Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar

Frasca is a laid-back Italian spot with a great outdoor patio for enjoying a warm day. The bruschetta selection and Funghi pizza were both solid, and the tiramisu was lovely with a soft and rich texture. Overall, a good option for casual Italian in Lakeview.

The short rib was fantastic. If you order the shorty rib, then this place is 5 starts. It was amazing tender, very tasty, and paired well with the polenta sauce. The soprano pizza was also very good. The ingredient all tasted fresh. The crust had a nice oven cooked flavor to it. The meatballs were alright. Needed more seasoning.

The perfect neighborhood joint for a lowkey night out! My partner and I always split a bruschetta board and the brussel sprouts app. Devastated that they've taken the whipped goat cheese and pepperonata off the menu. They've replaced it with the creamy brie and pear which would be great if they used regular walnuts instead of candied walnuts (too sweet imho). Still, the service is always great and the atmosphere is always warm and welcoming.

$20 for this vodka pasta dish is criminal. The food is good but $20 for some pasta tossed in some vodka sauce. The owner should be ashamed for charging these insane prices.

Hands down one of the best Italian spots in Lakeview, paired with great service and prob the best pizza in the city. We came in for restaurant week and it was packed, makes sense since our food was incredible. We started with two aperol sprits and the small butchers platter was great, so much prosciutto and it was so thick, and the cheese was great. Arancini was also amazing. We did the Soprano pizza and the short rib risotto, and it was so much food we couldn't finish. The pizza was one of the best we've had in the city! The dessert was the limoncello cheesecake and two cannolis, the cheesecake was one of the best we've ever had. Cannot wait to come back and eat the entire menu.

Great lunch! Server was really helpful. We enjoyed it very much.

Great food at reasonable prices and amazing customer service as well family& dog friendly. Our waitress was Fiona she was amazing, friendly and funny too. The pizza Funghi was delicious has a little spicy kick to it. As for drinks they offer Wine, beer, and cocktails. The White peach sangria and the Espresso Martini were good. Available seating inside or outside, I notice when I was there in the outside patio there were some people with there dogs. The parking is paid parking in the street. Overall great place will be returning.

Super cute and welcoming place that was buzzing with people having drinks and dinner. We sat at the bar and the service was quick and friendly. As an appetizer we ordered the fried calamari, but we were slightly disappointed. The breading wasn’t the classic fried calamari feel and was lacking flavor. For our pizza we ordered the Rustica based on the bartenders recommendation. The prosciutto was more like Canadian bacon and the cheese was pretty solid. The crust was the best part of the pizza. Overall, I wouldn’t necessarily go back for the food, but I would consider going for drinks.

Always love stopping by. No matter how late, the food is hot and delicious and the staff is helpful and kind. We got the chicken parm, meatballs and pasta. All were tasty. This location is a nice, more affordable spot to Coda Di Volpe. I didn't realize they had a happy hour. It looks great! Will be back to try out that menu.

Love this neighborhood spot! Generally, the space is very kid friendly and service dog friendly. There is an outdoor patio and a large indoor space to eat. The service is always quick and the staff is always welcoming. We specifically came here this day for brunch and it was great! They have a reasonable bottomless deal with food and their breakfast options range from breakfast pizzas to lunch type items. The breakfast pizza was very yummy, didn't feel heavy or oily, and it went well with the mimosas/aperols. The arancini balls were good, not my favorite, but they were decent.  I recommend trying their cheese board and their pastas outside of brunch! Their cheese board is perfect for HH and you can't go wrong with whatever pasta you pick.

Had family from out of town staying near Frasca. They chose Frasca for brunch. I thought it was such an odd choice but very glad they did. Service and food were excellent. Great casual atmosphere. The doughnut holes were a hit-light and airy. Similar to French beignet. Wonderful dark chocolate for dipping. My family had eggs Benedict. She said they were excellent. The other had the breakfast pizza. Large portion and very tasty. Heads up: They put 3 eggs on top. I had the croque madame. Huge portion. Only thing is I wish the bread had been well toasted. Very nice experience. Oh, the hash browns were decadent. Cheesy and full of flavor!

Really cute casual Italian restaurant in Ravenswood! I'd been meaning to try it for a while and was happy to get a last minute reservation on a Friday. We started with cocktails, then split a caesar salad and the prosciutto pizza. Our waitress was amazing - she was super friendly and helpful. She even split the caesar salad for us because we mentioned we were going to be sharing it. The drinks, salad, and pizza were all great and I hope to return soon!

So here's the deal; if you want good pastas and you like the kids eat free hours and your kids are little, then this place is good place for you. If your kids are school age like mine, they will not be full from the complimentary kids meal so you will end up ordering adult entrées for them anyways. I had the prosciutto arugula pizza which was fine but compared to nearby Pizza Serio, I actually prefer the latter. They do have solid pastas; hubby loved the Vesuvio a la vodka pasta. A good neighborhood Italian restaurant if you don't want to go far.

Is there another number to call? Been trying to call for a larger reservation for the last three days and no one answers... UPDATE! The team reached out and very helpful in the phone. Looking forward to a great evening.

Great date night spot!! Wonderful selection of wines and food. I was very pleased with the server's wine recommendations based on my preferences. I highly recommend the shrimp piccata and arancini for appetizers. Looking forward to coming back to try more!

Food was delicious!!! I got the traditional breakfast and it was so much food and soooo tasty! Would get again!! The hash browns were so good and cheesy which was a surprise! we got the pepperoni pizza too which had to go into a to go box because we were so full! The service was okay, our waiter forgot some things but all good!! The espresso martini was delicious!! My bf said the Benedict left something to be desired! The patio was great and perfect for my dog! Will go back for dinner

We did our first of many double dates at Frasca's in Lakeview. Couldn't recommend coming here more. The food was really good, the service was so friendly and fun, and the ambience is neighborhood gem. They do substitute for gluten free pasta and the nood was perfectly al dente. Perfect place to bring parents when they come to town and date night.

The service her was phenomenal. Huge shoutout to Steph for creating a great experience. She recommended the Arancini and Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower. Both ended up being a highlight for my partner and myself. They are known for their wood fired pizza, a must try! It was busy but everything was delivered in a timely manner.

A great neighborhood option! I came here on a date and was surprised that reservations aren't needed. The restaurant was very well designed and service friendly. The only issue I noticed is the men's bathroom door would not lock correctly. The food was delicious: we had appetizers, pizza, and the affogato. Cocktails (lemoncello spritz) were also great! I recommend this spot if you're looking for a reliable, somewhat casual, meal.

Obsessed with this place! They have great service, a great outdoor patio, and in such a nice area. Everything I have had has been great: aperol spritz, peach sangria, pizza, salads, and cheese boards.

Quintessential summer Chicago neighborhood joint, outdoor seating that's too cute. It's situated in a Venetian style building. What more can you ask for? Ari our server was cool and friendly, the quality of the food shows. We especially like the funghi pizza. There are clumps of ricotta in the mozzarella that gives it a light yet satisfying flavor that brings out the cheese and mushroom- subtlety to perfection. The calamari(fresh not over breaded) and conchiglie were also fine. Skip the Sangria. As I said before they don't trade on looks alone. The food is great!

Our favorite local spot for Italian. Great service, great happy hour, great brunch specials, and the food is always rock solid. $25 AYCD brunch includes mimosas, aperol spritz, and rose sangria. $5 wines for happy hours on weekdays. Came for Mother's day and they gave moms a free mimosa and a flower which was such a nice touch. We love to sit at the beautiful bar here as well when we leave the baby behind. Favorite dishes - Vesuvio, breakfast pizza, arancini, bruschetta trio.

Came back and enjoyed brunch at Frasca. It was as good as what I remembered from a year ago! Some of their menu options have changed from the last time I was there. I highly recommend their bruschetta (choose 3) to start off. Their donuts look excellent, too. I went for their prosciutto Benedict which was excellent, and my boyfriend chose their sausage pizza which was good too. We love their bottomless spritz, mimosa, or rose for $25 which is a must too. Eric our server was excellent as well and kept our drinks flowing. Highly recommend brunch here still!

I have been there several times and the food has been delicious every single time! The service was excellent! Our server was very nice and checked on us an adequate amount of times. The ambiance was relaxed and cozy! I will definitely come again.

Great neighborhood restaurant on Paulina! We had pizzas and salads. One of us is from California and the salads were as fresh as California ones! Pizzas were wood fired - good flavored crust, great sauce, and great flavored sausage and pepperonis. Highly recommend!

We visited Frasca for restaurant week brunch and it was a great deal! The restaurant was lively around 12:30 on a Saturday, but luckily we had a reservation. There were a handful of bar spots available too. We started with the peach Bellini on the menu. As a starter I got the cinnamon sugar donuts and my SO had the salmon toast. Both were delicious. For our entrees I had the croque madame and he had the breakfast pizza. And the portions were HUGE. Especially since this was for restaurant week. They were definitely heavy meals, but we got our money's worth for sure. Service was okay, our waiter didn't come around very often and it took quite a while for the check at the end. He accidentally brought us the wrong bill and it took a while to flag him down and let him know. Overall, definitely a fun brunch spot!

Went for restaurant week brunch - not our first time at Frasca and it's always amazing! Restaurant week let me have a bit of all my favorites (split with a friend as well) - donuts to start are always recommended, then we split the cannoli French toast and the breakfast pizza. They even let me sub in a mocktail for the cocktail portion of the RW menu - service was amazing! Great go to restaurant for dinner as well.

First time going to Fresca!! We were able to easily make a day of reservations online. We went at 7:15pm, which I thought was perfect. Tons of indoor & outdoor seating. They have a huge bar - super crowded!! My party was a size of 2 we had a bottle of wine, shared the prosciutto & melon app, wrightwood salad, vodka pasta & salmon. Everything was AMAZING!! But we are extremely full now, which is not a bad thing. We did have to say no to dessert, so next time I'm doing one less thing so I can have dessert. The kitchen was so kind and plated our shared items in small, separate portions for each of us. It was so nice! Our only suggestion is that they have gluten free toast for bruschetta and pizza. We did have the gluten free pasta and it was so yummy!! I will totally be back!! Service was excellent and waitstaff was very friendly. They did not rush us either. Please try Fresca, you won't be disappointed!!

We came here for dinner and it was great! The service from Fiona was very friendly. The build your own pizza and lemon sorbet were fresh and excellent.

Arancini- seemed like it had onions in it. Did not enjoy it this time. (2/5) Funghi pizza - decent, wouldn't want to order it again but. (3/5) Vesuvio a la Vodka e Burrata- nice pasta but I found onions in this as well, that spoilt the taste. (2/5) I was a fan of this place but this experience really ruined it for me :(

The pizzas are fabulous. The service is great. The music was too loud for me and I didn't care for the music curation, saxophone jazz, Stevie Wonder, 70s rock, R&B, and The Temptations.

I came here for restaurant week and everything was amazing I had the Sangria, Brussels sprouts with cauliflower and bacon,Risotto with beef short ribs and limoncello cheesecake with blueberries

Came for an early Sunday dinner. Split the Margherita pizza and the Caesar salad. And had an an Italian Orange Soda which tasted like a boozy creamsicle. Margherita pizza was good and what you would expect. But the Caesar salad was surprisingly really good, and I feel like those are hard to make stand out. Overall feel like prices were pretty standard for a sit-down place and our server was very sweet.

This is a great neighborhood spot with the best bottomless brunch! The staff was friendly, and the service was quick.

SUPER GOOD. We visited for dinner years ago, but recently went back for brunch and it truly reinvigorated my love for Frasca! I ordered the lemon blueberry pancakes with extra crispy bacon, and I walked out of there so stuffed and SO happy! Definitely one of the best brunches I've had in a while. Their outdoor patio seating is extensive, service was super sweet, and they accommodated my toddler by bringing out packs of crayons followed by packs of crayons followed by packs of crayons. He loved having every single color available to him! Lol. We would happily return for sure!

the food was excellent. The service was great, and the ambiance was perfect for date night. we can't wait to go back!

Great service but the pricing is high for what you get. A glass of wine is on average $15 and a bottle is more than $50. Plus all of the food is on the higher end. I understand that it's a nicer vibe and the area is pricier but it just doesn't compare to what you could get at a different restaurant for the same price.

Perfect case study in how shitty front of house can ruin a restaurant experience. "Manager" was obtuse and unhelpful from the moment we arrived. She denied our phone reservation, said she could take us 3 hours later, then stood staring silently with a smug smile below her nose ring waiting for us to... leave? Beg? I hope she found it amusing because we certainly didn't. 5pm on a quiet Saturday, there was open seating available l outside - did she offer out even mention it? Nope. Just stood there silently staring and emanating b**** energy. Unbelievable. I hadn't been there in years, never going back either. There are plenty of good places to eat in this neighborhood where you don't have to deal with this kind of immature bullshit. Avoid.

Absolutely love Frasca! One of my favorite spots for happy hour. Morgan was the best server!

Pretty good but not AMAZING. I was craving a pizza and it did the trick. I was excited about the bruschette platter but it didn't blow me away either.

They had the best bolognese in the city and took it off the menu. Haven't been back since. I can't even believe they don't offer it once a week. Really disappointing.

Really Great service and nice dog friendly patio. We split a Caesar salad (particularly good, I'm usually not a big fan of) and the Rustica pizza and sorbet dessert between 2 people and took 2 slices of pizza home. I really enjoyed the rose sangria.

I want to preface this with saying my husband and I come to Frasca every other month lately, because we really enjoy the food, the patio, and atmosphere. However, tonight we had a less than stellar experience. The server greeted us and after we ordered drinks, he asked for our IDs. I unfortunately forgot my ID, and because of this, was told by the server I would not be able to get a drink. I asked if I could provide a digital copy of my license and he said no and that it was against policy. From there, the server started becoming extremely disrespectful and hostile. I asked a few follow up questions, like if I could provide a digital passport photo, and he became extremely hostile, raising his voice and saying "you're making it difficult to do my job." Then he said, "well are you going to decide if you're going to stay." This was strange because it felt like he wanted us to leave. Although my husband said he could grab my license, I insisted he didn't need to and that I'd be fine sticking with water or a non-alcoholic beverage. We were actually ready to order appetizers but the server continued to be hostile. I did mention I was surprised by the new policy and that we were just here a few weeks ago, he implied that we were lying and said "well, I haven't seen you here." We were finally done with the way we were being treated and decided to leave, but I did flag to the host stand. They were kind enough to flag to the manager, who immediately came over to address the situation. I will say the manager was very apologetic and kind and admitted that the server raising his voice and being hostile was not acceptable. She said she would address the situation and admitted that things have been tense lately between customers and servers due to the new requirement of asking for ID to order alcoholic beverages. We did end up deciding to leave because at the end of the day, as a non-white woman, I did not feel comfortable staying for dinner. I mention my gender and race because the server happened to be a white male. I am not upset about being asked for ID and not being served alcohol. I am upset because a restaurant my husband and I go to frequently made me very uncomfortable. We live locally in the neighborhood and not only go to Frasca, but also go to crosbys and Ella elli. So to say I'm disappointed is an understatement. I will say we like the food at all establishments, but at this point I'd rather go to other Italian inspired restaurants in the area that don't treat loyal customers this way.

walked in for brunch on Saturday and we were seated right away. great vibe in there I love the huge bar and the decor is pretty. friendly and quick server. menu was great, lots of cheese/tomato/bread combos of course, everything was very customizable. got the Bloody Mary and the smoked salmon toast, both were incredible. definitely get the potatoes as a side when it's an option!! I've never seen them made the way they do it and it's delicious.

Food is good for a reasonable price. Happy hour has half off some drinks. Outside seating is nice. Portions are moderate.

Service: 5/5 - our server was super friendly and went out of her way to make sure our dietary restrictions were taken care of. For example - my friend was vegetarian and we were able to get prosciutto on the side of our shakshuka and only half of our pizza with meat on it so we could both be accommodated. Ambiance: cute place, a little old school inside so felt really cozy - I'll definitely be back bc the food + service + vibe + price point were so worth it bc it had pretty good serving sizes as well Food: We got the Nutella donuts (5/5 - so crispy and soft on the inside), breakfast pizza (warning it is LARGE - could easily share amongst 4 people if you get another small bite - honestly super delicious - was crispy and flavorful. I'd definitely get this again.) and the charcuterie board as well which had just enough of the standard stuff you'd want - crunchy tiny pickles and cheese etc. The only thing we didn't love was the shakshuka - this was pretty much a bland tomato sauce with little flavor/texture and the bread it was served with was pretty painfully crusty - 1/5 wouldn't recommend this. We also got drinks - peach Bellini and aperol spritz and they were really well made as well - this is definitely a cute spot for a brunch date :)

Frasca is a great spot! Loved the ambiance- it cool but not stuck up way.It was a great mix of people. There were young families, couples, couples with friends and even extended families too. (We went there with our adult children.) The service was excellent! One of the best post COVID services we ever had. We really appreciated it. We do love our wines and have a nice wine collection. Therefore we decided to bring our own. The cork fee was reasonable $20. This is what we ordered, some sharing happened too and LOVED it all: We started with the Arancini (risotto balls) *Rustic pizza *Margherita pizza *Vesuvio marinara pasta with Burrata *Risotto Carbonara (no pancetta and added shrimp) * bruschetta with Burrata, capers and red peppers We would definitely go back! This place is a winner. Sorry forgot to take photos because we had such a nice time and we were enjoying our time together.

I've been here several times, and each time I get food and excellent service. My favorite is their charcuterie and wine selection...and reasonably priced as well!

The brunch menu was great! I enjoyed the service and brunch! The portion was pretty big so I was able to take half to-go.

Fresca is a classic Italian neighborhood joint when you're in the mood for pasta. My biggest challenge with most Italian places is price point - this one does tend to be on the pricier side for what you get in terms of portion size and quality considering the cuisine and competitors around Chicago. However, whether you dine in or get takeaway I definitely recommend the Vesuvio Alla Vodka e Burrata. It is cheesy, saucy deliciousness! I also love the roasted Brussels sprouts and cauliflower - there's a special ingredient in this dish at Fresca I can't seem to replicate myself or find anywhere else. Maybe it's extra TLC or maybe something else?

Excellent pizza!! We will definitely be back next time we're in Chicago! We also ordered off menu and they happily obliged us!

Food was fast and delicious and the ambience was great. Staff was friendly and manager went out of her way to accommodate my allergies. Good date night spot!

Their charcuterie boards are insane, they have a bottomless brunch that includes aperol spritz's, and their olive oil is one thousand percent a must get. They import it from Italy and it comes in this massive barrel that they have to re-bottle. It's one of the best olive oils I've ever had. Pro tip- ask for free bread if you don't receive any with your charcuterie board!

This place is just magical. Very tasty food and some of the most pleasant of staff. I watched the Cubs win the world series here and had one of the best of times. I love spreading the joy of a great establishment like this.

I have come in at least half a dozen times this year and I consistently have a great time at this place.

Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon and was able to be seated at the bar with no reservation and no wait. The bartender was very friendly and helpful making recommendations for us. They have a bottomless brunch deal for $25 all you can drink aperol spritz, sangria, and mimosas. We ordered a flight of bruschetta and the calamari. The calamari was cooked perfectly. Crispy and not chewy with a hint of spice in the marinara sauce. The bruschetta were also very good. They had many kinds ranging from sweet to savory options.

Long over due review for Frasca here. The service and food consistency is always good and a reason my family frequents often. I took my 4 kids there by myself, which wouldn't brave to do most places, because it was my daughter's birthday and it couldn't have been better. The service was great, my kids ate 2 kids meals each they liked it so much and I was able to enjoy a drink and good meal stress free even with all the kids. Have been back since with my wife and the kids and similar experience and today we did carry out and the food quality and consistency was still there. Love the charcuterie boards and drinks and will always be top of mind option to get my kids out of the house for dinner.