Mia Francesca
4.7 (1,862)restaurant
4.7 (1,862)$30.00 – $80.00
A lively Lakeview trattoria serving rustic central Italian cooking, hearty pastas, and easy neighborhood warmth.
Description
Anchored in the regional cooking of Rome, Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio, Mia Francesca emerged as one of Chicago’s early champions of casually sophisticated trattoria dining. The kitchen delivers generous portions of rustic staples, from fennel sausage rigatoni in vodka sauce with fresh ricotta to meatballs and pistachio profiteroles, backed by a broad wine list. Seating shapes the visit: a noisy, bustling main dining room suits an energetic dinner, while the patio and back carriage house provide a distinctly more romantic setting.
