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Da Francesco's Ristorante & Bar, Shelby Township, MI

Da Francesco's Ristorante & Bar

4.8
4.8
1612 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Da Francesco's Ristorante and Bar serves classic recipes in a family friendly location that includes a full bar with a beautiful selection of domestic and Italian imported wines. Guests can stop in for lunch and dinner and enjoy the rustic decor paired with homemade dishes that have been passed down through the Belcastro family. We offer a kids and gluten-free menu so everyone can find a favorite on the menu. We offer plenty of bread and soup or salad before starting their meal, or visitors can start with the appetizers, which include Arancini di Riso, Mamma's Meatballs, Fried Calamari, Sausage and Hot Peppers and more. The menu features specialties like the Ravioli con Sugo, Eggplant or Pollo Parmigiana and Gnocci! We also offer plenty of meat and fish choices, including steak alla Francesco, Domenics Filet Mignon, Perch Lemone and Parmigiana Pickerel. Lastly, to end your night just right, finish it off with Mamma Sue's Homemade Tiramisu and a fresh Italian Cappuccino!

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 72 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Steak, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue, Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:45 pm

  • Phone number

    (586) 731-7544

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    We offer an in-depth catering menu for pick-ups of twelve or more, or we offer delivery services of sixty or more and a delivery fee depending on the distance. Please go to our website at www.dafrancescos.com to take a look at our catering menu! When booking a future date please call us at (586)-731-7544 and speak to any of our management staff to discuss a date, party sizes and additional information. We hope to book with you soon!

  • Private party facilities

    We host elegant parties for any occasion here in our private banquet room! From baby showers to graduations we do it all! Please access our website at www.dafrancescos.com and take a look at our banquet menu, so you can have an idea of what you'd like to get. When booking a future date please call us at (586)-731-7544 and speak to any of our management staff to discuss a date, party sizes and additional information. We hope to book with you soon!

  • Neighborhood

    Shelby Township

  • Cross street

    In between 23 Mile Rd. and 22 Mile Rd. on the West side

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,612 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

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  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Italian

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Can not beat this place! I will swear by it forever. The workers are swift and diligent and know what they’re doing. The food is to die for every time.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent service by Anthony!
  3. Sharleen

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Overcrowded waiting room considering they take reservations. Had to wait an extra 30 minutes after reservation for seating. Had a seafood special that I didn’t care for and it was overpriced. Service, however, was excellent as always!
  4. JohnV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You will not be disappointed. Reservations are recommended.
  5. MarkS

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    This is one of the most consistent restaurants in the area. Food and service is always good. My only criticism is that I noted it was for an anniversary and expected something to acknowledge that but not even the waitress said anything.
  6. CarrieV

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anthony (Tony) our waiter was EXCEPTIONAL!!! Very personable and gave great recommendations. Our bus boy was also amazing. Food was delicious and fast service. Overall wonderful experience and can’t wait to go back!!!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding as usual!!! Our favorite!! Owners and staff always make you feel welcome!!
  8. KathyL

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food as usual!!! Lobster ravioli I crave!! Sooo good!
  9. GillianL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing! Our waitress was great and made the experience fun.
  10. Nick

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have dined at Da's for 25 years, haven't been disappointed yet.
  11. Moni

    Alabama

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service and food is amazing. Love coming here for all types of occasions
  12. Claudia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food was outstanding! Wait staff was energetic and helpful. It was our first time and we sat in the bistro area. Was a little loud for our liking, next time I’ll ask to sit on the other side.
  13. BettyD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our Anniversary and it was the perfect place to go, Stephanie was great and we got our food fast and it was delicious ! We will be back!
  14. EricS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another wonderful meal from this fabulous restaurant.
  15. Debbie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    My food was good until I found a long hair in my food. I was comped, but it was still an unpleasant experience and something I didn’t expect from this restaurant.
  16. GeorgeD

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Five of us got together for dinner last night at DaFrancesco's. The food was great and the service was great. I would highly recommend DaFrancesco's!!
  17. wfj63

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Impeccable service. Wonderful experience.
  18. KathyI

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have two favorite restaurants, Da's is one of them. It is excellent!
  19. EvanR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, food is fantastic, just get there early because it can get busy.
  20. LoriK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Service was very slow today. The server we had seemed to be having trouble multi-tasking. We waited 15 minutes before our bottle of wine arrived. And everything was just slow. Dan or Jeremiah are our usual servers, so I guess we’re spoiled.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    I’ve posted previously. The food is excellent, the service is wonderful. The problem…..waiting 30 minutes after my reservation time to be seated. The last visit was a 45 minute wait. That was a Friday night. This visit was a Tuesday night. I was sure we would not have an issue. The manager spoke with us, at length, about the issue. She could not have been more respectful of both our frustration while explaining the difficulties faced by the restaurant to accommodate their patrons. The restaurant finds its customers like to sit and DaF will not make any attempt to move them along. Will I go back, maybe. But I’ll call before I leave to see how far behind they’re running and adjust my show up time accordingly.
  22. PatriciaB

    Detroit

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an exceptional experience
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing! Janelle was amazing!! Thank you Janelle!
  24. GregS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, everything was as good as it can get. The food at Da's was excellent. We've been regulars for more than 10 years and have never had a bad dining experience.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Way too loud. Not enough waiters & waitress
  26. PamC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food, as always, was excellent. The minestrone soup and Pollo Mamma Asante is my favorite but all 4 of us were very happy!
  27. RobertJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Best Italian food in town! We try to go there at least once a month.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Table of 14 for a birthday celebration. Our server, Kiki did an outstanding job.
  29. MaryLynn

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food is fantastic there ! Best Italian around. It’s always crowded. Service is always great, the only downside is, it’s to loud!!!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience all around! Our server Julia was absolutely amazing and the food was super super delicious! Haven’t been here in years but looking forward to coming back sooner rather than later.
  31. FeliciaL

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything starting with drinks to appetizers to entrees to dessert and service was fabulous. Can’t go wrong with whatever you order.
  32. TerryW

    Detroit

    36 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Da Francesco's is great for families but not so much for couples or a romantic evening out. Not unusual for Italian restaurants, Da Francesco's caters to families and there are many children with the accompanying level of noise. A potential option if attempting to avoid the family atmosphere would be to sit in the bar area. I had requested couples seating for this reservation, 2 people, 5:00 on a Thursday, but we were seated in the large group and family areas. Not Good, not acceptable. The food is standard Italian family offerings. Nothing bad, but nothing exceptional. We had the seafood pasta and a Veal/Prosciutto/Asiago cheeses special of the day.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful dinner, was a little disappointed had to wait a half hour to be seated when we had made reservations. Otherwise great experience
  34. MaryG

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a fabulous place to dine? Everything from the food to the wait staff is exceptional! Make a reservation now!!! It's the best!
  35. LisaC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Da Francesco's is our first choice in Macomb. The food is always excellent and everyone is happy.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Italian restaurant in town. The food,staff and ambiance is the best!!! Keep up the great work..have been here many times and never disappointed!!!
  37. JameyT

    Detroit

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My family and I were celebrating my wife promotion at work. I asked my wife where she wanted to go and of course she says “Da’s”. She was born in Napoli, so she loves the food. My kids love it as well. We had an incredible server last night they Matt. He truly made our overall experience exceptional. He was attentive to our table, knew what we needed before we did, and had a great smile and presents. We always end our time at Da’s. Dominic and his wife are great people and run a phenomenal restaurant.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Rushed in and out, rude waitress and food was just ok. Usually
  39. Barbara

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Was a very nice experience. I have not been to the restaurant in quite a while. The restaurant was very busy which was nice to see. We did wait a little bit even with a reservation. Once seated the staff was very prompt and our server Danielle was awesome. Will definitely be back.
  40. DanL

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We waited a few minutes past our reservation time, but once we got seated, everything went smoothly. As always, the food was great. Our entrées included veal Val’dostana, chicken Parmesan, and spaghetti with meatballs. Had a great time catching up, and also ordered a couple desserts to enjoy when we got home. Will definitely be returning!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Da Francesco's Ristorante & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (586) 731-7544.

Da Francesco's Ristorante & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 1612 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 72 times today
Google Map for Da Francesco's Ristorante & Bar

49521 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI 48317

Additional information

  • Cross street

    In between 23 Mile Rd. and 22 Mile Rd. on the West side

  • Neighborhood

    Shelby Township

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue, Wed 11:00 am–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–12:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:45 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:45 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Steak, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (586) 731-7544

  • Catering

    We offer an in-depth catering menu for pick-ups of twelve or more, or we offer delivery services of sixty or more and a delivery fee depending on the distance. Please go to our website at www.dafrancescos.com to take a look at our catering menu! When booking a future date please call us at (586)-731-7544 and speak to any of our management staff to discuss a date, party sizes and additional information. We hope to book with you soon!

  • Private party facilities

    We host elegant parties for any occasion here in our private banquet room! From baby showers to graduations we do it all! Please access our website at www.dafrancescos.com and take a look at our banquet menu, so you can have an idea of what you'd like to get. When booking a future date please call us at (586)-731-7544 and speak to any of our management staff to discuss a date, party sizes and additional information. We hope to book with you soon!

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