Villa Francesca

Name: Villa Francesca
Address: 150 Richmond Street, Boston, MA, United States, 02109
Telephone: (617) 367-2948
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

1535 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 25, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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Takeout

(617) 367-2948

Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Website
http://www.ristorantevillafrancesca.com/
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

Location
150 Richmond Street Boston, MA 02109
Neighborhood
North End
Cross street
Hanover Street
Parking details
Valet parking is available in the front of restaurant after 5:00 pm daily.
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

Popular dishes

Carpaccio di Salmone$18.95
Smoked salmon thinly sliced with capers drizzled with extra virgin olive oil
Pepata di Vongole$16.95
Littleneck clams sautéed with garlic and Italian spices in white wine sauce or Pomodoro sauce
Gamberi Scampi$18.95
Shrimp sautéed in butter, garlic and white wine
Salsiccia Con Olive Nere$14.95
Grilled sausages with black olives, polenta and onion (Sicily)
Funghi Portobello$14.95
Portabello mushroom sautéed with garlic, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, served over spinach
Cozze alla Francesca$14.95
Steamed mussels with garlic and Italian spices in white wine sauce or Pomodoro sauce
Lobster Ravioli$19.95
Lobster filled ravioli in a light cream sauce with minced shrimp and fresh dill
Calamari al Guazzetto$15.95
Sautéed with fresh tomato, garlic and Italian spices
Prosciutto e Melone$16.95
Imported prosciutto wrapped around sweet melon
Antipasti Della Casa$19.95
(for two)Prosciutto, salami, buffalo mozzarella (imported from Italy), provolone, tomatoes and olives

Zuppe

Soup of the Day$9.95

Insalate

Insalata Francesca$8.95
Francesca's style mixed salad
Caprese$14.95
Buffalo mozzarella (Imported from Italy) and tomato salad.
Caesar Salad$9.95
Insalata di Pomodoro$6.95
Fresh tomato salad
Insalata di Rugola$10.95
Rocket salad with Parmigiana cheese and olives
Spinaci e Pecorino$11.95
Baby spinach and goat cheese

Pesce

Pesce Spada Margharita$26.95
Swordfish with lemon butter and capers in a white wine sauce
Dentice Porto Fino$29.95
Red snapper prepared with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, olives and fresh tomatoes Served with risotto and spinach
Risotto Pescatore$29.95
Seafood risotto, Italian rice blended together with shrimp, calamari, clams and mussels
Sogliola alla Meditteranea$28.95
Fillet of sole prepared with extra virgin olive oil, a touch of butter, lots of fresh basil and a sprinkle of fresh tomato. Served with roasted potato and escarole with cannellini beans
Gamberoni Gondola$37.95
Lobster tail stuffed with seasoned bread crumbs served with clams, mussels and calamari over spaghetti in a red or white wine sauce

Pasta

Gluten free pasta is available for an additional charge

Ravioli Burro e Salvia$17.95
Ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese prepared in a butter and sage sauce
Fettuccine ai Carciofi$19.95
Homemade fresh fettuccine sautéed with artichokes in extra virgin olive oil, garlic and a touch of chili with Parmigiana and Romano pecorino cheeses
Fettuccine Calamari$21.95
Homemade fresh fettuccine with squid, sautéed with fresh tomatoes, garlic and Italian spices
Penne alla Norma$18.95
Eggplant, ricotta cheese and tomato sauce blended together with penne pasta
Penne Porco alle Erbe$21.95
Penne pasta with bacon, brocoli rabe and egg blended together with parmigiana cheese in a cream sauce
Spaghetti al Pesto Genovese$16.95
Spaghetti, pesto, fresh basil, olive oil, pine nuts, Parmigiana and Romano pecorino cheeses
Spaghetti alle Vongole$24.95
Littleneck clams in the shell sautéed in garlic and spices in white wine or Pomodoro sauce
Fettuccine con Gamberi$25.95
Homemade fresh fettuccine with shrimp in a fresh tomato, basil and cream sauce

Carne

Where everything is cooked to order. We welcome you to order what you desire. Minimum One Entree Per Person

Vitella Monte$29.95
Veal layered with eggplant and mozzarella cheese topped with artichoke hearts in a white wine sauce Served with roasted potatoes and spinach
Pollo Michelangelo$25.95
Prepared with mushrooms and ham in a tomato cream sauce
Vitella Taramina$29.95
Veal stuffed with crab meat in a white wine sauce with onions, a touch of garlic, olives and basil served with roasted potatoes, escarole with cannellini beans and polenta
Costolette D' Agnello alla Griglia*$36.95
Grilled lamb chops served with spinach and roasted potatoes
Tagliata Al Gorgonzola*$36.95
Grilled 8 oz. fillet mignon served with roasted potatoes and spinach
Tagliata Al Rosmarino*$39.95
Succulent grilled 16oz bone in rib eye, served with roasted potatoes and spinach
Costolette di Maiale*$28.95
Double rib pork chop served with roasted potatoes and broccoli rabe
Costolette di Vitvalla*
Grilled 14 oz. veal chop served with roasted potatoes and broccoli rabe
- Market price
Vitella Valdastana$29.95
Veal staffed with prosciutto and fontina cheese, sauteed with white wine and mushrooms in a red tomato sauce
Vitella Francesca$29.95
Veal sautéed in white wine with fresh mushrooms, olives, artichoke hearts, and anchovies (optional)
Finanzziera$29.95
A splendid combination of chicken, veal, shrimp and sausage prepared in a white wine sauce with mushrooms and artichoke hearts
Pollo Abruzzese$29.95
A full bonelessbreast of chicken prepared with aromatic spices and fresh hot peppers Served with roasted potatoes, escarole and beans

Dolce

All desserts are prepared in Villa Francesca's kitchen

Zabaglione$7.95
Marsala flavored pudding with fresh berries and whipped cream
Cannoli$6.95
Caramel Custard$5.95
Homemade Cheesecake$7.95
with whipped cream and strawberries
Tiramisu$7.95
Fresh berries and Cream$9.95
Gelato alla Vaniglia$6.95
Vanilla gelato, Italian ice cream
Gelato alla Fragola$6.95
Strawberry gelato, Italian ice cream
Gelato al Cioccolato$7.95
Chocolate gelato, Italian ice cream
Tartufo$8.95
Cappuccino Truffle
Affogatto$9.95
Vaniglia gelato drowned in espresso coffee
Arancia Ripieno$9.95
Orange Sorbet, Italian
Limone Ripieno$9.95
Lemon Sorbet, Italian
Tortino di Cioccolato Fondente$14.95
Warm made to order chocolate fountain cake served vaniglia gelato and fresh berries Please order when ordering dinner, 20 minutes baking time

International Coffee

Italian$9.95
Sambuca or Amaretto
Irish$9.95
Bailey's
Mexican$9.95
Kahlua
Jamaican$9.95
Tia Maria
Nutty Irishman$9.95
Frangelico and Baileys
French$9.95
Grand Marnier
Villa Francesca Martini$14.00
Tito's Vodka, Kahlua & Baileys & real espresso coffee

Italian Coffee

Espresso$3.95
Mocha$4.95
Cappuccino$4.95
Caffé Latte$4.95

What 1,535 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone was excellent and food delicious!!!!! Appetizers especially awesome!
AI
AnthonyI
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was well above normal. Great ambiance and location. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food5service5ambience4
Reservation was at 8pm. Once we arrived we weren’t sat until 9pm. We had a show to catch so we were absolutely rushing through dinner unfortunately. Otherwise the food and service was great but was definitely upset about the wait time with a reservation.
D
Dino
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service1ambience3
Food was excellent. Bartender (Bay) was terrific. Nice atmosphere. Would have rated it a full five stars had the host (who turned out to be the owner) wasn’t so rude and unwelcoming. Maybe he was having a bad day or something, but he was so off-putting that we almost left before eating. Glad we decided to move to the bar to eat.
e
edkru
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Classic North End Italian. The Pollo Abuzzese is super-spicy, but if you like the heat it’s really delicious.
WF
WF13
New England
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great to be back in the North End! My favorite place! The food was fabulous!
DR
DaniellaR
New England
6 reviews
vip
1.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience4
The waiter was not interested in service at all. Made us nervous. The pasta was sticky and badly cooked. Overpriced and uncomfortable experience.
FL
FabLass
New England
5 reviews
vip
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience4
The manager chased us out, rather rudely. We had reservations, we spent a good amount of money and they practically booted us out. Won’t go there again.
p
pbos
New England
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
I felt the prices for the meals did not match the quality. Food was simply thrown on the plate or bowl. For the price I would have expected more presentation and preperation. Flavors we there but not the value
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Spent Mother’s Day here it was delicious
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was awesome.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my favorite meal during our stay in Boston. The restaurant is full of old school charm from your first step through the entrance to the after dinner cocktails. The service was attentive and authentic. Most of our party ordered the special, not only was it delicious but there was excellent tableside presentation when they lit the brandy on fire, poured the stream of fire into our fettuccine and tossed it in a cheese wheel for each serving. You should visit this place, you won’t be disappointed.
MB
MichelleB
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice Italian dinner in a beautiful old building. Both adults and children in our party really enjoyed the food. The ambiance was very well-suited to a nice date night.
DC
DianeC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
The food was overpriced for what we got. The service was slow, our waiter did not offer us any bread for 30 minutes, we were starving. I had to ask another wait person to bring us bread and he did. I ordered a special and failed to ask the price of it before ordering, it was $45.00 - for pasta! Won't go back. Ordered a call liqur drink but it was $18.00. This place is a tourist trap.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
Last minute dinner. They had a cheese wheel out for pasta which was a very fun experience
LC
LauraC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Cozy atmosphere. The food, wine and service were great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
One of our favorites. Always delicious food. Our server seemed young, took a bit for our cocktails but maybe they have an understaffing issue? Regardless, we enjoyed our meal very much. Everyone there is always kind and friendly.
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Diane
New England
58 reviews
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Villa Francesca in the wonderful North End of Boston with plenty of competition. Villa Francesca more than succeeds as being one of the special restaurants to enjoy; the food is delicious with generous portions, and the staff is wonderfully welcoming and attentive. They seem to enjoy their time there as much as we do. This was not our first visit and it definitely will not be our last. Thank you all.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Central Coast
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Friendless, warm atmosphere lobster ravioli was a hit
CG
CGould1
New England
15 reviews
vip
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Fair at best. The food was typical good enough but not outstanding for the price. The service was adequate. Waitress was not welcoming, seemed put out to be there, There are many excellent places in the North End, to settle for fair so I would not rush back.
RD
RachelD
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Made a 7pm reservation on Easter Sunday, and it’s the night before the Marathon & Patriots’ Day 2022 we knew it would be busy. The staff was incredibly nice & apologetic about the wait. The delicious food & very attentive service was worth the wait. Looking forward to dining again, soon!
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Nick
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great restaurant, good noise level for conversation, great atmosphere, price is a bit high, but service is good.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time there. Great food and ambiance! Pre-race dinner (ate there prior to the Boston Marathon)
MT
MaryT
New England
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just wonderful! Food was amazing and service was perfect!
PS
PastorSteve
New England
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our meals were all delicious and the timing (2:45 reservation) perfect.
DN
DavidN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Even on a busy night during Easter/Marathon weekend, the service was great and the food delicious...with validated parking at only $3 for the night--wow!
SW
StaceyW
Los Angeles
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely staff. Ciopino was outstanding - filled with seafood. Had friends from LA visiting and it was a traditional Boston Italian ambiance and food they loved.
AU
AlkaU
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and good food be ready to eat portions are big :)
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OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience2
Made a reservation for 2 at 6:45, our Uber took a wrong turn and then due to construction we arrived at 7. We were treated very rudely (as if we showed up late on purpose) and were not the only ones waiting at the bar for a table who had made a reservation. There was one young girl who kept telling us to go wait “over there” and when we asked for clarification she sent us to the maître d' who asked us if we would be leaving. The maître d' was incredibly hostile towards guests and waiters. Our meal was bland and the only enjoyable thing was the one drink we ordered (cherry blossom). We weren’t offered any specials or parmesan for our pasta dishes and had to ask another waiter walking by for some parmesan. On the way out we encountered a group of 6 who were being yelled at for trying to get a chair added. We won’t be returning and will try any of the other Italian spots in North End.
D
Drovetoofar
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a group of six for an early dinner before a hockey game at Boston Garden. Good food, good service - well done. Space was a little snug for six guys, but not a big problem
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Klm12155
New England
17 reviews
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall2food2service5ambience1
This was by far the worst experience I have ever had a restaurant. I will say that isn’t a reflection on our particular waitress she was very pleasant. However with that being said, she told us the specials. Seemed low key so we ordered both they sounded good. We were not informed that one special (we were a party of two ) was large enough to feed 4 people, took over an hour to prepare and get to our table, and it cost 75$$$$. Talk about a sticker shock. Had we simply been told that this meal was MASSIVE and cost an absurd amount of money of course we would not have ordered it. No one could consume that amount of seafood and it will absolutely go to waste because it doesn’t re heat well. This meal landed on our table at 10pm when we had an 8:30 reservation. I was not intending on being at the restaurant that late none the less recovering my meal at that hour. After getting our food and the majority of the restaurant clearing out there was a table next to us who were completely belligerent drunk. One of the women was speaking so loudly about inappropriate topics to the point I asked her to be respectful of others and lower her volume because it was ruining my experience which was already not going great to begin with. The woman actually got up from her chair and charged at my table knocking over glass and making a scene, screaming obscenities at me while doing so. Not a single staff member at the restaurant intervened. We should’ve complained about the price and not being told or given a remote hint of its huge tag. Instead as our heads were spinning from the bizarre confrontation we just wanted to leave. Very very unhappy about the whole thing and was not expecting such an awful experience. Please feel free to call me and resolve this issue at 6172795484
BH
BrockH
San Diego
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is the best meal I’ve had so far in 2022. The desserts were incredible. And our waitress was very attentive and kind. Will definitely go here again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Indiana
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
3 years between visits and the same quality still exists.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and customer service!
GM
GregM
New England
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
Drinks were tiny, completely Rushed, veal was tough
1
1234
New England
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was excellent!
TB
TrishB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful experience! The food was delicious and our server was extremely pleasant!
K
Katelyn
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Easy to get into with many reservation slots, but once there it was busy. Sat down quickly. Service was top.
MS
MikeS
Houston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were 5 star. Lobster ravioli and sea food risotto were amazing. Bar service was excellent Will be back on our next trip to Boston
WN
WeiN
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
To call this a tourist trap would be charitable. Our food arrived barely warmed over and the quality was mediocre for what we paid. More than anything, the service staff was rude and aggressive. Entrees came before appetizers, the waitress Brenda was belligerent when we raised the issue of the food being cold - the whole experience was just awful.

FAQs

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

Villa Francesca is rated 4.3 stars by 1535 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 25, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(617) 367-2948

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
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Contemporary European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet parking is available in the front of restaurant after 5:00 pm daily.
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

Website
http://www.ristorantevillafrancesca.com/
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

Villa Francesca

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Lobster Ravioli

Cannoli

Caesar Salad

Antipasti

Carpaccio di Salmone$18.95

Pepata di Vongole$16.95

Gamberi Scampi$18.95

Salsiccia Con Olive Nere$14.95

Funghi Portobello$14.95

Cozze alla Francesca$14.95

Lobster Ravioli$19.95

Calamari al Guazzetto$15.95

Prosciutto e Melone$16.95

Antipasti Della Casa$19.95

Zuppe

Soup of the Day$9.95

Insalate

Insalata Francesca$8.95

Caprese$14.95

Caesar Salad$9.95

Insalata di Pomodoro$6.95

Insalata di Rugola$10.95

Spinaci e Pecorino$11.95

Pesce

Pesce Spada Margharita$26.95

Dentice Porto Fino$29.95

Risotto Pescatore$29.95

Sogliola alla Meditteranea$28.95

Gamberoni Gondola$37.95

Pasta

Ravioli Burro e Salvia$17.95

Fettuccine ai Carciofi$19.95

Fettuccine Calamari$21.95

Penne alla Norma$18.95

Penne Porco alle Erbe$21.95

Spaghetti al Pesto Genovese$16.95

Spaghetti alle Vongole$24.95

Fettuccine con Gamberi$25.95

Carne

Vitella Monte$29.95

Pollo Michelangelo$25.95

Vitella Taramina$29.95

Costolette D' Agnello alla Griglia*$36.95

Tagliata Al Gorgonzola*$36.95

Tagliata Al Rosmarino*$39.95

Costolette di Maiale*$28.95

Costolette di Vitvalla*

Vitella Valdastana$29.95

Vitella Francesca$29.95

Finanzziera$29.95

Pollo Abruzzese$29.95

Dolce

Zabaglione$7.95

Cannoli$6.95

Caramel Custard$5.95

Homemade Cheesecake$7.95

Tiramisu$7.95

Fresh berries and Cream$9.95

Gelato alla Vaniglia$6.95

Gelato alla Fragola$6.95

Gelato al Cioccolato$7.95

Tartufo$8.95

Affogatto$9.95

Arancia Ripieno$9.95

Limone Ripieno$9.95

Tortino di Cioccolato Fondente$14.95

International Coffee

Italian$9.95

Irish$9.95

Mexican$9.95

Jamaican$9.95

Nutty Irishman$9.95

French$9.95

Villa Francesca Martini$14.00