Francesca's

4 recent ratings
$$ • Italian Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported gluten-free menu items: Pasta, Dessert
Safety Rating
3 ratings

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200 E Chestnut St
Chicago, IL 60611

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Celiac

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Dinner was below average. What happened? Used to love this place. Plenty of GF options. Good GF safety. Never been sick. But wow, what happened? My wife and I both were thinking we should have just made something (anything) at home and we are not gourmet chefs.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
Updated 4 months ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Love this place! They have a gluten free menu and making something dairy free basically means removing cheese most of the time. I love their Francesca’s salad (lots of great vegetables) and the braised short rib pasta (no cheese). Delish! We just went there and no one had a bad reaction to the food. My husband had the lamb shank and loved it. Great spot for some Italian food.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Reservations recommended
Updated 1 year ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Delicious dinner with incredible gluten free menu.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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Important

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Celiac

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Excellent food and service. I’m celiac and have dined in restaurant and had carry-out many times with no issues. A neighborhood gem!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 2 years ago read full review

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Large gf menu. Although all my food was ordered gf, they put a large cookie on my ice cream. I returned it and asked for a replacement. A few hours later I was very sick, I think they just removed the cookie.

Celiac friendly?

No

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Separate fairly large GF menu and the food was amazing! I stayed away from the GF pastas and gluten-substitutes. I opted for the asparagus salad for first course, the salmon with roasted tomatoes and capers over sautéed spinach, and the flourless chocolate lava cake with mint chocolate ice cream and berries. Service was a bit slow and forgetful but I’ll take it for a safe, delicious, high quality meal.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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absolutely wonderful food. they have a large gluten free menu and the server said the food was prepared in separate area.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

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The pizza was horrible and it was not because it was gluten free

Updated 10 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Had the gf pasta with ham - best i have had! Very friendly and helpful waiter. They had a limited gf menu but was told they could make most regular menu items gf. Would definitely go back if I lived here!

Updated 11 years ago read full review

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Gluten free menu had only 4 options.

Updated 12 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Reviews of this Chain

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We have been to Francesca's (on 95th) numerous times over the years and have never had bad reactions. Their menu changes somewhat frequently and they do have a GF menu. They are VERY accommodating and nearly all of the regular menu can be made GF as well. Service is exemplary and we will continue to visit in the future.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Symptomatic Celiac

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You will need to ask for the GF menu for the meal and dessert. The food we had was delicious but we did notice there were some changes from the online menu to what's offered in the resturant n so go in with an opened mind.

Symptomatic Celiac

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Great place. Our go to when in the neighborhood. Staff is very accommodating and double checks. GF menu have eaten there many times and have not gotten sick.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Overall Rating

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Gluten free menu and gluten free bread before the meal.

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

Gluten Intolerant

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We have had great experiences here with the GF pasta, steak salad, lemon chicken. Very accommodating and knowledgeable servers.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

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