Francesca's On Taylor

Went last night to Francesca's with my favorite aunt visiting from out of town. We were greeted immediately by a very friendly host and seated in the fabulous corner window seat. I'm gluten free and was giving the extensive gluten free menu to order from. We shared the Insalata Caprese, my aunt had the raspberry salad and the special artichoke ravioli, and I had the gluten free pizza with artichokes and mushrooms. We shared the Torta Lava with gelato and each had coffee. Everything from start to finish was absolutely delicious, and I think the gluten free pizza may have been the best I've had at a restaurant. So flavorful! The service was attentive, and they didn't seem to mind at all that we stayed for over 2.5 hours. Our server was Samuel Ferraro and he was lovely. The atmosphere is warm and cozy. Highly recommended!

I live in the area and have been to Francesca's a few times. The food is definitely excellent, on my most recent visit i tried one of their specials which was a squash ravioli. i thought it was wonderful, the portion was just right since i finished my plate and i never do that. it was a perfect portion where i was very content and did not have to box any of it up. i also ordered the creme brulee for dessert which was also yummy. i would recommend this spot to anyone, maybe as a date night, i would not recommend it for children. it's pretty quiet in there more of an older crowd.

Sergio gave very good service at our Restaurant Week lunch. The husband enjoyed his RW lunch immensely; fried calamari, roasted tilapia and tiramisu. My green bean, tomato salad and spinach tomato pizza were great,
Francesca's on Taylor continues to be one of our favorite neighborhood go-to places!  The decor is tasteful.  The washrooms are very clean.  Street parking can usually be found - because we are neighborhood residents.  Without the appropriate sticker for our zones, use the valet unless you snag a spot on Taylor (metered).
The specials usually change every week or two.  Everything is always beautifully presented, properly cooked, and delicious.  I love the seafood, and the composed salads (eg. String beans, tomato, onion in a lemon juice vinaigrette or grilled asparagus in vinaigrette with shaved fresh Parmesan).  There always is a special risotto.  The husband and daughters and son-in-law love the grilled calamari.
Daughter the elder loves the Negroni straight up.  Daughter the younger enjoys trying different specialty cocktail and enjoys each of them.  The son-in-law enjoys their excellent choice of high-quality beers.  They serve NA Beck's lager as well.
Individually sized pizzas are a specialty and there always is a special pizza of the day.
The pastas are made in house and are combined with vegetables and light sauces in most cases.  Chicken and meat dishes are available and can be added to the salads.  The bread basket is wonderful.  Ask for the olive oil in which to dip the bread.  I love their fish preparations!
The portions are large, so come hungry and be sure to save room for dessert.  They make the gelati and sorbetti in house so be sure to ask which flavors are being served.  The husband enjoys the tiramisu, gelato, sorbet.  
The service is very good.  The waiters, hosts, and busses work well together to ensure you receive good service.
I highly recommend Francesca's on Taylor.