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Francesca Ristorante Italiano

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👍👍 Had an amazing experience here. The bread was beyond amazing and fresh and the pizza dough was perfect; crunchy exterior, with a warm and fluffy interior. The restaurant was empty when we arrived, but don't let that deter you, you may find that service is even better when no one is there. If you lik... People often mention pizza, service, good, restaurant, Italian, Dakar, cuisine, nice, Excellent, recommend,


Address

15100, Rte Ngor Village, Dakar, Senegal

Website

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Contact

+221 77 181 40 83

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (260 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 12:30 to 10:30 PM
  • Friday: 12:30 to 10:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12:30 to 10:30 PM
  • Sunday: 12:30 to 10:30 PM
  • Monday: 12:30 to 10:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:30 to 10:30 PM

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: pizza (24) service (21) good (18) restaurant (16) Italian (16) Dakar (14) cuisine (12) nice (9) Excellent (9) recommend (8)
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  • 5/5 Tifani D. 2 years ago on Google • 157 reviews
    Had an amazing experience here. The bread was beyond amazing and fresh and the pizza dough was perfect; crunchy exterior, with a warm and fluffy interior. The restaurant was empty when we arrived, but don't let that deter you, you may find that service is even better when no one is there. If you like a lot of sauce I'd suggest you ask for it, but this was good for me. I'll be back to try the pasta!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vimshana R. 5 years ago on Google • 16 reviews
    I hesitate to give away, what has fast become, my most favourite spot in all of Dakar. Cosy, warm, inviting hosts, Giuseppe and Francesca, give you the real Italian experience....foods cooked with passion and love surpass any michelin star restaurant. A true gem!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex O. 6 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, great service and relaxing ambiance. All ingredients are directly from Italy. Truly recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lenka B. 7 months ago on Google • 112 reviews
    Oh my goodness, that was hands down the best gnocchi I’ve had in a while! Pure homemade love on a plate. Gnocchi were light and sauce was creamy and tasteful in every bite. A spoonful of extra pesto added an extra kick! I stuffed myself like turkey not wanting to leave any last gnocchi go to waste. Definitely worth the visit if you are hungry for an authentic Italian meal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maeyo J. 3 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Absolute the best pizza and pasta I’ve ever had in my life. Kept thinking about their Olio Aglio Peperoncino I had. Life changing. The manager was very hospitable and even gifted us some pasta. Will definitely be back here when next I’m in Dakar.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tjeerd van der P. 6 years ago on Google
    Really cozy place, in-house restaurant with delicious Italian food! Def. recommend this place run by Francesca & Guiseppe and their lovely staff!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 DC 6 years ago on Google
    One word : belissimo!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Natasha C. 1 year ago on Google
    The service is really poor. I’ve been twice now and both times I’ve had consistently poor service. First time waitress was giving us side eyes entire meal as we believe she wanted to go home. Second time we waited 45 minutes to get our bill after requesting for it three times, we ordered an appetiser and mains and all the dishes came out at the same time meaning some of it wasn’t super hot and felt rushed, it was impossible to get any attention throughout from waitress, & the manager decided to overcharge us on our mains at the end. Unfortunately I won’t be coming back or recommending it to our guests in Dakar. I really really loved the food the first time. Second time taste wasn’t as great.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 * f. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Bolognese pasta impressed ....... Two people, pizza plate and pasta dish, thanks for quick service (Original) 볼로네즈 파스타가 감동....... 두명이서 피자 두판과 파스타 한접시, 빠른 서비스 감사합니다
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Babacar N. 4 years ago on Google
    Love
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Giuseppe M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good pizza, but upon entering I saw a plate of cannelloni which was a marvel. Next time I'll tell you. 😉 (Original) Buona la pizza, ma entrando ho visto un piatto di cannelloni che erano una meraviglia. La prossima volta vi saprò dire. 😉
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Anais G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) So the space is nice, the food is really good. The waitresses are very professional. Unfortunately the boss left us very perplexed. She did not just greet us but did not care if everything was ok and we had to go get her in the kitchen to pay ... I personally have never seen that, too bad! (Original) Alors l'espace est agréable, la cuisine est vraiment bonne. Les serveuses sont très professionnelles. Malheureusement la patronne nous a laissé très perplexe. Elle ne nous a non seulement pas salué mais ne s'est pas occupé de savoir si tout allait bien et on a dû aller la chercher dans la cuisine pour payer... Je n'ai personnellement jamais vu ça, dommage !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kate Ha-eun J. 2 years ago on Google
    Authentic italian food, nice vibe, good service, good price.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicolas 6 years ago on Google
    Excellent italian place!!! Great fresh food! Nice and cosy!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr Hadi H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Typical Italian food (Original) Restauration italienne typique
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sergey S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The best Italian cuisine in Dakar !!! (Original) La meilleure cuisine Italienne à Dakar!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jesper M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and good service:) One of my favorite places in Dakar. Menu has mainly classic Italian dishes and with the Francesca in the kitchen the quality is always top. Good service ... something that can be hard to find in Dakar. Can highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 G O. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food, have ordered and been to the restaurant many times. One of the best Italian restaurants I've ever eaten in - and I've been to Italy! Only reason I haven't given 5 stars is because food often takes a long time to make, sometimes I have to wait up to an hour or more (both through delivery and sat in the restaurant). But for me the wait is worth it, although it would be better to get the food quicker of course!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabriel K. 5 years ago on Google
    Delicious Italian food in a very relaxed, chic setting
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samuel C. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the best places to visit in Dakar to dinner
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Omeiza S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place with good Pizza
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 bamba N. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food cooked by native Italians
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vicky G. 3 months ago on Google • 100 reviews New
    The service was great! The food was delicious! I really enjoyed it. The pizza crust was just the right amount of crispy and chewy with a delicious sauce and gooey cheese. I look forward to dining again soon.

  • 4/5 Ewoud 1 year ago on Google • 62 reviews
    Great pizza at fair prices. The team is very friendly with good service, and even on a Friday night it was still very chill, with a nice atmosphere (outside). The only downside was that the pizza took very long, so order soon after arriving, and if you're hungry, order a starter. Still, the quality is definitely worth the wait, and I'm definitely planning to go back!

  • 5/5 Pushpak V. 9 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Visited on 7th July 23 with family. One of the finest Italian food available here. I am saying this after staying from last 5 years in Dakar and tried almost all Italian restaurant.

  • 2/5 Eva V. 4 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Quality was not good. Risotto calamaris was not real risotto(rice) and calamis was too chewy. Others had pasta that was not yet cooked well (harder than al dente).

  • 4/5 Caroline M. 2 years ago on Google
    Ordered twice delivery on jumia food, was really quick. Enjoyed the pizza, they did not skimp on the cheese which was wonderful!

  • 4/5 Bonitille A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place ... The pizzas at the top and the welcome is great. I recommend ❤ (Original) Super endroit... Les pizzas au top et l'accueil est super bien. Je recommande ❤

  • 5/5 György G. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent pizza, very nice environment.

  • 4/5 Flo B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small pleasant Italian restaurant, hidden in a beautiful guest house. Pretty flowered and decorated garden at the edge of a small swimming pool. Generous pizzas, dessert nothing more. Service with a smile, at a leisurely pace. (Original) Petit restau italien agréable, caché dans une belle maison d'hôtes. Joli jardin fleuri et décoré au bord d'une petite piscine. Pizzas généreuses, dessert sans plus. Service souriant, à un rythme tranquille.

  • 5/5 불로소득 5 years ago on Google
    cozy and dilicious cuisine

  • 3/5 Amer M. 2 years ago on Google
    Slow service, limited menu

  • 5/5 ibrahima k. 3 years ago on Google
    Great pizza, friendly service

  • 5/5 laure b. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I ate excellent fresh mozzarella pinsa with a crispy crust. I recommend. (Original) J'ai mangé une excellente pinsa a la mozzarella fraîche avec une pâte croustillante. Je recommande.

  • 4/5 Philippe G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good pizza, restaurant nestled in the garden of a villa. On the other hand, come in pants because between the mosquitoes which eat you the stumps and the flies which turn around your plate, it is the bell or its bell (Original) Très bonne pizza, restaurant niché dans le jardin d'une villa. Par contre venez en pantalon car entre les moustiques qui vous mangent les guiboles et les mouches qui tournent autours de votre assiette, c'est la ou sa cloche

  • 5/5 Fernando F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very rich Italian cuisine in a "paladar" atmosphere. Very nice (Original) Cocina italiana muy rica en ambiente de "paladar". Muy simpáticos

  • 5/5 Nomad U. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, friendly, relaxing. Loved the seafood marinara and the gnocchi. Glass of red wine was perfect. Located on a Dakar side street in Ngor.

  • 1/5 Pamela 2. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) On the phone I ask if I can make a recommendation and I am told "yes". I ask if a certain dish can be added to the menu I am told no ... Without explanations, without thinking twice. Bad behavior for the owner. BUT that again is not the problem I order to delivered and I receive a lasagna of a stage which in addition is smaller than my hand !! I do not recommend delivery at all! (Original) Au téléphone je demande si je peux faire une recommandation on me dit "oui". Je demande si un certain plat pourra être ajouté à la carte on me dit non... Sans explications, sans y réfléchir a 2 fois. Mauvais comportement pour la patronne des lieux. MAIS ça encore ce n'est pas le problème je commande à livré et je reçois une lasagne d'un étage qui en plus est plus petite que ma main !! Je ne recommande pas du tout la livraison !

  • 4/5 Kurt C. 2 years ago on Google
    Always good food , it’s also good 👍 if you choice take away, but a little better to visit the place 😌

  • 5/5 mamadou d. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) friendly setting. hushed atmosphere refined cuisine relax in company (Original) cadre convivial .ambiance feutrée cuisine raffinée la relaxe en compagnie

  • 3/5 Charlotte M. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food at the restaurant, but delivery service is terrible. Takes forever and food is delivered cold. Don't bother ordering in.

  • 4/5 Britney T. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was pretty good but it took awhile, As a recommendation, they need some additional help. Server was working in kitchen and taking orders.

  • 5/5 Richard K. 1 year ago on Google
    Brilliant pizza and friendly service. The restaurant is a large dining area in a residence and has a small outdoor section next to a pool. Pleasant place. It is a bit hidden in the suburbs but there is a big sign above the door.

  • 5/5 Thibault D. 3 years ago on Google
    Pizza top

  • 5/5 nizar a. 3 years ago on Google
    Top

  • 5/5 Gwyneth E. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious Italian food

  • 5/5 MrYoussouphandiaye 4 years ago on Google
    We were approximately 8 and all our dishes were great! I strongly recommend!

  • 5/5 Gnilane D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Masha Allah a great restaurant (Original) Macha Allah un restaurant super bien

  • 5/5 Tabbat A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The most attractive pizza I've ever tasted (Original) La plus atirante pizza que j' ai jamais déguste

  • 4/5 Cédric K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Italian restaurant that I discovered on a weekday (Wednesday evening). I was the only customer. The welcome was rather warm. The menu is quite varied, the service relatively quick and the setting soothing. The portions are rather generous and I must admit that the white wine offered was not bad at all. Would deserve a second weekend shoot to see what it looks like. (Original) Restaurant italien que j'ai découvert un jour de semaine (mercredi soir). J'étais le seul client. L'accueil était plutôt chaleureux. La carte est plutôt variée, le.service relativement rapide et le cadre apaisant. Les portions sont plutôt généreuses et je dois reconnaître que le vin blanc proposé n'était pas mauvais du tout. Mériterait un deuxième shoot en week-end pour voir ce que ça donne niveau ambiance.

  • 3/5 Danny M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Correct. A little disappointed with the pizza because a little "dry" in the mouth. It would have been wise to add arugula / a few small tomatoes. The place is nice however. Nothing extraordinary on the side of Tiramisu. (Original) Correct. Un peu déçu par la pizza car un peu "sec" en bouche. Il aurait été judicieux de rajouter de la roquette / quelques petites tomates. L'endroit est sympathique cependant. Rien d'extraordinaire du côté du Tiramisu.

  • 5/5 Riccardo B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) All delicious and very welcoming managers (Original) Tutto squisito e gestori molto accoglienti

  • 5/5 Mor M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Chic (Original) Chic

  • 5/5 Awa D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I had to visit this restaurant that friends had suggested to me to my surprise I had to order that delicacies and vegetables all fresh and hot I would never forget this experience with a very kind personal thank you to the couple italian giuseppe and francesca (Original) J'ai eu a visiter ce restaurant que des amis m'avait suggérer a ma grande surprise j'ai eu a commander que des délices et des légumes tout fraîche et tout chaude j'oublierait jamais cette expérience avec une personnelle très aimable merci au couple italienne giuseppe et francesca

  • 5/5 jihane S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful, everything is top, ranging from service to the plate .. nothing to say. Perfecto (Original) Magnifique, tout est top, allant du service à l'assiette.. rien à dire. Perfecto

  • 3/5 Oussama M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The address was difficult to find since there was no signage or sign, the dishes are good but the prices are a little bit expensive! (Original) L'adresse était difficile à trouver vu qu'il y avait pas de signalisation ou de panneau, les plats sont bons mais les prix sont un petit peu chers!

  • 5/5 Aladino t. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent seafood risotto and babà. A corner of Italianness in Dakar that doesn't hurt (Original) Ottimo il risotto ai frutti di mare e il babà. Un angolo di italianità a Dakar che non fa male

  • 5/5 Gold D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent cuisine in a very welcoming and elegant atmosphere (Original) Cucina ottima in un'atmosfera molto accogliente ed elegante

  • 5/5 Fatoumata Bineta F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a beautiful place a very nice personal and delicious Italian recipes (Original) C'est un endroit magnifique une personnelle très sympa et de délicieuses recettes à l'italienne

  • 5/5 Khadidiatou Gnagna D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent! (Original) Excellent !

  • 5/5 Jourdan C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) too booooooon (Original) Trop booooooon

  • 3/5 Raphaëlle N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For a first experience I did not appreciate! The food was super salty, I really did not expect to be disappointed since I had heard that good of this place! So I hope one day to leave (maybe this time it was not the right 🤭) and taste wonderful food! 😉 (Original) Pour une première expérience je n'ai pas apprécié! Les plats étaient super salés, je ne m'attendais vraiment pas à être déçu vu que j'avais entendu que du bien de cet endroit! Du coup j'espère bien un jour repartir(peut-être cette fois ce n'était pas la bonne 🤭)et goûter de merveilleux mets!😉

  • 4/5 Sama R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The dishes are very good, with fresh, quality ingredients, but the service can be a bit long .. (Original) Les plats sont très bons, avec des ingrédients frais, de qualité, mais le service peut être un peu long..

  • 5/5 agnes b. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place a real Italian food that say fritto misto 🥰 I recommend it is very good !! (Original) Endroit très agréable une vraie cuisine italienne que dire du fritto misto 🥰 Je recommande c est très bon !!

  • 5/5 Xavier D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent cuisine, do, and homemade with products from Italy. And the pizza is as beautiful as good ..... (Original) Excellente cuisine, fais, et fait maison avec des produits venant d'italie. Et les pizza sont aussi superbe que bonne.....

  • 2/5 Pablo Solana M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Slow service regular food (Original) Lento servicio comida regular

  • 5/5 Евгений �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very comfortable and tasty! (Original) Очень комфортно и вкусно!

  • 4/5 Thomy N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For my part I rarely eat pizza as good (Original) Pour ma part j'ai rarement manger une pizza aussi bonne

  • 5/5 Khadidiatou S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Just fabulous! The pool is beautiful and the staff very kind, funny and welcoming One of the most beautiful corners of Dakar. A nice and beautiful corner to eat a wide variety of pizza. (Original) Juste fabuleux ! La piscine est magnifique et le personnel très gentil, drôle et accueillant L'un des plus beaux coins de Dakar.Un coin sympa et très beau pour manger une grande variété de pizza.


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Amenities


  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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