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Franchesco's, Rockford, IL

Franchesco's

4.7
4.7
1393 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Romantic
Beauty, Innovation, and culinary perfection, only begin to describe Franchesco’s Ristorante. A new generation of Salamone’s and a finely tuned management and wait-staff ensemble, promise to deliver on our customers’ demanding expectations. Our continued strive towards excellence, will only ensure our ability to grow our Franchesco’s Ristorante family.

Please make all Benny's at Franchesco's reservations on this page.
All special requests will be noted.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (815) 229-0800
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Rockford
  • Cross Street
    McFarland Rd
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,393 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Franchesco's offers a "wonderful dining experience" with delicious food and a delightful ambiance. Guests praise the "excellent service" and live music, including a pianist. The restaurant's diverse menu caters to various tastes, with standout dishes like sea bass and ribeye. It's a "top notch restaurant" perfect for special occasions.

1,393 Reviews
  1. Amy

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I would still rather be seated in the main dining room - so much quieter, more ambiance and easier conversation.

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  2. Connie

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We have gone to Francesco’s for celebrations as it is a special place to enjoy a meal. This time the service was very poor. I don’t know if it was because of the holiday and they had a couple large parties. I had mentioned the we were celebrating a birthday when we checked in. Our salad dishes were never cleared until after main course was served. We stacked them so that it was easier to carry away and we had room for our main course. We asked for steak knives which we never received. We received no refills for our beverages. A young lady gave us dessert menus while we were eating our appetizers. We saw our waiter 3 times. In the past a manager /supervisor always checked in with us while dining, this time they did not. We left very dissatisfied we have had better service at Denny’s. The food was good, but dining experience was less than stellar.

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  3. Theresa

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place to celebrate friend’s retirement. Excellent service.

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  4. Tim

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, food, service and music. Relaxing evening all around. Thanks Benny and Kim!

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  5. maria

    Milwaukee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and great food! Abby was our server and is so sweet and very professional! We always have a wonderful experience at Franchesco’s

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  6. Kim

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I will emphasize…..our waiter was very nice…..We made reservations in advance for 2 on Thanksgiving, unfortunately we thought in addition to them having a Thanksgiving menu option we could order off the regular menu which was our plan. Not the case. Turkey or ham dinner only…..When I mentioned I don’t eat meat I was offered an eggplant Parmesan instead. What I got was a couple thin slices of tasteless egg plant “buried” in a can of tasteless tomato sauce and green beans on the side. Disgusting! The crushed red pepper I asked for couldn’t even help!! Honestly, this was the worst meal I’ve had in quite some time. (And I paid $25 for it)! I’m just appalled by the whole experience. Will I return? No way…..

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  7. Katy

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience was wonderful. The dining room was beautiful, the service attentive and food superb.

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  8. Alan

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reserved a table in the main dining room not realizing it wasn’t open during the week. They called and offered the wine room for a private dining experience because I was proposing to my girlfriend. The service was amazing from start to finish and they were very accommodating. Thank you for making out special time even more special and enjoyable.

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  9. Eric

    VIP

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night. Say was fantastic. Food and drink were amazing. Definitely one of my favorite places in Rockford.

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  10. Janis

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was wonderful and our server, Yosi, was outstanding.

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Franchesco's is rated 4.7 stars by 1393 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Franchesco's

7128 Spring Creek Rd., Rockford, IL 61107

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    McFarland Rd
  • Area
    Rockford
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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