FRICANO'S, Kalamazoo - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number

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Italian, Pizza

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Vegetarian friendly

Meals

Dinner

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Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service

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4.0

47 reviews

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David C

Kalamazoo9 contributions

Excellent local restaurant

Nov 2019 • couples

Good food and service... the shrimp tortalina is excellent and the crusted walleye is outstanding. On previous visits we've been pleased with the gluten free pizza, one of the best in Southwest Michigan.

Written November 4, 2019

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rlbennink

Holland33 contributions

Well-rounded experience

Aug 2019 • couples

We made a last minute decision on a Friday night to go to Fricano’s. I had gone to the original in Grand Haven 50 years ago. I was not disappointed. They were busy but not packed and we were promptly seated. Our waitress appeared immediately. We ordered bottle of wine from a fairly complete list of many varietals and not overly expensive. The brochettes were excellent and perfectly prepared. We ordered off the evening’s specials— a NY strip steak with blue cheese butter and the stuffed chicken parmigiana. The steak was large and cooked medium rare. It was very good as was the chicken parm. We will return. The country setting is very relaxing.

Written August 3, 2019

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Susan K

Saugatuck21 contributions

Deliziosa

Jun 2019 • couples

You like Italian? Then you come here. You say you don’t like Italian? Then you come here too and you will like Italian!

Written June 21, 2019

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Charles K

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Lack of Menu entrees/quality

Jul 2022 • none

We decided to try Fricano's this past Saturday, the on line menu looked ok, and we liked the rural location. We ordered an appetizer, bruschetta, it was served on super burnt thin toast, and had a horrible tasting sauce on top. The menu was only for a few entrees and NOT the variety what was shown on line. Ordered a pizza, sausage and pepperoni, it was super thin and burnt, mostly pepperoni and a sprinkling of sausage. And, they use provolone cheese on pizza rather than mozzarella. It was horrible. They need to improve food quality, be clear on what ingredients use, and update the online menu so people understand exactly what is available.

Written July 7, 2022

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Ellen K

Fort Wayne21 contributions

Passable for locals, under par dining

Aug 2019 • couples

Stopped in after babysitting grandkids. We are from out of town and thought we’d try a local place. Service was friendly. Minestrone soup was salty gravy like with some beans, did not detect any traditional vegetables.could not bring myself to finish it. Garden salad was a few pieces of romaine with a slice of tomato and onion and a few croutons. Balsamic “dressing” was a small plastic cup of balsamic vinegar. We had the chicken Parmesan which was sizable, if volume is what you are after. It was smothered with gobs of melted mozzarella, good if that is what pleases you. The sauce was tasty, a bit over sweet, and resembled the taste of spagettios in a can. The linguine on the side came with no sauce. We and nearby patrons requested sauce to be provided. Speaking of nearby patrons, there was no privacy and we were privvy to every word said. The wine was probably the lowest quality we’ve had, served in thick super sturdy faceted glasses. It would all have been a somewhat humorous field trip to a rural restaurant, except it came with a bill. Stay home...you can whip up something better and add some healthy vegetables for good nutrition.

Written August 28, 2019

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Ssimm87428

Tucson100 contributions

One of my Favorite Resturants

Aug 2018 • couples

After a week of craving a Fricano’s pizza I got my husband to make the 20 some mile drive so I could enjoy wine and my favorite pizza. WOW...this time I should have stayed home! Ordered the pizza off the menu...everything but onions and anchovies. What we got was a pizza with everything but anchovies...yes we not only got the onions but PINEAPPLE! What pineapple isn’t even on the menu...I totally dislike pineapple on a pizza! I picked off the onions and pineapple😕 They did not charge for my wine but really....if pineapple is a pizza item add it to the menu (as you can see from my photo new menus...no pineapple) so as customers we can say everything but pineapple, anchovies and onions and maybe next time it will once again be my favorite pizza 🍕 I have been coming to Fricanos since it opened as I once lived in Cooper and even now make it quite frequently to meet friends. Hopefully my next visit will renew my faith!

Written August 15, 2018

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Westheman

Allegan90 contributions

good good good

Jun 2018 • couples

Our timing was great and we got right into our table. The wait staff was right there and very willing to offer information about the menu and take the ribbing that I usually provide. The pizza was excellent and the ribeye with asparagus was cooked to perfection. You must have the peanut butter pie to completely satiate your sweet tooth!

Written June 24, 2018

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Joe S

Pekin665 contributions

Great pizza

May 2018 • family

We had dinner here with a large family group after the celebration of life for a family member. The pizza was very good and the staff very friendly.

Written May 26, 2018

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ken41960

Gobles18 contributions

New York strip

Mar 2018 • couples

They always have a New York strip on the specials board. Highest price item on the specials board. I was very disappointed with the steak. Very gristly For a high-priced steak.

Written March 30, 2018

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Boomer M

4 contributions

The view from the deck

Sep 2017 • couples

Made it all worthwhile for a bland offering. The waiter was new, and the comment "it's coming" after a 45 minute wait was not assuring. The lasagna was lackluster, with no distinct pizzazz. The pizza was sort of burnt, and wish they would take instructions from the one in Grand Haven - a far superior pizza. If it wasn't for the deck I'd probably search for better

Written September 13, 2017

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KathyB399

West Olive114 contributions

Very good salad, pizza and service!

Sep 2017 • family

My family enjoyed Caesar salads and individual pizzas. The salads were fresh with tasty dressing. My thin crust pizza with ham, mushrooms, onions and green peppers was very good. Our server was very attentive. Look forward to a second visit.

Written September 5, 2017

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sunsetwatchers191

Kalamazoo29 contributions

Slipping

Jul 2017 • couples

We recently visited this restaurant after an absence of several months. Unfortunately we found that things had changed and not for the better. My lasagna which has always been a favorite was less than half the size it used to be, the price however has continues to rise. There was almost no sausage or cheese, just a few noodles and very little tasteless sauce. My husbands spaghetti acceptable but not exceptional.

Written September 2, 2017

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josephpaulc2017

3 contributions

Way more than a pizza and pasta spot now

Jul 2017 • family

We have been going to Fricanos for years for great thin crust pizza and pasta dishes but they have added some amazing meat and fish dishes and specials to their menu. Pork shank osso buco over creamy mashed potatoes? Fish and Chips? What? Great casual spot and a local gem.

Written August 8, 2017

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David_G52024

16 contributions

Good food and beer and unbeatable view from the patio

Jul 2017 • couples

were back in Kalamazoo after moving away and had to go back to Fricano's, which is just as good as ever. having a tasty pizza and cold beer on the patio, with friendly service, while watching birds and deer at dusk is an unbeatable experience.

Written July 18, 2017

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Gary A

DeLand95 contributions

Who knew at a pizza place !

Jul 2017 • family

We are originally from Michigan and love lake perch. My sister recommended Fricano's. Who would have thought that we could find such great lake perch at a pizza house. Very pleasant surprise. The only draw back was house special soup. I Minestrone, I think that it was watered down. .

Written July 15, 2017

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