Downtown sit-down
Lucio's Restaurant
313 Highlands Rd, Franklin, NC 28734 Directions →
Kid-friendlyBeer + wine
Scratch-made Italian on Highlands Rd — dough, pasta, and famous garlic rolls baked fresh daily. Lucio Gamboni (born in Naples, 1948) and Dorothy opened it in 1984; it's one of the longest-running independent restaurants in Franklin. Chicken Parm and Lasagna are the signatures. Open Wed–Sat 5–8 PM; closed Sun–Tue.
"Lucio and Dorothy started Lucio's in 1984 and quickly established themselves as one of the best places to eat in Franklin, NC."
The details
- Cuisine
- Italian — scratch dough/pasta, hot subs, grilled, poultry, seafood
- Good for kids?
- Yes — family-friendly dining
- Alcohol
- Beer & wine
- Website
- https://luciosnc.com/