I went 3 times to eat there and this place is perfect!!!! We also appreciate the service, we've been served by the Italian girl, I don't remember how to write her name cause it's to long, but she is really nice,professional and she has a beautiful smile.. We are going back wendsay cause we have some Italian friends coming to... More

We had pizza, wine (Montepulciano) and Tiramisu for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed all three! We tried to go back tonight, but it was jammed pack! We will definitely go back again!

Wow now this is what a family restaurant is all about. We visit everytime we are in Sarasota for the winter. This year, is the best..... you just know a good place when you walk in and the aroma hits you. Everything is made fresh so be patient. Enjoy a glass of wine and some homemade bread and feel like... More

Truly the BEST place for Italian food in Florida! Small, intimate, really, really good food, homemade bread... YUM. Try the chicken piccata, you won't be sorry. And the pizza is outstanding - won't find better. We love it!

We were vacationing in Siesta and I asked about a good Italian restaurant and i was referred to Francesco's. It was the best recommendation. The food was great, service and atmosphere were great also. In the week we were in town, we went there 3 times for dinner. I'll definately be back.

We have been traveling up and down the west coast of Florida, My wife and I still think the Francesco's Resturant, has the best food. Tastes and smells like grandma's sunday meals..... The price is very good and the portions are perfect...We love the specials and always look forward to going when we are in Sarasota.

Let me just say for the record I was really looking forward to eating in this non-chain Italian restaurant, but ended up disappointed. I will say that ambiance was very nice, but that's about all it had going for it. Unfortunately for us, unlike many of the other reviewers here we did not have a great experience with this restaurant.... More

Much preferred Francescos to the chains especially half price wine on Wednesdays Relaxed service not hurried Our only concern was that of our two entrees one came out hot the other just warm

I had been wanting to stop into this establishment for quite some time. As a seasonal local I finally did and was not disappointed. The service was very good and the food was outstanding. My wife had the chicken picata which was excellent; while I had the make your own pasta (Tuesday Special) which was very good as well. For... More