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Franco's Pizzeria And Trattoria
93/100 (1398 ratings)
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"Simply World Class!..."
Jason Rowe
"Located inside of Parkview centre is Francos,I was in area and decided to pop by .Managed to get a table . The Diavolo pizza was chosen ,good pizza..."
A Foodie Travels
"Unknown to me Francoā€™s has been around since 1986 , and I only stumbled upon this lovely restaurant recently ! I decided to visit on the weekend..."
The Foodie
"Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes!!!!Best Italian restaurant ever!!!Huge portions!Amazing taste!Phenomenal service!If there..."
Sean William
"Great food, great atmosphere. Franco works a tight shift himself together with the help of Massimo. The wine list is not great, but you can byo. A..."
SĆ©rgio Rocha
"Great pasta, pizza and wine excelent service by a beautiful Italian ladyWe regulars from the south of Johannesburg and we will definitely..."
Sonia Almeida
"Franco's has never disappointed me. Their food is fantastic and the staff make you feel like you're home. We generally have the pizza, which is the..."
Deborah Bukasa
"Weā€™ve had this place on our radar for a while and Iā€™ve read the reviews and always wonder if people are really honest, because often we find that..."
Bev
"If you are looking for an authentic Italian restaurant, well this is one of the places to be. Great customer service and very fresh and home made..."
Kimson Chan
"Yet again we were treated to an excellent meal and service. Iā€™ve been going to Francoā€™s for more than 20 years and have never had a disappointing..."
Peter
"Cannot recommend Francoā€™s enough. Iā€™ve been hearing about this restaurant for a few years and havenā€™t gotten around to going until recently...."
Tiffany
"Amazing authentic Italian restaurant with a simple yet delicious menu. Family run with very friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit if you in the..."
Emma Kayleigh
"We've been frequenting this restaurant for many years and it remains one of my favourite restaurants in Johannesburg. I have never experienced..."
Waheed Vadi
"Honest Italian food cooked with love and served with a smile. Simple not flashy or pretentious in any way. Just good hearty Italian classics. I love..."
GlennM
"A lovely family restaurant. The service is good, sometimes perhaps a little too fast. Iā€™d prefer a short break between starters and mains. Also,..."
Jodi-Lee Rood
"Love this family Italian Restaurant! Been here a few times and never disappointed. The food is delicious - anything from the menu is a winner but the..."
Monique Le Roux
"Francoā€™s is a true hidden gem. The little, old shopping centre that it is located in is completely unsuspecting. The food was authentic Italian,..."
Lloyd Blake
"Lovely quaint Italian restaurant.Sit down or takeaway, this restaurant never fails to deliver the most delicious pizza's and pastas. I..."
Zahraacachalia
"Delicious and fresh ingredients, the pasta was cooked to perfection.The food did take a while to come but it was worth the wait...."
Lateefah Riella Arewa
"Our Favourite Italian restaurant in johannesburg. Consistent in all respects, service, food,pricing. Well run family restaurant that keeps us going..."
Steve Nossel
"On the recommendation of EatOuts one of the best Italian restaurants in Johannesburg, I decided to give this a try. I was not disappointed. The..."
Travis
"I've been looking for a good, genuine Italian restaurant for a while and finally I have found it. Francos was absolutely perfect. From the atmosphere..."
Sonja Offwood
"It takes a lot to impress me but i have to say there's a warmth to Franco's that gets yo me all the time. Beautiful and cosy place with lovely..."
Carol N
"Heard about Franco's a while back finally got there, it has to one of the best Italian restaurants in JHB, area looks a bit dodgy if you come at..."
Dewald Katzke
"This restaurant makes me happy!Best pizza, best pastas, best focaccia (outside of Tuscany... and would give most Tuscan nonna's a run for their..."
Tracey-Lee Austin
"If one is looking for a homely atmosphere with great Italian food this is the place to be! I love the old-style italian feel of the restaurant. It's..."
Kirsty Morey
"The ambience of being in Italy and enjoying homemade Italian food! Parma and melone is a firm favourite. Family run restaurant which always strives..."
Ling
"This is a little pizza place in park view. As you walk in it's a typical Italian restaurant with the appropriate decor and good looking..."
Maxine Boyd
"Once again really impressed! I have been coming to Franco's since 2003 and I have never had a bad meal! Ever! Still my favourite Italian restaurant...."
Nick
"Franco's is probably the best Italian restaurant in JHB! The pizza is proper wood-burned style with delicious toppings. My hubby always has the..."
Robyn Louw
"A local gem. Friday night dinner for two at Francos - as always, the restaurant is busy and takeaway orders are flying out the door. We enjoyed the..."
Justine Potter
"Our favorite Italian place in Johannesburg! A family run restaurant that makes you feel right at home. Never really look at the menu to order the..."
Julia Pyle
"Having never been here before but having heard people rave about the place so often i was alil taken aback by the small size of the place.I love..."
Priyesh Patel
"Absolutely great! Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and DELICIOUS food. The carpaccio was some of the nicest I've ever had. Had a great time. Will..."
Kristy Prevette
"Can never go wrong with Franco's! Stumbled across their soups and now I Ā am hooked (and so are my friends!)They do a seafood soup in a tomato..."
Juanita Grey
"Franco's makes my soul happy.Ā Coming from Germany and having travelled regularly to Italy - and not to mention it is my favourite cuisine -..."
Ve Rena
"Best Italian restaurant in Johannesburg. Generous portions and awesome food. I usually order a pizza but try the pasta dishes as they're fab too...."
Caroline
"Always fantastic, had one of the best pizzas I've had in ages. Attentive service, great atmosphere. If you're looking for authentic Italian food this..."
Jules28
"If you're in the mood for Italian, you won't go wrong with this popular restaurant. It's been around forever, which in itself is a recommendation...."
Jill Nudelman
"Franco's is a great Italian joint, with splendid food. Ā My favourites include the Margherita pizza and Panzerotti Cremolati. Ā The service is..."
Muhammed Patel
"Have never had anything but a perfect experience here. It's everything you'd expect from a family-run Italian restaurant: good food, attentive and..."
Daniel France
"Recommend by Italian friends. Warm welcome on entering the restaurant from whom was obviously the family "Mama". Simple typical Italian..."
Neil Hymers
"What a lovely find this was by my half-Italian friend šŸ˜‰Franco's is very clearly family run; and like most family run restaurants, there's a..."
Sharima Bramannan
"Family run restaurant where everyone seems to know everyone and the food is always delicious. Unpretentious food at reasonable prices. Look..."
Ashley
"A charming little bistro. Terrific Ambience. Staff attentive, warm and engaging. Food was delicious. Seafood risotto and spinach cannelloni. Wine..."
Steve Marqs
"Real hidden gem. This restaurant is always busy and it's hard to get in without a booking. I take my hat off to the family that owns it. They are..."
Noni Demetriou
"Finally got around to trying Franco's after hearing so much about it. Someone even told me it's the best Italian restaurant in the world! We had..."
JC
"Really great food. And a nice warm place to go on a cold winters night. I had chicken breasts which was one of the best I've had and my friends had..."
Marcelle Bolus
"I think i was expecting a bit more but it really was a great lil place. Think sometimes its best to really try a place when its just 2 of you. It was..."
Nicci šŸŒŸ
"Excellent and unpretentious. Our favorite pizzas in Johannesburg (although we have it on good authority from actual Italians that Ottimo's in..."
Viantha Naidoo
"Oh Boy!! Ā I have been saving this little family-run gem, with its infamous status for something special and it finally happened this past Saturday..."
Lauras World
"Absolutely love their pasta dishes! Had their meat cannelloni recently - cooked to perfection with just the right amount of cheese. I always leave..."
Rene
"A true family feel...in terms of knowledge of food, service, atmosphere and the food itself. The veal with cheese toppings is quite rich, but worth..."
Jenny Taylor
"What a special place! Had a delicious meal last night, loved the friendly staff and the owners coming over to check on us. Nice atmosphere!..."
Amy Read
"Franco's is another example of an amazing hidden gem that has services all the changing times. After a long absence from Franco's, I had..."
Deon Louw
"I visited Franco's two months ago for the first time after coming across some reviews on Zomato and I'm so glad I found this gem. Franco's has such a..."
HungryLamb
"Gorgeous little gem with a true Italian influence!Accommodating, great service and food was just Perfetto!We arrived with no booking on a..."
Megan Palm
"Love this place. Very homely. Delicious home made pasta. Staff is friendly, helpful and offers a variety of daily specials. Must book in advance..."
Sharna Berelowitz
"What a lovely and real Italian restaurant! be sure to make a booking cos this place gets packed! love the friendlyĀ and attentive service. Their..."
Bienie
"Fantastic,modest Italian spot. The hosts were so welcoming and described their daily specials as we sat down. The food and service were incredible..."
Yanir Grindler
"A family favourite for 25 years. Authentic Italian comfort food at its best, with warm and friendly service to match. Our family LOVES Franco's..."
Clapton Lambson
"If you like traditional Italian this is your only stop in joburg. Booking is essential even for a Tuesday night. Classic thin base pizzas and fresh..."
Daniel Wiggill
"The best tasting Italian food south of Rome! Quaint little Italian restaurant hidden in Parkview..very cosy atmosphere and the hosts / owners..."
Elouise Pretorius
"Nice little Italian style restaurant. A true taste of Italian food that clearly has been passed down the family reigns. Very friendly staff. Overall..."
Ivone Da Silva
"Had the most amazing night! New place for us to come spend some quality time... Nice and secluded, food was amazing... Bloody epic night all round,..."
Matthew Hatton Walker
"Best pasta I've ever eaten South Africa. The pizzas are good but not the best. The staff are amazing and the service is brilliant every single time I..."
Navania Gounden
"What a gem! This is a destination venue, pretty well hidden (more protected) but well worth the hunt! Food was awesome, wine was better, service was..."
Mike Le Cordeur
"We went to this place with some friends because of its great reputation and I have to say that I was unfortunately quite disappointed... The service..."
Sonja Watermann
"A friend told me about this little gem a year or so ago and can't believe I had never been in my ten or so years in Joburg.A family-run..."
Poor Man's Caviar
"Authentic family-owned and family-run Italian trattoria without any bling-bling. Ā It offers simple, homegrown deliciousness - and their carpaccio is..."
Nicks Burn
"The problem with humans, well of of the problems is that they eat to fill up their tummies... And yes I agree this might be our objective most of the..."
Kevin Boshoff
"You can't go wrong with Franco's. Delicious Italian food and the friendliest, most accommodating waiters and hosts. They always have a plentiful..."
Katherine
"It was authentic, homely Italian food with excellent staff and a warm atmosphere with a great wine selection to boot. Well worth anyone's while...."
SM
"This place is outstanding. Typical little Italian, homely kind of a place. My pasta and pizza that I have tried here was delicious! The pasta dish I..."
Shez
"Tasty food with good ambience. This is what I expect Italian food to be like. We are the chicken tortellini with mushroom in tomato sauce and beef..."
Ania Botha
"This is one of my local favourites as I live in walking distance and it never disappoints! The potato rosemary pizza is unique (I've never seen it..."
Julia Louise Domanski
"I used to go to Franco's regularly many years ago, and it was so great being back. It's still a favourite (the restaurant was fully booked), and it's..."
Tanya Kovarsky
"Ate here tonight and it was absolutely incredible!! Great service, friendly waiters and management and the food is out of this world! Especially the..."
Jonathan Salant
"I would rate this the best Italian restaurant I have eaten at in years. Definitely worth a return visit for that butternut pasta. Keep doing what you..."
Paula Baetu
"Franco's is probably my favorite family Resturant in Johannesburg. Service is brilliant and the food is always tasty and very well priced. Will..."
Jan
"This is a true family run business. I have been going for years and nothing has changed. And this is a good thing as its warm, friendly, authentic..."
Laurence Seberini
"BEST PLACE EVER. Food is a vibe, especially the pizza and lasagne. I've been going here for 15 years. Good environment, great pizza, hot damn, I..."
Jessie Lewis
"This is an absolute must, it's like old school Italian charm! Authentic, vibey and real! The food is so good, and the place is run like clockwork...."
Dee
"Franco's has been a firm neighbourhood favourite for years, and at this rate we could never tire of it. It's a family-run, traditional Italian..."
Charlize Morgan
"When an establishment has been around this long, you know it's darn good. Franco's has never let me down. It's always busy and buzzing in the..."
Darryl W
"A fabulous, family-run (or at least it feels like) Italian restaurant in the heart of Parkview. Decor is slightly dated and a bit..."
Alexandra Du Plessis
"I really enjoyed my visit to this family run business. It is seriously tucked away in the Parkview Village Centre, but don't overlook this slice of..."
Sebastian Kelly
"This is one of our favourite restaurants in JHB. There are awesome specials and we often select one of these dishes. The pasta and pizza is very..."
Lesa-Jo
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