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Award Winning Italian Dining

Francesco’s Ristorante Italiano is proud to be recognized as a TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best restaurant. This honor places us among the top restaurants worldwide, based on consistently outstanding reviews from our guests.

We are grateful for every guest who walks through our doors and for those who take a moment to share their experience. Your feedback helps us continue delivering authentic Italian cuisine, warm hospitality, and memorable dining experiences.

The "Heritage & Craft" Approach

Picture this, Sicily, 1984. A little Sicilian boy, at the tender age of 8 years old, started working in a little bakery. Who knew that same boy would come to America at age 15 and work his way up the restaurant lladder to establish his very own restaurant in 2008! (He actually makes the bread for the subs and the entrees from the same bread recipe he learned as a boy.) No stranger to hardwork, with an attention to detail from the oven to the table, Francesco has a God-given talent to share with the world. Some people are born to be politicians, doctors, or lawyers. Francesco's life was predestined to be a restauranteur and Chef. He knew that, to be fact, the very first day he began developing his talents in that little bakery in Sicily, 27 years ago.

Our Reviews

Doug A.
Made a visit to Great Wolf Lodge from out of town and we were looking for some great authentic pizza not part of a chain. We definitely found it at Francesco's Ristorante, absolutely amazing!
Emma W.
Amazing!! The sauce was incredible, authentic Italian food!
Marsha S.
Went out with the whole family. Good was FANTASTIC!! We all brought food home. Best Italian food we have had. Love that they have unique murmur options available.
Angelo S.
The food was delicious, wait staff was wonderful,nice quiet atmosphere.
Jenna W.
Food was amazing, it was decorated beautifully inside, and the staff was so welcoming and kind. A little on the expensive side- but worth the money with the amount of food and how delicious it was. Overall, so good!
Margaret G.
Wow! Wow! Wow! I have been to Williamsburg hundreds of times, but never had I eaten here. Wish I had known years ago what a gem this place is! I had the Osso Buco and wanted to cry it was so delicious! Our server Lindsay was incredibly helpful and attentive, too! We will most definitely be back! Thank you for an amazing lunch on a sunny Sunday afternoon.

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Host / Hostess

Your job entails you to take reservations, control dining room seating, handle delivery and takeout orders, help, if necessary, in refilling guest beverages, and seating guests. Having knowledge of our menu is a must. Timing is everything! Shifts are from 4:00 pm or 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm or 9:30 pm. Hostessing is only offered part-time in the evenings. Must be flexible with scheduling.

Waiting Staff

Your knowledge on our menu is a MUST. Your job entails you to not just take guests orders, but to suggestive sell as well. Dependability and reliability is very important in being a team player. Must be flexible. We try our best to accommodate your needs, but as always, in business, the needs of the restaurant and its ability to run smooth will supersede. Shifts are Lunch 10:30 to 4, Dinner Shifts are 10:30 am to 8:30 pm, 9:30 pm, or Close (7 DAYS A WEEK). We also will ask you to work double shifts. This is great place to work. As always, as a server, please note that your wages will vary day to day.

Busser

The Busser plays an essential role in supporting the front-of-house team by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and efficiency within the dining area. This position ensures guests enjoy a welcoming and well-maintained environment while assisting servers in delivering excellent customer service.

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francescositaliano@gmail.com
(757) 345-0557

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