Da Francesco is a quaint Italian restaurant nestled in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The cuisine is not only mouthwatering and exquisite but served with such tender love and care. The entire staff works together seamlessly to make each guests experience memorable.The resturant is more than a place to eat lunch and dinner, its a home away from home with your favorite cousin. The live entertainment merges the guests together in song, dance, and laughter. Francesco himself may bless you with a performance of one of his favorite melodies.Da Francesco has its own special essence you must experience. Thank me later! 😉
One of my favorite - ample space and nautical atmosphere, hot bread with veggie dipping sauce, fried calamari with hot peppers, delicious homemade pasta and fell-off the bone tender lamb shank and complimentary limoncello...What a feast!
Excellent place to eat with the family. Excellent food, great taste, outstanding service...The server recommended the Bacalao...its being the most smooth and tasty fresh fish I ever had...it’s not tge traditional salty bacalao...it’s a hevently dish. 5 starts for the dish
First time at restaurant, very cordially welcome. Excellent service. I had the crab cakes with lentils for an appetizer, for the main course I have the ravioli with spinach and ricotta cheese. Delicious!! Will definitely dine there again. If youre looking for a place to take someone special to celebrate, or just want to enjoy a wonderful meal consider Da Francesco.💖
Very good skirt steak, cooked medium well like j asked.
Good food and the owner is so welcoming and very accommodating. His staff were also very kind and gave great service.
Amazing place with super nice staff. my boyfriend and I got the Bianca pizza and the ravioli and ate as much as our stomachs could hold.
Love this place food is great people are wonderful owner is out standing did a 40th 50th 80th birthday party and planning to do my retiring party there next
This place was awesome! Love their little outdoor space, and the pizza and pasta are super.
I love the this place!!!! And their cheesecake is amazing too. I highly recommend this place.
Great neighborhood restaurant! Waiters are efficient, kind and courteous.Food was delicious!
Great food. I would definitely come back again and I would also recommend it.$$$ over priced for the amount of food.
Nice place great foodGood lamb chop
The food was delicious! So was the wine. Wonderful staff and nice ambiance. Real authentic Italian food.
Authentic old-school NY Italian. Fair prices, and quick service of tasty food with a decent portion size. Had an Italian beer Id never seen before. Also the decor of the restaurant is really unique. Big open space in the back, and a smaller quieter patio in the front.
Nice surroundings...Wine and Dine!
Food was delicious and staffs was super attractive n helpful throughout the whole dinner.
Very dim, romantic atmosphere. Great service, good food, good drinks. Need I say more?
I feel really bad but I just didn’t have a great experience here. I’ll start off with the good, the staff was friendly and nice the place did look nice. But that was all. They had a event going on in the main dining area so they had everyone either sit outside or upstairs. No one sat outside as there wasn’t any heaters and it was cold. We sat up stairs which was basically storageattic. There was stuff on the perimeter partially covered in sheets and 3 tables just shoved up there so extra guests. The attic isn’t closed and we heard the party as we ate. It was also really tight since there was boxes and stuff the tables were squished and wasn’t professional. I personally think if they had a private event they should have closed the restaurant because you can hear everything and the music was very loud. It felt like we were in a club or bar. I was with my husband for a date night and couldn’t even hear him speak to me. There was even a point where it got extremely awkward because the party were giving speeches and someone started crying. Professionally these events should be held privately where they don’t disrupt the other guests while eating their meals.The food was okay. It lacked flavor and didn’t really feel authentic to me personally. I love Italian food and while the dishes they had on the menu are indeed made in Italy the flavor profile just wasn’t authentic to me. I’ve had plenty of Italian food and ate in many restaurants and this wasn’t our favorite sadly
Nice place for food and hangout...nice customer service..food is great ...
This restaurant has always been one of my favorites! Amazing food and wonderful waitstaff! You cannot go wrong with this place!
My experience there tonight was nothing short of amazing. As soon as we walked in we were greeted twice. We were seated and IMMEDIATELY given the days special . So service was impeccable. We ordered and enjoyed the soft music and smooth atmosphere. The food was amazing and the bill was equal. I would HIGHLY recommend this restaurant to all. Love love the service!!!!
The food was marvelous, the atmosphere made me feel a classic Italian restaurant had moved from the streets of Italy to the streets of Brooklyn. The ribs and mashed potatoes were marvelous! Simple menu that isnt too big but had the perfect variety of food. The drinks were on point where you can actually taste the alcohol. The staff was very kind and made the experience great. I used the Groupon at the first visit with my date, now I think this will be THE Italian restaurant well return to more often w/o using it.
Atmosphere was good. I give 3 stars only. One the chicken was undercooked for me. I like well done. Second, the waiter looked at me up and down like if I was actually able to pay. Thats why I took 2 stars off.
Loved, loved, loved the grill octopus! Its soo tender, garlicky and charred flavor make for an amazing combo! Wanna be there right eating octopus now!
I took my mom here for Mothers Day and she remarked that it was the perfect lunch. The food was amazing, the service was on point despite a packed house, and the atmosphere was lovely. It was a smaller menu than usual due to the holiday so I would love to return to try the full menu. Highly recommend.
Not great. Had a reservation for Valentine’s Day and got seated late. As we were waiting a customer leaving warned us “Dont do it.” We should have taken his advice. As someone who has worked a fair share in hospitality I’m sympathetic to those under duress and in the weeds but this was beyond measure. We had to ask for olive oil four times for stale bread. If it wasn’t already 10pm by the time we got seated we would have walked out. The table next to us sent back both entrees. We were desperately hungry and ate the overly fried calamari and pasta that tasted like it was from a dining hall, but I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant to anyone. I’m perplexed how it received such a high rating.
Great place. Little hole in the wall from the outside. Beautiful and nice atmosphere once inside. They have gluten free!
The staff was so friendly and hospitable. They gave excellent service. The food was delicious. The dessert in particular was the icing on the cake! Creme brûlée and the ice cream ball was very good. Thank you for a great night! My kids and I really enjoyed our visit. We will be back with more of our family.
Excellent service, a great menu and food that was out in a timely manner, cooked amazingly and very tasty. Appetizers were great and pasta cooked perfectly. The octopus parpadelle was insanely good. A great Thursday night dinner venue.
We came here for dinner for Valentine’s Day and we were not impressed. I made reservations a month in advance and called to make sure they didn’t have a price fix menu. The guy said no and I checked online the day prior to double check I wasn’t missing anything. The restaurant atmosphere was very nice and everyone was wearing red which was cute. We got the menu and it was a very simplified menu. In addition only the wines had prices on them, that too only prices of bottles. I was worried if it was price fix so asked my waiter and he said they “forgot to put the prices on the menu” but he can tell me them. They really didn’t have many choices but we settled for two dishes. We also made sure to request glasses of wine as opposed to bottles (which were the only prices on the menu). Finally our check came and we saw that were a party gratuity on it. Even though we were only a party of two. Overall we spent way too much for food that was sub-par and we were very disappointed with how the restaurant was trying to fool us.
The service is great. The sangria I ordered was delicious. However some of the food is average and they just raised the prices. The skirt steak came out overcooked looked like bacon lol. The branzino was just steamed fish and vegetables.
Great food and the owner is so welcoming. His staff are also kind and give great service.
I was in the mood for some salmon. There is no salmon on the menu but they accomadate my craving and it hit the spot perfectly. While waiting for the food always made sure I was comfortable and if I wanted anything to drink. Always happy to go there and never disappointed
My food was exceptional as always. I had ravioli stuffed with spinach & ricotta cheese. I also had octopus with cannellini beans. I miss the eat in experience, but it soon shall return💕
Very good and nice experience.. food is good but the service is exceptional. Thank you guys for a great night
Terrible service. Had to ask multiple times for a menu, for water, and for bread. Servers came and go asking the same questions but nobody would actually bring anything. 30 minutes after seating and not even the order had been taken. Subpar food too. Lentil soup was not a soup, it was dry, broccoli rabe on the branzino tasted weird, and pappardelle with octopus was sour. For two bad appetizers, two terrible mains and one glass of a cheap chianti the bill was 110 dollars. Oh, and the check took so long to arrive we had to stand up and walk to the exit to get it. The cherry on top was a couple who arrived 25 minutes after us and got drinks and food before us because they knew the owner or manager. Zero stars if I could.
When we just arrived we really liked the atmosphere. It was surprisingly quite for a New York restaurant and we could even hear each other with my husband. But then the live music started. It was very loud. The lady was ok, but the guy’s singing was terrible.The food was not very good. We had three specials: sardines, veal chop and tagliatelle with octopus. Besides sardines, we didn’t like the rest.
Delightful food, polite service, GENEROUS pours of wine, and a steak with a Groupon. Quiet a private - a great place to go for a nice meal with no frills or trends taking over quality.
It is an amazing restaurant, a very polite staff and they are always aware of what the client needs! Very good prices for such excellent food! I can say that it is my favorite restaurant and certainly delicious fried calamari!
Worst place ever . Steaks frozen . Owner very rude n also sent my steak cut up , worse service . NOT Italian at all . Gave 1 star. For Spanish music
Had a private party there with a pre fix menu. Ambiance was nice food was good. Staff was friendly
Great service, love the food.
The sesame seeds on the pizza crust are a game changer.Caesar salad is the best and we have tried it at a million other spots.Never been disappointed with anything we order
My favorite restaurant in NYC. I have tried many fine restaurants in Manhattan and Brooklyn and this is the best. The food has life and flavor and is consistently good. The atmosphere is calm and romantic. The service is 5 star, especially the waiter from Ecuador. Sorry cannot remember name. Courteous, intelligent and welcoming. 5-stars
Perfect dinner, the pasta was amazing. Would do it anytime again
Amazing Experience! Rented out the top of the restaurant for my sisters 21st birthday and they treated us amazing! Would recommend for small group dinners!
Francesco is a great chef! The food is amazing!!!
Found Da Francesco on Seated and decided to book. We ordered the burrata appetizer, penne vodka, and penne with eggplant. Everything was delicious. When returning in the future, we could definitely order the penne vodka again and try other dishes. We also ordered a bottle of wine. Tasty food and wine for a very reasonable price! The service and staff were great. The interior was very pretty and was a lovely environment. We will be returning!
Went in earlier this week, horrible horrible wait on the food. Staff don’t even acknowledge you, and the owner is not kind by any means. Poor management overall, not recommended.
The food is not bad, but actually has nothing to do with italian food. If you have ever been to italy, you will know what I am talking about. I ordered truffle risotto, where the truffels were some kind of morel or some other mushroom but certainly no truffel. 18$ for that is quite lofty. The calamari I had before were not bad, but tasted just like out of any chinese restaurant in chinatown. So the food was not bad, but far from being authentic italian and for that far overpriced.
Positively delicious, from the escarole soup to the flaky flaky flounder and the fresh made pasta with shrimp was out of this world. A three course meal for two for under a 100$! I have not been this satisfied spending a Benjamin in quite a while.
The short ribs of beef was delicious and the linguine with clam sauce delicious. The portions was kind of small.
Got a bolognese here last night that was literally just ground beef and oil and tiny bits of carrot. No sauce. The penne vodka was also dry with only a tiny bit of sauce.
Best kept secret! Staff is amazing! Owner is amazing too notch! Me and my family love this place! Bravo Francesco Bravo!
Great AUTHENTIC Italian restaurant! Everything is fresh and delicious.The decor is beautiful and original, the mood is perfect for a romantic date or even just grabbing a drink and a bite with friends.Its a hidden gem in Williamsburg but caters equally to the Old Timers and New Comers. It is never overflowing with hipsters and it hasnt given in to the fad that is the hipster eateries as of late. Its a MUST TRY (I recommend the gnocchi).
Went there for nephews christening and everything was delicious.. Pizza was phenomenal
Great food, great time, great restaurant. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the dining room has a very intimiate feel, like everyone in the room is a friend!! Definitely good energy and a fun night. Also great to grab a quick bite at the bar!!
A family owned Neapolitan place in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Featuring Northern and Southern Italian delicacies at affordable pricing and full bar including wine selection for every palette. Great for a romantic night out, dinner with friends, or just a drink at their beautiful hand carved wooden antique bar.
Da Francesco catered for two events amd my clients loved it! As a pescatarian I enjoyed the branzino, calamari, tuna steak, spinach and salads! My clients couldnt believe that this was Italian food because it tasted so good! I ordered baked clams Penne alla Vodka, shrimp with linguine, crab cakes lamb! Ive only had the food for catering but I can only imagine that having the food in the restaurant would be just as good! I gladly give Da Francescos five stars!
I went here on a Saturday early evening and sat at the bar with one other person. We got a bottle of wine for $25 and a rectangular flatbread-ish pizza for $8. Those two together are a great deal for the price, and before they came we were given very good brick oven bread with a bitter broccoli rabe/olive oil puree dip that was awesome. So if you stop in with another person you can get a substantial snack and half a bottle of wine each for in the vicinity of $20 per person incl. tax & tip. Sweet deal. I ordered a pasta after that which was pretty good, it was gnocchi with brussels sprouts and some other items. I would recommend the pastas, but mainly the reason I am giving this place four stars is due to the aforementioned snack+wine value. The pizza was actually just okay. Atmosphere is that of a warm, dimly lit Italian restaurant, which was pleasant in the cold weather.
The atmosphere is perfect for everything from a brunch with friends to a romantic evening out with that special someone. As a matter of fact, I met my now husband at La Piazzetta and we continue to celebrate everything from birthdays to anniversaries to holidays such as NYE and Halloween there! The food is superb and you will often see the chef, Francesco, and the owner, Carlo, stopping by the tables to say hello. Its a must see in Williamsburg!
The perfect place for a family meal. Homemade pasta dishes are excellent. Their calamari is one of my favorite foods anywhere.
Great food, great ambiance, exceptional customer service. I have been to this place initially with a Groupon and since then have come back repeatedly three times within 2 months span
Best food I have had in a long time .Excellent service .I just started coming here a couple of months ago the sangrias are amazing .I would definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone that appreciates great good
I can kick myself for not taking photos last night. I shall be back. Every plate of food I had was wonderful!
The spot to be in when in Brooklyn, the food is delicious and the staff is amazing, Francesco is the chef of all chefs..trust me you will not regret it. ..love, love, love DE Francisco. ...
Loved the place. Atmosphere is incredible, staff professional and great lamb with branzino. Great job, guys!
Service has been a mixed bag over the years, and the menu has expanded and contracted (not sure which is better). But its still a very charming space, and the Italian standards may not be ground breaking, but wont disappoint.
Food tasted like something you would buy out of a box. Drinks were over priced and slow. Staff was short with us and didnt ask how the food was. Please do not take a date here
This place is delicious. The short ribs, the pasta, the appetizers, everything tastes great. And the service is always superb. Highly recommended!
What a lovely restaurant! Food amazing, staff very attentive and friendly. Had a great experience.
Delicious food, great staff and atmosphere. We went this time with a Groupon. Will gladly go back without one
It was good, we had to wait some minutes to get a table even when we got a reservation but that’s okay. the service from the server it was great, very polite and attentive. I think his name is Javier.
I’m a white woman over 60 (although in a hot pink dress) past whom 6-7 people walked. No service @ 2pm on Wednesday. Apparently don’t want my Amex.
Great food, awesome atmosphere, great environment and outstanding hospitality. Da Francesco always have amazing daily specials and the drinks are awesome.
Chicken parmesan was not on the menu and when I took a bite into it I was disgusted no seasoning on the chicken it taste disgusting my daughter had french fries and chicken fingers and it taste like the fries was cooked in old oil she didnt even want nothing else , best thing about it was the drinks I ordered but I didnt come here for drinks I came to eat and have drinks, plus I couldnt hear because it was so loud from people having a bridal shower it was extremely loud ,, it was my first and last time there ..
Great menu and chef! Not just a pizzeria!
Wonderful place, great food, great service. The owners and staff very friendly.
Great food served by tremendous staff!
The restaurant is amazing! The food is delicious especially the veal. Thank you to chef Francesco and thank to uncle Vito for the recommendation.
Food is great and the live music was wonderful.The managment as well as staff made you feel as if you were welcomed guess in their home.
Great Italian food. Its a romantic place. And great prices for great delicious food. I recommend this Italian restaurant to everyone who enjoys great Italian food.
Came for a private party, good food, friends, helpful staff
Excellent food at good prices. I felt taken back to Italy by the taste of this fine fare.
Great food, great drinks. Even the simple dishes were excellent.
Food not that good. Waiting time for bigger group over 2 hours to get the main course food. Plan to loose 3 hours before you are done.
Amazing fresh authentic Italian food. Waiters and staff and very friendly and they have live music on the weekends.
Absolutely the most delicious food. The staff makes you feel right at home.
Service Food excellent.Made me feel like Family
Great Italian restaurant, amazing food great service. This place is one of our favorite Italian restaurant,
Food, terrible. Service, very rude. Management, completely ignored us. Never coming back. Dont waste your money.
Very nice atmosphere with good food it is decorated nicely for the Holidays.
Loved everything we had here. Amazing dinner and the tiramisu is fantastic.
Excellent service and a perfect meal. Top of my list. Highly recommend.
Great food people and service.worth the visit to experience fine fresh food
Loved it, great food, friendly staff my family and I had a great time.
Some of the worst Italian in the hood. Better to head to the staples... bad sauce and poorly made pasta. Not worth the trip.
Very cozy, laid back atmosphere, good solid Italian food.
Delicious food, great service. 2- thumbs up 👍👍
We love coming here, great food. Awesome local gem.
Neighborhood gem, very friendly staff and amazing Italian options!
Outstanding service. Best tuna steak in the area.
Great food, wine and Service. You wont be disappointed
Food is absolutely amazing such good authentic Italian food.
Thats a Real Italian Restaurant, all recipe are fresh and the taste is amazingYou have to try
Best service and food.You need to come here.Youll thank me later.
MANHATTAN STYLE RESTAURANTONE OF BROOKLYNS BESTVERY EASY TO FIND OFF THE BQEEXCELLENT ITALIAN DISHESNICE DECOR...GREAT STAFFENTERTAINMENT ON SATURDAYS
Amazing!! Such great service, and the food is incredible. We will be back
Great food ....great local place for a nice romantic dinner a must try..
The food was just decent. Nothing was bad and nothing I had was to rave about either.
Awesome Food.. Beautiful Atmosphere.. Great Hosts
Amazing food and nice authentic Italian restaurant with nice decor
Excellent food and staff. Soups and pastas are incredible.
Great food and service! Very authentic Williamsburg, plus great prices
Excellent food, staff and atmosphere !
Service was tops, wine was great and food was great
Excellent food and service. Pricing is reasonable.
Food delicious, courteous and friendly people, prices are good
First time dining here & will be back. Food was AWESOME
Great food , Great staff and friendly owner
Great service, good food. Highly recommended
Came here for a private party. Good food and service was good as well.
Excellent ,decor,courteous service fvood par excellalnce Reasonable prices, children most welcome !.
Great Food, Attentive and Friendly staff.
Great food and enjoyed dinner with sis.
Great place, great food, freindly owner and staff!
Pretty good food, consistent quality.
Good food, good service and affordable prices.
Great neighborhood vibe. Francesco is an amazing chef.
Great place to hang out with great delicious food and drink..i love it
Beautiful place to go and have some great time. A little bit on the expensive side, though.
Food, atmosphere, and service all 5+ star. Will be back.
Love this place!!! Chef now Owner... awesome staff!!
Food was great and the space is amazing!
Great service and great food. Also great entertainment.
Freaking great bar keep, great food, great place
Good food great time bueatfull music
Great, cozy, place.
Great food and the service was attentive
Excellent and price is rite on point. Can not go wrong .
Really good food and nice atmosphere
The best place to have an Italian meal.
Been there few times with great experience....except once....the rabbit...they give me the rabbit head...that is disgusting.
Great place food music atmosphere
When was the last time the owner of a restaurant came, shook your hand and gave your wide a kiss on the cheek?
Food is really good
Bad atention!!!! Women can not go alone because they dont like!!!
Great food and great service!!!
Great food & good times!!
Very good food and fantastic service
Food great good price great servuce
Food and service were great
No parking but great food
Very good
Gi is the best bartender ever!!!
Great service great food .... 👌👌👌👌
Great spot for any occasion
Very good service, friendly staff
Great food and service
Good food and atmosphere
CLASSIC - best calamari in town
Great service and food
5 stars
Great veggie dishes
Food is great!
Been there various times
Excellent food
My favorite restaurant
Simply amazing
Beatifull
Good foods
Great service!
Great food
Fantastic
Great
Amazing food
Great chef
Good food. Nice atmosphere.
SENSATIONAL A PIECE OF ITALY IN BROOKLIN EXCELLENT FOOD BEST WINES PIZZA FROM ANOTHER WORLD THE ATTENTION IS EXCELLENT... LIVE MUSICBEAUTIFUL RESTAURANTI HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT
Authentic Italian food. Real Italian food. The risotto was excellent!Nice and cozy place and amazing staff! Thanks for the wonderful dinner!
Delicious food very good attentions, all the staff
Great Italian restaurant, run by Italians! Exquisite dishes and very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Try the linguine with clams! Excellent Italian espresso coffee (not big glass: D)
Hi, my name is Daniele and I am Italian, from Naples. I had dinner in January 2011 in this restaurant with two of my friends hosted by Mario the owner ...Well what to say ... 100% Italian cuisine! Really all great and delicious! In May of this year I will return to NY and I will definitely return here for a nice dinner! ;) great Mario you are the best !!!
The dishes feel like they are made with love and passion by the chefs ♥ in the kitchen. Very rich food and good service.
Beautiful place, excellent quality of food, I recommend this place, welcoming and helpful staff and owner!
Very good attention from everyone who works, they are all a team and as for the food is delicious.
Excellent location, good food, very kind owner and staff, very good ♡
Very good. You cant come to New York without finding a little piece of Italy at Francescos.
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Da Francesco 2023:
Review №1
2021-12-19Just super delicious. We ordered 8 dishes (lasagna, beef rib, lamb shank, lobster ravioli, pistachio encrusted flounder, calamari & linguininwith clams) We ate everything and wanted more. Will return for sure, fantastic restaurant.
Review №2
2021-12-06The service was great although the food was hit or miss on some dishes. Calamari was great but the flounder was not very flavorful. The chicken was very good, the penne vodka was nothing special but still good. The tomato gnocchi was well liked. Tiramisu was also nothing special with the crème bulee being not very good!
Review №3
2022-03-15The branzino fish is WOW! Never lets me down. It’s seasoned and prepared perfectly without comprising the taste or texture. Same for the veggies and potatoes. The resturant itself is pretty, calming, unique. Complete transition from the busy street outside - once inside it’s a serene relaxing setting. The dessert is yummy too! My pic is a take out order will update when I dine in. Take a look at that pretty fish! The staff is lovely and polite
Review №4
2022-06-08Bread was stale. Dead bug on the menu. We ordered two skirt steaks and they were super chewy, overdone and not seasoned. The Branzino had no flavor. Food was just no good. The place was so hot and they didn’t have the AC on.
Review №5
2019-12-17I wanted old Italy. A friend directed me to a friend, who he promised would give me that experience. When I walked in with him, everyone lined up to kiss his hand and pay their respects. Okay, this is exactly what I was looking for. The interior was amazing, and the staff was overwhelmingly friendly. I figured my guide had some influence on that, but still I felt as though I was family in here. Sampled some amazing spirits, and it wasnt until months later I found out who I was hanging out with. Google is an amazing thing. With that being said, I didnt get clipped, and I truly enjoyed the ambiance of Da Francesco. Definitely worth the stop to sample what old Italian America was like years ago.
Review №6
2019-08-20Very, very pleased with my experience the other night at Da Francesco and will certainly be back.Good food and good service in a lovely atmosphere. Our waiter was absolutely wonderful.
Review №7
2022-01-31Had the pistachio crusted flounder with spinach and it was very good although a second side wouldve been more appropriate. My girlfriend however had the tuna steak and I had a chance to try it, i must say it was a bit dry but the glaze was finger-licking good. Very nice ambiance and friendly staff.
Review №8
2022-08-05The food is aight (not that great). Not the best Italian restaurant in Williamsburg. And to expensive for the for the limited amount of food. Not the move!!! Look elsewhere honestly.
Review №9
2019-06-23Superb establishment!Great staff tends to your EVERY need!Drinks 🍹 had excellent amount of alcoholFood was outstanding!What are you waiting for?!
Review №10
2022-02-13OMG..FAMILY AT ITS BEST..THE PATRONS AND ATMOSPHERE JUST AN OCEAN OF LOVE AND GENEROSITY 🙏💖🕺💃