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Franco's

4.8 (1058)
£41 and over
Italian
61 Jermyn Street, London, SW1Y 6LX

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Franco's

4.8
£41 and over
Italian
Piccadilly

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Franco’s boasts a colourful heritage and loyal client base thanks to its legendary relaxed style, friendly service and fantastic food thanks to Italian Chef, Stefano Turconi, who presents genuine, refined cooking, presented with a modern flare. Breakfast offers a full English breakfast. Set lunch at £35 for two courses and £46 for three is popular as are the changing daily specials and varied A la carte menu. Afternoon frequenters enjoy a cigar on one of the outside tables along with Champagne & Cocktails. For those going to the theatre, arrive from 5:30pm for the theatre menu priced at the same cost as the set menu.
Franco’s beautiful private dining room which can be split in two separate rooms accommodating 34 on one long table, 50 in the whole of the lower ground or 14 in the wine cellar.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Cocktails Mon–Sat 2:45 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:15 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Stefano Turconi
  • Catering
    If for whatever reason you cannot make it to us, we can come to you. Our<br />catering team will ensure that any important occasion proceeds without a<br />hitch, whether it is an intimate dinner party or a large reception.
  • Private party facilities
    Our beautiful private dining space fits around you, however big your party or whatever the celebration. Franco’s is the perfect setting for your important function. With the flexibility to accommodate small groups of 2-14 guests or larger parties of up to 50 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Solene: 020 3039 3869
  • Neighborhood
    Piccadilly
  • Cross street
    St James's
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Green Park, St James's & Piccadilly tube stations are all 5 minutes walk away.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Franco's.

4.8

4.8
(1058)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • London

    Good for business meals

  • West End London

    Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Franco's in London is celebrated for its "wonderful food" and "great service." Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and "lovely ambience." The restaurant is a "long-term favourite of the West End" with "exceptional hospitality." Despite occasional overcooked dishes, the overall dining experience is highly recommended by many.
1,058 Reviews
  1. Martin

    London89 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such perfect food and wine, and helpful, discreet service. My guests had quite fancy things but over the years the grilled swordfish has become a simple favourite of mine.

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  2. Diego Gold

    London33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The veal chop was overcooked: a pity! The crab starter and the tiramisu were very good.

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  3. JC

    Kent3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I just love everything about Franco’s. Great good fun staff, wonderful food and Whinnie the Pooh!

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  4. Tessa

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, wine and service. The staff also recognised our guests’ wedding anniversary with a complimentary dessert.

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  5. Carole Gold

    London20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Friendly staff, excellent food and wine. Lovely ambience. We will definitely go to Franco’s next time we are in Lindon

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  6. Zac Gold

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Franco's never fails to deliver great service and wonderful food!

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  7. Shirley

    Tampa5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Food was delicious. Great ambiance.

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  8. Birgitte

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Francos remains our favorite restaurant whenever we’re in London

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  9. Anna Gold

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant with friendly helpful staff. Really enjoyed the food. Would def recommend

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  10. Phillip Gold

    South Carolina37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our third visit to Franco’s and each time we were greeted with exceptional hospitality, service, and food. We vigorously recommended Franco’s to all.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Cocktails Mon–Sat 2:45 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:15 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Stefano Turconi
  • Catering
    If for whatever reason you cannot make it to us, we can come to you. Our<br />catering team will ensure that any important occasion proceeds without a<br />hitch, whether it is an intimate dinner party or a large reception.
  • Private party facilities
    Our beautiful private dining space fits around you, however big your party or whatever the celebration. Franco’s is the perfect setting for your important function. With the flexibility to accommodate small groups of 2-14 guests or larger parties of up to 50 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Solene: 020 3039 3869
  • Neighborhood
    Piccadilly
  • Cross street
    St James's
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Green Park, St James's & Piccadilly tube stations are all 5 minutes walk away.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cigar Room, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

For a pre-theatre dinner, head to Franco’s from about 5:30pm to take advantage of the theatre menu, guests specifically praise Franco’s pre-theatre meals.

Yes, families are welcome: guests report being warmly received with children and being comfortably accommodated at Franco’s.

Yes, Franco’s has outdoor seating: reviewers mention eating on the outside tables and terrace, where guests enjoy lunch, drinks, cigars and even dessert on warm days.

Franco’s feels like a refined, welcoming Jermyn Street Italian, an elegant dining room, warm attentive service, a pleasant outdoor terrace, and occasional live jazz that adds extra character.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, unfussy clothing is entirely appropriate for dining at Franco’s.

Friday evenings are a lovely time to visit Franco’s, a reviewer specifically enjoyed sitting outside on a Friday evening and praised the terrace and atmosphere.

Portions at Franco's tend to be satisfying single servings, one guest specifically noted that mains and dessert were a good size for one person.

Yes, Franco's is well suited to a special evening: guests have celebrated anniversaries and enjoyed Valentine’s specials there, praising the intimate, calm atmosphere and attentive service.

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Franco's

4.8
£41 and over
Italian
Piccadilly

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
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