Francesca’s Fortunato is an Italian restaurant in Frankfort, Illinois, offering a welcoming setting for brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, and special dining occasions. With a 4.70 out of 5 rating based on 2,279 customer reviews, the restaurant is recognized for its appealing combination of quality food, attentive table service, and inviting atmosphere.
Guests can choose from casual, cozy, romantic, trendy, or upmarket surroundings, with both indoor dining and outdoor seating available. A fireplace, on-site bar, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi add to the comfort and convenience of the experience.
The menu and beverage selection provide options for a range of tastes and occasions. Francesca’s Fortunato serves Italian fare, comfort food, healthy options, and local specialties, along with beer, cocktails, spirits, coffee, and an extensive wine list. Guests can also enjoy notable desserts, making it easy to continue the meal with a satisfying final course.
Whether you are meeting friends for lunch, enjoying a romantic dinner, dining alone, or planning a private gathering in the private dining room, the restaurant offers a flexible setting supported by fast service and a full bar.
For added convenience, Francesca’s Fortunato offers dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, outdoor seating, catering, and reservations. Brunch and dinner reservations are recommended, and the restaurant accepts reservations for planned visits. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
Located at 40 Kansas St, Frankfort, IL 60423, Francesca’s Fortunato can be reached at +1 815-464-1890.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Nonna's meatballs, pomodoro, roasted onions, sharp provolone, French baguette
Fresh tomato, basil, mozzarella, pesto, rustic baguette.
Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, roasted onion, roasted peppers, tomato, basil, creamy goat cheese, rustic baguette
bacon jam, roasted tomatoes, cheese curd, arugula, roasted garlic aioli, parmesan-porcini fries
Crispy chicken, pomodoro, mozzarella, parmigiano, arugula, toasted baguette
sauteed whitefish, roasted zucchini, mushroons, broccoli, tomatoes, spinach
crispy chicken, rigatoni alla vodka, cherry tomatoes, arugula, red onion, grana padana
Baked eggplant, tomato-basil sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano. Server with linguine.
Roasted half chicken with garlic, shallots, rosemary, lemon and olive oil, served with roasted potatoes
Braised pork shank, saffron risotto, salsa verde, natural au jus
seared atlantic salmon, avocado, red onion, tomato, asparagus, basil
Shrimp, zucchini, squash, cherry tomatoes, parmesan
roasted peppers & italian sausage
walnut butter, creme fraiche, chives
Crispy calamari, lemon, marinara
Garlic toast, tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, sauteed spinach
Radicchio, arugula, plum tomato, olive oil, fresh mozzarella
Braised Lentils, wilted spinach and goat cheese
whipped ricotta, pomodoro, toasted ciabatta
PEI mussels with your choice of white wine sauce or marinara sauce.
Grilled chicken with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries
With choice of sauce
Crispy tenders with choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries
Roasted salmon with lemon mayo and choice of french fries, steamed broccoli & carrots, or fresh strawberries
with tomato sauce
Asparagus, tomato, blue cheese, lemon, extra virgin olive oil
romaine, radicchio, castelvetrano olives, pepperoncini, blue cheese, crispy prosciutto, tomatoes, marinated artichokes, red wine vinaigrette
Mixed greens, caramelized walnuts, blue cheese, raspberry vinaigrette
romaine, garlic croutons, shaved parmigiano, caesar dressing
romaine, endive, radicchio, tomatoes, pea podss, green beans, carrots, cucumbers, blue cheese, lemon, balsamic vinaigrette
manila clams, olive oil, red chili flake, olive oil, parsley
Shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, spicy marinara
pancetta, black pepper, parmesan-cream sauce, egg yolk
Tomato-basil sauce, melted mozzarella, olive oil, parmesan
spaghetti, bolognese, basil, pecorino
vodka sauce, crumbled sausage, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano
Spinach filled pasta, four cheese & pomodoro sauce, spinach, parmigiano
Spicy tomato sauce, parsley, parmigiano
Tomato-basil sauce
Ladyfingers soaked in espresso and rum with mascarpone cheese, cocoa, and chocolate sauce
Hear from our valued guests
Always a 10/10 experience here, at this Frankfort location specifically. Last night we had dinner there as our choice to celebrate our mom’s birthday who passed in 2022. The staff went out of their way to provide beautiful flowers for our table to our surprise, a dessert and a fantastic server named Amber. Thank you, Amber, for being so accommodating, kind and making sure everything was good at our table throughout. Our family has come here for 15 years+ and this is the perfect example on why we will never stop! Thank you Franchescas!
Great service with a smile. Made my birthday dinner extra special! Thanks Heidi!
Wow! We made Thanksgiving reservations at Francescas. It was amazing! We had an 11:45 am reservation and arrived at 11:30 and were immediately seated. The front desk people were amazing. Our waitress greeted us almost immediately and took our drink orders. For Thanksgiving they have an all you can eat buffet. At the meat station there were 2 cooks carving up ham and turkey off the bone. It was here too that you could get homemade mash potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce. Then on to the sides table. They had so much fresh and hot stuff to choose from. We had green beans, squash, creamed corn, stuffing, vodka rigatoni, etc. Lots of choices. Then on to the charcuterie table that contained all kinds of cheeses, lunch meat, olive varieties, etc. That was delicious. Next was large cold cocktail shrimp with lemons and cocktail sauce. There was also Cesar salad and house salad. To top it all off was the desert table on the bar area. All kinds of delicious sweets to eat ( I had too many but don't regret it). To top it all off everyone on the staff was so friendly! It was a great experience that we intend to do next Thanksgiving!
Haven’t been here for a while & stopped in on a whim on a weekday evening for dinner. Their Halibut was the special & it was absolutely fantastic!!!!! Ask for Heidi, incredibly attentive server! Every bite was absolutely delish! Opted for the chocolate torte for dessert. Each staff who delivered or cleared our food was courteous & incredibly attentive. Tysm to Heidi, Irene & Issac! We will be back & be spreading the word!!!! Thank you!!! 😋 🥂
Had a great experience at Francesca’s in Frankfort! Jake was our server and did an amazing job. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The food was great, and Jake’s service made the experience even better. We’ll definitely be back and would happily ask for Jake again!
We are frequent flyers of Francesca‘s and absolutely have fallen in love with the ambience. The quality of food and the service is impeccable. Our server Heidi was the best we’ve had yet.
What a great first experience! The restaurant was lively and our server was great! He had great recommendations. It was very busy and everything was hot and delicious. Will definitely be back!
Loved this place! Stopped here for dinner at Francesca’s Fortunato located in Frankfort. Pretty decent Italian spot. Reservations for 8pm. Upon arrival seated immediately and served complimentary refreshments. Noticed a few other occupied tables including myself. Cute tidy restaurant. Locals and newcomers enjoyed the scene. Atmosphere had dimmed lighting with small accent Italian cultured decor aligned the walls. Very intimate and comfortable evening. My waitress named was Becca. She was very polite. Knew the menu well and even gave her favorite suggestions of entrees. She made sure I was comfortable the entire night and gracefully just served. I ordered the Dana’s spaghetti, Caesar salad and for my appetizer I ordered the Bruschette con Spinaci which consisted mozzarella, fresh diced tomatoes, sautéed spinach and basil! So delicious! Everything was tasty and fresh! Definitely enjoyed the menu and outing. Good food great company and quality food! Always a great night! Check em out!
We went to celebrate 🎊 my birthday in this Italian restaurant Such a cozy spot in Frankfort they have an amazing patio . The food was delicious and very tasty , our server was super nice and I had and amazing birthday celebration They surprise me with limoncello shots and dessert that was very sweet .
We had such a great experience here today. Claret was incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming from the moment we sat down. She made excellent recommendations, checked on us consistently without being overbearing, and genuinely made the whole experience more enjoyable. The food and drinks were amazing — You can tell a lot of care goes into both the service and the kitchen here. Thank you, Claret, for such wonderful service. We’ll definitely be back!
Common questions about Francesca's Fortunato
Francesca's Fortunato is located at 40 Kansas St, Frankfort, IL 60423, United States, Frankfort, IL, United States.
You can reach Francesca's Fortunato by calling +1 815-464-1890.
Francesca's Fortunato has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 2279 customer reviews.
Francesca's Fortunato features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Francesca's Fortunato features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Francesca's Fortunato features the following highlights: Fast service, Fireplace, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Francesca's Fortunato features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Francesca's Fortunato features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Private dining room, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Francesca's Fortunato features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Francesca's Fortunato features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Francesca's Fortunato features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Francesca's Fortunato features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
Francesca's Fortunato features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Francesca's Fortunato features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Francesca's Fortunato features the following children: High chairs, Kids' menu.
Francesca's Fortunato features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Business Features
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