ShareWhat People Are Saying About Francesco's Hole In The Wall
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The Scene – A devoted following of North Shore players and families packs this renegade little restaurant, notorious for reasonable prices, long waits, and no-reservations and cash-only policies. Veteran servers hustle through the tiny room decorated in faux distressed bricks and plastic vegetables; a glitzy photo wall of fame decorates the vestibule. – – The Food – The ever-changing, homey Italian menu is written in marker on a wallboard twice daily (lunch and dinner). Miniature spinach pizza is a tangy, earthy starter with a substantial, crisp crust. Among the 20 or…
03/14/08
Awesome small "hole in the wall"
by shark77 at Citysearch
I was traveling and this place was recommended to me by others. The moment I walked in I fell in love with it. The menu on the board was excellent and the server had an outstanding menu knowledge. Not pricey at all and the food was excellent. Highly recommend the osso bucco.
- Pros: actually felt like a customer, not just another number
- Cons: none
05/20/04
Best Italian Food around Chicago
by mezgo200 at Citysearch
If you know good food, everyone should go to Hole in the Wall. It has a great atmosphere, service and most importantly the best food
08/08/02
10
by baileynick99 at Citysearch
Great ambience and feel to this small establishment. You will love the food and the atmoshphere that is has to offer.
- Pros: ambience, food, service
- Cons: crowed, limited seating
The Details on Francesco's Hole In The Wall
Know Before You Go:
Be prepared: Reservations, credit cards and checks are not accepted here.
When to Go:
Go early (6pm) on a school night if you hope to get a table right away.
What to Drink:
There's a limited list of pedestrian wines and a few beers; a couple of bottles of spirits might be on hand (rocks only, no mixers).
Category:
Payment Methods:
Cash
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
