Franco's Ristorante

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300 W 31st St Ste 1
Chicago, IL 60616
+1 (312) 225-9566
http://www.francoschicago.com
If your preferred time is unavailable please call for possible openings. Franco's Ristorante is the perfect combination of old world Italian classics and your new favorite pasta dishes. We've been around for over 27 years and have perfected our craft. Some of our most famous dishes include whipped ricotta tuffo, sausage and peppers, eggplant parmigiana and gnocchi. Our great food and atmosphere helped us earn the honor of being named the Chicago Reader's 2016 "best place for a cheap date" and "best local restaurant." You will be wowed when you step inside our bright, airy and modern restaurant. You can enjoy a drink at our new marble-topped bar or cozy up to tables with bright red-leather chairs and banquettes in the dining room. In the summer we are happy to offer outdoor seating that allows dogs.

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4.5387 reviews
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Jonathan B.
10/17/2025

Franco's is a nearby restaurant that my family loves to go to! My favorite item to get every time is the chicken giardiniera; the chicken is crispy and the giardiniera gives it such a good kick of...

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TC A.
8/13/2025

Great local spot! Blends into the neighborhood very well so much so we passed by it like it wasn't there. The food was really good, I believe the said the pasta was homemade. The calamari was...

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Sada N.
6/24/2025

Filling hearty, and delicious! Franco's Ristorante was pretty much a trendy spot for the neighborhood. You could immediately tell the regulars and newbies. Very much a steady flow with customers...

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Clara K.
9/18/2025

This is an absolutely amazing hidden gem that not many people know of. We had an early dinner here and everything was wonderful! The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff were warm,...

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Kristy F.
11/25/2025

Wait staff were punctual, attentive, and cheerful. They made our experience better. We came on a Thursday for an afternoon lunch. Found free parking across the street. We ordered a lot of food but...

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