Great ambiance, the servers are very attentive, but the star is the food. The good in this place is 6 stars, best Italian restaurant in the Temecula Valley. We had the Pasta fruit di mare and it was the best I've had in a long time. Came on 12/17/25. read more

The service is great and the owners are amazing! The food was out of this world! The atmosphere felt like I was in Italy with the music. read more

Francesca's Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Temecula, California

The chicken marsala is the best ive ever tasted, the service is great. Everything we've had is delicious. read more

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We have always loved this restaurant but since new ownership it has declined tremendously. Last night was my second time since new owners. The first time the owners and their daughters which are working the floor just sat at the bar visiting. Last night same daughter service was horrible took 20 minutes to get our carpaccio and the chef had to bring it. A new hire brought out food, cleared plates and brought our bill all while Christine sat at the bar. Needless to say will not be back read more

Now open for Lunch. My sis had the Calm Chowder. She was in love The Cesar Salad was so good. I had Lasagna & what a great Meat sauce. Chicken Marsala was especially delicious. Meat Balls were so yummy. What a treat They open at 11am. read more

Food portions cut in half from previous takeout!s now, too many new owners! New cooks now? read more

After watching our grandson play in a basketball tournament at Pechanga, we were starving. We almost went to In-N-Out but decided to look around and noticed Francesca was still open around 9:00 pm. What a great decision. I've spent time in Italy and eaten very traditional Italian food, so I don't say this lightly,the meal was excellent. We had the Chicken Marsala, a fresh salad, and an appetizer with scallops and shrimp, and everything was delicious and well prepared. The restaurant has the warm, authentic feel of a true Italian restaurant, very much like Joe's in Escondido. We will definitely return, even though we don't live in the area. The staff was very nice, friendly and accommodating. read more

Gilmarie was unreal - the best service we have had in months, made the dining experience personal and professional, and had the absolute best energy. She is one of a kind. We will be coming back in hopes she serves us again. read more

OMG far exceeded my expectations. This restaurant is casual with the fine dining feel. The food is simply amazing. From the Bruschetta (best I have ever had) to the Chicken Marsala everything is perfect. The service is always on point! We come back 1-2 times a month! Love it read more

Fried mozzarella presentation was great , disappointed when they put cold bechamel sauce on a hot piece of fried mozzarella. We ordered the meatball pizza and the crust was under done and the Spaghetti with bolognese and pasta was sticky and sauce was underwhelming. Waiters were talking loudly behind the bar but service was good . Not a top notch Italian place in my opinion . read more

We had the most amazing experience here! Our server Gillmarie V was incredible. I have several food allergies, and she was so attentive and helpful, while also making us laugh. The manager also came out to relay messages from the chef for how they could modify the meal so I could eat it. The food was incredible, and we all felt so taken care of. I cannot recommend this place enough! read more

Took my sister here for her birthday dinner celebration. We were told they have good Italian food; however, i never expected it to be as delicious as it was. The Calamari, the best I've ever had . My lasagna again the best I've ever eaten . My sister Libsyer ravioli was almost as good as my lasagna . I'm only sorry I forgot to take pics of our food. I was too hungry and just dug in. We were there for Happy Hour so the drinks were discounted and delicious, I had a mango margarita . Then came dessert Oh my gosh my sister was served tiramisu As you can quess, the best I've ever tasted. In addition to the delectable delicious food was the friendly attentive delightful Erika who was our server. She made our dining experience even more enjoyable. We told her it was our first time at the restaurant so she took really good care of us and telling us her recommendations when asked about certain entrees. We cannot wait to go back to try other menu items. Francesca's is my favorite Italian restaurant in town. Next time I'll post pics. I am telling everyone that they have to try this place and I'm already making arrangements to take my family and friends there. read more

Came in a large party and the service was great! The ambiance was that of a local family owned restaurant. Simple casual but upscale enough for a romantic date. Ordered a few things and really enjoyed every bit of it! Definitely will come back again read more

Francesca's Italian Kitchen - Chicken Limone - Italian Near Me - Temecula, California

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5/5 wow best Italian food in town. Had an Amazing Meat sauce Spaghetti with side of sausage and meatball appetizer during appetizer. And Chicken mama Mia and Soufflé was super delicious. 5/5 Service. Waiter was very attentive, knew the menu like back of his hand, and made great recommendations. 5/5 ambiance was romantic, with piano jazz music, and candle lights at the table! read more

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Recently had Francesca's Italian Kitchen Cater my daughters wedding reception. We chose the Spaghetti & Meatballs and the Pasta Primavera for a group of 30. We worked with Maryam Yousif, who was extremely helpful and accommodating. The full pans were plentiful and our guests commented that food was delicious. Could have easily fed 40 people. We had plenty of leftovers. Maryam also allowed us to use their chaffing dishes at no-charge. I would definitely use Francesca's again for any Italian Food catered events. Thank You Maryam for your excellent service. read more

The food was decent, the ambiance was nice considering it's a strip mall, the service was thoughtful. The crème brûlée had too liquidity and not much flavor. It's a bit over priced for the quality of food. read more

Great service and food was delicious. Servers were friendly and anticipated our needs before we did. Food was served quickly and was yummy. We will certainly be back. read more

This place is outrageous! We had mussels and a pie. Out if this world! Gilmarie was attentive and fun! Wish we lived here we would be here weekly!!! Great ambiance! read more

The food the service and the ambience were very good Gilmarie was a super server! We had a large group of 15 and the service was great!

I was craving craving pasta and a good glass of wine. We tried Rustico's but the wait was an hour long, so we opted for Francesca's since we hadn't been here in a while and we knew the food and wine would be good. We called ahead and learned there was no wait, which was a bit surprising, but we were excited to head over there. Our server came to take our order and recommended the shrimp tequila fettuccine (not on the menu), it did not seem very Italian, but she said it so popular she had sold about 18 of them today alone, so I went with it. We also ordered a bottle of City Lights Pinot Noir, which we have ordered here before. It was on the menu. When she brought out our wine, we noticed it was already open, not opened at the table like usual. She also turned the bottle around so the label was not facing us. She poured the wine and my husband tried it and said it was okay. When she walked away we turned the bottle around and saw that it was a bottle of Bogle Pinot. Bogle is a $10 bottle of wine. The wine we asked for was close to $40. When we called her over and pointed this out, she said that that's what their vendor sent them. She offered to swap the wine and we got a bottle of Fallbrook Winery Cab. Again, the bottle arrived already open, she just pulled out the loose cork when she poured the wine. Again, we found this odd. When she left, we realized that the cork was absolutely dry. We wondered if they refilled their bottles with a cheaper wine. About 30 minutes later, our food arrived. The place was not busy at all, I saw 3 other tables with customers, so it didn't justify such a long wait. The food wasn't bad though . I then noticed the owner of one of our favorite restaurants, Papa Feta, walk out from the kitchen. We later asked our server if they were the new owners and she confirmed this, but said the kitchen staff was exactly the same and that they had just taken ownership 3 months ago. Later in the evening, the table right behind us voiced their concerns to the same server regarding the service they received and their wait time. It turns out the server was also an owner. We heard her say that they took ownership last month. We noticed a few things she said to them didn't coincide with what she said to us regarding the ownership and kitchen staff. The whole experience was just off. Although the food wasn't bad, my problem was the issue with the wine. It is wrong to deceive customers by serving them something other than what they ordered without informing them first. It is wrong to bring a less expensive bottle out and pour it without showing the customer what you are pouring. We love eating at Papa Feta's and go there often. We will continue to go there because the food is very good, but based on our experience tonight, we will not be dining at Francesca's again. read more

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Went there on a Friday evening around 5. According to the rude waitress, they are under new management and are no longer honoring happy hour prices. The food wasn't bad, but came out at different times after very long waits. This was one of my favorite Italian restaurants in Temecula. And we have gone there many times, but will not go back. As I got a response... the biggest problem was not the happy hour change, it was the loooong wait for the food being served. If you are having chef or cooking issues, an update or apologies are in order. We almost walked out of this establishment for this reason. read more

I moved into the condos across the parking lot last weekend, and have now been here 5 times. Each time has been better then the last. They have the best happy hour in all of Temecula. The food and vine are outstanding. Service is unmatched, I really can care less about the ambiance, it my girlfriend loves it. I counsel t recommend a bar/restaurant any higher. read more

Good food, service and friendly staff but the food is not fully authentic Italian. The filet minion pizza was good but the tiramisu is on the dryer side and not as creamy. read more

Dining at Francesca's was a truly memorable experience. Coming from San Diego, I had high expectations and Francesca's exceeded every one of them. Every bite told a story and was full of incredible flavor. Kevin, was outstanding friendly, efficient, and extremely knowledgeable. He even went above and beyond by making me a handcrafted Bloody Mary from scratch, even though it's not on the menu. Chef Alonso came out personally to greet us and check on our experience, which made the night feel even more special. My favorite dishes were the Bronzino and the lobster risotto both were absolutely exceptional. read more

Customer service was great! Chicken lasagna was amazing!! Gluten free pasta and bread's fantastic! Very friendly environment, we will be back for sure!!!! read more

The new owners have added a lot of specials that seem to change often. If you've eaten here before the new owners, don't worry. The old menu items are still available and still as delicious as before. My wife and I eat here about once every 4 or 5 weeks and highly recommend. Gail Marie waited on us last night and she is very attentive. We highly recommend whenever you're craving good Italian. read more

This is always our take-out option for Saturday nights if we're not in the mood for going out. The food is delicious and they are warm and friendly every time. We order from them at least twice a month. I highly recommend Francesca's. read more

This restaurant went above and beyond! My gluten allergy keeps me from going to new places and they insured I would have what I wanted with no worries.. our service was outstanding and we will definitely be back. 10 stars read more

Francesca's Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Temecula, California

The food was flavorful and rich. I had the spaghetti bolognese and my bf had the sausage ravioli vodka style. Gil Marie was our server. She was charming, bubbly, funny and personable. Her customer service was the kind of service that is hard to find these days. She was on it. read more

This is a must visit spot! The new owner is just perfect. The family friend staff is top notch and super personable and kind. The food was absolutely AMAZING! Party of 12 decided to get our own dishes but tons of sharing going on and everything was sooo good!!! They have a mixologist at the bar for those that want some cocktails and don't leave out the gelato dessert with an espresso on top read more

Francesca's Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Temecula, California

This is my third time dining in at this restaurant, the service was yet again amazing as always. My boyfriend and I got there when they open and sat us right away. My only take that is different is since they are under new ownership, the tortellini feels and tastes different as if they were frozen, I had 10x more tortellini given they were smaller than before which were larger and I think made to cook right away. The pizza was amazing and the filet was so nice and tender. The atmosphere around the restaurant was nice and calm. Very nice and clean as well. read more

Francesca's Italian Kitchen - Tortellini Ricotta E Spinaci truffle filet mignon pizza - Italian Near Me - Temecula, California

I've been a frequent customer here for several years and the food is absolutely amazing! The staff is always on point and the ambience is so beautiful. Not a bad thing to say about this spot!!! read more

Highly recommend. The food and staff are fabulous. They have great deals throughout the week. But more than anything else I have to shout out Christina who helped us decide on everything tonight. I let her know what I was deciding between and she said "how about I get you gnocchi made my way?" I let her know I was down with that. When I tell you it was one of the best dishes of gnocchi I've had in my life it is no exaggeration. She basically took what I was torn between and figured out what I would really like. Here you will find incredible service and delicious food. We will be back! read more

The food is always on point and the service friendly. Check out the add-on's to the desert menu! read more

Francesca's Italian Kitchen - Chocolate Lava Cake - Italian Near Me - Temecula, California

The food was delicious and the atmosphere romantic and fun. Extraordinary service. We had gnocchi that was superb. Save room for the cannoli and spumoni! read more

Francesca's Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Temecula, California

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My husband and I are new residents of Temecula and enjoy trying different restaurants. Francesca's did not disappoint. We made a reservation as it does get very busy later in the evening. We had a starter of calamari and the portion was very generous, as was the delicious bread. Our server Fawn was fantastic! Friendly, helpful and very attentive. We will definitely be going back and recommending Francesca's to others. read more

@francescasitaliankitchen has been in business for 17 years in Temecula CA. Their pasta and bread is made in house. We started with their focaccia with melted garlic butter on top, a couple drinks (espresso martini, strawberry basil Mocktail, and punch Mocktail), and a giant antipasto casareccio which included an assorted selection of Italian cheese, cold cuts, and olives. And because that wasn't enough we also had the fried zucchini blossoms stuffed with mozzarella, parmesan, served with Marinara and the Francesca salad with a tart vinaigrette. For our entrees we had the seafood pasta that was packed with a variety of seafood, which was like cioppino with pasta. The star dish of the night was the black garlic filet ravioli made with House made black garlic ravioli, stuffed with filet mignon, served in a creamy mushroom sauce. We ended with a beautiful house-made vanilla soufflé. read more

Josue Christina and Maryam are the dream team. Every time we come in we feel so welcome and the fresh pasta made from scratch is always amazing. Always the best wine selection with price in mind. Love this place!! read more

Amazing experience. Every single item on the menu is delicious but honestly love coming here just to hang with the bartender Gilmarie. Can't go wrong. Drinks, 10/10,,.food 10/10...company 10/10 read more

Francesca's Italian Kitchen - Italian Near Me - Temecula, California

This place is amazing!!!! Definitely going to be our new favorite local place. The owners were very kind and provided the best service. And the food was OUTSTANDING!!! read more