Franco's Italian Caffe

"Since 2010 , Franco’s has been our go-to dining place when travelling to Scottsdale. Not only are the dishes prepared with authenticity, the atmosphere is cozy. When you’re tired of the loud , pretentious , avant-guard restaurants - head to Franco’s!"

"Family owned and operated, Franco's is a true gem. David was our waiter and he is spot on at all times. Great recommendations and superb service! The specials are truly special and we loved the duck stuffed ravioli. Finish it off with the Governors chocolate cake and capaccino was a fantastic experience. The restaurant may be small and unassuming, but it is as good an Italian place as it gets."

"Old school done right! True Italian delight, Don't look to reserve a table on the net, gotta call Dave to get a slot. Bread with unreal olive oil...yes. Great authentic menu and many homemade specials. I had the Pollo Piccata so good! Wife had the Scampi con Penne...unreal! Cesar salads were light and tasty as well. Strong pours, vast wine selection. If you want an Italian dinner experience like the old days ..this is the place!!"

"A really delicious Italian dinner. As many other reviewers have mentioned it is very authentic and the service is fantastic. Our waiter Anthony did a fabulous job and was extremely attentive. They also have a very large menu and they had at least half a dozen specials, which I always love and usually order. Parking can be quite tricky so the best option will be valet for $11. Inside is small, although it is very cozy and can easily host multiple large groups as we saw two different tables with at least a dozen people at both tables. The only issue we had was our entrées came out extremely slowly, about 45 minutes after our entrées came out, so there must’ve been a back up in the kitchen. However, the food was delicious when it finally came out. I chose the Arugula and Beet Salad to start, and it was very good. I wish there would have been more beets and more goat cheese, but the flavors were very nice. I wouldn’t really recommend it though, because there were only a few beets at the bottom of the salad. For my entrée I chose one of the specials for the evening: the Osso Bucco. It was honestly very good and a very large sized portion. I left the restaurant feeling very full and happy. Overall a great and casual Italian dinner in the heart of Scottsdale. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a delicious Italian meal and especially if you’re looking for a place that is more casual than some of the other options close by. I plan to be back next time I am visiting town."