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Reviewed October 22, 2023

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

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed October 19, 2023

We have been going to Lucio's since the 80's. The food was always superior and we have praised through the years. Even last year was so delicious! This evening we were rushed. My husband's veal, I just can't explain! He sent it back. The waiter...returned the pasta and brought back the same veal with pasta on it. I fared not much better. The two couples adjacent to us had a similar experience . Please daughters! FIX IT! Don't turn over Lucio.Keep the honor!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed July 1, 2023 via mobile

Outstanding at a very reasonable price. Waiter, Anthony is the BEST! Great service, great food!! Love this place. We make it a priority when going to Franklin, NC!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed September 29, 2022 via mobile

Food was great, service was great, reasonably priced, can't wait to go back. Very friendly establishment.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed August 5, 2022

Food has No taste, plastic salad plates, only one salad shared by two couples, dinner rolls were stale and could be used as a weapon. I live in Franklin and will never visit this place again. Too small and grossly overpriced. Too bad some places...have gone out of business due to the mess we are in, this place is one of the worst. Three days a week is a stretch for it to be open. The photos of their plates would be more tasty than the actual food!!More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed July 20, 2022

So glad we found this little place. Absolutely delicious!!! Garlic knots, family style salad (with three fab dressing choices) and perfect pasta. For the entree, we had the special, which was baked stuffed shells in a tomato cream sauce. BEST pasta dish I have ever...ordered out... ever! Very friendly staff and reasonably priced :)More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed May 5, 2022

This is a hidden gem in Franklin. Loved the Italian atmosphere. Salad was served family style with dressing choices brought to the table. Dinner was wonderful and we couldn't pass up on the dessert!

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed April 23, 2022 via mobile

Lucio’s was a terrific Italian Restaurant. Our table had a variety of entrees from Lasagne, Veal Parmigiana, Stuffed Shells, Veal Picata, Italian Sub, etc. All were delicious. The Garlic Knots and salad bowl were Delicious. The salad dressings were house-made. The deserts were awesome. We...highly recommend Lucio’s for dinner.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed February 22, 2022

Stumbled into this restaurant, skeptical as to Italian food in Franklin, but exceeded expectations. People great ( that's what makes Franklin.. Franklin), and the food was excellent, from the main dishes, and even the salad was fresh and perfect. Too much food, but the entrees...were great, will definitely return. They are serving excellent Italian, by wonderful folks, check them outMore

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed December 5, 2021

At the moment they are only open for dinner Thursday through Saturday. Plenty of parking in what appears to be a safe area. We went this past week and the experience was definitely a positive one. The two entrees of chicken and veal ($17 -...$18 neighborhood) were well prepared and very tasty. The accompanying salad was good with 3 optional dressings. The pasta was a bit plain but still went well with the entrees. The soft drinks were large and a re-fill was offered as well. The atmosphere inside was fine with a winter flavor added in for good measure. The staff was friendly and we were not rushed at all. We will come back again and try an appetizer next time. Also we may try take-out.More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed July 17, 2021

What an awesome dinner. I looked up this restaurant before we drove into Franklin from Otto, North Carolina. We got there around 5:30 and the place was already packed. (They open at 5). They do not take reservations. It is a small restaurant so expect...to wait to be seated but the food is so delicious and worth the wait. Our waiter, Daniel, was very accommodating. We ordered fried ravioli as an appetizer. The ravioli and dipping sauce were fabulous. For dinner I ordered spaghetti with meat sauce and my husband ordered scallops with linguine. Our dinners came with salad and garlic knots with three different dipping sauces. I must say that this is now one of my favorite Italian restaurants and we will be back the next time we we are here. So much food we did take leftovers home. Give them a try when you visit Franklin. You won’t be disappointed! I forgot to take pictures but look at their website and you will see plenty of pics.More

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed October 22, 2020

We were walking in the area and found this restaurant. Hey, we decided to try it out. Wow, it was terrific! Our server, Anthony was great! Cheers to the owners.

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed January 8, 2020 via mobile

We had dinner with friends at Lucios tonight. We have been there several times in the past but it was a new experience for our neighbors. Everyone’s meal was fabulous. Garlic knots were unbelievable and the salads and house made dressings were excellent. All entrees...were exceptional. Service was great.More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed November 5, 2019

They are only open a few hours a night but the food is awesome and large portions. This is true Italian cuisine and their servers are top notch. This place will not let you down.

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed October 31, 2019 via mobile

It’s been a while but we took a friend to Lucios tonight and had a really fun time and really yummy Italian food! Kenneth was our waiter and he was terrific- soon to be student at Western Carolina. Dinner was truly delicious and I can’t...wait to go back!More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Response from 789tlb | Reviewed this property |
As noted with the other person they just have wine. But their bottle wine prices are reasonable.
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Not sure what they have that it 100% gluten free , but I have heard other diners ask that question, and have heard the server give several selections.
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  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4