Francesca's on Taylor features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome
and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio. Chicago
Magazine notes, "It brings a new kind of abbondanza to an
old Italian neighborhood." It is the fourth restaurant opened
by Chef Scott Harris, whose philosophy
is to encourage the lively art of dining with a contemporary,
casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, good, rustic cooking,
friendly service and fair prices.
Anne Spiselman of Crain's Chicago
Business observes: "A rolled-mesh
ceiling, warm woods and geometric light fixtures give the room
a rather clubby look, brightened during the day by light coming
through the windows facing the street. The bar area
is up a step or two, black-and-white photos decorate
the walls, while white cloths and butcher paper cover tables set
with bottles of good herbed olive oil."
And,
Francesca's on Taylor takes reservations. "No, it does more;
it honors reservations. Twice I made reservations, twice I walked
into a packed dining room, and twice I was seated within 10 minutes," notes
respected Chicago Tribune food critic Phil Vettel who claims this
to be his favorite Francesca restaurant.
