Never had a bad meal here. And the mixed drinks are well crafted as well. I even take home a container of their house dressing!
Shavona D.
This place is the best!!! I focund out about this place through the daily pizza specials. Each day, a different pizza is on sale for 12 or so dollars. This is a review of my second time going, but know the 12 dollar pizza drew me in! I got the pepperoni pizza. FANTASTIC! First experience was great but as someone that doesn't write reviews, a review at the time seemed unimportant; I loved it and that's all that matters! However, I came back today after leaving the area as a nice pick me up, for the same pizza deal that drew me in. I got the pepperoni to go but this time ate in-house a pizza that caught my eye that last time I was here: the prosciutto and arugula pizza. My favorite pizza so far! Jason is also incredible and very kind and attentive. Love Francos!
Monika Russo
I just left the restaurant satisfied and full. The food is amazing and the portion sizes are generous. I had the orecchiette pasta with broccoli rabe and sausage tossed in olive oil and topped with freshly shaved Parmigiano. They did not skimp on anything. Every fork full had EVERYTHING on it. It was delicious ?It's a lovely, smaller and older building in Catonsville. Because of this, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. There is one small issue. Cleanliness. The chairs are wooden and dusty. The walls have small food splatter. The table legs and feet need to be leveled (instead of using napkins and drink coasters) and cleaned. It obviously did not deter me from stating and enjoying my meal.The prices are right in line for what is served. And the service was stellar. My server was on point and did not ask questions when I had food in my mouth lol. He was pleasant and charming and made my experience all the more delightful.I do not have any pictures to show you because all of the savory food smells had me salivating uncontrollably. Thank God they didn't ask me to leave!I'll definitely be returning because there are so many more items on that menu to taste. And I promise to get pictures then.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage
Haley
Will never get tired of eating here. Would go through the entire menu if I could. I’m a sucker for italian and their food is absolutely delicious. Even when we came in with a large group not long before closing we were still treated kindly and not even rushed. My only wish is that the place was bigger because it can feel cramped at times- but obviously that’s not really something they can change.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paula B.
The shrimp and crab pasta in Vodka sauce is Amazing!! I highly recommend it. The arugula salad is delish. The crab imperial garlic toast is the best ever.
Steve Newman
Great food and great service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack B.
We often go to Francos, great pasta and pizzas, and more Its a small place, but we've never had a problem - but we often do get the last table, but soon enough, another opens for the "next patron" The food is good, the service always good, sometimes better than that Its a real nice local spot
Emily Kean
Delicious food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
bri s
The food here is awesome and very tasty I had the mussels and Alfredo. Very authentic and reasonable prices for Italian. The drinks are top tier as well. Will try this place again.
Franco’s is our favorite local restaurant!! The salads are always crisp and fresh. The homemade dressing on the house salad UNBELIEVABLE : so great, I usually order a salad to go for the next day’s lunch.The brick over pizza is tops and perfect to share for two.Do yourself a favor and check this warm, welcoming little place out— It’s delicious, affordable and it’s a bonus to support a family- run business.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bravo
Came in this evening, cozy spot. The sub I had was amazing, crunchy celery sticks and yummy shrimp. The rest of the menu looked great too, will definitely return to try more things.
Food: 5
Laura Twining
Took about 10 minutes to get drinks. Took over an 45 minutes to get our meal. We ordered a cheesesteak sub, Alfredo and grilled chicken, Italian sausage sub, and the Italian Cold cut. The Italian Cold cut was ordered as written in the menu. No special requests and the sub had nothing on it. It was just meat in a sub roll. When it was sent back it was returned to her with just lettuce, tomatoes and with a little bit of dressing on it, still missing the hots and onions. How does an Italian restaurant mess up an Italian Cold cut?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Audrey White
Great little American/Italian local place.Love the brick oven pizza.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza, Pizza
Dawn Clay
Definitely try the Antonio Bookie Salad!! The brick oven pizza is the bomb! Excellent service! Get there early. There was a line outside of the door by 7pm!!!
Never had a bad meal here. And the mixed drinks are well crafted as well. I even take home a container of their house dressing!
This place is the best!!! I focund out about this place through the daily pizza specials. Each day, a different pizza is on sale for 12 or so dollars. This is a review of my second time going, but know the 12 dollar pizza drew me in! I got the pepperoni pizza. FANTASTIC! First experience was great but as someone that doesn't write reviews, a review at the time seemed unimportant; I loved it and that's all that matters! However, I came back today after leaving the area as a nice pick me up, for the same pizza deal that drew me in. I got the pepperoni to go but this time ate in-house a pizza that caught my eye that last time I was here: the prosciutto and arugula pizza. My favorite pizza so far! Jason is also incredible and very kind and attentive. Love Francos!
I just left the restaurant satisfied and full. The food is amazing and the portion sizes are generous. I had the orecchiette pasta with broccoli rabe and sausage tossed in olive oil and topped with freshly shaved Parmigiano. They did not skimp on anything. Every fork full had EVERYTHING on it. It was delicious ?It's a lovely, smaller and older building in Catonsville. Because of this, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. There is one small issue. Cleanliness. The chairs are wooden and dusty. The walls have small food splatter. The table legs and feet need to be leveled (instead of using napkins and drink coasters) and cleaned. It obviously did not deter me from stating and enjoying my meal.The prices are right in line for what is served. And the service was stellar. My server was on point and did not ask questions when I had food in my mouth lol. He was pleasant and charming and made my experience all the more delightful.I do not have any pictures to show you because all of the savory food smells had me salivating uncontrollably. Thank God they didn't ask me to leave!I'll definitely be returning because there are so many more items on that menu to taste. And I promise to get pictures then.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sausage
Will never get tired of eating here. Would go through the entire menu if I could. I’m a sucker for italian and their food is absolutely delicious. Even when we came in with a large group not long before closing we were still treated kindly and not even rushed. My only wish is that the place was bigger because it can feel cramped at times- but obviously that’s not really something they can change.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The shrimp and crab pasta in Vodka sauce is Amazing!! I highly recommend it. The arugula salad is delish. The crab imperial garlic toast is the best ever.
Great food and great service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We often go to Francos, great pasta and pizzas, and more Its a small place, but we've never had a problem - but we often do get the last table, but soon enough, another opens for the "next patron" The food is good, the service always good, sometimes better than that Its a real nice local spot
Delicious food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food here is awesome and very tasty I had the mussels and Alfredo. Very authentic and reasonable prices for Italian. The drinks are top tier as well. Will try this place again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy atmosphere. Food was wonderful.
Restaurantji Recommends
Franco’s is our favorite local restaurant!! The salads are always crisp and fresh. The homemade dressing on the house salad UNBELIEVABLE : so great, I usually order a salad to go for the next day’s lunch.The brick over pizza is tops and perfect to share for two.Do yourself a favor and check this warm, welcoming little place out— It’s delicious, affordable and it’s a bonus to support a family- run business.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came in this evening, cozy spot. The sub I had was amazing, crunchy celery sticks and yummy shrimp. The rest of the menu looked great too, will definitely return to try more things.
Food: 5
Took about 10 minutes to get drinks. Took over an 45 minutes to get our meal. We ordered a cheesesteak sub, Alfredo and grilled chicken, Italian sausage sub, and the Italian Cold cut. The Italian Cold cut was ordered as written in the menu. No special requests and the sub had nothing on it. It was just meat in a sub roll. When it was sent back it was returned to her with just lettuce, tomatoes and with a little bit of dressing on it, still missing the hots and onions. How does an Italian restaurant mess up an Italian Cold cut?
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great little American/Italian local place.Love the brick oven pizza.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Margherita Pizza, Pizza
Definitely try the Antonio Bookie Salad!! The brick oven pizza is the bomb! Excellent service! Get there early. There was a line outside of the door by 7pm!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5