Franconello Italian Restaurant
We welcome you to Franconello, an old-school Chicago Italian restaurant that has been located in the This is where Chicago does Italian.
Established in 1994, and two generations strong, Franconello is known for its quality service and upscale ambiance and is proud to bring you pasta classics, perfectly cooked steaks and chops, and wonderfully paired award-winning wines.
05/21/2026
Kicking off Southside summer the right way. Sinatra, Rat Pack classics, cocktails, and old school vibes at Franconello’s with Zed Smyth live from L.A. 🍸
02/25/2026
We’re proud to share something very close to our hearts.
Our dear friends at the BridgeTogether Foundation, in partnership with Buona Companies, are hosting the Heart of Gold Gala this March.
This beautiful evening helps fund autistic summer programs that create safe, enriching, and inclusive experiences for children who deserve nothing less.
Saturday, March 7th
Carlisle Banquets | Lombard, IL
Tickets and sponsorships are available.
We love seeing our community come together for something so meaningful. We hope to see you there.
01/29/2026
Wishing our Manager/ Best Bartender a wonderful Birthday -🎂
If you are a frequent flyer with Us you undoubtedly know Marcia McGann! Today is her birthday so be sure to stop by and wish her a happy day!
01/17/2026
Bear down at Franconello! Bears vs. Rams live in the bar tomorrow. Call us at 773-881-4100 or on Opentable to save your seat!
01/09/2026
🏈 SOUTHSIDERS — Bears vs Packers is here.
Join us in the bar at Franconello to watch one of football’s greatest rivalries.
Cold drinks. Heated rivalry. Classic South Side atmosphere 🍻
12/30/2025
✨ Happy New Year! ✨
We’re starting the year the best way we know how — with great food and great company. 🍝🍷
🥂 OPEN New Year’s Day
🕚 11AM – 8PM
10/09/2025
Mondays don’t have to be meh when there’s pasta involved. 🍝✨
Mangia Monday = the comfort food cure for the start of the week:
🥖 Bread + salad to kick things off
🍝 Two entrées of your choice
🍰 Cannoli dip for something sweet
🍷 $10 bottles of vino (yes, really)
All for just $30 + DOUBLE Toast Points. 🙌
Now that’s how you Monday.
📅 Every Monday at Sonny D’s
10/05/2025
We drink pink for the ones we love 💗 Join us this October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
A portion of proceeds from our Berry Amore and Tickled Pink cocktails will be donated to the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation — because family means never fighting alone.
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
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Address
10222 S Western Avenue
Chicago, IL
60643
Opening Hours
| Monday | 11am - 10pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 10pm |
| Wednesday | 11am - 10pm |
| Thursday | 11am - 10pm |
| Friday | 11am - 10:30pm |
| Saturday | 1pm - 10:30pm |
| Sunday | 1pm - 9pm |