Somerset - (Near Chicago, IL)

Jordan Gary I’m convinced S.K.Y. could hand me a menu written in Wingdings and whatever I randomly pointed to would still taste great. But let’s skip the suspense: the Hamachi Sashimi is the star, the headliner, the reason to book a reservation. Order one if you’re polite, two if you’re sensible, and three or four if you’re honest with yourself. It was the best thing we ate all week and could easily be its own tasting menu. The Warm Mushroom Salad followed the Hamachi, which was unfortunate—for the salad. Tough act to follow, though still perfectly fine if you enjoy being reminded of your earlier, better choices. Maine Lobster Dumplings: generous portion, legitimately delicious. Slow Roasted Prime Rib: also generous, tender, and cooked exactly the way you hope but rarely get. Spice Roasted Cauliflower: if you insist on vegetables, these at least reward your virtue. Desserts are not optional. The Banana Budino is the second-best thing on the menu and fully aware of it. The Carrot Cake is excellent—so good it practically files a complaint if you skip it. In short: go for the Hamachi, stay for everything else, leave wondering how soon you can justify your next visit.

Brian Our dining experience at Franchescos Ristorante was simply fantastic from start to finish. From the moment we walked in, the warm and elegant ambiance, enhanced by the live piano music, transported us to a classic Italian setting. It struck the perfect balance of classy and comfortable, making it ideal for a special birthday night. The service was decent. Our server was knowledgeable, friendly, and timed each course perfectly, ensuring we never felt rushed. The drink delivery was a bit slow maybe due to being a busy night. Now, the food – absolutely mouth-watering! We started with the recommended bruschetta appetizer, which was a delightful burst of fresh flavor. For the main course, I had the veal marsala, and it was hands-down the best Ive ever had; it truly melted in my mouth. The entire experience was a testament to the restaurants commitment to quality ingredients and traditional family recipes. Franchescos is truly a gem and is now at the top of my list for dining in the area. Whether its for a special occasion or just a treat, I highly recommend it for anyone seeking an extraordinary Italian meal and wonderful service.

Lupe Ramirez My husband and I went here for our anniversary and we were not dissapointed. The food was delicious! Everything we had was great, the decor is also cute. I recommend the salmon dish and focaccia bread

Luis L My first time here was great! My boyfriend suggested that we try it so we came after having dinner elsewhere, but before heading to the Vespers performance at Millikin. We wanted to have a drink and take a look at the dessert menu. The interior is sophisticated and stylish, although somewhat too brightly lit for my taste. I like it when places are more dimly lit, but that was a minor thing. Our drinks came pretty quicky and the bartenders were very welcoming and lovely. We ordered two things for dessert, but they took longer than we expected. However, once we got them, we were very happy and then headed to the show. My boyfriend says he wants to come back here to sit down and have dinner. Next time!

Rachel Fuys This place is incredibly welcoming and charming! I sat at the bar and was taken care of by two wonderfully kind and hospitable bartenders, Darin and Julie—they were fantastic. I ordered the mezcal margarita from the signature cocktail menu, and since I don’t usually love overly smoky mezcal drinks, Darin thoughtfully adjusted the recipe to suit my taste. It was perfect! Parking was easy on the side of the building, the food was delicious, and I highly recommend this spot!

Daphne L. Kinzig A friend recommended that I try this place for NYE. Decor was tastefully done. We loved all the dishes. My eye went to the cold tapas style selection. Very good - we had coconut ceviches in a half coconut half shell, nice touch; salmon crisp - great, hamachi cones; seafood platter - good & nice presentation; Cesar was excellent; hot octopus - VERY tasty; deconstructed key lime - great. Then they gave us a spiced caramel square. Definitely would go back. It was tasty! And Amber was great waitress! Highly recommend for fresh seafood in the Midwest!