Ristorante Franchino

Restaurant · Praiano ·

Ristorante Franchino

Restaurant · Praiano ·

Cliffside dining with fresh seafood, local recipes, and views

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Via Roma, 10, 84010 Praiano SA, Italy Get directions

@michelinguide

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"Situated within the Onda Verda hotel on the road down to the delightful seaside town of Conca dei Marini, this attractive restaurant boasts a terrace overlooking the sea that is hard to resist. The menu here adds to the appeal, featuring traditional fresh fish dishes and local seafood recipes which combine to make this an exquisitely romantic experience. When you book, ask for one of the tables on the terrace or on the pedestrianised promenade." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/campania/praiano/restaurant/franchino

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Ristorante Franchino

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After 300 Percent Rent Increase, West Marin’s 46-Year-Old Station House Cafe Closes for Good | Eater SF

"A 32-year-old family-owned North Beach Italian spot that announced via Instagram it will not reopen when the shelter-in-place lifts; its lease is up on June 1 and the owners "couldn’t come to an agreement with the landlord on an extension," so shuttering seemed like the only option." - Eve Batey

https://sf.eater.com/2020/5/11/21254567/station-house-saddle-rack-mels-diner-napa-wines-food-trucks

Ristorante Franchino

@esitko1994

3 Postcards · 1 City

Ristorante Franchino

@esitko1994

3 Postcards · 1 City

The staff (Maria, woman with circular reading glasses and Antonio, has the day off tomorrow) helped ruin my engagement dinner with my fiancé. She was making an Instagram post and adding music when a man rudely interrupted our dinner to tell us the music was too loud. We continued to make a post about our engagement, that day, when the staff told us to stop posting. We explained to them that, I had just proposed to her hours earlier and this music was apart of that post. To which they replied that we still needed to stop picking music for our engagement post. I would not recommend this restaurant for English speaking people because they don’t seem to understand us. We appreciate you ruining our engagement day.

Ristorante Franchino

@esitko1994

3 Postcards · 1 City

Ristorante Franchino

Holden C.

Google

Stop what you’re doing and GO EAT HERE NOW. In the 32 years of my existence, I’ve never tasted such amazing food, and this is coming from a New Orleans native. From the staff, to the views, to the FOOD, everything was amazing from start to finish. I ordered the Seabass and my wife the stuffed chicken. Both dishes melted in your mouth and were cooked to perfection. We ended the night with the chefs version of Tiramisu and it was perfect. I would give 10 stars if I was able.

Iryna M.

Google

One of the best meals of my life! The food was cooked to perfection - the most delicious art on a plate! The service was immaculate and the views spectacular. We had the sea bass, stuffed chicken and tiramisu. The local wine was amazing as well. Would eat here over and over again.

Alex L.

Google

A place that never disappoints. I hadn’t been here for a while, but I returned with fond memories of my last excellent experience — and, if possible, they’ve managed to improve even further. The location speaks for itself: the outdoor area, with its famous cliffside tables overlooking the sea, is reason enough to visit. The food is refined yet unpretentious, beautifully presented, and full of character. Despite the restaurant’s elegant and formal setting, both the atmosphere and the dishes exude warmth, making you feel perfectly at home. Highlights include the “genovese di mare” and the tuna — both outstanding. A special mention goes to the service: Antonio not only guided us through the menu with impeccable recommendations, but his kindness, attentiveness, and professionalism truly elevated our evening into an unforgettable experience.

L S

Google

Wonderful service and elegant ambiance. The food was superior and the only reason I gave them 4 on the food was because the filets were rare instead of medium rare. Definitely make a reservation and try it out if you want Michelin Star quality of food, just leave room for the Tirimisu because it was the best we had on our 14 day trip all over Italy.

John Hornick Chef’s A.

Google

Category: Fine Dining Hotel Restaurant, Tourist Area. For our last night in Praiano we dined at this white-tablecloth restaurant in the Hotel Onda Verde, where our friends dined before we arrived and brought us there because they liked it so much. If you take the long trek down (or up) the stairs and ramps to the marina, as we did many times during our visit, you will pass this restaurante and may assume from its outdoor tables that it’s a casual place with more view than substance, as I did. But for dinner we walked to the hotel’s impressive front entrance, took the elevator from Zero to -6 (maybe the only elevator in town?), walked through the corridor carved through solid rock, and emerged in the bright and elegant white dining room, where we were seated on this night that threatened rain. When our friends told us we would be dining here on our last night, I was hoping for one of the outdoor tables with the fantastic view, but I’m so glad we sat inside. It was dark and rainy outside so the view didn’t matter. I was pleased to see that the wine list was extensive but not expensive, offering plenty of bottles for under 40E, which is our sweetspot for restaurant wine. We started with a local Aglianico and later doubled it. The menu was not extensive but it was well curated. I started with the beautiful beef carpaccio, which I enjoyed after drizzles of olive oil and lemon and twists of S&P. Sarah and my friend loved their sauté of mussels, clams, and razor clams (we order razor clams wherever and whenever we find them). My other friend enjoyed his Callamaro alla Parmigiana, which was as well plated as it was delicious. For my main I chose the Black Squid with potato cream. Excellent. Sarah enjoyed the ravioli stuffed with beef (probably braised short rib) and onions (check out my short ribs ravioli lesson). I’m glad she let me taste it. My friend loved her crusted and perfectly seared tuna, which was also beautifully plated. My other friend ordered the spaghetti with lemon sauce and shrimps because he like it so much on his first visit to the restaurant. We finished with the light, airy, Amalfi Coast Lemon Cake. This was the best rendition we had of this ubiquitous local dessert. The service was excellent, both efficient and friendly, with much appreciated humor. YouTube’s Chef’s Apprentice

Kathryn P.

Google

Such a good experience. I’m vegan and the staff made sure to accommodate me fully. I started with a salad with lemon vinaigrette. The main course was an off menu risotto which was soooo yummy. The best meal I’ve had in Italy so far. The staff was attentive and so kind. The views were amazing. Make sure to make a reservation - it’s so worth it!

guy G.

Google

Thats NOT a 4.5 stars restaurant. Its a full 5 stars chef resraurant. Starting from the great service. Continue with the seabas grilled fish and the pumpking rissoto. And the desert is Mama Mia Thank you so much for the dinner.

Denise M.

Google

This place really was so amazing that I couldn’t help but leave a review. The staff were so friendly and genuine, knowledgable about their menu and was able to maintain an excellent flow for the entire meal. We never felt rushed yet never had a moment of wondering when we would get our next course. I have nothing but praise for all the staff the kitchen and the hosts. When we were indecisive they let us split a few items which was just what we needed. The food was of course excellent and the view just amazing but this place really is a step above the other places in praiano that we visited. If I could give more stars I would. I recommend listening to whatever the staff tells you to order!