Franco and Gemma

I heard about Franco and Gemma early on when I moved to the island, and going there lingered on my To Do list for over 2 years. Maybe I didn’t go because it was a bit of a schlep from San Juan, or maybe it was because I never would have thought that the best Italian food on the island would be in Levittown. That all changed when our friends Anita and Jose brought us here which turned out to be the best Italian meal I’ve had on the island. What I didn’t know - but makes sense now - is that Franco and Gemma are Italians who moved here decades ago and have been cooking traditional homemade food that you would expect while visiting somewhere like Tuscany. Not only was the food great, Franco and Gemma are awesome, and Franco actually personally hunts a lot of the game that is used in the restaurant. The homemade pastas are my favorite on the island - don’t miss the gnocci with Gorgonzola and pear sauce (you might even need a second order), the game stuffed ravioli, and even the simple fettuccini. The cannolis are made to order (I love a good cannoli), the poached pear was an unexpected winner, and the Italian wine and beers were spot on. Plus, Levittown is cool! Get some drinks at the local bars nearby after dinner.