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Francesca's Fortunato Reviews List

Francesca's Fortunato

Francesca’s Fortunato is the 13th restaurant in "The Family of Francesca's Restaurants." Francesca's Fortunato brings to Frankfort and the surrounding area a restaurant with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, good, simple cooking, friendly service and fair prices. The menu features the zesty earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. The menu changes almost daily, but always offers a tempting selection of appetizers, salads, pasta dishes, fresh fish, veal and chicken preparations. Our extensive wine list includes carefully selected Italian and Californian wines that will complement your meal perfectly.
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128 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
(128 Reviews)
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Rating Breakdown 128 reviews
5 stars
(42)
4 stars
(66)
3 stars
(14)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(1)
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Noise Level
2.5 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(78)
  • special occasion(55)
  • fit for foodies(34)
  • good for groups(33)
  • romantic(29)
  • hot spot(26)
Francesca's Fortunato Reviews List
Review 1 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food and service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Wait staff is great and the food is the closest thing to Italy other than being there."
Dined on 6/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Hoodwinked...

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I've found the Francesca's franchise a reliable place to catch a meal, but was let down on Sunday for the first time. We searched OT for Father's Day Brunch, found a brunch menu we liked at FF, made a reservation, arrived Sunday late morning only to find this was not the menu being offered. We really had out hearts set on what looked like would be some brunch treats, but instead were only presented the standard menu. With a hungry crew of 5 already seated, and the 'unknown' out the door, we decided to stay. The waiter knew we were disappointed, and essentially offered '0' in the form of accommodation. Outside of Easter, I really cannot think of a more suitable time to offer brunch, thus I have no clue why their brunch menu even exists."
Dined on 6/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 6/09/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Loved everything about our experience. Except it was a little to loud. Everything else was 5 stars."
Dined on 6/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 4 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very good food, attentive service

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Dined on 6/07/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This was our first time there but we will be back. It was a little on the noisy side but the good food and excellent service more than made up for it."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Loud

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Dined on 5/31/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was good. However, they were very busy and service was quite slow. It was also very loud. We were at a table with 8 and had a difficult time sharing any conversation due to the noise level."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/31/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food and service was excellent. Our waitress was wonderful!! My husband and I were full from dinner and didn't want desert. She still brought out some gelato for us to try."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Awesome

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Dined on 5/31/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great place awesome food fish was amazing and had some awesome wine"
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 8 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

WORTH THE TRIP

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Dined on 5/26/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The Francesca;s in Frankfort is great. Limited menu but well prepared with generous portions. Friendly and efficient staff."
Dined on 5/26/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 9 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/24/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We will return. The menu was very reasonably priced, great food and great service."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 10 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A great, special, place to dine!

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Dined on 5/06/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Absolutely fantastic dining experience. We have been there, now, a handful of times, and love it. When asked what we would like as a gift for our anniversary or other holiday, it is always a gift card for this particular Francesca's, Francesca's Fortunato."
Dined on 5/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 11 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Frankfort IL

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Good food, good service very nice although it can be much too noisy"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Mother's Day Lunch at Francesca's

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
4 / 3
Energetic
"It was delightful......good food.....good service in spite of the busy day. It's a lovely cozy neighborhood restaurant.....close to home. I had the scallops and my husband had a mixed seafood and pasta dish. We shared a dessert. We will return again soon.
HealthyPickens"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Food

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Dined on 5/13/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was delicious. Our sever was good but not over bearing, my husband and I just said that we would be going back next week."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 14 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Easy Mother's Day Brunch

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Mother's Day went smoothly because Francesca's Fortunato sat our party on time and had a large number of staff looking after us."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 15 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Noisy but decent

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This was my third time at this restaurant and I have to say this time I was a little disappointed. I had the pork chop dinner which was clearly a mistake, I should have asked how it was cooked. When it arrived it was pleasant to the eye and I couldn't wait to dig in however as I started cutting the pork chop it was very hard to cut and already had this concerned look on my face. Well it was dry, chewy and the flavor was very, very bland. It actually tasted as if they took a frozen pork chop and cooked it. But I continued to eat because I was starving and didn't want to have it taken back. Also, the restaurant was busy and my only complaint with that is the noise level--very noisy. Overall it was ok."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Not as good this time, Mothers Day

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We go to Francesca's a lot, and the past few times the taps at the bar have not been working. This seems to be an ongoing problem at this restaurant. We ordered salads which took a long time to come out of the kitchen, and the restaurant was not that busy considering it was Mothers Day. The Cobb salads came without bacon on them, which was strange as it was listed with bacon on the menu. Service was slow. We will go back, but they need to work on a few things to bring this restaurant back to what it used to be."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Great Food, but cannot hear!

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I love the food at Francesca' Fortunato, but the noise level is unbearable. It is next to impossible to carry on a conversation. My husband has a moderate hearing loss and he just shuts down when I finally convince him to take me here. We would probably eat at Francesca's more often if it were not for this problem. Although the food is great, the overall experience is not acceptable."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 18 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

WAITTOLONG

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"OUR RESERVATION WAS AT 7:30 PM. THEY DIDNT CALL US TILL AROUND 8:00 PM. WHATS THE POINT OF A RESERVATION? THERE WERNT ENOUGH SEATS AT THE BAR FOR A COMFORTABLE WAIT. THE DRINKS WERE PRICED LIKE SOMETHING I WOULD EXPECT DOWNTOWN CHICAGO, NOT IN A SMALL TOWN."
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 19 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 4/29/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Noise level is very high. There are no quiet corners."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 20 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The food was great, however

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was great, however we felt very rushed. The bus boys would grab your plate or silverware while you were still eating. The noise level in the restaurant is very loud."
Dined on 04/27/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Francesca's always good -

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Francesca's always good - by far the best food in the area. The menu is always changing and interesting, new choices appear.
Our regular and very favorite waitress, Cathy, is always so friendly and attentive; she lets dining there be a truly fun experience."
Dined on 04/25/2013
 2003
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 22 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Liked the convenience of on-line

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Liked the convenience of on-line reservation. Our server was friendly and helpful but it was very loud. Our table of 6 had a hard time hearing each other. It felt very crowded and tight between tables and I got jostled by busboys and waitstaff more than once. Thought the wine list was limited. The calamari appetizer was cooked perfectly but my shrimp fra diavlo was tough and chewy. Overall disappointing and overrated."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2013
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 23 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great place for a special

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great place for a special occasion or just a night out. We usually order seafood and it's always fresh and well-prepared. The noise level is the only negative."
Dined on 04/07/2013
 2008
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 24 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The staff was extremely friendly

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The staff was extremely friendly and accommodated special requests that made a first date a truly unique experience. The food was delivered promptly and was delicious. The wait staff ensured our wine glasses remained full. It was a great experience and I would recommend to anyone."
Dined on 04/02/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We have made Francesca Fortunato's

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We have made Francesca Fortunato's a family tradition for Easter Sunday dinner. And bring clients frequently for a quiet, professional, and always reliably excellent meal!
They also take great care of our gluten/dairy/nut allergies
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Dined on 03/31/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly
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Review 26 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Easter at Francesca's was

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Easter at Francesca's was wonderful. I highly recommend Francesca's for any special occasion!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Easter

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"Excellent food. One issue with order, one person in our party did not get their order at the same time as the other seven people did. Waitress and manager came out, brought her additional items, and then didn't charge her - more than making up for it. Great customer service"
Dined on 03/31/2013
 2012
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 28 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Not for romance

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We were hoping for a more romantic atmosphere. The dining area is open without any intimate areas. We were sat at a corner table by the window, which was nice but then a party of 6 with children was seated next to us with another following even though there were less cramped areas to seat them. The pizza was ok but the creme brulee was AMAZING, and our service was wonderful which made the experience that much better.
Good place to go for family dinners but pick somewhere else if you want romance."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 29 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ray

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I wanted to take my girlfriend out to dinner for a surprise. I was not sure about the time that we would be home so I was unable to make reservations at a few other spots at the last minute without having to wait 2hours. I had heard about this restaurant and it was close to our house, so I went online and made a last minute reservation. I also requested the most romantic spot available. We got there a little early and were seated immediately. They even found us a cozy spot right by the fireplace. The staff was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. The food was amazing and my girlfriend appreciated the evening as one of the best nights out that we had ever had. This was a great place to go. I would highly recommend it."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 30 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great neighborhood location

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great neighborhood location with great food at a reasonable cost. Easy to make it a regular stop for a casual night out"
Dined on 03/26/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 31 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Rude Hoistess Staff

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Rude hoistess staff! Staff would not sit 5 of us because on person was parking the car! Reservations mean nothing."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2012
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Review 32 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Had to wait 20 minutes past

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Had to wait 20 minutes past our reservation time for our table. Noise level made it difficult to have a conversation. It was extremely busy so the service was a bit on the slow side. This is not my first visit to Francesca's in Frankfort but I don't think it would be my first choice the next time. The food was excellent."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 33 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful as usual. This is

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Wonderful as usual. This is a favorite spot for a romantic dinner or a group of 5 or 6! We love it."
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 34 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Italy in Frankfort

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My family and I went out on a Saturday night.. I would recommend making reservations.. This place is classy and family friendly. I have a 6 year old and a 11 month baby.. The kitchen was quick on turnaround and servers were always watching for you every need. I felt like I was downtown on Michigan Ave.. The infused olive oil was amazing and the food was great. Go before 7pm if you have kids. It gets crowded later in the evening. Italy in Frankfort"
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 35 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Awesome food and Great little town

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The first thing we notices about the restaurant is the location. It's in old Frankfort and we enjoyed the small town feeling. We ordered different things and all foor was very tasty and reasonably priced, except my daughter's chicken from the kids menue, which was a little dry. The service was great and our lunch was quiet despite having multiple families at the same time."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 36 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food and lovely atmosphere!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great food and lovely atmosphere! It's completely gluten-free friendly with a great variety!"
Dined on 03/05/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 37 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Dinner was fabulous, the food

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Dinner was fabulous, the food is wonderful! The only downside is the noise level. You really can't have a conversation because you can't hear anything but the noise in the room."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 38 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

limited menu but outstanding food

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"You should be aware that the pasta choice is somewhat limited, due to the restaurant's policy to rotate the selection of pasta every two weeks. We were unaware of this before we dined. However, the choices on the menu were prepared wonderfully and were quite exceptional. I would order the artichoke filled ravioli again; its sauce was slightly sweet and complemented the smoothness of the pasta."
Dined on 02/26/2013
 2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 39 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent food and atmosphere

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Very good food. I like this place much better then the Palos Park location. Calamari was fresh. Ordered off the menu and had the chicken parm. Fantastic and had a ton left over for lunch the next day. Highly recommend this place. Besides, not any other choices in the south suburbs for excellent Italian food."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 40 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Perfect!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Love it! Have yet to have anything prepared less than perfect and service is outstanding from hostess all the way to bussing staff! Great night out!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 41 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Overall great food and great

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Overall great food and great place."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2010
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Review 42 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Tight space!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The place was very nice just very tight. Not a lot of room. Over all very good food and service."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 43 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Excellent Frankfort Dining Experien

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was excellent. . I highly recommended the shrimp and scallop combination with a bottle of the Riesling."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 44 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

we love Francesca's. We did

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"we love Francesca's. We did think the food was not as good as it usually is. The seafood we had was extremely salty. The pasta was good, but not as good as we usually have there, it was just average. We loved the bruschetta the most probably. We also had the prosciutto and artichoke salad / appetizer, which was just ok. The service was wonderful."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2009
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Review 45 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Their food is incredible,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Their food is incredible, especially if you like fish. Their banana bread pudding was phenomenal. I recommend to anyone."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2011
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Review 46 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

I have dined at the establishment

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I have dined at the establishment many times in the past. Always good food. I ordered flowers to be brought out during dinner they never arrived from the florist. Bookay was the florist recommended by your establishment. I asked for a seat next to the fire place in the east room we were seated in the main room by the window. So all in all you can probably arrive at my over all experience."
Dined on 02/13/2013
 2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 47 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

The restaurant was pretty

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The restaurant was pretty much what I expected for Valentines Day. We were very disappointed with how noisy the restaurant was."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 48 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a great Valentine's

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We had a great Valentine's Day at Francesca's."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 49 for Francesca's Fortunato
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food is consistently good,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food is consistently good, actually if you are thinking in terms of relativity I would say the food is great compared to anything else within reasonable proximity. I gave the service 3 stars because it was Valentine's day and they were slammed. The service was good, not any more than that on that particular night."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Francesca's Fortunato
Based on the average of (79) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
14 out of 14 recommend this product
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Ambiance 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Noise Level
2.5 / 3
Energetic