by Nick Coons

One of my favorite menu options at this place, and I don't see it often enough, is the "build your own pasta" choice. The idea being that you choose a pasta, a sauce, and a topping; and the pricing is generally fantastic on these dishes.

I actually had the priveledge of sampling two different meals while I was there, and both were outstanding. The environment is clean, and the complimentary bread served with fresh-ground pepper and olive oil is the way to go.

My first assumption when I walked through the door, and because of the location, was that this place must be expensive. On the contrary, the pricing was on par with what I've seen elsewhere, and the lunch menu is extremely reasonable.

Though a drive up from the valley may make this restaurant difficult to frequent for some, at least an occasional visit is recommended.

Franco's Ristorante is located at 3655 W. Anthem Way in Anthem.

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