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Villa Francesca
- Italian
- Boston, MA
About this business
This North End restaurant and bar, located on the Freedom Trail, offers traditional Italian fare. The menu includes such favorites as Lasagna Marinara, chicken, broccoli and pasta, Fettucini Alfredo and chicken or veal marsala. There are some interesting seafood dishes and a variety of house specialties that are top-notch. It is also one of the city's best places for sidewalk eating and drinking when the front opens up during the warm months. There is a fine wine selection. The restaurant takes reservations online.
Location details
150 Richmond St, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
TERRIBLE to sum up our experience here. 3 out of 5 entrees were incorrect..the food was bland and not tasteful at all. Not to mention, one of the entrées they screwed up was my son's entrée who has Food Allergies. Rather than spending a nice night in the North End, we almost ended up in the emergency room. Prices are not cheap and the food you get is definitely not worth even half of what you pay. STAY FAR AWAY from this restaurant!!!
Outstanding!!! – My husband and I absolutely LOVE the food! the waitstaff is friendly and always running around doing whatever they can... the portions are huge and the sauces are out of this wold. Villa Francesca is the place to go!!!
proprio buono – Overall great atmosphere, I enjoyed the oysters, very fresh and chilled.Good menu and I tried a couple of plates, the lobster ravioli, yummy. Fish plate alla portfofino, delish, and tasted the veal chop. Good portions,very tasty and I loved the cannolli which they filled at the table. Everything Very fresh and great service. try it and let me know.
In best traditions of North end. – Francesca is the place to go when you want to feel the spirit of North End. Great food, excellent service, warm atmosphere. Everything from music till decoration makes you feel just wonderful. That restaurant is like bottle of good wine, you can never forget it.
Consistently good! – Still so good. Villa Francesca has not lost its quality over the years and remains consistently good. Although most restaurants are feeling the downfalls of the economy and are cutting back, this restaurant seems to be holding its own. The quality is still really great! The cuts of meat, the freshness of the vegetables and so much more! The newest additon of the raw bar is really nice, as I used to go to Neptune Oyster alot just for raw bar, now I can have a little raw bar to start and pasta for my entre... read more
I still can't believe this place. – On arriving we were ignored by the manager and waitstaff who seemed to be having a more important conversation. Then the manager reprimanded the waitress for not paying attention to us and we were shown to a table. Ok, it was not a good start but we had been here before, so we sat down to enjoy dinner. The waitress went through the specials. We said we'll start with a salad and declined the wine... at which point she proceeded to tell us that we might have to leave unless we have full dinn... read more
Business response:
Hello FTBS, I wish to write you and implore you to come visit us again. We are featuring an amazing $33.95 3-Course Seafood Menu in October and free apps @ the bar during Happy Hour. Check out our website for more information, as well as a 10% off coupon for your next visit, and a $50 giveaway each month when you sign up for our email list. Let me know if we still can't change your mind :) -Kristen Haley Marketing @VillaFrancesca
SUB-STANDARD STANDARDS – Villa Francesca was justifiably and undeniably, one of the true disappointments of my many immense experiences in Boston. However, this establishment is raved about for many legitimate reasons. The decor is lovely, especially regarding the classic Italian old world ambience. The food was respectable but not all that it was cracked up to be. The wine list definitely makes up for the suspect quality/quantity of the food in regard to its extensive selection of vintage vino. I made a reference towards th... read more
Great food & very accomodating staff!! – It was Valentine's Day and of course, I forgot to make reservations for me and my girlfriend. We walked into Villa Francesca's and I explained the situation to the host. Hhe said, no problem, why don't you have a drink at the bar and I'll see what I can do for you. We sat at the bar and enjoyed chatting with the other diners. Our seat was ready and the rest is history. the food is top of the line - fresh, seasoned just right and a tease to the palate. My girlfriend and I had a wonderf... read more
Still So Good – My husband and I had dinner at the rennovated Francesca's last night, a restaurant I visited often with family while living in Boston around ten years ago. I've recently moved back to Boston, and was pleasantly surprised to see so many changes to the restaurant--it's lost none of its charm, but has only become more ambient. Though there were a lot of customers, it didn't feel crowded (they've opened up a few new dining rooms, which our waiter took us on a small tour of before we left). The rennovations are st... read more
Frequently asked questions about Villa Francesca
How is Villa Francesca rated?
Villa Francesca has a 4 star rating with 1,041 reviews.
When is Villa Francesca open?
Villa Francesca is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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