Hidden gem of the lakes region. As good as the best of
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maureen Mazur
This is one of our go to places in the Lakes Region. It's a GEM!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup
Kenneth Clarke
Always great fresh homemade meals . Even the small plates are plenty for the average appetite . But go full on the Barbarossa beef filet. You won’t be disappointed. Don’t forget to order the Cheesecake. One of the best in the state .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Scallops, Eggplant Parm, French Onion Soup
Chuck Khuen
I have been going here for years and I am only disappointed if they are too busy for me to find a seat. The food is consistently great and they serve you like you were family. I love the menu's mix of quality Italian and American favorites. This is not a chain. The owner/chef and a core, long-term staff maintain the high quality of the food and service. Sit at the bar if you can (but save a chair for me).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mckeen Verrill
One-of-a-kind. Only eat here if you want the best food in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathy Young
I’ve given Franco’s Bistro 1 star and if I could have I do minus.The hostess was so rude to us. Yes it was busy we get that but the way she spoke to us was not the way you speak to your customers.We wanted to get a drink at the bar while we waited. We were told we couldn’t unless we sat at the bar. Would not allow us to order a drink and sit on the bench inside the restaurant. She said the state wouldn’t allow that. We left!We went to Rustlers, busy as well, but we were allowed to get a drink while we waited standing in the area of the bar. Makes no sense but we will never go back to Franco’s Bistro.Sorry but the hostess shouldn’t be doing the job dealing with the public.Sincerely,The Young’s
traci daigle
If I could put no stars I would !! The most rude and ignorant hostess yelling at people who were just trying to enter the bar while we are dining right beside her it was the most uncomfortable experience I’ve ever had. I was embarrassed for the people trying to enter the bar. She just went on and on. I can’t believe they did not walk out. Long story short she’s just a rude lady that shouldn’t be working with the public, the food was horrible cold no taste watery disgusting…. The ceasor dressing was like slime and tasted like chemicals.. Gordon Ramsay would have a field day with this place. I’ll stick to Bruno’s where you always get happy people and respect as a customer..people don’t waste your money on this place when Rosie’s is right up the street and you are greeted and treated like a customer not made to sit under a freezing cold cieling fan that they refuse to turn down to a lower setting than helicopter mode.. when you open the curtain right at your table to get warm by the sun and the hostess comes right behind you and whips them shut.. then turns the fans up higher to the point you have to ask for a different table and you get stuck, sitting behind beside her at the hostess station instead where she continues to yell at customers right in front of you, and be the rudest person I’ve ever encountered with the public. Old lady go home and start knitting. You’re too crotchety to be in public.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lori
Went there yesterday with my two sons and my husband. First time there loved it. The owners are so nice. The food was so good The staff was excellent and our waitress was so friendly and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nancy Wildermuth
Amazing food! Had the seafood pasta and crème brûlée. Kind waitress as well.
Dietary restrictions: I’m allergic to soy, which is difficult. They calmly assured me they cook all their food fresh in house with only with olive oil.
I really enjoyed the food and it was reasonably priced. The service was great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Patricia Murphy
After a hards days work (here for work for the week), I just wanted some takeout and go back to my hotel. No takeout. No suggestions on where to go. Not very friendly.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
Robert Chisholm
We 3 liked our food the fourth was not thrilled with the Alfredo sauce saying it was to thin although her husband tasted it and said it had good flavor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Paul Weldner
Wow! We live here and honestly have not dined in a long time…..so good! I had the short ribs which were perfectly slow roasted and melt in your mouth with no fat (big deal). My husband had Filetto Mignon Alla Barbarossa, perfectly cooked and the demi glacé sauce was perfect addition, great food, great service and ameretto cheesecake, well…..you know
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terri Soucie
Weird hostess rules as far as taking reservations and seating, not flexible when substituting sides, slow service, can't wear fragrances. Just too many rules. However, the food is excellent.
Great meal, wonderful
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hidden gem of the lakes region. As good as the best of
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is one of our go to places in the Lakes Region. It's a GEM!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Onion Soup
Always great fresh homemade meals . Even the small plates are plenty for the average appetite . But go full on the Barbarossa beef filet. You won’t be disappointed. Don’t forget to order the Cheesecake. One of the best in the state .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Scallops, Eggplant Parm, French Onion Soup
I have been going here for years and I am only disappointed if they are too busy for me to find a seat. The food is consistently great and they serve you like you were family. I love the menu's mix of quality Italian and American favorites. This is not a chain. The owner/chef and a core, long-term staff maintain the high quality of the food and service. Sit at the bar if you can (but save a chair for me).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One-of-a-kind. Only eat here if you want the best food in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’ve given Franco’s Bistro 1 star and if I could have I do minus.The hostess was so rude to us. Yes it was busy we get that but the way she spoke to us was not the way you speak to your customers.We wanted to get a drink at the bar while we waited. We were told we couldn’t unless we sat at the bar. Would not allow us to order a drink and sit on the bench inside the restaurant. She said the state wouldn’t allow that. We left!We went to Rustlers, busy as well, but we were allowed to get a drink while we waited standing in the area of the bar. Makes no sense but we will never go back to Franco’s Bistro.Sorry but the hostess shouldn’t be doing the job dealing with the public.Sincerely,The Young’s
If I could put no stars I would !! The most rude and ignorant hostess yelling at people who were just trying to enter the bar while we are dining right beside her it was the most uncomfortable experience I’ve ever had. I was embarrassed for the people trying to enter the bar. She just went on and on. I can’t believe they did not walk out. Long story short she’s just a rude lady that shouldn’t be working with the public, the food was horrible cold no taste watery disgusting…. The ceasor dressing was like slime and tasted like chemicals.. Gordon Ramsay would have a field day with this place. I’ll stick to Bruno’s where you always get happy people and respect as a customer..people don’t waste your money on this place when Rosie’s is right up the street and you are greeted and treated like a customer not made to sit under a freezing cold cieling fan that they refuse to turn down to a lower setting than helicopter mode.. when you open the curtain right at your table to get warm by the sun and the hostess comes right behind you and whips them shut.. then turns the fans up higher to the point you have to ask for a different table and you get stuck, sitting behind beside her at the hostess station instead where she continues to yell at customers right in front of you, and be the rudest person I’ve ever encountered with the public. Old lady go home and start knitting. You’re too crotchety to be in public.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Went there yesterday with my two sons and my husband. First time there loved it. The owners are so nice. The food was so good The staff was excellent and our waitress was so friendly and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food! Had the seafood pasta and crème brûlée. Kind waitress as well.
Dietary restrictions: I’m allergic to soy, which is difficult. They calmly assured me they cook all their food fresh in house with only with olive oil.
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I really enjoyed the food and it was reasonably priced. The service was great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
After a hards days work (here for work for the week), I just wanted some takeout and go back to my hotel. No takeout. No suggestions on where to go. Not very friendly.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 1
We 3 liked our food the fourth was not thrilled with the Alfredo sauce saying it was to thin although her husband tasted it and said it had good flavor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Wow! We live here and honestly have not dined in a long time…..so good! I had the short ribs which were perfectly slow roasted and melt in your mouth with no fat (big deal). My husband had Filetto Mignon Alla Barbarossa, perfectly cooked and the demi glacé sauce was perfect addition, great food, great service and ameretto cheesecake, well…..you know
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Weird hostess rules as far as taking reservations and seating, not flexible when substituting sides, slow service, can't wear fragrances. Just too many rules. However, the food is excellent.
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