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| $$$$$ | Greater than $25 |
| $$$$ | $18.01 - $25 |
| $$$ | $12.01 - $18 |
| $$ | $7.01 - $12 |
| $ | Less than $7 |
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Posted by Hooson on 09/23/2012
Best Italian Restaurant in S.F.
We just had the absolute BEST Italian dinner we have had in a very long time! We always visit the Italian sections in each city we visit and this by far was one of the best!! It is a family run business who work extremely hard to make it so successful! The deserts - tiramisu is to die for and the lemon tart was the best! Thank you!!
Posted by Linda & Ed Skompski on 12/16/2011
Wonderful Restaurant
We just had a wonderful dinner at Franchino. This is a terrific family owned restaurant with great atmosphere and INCREDIBLE food. The Eggplant Parm and the Veal Pizzaiola were absolutely to die for. The staff (family) are wonderful people who made us feel so welcome. An incredible experience..... and oh by the way, the Tiramisu......yummmmmm.
Posted by Duncan black on 11/15/2011
Visiting from Boston
Came in from Boston for 3 days of work Looking for a place to feel like home in Boston's north end Accidentally found Franchinos by asking around town for a quaint place with gray veal The best
Posted by Celebrating 4 years! on 10/24/2011
Small venue, big fun
We recently ate at Franchino to celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary. It was our first visit but it won't be our last. Food was great (try the cheesecake!), wine list quite large, venue is very intimate...the owner and his family make for a special evening.
Posted by Anonymous on 08/05/2008
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!
I went to this restaurant while visiting SF from New York City. What a delight! A true "mom and pop" italian restaurant. The food was amazing all of "pop" recipes! The service was amazing as well we were helped by mom, pop, and their grandson! We started with the bruschetta and had fettucini alfredo and spagetti carbonara! Fantastic!! Everything was reasonably priced and delicious! Not to mention mom and pop were so personable and made certain our experience was fantastic! I was only in san fran one night, but if i had another i'd probably eat there again!
Posted by DND on 05/21/2008
One of the best !
On vacation in San Fran from the east coast, we wanted to have a great Italian meal. We finaly chose Franchino on Columbus it was not a disapointment! This restaurant is very small, but the owners are very nice and greet you with a smile. Food choice is awesome & the pasta was cooked perfectly. I suggest the Aribiata and the meat sauce with penne. They also have a good selection of wine. We loved it so much that we are going back during our vacation for a second time! It's one of the greatest Italian we've had in a long time and definitely the best in SF on our trip!
Posted by Anonymous on 01/21/2008
Completely Agree
My cousin came to visit and she wanted to eat "Italian in North Beach." Based on the reviews, we chose Franchino. Great meal! I have a new favorite Italian restaurant. I got the vegetable risotto with tomato sauce and my cousin says the Minestrone is the best she's ever had.