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Franchino

Franchino

(Now Closed)
Italian Restaurant$$$$
North Beach, San Francisco
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  • Danielle E.heart icon on user image
    Danielle EbsteinMarch 5, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Favorite/best Italian restaurant in SF! sisters are hosts & mom is chef! The homemade gnocchi is delectable esp w/ the Alfredo/pesto/tomato sauce option! Tiny restaurant but usually can walk in.
  • amber b.
    amber booneMay 11, 2019
    This place is one of my favorites to stop by when visiting SF. Great food, wait staff who treat you like family - can’t beat it.
  • Emmaheart icon on user image
    EmmaMarch 19, 2017
    What a great experience we had! The food is amazing, the service is perfect, we felt like home! We will definitely come back.
  • Douglas O.
    Douglas ONovember 5, 2012
    Best gnocchi I have ever had in my life, better then in Italy. Monica was so friendly, the mother and father are sweet. No doubt a stellar meal for anyone looking for some of the best Italian
  • Aaron P.heart icon on user image
    Aaron PollockMay 14, 2018
    Been here 25+ times
    Our favorite restaurant for 7 years now! Always ask for the daily specials, you can't go wrong. If they have it, the truffle gnocchi is incredible!
  • Tim M.heart icon on user image
    Tim MacalinoSeptember 6, 2017
    Definitely try: Chicken Saltimbocca:Sauteed and covered with prosciutto and mozzarella. Grilled veggies on the side.
  • Amelia M.heart icon on user image
    Amelia ManiSeptember 30, 2019
    You can’t go wrong with one of their pasta specials! They make awesome in house pastas. A great North Beach find!
  • Danny F.
    Danny FernandezDecember 31, 2013
    Awesome Italian food here with a group of 6 and we all had different plates and we all had great comments. The lasagna was amazing!
  • Randy C.
    Randy CarpenterNovember 5, 2012
    Best risotto I have had in years!! This family owned and operated local restaurant is an absolute must while in SFO! I felt as though I was a guest in the owners home!!!
  • Amber G.
    Amber GardnerJune 10, 2013
    The homemade gnocchi with Gorgonzola sauce is a MUST. It will leave you speechless.
  • Max W.heart icon on user image
    Max WennekerSeptember 16, 2017
    Good basic cheap Italian food. Family run. Liked the chicken Parmesan. Wish the bread and appetizers were more interesting.
  • Timothy H.heart icon on user image
    Timothy HongNovember 13, 2017
    Capellini with Aurora cream sauce was fantastic. Their seafood is super fresh. Great service.
  • Greg Z.heart icon on user image
    Greg ZimmermanNovember 15, 2012
    Fantastic place. Had a plate of risotto that damn near changed my life. Owner might be the nicest guy in the world.
  • Jamie P.
    Jamie PetersonSeptember 29, 2013
    The most wonderful food served by a mom and pop type of setting. My new fav restaurant in Little Italy.
  • Melissa M.
    Melissa MonroeOctober 10, 2013
    Excellent meal. The Cabernet was fabulous! Atmosphere very Italian family like. Highly recommend!
  • Nanaheart icon on user image
    NanaNovember 23, 2014
    Chicken parmigiana is not deep fried and covered with cheese. Heavenly. Oh and snowball, I would eat that again
  • Alison T.heart icon on user image
    Alison ToigoJune 28, 2019
    BEST chicken picatta and chicken marsala EVER!!! DELICIOUS food and GREAT service!!! 😍
  • Omar R.
    Omar RaheemFebruary 8, 2012
    Family owned and operated for 20+ years. This was my first time here and the risotto blanco was fresh and hot. Nice lunch find!
  • Sam W.heart icon on user image
    Sam WellerMarch 16, 2018
    All food is very good. Seafood ravioli are excellent
  • Abdullahheart icon on user image
    AbdullahAugust 16, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The cream sauce is incredible!! And Also the Scamorza this family has amazing menu!! Graatzii 🍲👌😍
  • Tyler B.
    Tyler BonillaMarch 19, 2011
    What an Italian experience! Family-owned, the father was drunk the night we ate there. Great, authentic Italian. Could have done without the drunken father!
  • Ratch
    RatchFebruary 10, 2012
    Hands down, best Italian food I've ever had! Great little place, family owned :) try the mussels and the tirimisu!
  • Helio M.heart icon on user image
    Helio MedeirosMarch 24, 2017
    Delicious soup and pesto fettuccini with chicken
  • FuDz v.
    FuDz v4.0November 24, 2013
    This place has a warm family feeling. The staff are friendly and the food is great.
  • Carlosheart icon on user image
    CarlosAugust 30, 2014
    Fettuccine was super good but the best was the dessert : get the snowball!
  • Keith B.heart icon on user image
    Keith BlodornApril 1, 2018
    Fantastic little family place!
  • Peter L.
    Peter LynchNovember 22, 2013
    The side of sausage as an appetizer is perfect for dipping the bread!!!
  • Ibrahim Y.heart icon on user image
    Ibrahim YildirimMarch 4, 2015
    Do NOT leave without trying the "Snowball" it is simply AMAZING!!
  • Wendy
    WendyAugust 14, 2013
    Great food, but the service is very pushy to order. Would have been perfect wo the servers
  • Rodrigo W.heart icon on user image
    Rodrigo WolschickMay 15, 2013
    The best Fettuccine al pesto I ever had!
  • Karen
    KarenOctober 19, 2012
    My new favorite restaurant in SF. Order a snowball.
  • Guilherme N.heart icon on user image
    Guilherme Nazareth de SouzaSeptember 11, 2018
    Amazing Carbonara pasta
  • Anna C.
    Anna CJuly 31, 2011
    Come for the atmosphere, stay for more atmosphere. The food will sustain you.
  • Todd K.
    Todd KellyOctober 26, 2010
    Amazing place - so welcoming, wonderful food. Gnocchi was perfection.
  • Sam W.heart icon on user image
    Sam WellerMarch 16, 2018
    Seafood ravioli. But coffee leaves much to be desired
  • Maha A.
    Maha AldossarySeptember 2, 2013
    Go for Rossetto with aurora sauce ♡
  • Fernando M.
    Fernando MaclenNovember 16, 2011
    Gnocchi della casa it's a must here.
  • Emmanuel S.heart icon on user image
    Emmanuel SarJune 4, 2014
    Pretty disappointed by those famous gnocchi. All chewy and cream was too heavy. Gave me stomach ache. Good service though.
  • Steve F.
    Steve FurgesonApril 8, 2013
    Owner is awesome!!!
  • Sam W.heart icon on user image
    Sam WellerMarch 16, 2018
    Coffee is mediocre to say the least.
  • Holly
    HollyFebruary 22, 2010
    Gnocchi- best I've ever had.
  • Dennis W.
    Dennis WangAugust 17, 2010
    Best italian .... wow... gnochi are wow....
  • Kesh P.
    Kesh PatelFebruary 4, 2010
    Must have borrata cheese and bruchetta...amazing!
  • Qianqian W.
    Qianqian WuSeptember 8, 2013
    Worst food ever.
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