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Francesco's Bistro

4.2 (85 reviews)
ModeratePizza, Italian
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Intimate
Good for groups

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Great food amazing service the soup of the day was a little extra it was called "pizza soup" but it was good would come again

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Amazing food, awesome service! Yummy! Staff is incredibly accommodating! The only drawback was I couldn't articulate enough with this silly computer program.

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Christina S.

I love this place! Been there a few times now. The service is always great and the food really great. We had a bottle of wine. A nice Malbec and just $25. Chicken Alfredo, Salmon, and Veal Parmesan. A great place to stop in on M46. Do t waste your time driving to mt pleasant.

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Food was delicious. Highly recommend. Cheryl was our server and she was fun!! A great sense of humor--thanks!!

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Good Italian food, the only Italian restaurant I have ever been in that does not serve lasagna

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Great food, great service . One of the best places in the area to eat. You will definitely be missing out if you don't try this place.

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Excellent waitstaff, amazing food and friendly atmosphere! Ask for Courtney or Cheryl.

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We love Francesco's! The food is delicious and the servers are great. Julia is our favorite.

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3 years ago

Great food, service is always top notch. The only true Italian joint in the area and it's worth every penny.

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Amazing food and staff! They treat you like family. Always comfortable and clean...highly recommend!

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Very nice restaurant. The food was good, the service great and it was clean. We were traveling a long way and it provided a nice break.

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