We visited Franco's Ristorante back in November, and honestly... it's the definition of classic…read moreItalian comfort food done right. The vibes are cozy, neighborhood-spot energy, and the service makes you feel like a regular even on your first visit. We ordered the Franco's Pizette, Chicken Giardiniera, Chicken Milanese, and the Pipette à la Vodka -- and every single dish delivered. The chicken was crispy yet tender, the giardiniera had the perfect kick, and that vodka sauce? Creamy, rich, and absolutely addictive. The portions were generous and everything tasted fresh and homemade. This is one of those places where you can tell they take pride in the food -- no shortcuts, just solid Italian cooking that leaves you full and already planning your next visit. If you're looking for a Chicago Italian spot that feels comforting, flavorful, and consistent, Franco's Ristorante is a must-try.

Cute little Italian restaurant in Bridgeport. Great service, authentic food…read more Not pictured: Cesar salad.

Extra crowded with game day but they moved very quickly. Seating challenged but we scored a spot…read more Plenty of options but we chose the famous steak sandwich with cheese and peppers, pasta fagioli soup, fries and beer. The sandwich not overly breaded and just enough sauce and cheese. The hot peppers were good on it but I should have got the sweet peppers too. My friend said her fries were fresh but just a little undercooked. The soup was different from the standard pasta fagioli that I have had which seemed to be a cream based maybe cheese in it and beans no beef. But it was still good. I added a pinch of salt The pizza looked delicious as did the ice cream. I would have loved to try a beef as I haven't been here since I was a kid. Half of a large sandwich and I was stuffed. Great vibe and definitely a sox fans haven. The servers were kind and again even with a line out the door the they moved quickly.

How the fuck does this place have 4.6 stars?…read more To kick things off, the ordering process is absolutely retarded. In one line you have access to only 90% of the menu and then there is another line where you can only get pizza and they don't make it clear at all. Every single worker we encountered was extremely rude. It was almost comical how useless the staff was. . We finally got a slice of pizza, which tasted like the kind of pizza the elementary school cafeteria would serve, worst crust ive ever had. When I ordered a diet coke, it took almost 15 minutes for them to get it and call it out. Like just open the fridge youre standing in front of and hand me a bottle. Right when I thought I couldn't have a worse experience, this lady screamed and freaked out and her and her friend grabbed all their stuff and ran out because there was a rat under their table. Holy fuck please do not come here if you have a shred of self respect.

If you haven't had Punky's you should probably keep it that way. I spent $50....FIFTY on mediocre…read morefood which consisted of a slice of pizza, a breaded steak sandwich, a chicken wrap, and two drinks. Then they hand me my cup's which is a 16 oz cup. Mind you...that is the size of a red solo cup. The pizza looked good, it truly was not. Steak sandwich was okay. My wife said she wasn't too crazy about the wrap. If you want better food/quality/pricing head eastbound down 26th to Ricobenes's. It's hard to support a small business with prices like that Place is legit ass!!!

Got delivery from here in a Friday night. Totally average food, people hype it up because it's…read moretavern style and because of the CCSW (chicken Caesar salad wrap). I didn't get the CCSW though. I got the eggplant parm sandwich, which was fine, lacked depth, but it was a very simple eggplant parm. My partner got the stuffed gnocchi, and mozzarella sticks. He liked the gnocchi, the mozzarella sticks were fine, frozen to fryer style. We also got the pepperoni pizza, it was spongier than tavern style, cheesy, overall fine. All was just okay.

This is a neighborhood family restaurant that started as a grocery/mini mart that eventually became…read morea restaurant. Ordered their broiled steak and zuppa de pesce. First off, the owner, Nacho was very accommodating and allowed us to change the sides of the broiled steak from potatoes to mushroom risotto without extra charge. He even offered us some water while we waited for our take out order which is something you no longer see nowadays. Service was a 20/10! Then the food - OMG. The steak was cooked to perfection and flavorful. We were glad that we had the risotto as it was just the right pairing with the steak. The pasta and the seafood that came with was utterly sublime. They did not skimp on the seafood with mussels, clams, fish, shrimp and squid. All done perfectly and not rubbery at all. Overall, a quaint Italian restaurant that can compete with any downtown establishments but with the price and heart of Bridgeport. Free parking on the streets and clean simple tables inside of you want to dine in. Thanks for 25 years and looking to many more!

I've been coming to Gio's for years - usually for lunch with clients from work. The place has a…read moregreat vibe being a neighborhood spot with really consistent Italian dishes in a quasi-deli/grocery store setting. This visit was my first time for dinner and I brought my wife and daughter with me. It was a last minute decision, so we didn't come prepared with a bottle of wine (it's a B.Y.O.B. establishment), so it was water for us. Overall, the service was fine. We seemed to be continually waiting on bread, but I don't think that was our server's fault, because she was spot-on with everything else. We ordered the Goat Cheese Bruschetta for an appetizer which was served with some small toast points, but it wasn't enough. Some more warm bread was needed, but alas, we didn't get it until our dinner had already arrived. The other appetizer we ordered was the Stuffed Artichoke, and it was absolutely delicious. Ordering these out at a restaurant is typically a crap-shoot because they are prepared so many different ways. Gio's version was heavier on the breadcrumbs instead of cheese, and also featured a nice black pepper flavor. My wife got the Grilled Calamari for her meal. The squid was fine, but they doused it in balsamic vinegar, and it was a bit overpowering. I got the Baked Cavatelli and it was exactly as expected. Homemade bits of pasta with a ricotta spiked marinara and topped with golden melted mozzarella cheese. Really good. My daughter ordered a special Fusilli pasta arrabbiata sauce and fresh mozzarella cheese. The pasta and sauce were great, but they just cut chunks of mozzarella cheese and placed them on top of the pasta. It just kind of made it difficult to eat. Maybe smaller slices, or even thinner slices so you could incorporate it into the pasta? It wasn't an issue with the flavors... Just the whole mechanics in trying to eat it. This review is long overdue... This place has been serving up above average Italian food in this neighborhood for years. If I lived in the neighborhood, this would be a regular spot for me and my family.

Always great service from the kids at the counter. The foods great. Ambiance is super chill. I love…read moremy neighborhood spot. Oh, and they take care of us military/first responders which is appreciated bc we are always buying lunch for each other when a few coworkers that can't get out of the unit to get lunch for them selves.

For the cost, cannot and do not recommend. The burger patties were average at best (definitely…read morerecommend other places in the neighborhood over this). Fries, when asked for well done, are good but a large is $7 plus. That said, I probably should not have ordered that size. Do like the fact that they got the fountain drinks back, but the base cost of the cup is $2.99 so only get that if you're thirsty. The fizz factor is pretty good, though so I love that. The saving grace here is that the staff is always very friendly, and every interaction I had has been good. A bit of advice would be to capitalize on that great customer service and extend it to how you approach your food, because this is really not special stuff for the price.

We thought the food was delicious would recommend it We had it delivered on time and hotread more

Me & a friend shared a pizza (I think it was pepperoni with hot honey???) and a salad that had…read moreapples & a nut. The pizza was just ok, not blown away. The salad was tasty. The place is cute & cozy, but way too small & tables very close to each other...not a fan of this at all. Also, you order at the counter & the food is brought out to your table, so if you go, I suggest looking at the menu online first so you're not holding up the line & to get a table if eating in.

Looking for a little deep dish before an event in the area, and Pizano's seemed like a perfect…read moreopportunity. It's a large place and on a Thursday at 5 pm, it was mostly folks seated at the large bar and a couple of tables - loads of room for walk-ins. I got a friendly welcome from the host and the bartender. The bar has a wide range of beers on tap, including Guinness (my favorite), so I ordered a Guinness and an individual deep dish sausage pizza. I had heard the place has Malnati roots, so I was curious to see how the pizzas compared. The crust was fantastic, very much like the Malnati butter-crust -- crunchy and rich and delicious. Rather than the Malnati sausage disk, Pizano's gives you chunks. The entirety of the contents of the deep dish (sausage, cheese, tomato) were underseasoned and almost bland. They provide salt, pepper, and other seasonings to add, and you really have to add them. It was a very satisfying pizza, but with better seasoning, it could be great. That said, I'd be happy to go back.

While on a business trip, I decided to try Pizano's…read more I ordered Robert's Favorite dish; it was tasty and rustic. However, I was disappointed with the amount of water in the bowl; it was a bit too soupy. Overall, it was decent, and I will be back to try their other dishes if I am on this side of town again.

PIZZA CAPRI stepped in at a moment's notice and truly saved my cousin's birthday celebration. MR…read more ERIC assured me he needed only twenty minutes to prepare the dining area for our party, and when we arrived, the team was already finalizing the setup. We were seated in less than twenty minutes and immediately greeted with a smile and warm, freshly baked bread, olive oil, and appetizers. Our gratitude was so great that we gave MR. ERIC a standing ovation. We were also fortunate to have MS. JOY as our server--she was exceptional. She accommodated our group of eighteen flawlessly, getting every order correct and anticipating our needs throughout the evening. The food was EXCELLENT, with GENEROUS portions that everyone thoroughly enjoyed. We truly appreciated the kindness, professionalism, and warm, friendly atmosphere. THANK YOU AGAIN, Pizza Capri, for turning our night into a wonderful experience.

Great neighborhood Italian. They have good pizza and pasta. Service is always very good. Pizza and…read morepasta heat up well if you take leftovers. Everything is good.

Today, I ordered my free small Birthday Pizza. Also, a…read moremedium House salad. Began going to Lou's in 1971 when they first opened, 55 years ago. Was very nice to be rewarded with a free pizza. My favorite pizza!!

I was visiting Chicago and really wanted to try Chicago-style deep dish pizza for the first time,…read moreso I stumbled upon this Lou Malnati's Pizzeria location near my hotel. They have many different toppings to choose from, as well as their signature pizzas. I came with a couple people, and we ordered two medium sized signature deep dish pizzas: the Lou and the Margherita Pesto. I really enjoyed them both, but there's something about the simpler pizza with minimal toppings that I'll always prefer. We also had enough pizza to take as leftovers! It took about 30 minutes for our pizzas to come out, which we were told is the standard time to make a deep dish pizza. Our waiter was also really friendly and came to check up on us while we were waiting for our meals. It was also pretty busy on a weekday evening, so we waited about 15 minutes for a table. I'll say it was worth the wait!

Hot & Fresh!! Right amount of sauce and cheese!! Service was super fast and great definitely…read morerecommend

This is literally the worst pizza resturant in the city. I ordered a pizza and had to wait a hour…read morethen an additional 45 because they have to remake it, it was made incorrectly. The manager had an attitude and offered me $5 back for a $30 pizza. The star was required