While running some errands in the Claremore area, we decided to stop in at Francesco's, mainly because I'd had them in my sights for some time, and I needed a new Yelp! review. We arrived around 11:45 am, just ahead of a normal lunchtime, and were the only people in the place. The seating area is rather small and intimate, dictated pretty much by the building itself, what has seen numerous businesses come and go over the years. Decor was fairly rustic trattoria style, with some whimsical yet totally appropriate Italian music in the background. I commented to The Wife that I kept expecting Don Corleone to walk in the door. Service was spot on through the entire meal. Not sure if that's because of the low customer count, but towards the end, the place did start filling up a bit, and I never noticed a drop in our server's attention, so I'm staying with a two thumbs up on service. The Kid opted for the de rigeur Spaghetti and Marinara sauce... she's as constant as the northern star in that regard. The Wife went with the Chicken Parm, and I, being constant as well, chose the Clams and Linguine, white sauce if you please. We also ordered calamari for an app, based on some of the reviews I'd read. A basket of really nice and perfectly done rolls led the way, and they were very good. Hot, fresh and flavorful, all that was missing was maybe some olive oil and herbs for a little dipping. The side salads arrived in short order, with the ladies having ranch dressing, and I choosing the house dressing, which turned out to an absolutely phenomenal tomato vinaigrette. I'm not a huge tomato fan, but I was totally blown away by this dressing. It was stellar. Shortly after the salads, our app arrived. This proved to be the single letdown of the entire visit. While visually appealing, the calamari was tough and overcooked. Instead of a crispy coating over succulent tender calamari, we got crunchy nuggets of tough squid. Flavor-wise, it wasn't bad, but overall, just overcooked and not all that appetizing. In due course, the entrees arrived. Francesco's marinara is more of a creamy marinara than the norm, so the flavor seems a bit more subtle and less acidic/sharp than the normal marinara. That said, it was a nice departure and made for a really nice sauce on both The Kid's spaghetti and The Wife's Parm. All the pastas were cooked perfectly. The Wife's Parm was tender, juicy with a really flavorful breading that stood out perfectly against the more subtle marinara. Covered in just the right amount of cheese, it was easily one of the better Chicken Parms I've had in the Tulsa area. My clams were also spot on. The sauce was the perfect consistency, and the clams were cooked perfectly. After the calamari, I was afraid the clams might be overdone, but they were the ideal buttery soft texture and very flavorful. Overall, I was impressed with the meal and the service, and we will not hesitate at all to make the schlep from Owasso to Claremore to eat at Francesco's. read more

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We did a mid-week lunch and couldn't have been more pleased. Cute, homey atmosphere, great Italian food at a more than reasonable price, with ultra-friendly service. Can't wait to go back! read more

My family had dinner there last night and it was fantastic!! The pizza was so good and everything was fresh and delicious. The restaurant is so cute and the waiters wear tux like suits. We will be frequenting this restaurant more often now! Loved it. read more

Best Italian food in Claremore. And the portions are unbelievable!!!! Chicken parmesan is the BEST, AND your child can eat the spaghetti underneath it, 2 meals for the price of one. I highly recommend this place!!!!! Best Italian restaurant in town!!:):) read more

Great food and service. Prices are reasonable but bearable. i suggest to provide a young adult menu for those grandkids who need more than kids menu but not needing the large portions of the adult menu. read more

Very fresh and very authentic Italian. Service was excellent and attentive. Food was excellent. Plan to return soon.

The food is absolutely incredible and authentic. The house dressing is superb and the ambiance is quiet and perfect for a date night. Everything has been incredible over the last several visits and this has become a regular for us. Excellent service as well! read more

Service and food is excellent.I had the Stromboli and a Caprese salad they the freshest homemade bread and pizza dough.

The food is amazing!! They have the best alfredo sauce, you can tell it's made from scratch! I haven't had anything in this restaurant that I didn't like! The service is amazing, the staff is super friendly, and it's not too pricey! Our food came out super fast as well! Love this place so much! read more

Too be completely honest, I was expecting this to be an amazing meal but it was. The calamari was to die for. And the bread oh my goodness the bread I'm in love with their bread. THE BREAD!!! Right before you walk in to the restaurant you can smell an amaaaazing aroma of the bread. When the bread sat onto the table the aroma hit and my the Italian Gods must have blessed it lol My tortellini alla palla was ok but for the price I can't complain. They give you a lot. The calamari was the best I've had at a Italian restaurant. The staff is gretoo! ****Update**** Service was okay today and I got the white pizza which said it had garlic shallot basil mozzarella and ricotta. There was barely any basil(like 3 pieces on the whole medium pizza) nor did I taste shallots. It was mostly mozzarella and not fresh mozzarella. It was like a really really disappointing cheese pizza. Especially for 13.95. read more

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Who knew you could find great Italian with wine in Claremore! Off the main drags of fast food, and worth every bit. Prices reasonable and everything was delicious. Try the olive oil dipping sauce (yummmy lots of garlic) and don't forget dessert. It's a hidden gem and there's something for everybody.. especially if you love Italian food. read more

Constantly this is the best pizzeria in our town. The service is terrific, as well as the dishes, plates and pizza options. We love to come here to enjoy the friendly family meals. read more

I absolutely love Francesco's. I drive from Tulsa to eat there. I don't have a favorite food, everything is great

Francesco's is awesome! Great entrees, past, chicken, and the best pizza in town. Wonderful freshly baked bread. Charming atmosphere and great service. We love it! read more

baked ziti was trash, ended up making me sick. waiter was rude. 10/10 will not come back. read more

The bread, spaghetti, salad and ice tea was great, the chicken in the picassa and piccata was rubbery and should be sold as shoe soles. It was either out of date or microwaved. When i mentioned it, they said they dont have a microwave, so i guess the chicken was frozen and out of date. read more

My husband and I stopped by this restaurant on our way home from the lake. The lobster ravioli were especially delicious and my husband loved his chicken dish. The fresh bread was so fluffy. The waitress was so kind and friendly. It was especially exciting to see such friendly faces and eager to please wait staff. Next time I want to try their pizza their bread was incredible! read more

Decent pizza if you eat it right away. I'll be too soggy if not. Decent Italian dishes. Love the bread and oil/garlic.

This place is really great authentic food. I recommend not going the typical route and ordering something special- Chefs Favorite or Francesco's special, instead of Alfredo or spaghetti. Stromboli is excellent, as is the house Olive Garlic Basil sauce. The Supreme pizza is great also. Busy on weekend nights and Sunday mornings, but you can pretty much always get a table and good s read more

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Ate here several times. The large pizza special is always good. The Greek salad is delicious. Has plenty of the ingredients to make a meal. The lasagna is like homemade.. Would recommend to all. read more

Excellent desserts!! Food is good. I got the Italian sampler and was well satisfied. The wait staff needs to improve! Otherwise I would give 5 stars read more

Great pizza, great price and friendly staff! The young lady who gave me my pizza was very funny! Seriously, it's easy to support local with this great food and good value! read more

This is good Italian food; not the best, but very good. My favorite so far is the chicken parmigiana. The chicken was cooked just right, not overcooked as happens all too often at other places. The pasta was cooked properly as well, and the sauce was great, with real tomato flavor. Their prices are reasonable; entrees come with a salad, and start at $7.95. I have had mostly good experience with the service. At our last visit, the server, Amy, kept everything running smoothly for a party of 10, with drinks refilled as needed. I sure hope this place makes it. Over the past 15 years I have seen a Chinese place, a Mexican place, another Mexican place, a catfish place, an Italian place, another Italian place, and a burger place here. I'm not sure what is wrong with this location, but I'm guessing that locals think it is a college hangout because it sits on the edge of Rogers State University, while the college kids probably think it is too pricey. In its current form, neither is true. The first few months they were open they didn't take credit cards, but they got that worked out, and do accept cards now. read more

Food was okay ish. Too oily. But let me tell you, be warned before you go here. The owner is AWFUL. He complains about EVERYTHING. He complains about how nobody wants to work and how everybody is lazy. Yet I see him sitting on his phone calling his friends while the servers bust their a**es! I didn't even want to talk to him, I was just trying to enjoy my pasta. He treats his employees like dirt, I can already tell. read more

Delicious food in great portions. I may have filled up too quickly on the bread. The Stromboli was a certified "Italian Football" and the shrimp and scallops alfredo with creamy and flavorful. They didn't have all of the beers which were on their list which was disappointing for my husband. read more

The bread was amazing dipped in the OGB!!!!! It's a must try! Prices very reasonable! Stuffed mushrooms super. I ordered Greek salad with chicken and that was a problem. Sorry guys, chicken was not so good. Dry and flavorless. But over all I will give it another try. read more

Wow, what a find. Really good food, friendly, helpful staff. We are here twice on a 3 night stay. Very tasty!

Very pleased with the food. I had the chicken pomador. The bread they serve is excellent. Definitely would suggest you order from the main entres on 2nd page of menu. The serving size are plentiful. This was my first time here. Will be back read more

Very good Italian restaurant! Best in claremore everyone told us. So we have it a try and they definitely didn't disappoint! save your self the long trip to Tulsa or owasso. Great family business! read more

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Horrible. Caesar salad came out we tomatoes and cabbage mix salad. My husband and I were supposed to have different cream sauces but they tasted exactly the same. Very disappointed and won't be back. read more

The oil and bread was delicious! The ham, pepperoni pasta dish I ordered was terrible. I'm uncertain if the metallic canned taste was from the olives or the tomatoes. If I were to return I'd just order the oil and bread. My soda glass had something gross stuck to the inside and I had to ask for a different glass. The service was ok. read more

We went on a Friday evening and it was crowded. We received prompt and friendly service. The food was excellent. We ordered a large supreme pizza which was wonderful. I also was able to try the Chicken Alfredo which I will definitely get next time. The butter knots were amazing with the seasoned olive oil. We also used it on the pizza crust. Yum! This seemed to be authentic Italian food and was perfectly. We have heard nothing but good from other people that have gone. We are crossing our fingers that it lasts longer than other restaurants that have been at this location. We will be going back to do our part to make sure it does! read more

Excellent food, great service and good prices. The stromboli was perfect. Highly recommend it.

This place is good.. attentive service and okay food. The chocolate cheesecake is amazing though!

Great pizza! It's not like franchise or gas station pizza. The pizza won't be perfectly round, the crust will have bubbles and it will be delicious. read more

Went there for dinner last night with my family. The food was very good and the wait staff friendly and attentive. Prices were reasonable and the menu had a nice selection of authentic Italian food. I will definitely be back and I would recommend this restaurant! read more

If I could give a negative star this place would have 100. The shrimp and crab Alfredo states (crab not in the shell) of course it's not in the shell its imitation crab logs that they don't even attempt to cut up. It's been a long time since I've been this repulsed by a restaurant. When my husband spoke to the manager he refused to do anything so we still had to pay for the worthless disgusting food. And the waitress' comment when my husband asked to see the manager was "I just work here" and it was like they couldn't wait to get us out the door when there were only 3 other tables in use. So sad that this is the type of place that Claremore has. Take it from me, Taco Bell or Taco bueno is more worth your time and money! read more

I found the food, service, and friendliness to be outstanding. My wife and I have eaten here three times since it opened. All three times my meal was excellently prepared, tasty, and well presented. The portions were plentiful. The bread is exceptional. I have had the linguine with white clam sauce, the shrimp with pasta and an Alfredo sauce, and tonight I had veal with a brandy cream sauce on spaghetti. We definitely be going back. You don't have to leave town to have a GOOD Italian dinner. read more

The food and service is amazing! They are better then Olive Garden! I have eaten there three times and not once have I ever been disappointed. read more

Don't bother. So so food, we've been told of a wine list but still nothing. We've been hearing that from day 1. Mormons or baptists must be making decisions on liq. lic. read more