2 years ago we visited for the 1st time; really good. This trip we were the 2nd table to be seated. The first table was checked and gone when we were told "Your food will be out soon" for the 3rd time. The whole dining...room had turned over before we received our food. Then, the food was mediocre at best. The last straw was we couldn't get checked out. The whole staff was gathered around the booth RIGHT NEXT TO US and we couldn't get anyone's attention. The manager was disinterested and dismissive. We almost walked out; but, didn't. We were on vacation and didn't want this "knuckle-head" ruining it. In the end we over-paid for average Italian meal (the salad and rolls were good). We were seated at 5pm. We didn't leave until 6:35. I was disappointed. We won't go back to Lucio's. But, the people of Franklin are wonderfully friendly. We still Franklin, NC.More