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Villa Francesca, Boston, MA

Villa Francesca

4.4
4.4
1938 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
23:30
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Ristorante Villa Francesca, in the North End of Boston, Massachusetts, is the brain child of Guglielmo Ranauro. Through his desire for perfection and pure love of the Italian cuisine, Guglielmo created Villa Francesca over thirty years ago. He bestowed the name Francesca after his mother, never forgetting the love and wonderful food she always provided while growing up just across the street from the restaurant. Villa Francesca boasts over 160 wine selections, and has received the prestigious Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator awards since 2007. You've got to try the raw bar!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary European
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (617) 367-2948
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Tomaso
  • Catering
    We provide a catering menu, please visit our website or call us for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Private rooms with seating from 25 to 40 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Tomas: (877) 635-9775
  • Area
    North End
  • Cross Street
    Hanover Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Haymarket and Government Center--A quick walk up Hanover Street brings you to our step.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,938 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Villa Francesca offers a "great menu" with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Patrons praise the "amazing atmosphere" and recommend the "lobster ravioli" and pasta from the "cheese wheel." The staff is known for being "friendly and attentive," making it a "fabulous place" for both intimate dinners and special occasions.

1,938 Reviews
  1. Matk

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Has been, and continues to be one of our favorites in the North End. Delicious, generous portions, reasonably priced. Alcohol and apps a bit pricey, but….. waitress not that engaging, maybe shy but still did a nice job.

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  2. Jennifer

    Raleigh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We love Italian food and this food just didn’t taste good. Even the bread was underwhelming. I’m not sure why open tables reviews on this place are so much higher than yelp. Next time I will believe the Yelp rating.

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  3. cheryl

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was wonderful. Quiet, lovely restaurant. The waiter was very kind, knowledgeable and friendly. The food was out of this world!

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  4. Kim

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We arrived on time for our reservation and waited about 5 minutes to be seated in the cellar of the restaurant. It was extremely noisy and tight in the cellar and at one point a ceiling tile fell down and wires hung out. Servers bustled around us but a server did not greet our table for 15 -20 minutes. When she did arrive, she was sullen and annoyed which was strange given we were the ones who should have been annoyed yet we were quite friendly to her. We ordered bottled still water and drinks from the bar, bread, and 2 appetizers. Bar drinks arrived but no water. When appetizers arrived, 1 of the 2 breads we requested arrived. We asked for the bottled water again. Asked the server a question about a menu item which she never answered. The eggplant appetizer was delicious and the calamari was rubbery. After about an hour and 10 minutes, we decided to exit to eat dinner across the street. Server did not inquire as to why we were exiting and continued to look annoyed with us as we exited. I am guessing that eating on the main level with a server who enjoyed their job could have been a better experience. However, we will not be returning to find out. Highly recommend Aqua Pazza where they fit us in and welcomed us as if we were family.

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  5. Carol

    Greater Boston

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. And the staff are all absolutely great. Everyone is so nice and very welcoming. Great spot in the North End. We love it here.

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  6. Donna

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good and portions quite good, including the Francesca mixed greens salad. Waitstaff were helpful and attentive. Had a very enjoyable dinner.

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  7. Charlia

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    DO NOT EAT HERE!!!! I don’t know where to begin…..I brought my daughter to Boston on a trip for her birthday and we saw they had the pasta wheel that they cooked table-side. Four other tables were seated after us and received full meals before we even received our appetizers. My daughter looked at the table beside us and looked at me in disappointment. To explain to my daughter about racism in this world is insane as she sees me and my friends of all different colors and nationalities. As the waitress saw me looking around she proceeded to rush upstairs and then my appetizer finally came down. I told her cancel the rest of my food I didn’t want anything else. I would pay for what I had and leave, she brought the host down and he proceeded to let me know how he would comp parts of my bill and what did I want. I let him know that I would pay for what we ate and I didn’t want anything else! This was the most embarrassing experience I have ever had and as a veteran I have been to multiple countries and never been treated like this.

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  8. sean

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been going there for almost 40 yrs. Worst experience I have ever had. We heard the waitress yell "I just wanna go home" in the back area. She acted like waiting on us was the worst chore. Food quality has gone way down. Love that place, but they need to make it better

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  9. Emily

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Harrison was great! Very beautiful restaurant! Will definitely be back!

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  10. Stephen

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointing - service and food didn’t live up to expectations. Caprese salad excellent but main courses very average. Service ok but felt like you were being processed. Bothered by flies throughout

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FAQs

Villa Francesca offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 367-2948.

Villa Francesca is rated 4.4 stars by 1938 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
23:30
Booked 19 times today

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Google Map for Villa Francesca

150 Richmond Street, Boston, MA 02109

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hanover Street
  • Area
    North End
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Haymarket and Government Center--A quick walk up Hanover Street brings you to our step.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tomaso
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (617) 367-2948
  • Catering
    We provide a catering menu, please visit our website or call us for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Private rooms with seating from 25 to 40 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Tomas: (877) 635-9775
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