Francesca's On Chestnut
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Francesca's On Chestnut — among the best italian in Streeterville. Dim lighting, small tables, and all the right energy. You're greeted like a regular, even the first time. Michael R: "The best part of the evening was the exceptional attentive service provided by our server Titane"
Experience Breakdown
Axel
1,218 reviews
“The menu sticks to familiar favorites, and most dishes are decent without being particularly memorable”
Highlights
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Some noted
Location
200 E Chestnut St, Chicago, IL 60611
What 40+ diners say about Francesca's On Chestnut
“Wow wow wow. First of all Tiffany was the best waiter I have ever encountered, she gave us the best...”
Wow wow wow. First of all Tiffany was the best waiter I have ever encountered, she gave us the best recommendations and made our night. We went out here for Valentine’s Day and it was just amazing. Great quality food that makes you want to come back next week. Can’t recommend this place enough for a great date night. Highly recommend the risotto as an appetizer and the steak or pollo Milanese for your main.
Lukas Taylor
Feb 2026
“Was staying across the street and stopped in for dinner.”
Was staying across the street and stopped in for dinner. Wow! The food was so good I went back again the next night. The bolognese was so delicious and then the penne in vodka sauce was so good as well. The bartenders here are so nice. Great local atmosphere and a great place whether on a date or solo or with family. Highly recommend and looking forward to going back next time in town.
Paul Chase
Jan 2026
“Francesca's On Chestnut had a warm and welcoming atmosphere.”
Francesca's On Chestnut had a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The food and drinks came out fast and the food was amazing. The proportions of our appetizers and food were a great size and worth the price. Our server Emily was so sweet and did a great job taking care of our party of 6. 10/10 would come back here!
Alyssa Scano
Jan 2026
“Came here for the half chicken I’ve been craving for way too long.”
Came here for the half chicken I’ve been craving for way too long. Stayed for the company at the bar. Thank you Andy for the relaxing vibes on the first day of this year. I know that was your playlist going. Shout out Helmut!
Ryan Schaeffer
Jan 2026
“From the moment we stepped inside, the place felt warm and inviting.”
From the moment we stepped inside, the place felt warm and inviting. We were greeted right away and guided to our table, tucked downstairs where the energy softened and the noise from the bustling upstairs faded into a gentle hum. It created this unexpectedly intimate, almost romantic pocket of calm. Our server was fantastic — confident with recommendations, attentive without hovering, and always appearing at just the right moment. And then…the food. Everything arrived beautifully prepared and cooked to perfection. The Calamari Fritti was crisp and flavorful, a perfect start. But the standout was the Pollo Milanese — a golden, crispy chicken cutlet paired with velvety rigatoni alla vodka, bright cherry tomatoes, peppery arugula, red onions, and a generous snowfall of grana padano. Every bite was rich, fresh, and incredibly satisfying. The atmosphere carried a warm, ambient glow, and the staff added to it with their kindness and genuine hospitality. The restaurant manager, Constantine, stopped by several times to check in, and we ended up chatting for a while. He was gracious, welcoming, and clearly passionate about the place. I’d recommend this restaurant without hesitation — it’s the kind of spot that turns a simple night out into a memorable experience.
frank munoz
Dec 2025
“My husband and I surprised our 15 year old twins to a first ever (for us) trip to Chicago Christmas...”
My husband and I surprised our 15 year old twins to a first ever (for us) trip to Chicago Christmas morning (we’re from St. Louis). I booked reservations for Francesca’s on Chestnut for Christmas night at 8 pm. When we arrived to the restaurant, the place was packed with many guests waiting for their table. The welcoming host seated us right away at our reservation time. Our waiter was amazing and attentive. The food was fantastic from the drinks, apps, salads, entrees to the desserts. We started with the meatballs and risotto as appetizers. My family all had different entrees. My son didn’t see chicken fettuccine on the menu but the kitchen made him linguine in white sauce with chicken. He devoured it! We all (my family of 4) loved everything that was ordered. What I was really impressed was how well the restaurant was managed and smoothly ran by the staff. You could definitely tell they have a good team and management to make the busy nights run smoothly! At the end of the night, we had a pleasant encounter with owner which made our first night in Chicago even better. I highly recommend this restaurant when visiting Chicago!
Jessica Manning
Dec 2025
“Great food, the meatball and calamari was so freaking delicious.”
Great food, the meatball and calamari was so freaking delicious! Veronica provided excellent service. I will be returning my next visit to Chicago.
De Anwar Bradley
Dec 2025
“Ok, forgive the crappy pics, I just took them AFTER we dove into the plates.”
Ok, forgive the crappy pics, I just took them AFTER we dove into the plates. We loved the food - starting with the Lenticchie and Bruschette starters. Our entrees included spinach ravioli, vodka rigatoni, the montovana gnocchi and the eggplant parmigiana. We also had a pizza caprino. All of them were great, but the eggplant parmigiana was the star, because the eggplant was somehow still crispy even with the sauce on top. I'd also like to rave about the customer service. Ben was amazing, and made sure our birthday boy felt special! The cherry on the top was the profiteroles with pistachio gelato. Superb!
Tonia Carsten
Nov 2025
“Francesca’s on Chestnut truly deserves 5 stars.”
Francesca’s on Chestnut truly deserves 5 stars. We had the spinach ravioli and a risotto, both absolutely delicious. The service was excellent—friendly, attentive, and professional. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, perfect for enjoying a great meal with friends or as a couple. Definitely a highly recommended spot worth visiting for a memorable dining experience.
Cristian S
Sep 2025
“We celebrated my birthday here, and I couldn’t have chosen a better place.”
We celebrated my birthday here, and I couldn’t have chosen a better place. Everything was fantastic! Tiffiny and Mike provided outstanding service, and the food was absolutely delicious. I can recommend pollo sassi !!
Robin Stuhler
Sep 2025
“We can't say enough wonderful things about this restaurant.”
We can't say enough wonderful things about this restaurant. We hosted a pre-wedding dinner in the DiSotto Room. The food was delicious, the staff was excellent and the room was exquisite. This is by far a hidden gem in the Gold Coast.
Trudy J Frank
Aug 2025
“Best food in Chicago.”
Best food in Chicago. The lasagna is the best Ive ever had. Tiramsu is the delicious. Ordered it three times while there on vacation. Titane was so sweet, professional and caring. Truly made our anniversary the best one yet.
NICOLE SHENK
Aug 2025
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