Fresh pasta, brick-oven pizza, and everything in between!
Open six days a week for lunch and dinner, welcoming guests all day long
Host your birthday parties, anniversaries, and corporate gatherings with us
Slowly fermented dough baked to perfection in our wood-fired brick oven
Conveniently located in the heart of San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
What We Serve
A curated journey through Italy — from antipasti and fresh pasta to Napoli-style pizza, risotto, and prime cuts off the grill.
Begin your meal with our house-cured salmon crudo, deep-fried arancini with black squid ink, polipo with roasted cauliflower, and the beloved Antipasti Sampler platter of cured meats and artisan cheeses.
Our signature fresh pasta is simply yet unforgettably crafted to capture the richness of classic Italian recipes. From Spaghetti Carbonara to Duck Ragout Pappardelle and Salmon Casarecce with basil pesto.
Made with slowly fermented dough and baked in our brick oven — soft, thin crust with delightfully puffed edges. Featuring the Peach & Prosciutto, Frutti di Mare, and the signature Francesco pizza.
Prepared with care and patience, our risotto selections include the dramatic ink-black Risotto Nero with calamari and uni, the earthy Risotto Ai Funghi, and the indulgent Cinco Formaggi with five Italian cheeses.
Start with our Mushroom Truffle Cappuccino or classic Minestrone, then explore our salad range from house-made Caesar to the elegant Burrata Fritta — crispy deep-fried burrata with avocado cream and pine nuts.
For the carnivore at heart — our La Bistecca Fiorentina Tuscan T-bone, Grilled Short Ribs slow-braised in red wine, Ossobuco veal shank, and the show-stopping Fruitti Di Mare seafood platter with tiger prawns and octopus.
Substantial Italian-inspired sandwiches and calzones — the Francesco Panini with mortadella ham and pastrami, and the crowd-favourite Italian Meatball Peperone Calzone from our brick oven.
Francesco's is your ideal venue for intimate celebrations and corporate events. Our team curates bespoke menus and event packages tailored to your occasion. Inquire about private dining availability.
Complement your Italian feast with a curated wine selection, house sangrias, Italian sodas, and artisan beverages thoughtfully chosen to pair with every course on our menu.
What Guests Say
From romantic date nights to family celebrations, Francesco's has been creating Italian memories for guests across Metro Manila.
"The pasta is absolutely outstanding — you can tell everything is made fresh. The Spaghetti Carbonara is silky and perfectly seasoned. Best Italian in San Juan by far."
Google Review
"We hosted our anniversary dinner here and it was magical. The staff were incredibly attentive, the ambiance was romantic, and the Napoli pizza was out of this world."
Facebook Review
"The Risotto Nero is exceptional — perfectly cooked with a rich, deep flavour. I also had the Polipo which was tender and beautifully plated. Already planning my next visit!"
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