Winning bidder will receive two $25 gift certificates to Ristorante Francesca in Newton (Nonantum neighborhood).  This small and intimate restaurant is 4 star-rated in Yelp.

What Customers Have Said About Francesca's:

"Authentic Italian just like Nonna used to make.  If you can find it, you will be in for a wonderful treat.  This small and intimate restaurant packs a wallop when it comes to multi-provincial Italian Fare.  The Cheese Ravioli's are absolutely amazing!   Loaded with fresh ricotta and just the right combination of spices & herbs the flavor of the homemade pasta is fantastic.  The vine-ripened semi-sweet gravy (sauce) has just the right hint of basil to bring out the natural fruit flavors of the wonderful tomato.  Don't let the size of this place fool you.  They offer some truly original dishes and stews as well;  with rabbit being the most tender and flavorful of them all.  One downside,  they open and close when they want.....I'd recommend a call prior to taking the trip down the Lake."

"Real italian. None of that Olive Garden crap. It is located in an old Italian part of Newton. Sons of Italy is close by. You walk in and there are family photos on the wall. The first time I went, there was a man sitting at a table paying the guitar... turns out that was the owner! It is nicely decorated and a great place to take a date. White tablecloths and intimate. We had a caprese salad to start and it was awesome. Fresh hot bread came out with it. Since I hate Greek style pizza, I decided to go with ordering a straight-up plain cheese pie. Man of man was it good. Real Italian pizza. For dessert we had the tiramisu, which is not like any other tiramisu I've had. It is made to order and could be the most delicious dessert EVER. Oh, it is a family owned place and if you go back frequently, it won't take long for them to know you. A truly awesome place.  I've been back several times and have had more than the pizza, but I am always so tempted to just get pizza. But, the veal parm is da BOMB!"

"I love this place.  We tried if for the first time last Friday night and you bet we were back again last night.ight.  I will be going back again and again.  The pizza is the best, I love it. Being from NJ, you have a bit of a high standard when it comes to your pizza, this was like being back at home.  A great thin, crispy crust, and not the greasy MA pizza you find anywhere else.  It is a great family owed and run business. The whole family is there and greet you like you are one of the family as well.  This is the real deal if you love Italian food.  
Oh and we tried a dessert last night, go for it, even if you have to take some of your dinner home to fit it in, it is worth it.   WE WILL BE GOING BACK.  Maybe next weekend actually.  It is a great place to relax, have a drink and enjoy your night out."