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Restaurant Reviews for Villa Francesca

Villa Francesca reservations Villa Francesca

150 Richmond Street
Boston, MA 02109

Villa Francesca opened it's doors in 1976 and located on the freedom trail in Boston's historic North End. Villa Francesca provides the perfect intimate setting for conducting a business meeting, sharing a special celebration with family and friends. Villa Francesca's New World Italian cuisine in a Old World setting you will find inviting. Specializing in milk fed veal and fresh local seafood, authentic handmade desserts that are created on premise. An extensive wine list offers more than 160 selections satisfying the needs of each and every guest.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $31 to $50
Parking: Valet
Cross Street:
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 3.7 out of 5 3.7 out of 5 (34 Reviews)
Food 3.7 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.6 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.7 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.7 out of 3 (Moderate)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • neighborhood gem (12)
  • romantic (11)
  • fit for foodies (10)
  • notable wine list (9)
  • special occasion (7)
  • good for groups (5)
  • late-night find (3)
  • great for lunch (2)
  • kid-friendly (2)
  • great for brunch (1)
  • scenic view (1)

Villa Francesca Reviews List
Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Came with a group for lunch during Boston's Restaurant Week. The 2-course/3-course lunches were excellent. Lots of choices. The restaurant wasn't crowded but wait staff was a little slow with us.

She also managed to get grated cheese all over me. Here's a protip: when using a circular grater with a handle, keep the open end up until over the plate and put it up again before moving on to the next plate."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/18/2010
(review submitted 03/20/2010)
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Review 2 for Villa Francesca

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The food was decent, but we (two couples driving separately) both had terrible experiences with the valet, who was AWOL for more than 20 minutes. Getting both cars parked took more than 30 minutes and it took just as long to pick up both cars at the end of the night."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/14/2010
(review submitted 03/16/2010)
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Review 3 for Villa Francesca

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"My wife suggested this place to me and she was right. I injoyed the food and services named Trish I think. She was great. the Oyster special thay had was awesome. Will be back soon . Thanks' guy's"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/27/2010
(review submitted 02/28/2010)
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Review 4 for Villa Francesca

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Villa Francesca is one of our favorites. It is a restaurant like ones in Italy and Europe. Sitting close together, busy, delicious food, great wine... perfect!!"

Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/18/2010)
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Review 5 for Villa Francesca

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Food was great n presented very well. Wine List was large many many choices. Server was very attentive and helpful. Nice Relaxing Area IN the basement/wine cellar to dine in. Def would go back again."

Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/15/2010)
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Review 6 for Villa Francesca

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Bread was stale. Food overpriced and just okay. Service was good, staff was attentive. Didn't like being seated in the basement. It was cold and drafty."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/15/2010)
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Review 7 for Villa Francesca

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"I took my 22-year old son out to dinner. We had a very nice and attentive waiter. I believe his name was Tony. I thought my son was crazy ordering rib-eye steak in a North End Italian restaurant. That is what he wanted. My son said it was absolutely outstanding. I had a bite and he was right. I was full after eating the Caprese salad and garlic bread and Bruschetta so I only had a few bites of my spaghetti with pesto and pine nuts. Those few bites were very good. We had a wonderful bottle of Ruffino Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale Gold. Excellent."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/13/2010
(review submitted 01/15/2010)
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Review 8 for Villa Francesca

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Very pleasant. Cappuccino was great."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/11/2010
(review submitted 01/12/2010)
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Review 9 for Villa Francesca

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"We ate early before a Celtics game in a snow storm. Were the only table for 45 minutes. A few more tables arrived before we left. Food was reasonably good and priced inexpensively. apps, mains and deserts for 2 under 60 before tip. Wife had Veal Marsala and I had the Lasagna. Large portions and pretty good tasting. Nothing spectacular however. Service was attentive without being overbearing. Dining room was nicely divided with solid walls which we imagine would keep the noise down on a busy night. Likely will not return but it was a good once."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/20/2009
(review submitted 12/22/2009)
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Review 10 for Villa Francesca

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"Not very impressed. Somewhat limited menu and overpriced even for the North End. I mean multiple $19 apps, come on. I wouldn't have minded if the food was good but it was pretty average. Seafood risotto was pretty bland and even the simple ziti with (anything) was not homemade and average. Oh well, tried a new place and am not headed back."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/20/2009
(review submitted 11/23/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Villa Francesca Based on the average of (24) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 3.7 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 3.7 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.7 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.8 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.7 out of 3 (Moderate)
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