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Francesco's Ristorante Italiano

6524 Richmond Road, Unit D, Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 345-0557
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Ranked #8 of 262 restaurants in Williamsburg
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children, Romance, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Late Night, Dessert
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Williamsburg, VA
2 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Used to eat here often as it was my favorite italian restaurant. Always ordered the same thing. Last time it was sooooo salty that I could not eat more than a few bites. Had to send it back! Waitress informed me that "he never cooks with salt". Honey, that was all he cooked this with! Haas the taste of salt... More

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Lynchburg, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

By far some of the best Italian food I've eaten and great atmosphere and service to top it off. I love the small, intimate feel. Don't leave the area without a meal here!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013 NEW via mobile

This place transported me back to memories of some of the best meals I have had in Italy. The family all loved their meals also, and the service from our waiter Elliott was excellent. Stop looking, just go there!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 12, 2013 NEW via mobile

The food is amazing & worth the drive away from the colonial section of Williamsburg!! It is past the Williamsburg Premium outlets. Reservations are suggested because the location is quaint, having room for 40-45 customers. My family and I each got a different dish and all four were superb!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

This is a surprising little restaurant located in a modest strip shopping center a little past the Pemium Outlet Mall in Williamsburg. The place is small, perhaps 48 people. We had made a reservation for 2 on a Sunday night. There were fresh flowers on the tables and we were greeted immediately upon entry. The service was very attentive and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

What a wonderful experience! The food was delicious. Their portions were large and it was hot. The waiter was very helpful and attentive. I would definitely return.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

After two bites of her pasta entree my wife said "Wow" and I knew exactly what she meant. This is some of the best Italian food I have ever had and we have been to Italy several times. The homemade marinara sauce is absolutely the best I have ever had. Additionally, the service was quick and our waitress was very... More

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Richmond, Virginia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2013

Noisy, busy,crowded with inattentive service. Francesco's had been high on our list in Williamsburg until this visit. Did they add more tables? It felt cramped. Our server seemed distracted and as aresult was inattentive. There was no offer of a dessert menu and we had to pursue her for our check. The meal itself was fabulous. Its a shame the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013

This restaurant is off the well-traveled tourist path but is worth the drive - less than 10 miles from Colonial Williamsburg. The service is wonderful - friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. The sauces are all homemade. They are willing to custom any order to suit your preference. The homemade garlic bread is amazing - way too hard to resist! The bruschetta... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 via mobile

So very good! We had read the reviews about the strip mall location and decided to try it. So glad we went. We consider ourselves foodies. THIS was the best Italian food we have ever eaten. Each dish exploded with flavor. Elliot, our server, was fantastic. He made great suggestions, kept our meal flowing smoothly and invited us back with... More

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