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Francesco's Pizzeria & Restaurant

3.6 (58 reviews)
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Closed • 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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Cathy's Favorite
Rich B.

Full disclosure - I am an avowed pizza snob, who grew up in Yonkers, spitting distance (with a favorable tailwind) from the Bronx. I am also partial to thinner crust pizza. With that said, i am a big fan of the pizza served by Francesco's, a quaint Italian restaurant and pizzeria founded in 1988. I had heard about it from two friends whom I'd met on the Windsor Locks Canal Trail. Brian goes there every other week or so, normally for pizza. The dog named "June"'s owner also swears they have the best pizza in the Suffield area. So.... Hoping for thin crust, I ordered "Cathy's Favorite", which consists of mozz, garlic sauce, eggplant, ricotta, and spinach (hey, my doctor says to eat more veggies!). To go. When I arrived, the place was a beehive of activity. And the aroma...heavenly. My mild disappointment at opening the box and seeing thicker pizza was outweighed by the quality of the pie. Very generous with the toppings, and my taste buds did a little dance. Definitely a great pie, not at all doughy. Next time, I have to try one of the chicken dishes or house specials. Call b4 going. I believe they are currently closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Francesco's Best. (Eggplant/Veal parmigiana
Phil B.

I've been past this place about a million times. My lady and I decided to try it after I randomly thought about it, while looking up menus. This place checked all of the boxes! From start to finish everything we ordered was fresh hot and AMAZING! If you're looking for a small intimate traditional Italian restaurant I highly recommended this place! We will definitely be back!

Meatball app with fresh ricotta. Delicious

This restaurant has a new interior and a new menu. Elegant inside, and the food is fantastic. (The food quality rivals any Italian restaurant in nearby West Hartford or Glastonbury.) Our group had warm baked fresh bread with honey butter, lightly fried spicy calamari with crushed marinara sauce, home made meatballs with fresh ricotta, greens with glazed pecans/cranberries/goat cheese, warm garlic cheesy-bread, hot turkey grinder on a home baked grinder roll, and boneless wings with sweet Chile sauce and home made blue cheese dressing. Everything we had was fresh, hot, and amazing. Best restaurant around here by far. A hidden gem... Didn't want to write this as they are already starting to get crowded. Try it you won't regret it.

Alfredo sauce, with Broccoli and chicken.
Bird P.

Last time we went the food portions had not only shrunk, but the quality ( very sadly) had gone down. Everything we ordered was a grease laden mess. Not sure what happened here? Also, the rudeness of the waitress just went to, okay, maybe this is just a bad day ( per first review), to why in the middle of asking a question does she walk away, why is she glaring ? Perhaps it is because the food is now terrible ...

Eggplant Fries!!!

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Caught up with my brothers there for pizza. The food was great as always. My go to pizza place in the area

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Great friendly service and the pizzas are pretty good. They are are, however, Very pricey.

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Excellent food! Service is always great whether you dine in or take-out. Gluten free options as well.

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Two people in kitchen weren't wearing their masks while making pizzas, when I came in to pick up a take out order. Buyer beware.

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I don't usually give 5 stars, but this restaurant ticked all the boxes! Service was exceptional as…read morewe let the staff know that we didn't have much time to dine due to an appt. Food came out extra quick and that was just the beginning. We ordered the Blackened Pasta, the Vegetarian Delight Sandwich and a Burger with Onion Rings. Hands down, the very best Vegetarian sandwich ever with a large portobello mushroom and fresh, crisp vegetables and pesto! The panini shaped bread was perfectly toasted with a good crisp texture. The Blackened Pasta was Al dente, robust and richly flavored in a delightful Cajun cream sauce, paired with complimentary warm freshly baked loaf of bread we received upon being seated. The burger was a juicy, large patty covered in cheese under bright red onions and super green, crisp lettuce under a delicately fresh bun. Onion rings were anything but greasy which was a nice surprise. The atmosphere was modern with rich cherrywood tables, and the whole dining area was very neat and clean. This place deserves a much brighter exterior, however, to match its delectable food and high energy service. We can't wait to return!

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4.3(6 reviews)
3.8 mi

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Food: My family of 4 hesitantly ordered three pizzas, sizes…read moreonly 14" Neapolitan style. In all the pizza dough was perfect, crispy and thin, yet soft and chewy. The charcoal along the crust was a necessary addition. Buffalo Ranch Chicken was a beautiful sight and was the pizza that got me to try this place. Unfortunately it was not as flavorful as I hoped, the cilantro overly garnished, and neither the Buffalo sauce nor Ranch stood out. Good for looks and photo ops. Pepperoni, while not was a popular choice via through website was may favorite. Pepperoni was crisped along its rounded edges while not too greasy. Making it their own, there was an extra addition of Parmesan cheese which I found enriching. It was a great enhanced spin on the basic pepperoni pizza. Margarita, one of their most popular also didn't wow me but it was good. The tomato sauce was sweet however I wish there was more Mozzarella or just larger slices. It also seemed they added cheese on the entire pizza, having a general cheese flavor throughout the whole slice. Service: Very kind and genuine people. Quick service and the time stamp on my online order was met almost on the dot. Ambiance: This made Moz their own place and somewhere I have never seen before. Of Southeastern Asian ownership, the music and decorating in the shop reflected this. Additionally the style and color of some of the pizza toppings remind me of such flavors. Overall it was a relaxed and welcoming spot.

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