"Stop whatever you are doing and just go here. The staff and the food ...AWESOME. If we lived around here we would stop in all the time. That said the next time we are up from Connecticut, this is where we are going. It was great to walk in without a reservation and snag a seat at the bar. Great cocktails!!"

"I visited the Franklin Cafe on a Tuesday night. It was 11pm, so it was one of very few places still open. Upon entering, you’re greeted by a dark and expensive vibe. It’s quite lively for a Tuesday night. I got the Sweet Pea Ravioli, and my girlfriend got the Duck Confit Quesadilla. My ravioli was very delicious. The flavor profile was really complex and was enjoyable all the way to the after taste. My only wish is that the portion was bigger for what it cost, but I don’t regret getting it at all. I ate slowly to savor it. The quesadilla was quite good too. It was very flavorful, and the tamarind glaze brought it all together. The service was decent. The waitress did seem more interested in chatting with the people who looked like they had money (I wasn’t expecting to go out to a nice restaurant so I was in my gym clothing) so we did have to wait for a bit to get seen throughout our visit. Overall, however, I would highly recommend this spot. I would recommend dressing up though!"

"We made a reservation and was seated right away. For brunch, I recommend sitting outside if weather allows to enjoy the nice view of the South End! It was so pretty and we enjoyed the fall vibes sitting outside. The server was very attentive and he noticed our table was wobbly and fixed it right away. Food was amazing! We got the french toast and the corned beef hash and eggs."

"Awesome atmosphere with tasty food and creative cocktails. The host was very nice even though it was crazy busy. The mocktails are also fun, so teetotalers can enjoy the fun too!"

"We went on a Friday at 5pm for a dinner date. Our waiter Isar made the evening amazing. We had the focaccia+humus and the grilled calamari to start (super super tasty!). Then we had the spicy ragú, incredibly good- and the steak frites, a must as well. I cannot remember the beer my partner got but it was algo very very good. We didn't take any pictures because we were so hungry and excited that we finished the food so quick!! We cannot wait to be back soon!!! Edit: came back in September for a date, this is my partner's fav place in Boston. Took a picture this time :) Andrea was a true pleasure of a waitress and we really enjoyed eating in the patio!"