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Francesco's


3.0 of 5 stars 9 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Italian
  • Price range: €1-14 ($1-$20)

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2 of 5 stars
Lmcathy   6 contributions
Sacramento, California
Nov 17, 2009

We were there at a peak hour and it was awful. The noise from all the diners jammed in together was deafening, and then of course there is music over that and the noise from the kitchen. (They had an open area so you could see them cooking.) The worst thing was that the waiters were racing all around you... more

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1 of 5 stars
Scooper80   8 contributions
Long Beach
Nov 18, 2008

Awful. Absolutely awful. While it has been in business for over 40 years, Francesco's has some of the worst food I've ever consumed. I ate here prior to a flight, and wish I would have waited and had a crappy hotdog at the airport instead. The decor is outdated: ugly silk flowers, dark wooden columns, a large dinner-style counter. We... more

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5 of 5 stars
richard1s   30 contributions
Dallas Texas
Nov 22, 2007

No trip though the Oakland airport is complete without at least one stop at Francesco's Restaurant. This is an old, established family restaurant; it is always jammed with locals at lunchtime. Try the DiLullo’s Special (egg, peppers, spinach, sausage, ground sirloin etc) and if you’re lucky enough to be there at lunchtime on Tuesday, the Osso Buco is to die... more

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4 of 5 stars
skiper2   20 contributions
New Orleans
Oct 8, 2006
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Dined here the night before we departed the West Coast from the Oakland airport. Large resturant on a corner on the main road going to the terminal. Food was typical Italian and very good. Service was excellent w/ a large serving staff. Very busy but not a long wait. Reminded me of a large family owned resturant from the 1950's... more

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Francesco's Address

8520 Pardee Dr, Oakland, CA 94621
Tel: (510) 569-0653 Fax: (510) 569-8064
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.