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Francesca’s is a popular location for Syracuse wedding rehearsals.   We specialize in both indoor and outdoor rehearsal dinner parties.  Recently Jocena and Matt had a beautiful wedding rehearsal dinner at Francesca’s.   They are frequent patrons of the restaurant and knew that Francesca’s Cucina was the perfect spot for their Syracuse wedding rehearsal dinner.

They started the evening with a lovely outdoor cocktail reception.  Passed hors de vours were served.  The couple chose oysters (a romantic food) as their signature appetizer.  They then moved inside the private banquet room for a family style dinner.  A special custom menu was created for the couple. If you, or someone you know is planning a rehearsal dinner please feel free to call us at 315-409-8848.


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Holiday Party Catering

October 2, 2012

It is a beautiful time of year in Syracuse, New York. The air is crisp and the leaves are changing. This can only mean one thing, the holidays are already upon us. It is time to celebrate with friends and family over great food! We know what your thinking, and don’t you worry! Francesca’s Cucina has two great options for your holiday party! You can either have your party catered with our great to go pans, or choose to have your party right here at our place! choose from our private dinning area our our warm and inviting banquet room, you can browse our Holiday party menus here.  Just give us a call at 315-409-8848 to get started!


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It is clear that Summer is upon us here in Syracuse.  Life just seems to slow down a few beats. Summer is the perfect time to stop in for lunch or dinner and enjoy our new patio. The Syracuse Post Standard had the same idea. Francesca’s Cucina was recently featured in their article highlighting the best Summer restaurants.

Check out what the Syracuse Post Standard had to say:

-Francesca’s Cucina, 545 N. Salina St., Syracuse: Francesca’s al fresco dining patio is a verdant oasis of vines and arbors evoking the true spirit of an Italian trattoria. Relaxing for lunch and cocktails or romantic for evening, the dining patio is a welcome addition to Francesca’s intimate ambiance.

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We consider you family here at Francesca’s Cucina, and as family we like to fill you in on all the latest news! We are more than happy to announce that we were invited to cook at the James Beard House on St Joseph’s day.  We served a St Joseph’s Day themed feast.  This is a tremendous honor because only the elite chefs and restaurants are invited to host a meal at the James Beard House.  Proceeds from the sale of seats at the meal support the James Beard Foundation which fosters culinary education and excellence.

The process started with menu planning and acquiring the finest ingredients.  Wine parings were provided by many fine Finger Lakes region wineries.  A hand crafted beer pairing was provided by a local craft brewery.  The chefs had one day to cook in the James Beard House kitchen.  They prepared everything from scratch. The meal began with an outdoor cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception in the beautiful outdoor patio of the James beard House.   The diners then went upstairs to the private dining room of the house for the dinner.  Many courses were served.  Each course was served with a pairing of wine or craft beer.  After the meal Francesca’s Cucina Executive Chef Chance Bear came out to speak with the diners and engage in a question and answer session.   The diners applauded the amazing meal and talented culinary staff.  It was an amazing experience for both the diners and our talented chefs who created the meal.


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