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As a seasonal resident of North Scottsdale, seldom do my wife and I travel the 30 minutes to Old Town. But let me tell you, we do now! Having been met at the door by Franco himself and graciously seated by same, we knew we were in for a treat. The atmosphere evokes memories of our multiple trips to Italy and a quaint, warm, and inviting ambiance.
The charcuterie and cheese plate brought gratis from Franco started our evening and we knew we were in for wonderful meal and experience. The service (done expertly by Antonio and John) demonstrated their knowledge of the menu, as well as their ability to properly describe the dishes themselves. And every special request was politely honored with a smile and a nod.
The caesar salad was superb, well balanced with each specific flavor able to be identified. Our main course was a special of rabbit ragu with house made paparadelle, which was quite simply one of the best dishes we have had since Italy. We completed our experience with the dessert of Merengata, Franco's grandmothers Christmas cake recipe, that takes him two days to make two dessert cakes! It was unlike any dessert we have ever had and worth every calorie!
Having dined at many Scottsdale Italian restaurants we highly recommend Franco's and encourage you to enjoy a wonderful dining experience here. As Franco's shakes your hand on the way out, you will be glad you did!
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