O' FRANCESE, Ponza Island - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number

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PRICE RANGE

$57.00 – $90.00

CUISINES

Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Barbecue

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

FEATURES

Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Cash Only, Table Service

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3.5

190 reviews

Excellent

78

Very good

44

Average

27

Poor

12

Terrible

29

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Ravenna19 contributions

Having dinner in the middle of the sea

June 2024 • friends

the place is very simple, with basic furnishings but a unique view and location. reachable only by sea, with a unique sunset and panorama that makes it worth it just for this reason. The cuisine presents good, simple and fresh dishes.

Written 20 June 2024

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Alberto M

8 contributions

Mandatory stage

July 2024 • couples

A definitely magical place for its location. Surely they could do a lot more and they limit themselves to a minimum, but it still remains a mandatory stop when you are in the area. The food is super simple and genuine and the service quite spartan however overall pleasant.

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Written 26 October 2024

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Louis R

Le Bar-sur-Loup60 contributions

Local charm

July 2015 • friends

We swam ashore for lunch, no shoes or shirts required. Limited selection of white wines, choice of two basically of which we chose the house wine which was fine. We had an all seafood lunch trying a number of different starters, a tomato & basil pasta followed by grilled fish. Was very acceptable and very relaxed. Enjoyed by all and reasonably priced considering the location. Worth a visit, but not just for the food.

Written 21 July 2015

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OFrancese

Thank you for sharing your experience. We wait for you this summer!

Written 13 July 2016

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luigi t

4 contributions

Freaking AMAZING

Aug 2021 • friends

Very cool location where you can truly taste what a wildly caught fish tastes like. Service was great. Great appetizers, but the best was their unique “potato pasta with mussels”. The fish was also cooked amazingly. Highly recommended. *watching the sunset from the restaurant INCREDIBLE*

Written 19 August 2021

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Emiliano A

3 contributions

Lunch with arrogance

Aug 2024 • family

Now a customer for 15 years we were at lunch in mid-August booking well in advance. Arrived at the restaurant all right the order and dishes towards the end the disaster, a lady arrives I think the owner screaming to get up because it was late and the second shift waited for everything in the normal if only they had not forgotten a dish that we requested for all lunch and that never arrived. Obviously seeing a person with eyes out we got up we paid and explained that such behavior is unacceptable. The staff understanding the situation apologized in every way much appreciated but the lady did not even approach to say goodbye. We were disappointed because the place is fabulous good food but the overkill of the lady leaves a bitter taste in the mouth

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Written 16 August 2024

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Silvia G

42 contributions

Mid-August lunch ruined

Aug 2024 • family

We arrive by boat from Ponza for lunch on the island of Palmarola in mid-August. The time to swim down and get organized and we arrive for the first round I would say on time (despite the difficulties of the case), we order but a guest does not receive the first that we solicit several times we wait for half an hour after the others had already finished. This first one also arrives all right, while waiting for the coffees a crazy lady arrives to yell at us to leave to clear the table, telling the others waiting that she would kick us out and that more than that she could not do. I state that every year we make a jump but after this never again. Spooky and rude. Trattoria food. They'll never see us again.

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Written 15 August 2024

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Annalisa

Arco3 contributions

Four days in Palmarola

Aug 2024 • couples

We stayed in O'Francese's sea view room for four days. From the first contact for the Reservation Request until our departure we received constant attention from Fabiola. We lived an unforgettable experience thanks to the breathtaking view of the beach of Palmarola, the days spent in complete relaxation "pleasantly isolated" from the outside world, in contact with nature. We were warmly welcomed and it was like feeling part of a family, enjoying sea view lunches and sunset dinners. We really enjoyed this experience, taking into account the management complexity and the difficulty in supplying we consider the prices absolutely balanced.

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Written 7 September 2024

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Simone S

Latina5 contributions

Unique experience

Aug 2024 • couples

Truly a unique experience, to try. We stayed my wife and I 2 nights in this wonderful place on Palmarola beach. We felt at home thanks to the hospitality of Patrizia, Fabiola and their staff. The food really good, attentive to all needs; fantastic atmosphere is created when there are very few people left on the island and the place becomes magical. See you soon!

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Written 22 August 2024

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mariclacerv

Milan3 contributions

Very good

Aug 2023 • friends

Simple cuisine as befits a place that focuses on the quality of the ingredients. Very tasty and well cooked fish dishes. All much better than we could have expected given that it is the only restaurant on the island and as often happens, places like this, due to their position, reduce the quality of the offer. But this is not the case. We had 4 starters and 4 first courses, all very good, the two mixed fried dishes were full of anchovies (which is rare and above all an indication of the freshness of the fish). We will definitely be back.

Written 18 August 2023

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Claudio Romano

Ponza Island2 contributions

An unforgettable day

July 2024 • couples

Location and unforgettable lunch, a must to fully experience Palmarola. Thank you very much see you next year.

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Written 14 October 2024

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Alessia

Rimini44 contributions

Expectations disappointed

July 2024 • couples

The location is beautiful but the service is a no, the quality of the food is there but the prices are not adequate... I do not give a star because it is not a bad experience but honestly I would not go back and would not recommend it, rather bring a sandwich.

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Written 15 July 2024

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murzillo

3103 contributions

Bella location

July 2024 • friends

The location is very suggestive, accessible only by sea and the only option for the island. A bit expensive for what it offers, but it is worth considering the import of raw materials. The staff is friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is pleasant.

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Written 8 July 2024

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Federica C

9 contributions

“everything is true here”

July 2023 • couples

Mid-August evening: the visible tiredness of those who have been working continuously since the beginning of the summer doesn't promise much but... the courtesy, the attention of the owner and an exquisite dinner were a wonderful gift! We had already been and will return even more aware of finding a "real" jewel in the middle of the blue sea ❤️

Written 20 August 2023

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Silvia S

4 contributions

Disappointment

Aug 2023 • family

Total disappointment... Only the charming place saves them... discounted food and rude and fugitive waiters. Experience to forget

Written 17 August 2023

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