2020 LAKEVIEW EAST DINING GUIDE | Page 18

Mia Francesca Since Restaurateur and Chef Scott Harris opened the doors to the original Mia Francesca location on North Clark Street in 1992, this restaurant has been a Lakeview East tradition. This small, welcoming trattoria offers handwritten menus of classic Italian favorites in an ambiance of casual sophistication, where simple food with quality ingredients and thoughtful service make a meal. The cooking is simple and rustic, the service is friendly, and the prices are fair. Mia Francesca created a trend in the Chicago restaurant scene that has become a benchmark for urban dining; it was one of the first restaurants to encourage the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance. Mia Francesca credits include Chicago Magazine’s Critic’s Choice- Rookie of the Year. ITALIAN 3311 N. Clark (773) 281-3310 miafrancesca.com Offers Weekend Brunch 17