First time at Francos Italian Bistro in Wellington, Florida. First let me say I'm Italian and critical of Italian out The resturant is beautiful but what's even better is the service and the food is so authentic and so delish. Had dinner for two and great from start to finish. Our server Michael was outstanding. Even got to meet the owner and his daughter. Wonderful experience, will be back soon. read more

Franco Italian-Bistro - Italian Near Me - Wellington, Florida

great meal! delicious food with generous portions, especially the bone-in veal parm with pasta and the "melt-in-your-mouth" braised pork osso bucco with risotto! we have been there multiple times and had great experiences with every server! very classy vibe and energy and we love it there! read more

My wife and I came here for dinner last night and what an amazing time we had. We are from out of town, so don't know anything about previous ownership, but from the start the focaccia appetizer was amazing and the waiter, Mike, was nothing less than stellar! He gave us a whole story and background about the types of food we were interested in and helped us choose the carbonara which was absolutely fantastic!! I highly recommend giving Franco's a try!! read more

I heard there were new owners, they purchased this four months ago. Decided to give it a try after today's POLO match with friends, we all agreed that we will not be back. From the time the order was given, it was almost 30 minutes before they brought our meals to the table. I ordered mine with mashed potatoes, it did not come with mashed potatoes. I sent it back and it took almost 15 minutes before the second order, also incorrect, was delivered to the table. read more

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This was my second visit. Food is always amazing. I love the tomato soup. My friend ordered the sachetti and I'm definitely ordering that next time. The cake we have for dessert was killer. read more

do not listen to the yelp reviews with minimal stars. this place is soooo delicious and everything is 100% italian! wow. the penne alla vodka was so authentic with so much flavor! the ambiance was romantic and is a little slice of italy in wellington. i highly recommend and will be coming back very very often. go here. you will fall in love with italy. read more

We waited over one hour for our food. The shrimp Francese had no taste. The sauce was a watery lemon taste. Four shrimp that looked like they died on the plate. No taste. Thrown over the pasta. I then switched it to veal chop Parmesan. Again disappointed. Tasted like a hard pork chop. I have never had veal like that. It was unsatisfactory A waste of money. Never going back read more

Franco's used to be one of our favorite restaurants. They do try, which is the extra star. We went last night, and everything was terrible. The alfredo was bland. The chicken parm was thick and rubbery, smothered in sauce barely seasoned. It used to be the best chicken parm in town. The penne ala vodka was dry. The server was inattentive. We waited and waited, then finally tracked someone down to order. After dinner we waited and waited, then finally got up and took a credit card to someone to pay. The extra charge for using a credit card and the suggestion of a 20%, 22%, or 25% tip on the bill was insult to injury. Again, they were nice enough, but the fact that everything was bad suggests a huge slide down. Disappointing. read more

I believe this place is under new ownership. They are doing a great job except..... The vegan scene is not good. Service was great as was the atmosphere, but I would have appreciated a primavera or a vegan friendly salad. read more

I had two Christmas gift cards. When I went to pay the bill, I was told they would not honor them. I tipped the waitress in cash, then paid the bill. I asked for the gift cards back, and they said they were in the dumpster. Bad business. read more

2024 I went three times. It was good ! , we went early afternoon as it gets busy at night. We did have some issues when asking for a bigger table I mean its understood since its season and very busy with limited tables as its cozy inside soon after being nice and allowing us the tables 2!hours later we did were ask to cash out. Luckily we were done . I like sitting at the bar , its fun and the bartender is awesome. Very lively and busy very good atmosphere . The food is awesome good frutti de mare and great chicken Marsala. Love the appetizer menus and the bread wow so good. Good specials too like steaks and branzino. Still it's one of my favorite restaurants. I am inn the hospitality industry and visit many restaurants i love the vive and food quality at Franco's. All three visits w the family were good and even though we are locals it does feel somewhat special . Love it and will return. Thanks to the staff and manager for accommodating us in a busy environment ! read more

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HORRIBLE management. Poor service. Food was nothing special and overpriced. Go elsewhere

If you're into extremely quiet places and not many people being there, this is the place for you. However, I felt it was very awkward. They sent us in a completely empty restaurant right in the middle. Mind you this place is pretty small. My friend ordered an appetizer, got it and ate it. During that time, the waitress came back and asked me maybe three separate times if I was ready to order an appetizer. I just kept saying no and waiting for her to ask for our actual order. It was very awkward, especially because I was trying to catch up with a friend and was interrupted way too many times. There wasn't much on the menu that appealed to me. I ended up ordering ravioli I believe. I took one bite and that was it. The waitress didn't even notice that I literally didn't eat anything but asked if I wanted a box. I just wanted to leave at that point so I paid the bill which included a $12 water. I've been to really nice restaurants and I don't think I've ever paid $12 for water. Mind you when I asked for the cap for the water so I could take it home. She told me she threw it away and didn't try to find a solution. I certainly will not be back. read more

Franco Italian-Bistro - Italian Near Me - Wellington, Florida

Horrible experience at this sham of a place. They accepted a party of 25 which is a lot. At no point did we think we would all be served our entrees at the same time. 4 out of the 25 ppl present waited 1.5 hours AFTER the rest of the party was served their entrees. After going to speak to the manager and the owners wife, respectfully explaining the situation and asking for some type of compensation when it came time to pay, we were expected to pay full price. We expressed we thought this was unfair, the owners wife, who before agreed to do some for us came out and said "you ate the food didn't you?" Extremely flippantly. We said some of us ate it bc we were so hungry. Granted the food was actually not even that good. Mayhem began with us saying take a picture of us and never serve us again we shouldn't have to pay. THEY CALLED THE POLICE!!! Which was hilarious bc the majority of the men at the party were cops. At one point the owners daughter told me not to speak to her mom so I said ok I'll speak to you. And her dad the actual owner,yelled "you're starting with a minor"... ummm no she spoke to me first how am I supposed to know shes a minor. So I said ok I'm a minor too. Clearly I'm not but it was so insane that he would scold me when she spoke to me first. A waitress nearby with horrible eyelash extensions, which wish I had removed myself right then and there, laughed at me and mocked me. Clearly my joke went over her head. Which is why she's a waitress. Meanwhile another server is on the phone w the cops. I go back to the manager respectfully stating, you and the owners wife just said before you'd do something for us and none of this needed to escalate this far. And he agreed. This place should honestly be boycotted. As a small business a bird in the hand ... as they say. If they offered to split it we would have been fine. But they yelled at us and called the cops. They can't be doing so bad as to not be able comp 4 meals out of 25. But I guess they are since this is how they treat customers. Absolutely terrible. read more

Our waitress Rosio was phenomenal. My mom and I sat outside this past Saturday evening. Cocktails, entrees were served hot and very good. We ordered coconut lemon cake for dessert. Cake was frozen in middle so we ate around it. No big deal,however when we mentioned to waitress she said she would have it removed from billVery strange when she apologetically came back and said she needs to show it to owner. Not being servers fault but totally unnecessary. Owners daughter comes over with strange unnecessary explanation on why cake needed to be observed. End of day it was comped. For this reason ( mentality of owners daughters explanation we will not return.) Kudos to lovely waitress and hard working busboy. read more

New management is terrible. Food was some of the worst Italian I've had in WPB in a long time. Messing up a chicken parm and noodles is impressively bad. read more

Been here a couple of times after new ownership and have not been disappointed. Great food and service. Returned New Year's Eve with a reservation for 6 at 7pm. We were greeted and seated promptly. The restaurant was packed inside and outdoor seating. Once again, even during extremely busy times it did not disappoint us. Food and service was excellent. Congrats. The house bread is to die for. Thank you. read more

Well we saw a recommendation on neighborhood so we thought we would give it a try. We arrived at 6:00 pm and there was a table of 8 and a table of two in the restaurant. It was 30 minutes before we had to flag down a busboy (who seemed to be the only person in the restaurant that was working) get a waiter for us. we finally got our drinks and ordered dinner. My dinner was good but my wife's salmon was overcooked, her mashed potatoes were lumpy and the asparagus promised turned out to be overcooked zucchini. The Caesar salad was wilted extremely vinegary and by no stretch of an imagination did it resemble a Caesar salad. We discussed this with a waiter who inquired how we liked our dinner and nothing. The bread is very good, the only really redeeming factor. The place could have potential, but nobody seemed to care. read more

Early dinner and was a bit disappointed. Wasn't looking for a full meal. Just a glass of wine and a dinner item. Our waitress was on with service, but the food lacked what I was looking for. Taste and flavors! I ordered the special of the day. Chicken Rollatini filled with ricotta, spinach, and prosciutto. It came with Broccoli and Roasted potatoes and a brown sauce, that didn't even help with the missing flavors. Being a special of the day, it missed its mark. The spinach was chopped in an odd way that didn't help its cause. And the cheese was not its best either. To report on my wife's dish which pushes this up to the 3 stars. She did say her Chicken Marsala was up to par. Would I come again? Probably not. The decor of the place is decent. Nothing to complain in that department. We will see, maybe I will have a change of heart. read more

Franco Italian-Bistro - Chicken rollatini - Italian Near Me - Wellington, Florida

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I bought a gift card for my parents' birthday in June, but when they tried to use it this past week, the new ownership refused to honor it. According to Florida business records, Christopher Baronci officially took over as president of Franco Of Wellington, Inc. on July 8, 2025, so this seems to be related to the change in ownership. While I understand that a new LLC isn't legally required to honor gift cards issued by a previous entity, it feels like poor customer service and reflects badly on the business. After this experience, I looked into the new owner, Mr. Baronci. Public records show he was involved in a legal case filed by Ford Motor Credit Co. back in 2005 for an amount between $5,000 and $15,000. Though the case was voluntarily dismissed in 2020 after a writ of garnishment against his bank was filed (15 years later), it still raises concerns about business ethics. While this doesn't directly relate to my gift card, it raises concerns about the financial stability and integrity behind the business. I wouldn't recommend buying gift cards from this establishment unless you're 100% sure who's going to honor them. Overall, disappointing experience and not the kind of customer respect I expected. read more

Outstanding evening, the entire staff working as a TEAM to make the dinner special. The food was excellent. We ordered an amazing soft pretzel stuffed with Italian meats & cheeses wow. My dinner was egg plant parm - best I ever had. Dessert -- chocolate cake. The staff came out to sing HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my wife. TEN out of TEN! From Steve Alten NY Times bestselling author read more

This is as bad as it gets! Can't believe this place is still in business! Sauce tasted off - reported it to server with no manager response. read more

I recently visited Franco Italian Bistro with friends from Wellington. I wish there was a restaurant like this in Southern California! The ambiance is classy, warm, and inviting. We were greeted upon entering by the host, and felt incredibly welcome. I had the Shrimp Fradiavolo, and my friends ordered the Penne Alla Vodka and the Ravioli Alla Bolognese. I'm not ashamed to admit that I asked to try a bite of each of their meals. We absolutely loved our experience and can't wait to go back! read more

This evening my husband and I enjoyed the most fabulous dinner at Franco's. The new owners, Ira, Nick, and Chris were so gracious, welcoming, and totally present for our entire experience. They continually checked, made sure that everything was done to perfection, and service was amazing. The food reminded me of being back in NYC with authentic Italian dishes from appetizer to dessert. We had the steak and linguini specials that were delicious, prepared and presented beautifully. We were very pleased with their attention to every detail and their personable attitude from the owners to the servers. The homemade focaccia bread made every day by Chris was the best ever and that was just the beginning of our fantastic experience! I would highly recommend puttingFranco's on your must go and return often list! Ruth L and Steve N read more

Great service and nice ambiance on the patio. Food was good but found it to be little pricey.

Giving 2 stars because the Ossobuco was good. I was disappointed about the risotto was overcooked but they offer me a drink. One thing that really bothers me it's that the floor it's completely wet almost fell 2 times while going to the bathroom and that called nobody attention. We spent over 280$ in 2 I wouldn't recommend it. Please clean your floors!!!!! read more

First time dining at Franco's. Upon entering the restaurant immediately there is a mood of elegance. Beautiful decor. Our waiter, Brody, was polite, efficient and friendly. The menu had so many choices. Everything we chose was delicious. Reasonable prices for the food, service and ambiance. I highly recommend Franco's. read more

DO NOT sleep on their espresso martini! I was there Saturday for a little date night and Sarah made me the most amazing one I've had. We didn't get to eat much other than a little bread and bruschetta, but the establishment is beautiful, service is 10/10, and from what I saw the food looked amazing. Their happy hour is also fantastic and everyone is so nice. I seriously love this place. read more

Franco Italian-Bistro - Espresso Martini - Italian Near Me - Wellington, Florida

We had dinner the other night with six of our good friends and I can truly say it was the worst experience ever , starting with the charge of $10 to change any thing on the menu even if you wanna just swap vegetables , then to add insult to injury they charge 3 1/2% for the use of a credit card . If you wanted to share a plate that was another $10 charge not to mention that they charge $60 for Oso Buco, which was one of the specials. We were celebrating our anniversary and they offered a nice piece of cake to us, and then charged us $15 for it. In conclusion, 20% gratuity was added without our being informed. We will not be eating at that establishment ever again. read more

Sammy was a great server; so polite and helpful. When we came in it was pretty empty but it filled up quickly and it caused the kitchen to be somewhat backed up. That's ok we were not in a hurry. We ordered drinks and a bottle of wine and lovely bruschetta came out. Then we placed our orders. I had clams oregenata and a friend ordered a Ceasar salad as a starter. For mains we ordered two chicken Marsalas, an eggplant lasagna, and a Veal scallopine limone. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Prices were perfect for portion size. Because of the back up in the kitchen we were comped a dessert and Sammy recommended the tartufo which the 4 of us scarfed down immediately. All in all a great meal and we will all be back. read more

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I am rescinding my review that the owner gave us to complete before we left . Our dinner came before our salads and appetizers. The owner came over during our meal to apologize and said he would take the undelivered items off the bill. He lied and charged the full amount of items we did not receive . I would never recommend this restaurant to anyone read more

Excellent service and food. We celebrated my husband's birthday here and the server was very nice to acknowledge his special day. read more

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The service was great! However the food was not so much. I had the chicken parmesan and could not even cut it with a knife. It was terrible. Linguini with clams and it was ok! My mom had the risotto and she said it was really good. For appetizers we had beef carpaccio and it was out of this world! The eggplant appetizer was ok. They brought complementary bruschetta and it was soggy. I will not be going there again. I wish I should have taken pictures. read more

Went with a large party today and we really enjoyed the restaurant. It's small and cozy with a very big bar. There is also covered outdoor seating with portable heaters. Good wine as well. We had Pappadelle, Eggplant Parm, Chicken Parm and Penne ala Vodka and lobster bisque soup. It was very tasty all around and the staff was very attentive. My only gripe and I know we all need to make money but Italian food with the exception of fish, veal or filet should not be as expensive. read more

Very nice surroundings..delicious food.. Friendly service.Thank you Sam. A pleasant place to relax and enjoy a good meal. read more

Franco's was a breath of fresh air for Wellington circle of restaurants stores shops. White table cloth place with outstanding service from the staff. We had their veal chop omg!! It was huge and flavorful!! You can actually taste the veal!!!!! The salmon with almonds and sauce was goooood. The only complaint was the fatty grey area needs to be trimmed off - the sauce was spot on! We had lemoncello cake for dessert whoa. Damn good. Their choc cherry cordial drink was an excellent post dinner dessert drink the best ever!!!! read more

Man did this place go downhill fast. This used to be our favorite spot and now I'll never go back. The service was slow, drinks were not made the way I ordered them, the tables and chairs were dirty and torn. It took 45 minutes for our food to come out. We asked the manager how long and he said 2 minutes, then 10 minutes late the server said 2 more minutes. Our bill was almost $200 and definitely not worth it. I won't be back. read more

First they failed to write down my name when they took my take-out order. Then they gave me a bag that was missing two entrees, forcing me to return to the restaurant. Did I hear "I'm sorry?". Not once. Instead they were rude to my wife on the phone, bizarrely claiming I had been seen leaving the restaurant with two bags instead of the one I got. Essentially they accused her of lying. I spoke to the manager. He said he told the staff that going forward they should verify all orders are complete...but that it was my responsibility as a customer to make sure I had everything before leaving. Really? That's how you treat someone who has been patronizing your restaurant for years? They were unapologetic and smug. Will NEVER go back to this place. read more

I took my husband to this restaurant to celebrate a recent accomplishment. I checked the website and it appeared to be a nice place, decent menu, and prices were high so I figured it must be good. It was definitely not worth the price. My husband ordered the chicken parm. It tasted like they boiled the chicken in water, breaded it, and then finished cooking it the microwave. It was mushy and had no taste. It was AWFUL. My Salmon was okay at best. Not worth the $41 they charge for it. The ambience was nice, but we will never go back. Told my family to stay away. I felt bad for taking him to this restaurant. read more

Loved my Gluten Free Carbonara. So happy they had gluten-free pasta and accommodated my needs. The carbonara was amazing! Service was fantastic as well. read more

Franco Italian-Bistro - Carbonara - Italian Near Me - Wellington, Florida