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    Lucio's Restaurant

    3.8 (52 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 5:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    He even bought a bowl for my seafood shells

    Would recommend. Smaller, but very nice restaurant. All the staff was very nice and kept our drinks filled after a long hot day of hiking. We had calamari fried to perfection, not at all rubbery, as well as escargot, very good. All the entrees come with garlic knots and salad for the table. The server restocked the garlic knots without questions and they were fresh and a great addition to the meal. I did like them but the bottoms became a bit tough as they cooled. The salad is a bowl for the table, unlimited of course. It has dark leafy greens, bell peppers, carrots, cucumbers, and three choices of dressing, serve yourself. The prices are on par for a nice Italian place. Some restaurants will give you a large, shallow plate that looks like a lot of food but is deceiving. That is NOT the case here, you get a lot of pasta and will not go hungry. Make sure to ask about the dessert tray, 10/10 recommend the rum cheese cake

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    I love Lucios. Small town atmosphere...big city taste. Our waiter was super attentive and friendly. I had prime rib with fettuccine, wife had chicken Alfredo, daughter had chicken parm, and son had spaghetti with two huge meatballs. The fried mozzarella was awesome as an appetizer along with the killer rolls. The house salad is pretty basic but the desserts were amazing. They bring you out a little tray with a live sampling of every dessert on the menu. I love that place. They also have really good veal.

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    Best in Franklin for Italian food, friendly service and ambiance! Just need to be open more often than Thursday-Saturday evening!!

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    We went there a few weeks ago & it was just okay. Met the chef/owner Lucio. Glad it's so popular. I will give it another chance.

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    Best eggplant parm I've ever tasted. Love the service, love the food.

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    I love this place great food very nice atmosphere and friendly staff I would recommend it

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    Another great meal at Lucios. The veal cannelloni was magnificent!!the service was even better!! A "must-try" in Franklin!!

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    One of the best restaurants to eat at in Franklin! The food, atmosphere, and staff were excellent.

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