Gondolas is a family-owned Italian restaurant in Franklin, North Carolina, serving traditional Italian pasta dishes, pizza, sandwiches, salads and family-style meals. Located on East Main Street, Gondolas offers casual dine-in service and takeout for lunch and early dinner, with a menu centered around Italian comfort food and familiar family recipes.
Pasta is a major part of the menu, with choices including spaghetti, lasagna, manicotti, ravioli and fettuccine Alfredo. Guests can enjoy traditional pasta dinners as well as combinations such as lasagna with chicken Parmesan and fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. Pasta meals are available with accompaniments such as salad and garlic bread, depending on the selection.
Gondolas also serves a variety of pizzas, including traditional cheese and pepperoni pizzas, specialty pizzas, Chicago-style deep-dish pizza and Detroit-style pizza. These different pizza styles offer options for guests who prefer traditional crusts or thicker, heartier pizzas. Calzones and other Italian-style baked specialties add to the selection.
The sandwich menu includes Italian-inspired subs and other hearty sandwiches, while salads provide an option for guests looking for a lighter meal or something to share alongside pizza or pasta. House salads are known for generous toppings, including vegetables, cheese and Italian-style meats.
Families and groups can order larger portions of pasta, including family-sized spaghetti and chicken Alfredo meals. Gondolas also offers a children’s menu with smaller pasta portions, including spaghetti and beef ravioli. Desserts include Italian-style cannoli and cheesecake bites.
With its casual atmosphere, dine-in seating and takeout service, Gondolas is an option for a weekday lunch, early Italian dinner or family meal at home.
Whether you’re looking for Italian food in Franklin, spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, manicotti, ravioli, fettuccine Alfredo, chicken Parmesan, traditional pizza, Chicago deep-dish pizza, Detroit-style pizza, calzones, Italian subs or family-sized takeout meals, Gondolas offers a varied selection of Italian-American favorites.
