John Mcdaniel
This little restaurant is near the west end off of Devaul St, near the more touristy area. Don’t let that stop you. This is real Italian food. I have no idea if she is a grandma, but the mother of the owner was sitting at one of their sidewalk tables and told us to go in as the host wasn’t there as they just opened 4pm. She spoke Italian and it was beautiful with a little English. Anyway the staff was top notch very friendly and professional. The place had a wonderful and fun setting with many musical instruments, photos, etc. A great place to have a meal. The bathroom and restaurant was very clean. The food was excellent. If you are in the mood for good Italian food, while in Key West, I highly recommend a visit. One thing it isn’t cheap, but given it’s location, staff, cleanliness and quality of food, it is worth the price.
… morejennifer donkle
Absolutely, my favorite Italian restaurant in Key West! The food is amazing…fresh, tasty, just flat out delicious!! Francesca, the restaurant’s namesake, is an absolute gem & takes a major amount of pride in serving the best. Bruschetta Francesca is a must stop…for dinner or appetizers ♥️
… moreMGTC
Eggplant parmigiana 10 out of 10,
Paccheri all’amatriciana 10 out of 10
Gnocchi ai 4 formaggi 10 out of 10.
Grilled octopus amazing
Arancini very good to be in Key west..
Francesca is amazing, great staff, location is perfect. Perfect place for a great and real Sicilian/ Italian food experience in Key West..
5 star well deserved….
Grazie
… moreDivija K
Stopped in for dinner while walking around near Duval Street after watching the sunset. The place has a decent ambience—small but cozy. The indoor space can fit around 60+ people, and there’s outdoor seating as well.
What we ordered for 4 people ( as some one who doesn’t eat meat ):
Bruschetta (Classic) – Comes as a portion of two pieces; fresh and tasty.
Eggplant Parmesan – Enjoyed it warm and comforting.
Cheese Ball – Not my favorite, but it’s a large portion that can easily be shared.
Fettuccine Alfredo – Flavor was good, but I wish it had been served hotter and creamier, even after requesting it.
Virgin Piña Colada – Surprisingly delicious, though the presentation could be improved.
Tiramisu – A must-try! Light, creamy, and very well made.
Overall, the food was enjoyable, but the service was quite slow—I wish things had been quicker and more attentive.
… moreCherelle Stanton
This Thanksgiving we are especially Grateful for Bruschetta Francesca! An impromptu vacation opportunity had us far from home and family for this holiday, but what a BLESSING! DELICIOUS food and lovely folks made this a holiday to remember! If we could, we’d go back immediately to do it all again. The only sad part is we just found them on our last night here and they aren’t open for breakfast.
By unanimous decision, this is the BEST overall Italian food by an order of magnitude, that we have had since moving from the New York area to the South. FRESH, ripe, homemade, simply clean, perfectly balanced, judiciously seasoned. The things that are supposed to be rich, are. The things that should be light, practically float. Nothing is TOO much and we probably could have eaten all night. We did happen to stick with simple basics tonight, but saw some amazing works of art go by on other platters that made us want to return ASAP.
The simpler dishes are appropriately priced, as are the luxe specialties, so there is something on the menu for every taste and budget. We felt every bit of it was well worth the cost.
We can personally highly recommend the following from our Thanksgiving feast as we all tried each dish:
Starters –
*Bruschetta Classica
*Arancine (rice/cheese)
*Caprese Salad
Entrees –
*Lobster Ravioli *
*Gnocchi Sorrentina
*Fusilli Alla Francesca
Desserts –
*Tiramisu
*Key lime cheesecake
*Canoli
*Espresso
*Cappuccino
Grazie Mille! Our personal thanks to the family matriarch who was absolutely delightful and seemed to appreciate our obvious enjoyment of our meal. Her daughter had the staff hustling to deliver beautifully prepared food to very fortunate patrons on this busy holiday evening, and somehow still kept a personal eye on us throughout our visit to ensure we were well served. You are greatly appreciated!
Many BLESSINGS to you all for a Joyous Holiday Season!
Happy Travels!
… moreLiz&Mike
We came in for Mother’s Day during happy hour and had an outstanding experience. I ordered the Bloody Mary and the seafood trio, and my wife enjoyed the octopus, calamari, and other seafood dishes. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The service was amazing from start to finish. My wife has traveled to Paris and says the quality compares to authentic Italian cuisine. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for great food and exceptional service
… moreMatvei Kudinov
Awesome place! The food is really really good, and the atmosphere is amazing, bringing Sicilian vibes all over. We were a party of 6 and reserved beforehand and that’s really useful here because it was full to the brim! I recommend the chicken milanese it was really nice and juicy, and server Tasha was also great, checking up on us every once in a while. Great place to eat!
… moreBrian Compton
All I can say is the whole family enjoy the experience here. Food was amazing, the staff was friendly and provided excellent service. We did make a reservation but got there a little bit early and they seated us right away so I’m not sure we really need one. I highly recommend visiting if you’re in Key West
… moreKevin Cahill
Best Italian food I have ever had! Been to several states, tried it all. Nothing comes closer to what I can only imagine it would be like in Italy.
Great atmosphere and I couldnt have asked for a more welcoming feeling. These people talked to us like we were family.
Best food, best service and best atmosphere in Key West. We will back again!
… moreJesus Christ
As The Son Of The Almighty Father, Jesus Christ, The Formal Establishment, Bruschetta Francesca, With Deep Sicilian Native Roots Is The Finest And Most Authentic Italian Dining In The City Of Paradise, Key West. The Food Is Exquisite And Has The Most Choice Dishes On Their Menu. Consider Trying The Pappardelle Boscaiola, Sicilian Pizza, And Vitello Parmigiana. Don’t Forget About The Cannolis! The Entire Staff Works And Feels Like Family From The Moment You Enter The Doors And Worthy Of Thy Praises. Happy Holidays And Best Wishes! ❤️ ⭐
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