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Francesca's Trattoria


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4.5 of 5 stars 40 ratings
40 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
30
4.0 of 5 stars
2
3.0 of 5 stars
6
2.0 of 5 stars
0
1.0 of 5 stars
2
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#1 of 130 restaurants in Gainesville
  • Cuisines: Italian

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5 of 5 stars
artsy13   1 contribution
palatka
Nov 13, 2009

My husband and I were in Gainesville this past weekend for the UF vs Vanderbilt football game. The game wasn't until 7:15 PM so we had a little time to kill around town. At the suggestion of some of our local friends, we decided to stop into Francesca's for an early dinner. We are lacking a quality italian restaurant where... more

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1 of 5 stars
AMK2009   1 contribution
Gainesville
Nov 2, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I decided to stop by and check out this new restaurant. We arrived at 9:50pm on a Friday night to find half the restaurant closed. The bar tender said they were open - just slow so he was in the process of closing down. We were able to sit at the bar. We ordered a glass of... more

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5 of 5 stars
GainesilleTraveler   1 contribution
Gainesville, FL
Oct 27, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I visited this restaurant for the first time shortly after returning from my travels in Italy. What surprised me about the sauces there was the fresh tomato flavor. Upon coming back, I realized that I had been eating Americanized Italian food. Thank heavens for Francesca's! This is the restaurant my husband and I always choose to celebrate those special occasions! more

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3 of 5 stars
fsugator   1 contribution
Florida
Oct 8, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We ordered a 12 " pizza with mushrooms and grilled chicken and a child sized lasagna. With a small internet discount the total was $29. We brought home the pizza and It maybe served 1 1/2 people at the most. The crust was thin and the toppings were scarce. I understand the economy is bad, the restaurant is only 1... more

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5 of 5 stars
Mpisasik   1 contribution
Florida
Sep 29, 2009

Best food, nicest employees, comfortable atmosphere and reasonable prices. I'm getting hungry for the food just writing about it, good thing I brought home some garlic rolls. =] This food does not compare to Olive Garden; trust me, I'm an Italian food guru. Make sure you make this a priority on your trip! more

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5 of 5 stars
gtrgrl016   1 contribution
gainesville, FL
Aug 25, 2009

What a fabulous treat. Dinner at Francesca's was a treat from start to finish. You can feel the love in this food. The lasagna is some of the best I have ever tasted. I prefer it to my own - sorry Mom! No one serves home made desserts anymore, what a treat to find them here. Thank you. If you... more

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5 of 5 stars
JYo8014   1 contribution
Jacksonville, FL
Aug 24, 2009

You know when wake up from the best dream you've ever had and you then realize what disappointment your real life is by comparison. Well, Francesca's is that great dream and all other restaurants are is your real life. The most important part, the food, blew me away. If I'm going to pay Carabba's prices I'm going to get something... more

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5 of 5 stars
tonygfl   1 contribution
Gainesville
Jul 5, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I love Italian food. My family contains more Rosas', Tonys and Marias than an episode of the Sopranos. Francesca's took me back to a very happy time and place of my life. Usually I avoid restaurants like this, being of the opinion nobody does it like my family, so why spend the money to make what I can (and do)... more

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1 of 5 stars
charlestonwv   1 contribution
Charleston, WV
Jul 3, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

The food was mediocre at best. The only thing included with the entree was a couple little rolls. The service was terrible. The server needs a course in manners and service. They acted like we were a major inconvenience. Save your money and time, go to Fazioli's. more

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3 of 5 stars
werabtsmiles   2 contributions
Gainesville, Florida
Jun 29, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

We ate at Francesca's and the atmosphere was excellent. The service was attentive. The meal of eggplant parmesean was well prepared and most tasty. The red sauce was excellent. The complaint is the value of the other meal at $18.50 for penne with shrimp and broccoli. There were total of 3 large shrimp in the entree. The salad is a... more

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Francesca's Trattoria Address

4410 NW 25th Place, Gainesville, FL 32606
Tel: 352.378.7152
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.