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    Francesco's Ristorante

    3.5 (164 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian, Wine Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    FRANCESCO'S RISTORANTE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Theresa S.

    Enjoyed a lovely dinner here with family. They have had dinner here many time's before and suggested dining on a Monday as they have a special 2 for $39.99 with a bottle of wine included with Entree , soup or salad and a cannoli ! The restaurant is neat and clean with plenty of seating . Our server was exceptionally polite and professional. I ordered Chicken Marsala , the portion was substantial and enough to bring some leftovers home . The chicken was moist , tender and delicious, with a flavorful Marsala sauce with plenty of mushrooms. We had a very nice dinner and we all enjoyed our selections.

    Italian Wedding Soup
    Ramón Y.

    The Sunday Golfers enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Francesco's Ristorante in Summerfield, FL. I had made a reservation for 11 people at noon, and as usual, my spouse and I arrived 30 minutes early to ensure everything was ready. We were warmly greeted by Gaetano, the restaurant manager, who asked whether we preferred our table in the main dining room or off to the side. Since our group can be lively, I mentioned not wanting to disturb other guests. He assured me it wouldn't be a problem. Although the table wasn't yet set, Gaetano personally arranged it for us, even asking where I'd like the single guest to be seated. Because our group is made up of couples, I always request that pairs sit across from each other--it makes both conversation and billing easier. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with artwork and wall colors that evoke the charm of Italy. Gaetano, originally from Sicily, clearly brings authenticity to the atmosphere. He then introduced us to our server, Savannah, promising we were in good hands--and he was absolutely right. As each golfer arrived, Savannah promptly took drink orders, followed by appetizers, and then entrées. Service was attentive and well-paced, especially impressive for a group of 11. As is my tradition, I ordered pizza to test the kitchen's skill. Being someone who makes New Haven-style "apizza" at home, I hold restaurants to a high standard. Earlier, I had explained to Gaetano that I wanted a simple pie--just sauce, a touch of Pecorino Romano, and a well-charred crust with a solid undercarriage. He assured me it could be done and encouraged me to tell Savannah exactly how I wanted it. She listened carefully, and the result did not disappoint. Every dish at the table was enjoyed, and Savannah's service was excellent throughout. The timing of the entrées was smooth, even with such a large party. In the end, Francesco's delivered on every level--ambiance, service, and food. Bravo to Gaetano and Savannah for making our Sunday Golfers' lunch such a success. Francesco's has certainly earned a spot on our regular rotation, and you can expect to see us again.

    Nice wine pour and peroni
    Karen R.

    Food was outstanding! Local spot catering to family & seniors Great service. And although they have adorable alcoves booths, they are limited. The main dining room is stil.cozy. Wine was affordable with big pours. The salmon was perfect. The trio was bountiful. Recommend this place and even though Italian isn't my favorite type of food, hope to go again

    frozen Vegetables

    Subject: Extremely disappointing 80th Birthday celebration - Frozen food and poor service I visited this establishment on December 23, 2025, to celebrate an 80th birthday, and it was a disaster from start to finish. The Food: My steak dinner arrived with vegetables that were literally still frozen. This is not only a failure of quality control but a basic health and safety concern. When I pointed this out, the waitress was completely indifferent, offering no apology and only a dismissive "I'll get you more." No I do not want more frozen vegetables!! The Service: After we ordered three cakes for our table of nine to share, the waitress dropped them off and walked away. She failed to provide clean dessert forks or small plates. Because she disappeared, my guests were forced to share cake using dirty dinner forks and passing plates around, which was incredibly embarrassing for a celebratory event. Management & Accountability: When I finally addressed these issues during payment, the waitress was defensive and rude, telling me I "should have asked" for silverware. At no point did she apologize, nor did she offer to involve a manager to rectify the situation. This was an unprofessional and frankly "disgusting" experience for a landmark birthday. I would not recommend this place to anyone who expects edible food or basic hospitality. I hope that management sees this and they are more then welcome to contact me tmdhpd@aol.com

    Sally H.

    Great bartenders good food Cc, Margo, and Jamie. Great drinks. Also hood food. Great atmosphere. Like going to Chreers. Like to see CC on bar more

    Only about half left of the eggplant rottallini, but fantastic!
    Bill W.

    Definitely a great find! 6 of us went and all really liked the food. I ordered the Eggplant Rotallini and it was wonderful! The service was great as well! The place was packed and still the food came out fast. The bread for the table comes with a homemade balsamic dipping sauce that was fabulous. The house balsamic dressing was also really good and a little different from the sauce. My wife ordered a pasta with 2 shrimp and it was gluten free. She had to pour off the extra butter, but it too was really good. They have daily lunch specials and we will be back to try a menu full of great options. If I could, I would give it a 4.5 star rating. They discount for cash if you choose as well.

    Trio: spaghetti, lasagna, chicken parm.

    In our unending quest to find the best Italian in or near The Villages, we hit Francesco's in Summerfield last night. We will never go back. On the plus side, they got us seated exactly on time even in high season just before a busy Valentine's Day weekend. The decor looks like it's been recently refurbished and was pleasant. But those are the only positive things I can say. The Chardonnay didn't taste like Kendall Jackson. Similarly, the pasta fagioli soup, while decent, tasted more like navy bean. Our son didn't care for the Italian wedding soup at all. The bread, which came with the meal, was just okay and was served with an oddly heavy balsamic glaze. They brought two of our meals out early which meant we all had to wait because the guys weren't going to eat with out me. Our son said the pizza tasted like it was frozen. My husband's trio (spaghetti, lasagna, and chicken parm) was average at best and was doused in a tasteless red sauce. My linguini with clams was awful. The clams were slimy and chewy, the sauce was heavy not light and the noodles were way undercooked. I mean there's al dente and then there was this. The service was competent yet rushed, but I'll give them a pass because it was busy. If this restaurant was five minutes up the road I might be willing to try again, hoping to discover a decent entree. But given it's expensive and a 45 minute drive, best case scenario, (they are way up Route 27 past Spanish Springs) I think we'll be giving Francesco's a pass.

    Spaghetti swimming in sauce plus note the dirty plates to right that just sat there.

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    Fabulous Service and a really good pizza ! Italiano style ! Very close to The Villages off 411

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