A Rockford, IL, Facebook post sparked a food hunt after a 10-ounce meatball at Franchesco’s Ristorante was confirmed as a local standout.

On October 10, 2025, a Facebook post in Rockford, IL, sparked a local food hunt after a user asked about giant meatballs, leading to Franchesco’s Ristorante, where owner Benny Salamone confirmed serving a 10-ounce meatball, touted as a city standout. Other restaurants were mentioned, but no other meatball size was verified. The community is now invited to submit photos and measurements to identify the largest, turning the search into a friendly, ongoing challenge that celebrates Rockford’s food culture.