About

A perfect backdrop for a luncheon with friends or family, Fratelli’s Cafe is beloved for its memorable charm, beautiful setting, and delicious menu. The cafe is nestled between the Water Garden and the Sculpture Garden inside the Memphis Botanic Garden’s visitor center. While you are admiring the view, enjoy our seasonal menu of gourmet sandwiches, unique soups, fresh salads, and delicious desserts. Also, as a Project Green Fork certified restaurant, Fratelli’s is committed to sustainable practices and locally sourced ingredients. No matter what your special occasion is, allow us to make it truly spectacular!

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Hours

Monday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Amenities & Services

Dine-in Takeout Delivery Lunch Accessible
Reba C. Verified visit ★★★★★

Delicious. Large selection of paninis& focacia sandwiches, sides & beverages. Lovely setting, great patio seating in t... Delicious. Large selection of paninis& focacia sandwiches, sides & beverages. Lovely setting, great patio seating in the shade overlooking the gardens! Read more Read less


Linda O. Verified visit ★★★★☆

I love the food but service is most usually slow. One server today and only a couple tables filled.


Sharon B. Verified visit ★★★★☆

This survey is very hard to punch circle. It took over 30 minutes to get food,I guess because hot sandwich.it was good.


Sharon B. Verified visit ★★★★☆

I did a to go plate Food was great,.smaller sandwich than expected


Joseph A. Verified visit ★★★★★

service is good and the French Onion Soup is great.


Sherry G. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Excellent soup and sandwich. Potato salad was different. Carrot cake tasted like baking soda. Staff and atmosphere were... Excellent soup and sandwich. Potato salad was different. Carrot cake tasted like baking soda. Staff and atmosphere were great. I'll probably go back. Read more Read less


James R. Verified visit ★★★★★

Lovely location (botanic gardens). Excellent service. Excellent, unique, fresh food.


Peggy S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

I enjoyed the atmosphere.


Sharon H. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

I did not feel welcomed. I could tell they are not use to African American patrons. The food was just Okay, nothing to... I did not feel welcomed. I could tell they are not use to African American patrons. The food was just Okay, nothing to brag about. The ambiance was good. The cashier/waitress seemed to force herself to be cordial to me, although she was not rude. She brought my beverage, but didn't offer a straw. She brought my entree, but didn't say anything like, "Is there anything else you need...enjoy your meal. She just put the plate on the table and left fast. She would benefit from culture sensitivity training. I will be exchanging my other certificate for another establishment. Read more Read less


Jaine R. Verified visit ★★★★☆

It was a lovely afternoon and we were able to eat on the patio, which overlooks the gardens. The waitress was lovely. My... It was a lovely afternoon and we were able to eat on the patio, which overlooks the gardens. The waitress was lovely. My guest had a panini and I had a Cobb salad. They used to give you a much more generous portion of chicken with the Cobb - in thicker slices, but the last couple of times the chicken has almost been shaved. They also used to give you a little bowl of olives to munch on. They were nowhere to be seen. But the food was fresh and tasty and the people who work there are pleasant. The only downside - which was not their fault - was that the credit card machine was broken. I happened to call ahead of time to make sure they were open, and asked - just to be certain - what cards they took. It was only then that I was told that the machine was broken and I'd need to bring cash. Had I not called, I wouldn't have had enough in my wallet to pay for both meals, so I wish their website had noted the issue. But other than that, it affords you one of the loveliest patio views in town, and after lunch you can wander around and look at the ever-changing artwork and even the gardens. If you like salads for lunch, they have a nice selection. Read more Read less


Jennifer Y. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

I wasn't a fan of the food. I got the Milano Focaccia and pasta salad. If hadn't had the coupon I would have paid over 1... I wasn't a fan of the food. I got the Milano Focaccia and pasta salad. If hadn't had the coupon I would have paid over 10 for half sandwich that I didn't like and small cup of an odd tasting pasta salad. Read more Read less


Diane B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food and beautiful surroundings


Thomas F. Verified visit ★★★★☆

I would recommend Fratelli's for lunch.


Diane B. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

Great service and beautiful setting. We had 15 in our group and two came late. By then there was a 20 minute back up and... Great service and beautiful setting. We had 15 in our group and two came late. By then there was a 20 minute back up and so they did not order food. Be prepared to pay more if you bring a cake, etc. $1 per person. Very short menu also. Read more Read less


Roger W. Verified visit ★★★★☆

great tasting food, we could have shared the sandwich. pleasant music was played, and not too loud


Diane B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Took a little longer than usual to be served lunch. No offer of olives during this wait as they used to do.


Margaret S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Their creative use of herbs is outstanding. I'm a vegetarian and never have a problem choosing a veggie dish from their... Their creative use of herbs is outstanding. I'm a vegetarian and never have a problem choosing a veggie dish from their menu. Read more Read less


Margaret S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Excellent food and service as usual! I'm vegetarian and Fratelli's offers great choices among their non-veggie selection... Excellent food and service as usual! I'm vegetarian and Fratelli's offers great choices among their non-veggie selections. Nice ambience, especially when the weather permits dining outdoors. Read more Read less


Margaret S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Excellent food and service as usual! I'm vegetarian and Fratelli's offers great choices among their non-veggie selection... Excellent food and service as usual! I'm vegetarian and Fratelli's offers great choices among their non-veggie selections. Nice ambience, especially when the weather permits dining outdoors. Read more Read less


Cindy R. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food is excellent. Casual, upscale atmosphere.


Raquel . Verified visit ★★★★★

Excellent food and service. Beautiful venue.


Irma J. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Great chicken salad, but can't have any of the sandwiches if you have to have gluten free. This is the only reason why... Great chicken salad, but can't have any of the sandwiches if you have to have gluten free. This is the only reason why i am saying good rather than excellent. Read more Read less


Melanie M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The orzo in chxn with aspargus was too soupy.other than that the dinners were all very good including the grilled calama... The orzo in chxn with aspargus was too soupy.other than that the dinners were all very good including the grilled calamari esp Read more Read less


Melanie M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The orzo in chxn with aspargus was too soupy.other than that the dinners were all very good including the grilled calama... The orzo in chxn with aspargus was too soupy.other than that the dinners were all very good including the grilled calamari esp Read more Read less


Melanie M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The orzo in chxn with aspargus was too soupy.other than that the dinners were all very good including the grilled calama... The orzo in chxn with aspargus was too soupy.other than that the dinners were all very good including the grilled calamari esp Read more Read less


Preston W. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

Not enough servers no seating for infant offer d


Charles D. Verified visit ★★★★★

awesome service and great food


Cathy P. Verified visit ★★★★★

Friendly staff,great fresh food,fast service.Great price.


Pauline L. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great location since it is in a Garden.


Kristin M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The staff is unfailingly pleasant and helpful; the luncheon portions are just the right size and the menu is nicely (and... The staff is unfailingly pleasant and helpful; the luncheon portions are just the right size and the menu is nicely (and elegantly) varied. Read more Read less


Amarnath M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Delicious food - lovely ambiance


Nicole L. Verified visit ★★★☆☆

The sandwich was okay, I think it would have been better if the cheese had been melted and the turkey more evenly spread... The sandwich was okay, I think it would have been better if the cheese had been melted and the turkey more evenly spread. The fruit was good side dish. Read more Read less


Lori C. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Nice salad with real baby spinach and tasty goat cheese. Pecans seemed fresh or well toasted.


Irma J. Verified visit ★★★★★

Love to sit outside, and everybody is so nice!


Robert H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Attentive service, great food, staff that works together well


Linda H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food and good service-lots of options.


Kimlien C. Verified visit ★★★★★

Sandwich was very good. Nice atmosphere


Nicole S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Consistently tasty food. Fast service, reasonable prices and friendly staff.


Electra W. Verified visit ★★★★☆

We had a very nice experience at Fratelli's. The food is always excellent. It took some time for us to get our food and... We had a very nice experience at Fratelli's. The food is always excellent. It took some time for us to get our food and then our ticket, but worth the wait. Read more Read less


David H. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Very busy - had to wait for a table - plant sale going on - lovely spot outside to eat - deliious food - kitchen running... Very busy - had to wait for a table - plant sale going on - lovely spot outside to eat - deliious food - kitchen running out of many menu items -but good substitutes were offered Read more Read less


Xuan H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Cobb Salad was fresh and delicious.


Charles S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Our favorite Italian restaurant.


Charles S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Our favorite Italian restaurant.


Summer N. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food service atmosphere


Kristin M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Only negative is that although they are open til 2pm they are often out if the foods I try to order.That is disappointin... Only negative is that although they are open til 2pm they are often out if the foods I try to order.That is disappointing.Our server disappeared after she took our order; never refilled our drinks and never offered dessert or coffee. Long after we were finished we had to ask for our check. Read more Read less


Mario A. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Lovely environment. Very good food.


Me M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

service is a little slow but pleasant and food is good, not your typical bland flavors


Heidi S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

My boyfriends meatloaf portion wasn't much, just one thin slice.


Joann W. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food was great. We even tipped the chef. Lots of it and very economical. We'll be back. Thanks


Christina M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Great place for breakfast


A G. Verified visit ★★★★★

Friendly and fast service. Very good selection of food.


Mario A. Verified visit ★★★★★

The atmosphere is lovely. A great place for a business lunch or lunch with a girlfriend.


Derek A. Verified visit ★★★★★

great food, great service


Kristin M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Greeting and seating was immediate, servers were attentive, food was very good.


Diana M. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Service was a little slow and check needed correction but overall lovely atmosphere and exceptional food.


Jaime H. Verified visit ★★★★★

I really enjoyed the meal as well as the ambience. I would have thought the tilapia oreganato for 23.75 would have been... I really enjoyed the meal as well as the ambience. I would have thought the tilapia oreganato for 23.75 would have been a bigger portion of fish.. One small to medium sized piece seemed a little skimpy. Other than that everything was delilcious. Read more Read less


Sharon B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Excellent waitress (Laura I think) and very good quality food


Shantelle B. Verified visit ★★★★★

elegant and peacefule place


Mari M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food was outstanding. Fresh ingredients and perfectly seasoned. Service was fast and very friendly.


Jason W. Verified visit ★★★★★

Very good menu selection.


Frank . Verified visit ★★★★★

The setting is beautiful and the food is delicious


Irma J. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food was very fresh and the Fratelli's tea is very flavorful and unique!


Miles J. Verified visit ★★★★★

This is the 3rd time I have been. I asked friends to join me the other times and this time and they loved it too. We hav... This is the 3rd time I have been. I asked friends to join me the other times and this time and they loved it too. We have decided to make it our birthday lunch spot.We were on our lunch break and while I appreciate the server not wishing to make us feel rushed, I would have liked the check a little sooner. Other than that the service and server were very good. Read more Read less


Mark G. Verified visit ★★★★★

great food and service


Elizabeth S. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food. Fast service.


David H. Verified visit ★★★★★

delicious Greek food - exquisitely prepared with friendly staff and beautiful surrounding of the botanic garden - There... delicious Greek food - exquisitely prepared with friendly staff and beautiful surrounding of the botanic garden - There were 12 of us in our entire party and each person was served well Read more Read less


James D. Verified visit ★★★★★

Excellent food, beautiful location, friendly service.


Mario A. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The food was excellent, as usual. I would rate it as a 5, except the staff is not always very friendly.


Goldwin O. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Service was a little slow.


Robert H. Verified visit ★★★★★

Great food with nice presentation. Excellent service


Christine S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The patio is a lovely place to enjoy lunch on a beautiful day. The food is always fresh and delicious, but the service w... The patio is a lovely place to enjoy lunch on a beautiful day. The food is always fresh and delicious, but the service was mostly non-existent on this visit. Read more Read less


Raquel . Verified visit ★★★★★

OWner and servers were very friendly and attentive. Location in the Botanic Garden is wonderful.


Mario A. Verified visit ★★★★★

Food was wonderful, as usual! Quiet atmosphere, and the waitress was there just enough to help, but not hovering over us... Food was wonderful, as usual! Quiet atmosphere, and the waitress was there just enough to help, but not hovering over us. Read more Read less


Ronald Y. Verified visit ★★★★★

Waitperson was friendly and informative. The food was excellent! We will go again!


Ragini R. Verified visit ★★★★★

Staff was most helpful!


Joe H. Verified visit ★★★★★

food is always excellent. Great service.


Kim D. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

The food was fresh, and delicious. The server on the other hand was slow and inattentive. We felt that we were secondary... The food was fresh, and delicious. The server on the other hand was slow and inattentive. We felt that we were secondary to the "regulars" in the restaurant. Read more Read less


Eryn B. Verified visit ★★★★★

gentle waitress/ no body art or body pierces


Alexander N. Verified visit ★★★★★

our waiter was great!!!


Joe H. Verified visit ★★★★☆

The waiter we had today was new to me. He did not come ck on us and forgot we needed a refill of tea. I also asked for... The waiter we had today was new to me. He did not come ck on us and forgot we needed a refill of tea. I also asked for a to go for the tea and he forgot. Read more Read less


Kathy O. Verified visit ★★★★★

nice relaxing setting, really enjoyed it..nice folks and tasty sandwiches!


Fernando V. Verified visit ★★★★★

very friendly hostess


Naomi M. Verified visit ★★★★★

excellent food and service


Lori L. Verified visit ★★★★★

I like Fratelli's because it is different, more like a tea room and quaint. The patio was lovely since it was so nice o... I like Fratelli's because it is different, more like a tea room and quaint. The patio was lovely since it was so nice out, but the trees were dropping stuff on our table and in our drinks. It was not a problem on our food as it did not hurt our sandwiches. However,I would like to suggest that you provide the little paper coasters which could be placed over the straws to fit down onto the tops of the glasses to keep the debris from falling into the drinks. Or else, more umbrellas!:) Read more Read less


Jenni B. Verified visit ★★★★☆

Wish they offered sweet tea. Kind of pricey. Salad and Soup Combo would be enjoyable.


David R. Verified visit ★★★★★

quite surprised by the quality of the food and seletion


Derek A. Verified visit ★★★★★

good healthy choices of food


Christopher Q. Verified visit ★★★★★

Lovely place with very good food.


Kathryn R. Verified visit ★★★★★

we enjoyed this restaurant very much..the atmosphere was great and want to visit again in the spring when everything is... we enjoyed this restaurant very much..the atmosphere was great and want to visit again in the spring when everything is blooming. Read more Read less


Jeyakumar V. Verified visit ★★★★★

The lunch was some of the best food I have eaten. The white bean soup was very well seasoned and the panini I had was s... The lunch was some of the best food I have eaten. The white bean soup was very well seasoned and the panini I had was scrumptous. Sabina is a wonderful owner and hostess. Read more Read less


Toni K. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

The service was very slow on this visit.


Sharon B. Verified visit ★★★★★

Excellent dining experience. The food and the service were perfect. We will definitely return. Thank you.


Brian S. Verified visit ★★★★☆

This place seems like a ladies lunch place, which we love. we might go back..the food was good but the space was extreme... This place seems like a ladies lunch place, which we love. we might go back..the food was good but the space was extremely quiet except when i child was screaming in the lobby. some music or door would have helped with the noise. Read more Read less


Leon E. Verified visit ★★★★★

the soups were divine!


William A. Verified visit ★★☆☆☆

not a good value


Sarah M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Botanical Garden Members and go there to walk; we very much enjoyed lunch at Fratelli's.


Annette M. Verified visit ★★★★★

Consistently good food and delightful atmosphere with great service!


Ha N. Verified visit ★★★★★

excellent friendly service and excellent quality foods

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