Francesca’s Passaggio is the 14th addition to the “Francesca’s Restaurants” family. This location is the second Francesca’s Restaurant to enter the Naperville community, joining its sister store, La Sorella di Francesca, which resides in downtown Naperville. Francesca’s Passaggio features the traditional Francesca’s concept of zesty, earthy cuisine from Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. Francesca’s Passaggio encourages the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, simple rustic cooking, friendly service and fair prices. Francesca's Passaggio features an outside patio with a Firepit Table and Bar. Live music on the weekends outside during the summer months.
"The food was very good. Our group had trouble hearing each other because it was a noisy atmosphere. I wouldn't recommend this for groups for that reason.
Our service was great."
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"I never do reviews, but this is a great place, and deserves positive feedback. We go here for special occasions, and just recently went for dinner. Outstanding, as usual. If you're looking for a great restaurant wit decent prices and great service, this is the place. Oh, and the food is the best around!"
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"We enjoy dining at The various Francesca's but our meal was not up to par at Francesca's Passaggio. The service was very slow and when my entree was finally served it had to be returned because it was not served warm."
Dined on 6/05/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"We hadn't seen the people we met for 20 years. The server, Elvis, was very patient with us and presented us with a complimentary drink after dinner to celebrate our reunion. Food was good and plentiful. Good ambiance. Good wine selection."
Dined on 6/02/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"We had a group of 8 for Mother's Day. We were seated on time at a round table at the entrance of the dining room. The noise level was crazy loud, but that was probably because of the crowd on Mother's Day.
We asked the waiter to split 2 Caesar Salads for four people. We ended up with (and were charged for) 3 full Caesar Salads and one 1/2 salad. One entree was served about 10 minutes before the rest of the entrees. Because it had a cold salad on top of grilled salmon, I didn't want it sitting under a warming light, so I just waited until everyone else was served. Besides the mix up in the service, the food just wasn't as good as other Francesca restaurants. We love the one in Barrington."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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"We have been to several other Francesca restaurants and was a little disappointed with this one. We dined there for lunch and although it was Mother's Day, I would not say it was overly crowed. The service left a lot to be desired. We waited several minutes before anyone came to take a drink order, and even longer before our waiter came to take our order. The food was very good, but the wait we had to get our bill/pay it was much longer than it should have been."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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"Feels like a vacation with grandma who lives in Italy! The food is unbelievable, fresh, vibrant, unique, always changing and reasonably priced. Not on the menu? They'll make it anyway!"
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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"I've driven past Francesca's Passaggio without a thought in the past, but no more. The food was fresh and innovative, the lunch special was competitively priced and really, a steal for the amount of food we received. Forget the chain restaurants and venture over to this neighborhood gem!"
Dined on 4/27/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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"Very comfortable restaurant with that great Francesca's menu. We far prefer it to the downtown Naperville location because it is so much more conducive to a leisurely meal with good conversation, i.e., no bench seating next to another couple and a much lower noise level. All of the pluses of Francesca's without any of the minuses (at least to us)."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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"I recently dined on a weeknight with clients and we had a great time. The service was outstanding. Our server, Joann, was very personable without hovering. Water was always refilled and plates removed promptly. The food was delicious, but I'm used to serving sizes being larger at Italian restaurants. The desserts could have been larger, too, but they were very good. There were several families with children dining at the same time and the kids seemed to like their food. Noise level was minimal so it was easy to have a conversation. I would recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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"The menu is getting tired and old. I wish they would change SOMETHING- anything. The food is consistently good but it's the same as it was years ago."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2011
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"Louis was our server and was awesome. He was in tune to all of our needs. We had a gluten free person with us And he found out the gluten free pasta even before he took the order. Great experience."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Three of us met for drinks & appetizers on Good Friday. Because of the Holiday, it was not busy at all so we were quickly seated and our server waited on us promptly and was both professional & informative. The wine list had lots to offer for reasonable prices and my cousin & I split a main course, and it was brought out in separate plates with generous portions for each of us. It was a cavatelli dish and it was magnificent. My husband really enjoyed his calamari appetizer. I would recommend this spot for a nice evening dinner or appetizer, and for special occasions - overall nice atmosphere and attentive staff. I have been there many other times, and even when it's busy, the staff is there when you need them."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"We were celebrating delivery of our new car (any excuse for a night out, right?) Besides the great food (chef accommodated a special order), our waiter ELVIS was an absolute delight AND management sent over a celebratory glass of champagne!"
Dined on 03/25/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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"Always an enjoyable time. Like the staff . They are gracious and helpful. Have frequented this restaurant but never used open table. From now on we will use this app!!!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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"I have been going to this resturant for 3 years now. At least once a mont or 2 times oa month. If they don't have what you wan on the menu they usually can make it. Mime and My Wifes favorate resturant."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"Service was great and the food was outstanding!! Only disappointment, I made a reservation in advance and they sat us right in front of the kitchen door. It was loud and very distracting. Other than that, this has always been my favorite restaurant!!!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
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"The prices were very reasonable, the Raviolis were amazing! A little overkill on the water pouring, as the water lady was pouring it incessantly. She also was spilling it all over on the placemats. Otherwise, a great first experience!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
Special Features: kid-friendly, notable wine list
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"We had a very pleasant dinner though it would have been nice to have had a booth to sit at so that it was more intimate. The food was very good and the service was outstanding. We would come back again but reserve a booth."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"wonderful service, not rushed and very helpful server with knowledge and recommendations. Hand made ravioli was fabulous, the ambiance inside was warm and inviting"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2008
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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"From the appetizer(calamari) to the wine and the dinner, it was a remarkable, fun, absolutely delicious meal! Two of us had a melt-in-your-mouth veal with mushroom choice. Could not stop raving over the taste. The other two chose a pasta dinner that they loved. Have been to a bridal shower and a special celebration dinner here and each was perfection. If you love really good food, try this place and be wowed!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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"It was half-off bottle of wine Wednesday! What a nice surprise to make the evening even better. Our server, Sheila was attentive and fun. The food was excellent as usual. Visiting during the week when its not so busy is really a great way to experience the restaurant."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Absolutely a great place. I love all of the Francesca's restaurants. This time was the first time going for lunch and the Davanti burger was the best I have ever had! My friend had the rigatoni piselli and it was also great. We always order the bruschette tre colore, it is probably our favorite thing on the menu."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"We used to enjoy going to Francesca's for a nice dinner or special occasion, even though there is little ambiance at the Route 59 strip mall location. However, over the last year or two the quality of the food has declined noticeably while the prices have risen unreasonably. So altogether, Francesca's Passaggio is not a restaurant that we care to go to anymore."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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"Went for my daughter's eighteenth birthday, her pick. Everything was great, got in for early Sunday Dinner and service was good. Ordered Calamari and Lobster Rissotto for appetizers. Risotto was creamy and tasty, calamari were OK (slightly overcooked).
Ravioli in cream sauce was excellent, as were rigatoni in creamy parmesian sauce with sausage and peas. Chicken breast with lingiune and proscuitto was also very good. Certainly will be back for more family occasions!"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We went to this restaurant for Valentine's Day - and have been here many times before on other dining occasions. I have to say I was very disappointed! I knew it was going to be busy because of the holiday (Valentines) but they took way too many reservations and the place was too crowded for my liking. We were stuck at a table for 4 in the corner that really could only seat 2 because it was pretty tight. The service was very poor that night, the waiters were too overloaded with work. We had to wait awhile before even being asked if we wanted anything to drink. Took a long time to get our glass of wine. The server brought me the wrong dish. I ordered gnocchi and received some other rigatoni pasta dish instead. Food was just ok."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
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"When we got there, they didn't have our reservation...that I had made thru Open Table. They did accomodate us at a "small, crammed in table".
We did not get the food we ordered. We did mention it to our waiter and he apologized. It then took 10 min. to get the additional food. I love it, but will have a hard time getting my husband to go back.
Disappointed."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"On the busiest night of the year, even with the added tables for couples celebrating Valentines day they managed to pull off excellent service and food. Well done!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"Aside from the wait for our table, the evening went very well. The restaurant had added extra tables for Valentine's Day and, as a result, the tables were quite close together. The restaurant had a very large number of reservations with only about 15 minutes between which made it a certainty that they would be running behind on seating people. Nonetheless, the food was delivered quickly, hot, and delicious! Service was pleasant and solicitous without being hovering. Overall, I uld highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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