Fresh food. Fresh experience. This is a place to celebrate beginnings, accomplishments, relationships, and friendships.

Gainesville is now the home of a family-owned and operated Northern Italian restaurant where the pastas, sauces, soups, garlic bread – almost everything in the house – are made from scratch on premises. Our family believes that homemade is the only way to bring Italian fare to our customers the right way: Francesca’s way. Come see what all of the commotion is about.

Lunch Specials – Great portions, great price.

Happy Hour – 4.30-7.00, Half price on drafts and wells.

Sundowner Specials
- Come a little earlier & enjoy happy hour prices on your food, too!

See more details… – Go to our Special Offers page.

Private Events

Francesca’s Trattoria can comfortably host parties up to 100 guests.  We accept any parties, any size up to this cap – but typically require a minimum of 60 guests to close our doors to the public for a private event.  The minimum is dependent on season, day of the week, and time of the day.  Private events require a deposit that depend on the same factors as well as the menu requested.  We do our best to accommodate your special requests – never hesitate to ask!  Inquire at 352.378.7152 or email francescastrattoria@gmail.com.