The air may be cooling off, but there are still good patio days that will come and go in the next month that you aren’t going to want to miss out on. Classically cool weather deserves a classically cool patio with something hearty to keep you warm.

Franco’s Ristorante Italiano at the end of the Oregon District is definitely a classically cool spot delivering up satisfying Italian dishes that will keep you feeling warm. The restaurant, which opened its doors in 1976, is named after Franco Germano, the original owner who passed away in 2018. His recipes and vision were born in his hometown of Duronia, Italy, and he worked overtime to deliver on the flavors and traditions he was steeped in to all who entered his doors.