Franco’s Ristorante & Wine Bar features rustic Italian cuisine in downtown Santa Rosa.

It is immediately apparent that Franco Fabiani has captured the essence of Italy as you pass by the blossoming outdoor patio and enter the wine grotto filled with Italian varietals and Sonoma County favorites. Diners can watch their meals prepared in the open kitchen from the Chef’s Table, enjoy the cozy back room fireplace or eat next to the fountain under the large umbrellas on the patio.

The rustic Italian classic dishes and piping hot pizzas from the classic Italian wood fired oven are the type of Italian favorites that Franco Fabiani has been serving Sonoma County for over 20 years. For his new venture, Franco’s sister Maria came from Rome to perfect the cuisine and menu and preserve the authenticity of true Italian cooking.

In addition to dining for lunch and dinner, join Franco’s for Happy Hour on the Patio, M-F 3-6pm and late night on Fri-Sat for pizza by the slice 11:30pm-3am.

Eat, drink and relax with your friends at Franco’s Ristorante & Wine Bar . . ci vediamo presto!