Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 11:30 AM
| Monday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM |
Local time in Lake Forest: 10:27 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (847) 735-9235 to confirm.
Location & directions
293 E Illinois RdLake Forest, IL 60045
About Francesca's Intimo
Francesca's Intimo is an Italian restaurant you'll find at 293 E Illinois Rd in Lake Forest, Illinois. Our Lake Forest guide covers 16 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Expect mid-range prices, around $30–50 per person.
Francesca's Intimo is open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM.
Francesca's Intimo's menu features 56 dishes and drinks across 9 sections, including Insalata, Contorni, Antipasti, Secondi, and Kids. Listed prices range from $8.00 to $54.00, with a typical item around $16.00. Dishes worth a look include Insalata Cesare, Side Sauteed Mushrooms, and Cozze Alla Marinara.
Service options include outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, romantic, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (847) 735-9235 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Italian Restaurant
- Address
- 293 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
- Phone
- (847) 735-9235
- Price range
- $30–50 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
- Menu
- 56 items · $8.00–$54.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Italian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Francesca's Intimo’s weekday schedule with 160 other Italian restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:30 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:30 PM, in line with the typical 9:00 PM.
In total it is open about 71 hours a week, 14 hours more than the local median of 57. 86% of Italian restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays, and Francesca's Intimo is one of them.
Compared with 160 other Italian restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Italian restaurants in Illinois
Based on 50 menus with 3,058 priced items from Italian restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $16.68, and half of all items are priced between $10.95 and $24.00.
At Francesca's Intimo the median listed price is $16.00, close to the typical $16.68 for Italian restaurants in Illinois.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Tiramisu | 48% | $10.50 |
| Caesar Salad | 34% | $12.00 |
| Cannoli | 24% | $6.50 |
| Lasagna | 20% | $20.24 |
| Spaghetti | 20% | $14.47 |
| Margherita | 18% | $19.50 |
| Baked Clams | 18% | $13.00 |
| Bruschetta | 18% | $13.61 |
Calculated from 50 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upmarket
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Francesca's Intimo there are 10 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 10 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (3), Sandwiches & Delis (3), Mexican & Tex-Mex (1), and Bakeries & Desserts (1).
2 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- AmericanThe Peanut Gallery< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'< 0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisOnce Upon A Bagel0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeLf Juice Shop0.1 mi
- VietnameseLe Colonial Lake Forest0.1 mi
What to expect at an Italian restaurant
Italian restaurants in the US span two related traditions: Italian-American cooking – red sauce, chicken parmigiana, baked ziti and generous portions that grew out of immigrant neighborhoods – and regional Italian cooking that follows the menus of Rome, Tuscany, Sicily or Emilia-Romagna more closely, often with fresh pasta made in house.
What to order
- Fresh pasta – look for dishes marked “house-made”
- Chicken or eggplant parmigiana – the Italian-American classic
- Antipasti or burrata – good for sharing at the start of the meal
- Risotto – made to order, so expect a short wait
Good to know
- Weekend dinners at popular Italian restaurants often need a reservation.
- Ask about the daily specials – fish and fresh pasta specials are often the kitchen’s best work.
- Many Italian-American restaurants offer half portions of pasta or family-style platters for groups.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Francesca's Intimo's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM. Monday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM; Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM.
Is Francesca's Intimo open on Sunday?
Yes, Francesca's Intimo is open on Sundays: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM.
Where is Francesca's Intimo located?
Francesca's Intimo is located at 293 E Illinois Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045.
What is the phone number of Francesca's Intimo?
You can call Francesca's Intimo at (847) 735-9235.
Does Francesca's Intimo offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Francesca's Intimo offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Francesca's Intimo?
The typical price range at Francesca's Intimo is $30–50 per person. Menu prices range from $8.00 to $54.00.
Does Francesca's Intimo take reservations?
Yes, Francesca's Intimo accepts reservations.
Is Francesca's Intimo wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Francesca's Intimo open late?
Yes – Francesca's Intimo is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Francesca's Intimo?
There are 10 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Francesca's Intimo. Nearby options include The Peanut Gallery (< 0.1 mi), Dunkin' (< 0.1 mi), and Once Upon A Bagel (0.1 mi).
How much do Italian restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 50 menus with 3,058 priced items from Italian restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $16.68, and half of all items are priced between $10.95 and $24.00.
