Franco's Trattoria

First time here and will definitely return. The food and the service were both great. Food was served at a nice pace. Appetizers came out quickly and then a nice amount of time until the main course. The special crab tower was excellent. Salads were fresh and a generous size. Nice variety of choices on the menu. We didn't have room for desert but they sounded good. We did not have any alcoholic drinks. Our leftovers were nicely boxed and wrapped for us. Prices were reasonable for the quality and portion size. Servers were attentive and pleasant. Nice enough for a special occasion but not too fancy for a casual meal.

Wonderful Italian food. The fried zucchini was light and crisp. Entrees were well prepared and lots if options and specials. Lobster bisque was worth every calorie and the dessert items were varied Gelatos, sorbets cakes abd the famous Pittsburgh pecan ball. We drove an hour to get there and can't wait to go back.

We stopped in on Wednesday night around 8:30PM, around 30 mins before the kitchen closes, but that was not a problem. Our server was quick and efficient. We enjoyed a nice bottle of wine. I had the Chicken Parmesan - three big pieces, plus a salad, and a side of pasta. My partner in crime had scallops scallops (she has a shrimp allergy so they substituted scallops for shrimp) with nine scallops for $26 - what a bargain and delicious. We had so much food we had it for lunch the next two days. Will definitely return. Trust me - you’re going to love it!

I should start off by saying the food is so consistently exceptional, it nearly needs its own review. This is my attempt at keeping it brief. That being said, the Filet Oscar on a bed of asparagus with hollandaise, had the most lump, delicious jumbo-crab meat I’ve ever had at a restaurant of this caliber. I ordered my filet rare, and it was perfectly cooked to temperature. The asparagus was so delicious, it had a crisp crunchiness I wasn’t expecting. This was definitely not the blanched, bland asparagus some other restaurants put out. My boyfriends entree, the Spots, was phenomenal as well, and came highly recommended. The calamari appetizer reels me in every time and it truly is the best in the area hands-down. It’s a must-have no matter what entree you follow-up with. We got dessert to-go, and I can’t wait to dig in.

On to Lisa: Our server Lisa was a ray of sunshine on a cold winter date-night! She had a refill of iced-tea ready for me just as I finished my last. She was quick with the orders, boxing everything up, and genuinely looked pleased to be helping us. When we couldn’t decide on a side or selection, she guided us to the tastiest option. We never felt rushed and if we needed anything we knew she’d be right over. I am a full-time server and immediately recognized her timing was impeccable. Overall, she was quick, pleasant and perfect. Bravo and well done, Lisa.

This trattoria is 100% worth every penny - the value is spot-on. Thanks Franco’s, everything was wonderful.

Make a reservation in advance! Place was great. Every person was extremely nice and the service was quick! Food was exceptional. We got stuffed banana peppers (not pictured), chicken romano, piccata, side of pasta, broccoli and cheese soup, chicken and pastini soup, with some vegetables. Everything was done perfectly. Will definitely be back!

Consistently awesome food - every time. I think it’s the best value in Pittsburgh! Great service too. We go all the time!

If you would like to sample some of the finest Italian dishes this is the spot! Do yourself a favor and don't miss out on this place. Delicious and the prices are fair especially for the Biden/Democrat induced fiscal crisis we are in.

Good atmosphere, service, and food! Will definitely be back. My husband is very picky and he loved his seafood pasta. I got the eggplant parm and it was very good. Overall great experience.

This was a last-minute decision, and it certainly didn't disappoint! Chicken parm, scallops, and linguine with meat sauce were all so delicious! It's definitely worth a return visit.

May 2021 Update - Got to visit them again and the food is still very good. It is the same style as it was and with the COVID restrictions being lifted is busy again. See the pictures for the current crop of offerings.

Higher end Italian american restaurant serving all the expected offerings. What distinguishes them is the quality of execution. We had the Chicken Marsala and the chicken was sauteed perfectly, we cut through it with our forks, the sauce was velvety and tasted of Marsala and it was covered in mushrooms. We would have preferred Creminis to the Shiitakes they used, but that's a minor quibble.

We also tried the vegetable ravioli which were also cooked well. Stuffed with a medley of chopped veggies and coated with a crumble that included cheese and garlic chips, they were just right.

The zucchini appetizer must be shared by four, it is so much food, and then they also give you a salad and a bread plate! Needless to say, we took leftovers home.

The owner is there and is knowledgable about the wines he offers so feel free to ask for advice.

Everyone I was with really enjoyed their meals. Service was great and the restaurant was nice.

Ordered the Chicken Parmesan. Great food. Awesome taste, and abundant portion sizes. The service was excellent and the ambience was great.

Great restaurant.. Will be going back again

Fantastic! I didn't expect strip mall Italian to be so good. The handmade cheese raviolis were out of this world! Don't miss the stuffed crab balls! Lovely place with great service.

Prices are incredibly reasonable, they give you so much food! The calamari was great

We had a group of 6, food was excellent, service was excellent, one of my favorite restaurants

Outstanding service, every dish I order is delicious. The best meatballs and polenta!

Hidden gem! The food was really delicious, lots of options. We had a party of 5 and our waitress Leslie was lovely, super friendly and prompt. The inside of the restaurant is nice and the patio looks super cute too. Can’t wait to go back!

Great food. Service staff are fabulous. Very engaging and knowledgeable. Good overall experience.
Location is good but parking can be a challenge.
Don't leave without desert.
#localspot

I received a giftcard for Franco's, I had never heard of Franco's prior to that. My husband and I figured we'd have a date night and check it out. This was not a place we would typically go but, giftcard(!)... so why not? So glad we did! We sat on the patio, which was beautiful! Nice lighting, plants, etc. Great atmosphere, good start! Our server (shout out to Leslie L) was fantastic! Very attentive, very prompt! We never had to ask for anything, she was on it! The food was delicious! We had the fried crab balls as an appetizer, the hubby ordered the linguine pescatore with white sauce and I had the bowties with salmon. It was pricey but the portions were very generous. We were stuffed and took home leftovers. Unfortunately we didn't save room for dessert but maybe next time!

The food here was AMAZING. The meatballs and fried zucchini were heavenly. The clam linguini was spot on. Gordon Ramsay would give it 10/10. Price is reasonable too. Definitely will be going back.