Food was fambosios. Large servings. Entire staff fantastic. The famous Russel forecasted and met our needs before we even knew it read more

The service was good, the food was good, the atmosphere had something to say about it. It needs to be updated. I had a strange smell, but altogether was not bad. Just needs an update on the interior. read more

This restaurant is absolutely filthy dirty. The tables are old and so dirty when you go to pull one out for your chair you feel like you need a hand sanitizer because they're so dirty. Bathrooms are kept disgusting. My wife ordered a pizza and a salad personal pizza it took an hour and 15 minutes to get her pizza. The manager said when we brought it to their attention, we're just trying to get something for free. the manager is a rotten this is the most disgusting restaurant. I would recommend not coming here unless you wanna take a chance of getting food poisoning and really horrible subpar food. . read more

Food was no bueno, Watery and all tasted like it was from a can (if your taste buds are immaculate and you could taste anything at all) Pizza was pretty good, but could also be better read more

Food here is so great. One of the best pizza places in Utah. Then the cheese sticks and garlic bread put it over the top.

I don't know what to say about the food because we were never served. We showed up with a party of 5. It was not busy. We dat there for over 20 minutes and were not even acknowledged. read more

Been coming here for over 25 years. Italian food is always great & flavorful. Our server last night was friendly, efficient & attentive. Reasonably priced meals. Family operated. read more

I love this place always good food and great service. Also the prices won't break the bank. But bring a sweater it's always cold in here!! read more

Overcharged my credit card. Called to get it corrected but only got a very rude manager. They refunded a portion of my bill but still charged me for the large tip that was entered by the other party. read more

I've never personally dined in at this restaurant. I only delivered food services is all from Sysco. I vividly remember the kitchen being filthy, and disgusting almost wanted to throw up. I wouldn't eat here. Go somewhere else. read more

I started going 40 years ago and still love it. The Italian sausage on pizza is amazing

I haven't been to Francesco's for many years. It was a family favorite growing up, but most of the locations have closed and nothing is close to me so it's a bit out of sight, out of mind. Ambiance is casual, my kind of place. Today I'm trying my old favorite, Breaded Veal Parmesan with a side of lasagna. I am happy to say, it's really good! I had an attentive server as well so can't complain!! I hear the table in the corner commending their server also saying he's the best one they've ever had. read more

Francesco's - Breaded Veal Parmesan & Lasagna with garlic bread - Italian Near Me - Taylorsville, Utah

We went for dinner tonight and our waitress who I think her name was Dayla was absolutely the best. Some of best service we have ever had. We will ask for her by name in the future. read more

Service each time has been great. That being said: this place is only open due to the nostalgia crowds still coming in. My wife loves the Garlic Cheese Pizza, but I think it's because it reminds her of family times growing up. The restaurant is extremely dirty. Flooring needs to just be replaced as this point. At least 10 flys dined at our table with us. Most ingredients come out of a can, and ends very greasy on your plate. The food and environment are severely lacking. You will get better food at a Pizza Pie Cafe. read more

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Any place that offers ground sausage on their pizza is a winner in my book. This little Italian place has outlived most everything else around it, and is a staple for many of the senior citizens in the Taylorsville area. I say that because I've talked to several friends older than me that this is their favorite restaurant. Most of the food is pretty simple, nothing gourmet or fancy, but it hits the spot. The folks who work here treat you like family and I'm sure that encourages a lot of the return business. Like I said, the pizza was a winner to me-simply because of the ground sausage. The dough was pretty bland and it didn't heat up well-but it was good the first time around. Overall, this is an ok place for a rather inexpensive meal with family, but I wouldn't be trying to impress a date with this one. ;-) read more

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We went to Francesco's with my father. He has gone here for a decades. He is living on a restricted income and had a buy entree get one entree free coupon that he paid for from subscription coupon company. He wanted to give us the coupon for a Christmas gift. We had to wait a while to get a seat. I thought since it was a Holiday a wait could be expected. But when seated the dining room was on 20% filled. We sat down. As soon as our waitress came to our table my Father showed the waitress his coupon and said he wanted to use it tonight. The waitress looked at it and said it was a good coupon. We proceeded to order while ordering we were told several things on the menu were not available after we ordered them and told we would have to make another choice. We ordered our food. We were waiting and salads were brought. When the salads were brought, my Father asked about their cheese bread they normally serve as soon as you sit down. He was excited about it and wanted us to taste it. It was at this time the waitress told us they were having an issue with their pizza oven and were really backed up on pizzas. She told us this after we had already ordered 2 pizzas for individuals eating. So we finished our salads. Finally bread came out. After about 20 minutes after the salads were finished two pasta entrees were finally brought to table cold. We asked for chili pepper flakes to put on pasta. Then about 10 minutes later a veal Parmesan entree was brought to my father. He was disappointed because he said every time he has ordered it before it came served with pasta. This time no pasta. We finished eating the pasta and veal dishes that were not very good especially cold. At this point the chili pepper flakes were brought after we had asked a second time while eating. We waited another 20 minutes finally one of our pizzas ordered came. The person who ordered it asked for a box because everyone else at the table had already finished. It was when waitress brought box for pizza we asked about the 2nd pizza for the other person who was unable to eat because of waiting. The waitress said oh it wasn't there when I got this pizza. She came straight back with the pizza from kitchen. At this point she handed us the check. My Father then said did you remember to add my coupon. The waitress said no I forgot. She then told us she couldn't take our check and we would have to see the cashier at front to pay. At no point did she ever apologize for late food or bad service. We went to counter and waited. When cashier came I politely said the waitress told us to come to counter to help us use this coupon. It was at this point the cashier lost her stuff and went off the handle. She started yelling that we couldn't use the coupon. My wife ask politely why and cashier started yelling certain menu items were not allowed to use coupons for. My wife then asked her why she was yelling politely. The cashier then lost it saying it was New Years Eve and they were busier than they could handle and she couldn't help us. Told my wife she was yelling at her and rude. At this point my father said nobody is yelling but you. We just paid check and left. While the cashier continued to yell at us out the door. read more

The good was good amazing salad and pizza. The place could use a couple updates the carpets been there since the 90's or maybe before very dark. The service was good. read more

Food was good, service was good, ambiance is good. The thing that is fraudulent is their tip math. It's automatically in their credit card device. I chose 20% tip which should have been $3.08 based on my ticket total including tax. They figured 20% is $4.38. . So choose "other" and input your own tip so you don't get scammed. I guess they figure most people can't do math. read more

We haven't been to Francesco's for quite some time. The last time we were there the place smelled pretty bad. They actually had the back door open due to the smell, supposedly from a bathroom problem. We walked in last night and the smell hit us right in the face. We went to our table and it was only worse. We had to walk out as it was overwhelming. Like a cross between bad cleaning solution, old wet rags and human waste. They really need to do something. read more

Our family just ate at this restaurant and would absolutely not recommend eating here. They forgot half our order and when we asked for the forgotten part to just be boxed, 20 minutes later it still had not shown up. Daughter and I used restroom while waiting for forgotten food and a kitchen employee used the bathroom and did not wash their hands before leaving the restroom. We ended up leaving without our forgotten food that they refused to take off of the check. Horrible, horrible service read more

My friend Brandon from Portland, recommended this restaurant saying it was the best Italian food hes ever had. Granted he hasn't lived here since he put Utah in his rearview mirror in 2000. However, based on his recommendation and his portly size and feeding trough habits, I thought it would give it a shot. The food was horrible, and the meats tasted rotten and I think they may have gotten me sick, or I may have been poisoned by the rotten meat. I'm never going back no matter what Brandon says. read more

The food was good I recommend eating here the service staff was nice and professional. The cheese bread was amazing my son doesn't like cheese and he loved it along with the pizza and my fetachini Alfredo was super good read more

I've always put up with the SLOW service because their lasagna was the best I ever had. Made with sausage instead of ground beef. The lasagna I had on Tuesday is not the lasagna I always crave. Where is the sausage?!! I dissected mine & couldn't find a piece big enough to recognize. I couldn't taste it either. The piped in music from the 50's, the SLOWEST service of any place I frequent & now you're cheaping out on the lasagna?!!!!! This place needs a management change. Whoever is in charge & is letting this place age out should be fired. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile but it's a little out of our normal pickup zone. I had an errand down that way recently so finally made it. Anywhere that's a homey, cozy, family friendly Italian place has my heart. Our food was good! The salads were pretty boring but our pastas and the cheese sticks were totally delicious. I would love to do takeout from here again. The staff was so kind. One big caveat. My family is still sticking to takeout from restaurants from the most part. This place was packed to capacity, and I heard them telling people it was a 30 minute wait for a table. The waiting area was also packed with maskless families. Myself and the staff were almost the only masked people I saw. If you are feeling Covid-cautious I would not dine in here. Not because of the staff, but almost all of the customers who weren't eating were maskless, which I know is technically ok if you are vaccinated but I don't trust people.... Anyway, this wouldn't be my pick for a meal out but I loved the food and look forward to getting takeout again! read more

I have been a patron of Francescos since 1965, in 1967 I even worked there. So I know what the lasagna should be like. Two months ago I ordered lasagna and there was one noodle, and very little meat, mostly sauce. I called them and asked about it and the apologized and said sometimes a corner or edge of the pan doesn't get enough noodles. Okay? Then about 4 weeks ago I returned the noodle and meat portion was 1.5 inches by 1.5 inches. The dish was mostly sauce with cheese. They said that was the way it has always been made. That is a lie, it was not that way 6 months ago. It's sad so many restaurants have gotten so bad. Mekong was another favorite place of ours. But when they moved the food changed and the owners became very arrogant. read more

I really wanted to like this place. My salad had more water in it than salad dressing. The pasta as well had water gathered at the bottom so much it made it almost flavorless. The cheesy bread they gave us in the beginning was delicious and hot! Our server was nice and attentive and we were seated right away. Service took a normal amount of time. All of the food was just awful except the cheesy bread. I would never eat here again nor recommend it. read more

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I could eat the cheese bread everyday. And the meat ravioli with meat sauce is my favorite.

Love Francesco's this was our number one restaurant for take out during the pandemic. I have been going to this restaurant back in the 1980's, the food still is good. You just can't beat their garlic cheese pizza, or their lasagna. read more

I've only eaten here for lunch. They bring you one compliment plate of cheese sticks. They are awesome. Not on the menu for lunch but ask for the veal parmigiana is fantastic. It's a big more expensive but worth it! read more

Francesco's - Veal Parmigiana with fettuccine Alfredo - Italian Near Me - Taylorsville, Utah

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Pretty good lunch today , I would highly recommend to anyone to give this place a chance. We found it extremely nice on the palet and really enjoyed the Italian flavors. read more

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Totally disappointed in our visit for dinner. Garlic bread was cold, pizza lacked toppings, so cheap. Prices way up and quality and service was bad. This place was our first date many years ago. Even though we complained they wouldn't help us at all. Never again. read more

The food is a local's favorite. I don't know why...desperation for Italian? It's very Americanized. The garlic bread is toasted white bread. The cheese bread is very over salted. The calm chowder is heavy on the herbs and unusual. I live for clam chowder. This wasn't it. Son...who wanted to come here...had the ravioli. He said it was okay. I had the spaghetti. That was the best of the meal. The Salt Lake valley needs a really good Italian restaurant that is authentic and isn't overly pricey. This isn't it....though this place is not overly pricey. read more

So disappointed... clam chowder was inedible and the spaghetti with clam sauce wasn't much better... the pasta was cooked perfect but the sauce wasn't very good. Then to top it off, I was charged $3.95 for a drink I never ordered... after paying I noticed the mistake and got the $3.95 back but not my tax on it.... i'm sticking with Siragusas Italian from now on. read more

Been coming here for years! The pizza is awesome! Get the garlic cheese pizza. Highly recommend.

They need to have a 0 star rating on here. This place has been around for sooo long and it shows in their old decor, tables, high chairs that haven't been cleaned in years I'm sure and especially their food. And I use the word "food" only because that's what it's supposed to be. It was awful. I didn't eat mine. Our waitress was the ONLY good thing about this place. Food is not even close to fresh. Do NOT recommend. read more

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The complimentary cheese sticks are AMAZING! I dream about them. Their food is good and the waitress I had was great! Also if you like the garlic bread they sell the garlic seasoning they use so you can make it at home! read more

Went here on Monday with some friends from out of town and was pretty disappointed. We ordered a couple pizzas and the chicken artichoke with sun-dried tomatoes had no real flavor to it. My friend enjoyed the barbecue chicken pizza. read more

One of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. Ordered the half and half with Fettuccine Alfredo and the meat ravioli. The Alfredo sauce emulsion was broken and very greasy. The ravioli tasted worse than a can of chef Boy arde. If you have any self respect you will not visit Francesco's EVER!!! read more

Sat for 10 minutes and not one person came to greet us. Two waiters looked at me and then went on their way. After 10 minutes another family of 5 was seated and they were immediately greeted. Walked out and explained to the front ladies why we were leaving. One just looked at me and didn't say anything and the other asked where we were seated -- didn't say nothing else. Would've been our first time to try this place and won't ever be back. The place was pretty empty and there were plenty of open tables and I saw several different waiters, so not sure why. read more

Bland Italian food. Been here twice, not thrilled either time. This last time with a large group was the worst of the two. Our server was amazing... we were a large group and she was attentive and ran her butt off to take care of us so kudo's to that. The food... blech. I had the vegetarian lasagna that was swimming in tomato sauce best described to be from a can. Flavorless "maranara" with no herbs, garlic or any flavor at all. Was just pureed tomato sauce with no texture or flavor. The noodles just blended in. You almost couldn't discern them from the gross sauce. There were chunks of veggies in the lasagna so at least you knew they were there. And the cheese was of the plastic variety you get with a high school pizza lunch. Won't be returning. read more