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Villa Francesca, Boston, MA

Villa Francesca

4.6 (1993)
$31 to $50
Italian
150 Richmond Street, Boston, MA 02109

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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!

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
  • 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

Private dining

What 1,993 people are saying

Villa Francesca reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Villa Francesca is a North End gem known for its authentic Italian cuisine and cozy ambiance. Guests praise the "delicious food and great service," with standout dishes like lobster ravioli and shrimp scampi. The atmosphere is described as "very cozy and fun," making it a favorite for both regulars and newcomers.
1,994 Reviews
  1. Albert VIP

    West Palm Beach46 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food that I received was very good. However the menu stated that the Vitelli Monte would be layers of veal and eggplant. There was no eggplant or mozzarella cheese in my food. Sides were never delivered to our table. Should have ordered the food immediately on seating as there was a long wait before we received our food. Almost finished the bottle of wine we ordered. The Wellfleet oysters were great and only 1$. As a starter that but me in an agreeable mood.

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  2. Shayla VIP

    Philadelphia County5 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrible food and mediocre service. We were so excited to try Villa Francesca but will not be retuning.

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  3. Tyler VIP

    Denver / Colorado7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious portabella pasta special and great wine selection! Delicious affogato too. Ambiance in basement wine cellar was cozy but perfect noise level and temperature. I highly recommend Villa Francesca!

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  4. Mark

    Oklahoma City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointed in food. Not as good as it used to be. Clam sauce bland. Eggplant just ok. Disappointing

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  5. Diane

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Martha is excellent. The food is outstanding one of my favorite restaurants in Boston.

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  6. Avis VIP

    Greater Boston28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner to celebrate a birthday. Service and food very good. Noise level low enough to have a conversation ! You can’t say that about many restaurants. Turned out to be a pleasant surprise given I walk by this restaurant every day. Nice !

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  7. olivier VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is not. Very tasty, a lot of sauce with water. Bread is like a sponge. I will not reccommend.

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  8. Kevin VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. Restaurant itself was well kept!

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  9. Josiemer

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super delicious and authentic food at reasonable prices, right in the heart of the North End.

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  10. Tara

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was terrible. Food was amazing! The specials are pricey and they don’t tell you that, so buyer beware.

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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 4.6 stars by 1993 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
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
  • 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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