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Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar
Master Critic Review
Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar
8.3
Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar is a Roscoe Village standby for wood-fired pizzas, approachable pastas, and a sizable wine list in a cozy, brick-lined space. It leans more neighborhood-casual than dressy, but the combination of a strong patio, sharable pies, and half-off bottle nights makes it a dependable, lower-pressure date-night play.
Must-Try Dishes:
Italian sausage pizza with fennel and onions, Rigatoni gigante in tomato cream sauce, Arancini
Scores:
Value: 6.8
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 7
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: A wine-focused neighborhood pizzeria where wood-fired pies and pastas anchor both casual dates and repeat local visits.
Who should go: Couples wanting pizza, wine, and a relaxed neighborhood feel.
When to visit: Warm evenings for patio seating and golden-hour light.
What to order: Split arancini, an Italian sausage pie, and rigatoni gigante.
Insider tip: Mondays often feature discounted bottles, which makes upgrading to better wine an easy call for date night.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking in Roscoe Village; usually available on nearby residential blocks but can be limited during peak dinner hours. No regular valet reported — plan a few extra minutes to find a spot.
Dress code: Smart casual — jeans and sweaters are common, but many guests lean slightly dressy for date night.
Noise level: Moderate — conversation is generally comfortable at most two-tops, but the room can feel lively during peak weekend service.
Weekend wait: 30–60 minutes without a reservation during prime hours, especially on warm patio nights.
Weekday lunch: Typically no wait (when open for daytime service), though hours may skew dinner-focused.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Good coverage — several pizzas, pastas, and starters can be ordered vegetarian.
Vegan options: Limited — some items may be modifiable, but fully vegan entrées are not a core focus.
Gluten-free options: Gluten-free accommodations available on select items (such as gluten-free pizza crusts) upon request; cross-contamination controls may be limited in a pizza kitchen.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Yes — it strikes a comfortable middle ground between casual and special, with shareable plates and a solid wine list that keep the experience relaxed rather than formal.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Often, yes on weekdays or earlier seatings — but walk-ins on busy weekend evenings should expect a wait, especially for patio seating.
Is it kid-friendly? Yes for earlier seatings — pizzas and pastas are approachable for families, though the room trends more date-night oriented later in the evening.
Best For
Better for: Laid-back date nights with wine, shareable pizzas, and a strong neighborhood-patio vibe rather than a formal Italian dining experience.
Skip if: You want cutting-edge or chef-driven Italian, ultra-quiet dining rooms, or a fully vegan/gluten-free-dedicated menu.
Hours
Monday4pm - 9pm
Tuesday4pm - 9pm
Wednesday4pm - 9pm
Thursday4pm - 9pm
Friday4pm - 10pm
Saturday10am - 10pm
Sunday10am - 9pm