Franconello
Bonnie Curry · 161 Google reviewsFranconello — established italian in Far South Side with a loyal following. Order the Pasta. The decor hasn't changed, and it doesn't need to. "The calamari fritti was cooked to perfection- grilled, charcoal flavoured, buttery soft yet not rubbery" — Aida King [$$]
What 832 diners keep saying
What 832 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Franconello's: A Perfect Valentine's Evening My Soror and I recently came for Valentine's Day at Franconello's, and it was truly a delightful experience. From the moment we stepped inside, we were enveloped in a warm and romantic atmosphere. The lighting was just right, creating an intimate ambiance perfect for a special occasion. The restaurant was buzzing with happy couples, but it still felt cozy and personal. We were immediately impressed by the service. Our server was incredibly patient and attentive, answering all our questions about the menu with a smile. They never rushed us, allowing us to savor each course and truly enjoy our time together. Their recommendations were spot-on, and they made sure we had everything we needed throughout the evening. Now, let's talk about the food! Every dish was absolutely delicious. We started with baked bread 🥖, which was cooked to perfection. For our main courses, I had the 3 cheese ravioli and chicken and my date enjoyed the salad. Both were incredibly flavorful and beautifully presented. The portions were generous, and everything tasted incredibly fresh. the pasta was perfectly al dente, the sauce was rich and flavorful, the chicken was cooked exactly as I requested. Overall, our Valentine's Day dinner at Franconello's was exceptional. The combination of the romantic atmosphere, the attentive and patient service, and the truly delicious food made for a memorable evening. I would highly recommend Franconello's to anyone looking for a special dining experience, whether it's for a romantic occasion or simply a night out. We can't wait to go back!”
“The bus men was fantastic 👏 they sang to my grand daughter when the waitress or front door said they didnt do anymore ....”
“Another phenomenal meal at Franconello today! The chicken parm is so good, and the portion is huge! Can't leave with out the divine tiramisu!”
“Don Lupe fue muy atento y con una gran sonrisa, el menú se sirvió en un ambiente familiar 👍👍👍, definitivamente vamos a regresar”
“We just had our daughter’s baby shower here and I felt like I was at home. Marsha and Juan and all the staff were so attentive and helpful and fun. The food was amazing and the set up was perfect. We could not have chosen a more perfect venue. Thank you .”
“We have visited this restaurant several times before, but on Mother’s Day, we decided to dine upstairs and were pleasantly surprised. Wow, we were pleasantly surprised to see how beautifully decorated by the pictures on the wall, string lights and full bar. The area also allows for a ton of natural sunlight.”
“Atmosphere was good, not crowded so we could easily talk with minimum noise. Wine 🍷 was good. Food was tasty the pork chop was a little dry. 🤷🏽♀️ bread was good with oil and cheese. We also had calamari it was bland, the only flavor was dipping sauce. The dessert was yummy. Server was nice. Overall a good experience. 4.1 🌟”
“Food tasted absolutely delicious and authentic! The drinks needs improvement as far as mixology goes but they are strong! Carrot cake is heavenly but at the price point size does matter. All in all I would recommend this place as a nice atmosphere for a date night or hideaway spot for someone special 😉”
“Mmmm, not impressed. Very little if anything to eat that's gluten-free. I had the gluten-free pasta and added shrimp. I got a side of spinach, the only good thing, and added them together....because the pasta with Alfredo sauce had no flavor, the shrimp were super tiny. The waiter gave water refill to the table next to us but we had to stop him and ask for ours to be refilled. We had reservations but even with the reservations it was another 10 min wait. Super loud in there. I get it must be a place people locally like, very dark lightening and the gangster like theme. Not somewhere I'll go again. If you go good luck with parking. Park at the bank”
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