Franchino

07/04/09

Highly not recommended for non-white people

by Jennygurl at Citysearch

I came there with friend (we're Asian and the only non-white at that time) & Franchino pretended as if we're not there.

When we're in line, he came & didn't even talk to us, instead he greeted the people standing behind us.

He intentionally gave the table to people that obviously standing behind us, while we're the first in line.

We saw he was joking & laughing with other customers, while he never came or greeted our table.

Finally, at the very last time he came & took the bill along with our credit card payment, he checked it well & seriously then he asked why we didn't give a tip.

We did put almost 20% tip & after a long conversation, he finally realized he made a mistake. That's it.

Coming to that restaurant was totally ruined our day.

Food was okay compared with other Italian in North Beach.

I put my review honestly & based on what happened to me and my friend.

01/15/09

Crismeow is a moron. BEST ITALIAN IN THE WHOLE BAY. PERIOD.

by mykitchenismystudio at Citysearch

If you really love her man, you take her here. I come from a fully Sicilian family that has a wine and olive oil co-op out in Castelvetrano, and going to Francino's is just like having my relatives like Pino and Phillipo back in town for dinner... except I can actually understand Francino's charmingly broken english.

Oh yeah, he sings pavarotti (and amazingly well) while you eat! Beat THAT m******cka! Seriously, if she's the one, you go here.

Crismeow, you and your friends obviously have yet to develop any sense of taste.

• Pros: Food, atmosphere, people, music, food, romantic, classy, food. Oh yeah the, food is good too.
• Cons: Get ready to pop anywhere from $40 - $100 a head. Smaller groups are better.

12/01/08

Turn a Bad day into the BEST NIGHT EVER

by LovesItalian8 at Citysearch

I worked all day and was just ready to go home and go to bed. My boyfriend insisted to take me out to this family owned Italian Restaurant for my birthday (He made reservations). So I got ready and as we were leaving I busted my knee on the dining table, Awesome! This just made my day, but he kept insisting. We found parking pretty quick (around the corner in the police parking garage).

We were late for or reservations but they never treated us like we were. They sat us at the next table available, which so happen to be outside (Not one of my favorites, especially on a busy S.F. sidewalk.). But let me tell you, I felt like I was inside! Franchino was outside the whole time singing and dancing. He was even catching the attention of guests at other restaurants?! I ordered their homemade soup and Raviolis! Delicious! My boyfriend ordered the veil! He LOVED it. By the end of the meal I completely forgot about my hurt knee and was up dancing with Franchino. Lovely service, the mother AND daughter were both helping everyone. I would Highly Recommend to anyone who wants to have home cooked Italian dinner and a SHOW!

• Pros: Owners, food
• Cons: Seating