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    Francesco's Pizzeria & Restaurant

    4.4 (274 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Italian, Sandwiches
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Jessica P.

    SO GOOD! I walked in and was a little overwhelmed but they explained all the pizzas and recommended grandmas pie. It was phenomenal!!! 10/10. I forgot what the cheese pizza was, white maybe?, it was good too but I don't think anything will beat grandma. If I'm ever back in the area, I'd make a point to return.

    5 Topping Pizza + Veal San Remo + 8 Buffalo Wings
    Rhonda D.

    Francesco's is my family's go-to for an easy night in. When life is *lifin'* and we just need a break from cooking, their food is always delicious. I especially love the chicken parm... it's five-finger-lickin' delicious! Ordering is easy peasy on their website, which recently got a great upgrade. Having food photos on the menu now is a huge plus. Definitely give them a try!

    Suzette S.

    We picked up pizza to go next door to Canvas and Grapes event! Everyone raved about the pizza! It was yummy! Parking on site

    Daniel A.

    Another stop for The Pizza Beast, this time in Edison, NJ, checking out Francesco's Pizzeria. The place has that classic Jersey local feel--tight interior, a bit chaotic, and the crew knows everyone by name, which gives it charm despite the awkward cashier setup and cramped shared parking lot. The Chicken Caesar slice came out strong, stacked with full grilled chicken pieces and great flavor. But the Shrimp Scampi? Mid at best--too much cheese, soft dough with little crunch, barely any sauce, and light toppings. Friendly vibes, but uneven execution. The Pizza Beast verdict: solid local stop with heart, but not top-tier--6.8/10.

    ChiChi A.

    I can write a dissertation on this pizzeria but I will digress with a paragraph. Let me start off by saying this pizza, the staff and the restaurant were beyond expectations. The place was busy and I see why, the pizza was absolutely phenomenal. Just the right amount of sauce, cheese and the crust was perfect. We also ordered a grilled shrimp caesar salad which was by far the best freaking salad I've had in a while. The only downside was the wait for food that wasn't pizza but it was definitely worth the wait. Would come here every day if I wasn't trying to watch my figure lol.

    Dalton S.

    So here we go again! Menu said 14 inch sub, got 12 inch. Called about the difference and they stated new bread supplier. Ok! The bread was terrible! Not only shorted but bread roll was very hard! Less meat as well. Will not order subs here.

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    Stephanie S.

    I was in the area for one night and was craving a chicken parm sub. This place is on GrubHub and it did not disappoint. I also ordered a zeppelin, because why not? They're delicious. The sub came hot as did the zeppoli. Both portions were huge; I could have split the meal with someone! One thing I really liked about the sub is that the chicken was in slightly larger than bite-sized chunks so it was easier to eat. The sauce was excellent and there was the right amount of cheese. The bread was delicious anddidn;t get too soggy. The zeppoli was so good; you can tell they make their own dough. It was lightly fried, so really soft interior. I was full from the sub, but there was no way I wasn't going to finish this delicious treat. From order time to delivery, it was 25 minutes. They have an extensive menu for all appetites and desires. I you want great Italian-American cuisine, or even a burger, they have you covered.

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    Try the cheese steak pizza The chicken parm pizza is also very good. You'll be back!

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    I got a grandma slice and a vodka slice. It was so good & I know good pizza. Service was good too. Definitely come here if ur in the area.

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    Food is soooo good. Best pizza around by far. And prices are great too. Plus the free item if you order online is a nice incentive too

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    03/30/2026 Came to gather with my wife, my sisters and…read morebrother in law. We'd had a birthday gathering at their Fresco restaurant and went home very full and happy. We were brought downstairs to a large room full of tables and were the only ones in there. We wondered if we'd insulted someone, or if one of us might be 'offensive', (no one was) but as it turns out, it was a 'Godsend'. We're all in our 70's and hearing/speaking can be challenging in a crowded/noisy dining room. We remained the only ones there for almost the entire 2 hours we were there and really enjoyed ourselves without having to yell or ask "WHAT!?" We shared a couple of salads (Greek and Arugula) and calamari, all very good. My wife had the seafood capellini and one sister the seafood fra diavolo, which they both enjoyed. My other sister had a seafood salad and my BIL went for the double cut pork chops, which he too enjoyed. I opted for the Halibut / risotto. Halibut is not an easy fish to make 'moist or juicy'. I make it at home and it comes out 'pretty good' (at least my wife says so) but here, this portion was fantastic! So light an flaky and tasty. Definitely give it a try if you enjoy Halibut. We all shared a couple of desserts... a home made carrot cake and a chocolate cake from 'outside'. Both good, but the carrot cake was served warm, which was a first for all of us... and it was terrific! Without a doubt the best carrot cake we'd ever had, so save a little room for their carrot cake if/when go. Our servers, Alyssa and Dagmar provided excellent service as well as some humorous dialogue while we were there. Made our meal just that much better!. Yes... it's a BYOB!

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