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Is Francesco's Hole in the Wall Still Open? Update (Northbrook, IL)

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As of September 2026, Francesco's Hole in the Wall is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: Yelp's listing for Francesco's Hole in the Wall, updated 2026-08, shows continued reviews and photos at the corrected 254 Skokie Blvd. address, and the restaurant's own website was reachable at the same time.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" episode "Borrowed Favorites" featured Francesco's Hole in the Wall's red-sauce Italian classics in Northbrook. The family-run restaurant has served the north Chicago suburb from a Skokie Boulevard storefront for years, building a following for its casual, generous portions. Diners have long regarded it as an unpretentious neighborhood spot for red-sauce staples like pasta and veal dishes. Yelp's business listing for Francesco's Hole in the Wall, updated 2026-08, shows continued customer reviews and photos at the 254 Skokie Blvd. address, and the restaurant's own website, holeinthewallnorthbrook.com, remained reachable and branded as a local Italian restaurant during the same search. Together the sources indicate the restaurant remains open under its original name and address as of 2026-08, with no closure reported in any source found during this check.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 11, Episode 9
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Borrowed Favorites
What was featured
Francesco's Hole in the Wall's red-sauce Italian classics in Northbrook
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Francesco's Hole in the Wall

Frequently asked questions

Is Francesco's Hole in the Wall still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Francesco's Hole in the Wall is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Francesco's Hole in the Wall after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

"Best Thing I Ever Ate" episode "Borrowed Favorites" featured Francesco's Hole in the Wall's red-sauce Italian classics in Northbrook. As of September 2026, Francesco's Hole in the Wall is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Francesco's Hole in the Wall located?

254 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured Francesco's Hole in the Wall?

Season 11, Episode 9 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Borrowed Favorites”.

What do reviews say since Best Thing I Ever Ate?

Yelp's business listing for Francesco's Hole in the Wall, updated 2026-08, shows continued customer reviews and photos at the 254 Skokie Blvd. address, and the restaurant's own website, holeinthewallnorthbrook.com, remained reachable and branded as a local Italian restaurant during the same search. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

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Address
254 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062
Venue type
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