Franco Italian Bistro: Old-World Italian Charm in Wellington, FL

Tucked into Forest Hill Boulevard, Franco Italian Bistro has been a fixture of Wellington's dining scene since 2012, serving a menu of handcrafted pasta, fresh seafood, and classic Italian mainstays in a candlelit, crisp-tablecloth dining room that leans into old-world trattoria charm.

Since late 2025, the bistro has been under the stewardship of restaurateur Nicky Soprano and his family, who bring four decades of family-owned restaurant experience to the kitchen — Franco marks the twelfth establishment for a family that also runs the nearby Soprano's Pizza Cafe. That heritage shows up on the plate: Chicken Milanese, Veal Parmigiana, and Chilean Sea Bass Piccata share the menu with braised short ribs, pork osso bucco, fresh caprese, and artisan flatbreads, plus starters like fried calamari and warm focaccia.

An Unhurried Evening Out

The dining room is built for lingering rather than rushing — think soft lighting, an intimate footprint, and a wine and cocktail program meant to pair course by course. A covered, dog-friendly patio gives guests an outdoor option for Florida evenings, and the restaurant also handles catering and private parties for those looking to bring the same menu to a larger gathering.

Franco Italian Bistro is open nightly from 4:30 to 10:00 PM at 10160 Forest Hill Blvd in Wellington, making it a reliable choice for a relaxed, moderately priced Italian dinner in the area.