Reviews for Francesco's Ristorante & Pizzeria in Maitland, FL

It was my first time dining here, and I will be back! We started with the caprese salad. Our table had lasagna, egg plant... parm, a ribeye and the octopus (not on the menu). David executed wonderful service with some laughs and nice conversation! Wehad the tarimisu and wedding cake for desert. Was a wonderful meal full of flavors!!! Huge portions! Read more

I went there on Saturday afternoon. It was pretty busy and I didn't have a reservation but they were nice enough to arrange a... table outside. The waiter was very polite. They have a good menu for food and also for wine. I wasn't particularly impressed bytheir pizza but it's probably me (picky eater). Good service, attentive service staff, nice restaurant. I would probably goback to try another dish at some point. Outdoor seating is available and there is free parking where the restaurant is located. Read more

This place provides a homey, yet elegant, atmosphere. The staffs were brilliant and would give you great choices of food and... drinks. The food was so authentic that we really love to visit again and again. The char-gril calamari was perfectly cooked andtasted so delicious. Don?t forget to order their pasta - we really loved the texture and its taste. And their pizza was so goodthat we really want to come back to try the margarita pizza. There are varieties of wines to pair with your food too. And behold- the portion was so enormous that we cannot finish them all at the table. Thank you so much for such a fantastic food andservice. Will try to come back again soon! Read more

Always an amazing experience... We went on the 1st of 2 nights of their 20 year anniversary and it was absolutely one of the... best experiences I've ever had at a restaurant. Francesco was walking around making sure that everything was perfect... The foodand wine was amazing as always! Read more

Hands down THE BEST AUTHENTIC ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN MAITLAND! Chef Francesco and all his staff were amazing! We began with... their delicious homemade fresh baked focaccia bread, served with balsamic vinegar and oil. The bread was delicious topped withrosemary herbs along with flaky sea salt. Next, we had a unique salad made with a base of delicious cantaloupe melon, thinslices of prosciutto crudo filled cheese drizzled with balsamic vinegar. The sweet and salty flavors were exquisite and onpoint. Following our salad, we enjoyed their unique homemade star pizza. The dough was made to perfection and the toppings offresh arugula, fresh parmesan cheese, and balsamic vinegar was outstanding. Our main meal was grouper with shrimp and clamscooked to perfection with saffron, extra virgin olive oil, and cherry tomatoes, with sautéed spinach and fresh garlic on theside. We also had their renowned Al dente spaghetti as a side dish, which was outstanding. This wonderful entrée was pairedperfectly with the grandfather white Sicilian wine. As for dessert, chef Francesco treated us with a selection ofmouthwatering homemade strawberry tiramisu, traditional tiramisu along with a delicious cannoli filled with sweet and creamyricotta cheese sprinkled with cinnamon. Dessert was accompanied by a hot and delicious cappuccino coffee made toperfection. The cuisine, the ambiance, the beverages, and the service were all amazing! I can't wait to return to this hiddengem in the heart of Maitland. Thank you Chef Francesco, along with the wonderful staff Carlos, Ben, Maurizio, Aldo, Kayra,Hector, Nino, Christian, and Jona for your wonderful hospitality. You guys made us feel like family! Read more

The food is delicious!! The service is excellent!! I went on a Saturday afternoon and a trio of singers entertained with their... Italian music. If you eat little with a single dish, 2 people eat. Read more

Last night we went on a date to this place. We absolutely loved it. From the moment you walk in you can feel a very nice cozy... environment? the staff was very friendly and professional. They had in live music, they go personally to your table, which was afantastic and totally different experience. Awesome voice from the singers. They make you feel like you?re actually inItaly. We started with a grilled octopus, very well cooked and delicious flavor. and then both ordered Carbonara pasta, whichis the actually original recipe as should be, it was perfectly made and tasty! A little detail that I liked a lot, the menutells you which is the best wine to paired with the plate. My favorite part was the Tiramisu, fresh and wonderful. LOVEDIT!! Everything was delicious and It was a great experience! Read more

The food and services were just perfect! Starting with the calamari which are the best I have ever tried. Pizza for my kids was... really good and my risotto was delicious. To finish we got a Nutella cheesecake, and it was really good. A nice thing aboutFrancesco is that they delight the night with a serenade, which we really enjoy. Thank you to the chef but especially to Jonnas(the waiter). Read more