OG Italian restaurant Da Francesco in Williamsburg is closing its 442 Graham Avenue location after 22 years in business. Last day of service was New Year’s Eve, before they reopen as Da Francesco Pizza & Cucina nearby at 552 Grand Street at the end of January 2025.
Owner Francesco Cuozzo remains optimistic about the move, even though the new location is less than a third of the size of its current location. “I’ll keep my…
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Have not been to this place. Glad he is re opening. Technically old red sauce OG restaurants are usually there forever like Bamontes, Frost, Cono’s etc. He is really New G.
Cassonova was really the last OG red sauce restaurant to close after Cono’s, Frost and a few others.
Carmines is my go to place now, OG and great Italian food. Also Minetta’s in LIC.
Had hundreds of meals at Da Francesco over the last 20 years. I lived a half block away. Was always my go to. Sad to see them close and wishing Francesco all the best in his new location.