It's a crime that this place is at 3.8 stars on here. Must be haters, I don't get it. I've eaten here many times and been here for special events. The food is very consistent, the service is good and the outdoor eating area in the summer is one of the best spots in Syracuse. I'll highlight their Utica greens and the butter cake but everything here is good.

The food was great and the espresso martini even better! The only reason I gave 4 stars is because of the music playing. It was really loud, making it hard to have a conversation...and the selection seemed very random. Kind of killed the atmosphere.

Best Italian restaurant I have visited! The staff are so friendly and make you feel right at home. The food was absolutely exquisite!

Had an amazing birthday dinner at Francesca's! We started with the goat cheese fritters, with crostini and spicy marinara, my favorite in cny. We also tried stuffed hot cherry peppers which had plenty of kick. For dinner, the lobster pasta special with asparagus, lemon, tarragon sauce and plenty of lobster was amazing. The roasted halibut with truffle orzo and broccoli rabe was also fantastic and so flavorful. The chicken Riggies and Wagyu beef ravioli are always excellent choices for homemade pasta. For dessert we shared butter cakes with strawberry sauce and homemade ice cream--crispy edges and tender, buttery inside. So delicious! Our server, Jessica, was attentive and knowledgeable. We have never had a bad experience at Francesca's!

Francesca's is one of my favorite sit-down restaurants in Syracuse. It has a moody, dimly lit atmosphere that's perfect for date night and offers stellar Italian food. I could eat their free focaccia for my entire meal, but their filet gorgonzola is too good to pass up. Do not skip dessert here!! Their seasonal dessert menu (where each option is presented to you on a tray) is amazing, and my mouth still waters when I think about our apple dessert. Getting a reservation ahead of time is the way to dine here as it can get busy, but I think it's completely worth the extra planning. I always try to come here whenever I get the chance

Wonderful experience, and great food! My friend and I started off with the fried calamari, and the dipping sauce options were amazing. I opted for the Braised Beef Pappardelle Pasta special and my friend got the Seafood Riggies. Both were extremely flavorful and filling. We ended with the Chocolate Cake. Which was delicious. Overall, the service was great, definitely going back. It's definitely a place that's worth visiting again and again.

Had a great birthday meal here last night. Service, food, and drinks were on point. All of us tried a season cocktail that we enjoyed. Burrata and stuffed hot peppers were a nice start to the meal. I got the daily halibut special with truffled carbonara risotto and broccolini. It was delicious! Not many places around here offer this and it's one of my favs. Finished off with their amazing butter cake which you should absolutely leave room for. My only complaint would be that it is quite loud and cramped in here on a busy night.

Francesca's is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in the area! My husband and I stopped by here during a short weekend trip to Syracuse. It gets super busy here, especially on weekend nights. Even with a reservation, we waited around 15-20 mins for a table. For our meal, we got to try: - Complimentary bread with tomato sauce: Warm and yummy, a perfect starter - Fried calamari: Huge portion. I liked how it wasn't so bready, and the marinara dipping sauce was good - Wagyu beef ravioli: Sooo good. Very creamy and flavorful. I actually think it tastes better the next day after heating up. - Bolognese: Delicious! They do not skimp out on the meat - Butter cake: AMAZING! I was so full by the end of our dinner, but I had to get dessert. This cake is ooey gooey and just heavenly. Definitely not a light dessert. I love how they bring out the dessert tray. Our server was also friendly and moved fast. If you're looking to bring someone out on a date, bring them here. It's very romantic and cozy inside. I wish they played more jazz or slower music!

Cute restaurant in Syracuse. Highly suggest making a reservation because wait times can go quite long, due to how busy it can get. Walking into the restaurant it was much more spacious than I had thought it was. We were greeted by the hostess quickly, but had a reservation ahead of time, which allowed us to be seated promptly. It was quite loud in the restaurant, but not unbearable. The waitress was very quick to approach my wife and I, which was great. After ordering, we quickly received our drinks and bread, which was amazing. I ordered the calamari, bolognese, and butter cake, all of which were very good. Calamari was great, but nothing stood out to me that set it apart from other calamari that I've had. Do not be tricked by the picture, the portion of the bolognese was massive. I love how the sauce was full of meat, which made it all the more worth it. If you stop by, you definitely have to grab the butter cake, so delicious, probably my favorite thing here.