We hosted a luncheon here for about 90 people - a total buyout of the restaurant - and it was perfection. The menu was family style and the food was delicious, beautifully presented and the sharing made for a really fun, friendly vibe among all the guests. And the cocktails look beautiful and taste even better.The service was wonderful - lovely, professional and very accommodating.They have a wireless mic and sound system, so you’re all set if you need to make toasts or anything.Would highly recommend and absolutely plan to be back for another event, or just dinner.Rich and Moe were particularly great to work with, and made our party a huge success.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mackenzie Simms
Bar Franco is a great spot for unique, delicious cocktails!! They have their own vibe and Italian approach to mixology!! Great bites too, and best espresso martini ever!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jhasim Dunn
The best dish here is the penne vodka. All there food so great in my opinion. I get it every time I come
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Purcaro
The best espresso martinis you can get. Stopped in at the bar before my date arrived. Would love to try them all at Bar Franco. For dinner our waiter Rich was so open and comfortable with us and explained the menu and suggested some of the favorite dishes. The flounder is 10/10 and my date got the Lumache, We wil definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Back to Back Gaming
Easily my go to spot when in Montclair. Our server, Rich, suggested many of the cocktails and also great food suggestions. Basically made our afternoon/evening!! Will be back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ana H
Best espresso martinis I ever had! No where else will compare! Definitely give them a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jaclyn Camal
Always a beautiful experience at Bar Franco!! Everything is impeccable from the ambiance to the craft cocktails. Owner Franco has extreme attention to detail and it shows! Kelly is lovely and always help to add to our experience. A must visit ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DawnR
Early dinner as we had to catch a show at the Wellmont. Amazing food especially the Appetizers! Great ambiance. Host Justin was super nice and accommodating. Our server was not very good. Took a very long time to take our drink orders and not attentive all evening. Restaurant wasn't busy at the time.
We had great dining experience at fresco da Franco. First off service was great. Jonathan was very helpful and patient as it was our first time eating there. The food was delicious as well. The tar tar appetizer was so fresh and the perfect amount. Also we had the red snapper which was really good and the lumache pasta was great it was not too spicy just the right amount of kick. Can't wait to come back!
AnnaB
We enjoyed lunch in a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. The chicken milanese is wonderful (it was not on the menu, but was recommended to us). Rich, our waiter, was personable and sweet.
Myself and five others dined at Fresco Da Franco last night and everyone could not have had enough great things to say about our evening. First off The food was amazing. We ordered one of every appetizer and then each got our own course, followed by dessert. The attention to detail in plating the food was top notch. Not only did it look delicious, it tasted even better.The famous bespoke Italian cocktails were creative and delicious, unlike any other cocktails in the area. It truly felt like we were in Italy! Lastly the staff could not have been more attentive and friendly, offering suggestions, pairings, etc. Fresco da Franco/Bar Franco is the perfect spot for any occasion. Highly highly highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan Piccirillo
I just had dinner there and I must say it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and a cozy atmosphere.The bar area, where we began our evening, was small yet inviting, providing the perfect setting for a gathering of friends. We were six and we were able to comfortably enjoy each other's company and engage in conversations.The bartenders at Fresca DaFranco were quick and pleasant. The cozy ambiance enhanced the experience. We felt right at home.Dinner was great too, the appetizers were great. I opted for the tuna tartare, I was slightly reluctant to share it with my table lol, but the anticipation of trying everyone else's appetizers made it all the more exciting. Our dishes looked as appetizing as they tasted. I especially enjoyed the Bronzino, which was cooked to perfection.Throughout the evening, the staff at Fresco DaFranco went above and beyond to make us feel special. Our waiter, Fred, was attentive, knowledgeable, and provided excellent recommendations. You can tell he enjoys being there. I wholeheartedly recommend Fresco DaFranco to anyone seeking a memorable dining experience. The combination of a cozy atmosphere, pleasant bartenders, staff and of course food was great. I will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rita Gaglioti
Dinner was great. Bar is beautiful with a really cool vibe and excellent drinks Service was outstanding!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came in for lunch on a Monday afternoon. First off the restaurant is very nice place. The service was outstanding. Our server Jonathan was great. He was very nice and helpful with recommending dishes. I went with the fettuccine Ragu as he recommended and it was delicious the meat sauce was out of this world very flavorful. Def will be back for dinner as well.
Blockhead
I had the tuna tartare...delicious! Two of os had the red snapper with was cooked perfectly. One person had the scallops which she loved. The only negative was that the drinks were quite small. Since it's one of the very few restaurants with a liquor license, expensive small drinks should not be something that causes people at the table to say “Really?” Anyway, would go back but next time order the wine.
We hosted a luncheon here for about 90 people - a total buyout of the restaurant - and it was perfection. The menu was family style and the food was delicious, beautifully presented and the sharing made for a really fun, friendly vibe among all the guests. And the cocktails look beautiful and taste even better.The service was wonderful - lovely, professional and very accommodating.They have a wireless mic and sound system, so you’re all set if you need to make toasts or anything.Would highly recommend and absolutely plan to be back for another event, or just dinner.Rich and Moe were particularly great to work with, and made our party a huge success.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bar Franco is a great spot for unique, delicious cocktails!! They have their own vibe and Italian approach to mixology!! Great bites too, and best espresso martini ever!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best dish here is the penne vodka. All there food so great in my opinion. I get it every time I come
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best espresso martinis you can get. Stopped in at the bar before my date arrived. Would love to try them all at Bar Franco. For dinner our waiter Rich was so open and comfortable with us and explained the menu and suggested some of the favorite dishes. The flounder is 10/10 and my date got the Lumache, We wil definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Easily my go to spot when in Montclair. Our server, Rich, suggested many of the cocktails and also great food suggestions. Basically made our afternoon/evening!! Will be back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best espresso martinis I ever had! No where else will compare! Definitely give them a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a beautiful experience at Bar Franco!! Everything is impeccable from the ambiance to the craft cocktails. Owner Franco has extreme attention to detail and it shows! Kelly is lovely and always help to add to our experience. A must visit ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Early dinner as we had to catch a show at the Wellmont. Amazing food especially the Appetizers! Great ambiance. Host Justin was super nice and accommodating. Our server was not very good. Took a very long time to take our drink orders and not attentive all evening. Restaurant wasn't busy at the time.
We had great dining experience at fresco da Franco. First off service was great. Jonathan was very helpful and patient as it was our first time eating there. The food was delicious as well. The tar tar appetizer was so fresh and the perfect amount. Also we had the red snapper which was really good and the lumache pasta was great it was not too spicy just the right amount of kick. Can't wait to come back!
We enjoyed lunch in a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. The chicken milanese is wonderful (it was not on the menu, but was recommended to us). Rich, our waiter, was personable and sweet.
Restaurantji Recommends
Myself and five others dined at Fresco Da Franco last night and everyone could not have had enough great things to say about our evening. First off The food was amazing. We ordered one of every appetizer and then each got our own course, followed by dessert. The attention to detail in plating the food was top notch. Not only did it look delicious, it tasted even better.The famous bespoke Italian cocktails were creative and delicious, unlike any other cocktails in the area. It truly felt like we were in Italy! Lastly the staff could not have been more attentive and friendly, offering suggestions, pairings, etc. Fresco da Franco/Bar Franco is the perfect spot for any occasion. Highly highly highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I just had dinner there and I must say it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm hospitality and a cozy atmosphere.The bar area, where we began our evening, was small yet inviting, providing the perfect setting for a gathering of friends. We were six and we were able to comfortably enjoy each other's company and engage in conversations.The bartenders at Fresca DaFranco were quick and pleasant. The cozy ambiance enhanced the experience. We felt right at home.Dinner was great too, the appetizers were great. I opted for the tuna tartare, I was slightly reluctant to share it with my table lol, but the anticipation of trying everyone else's appetizers made it all the more exciting. Our dishes looked as appetizing as they tasted. I especially enjoyed the Bronzino, which was cooked to perfection.Throughout the evening, the staff at Fresco DaFranco went above and beyond to make us feel special. Our waiter, Fred, was attentive, knowledgeable, and provided excellent recommendations. You can tell he enjoys being there. I wholeheartedly recommend Fresco DaFranco to anyone seeking a memorable dining experience. The combination of a cozy atmosphere, pleasant bartenders, staff and of course food was great. I will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dinner was great. Bar is beautiful with a really cool vibe and excellent drinks Service was outstanding!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came in for lunch on a Monday afternoon. First off the restaurant is very nice place. The service was outstanding. Our server Jonathan was great. He was very nice and helpful with recommending dishes. I went with the fettuccine Ragu as he recommended and it was delicious the meat sauce was out of this world very flavorful. Def will be back for dinner as well.
I had the tuna tartare...delicious! Two of os had the red snapper with was cooked perfectly. One person had the scallops which she loved. The only negative was that the drinks were quite small. Since it's one of the very few restaurants with a liquor license, expensive small drinks should not be something that causes people at the table to say “Really?” Anyway, would go back but next time order the wine.