Da Francesco

I have been to Da Francesco Italian Restaurant on Graham Ave in Williamsburg Brooklyn NY several times. The reason I keep going back, is due to my favorite item on the Menu, Braised Short Ribs with Mashed Potatoes. I had read past reviews on that particular meal,and everything I read about it is 100 % True...The Braised Short Ribs is so tender, that the meat slides off the bone. You don't even need a knife to cut it...The meat is so moist and tender and so flavorful...I actually went out on this cold dreary rainy evening, specifically for the Braised Short Ribs and I was not disappointed. I decided to also order two other items, for dinner tomorrow, that I have never had there before. I ordered the Lentil Soup as it was one of the Specials today. When I got home, I took a spoonful of it, to sample it, and it was actually delicious. I am a Veteran of the US Army, and a cooking school grad.....retired from the Port Authority of NY and NJ, worked at the cafeteria in 4 different work sites. I specialized in soups, and food preps, plus working as short order cook on the grill. I know my soups and that lentil soup gets a 10 in my book. I also ordered Chicken Parm with Linguine on the side , and must say that it looks really good. Whenever in Williamsburg , Brooklyn NY, on Graham Ave you should make it a point to check them out. They are open until 10 PM on weekdays and until 11 PM on weekends....By the way the staff is super here, the servers Roberto, Jorge and Javier are so courteous, so polite, attentive to detail, and always focused on their customers and always do a professional job. I met Mr Francesco, the owner of the restaurant and must say he is a down to earth person,so humble and a gentleman.

Came here on a whim with a Groupon, left full, fat and happy. EXCEPTIONAL service, food quality and taste, cleanliness and overall experience. Drinks: 5 stars for taste (and potency😉) food: we shoveled down butternut squash soup, pan seared sea scallops that came couscous but we subbed it with risotto (DELECTABLE!!) Braised short ribs with mashed potatoes, and the flounder with spinach. Needless to say they gonna have to wheel me out every time I come.

We've been going here for years. Haven't been since before CoViD19. Francesco chef owner greeted me like I was there yesterday! Great guy! Decor is magnificent, our Soprano aficionado from Ireland was really impressed. Roberto treated us like the royalty we are. LOL Great service. The food? OMG! Just as years ago exquisite. The appetizers were so good and prepared exactly as we specially ordered. My GF had the short ribs again and was just as satisfying as the first and second times (she really has to try something else). One of the Irish lasses had to try the Margherita pizza and when it came out she said she would never be able to finish it. Well she only left one small slice she enjoyed it so much. The other Irish lass wanted to try ravioli but wanted it in the vodka sauce my GF recommended and was easily accommodated. I had the lobster spaghetti special - out of this world! I can't wait to get back to Da Francesco. Worth a trip from Staten Island. Well now my GF's sister from Ireland and her Brooklyn boyfriend wanted a special place to eat before she returns to Ireland. Where else but Da Francesco's?! Another exquisite experience. Food. Service. Atmosphere. (And again she got short ribs. LOL) Calamari appetizer my gosh!

Had a small family luncheon here today and was very pleased with the entire experience. We were greeted warmly, shown to our table promptly, menus, water and bread were provided quickly. Appetizers, entrees and desserts were all delicious. The server was attentive and the food was served fresh and hot. I would eat here weekly if I lived closer. If you’re in the neighborhood and want a good Italian restaurant with authentic Italian food, this is the place!