Franchettis’ Named Top 25 Restaurant - November 17, 2018

Sonoma Magazine Names Franchettis’ Top 25 Restaurant

Sonoma Magazine says “We’ll go out on a limb and say that this is probably the best restaurant success story of the year.” The food you experience is Italian, German and French fusion fare that changes with the seasons.

Their vision of having a casual place with high quality food has many people surprised. “You just don’t get food like this in a setting like this” is the comment heard the most. They create simple food, minimal ingredients. This is how they like to eat and entertain themselves. Good wines, beer and cocktails will round out your experience.

John and Gesine established Franchettis’ on Mardi Gras of 2016. John Franchetti, a third generation Sonoma County native, met and married Gesine in Anchorage, Alaska. Gesine comes from a German family with a tradition in restaurants. Together they partnered in life and the restaurant scene. His formal training and experience in New Orleans with Emeril Lagasse, adds to the little surprises in his flavors. Gesine brings countless years of restaurant and catering management, John brings the the amazing flavors in their food. John and Gesine established Franchettis’ on Mardi Gras of 2016. John Franchetti, a third generation Sonoma County native, met and married Gesine in Anchorage, Alaska. Gesine comes from a German family with a tradition in restaurants.

Awards & Recognition:

2016 Best New Restaurant

2016 Named Top 25 Restaurant Yearly

2018 Named Best Lunch Spot

2019 Named Best Brunch and Bottomless Mimosas