Da Franco, Pizzeria and restaurant in Leverano, Italy
Da Franco is a pizzeria and restaurant in Leverano located inside a former tobacco factory on Santa Croce Square. The establishment spans two floors with spacious dining rooms suitable for both small groups and large events.
Franco Zecca and his wife Viola started this place after returning from Germany, using prize money Franco won in Switzerland for a special cherry chocolate creation. This financial foundation allowed them to establish a restaurant that grew in reputation over time.
The place maintains Pugliese cooking traditions with homemade pasta, regional wines, and seafood caught by local fishermen. Diners experience how people in this area have prepared food for generations, using ingredients from nearby waters.
The place opens Monday through Tuesday and Thursday through Sunday starting at 19:30 in the evening. Reserving ahead is wise, especially on weekends, to secure a table for your group.
The restaurant gained recognition when Franco Zecca created a pizza measuring four meters across, setting a regional record. This remarkable achievement helped spread the place's reputation throughout the area.
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