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Francesca's Cucina

3.7 (518 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Classy
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Carrie L.

We were celebrating my daughters Birthday and she chose Francesca's patio for the second year consecutively. Arrived at 630 for reservation, about a twenty minute wait time. That gave us time to order cocktails at the bar, we loved the Raspberry Limoncello Spritzers. Light, refreshing, and summery! We sat by the fire pit and sipped on our cocktails soaking in the Al Fresco dining experience. Once seated not far from the fire pit, bread with olive oil sauce for dipping and waters were delivered. We ordered Arancini for appetizer, everything thus far hot, fresh, and delish! My daughter ordered the Filet medium rare that looked more on the rare side but she did not mind. I ordered Lobster Carbonara that was presented from a jar. Interesting concept. Unfortunately it was a very thick, chewy, bland pasta. It needed more seasoning peppercorn, pepper flakes, grated cheese or cheeses might have helped the hopeless blandness of this dish. The lobster in the dish was sweet and succulent. The egg based sauce lacked the seasoning. Service was pleasant and steady throughout our meal. I opted for the Velvet Martini as my second coctail. Fresh , Citrus taste. We preferred the Spritzers. The waitress did offer to switch out my meal but there was no need for that. I gave the carbonara a whirl and it is just not to my liking. Fabulous desserts the Reece's Peanut butter tarte cake was to die for and mint cannoli. They comped my cannoli in Lieu of the carbonara. Plenty of leftovers to go. Another fabulous evening on the patio that gives the vibe of being anywhere but on the North Side of Syracuse! Transports you to mini paradise for a couple of hours!

Cheese Ravioli Pink Vodka with meatballs
Alexis M.

Francesca's Cucina never disappoints! We have some staples we love from there and new specials! The service is always friendly and efficient. The bread is impeccable and we love to see the rotating dessert options! Not pictured is chocolate mousse cake and a brownie batter cannoli. My only complaint is the tight spacing in the restaurant especially if you're sat in the middle it gets a bit claustrophobic

Cyndi H.

On a Monday evening we were able to park in the side lot and were seated right away at a quiet table by the window in the northern room. On to the ambiance it is warmly lit and welcoming. We had the warm fresh focaccia bread and sauce which comes to whet the appetite and it is a fluffy saucy teaser of what is to come. We had salad We both had the chicken parm which is nothing like any chicken parm we have had before. I chose the version with the pesto drizzle relishing the flavor combo and al dente homemade rigatoni. Service was attentive without being annoying very friendly and helpful. Desserts looked good but we were already taking half of our food home. Next time!

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Saret B.

My friends picked this for our girls night dinner. My first time here but I've had their food through catering at my old job before. I wouldn't rush back any time soon, I know I know. The inside was a bit cramped and the dining room we sat at was cramped and loud(due to the amount of people in there lol). The highlights were the cocktails, fried goat cheese fritter, side salad and my friend got the chocolate mousse cake that was good. The service was good. The calamari was rubbery and I didn't care for that(I had calamari a week prior at different restaurant it was delicious). My entree was the lobster ravioli, it was ok nothing special. I wouldn't order it again though. Maybe I'll give it another shot but not anytime soon, unless it was planned for a group outing.

Shrimp riggies with loooots of onions
Erin o.

I hate to write this review but we had our first disappointing meal at Francesca's. We normally go in the summer and sit outside but it is February so we sat inside. It took like 20 minutes after our reservation to be seated. We were seated in the back room by the bathrooms and it was sooooo loud. You could barely hear each other or the waitress. We had specifically chosen Francesca's for their advertised scallop and lobster pasta special. It was both my husband and my bday weekend and we were both planning on getting it. The waitress came to get our drink order and said they were out of it. I was so disappointed but not much we could do. I ordered the seafood riggies instead and I understand it has onions but this was an excessive amount of onions. Like an entire onion for one pasta dish. More onion than pasta. I ate some of it but my husband finished it. Then when she brought the check it had $5 next to both our Caesar salads. When I questioned it she said there is an up charge for Caesar. I said it says comes with soup or salad and when we said Caesar who never said there was an up charge. She apologized and took one of them off which is weird as seems like they should have both come off as she never mentioned an up charge. So all in all $160 for two dinners one desert to go and two drinks each. Unfortunately in the future will only go in the summer and really wished we picked somewhere else for our bdays.

Butter cake for the birthday girl
Tracy F.

Had an amazing birthday dinner at Francesca's! We started with the goat cheese fritters, with crostini and spicy marinara, my favorite in cny. We also tried stuffed hot cherry peppers which had plenty of kick. For dinner, the lobster pasta special with asparagus, lemon, tarragon sauce and plenty of lobster was amazing. The roasted halibut with truffle orzo and broccoli rabe was also fantastic and so flavorful. The chicken Riggies and Wagyu beef ravioli are always excellent choices for homemade pasta. For dessert we shared butter cakes with strawberry sauce and homemade ice cream--crispy edges and tender, buttery inside. So delicious! Our server, Jessica, was attentive and knowledgeable. We have never had a bad experience at Francesca's!

Cavatelli
Patti F.

We went here while visiting family in Syracuse. It's very expensive and mediocre at best. Most of the food we had didn't have a lot of flavor or seasoning and the cavatelli was in a beef broth, not a tomato base broth. Just not overly impressed for the price.

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Micah C.

Francesca's is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the area! My husband and I stopped by here during a short weekend trip to Syracuse. It gets super busy here, especially on weekend nights. Even with a reservation, we waited around 15-20 mins for a table. For our meal, we got to try: - Complimentary bread with tomato sauce: Warm and yummy, a perfect starter - Fried calamari: Huge portion. I liked how it wasn't so bready, and the marinara dipping sauce was good - Wagyu beef ravioli: Sooo good. Very creamy and flavorful. I actually think it tastes better the next day after heating up. - Bolognese: Delicious! They do not skimp out on the meat - Butter cake: AMAZING! I was so full by the end of our dinner, but I had to get dessert. This cake is ooey gooey and just heavenly. Definitely not a light dessert. I love how they bring out the dessert tray. Our server was also friendly and moved fast. If you're looking to bring someone out on a date, bring them here. It's very romantic and cozy inside. I wish they played more jazz or slower music!

Lemon martini delectable
Kate C.

We had an amazing early dinner here utilizing resy online reservations. I had the chicken parm with vodka sauce over rigatoni, fantastic! Our server was excellent. The focaccia bread before the meal was great soft and flavorful. Meals come with a soup or salad I had the Caesar it was great. My daughter had the cheese ravioli and she liked it a lot but it was pricey for what she got. My husband had the eggplant rollatini which he enjoyed as well. I would have loved to try the butter cake (dessert options are presented in a tray right out of 80's restaurant playbook) but we were all too full.

Veal Bolognese
Mark N.

Cute restaurant in Syracuse. Highly suggest making a reservation because wait times can go quite long, due to how busy it can get. Walking into the restaurant it was much more spacious than I had thought it was. We were greeted by the hostess quickly, but had a reservation ahead of time, which allowed us to be seated promptly. It was quite loud in the restaurant, but not unbearable. The waitress was very quick to approach my wife and I, which was great. After ordering, we quickly received our drinks and bread, which was amazing. I ordered the calamari, bolognese, and butter cake, all of which were very good. Calamari was great, but nothing stood out to me that set it apart from other calamari that I've had. Do not be tricked by the picture, the portion of the bolognese was massive. I love how the sauce was full of meat, which made it all the more worth it. If you stop by, you definitely have to grab the butter cake, so delicious, probably my favorite thing here.

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Thank you Francesca's. Always excellent food. Atmosphere and service! Very accommodating. Would recommend whole heartedly.

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Walk ins or reservations only?

Both. When i went I walked in, but I recommend you make a reservation.

Gluten free options?

There is a lot on the menu so I am sure there would be gluten free items

Any steps to get in meaning is it fully wheelchair accessible?

nope

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My friends and I came here to celebrate a birthday and it was a great first time here! Our waiter…read morewas so kind and attentive and patient with all of our questions and requests! We decided to share everything we ordered - risotto balls, fried mozzarella, wedge salad, chicken cutlets and pasta and it was fun! We also had drinks - dirty martini, espresso martini, and shots of tequilaaa! Everything was yummy and it's super cute and fun inside! We loved the red lights and movies playing on the walls. There's not too much seating but we didn't have to wait for a table and they do have an outdoor patio. John the owner is amazing!! We walked out and forgot our leftover box on the table and he ran them down the street to give to us! My friend also dropped her retainer and we didn't realize until after, once we got back to the restaurant he had it wrapped in a napkin for her! He is so kind and caring and has an awesome restaurant!

We went out to catch up with some friends for dinner. Loved how relaxed it is inside and the way…read morethey set it up with the out door lights and low lighting was nice and low key. We went during the week so it was a quiet afternoon and we were seated immediately. We started off with a bottle of cab and their fried gnocchi and meatballs for appetizers. Wasn't able to get a picture of them as we dug in very quickly. They were both delicious and the marinara they use for sides is very flavorful and smooth. My boyfriend got the lasagna and I got the chicken cutlets with a side of pasta with their diavolina (spicy pink sauce). Both were fantastic and I loved the diavolina sauce, just the right amount spicy and very creamy. It went great with the chicken cutlets which were the perfect crisp. The owner actually came out to check on us throughout our dinner which was a nice surprise and was great to meet him. Love to see new restaurants on Westcott and look forward to trying other items on our next visit.

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Pasta Scelta - meatballs and vodka sauce
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Service and Food were great, we ordered so many things to try. They brought out bread with a "long…read morehot" butter to start. Then, For appetizers, the arancini, the polpette, the crab crostini, and the trapanese pizza. The Arancini were good, very cheesy. I loved the polpette - the meatballs had almost a crispy exterior, mix in the ricotta and they were excellent. The crab crostini special was just okay, not too special. The trapanese pizza was phenomenal - thin, crispy, cheesy. For entrees, with whatever room we had left, we tried the bolognese and the zozzona. Bolognese was good but the zozzona was great. The sauce was good and the sausage was very tasty. Wrapped it all up with an affogato. Would recommend!

Arrived for a Saturday evening meal were immediately seated and brought water. Service was fast and…read morefriendly. Tables were well spaced so you didn't feel crowded and could enjoy conversation without overhearing other tables. Got the meatballs and the special appetizer which I can't remember the name of but was ok not as good as it sounded. Ordered and enjoyed the Zozzona and Bolognese. Both were very good and portions were large. I think if you got one of each and mixed them together and served it would be an incredible dish. Of the two I preferred the Zozzona because of the sweet sausage. My dining partner enjoyed and finished the Bolognese. Good experience and flavorful food... But I still prefer an other Italian restaurant in Liverpool.

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Zozzona I enjoyed the sausage  Would definitely order again
Zozzona I enjoyed the sausage Would definitely order again
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We visited Strada Mia for a special New Year's Eve dinner, and we had an outstanding experience…read more They had delightful seasonal cocktails - we tried the spiked hot chocolate and the Christmas Margarita. The food was delicious, and so much to choose from! We had the Arancini balls to start, and they were delicious. We both tried the soups, and I adored the micro grilled cheese that topped the tomato bisque - SUCH a cute garnish! We recommend you get your steak "Jimmy style" because WOW, there is soooo much flavor! The shrimp scampi was also excellent. The large portions gave us some good leftovers. We had to finish with cannolis to-go, and we were so happy we did. Our server was very attentive, even as the place was filling up on a holiday evening! We can't wait to go back and try more of their menu.

When we left, we said, "That was weird."…read more We booked a reservation for a graduation dinner where we were sat upstairs alone for a while. At the beginning, service was prompt. Our apps of meatballs and calamari were good but when we got our red wine, it was freezing. Then we were waiting for at least a half an hour for our food. My sister was starting to worry about getting to her graduation despite us booking 2 hours ahead of her ceremony. When we received our food, all meals came except mine which was about 10 mins after everyone else. The best meals were the Chicken Riggies & Chicken Milanese. The Chicken Piccata was very heavy of Dijon and the Chicken Marsala tasted like Chicken Teriyaki; needless to say, neither dish tasted like its traditional description. Lastly, the Clam Provencal was void of flavor. Half of our party left as soon as I got my food and we paid the check so we weren't late to the ceremony, but then the rest of our party was asked to leave for another group. Sadly, it was different than what we were hoping for.

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Christmas Margarita
Christmas Margarita
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