Welcome to Francesco's Hole in the Wall
Welcome to Francesco's Hole in the Wall
A Hidden Gem of Italian Cuisine in Northbrook, IL
A Hidden Gem of Italian Cuisine in Northbrook, IL
Welcome to Francesco's Hole in the Wall
A Hidden Gem of Italian Cuisine in Northbrook, IL
Our Location
Our Location
Just 25 miles north of Chicago and just three miles off the Lake Michigan shoreline, Francesco's Hole in the Wall is a cozy, local eatery in Northbrook, IL, with a rustic dining room and a charming patio with outdoor seating. We're conveniently located just off the Lake Cook Road exit on US-41 North.
Just 25 miles north of Chicago and just three miles off the Lake Michigan shoreline, Francesco's Hole in the Wall is a cozy, local eatery in Northbrook, IL, with a rustic dining room and a charming patio with outdoor seating. We're conveniently located just off the Lake Cook Road exit on US-41 North.
Restaurant Hours
*Closing times may vary based on customer flow.
Restaurant Hours
*Closing times may vary based on customer flow.
Monday
Lunch: 11:30 AM–2:15 PM
Dinner: 5:00 PM til Close*
Monday
Lunch: 11:30 AM–2:15 PM
Dinner: 5:00 PM til Close*
Tuesday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday & Thursday
Lunch: 11:30 AM–2:15 PM
Dinner: 5:00 PM til Close*
Wednesday & Thursday
Lunch: 11:30 AM–2:15 PM
Dinner: 5:00 PM til Close*
Friday
Lunch: 11:30 AM–2:15 PM
Dinner: 5:00 PM til Close*
Friday
Lunch: 11:30 AM–2:15 PM
Dinner: 5:00 PM til Close*
Saturday
Dinner: 5:00 PM til Close*
Saturday
Dinner: 5:00 PM til Close*
Sunday
Dinner: 4:00 PM til Close*
Sunday
Dinner: 4:00 PM til Close*
The Menu
Ever-changing—always familiar
You'll always find familiar favorites here, but you won't find a paper dinner menu at your table. Why? Because we cook with whatever’s freshest, in season, or newly dreamed up in the kitchen. It’s our way of making sure every dish is full of flavor and truly personal.
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The Restaurant
The Restaurant
Traditional Italian food, right around the corner
Traditional Italian food, right around the corner
Our intimate trattoria is well known for our authentic Italian food and the wholesome experience that comes with every meal. From the surrounding suburbs to the heart of downtown Chicago, all the way to Italy, people know that they can always come to the Hole in the Wall to feel at home.
Our intimate trattoria is well known for our authentic Italian food and the wholesome experience that comes with every meal. From the surrounding suburbs to the heart of downtown Chicago, all the way to Italy, people know that they can always come to the Hole in the Wall to feel at home.
Get to Know The Restaurant
"It was meant to be."
"It was meant to be."
Over 40 years of family service
Over 40 years of family service
Francesco's Hole in the Wall was started by Francesco (Frank) and his father over 40 years ago, satisfying their love of cooking and cultivating a fun dining experience for all. To this day, the restaurant is still filled with familiar faces from the beginning, making everyone who walks in feel like a part of the family.
Francesco's Hole in the Wall was started by Francesco (Frank) and his father over 40 years ago, satisfying their love of cooking and cultivating a fun dining experience for all. To this day, the restaurant is still filled with familiar faces from the beginning, making everyone who walks in feel like a part of the family.
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Dinner Is Served
Dinner Is Served
Whether you're dining in or carrying out, your meal is made to order. Call us if you have any questions or to place a take-out order.
Whether you're dining in or carrying out, your meal is made to order. Call us if you have any questions or to place a take-out order.
Dinner Hours
Mon, Wed–Sat: 5:00 PM til Close
Sun: 4:00 PM til Close
Lunch Hours
Mon, Wed–Fri: 11:30 AM–2:15 PM
Dinner Hours
Mon, Wed–Sat: 5:00 PM til Close
Sun: 4:00 PM til Close
Lunch Hours
Mon, Wed–Fri: 11:30 AM–2:15 PM
Dinner Hours
Mon, Wed–Sat: 5:00 PM til Close
Sun: 4:00 PM til Close
Lunch Hours
Mon, Wed–Fri: 11:30 AM–2:15 PM