La Francescana
About
Roman
Price Range : Under $10 (€€)
La Francescana is the best place to spend your leisure time tasting delicious food and enjoying the nice atmosphere. After visiting our restaurant you will definitely have a wish to come back!
Location
Adress: Via Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina 11, Rome, 00193
Phone: +39 06 3225701
Business info
- list_altTakes ReservationsYes
- directions_carDeliveryNo
- move_to_inboxTake-outNo
- accessibilityGood for KidsYes
- groupGood for GroupsYes
- new_releasesAttireCasual
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingYes
- wifiWi-FiFree
- tvHas TVYes
Reviews
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Matt B.
Very friendly staff and the prices are reasonable. The vegetable soup was amazing! We also got pizza and fettuccini which were good but not to die for. Nice little Prati neighborhood joint!
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Alyssamarie Q.
I love La Francescana!! I studied in Rome, and this was the place that my friends and I frequented at, sometimes 4+ times a week, as they have great options for lunch and dinner. You can also make reservations online, to secure a table for you and your group.
The waiters speak pretty good English, and are willing to help with Italian words and phrases, if you are willing to learn!
I have never had a bad meal here, true Italian style. All of the dishes are great, my favorite was the ravioli! I typically got it in a cream sauce, which I liked because many of the tourist trap restaurants only offer red sauce. My second favorite was definitely the salmon penne pasta
Many of the reviews from people saying that they didn't like this restaurant were tourists, who do not understand that customer service is different in Italy. Many people complain about wait times and servers not coming back but it is custom in Italy to have long meals, sometimes up to 3 hours, and for the server to leave you alone, so that you can converse with your family! -
Christine C.
We ate there twice in a one week while in Rome. The first time was a lunch that was surprisingly delicious. We ordered a cheese pizza, salads, an antipasti plate, a hot sandwich, beer and wine. Everything arrived quickly and the portions were large and hearty. We sat outside and enjoyed our meal undisturbed by passers by and we're continually addressed by the waiter.
Six days later we stopped in for a late dinner. This time we ate inside and were pleasantly served warm and delicious bread with our wine. We ordered the fettuccine with cream sauce and peas, linguine and clams, veal scallopini, eggplant parmigiana and two mixed salads. Everything was outstanding. We ended the meal with espresso and the house special cheesecake. We were satiated and very pleased with our meal.
The prices are fair. The service was attentive. The atmosphere was cozy. And the food was delicious and comforting. We're of Italian heritage and we felt comfortable and relaxed in this restaurant.
We all plan on returning for another visit when we go back to Rome. -
Jenifer N.
Went here on a recommendation from the hotel we were staying at, which was Domus Dea. The food is mediocre, not flavorful and pasta isn't fresh. Much better options with better prices in the area. The service is also mediocre, but this has been consistent throughout all restaurants in Rome.
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Alice O.
We were in Rome for 10 days in November 2018. This was our favorite restaurant. The food is excellent, definitely old family recipes, the prices are actually a little low (don't tell them that!) and the staff are just wonderful, helpful and friendly. You have to go here!