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What Rusty doesn't like about Villa Francesca:
Went there on a recommendation. Almost no one in restaurant upon arrival made me wonder why. Very nice, very small Italian cafe. Four of us my wife and me along with couple friends. Service was actually below 1 star. We saw 3 teenage kids as staff that's it all night. They were completely untrained and somewhat shy. My wife and my friend's wife split the lobster special. My buddy and I both had individual plates. His... View all feedback. What Sarah Frauchiger likes about Villa Francesca:
We really enjoyed the bruschetta, which is not on the menu for some reason, but our server told us about it, and the house salad was delicious. The lobster ravioli was good, but not as flavorful as I expected. My husband enjoyed his pesto spaghetti. The pesto seemed very fresh. Service was friendly, but a bit slow. They were quite busy, so it’s understandable. View all feedback.
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There are no vegan-labeled items in the menu. Overall, they do not understand what milk means for free. I had to explain that butter, cheese and heavy cream dia...
read moreWe stopped here on the Freedom Trail. We felt to eat in Italy in this sweet little restaurant. We ordered the ravioli in a sage and basil sauce and eggplant par...
read moreMy family ate dinner here on Christmas Eve while I visited Boston and it was fantastic. My son and I love Italian food and are happy that we eat in a beautiful...
read moreAmazing food. The service was top notch. The atmosphere was great. The location was walking from so many iconic Boston attractions. I had the lobster ravioli on...
read moreMy wife had spaghetti and meatballs and I got the lasagna. Both were really good, the Gravy (sauce) was delicious. Our best meal this trip to Boston.
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read moreVilla Francesca, a cozy restaurant located in the North End, offers a delicious dining experience with attentive service. While some may find the parking situation a bit challenging, the food and atmosphere make up for it. The menu may not be vegan-friendly, but they are willing to accommodate special requests. The lobster ravioli is a standout dish, and the wine list is impressive. The intimate dining room and friendly staff create a welcoming atmosphere for a memorable meal. Overall, Villa Francesca is a top choice for those looking for a great dining experience in the North End.
Francesca‘s never disappoints. The food is always fantastic with great service. It is slightly more expensive than some other places nearby but well worth the p...
read moreThe basement reeks of old food and is very hot. Made the fact that the food was tasty hard to enjoy. Would only ever go back if I knew I was to be sat upstairs.
The food was amazing and the staff outstanding. Great atmosphere and wonderful meal.
We were seated by an exit door which wasn’t great. The space was tight. The waiter was nice but never mentioned specials. Apparently there is a signature pasta...
read moreHad a lovely experience charming and attentive waiter and the food was good. Not the most amazing meal I have ever had but very good. Veal and Eggplant was my d...
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read moreFood and service as outstanding as before. Lobster Fra Diavolo was an impressive dish. Did not care for the basement table versus upstairs. A little claustropho...
read moreOur waiter Brian did a nice job!! Very enjoyable dinner
Awesome meal. We just came back from Florence a few weeks ago and this rivaled the meals we had there!
We are regulars at Villa Francesca because it is always outstanding.
Went there on a recommendation. Almost no one in restaurant upon arrival made me wonder why. Very nice, very small Italian cafe. Four of us my wife and me along...
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read moreI inquired about vegan options, but was informed that they do not have any available.
The menu does not have any items marked as vegan and they do not seem to understand what dairy-free means. I had to explain to the waiter in both English and Sp...
read moreWe stopped here on our walk on the Freedom Trail. We felt like we were in Italy eating at this cute little restaurant. We ordered the ravioli in a sage and basi...
read moreThis restaurant is not a good option for vegans.
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read moreI enjoyed a delivery from the north end restaurant villa francesca, consisting of vitella valdastana and a side order of penne. my vene is in white.
We came to boston on our honeymoon as my man is from here. he brought me to the north end one day to buy coffee and baked and the first thing I noticed.
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