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Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Francesca’s Bryn Mawr is the 8th restaurant in "The Family of Francesca Restaurants". The original partners of Mia Francesca, Scott Harris, Michael Noone and Terry Alexander have reunited to bring the Edgewater neighborhood a restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, good, rustic cooking, friendly service and fair prices. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio.
Located in the Historic District on Bryn Mawr, the building was built in 1927 as the Bryn Mawr Apartment Hotel. It contained 231 one, two and three room luxuriously furnished apartments. The building also included nine stores along the entire Bryn Mawr Avenue front. The building underwent a complete restoration in 1999.
It is the perfect place for groups to get together! You can order off the menu (for parties up to 16) or let our Party Planner help you with a special event.
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Located in the Historic District on Bryn Mawr, the building was built in 1927 as the Bryn Mawr Apartment Hotel. It contained 231 one, two and three room luxuriously furnished apartments. The building also included nine stores along the entire Bryn Mawr Avenue front. The building underwent a complete restoration in 1999.
It is the perfect place for groups to get together! You can order off the menu (for parties up to 16) or let our Party Planner help you with a special event.
152 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 152 reviews
5 stars
(56)
4 stars
(70)
3 stars
(25)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(104)
- good for groups(55)
- special occasion(51)
- fit for foodies(46)
- romantic(39)
- kid-friendly(23)
Francesca's Bryn Mawr Reviews List
Review 1 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mother's Day experience
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Francesca's is a favorite of mine, which is why I chose it for a Mother's Day dinner courtesy of my son. But despite the warm greeting at the door, there was very much an assembly-line feel to the evening. I understand it's a very busy night, but I only mention it because the restaurant promised a special experience on the holiday. More staffing was perhaps in order. It didn't help that my entree, penne with asparagus, was pretty much flavor-free. (My son's cappellacci special, however, was terrific.) It was not enough to keep me from returning, but it was a disappointing meal."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Happy Mother's Day
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was a wonderful and memorable time!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, notable wine list, kid-friendly, romantic, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great opening act
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Francesca's on bryn mawr is great before going to redtwist and city lit theatres; offering nice "dining partner" discounts. Thanks for supporting the Chicago arts scene!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Good Find
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My friends & I always eat dinner here when we have tickets for a nearby theater. The bar serves very good cocktails, and the food is excellent, the menu interesting, the portions very generous--fried calamari is delicately battered, salads are made with fresh, local greens, and this time I had a creamy penne dish (Norcina) with delicious sausage, which tasted homemade. The place has a friendly neighborhood vibe, but it's also upscale enough for a special occasion or a date. No pretentiousness, just good, friendly service."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Food, Great Service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Waiter was friendly, helpful, and attentive. I went with his recommendations for wine, pasta, salad, and dessert, all of which was delicious. Will definitely go back many times."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We always like the food at all their places we've tried but this location can be easier to get into & they have a back room that's a bit quieter. We were 8 & could all converse. Never had a bad dish."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a Great Time
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great Calamari, and always love the warm, freshly baked bread. Martini's are awesome, great fish dishes as well at very reasonable prices. Very fun and friendly staff, some of the nicest waiters and waitresses ever. Always a joy and never disappointed. The roasted chicken is always a good go-to dish as well, and don't pass up the tomato, blue cheese, aspargus salad."
Dined on 04/25/2013
2001
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love this place! It's one
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love this place! It's one of our "regular" spots!"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Barry Goodman
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Francesca's never let's you down. Great Food and Great Service"
Dined on 04/25/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 10 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had an outstanding waiter
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had an outstanding waiter who was friendly, attentive w/o being oppressive, knowledgeable and very accommodating to the range of preferences and limitations of our group. Salmon and minestrone were yummy."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 11 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
my favorite spot in edgewater
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I love francesca's on bryn mawr. one of my favorite restaurants in the city. all of the staff is so friendly and makes a true connection with you. i also love how often they change their menu. ive never had the same thing twice. francescas is one of my favorite things about living in edgewater."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nice restaurant. Good food.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice restaurant. Good food. Service was ok. Nor big rush to get us out of there. Of course it was not that busy. Pricing was incorrect."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Brought nine people for a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Brought nine people for a birthday dinner celebration. Requested a table in the back room for more privacy and less noise. That request was met, the service was attentive, friendly, but not overbearing. Food was delicious, as usual. Very conducive to conversation, we had a great experience."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very nice place! Menu specials
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very nice place! Menu specials were very good and simple, classic Italian dishes. The booth seating by the window was cozy and romantic.good date place."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 15 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointing first time experience
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I ordered a specialty cocktail - the Bella Vita, and the veal medallions as my entree. Sorry to say both were quite a let down, particularly the veal as it was over cooked (I wasn't asked how I wanted it cooked, but it came out well done and dry). I also ordered a glass of chianti, which was very poor quality and not enjoyable to drink. This was my first time visiting a Francesca's location, and I was very disappointed because I had heard such great things about it. Not worth the price. I won't return."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was really good.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was really good. The gnocchi and bruscetta, in particular, were delicious. Our waiter was very helpful and attentetive without bothering us. We will definitely be back!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2007
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently good food and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Consistently good food and drink! We had a great time and fantastic meal!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 18 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food is consistently good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is consistently good here and I am a regular. Sometimes I am annoyed at the almost total absence of meat entree options on their menu, but their regular options change regularly, service, food quality and ambience are always reliable and at the upper end of the spectrum. They have occasionally made a mistake and they always do the right thing in correcting it, which I appreciate."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 19 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our only regret is that we
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our only regret is that we don't live closer and can't come by more often"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently delicious.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Anchoring the Bryn Mawr Historic district for what now seems like forever (but really, it's only been since the Nineties) Francesca's Bryn Mawr continues to offer well executed Northern Italian food at a good value.
Do not miss the calamari fritti as an appetizer. I've said it before: they're the best in town. Pastas are huge and eminently shareable, especially if you plan on ordering one of the rather large entrees as well. On this visit, I ordered a ravioli special and my partner chose Tilapia Saltimbocca; we then shared back and forth.
The wine list is mostly Italian, and not inexpensive. Fortunately, all of the wines sold by the glass are also offered by the bottle, which comprises the affordable part of the list."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 21 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Although we were expecting
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Although we were expecting a traditional brunch buffet, we found the brunch menu to be very unique and the food was awesome!! We highly recommend Francesca's."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2009
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went to Francesca's for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went to Francesca's for their Easter Brunch. We brought along our 4 month old son, and we weren't sure how it would go. The staff was so accomodating with a booth that would fit our car seat and space for our stroller as well. They were so welcoming and inviting, we really had such a great experience. And the bread pudding was amazing too!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2005
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 23 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very accommodating. Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very accommodating. Food was excellent as usual. And it is conveniently located Kiddy Corner from City Lit, our place for plays."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The menu is overpriced; the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The menu is overpriced; the food is good but not special. But it wasn't crowded..."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 25 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyed our time at Francesca's
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyed our time at Francesca's Bryn Mawr, same menu as the other locations with similar decor and service."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 26 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Like always the food and service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Like always the food and service where fantastic. Will continue to return."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 27 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a lovely meal and conversation. It was just the right environment for a first date. Thanks!"
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Review 28 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Loved the specials
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Loved the ambiance of Francesca's Bryn Mawr. The dress code was casual. We sat in the back of the restaurant which was cozy and inviting. The area to the front of the restaurant was louder and more bustling. We were seeing a play across the street so our server was very attentive to our needs. Food was served in an efficient, timely manner. We ordered from the specials menu and the ravioli special and the fish special were exceptional. We have dined at Francesca's in Barrington several times and feel both establishments deserve a 4+ rating."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great and fast!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food came in 15 mins a little early but for such great food we made plans to catch a movie right after and it saved our night. Less than an hour and completely satisfied and happy. Great restaurant great service! Will go again! Used opentable app as well"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 30 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful, fun, great place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wonderful, fun, great place to enjoy dinner with friends"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 31 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Consistently great food and service"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 32 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Waiter kept rushing us to
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Waiter kept rushing us to order dinner. I didn't appreciate that."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
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Review 33 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The experience was fantastic.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The experience was fantastic. The food was great"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 34 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always enjoy the menu, service,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always enjoy the menu, service, and non-rushed atmosphere!"
Dined on 02/20/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 35 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We've been to this Francesca's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've been to this Francesca's twice now, and have enjoyed both times. The menu has enough variety to find something for everyone. The food is very well prepared, and the wait staff is attentive.
We find this a safe bet to take friends who haven't been there before. Always enjoyable."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 36 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love this restaurant!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant is a standout for me. My partner and I celebrate nearly every special event here. We love the ambiance, the food is always good. The menu changes often, I think it's monthly now, could be every two weeks though. I know that recently changed. They have food specials each week, 1/2 price bottles of wine on Thursdays. We love it!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 37 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My wife and I had a wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I had a wonderful Valentine's Dinner at Francesca's! Very friendly hostess, great server, wonderful food. I had the salmon and my wife the scallops & shrimp dish. Scrumptious. Also, the bruschetta was excellent as an appetizer."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
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Review 38 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went on the Saturday night
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went on the Saturday night of Restaurant Week and walked away with very mixed feelings, but will go back. We ordered off the prix fix menu and the only choice that wasn't outstanding was the pasta. The appetizers, main course and desserts were excellent and we will go back for that reason alone. Our service was horrendous and the server we had was clueless about the menu items and wine list. They had a printer malfunction and didn't get our main course for a half hour after our pasta and when we told him we didn't want the main course our luck changed. Linda the manager took care of us for the rest of the night and comped our meal. She was over the top friendly and the best part was you could tell it was genuine."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 39 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went to Francesca's for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went to Francesca's for an early Valentine's Day celebration during Chicago Restaurant Week. We'd been to Francesca's Forno, which we liked for its vibrancy. This is a very different place, quiet and comfortable. The food was straightforward but very good, especially the spinach pasta and the sautéed calamari. Service was attentive (the place was mostly empty on a Sunday evening) but not intrusive."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 40 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Like the other Francesca's:
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Like the other Francesca's: dependable and delicious, an Italian bistro with a limited menu that assures attention and high quality every time. In this instance, the wait staff helped get us to a play on time and helped us in other, much-appreciated ways."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 41 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Warm, casual and friendly
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Warm, casual and friendly atmosphere. Pasta was cooked perfectly and the portions were very generous."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 42 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Another solid experience w/Francesc
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Another solid experience w/Francesca's. Had the best server we'd had in sometime. Attentive (but not overly) w/a lot of personality. Ask for Kristen. She'll help enhance your posiive Francesca's experience."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 43 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good neighborhood find
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Elegant restaurant, great for special occasions, family outings or a date night. I went on this occassion for my girlfriends birthday and we have great service, plentiful food and an amazing desert."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 44 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Staff was friendly and amazing.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Staff was friendly and amazing. Just disappointed in the menu. I was there a few weeks earlier and the menu was different. I wanted the lobster ravioli or the gnocchi neither were available."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
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Review 45 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a great time at Francesca's
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a great time at Francesca's Bryn Mawr, it's one of my favorite places to go in Edgewater."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 46 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Helpful and friendly service.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Helpful and friendly service. Food met my expectations for variety, taste, and presentation. Ambiance met my expectation for restaurant setting in dynamic neighborhood."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2007
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 47 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Music?
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food. good service. only complaint: Please add some Jazz, classical etc. or something less pop radio /90's rock to your background music. the current selection of music is very wrong for the setting and interfers with dinning and ambience. I have heard this complaint from many other diners.
Other than that...keep up the good work!"
Other than that...keep up the good work!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2008
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Review 48 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A great go to spot in the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A great go to spot in the neighborhood that can be casual or a little more. The good is generally great, particularly the spicy tomato sauce for the mussels. Salads and pastas are always done right. The secondi selection can be hit or miss, but generally it's a hit.
Edgewater is a strange combination of restaurants, but Francesca's is one to always count on."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 49 for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
first time experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A surprise find! So happy I went."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2012
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Francesca's Bryn Mawr
Based on the average of (103) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
9 out of 9 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic