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Villa Francesca, Boston, MA

Villa Francesca

4.5
4.5
1944 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,944 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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.

1,944 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    everything is delicious!! i ordered carbonara with chicken and tiramisu for dessert. every single bite was delicious - this was my second time visiting as I live in VA and travel to Boston for work every 6 months or so. My only issue is the seating is very tight and the table next to us were very close - it felt like you couldn't have a private conversation.

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  2. Alicia

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant was the perfect evening dining in the North End. Although the seating was cozy and a tad snug, it was also fun and friendly. We had impeccable service and outstanding food. It was all around a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend dining at this top-notch establishment.

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  3. Jim

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the Old world Italian feel. Chicken Michael’s gel was great. Tirimasu was the best!!

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  4. Andrew

    Palm Springs

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely, lively, luscious and memorable in every aspect.

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  5. greg

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food a service. Harrison was great and attentive to us. We all had the Francesca special pasta dish in the parmigiana wheel

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  6. Grace

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food in a lovely, old space. The meals were more than enough for one person. My two friends and I shared chicken parm, eggplant parm, a salad, and bruschetta and it was more than enough food. Great experience.

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  7. Richard

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Holiday meals are always treacherous…they can be great or mediocre. Villa Francesca was mixed. The seafood in the ciopinno was overcooked; the lobster ravioli appetizer was heavenly. The service was attentive w/o being overbearing. The ambiance was lovely, I'll definitely try Villa Francesca again, on a regular weekend night.

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  8. Matk

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    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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  9. Jennifer

    Raleigh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 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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  10. cheryl

    VIP

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 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!

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

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

Villa Francesca is rated 4.5 stars by 1944 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Villa Francesca

150 Richmond Street, Boston, MA 02109

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hanover Street
  • Neighborhood
    North End
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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