Francesco's Ristorante & Pizzeria

Francesco's has a decidedly more upscale atmosphere than your average grab-a-slice pizzeria to be sure, but stuffy it isn't. Its broad menu, often accented by a wonderful appetizer and entree special, will not disappoint, and its pizza, gooey, hot from the oven and generously topped is really, really good. Try one of the house pies, Quattro Stagioni, with ham, artichoke hearts, mushrooms and roasted red peppers, is exceptional, or create your own. And it's always fun to check out the action in the eatery's open kitchen where the staffers seem to be enjoying themselves amid the fray. Reservations are recommended for busy weekend nights.