Francesco's Cucina Italiana

4.3 ( 249 reviews )
Checking... 4:00 AM - 9:30 PM See Hours
$20–30
15 NJ-73, Berlin, NJ 08009, United States
+1 609-561-1296
Francesco's Cucina Italiana, nestled in Berlin, NJ, is a culinary gem that blends authenticity with warmth. This family-owned Italian restaurant has garnered rave reviews for its exceptional service and delicious offerings. Patrons frequently highlight the friendly atmosphere created by attentive staff, particularly the enthusiastic server Jessica, who enhances the dining experience with her warm demeanor and keen insights on the menu. The dishes at Francesco's are a true celebration of Italian flavors. Reviewers have praised the seasoning and the quality of the food, with standout items like the stuffed veal chop and Chicken Picante served over homemade spaghetti stealing the spotlight. Even the simpler offerings, such as their vibrant salads and stuffed mushrooms, receive accolades for their freshness and flavor zest. For those craving a comforting meal, diners have found delight in the cream of broccoli soup and generous portions of delectable pastas. Desserts like the limoncello cake provide the perfect sweet finish. Whether you choose to dine in or opt for takeout service through platforms like Grubhub, Francesco's Cucina Italiana promises a delightful Italian dining experience that will surely have you returning for more.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot

Reviews For Francesco's Cucina Italiana

Robert Shiver
May 22,2025
This place blew my husband and I away!! First off, our server Jessica, was SPECTACULAR!!! She was so warm and kind and had a great sense of humor. She gave awesome recommendations on the food and shared some background of her and the family owned restaurant. The food was excellent!! Seasoned very well and everything was so flavorful. I wish I had a big enough stomach to try everything on the menu! Definitely hope to return soon to be able to indulge in more delicious food!!
Steve F
Apr 23,2025
We were seated right away, even without a reservation, on a Saturday night. The staff were attentive and friendly. I had one of the specials of the night. Stuffed veal chop... and it was fantastic! What a great dinner!
Mary Sundra
Apr 12,2025
My husband and I stopped at Francesco's Cucina for dinner on our way home from a doctor's appointment. The food was delicious! We both had the cream of broccoli soup, which I didn't get a photo of. We shared an order of clams casino. I had the Chicken Picante which was served over homemade spaghetti. My husband had the Beef tips special. We shared a piece of lemoncelo Cake for dessert. This was a smaller, "mom and pop" restaurant. Our server was very pleasant. The bus boy was extremely polite. Both were very efficient.
Mark Smith
Apr 8,2025
Older restaurant has been around for years, wish we had visited earlier! Food was delicious and the prices are very reasonable. Normally we don't comment on the salad but was impressed with what was in it, carrots, purple onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, and radishes. Most places your lucky to get four of those! We got an appetizer of stuffed mushrooms. They were served hot with generous amounts of crab. For entrees, we had fettuccine allfredo and mussels in red on a bed of pasta. Servings were large, brought some fettuccine home.
L'amour Katz
Mar 20,2025
I did a takeout from Grub hub, WOW! ! Best take out in 5 months, 5 stars !
joe celona
Feb 27,2025
Francesco's has some of the best homemade pasta in south Jessy. This is my go to Italian place in the area. We go at least once a month for Wednesday lobster special and my favorite pastas. Various drink specials change nightly.
Preet Singh
Feb 19,2025
The service was amazing and the food was just as good too! If I’m in the area I would definitely stop by again. I got the zuppa di pesca and it was so filling! Highly recommend ! My mom is a vegetarian and their eggplant Parmesan was smoking hot and very enjoyable!
tracie beck
Feb 10,2025
First time visit, amazing experience. As soon as we entered, we were warmly greeted by Donna from behind the bar. She asked for our names and then introduced us to the “regulars”, who also gave a warm welcome. Garlic bread was awesome and the chicken Alfredo is among the best I’ve ever had. The white bean noodle soup was hearty (I love the shell pasta!). I ordered one of the Thursday specials (chicken Alfredo) and it was so warm and comforting. Donna was extremely attentive and had great food recommendations. We’re already looking forward to our next visit.

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