Francesca’s Cucina

Francesca’s Cucina is a family-owned Italian restaurant in Syracuse, in the city’s Little Italy on the North Side. Many of its classic recipes have been handed down for more than four generations, and the menu pairs those traditional dishes with modern daily specials. The family angle shows in the menu.

Diners can stop in for lunch, dinner or drinks at the bar, and a garden patio opens up in the warmer months. The chef can create a custom catering menu for special events, and the space also works for meetings and weddings. Italian dishes can be taken home to share.

What to Know

• Recipes have been passed down through more than four generations of the family.
• The garden patio is a draw in the warmer months.
• Daily specials give classic Italian dishes a modern, infused twist.
• The chef will design a custom catering menu for special events.
• Visit Syracuse, the Onondaga County visitors bureau, features the restaurant.