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"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 Francoās has been around since 1986 , and I only stumbled upon this lovely restaurant recently ! I decided to visit on the weekend..."
"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..."
"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
"Weāve had this place on our radar for a while and Iāve 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. Iāve been going to Francoās for more than 20 years and have never had a disappointing..."
Peter
"Cannot recommend Francoās enough. Iāve been hearing about this restaurant for a few years and havenāt 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. Iād 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
"Francoās 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 šFranco'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 š
"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..."
"One of my favourite places to eat love the calamari, great menu, friendly staff and hands on owners- also the most divine Russian kiss chocolate cake..."
Marcel de Villiers
"Eaten here too many times to remember. Always perfect. Amazing gfood, quick service, good portions - never ever disappointing..."
Lorraine Corcoran
"Loved every bite. Friendly service and attentive definitely coming back with my..."
Pamela Mashiko Ramagaga
"Always so consistent, great restaurant..."
Dean Jared Sacher
"Riverside cafe is a fairly regular takeaway spot for us! The food is delicious (we love their pizzas) and have never been disappointed. The main..."
Gina Marketos
"Another excellent meal and experience at Riverside Caffe & Bistro. My wife and I popped in for a nibble and some cocktails. The place was fully..."
Craig Paul
"A very nice bistro that I have been going to since the very beginning. The haloumi pasta with napoletana sauce is what I order every time. Their..."
Tally Leach
"Awesome yummy food with friendly service. A great Milano breakfast: spinach, asparagus, hollandaise source, eggs, Parmesan shavings. My 12 year..."
Glen Mollink
"Went for lunch on a busy sunny Saturday when the place was buzzing. It made for a great 'pavement' cafe experience. I enjoyed the laid back vibe - it..."
Gareth Bladon
"Avo and croissant Simple, easy and great. Thanks for the consistent service and food quality. Always a pleasure popping..."
Foody Doodle
"I've had breakfasts here a few times, always delicious, plenty to choose from and I've always had good service. Food servings are huge! Never left..."
Tarryn Armist
"Maybe one of the better chicken prego's I have ever had, a little bit pricey, but I suppose the size is definitely value for money, the sauce on the..."
Trevez Mcfc Jacobs
"Consistently good. Always busy and bustling. Nice and warm inside in winter and cool outside in summer. Steak salad with feta is great for a lunch..."
Divan Van Der Merwe
"Look i can see that this place have massive potential but they lack execution. First of all the table that we booked werent set up so we had to wait,..."
Philip Goosen
"I can't believe that I haven't been here. It's a classic restaurant and it's yummy. Simple and bistro type menu, portions are generously sized and..."
Natalie Lazaris
"Staple part of Riverside shopping centre, great for breakfast - I had the traditional breakfast - perfectly poached eggs and crispy bacon done as per..."
Abigail Keene
"It's in a modern complex and easily accessible. Slightly cramped inside but not totally uncomfortable. Service was above average. Our drinks came..."
Heidi Bantam
"At every visit, the food had been divine. Their salads are fresh and yummy. Others with me have had chicken livers and said it's one of the best..."
Jen Cohen
"Often pop in here for a meal. Service always excellent regardless of how busy they are. Hands on management and amazing food whether it be breakfast,..."
Heidi Mitchell
"Really nice spot with a range of good food. I can recommend their Prego roll, calamari and the calamari and bacon pizza. These dishes all have their..."
Ryan Whittaker
"Great restaurant with great service from the waiters who have been there a while. Food is always good. Tends to be on the more expensive side though..."
The Cutlery Chronicles
"Just great! excellent choice for a quality breaky or casual dinner. The menu is old school and nothing overly fancy or compllicated. They are sure to..."
"Favourite meeting place. I have tried most of the dishes and would recommend them all. Family run with hosts chatting to patrons, there is always..."
Jane Clarke
"We eat here very often and have many different dishes - apart from one or two, everything else on their menu is brilliant - the salads and pastas are..."
Justin Kretzmar
"Riverside Caffe & Bistro was a convenience stop for me - I had time to kill and they had free wifi, so it was simple. I didn't expect much, but I was..."
Bryan Vally
"Great service here, love the Frittata options, very tasty, breakfast menu ends at 12 but the manager was kind enough to allow my friend and i to have..."
Charneel Du Preez
"The pasta Butternut Agnalotti and sweet potato gnocchi are delicious. The dessert Russian Cake is yummy and covered in bar one sauce. The food is..."
Jozie Foodie
"Relaxed environment with good food choices. Given that we are vegetarians, we found options little limited. Overall a good brunch place. Took little..."
Mitesh Popat
"My boyfriend and I were referred to Riverside Cafe on Saturday night by another restaurant owner, which in my book says a lot for the quality of..."
Robyn Ford
"Thank you so much for making my chicken livers so perfectly! Just the pure fact that as a starter it was filling enough for a lunch, was absolutely..."
Kurt Baden Cairns
"Great quality at a fair price. Had the eggs augratin with came with a larger than expected helping of fries and good coffee. Will look at it as an..."
Ashish Sewgoolam
"Great spot for breakfast, was there with a large group and the service was great despite the sizeof the group. I had the smoked salmon and avo on..."
Theresa Van Rooyen
"We stopped by this morning for some coffee and breakfast. Their cappuccinos were good and the fresh orange juice was amazing. For breakfast I had the..."
Jolene
"Grabbed lunch at Riverside Caffe on a whim and we were treated to some really tasty food. My boyfriend and I tried the BBC and Mexican burgers which..."
Emily Smith
"Amazing little bistro in Bryanston. Apparently everything on the menu is fantastic, but I can confirm that the pizzas are! Good service, nice..."
Smelly Celly
"Lovely spot in Bryanston with a menu that suits most tastebuds and preferences. The calamari is a win as well as the pizzas and prego - if you like..."
Bronwyn Esterhuizen
"The perfectly place to meet friends for lunch or to go have a nice easy dinner. Good wine list and very good food. Surprisingly one of the best..."
Neil Smith
"This is as good as it gets, for an outstanding breakfast. Love the setting of this restaurant it's one that you are not looking on to the car park..."
Ursula Van Rooyen
"Had another great lunch in between seeing clients and always is good. I had the fillet baguette which is great. They also make the best bar-one sauce..."
Tracey Felicidade Jones
"A little sunset... A few deserved drinkies... And now to devour some delicious foods... The perfect way too end the day that seems the be delivering..."
Eugene Swart
"A popular local suburban venue , seems to have recovered from the renovations and have nice outside area , I like the breakfast menu and lunch good..."
Owen Tennant
"Great little restaurant in Bryanston - perfect for a mid week dinner/lunch or a nice place to meet friends. Riverside Caffe has a large selection of..."
Garth Balabanoff
"Relaxed bistro with seriously huge portions. I had the salmon and avo on rye for breakfast and was surprised at the size of my meal -Ā however for..."
Trinka Mynhardt
"Got to love a restaurant that serves calamari & fries for breakfast along with a salmon omelette. Service was as quick as the freshness of my..."
Crumbs
"What an amazing great little breakfast brunch lunch bistro. Even when busy service is quick and food quality is always good.Try either their..."
Daniel Wiggill
"Very nice for casual dining. Their portions are generous and hearty. I think they have hiked their prices too much though post centre renovation...."
Noni Demetriou
"What a fantastic restaurant. A very friendly warm welcoming atmosphere with a great vibe, the menu was very extensive and hard to choose from such a..."
ROBERT ELLIS
"The new riverside shopping centre has had a face lift and is fresh and welcoming. The riverside bistro has simple yet stylish decor perfectly suited..."
Trixie-Belle Nicolle
"Nice vibe on a Friday night, with cosy gasoline fire heater. Though being a vegetarian choices on menu is limited, one can still enjoy the Italian..."
Wendy
"I love when a restaurant is humming, always a good sign. The staff were friendly and looked after us, the food was creative and tasted awesome. We..."
Nati Celliers
"Our favourite local spot for chilled midweek dinners as well as lunches on the weekend. Service is consistently good. They have a quite an extensive..."
Lauren Leigh
"I had a lovely breakfast this morning with my partner. I had a salmon, avo & cottage cheese fritata. It was well presented. Fresh. Service was fast...."
Rachelle
"Situated next to Jacksons Food Market, this is perfect for a lazy brunch. They make the best frittatas ever, and the coffee is alway good. The place..."
Cath
"I've always had the best meals at Riverside Cafe, whether it be meat and veg or pizza and pasta. The staff are friendly and the service is great..."
Emilie Van Baalen
"I started going to Riverside when it was in Village Walk. The food and service have been consistently good. Although there are a number of..."
Nishela Ramgoolam
"Lovely meal and great service from Gilbert even though it was a very busy Friday night. ..."
Paul Harvey
"We were in the mood to try somewhere new for dinner and came across this bistro. The acoustics of the restaurant are shocking but that because..."
Esther Shaidi
"Loved the Milano breakfast, and what's more my poached eggs came exactly as I ordered... You'll be surprised how often restaurants get this wrong!..."
Lindsey Rayner
"Perhaps unfair to rate without eating there but meet some business colleagues for drinks. Very convivial atmosphere.Good service They left us to..."
Trevor
"A regular family hang-out for kids, friends and parents.Ā We have enjoyed family meals here for years.Ā Consistent cuisine and excellent service.Ā ..."
Julia Howie
"We had a lovely lunch on a Saturday. Our waiter was helpful and friendly. The haloumi ravioli was divine! Great fish too. Quite a few healthier..."
Marika_Mav
"A local favourite for breakfast and lunch. Warm and relaxed atmosphere. Nice pet-friendly outdoor area. Always good, personal service. Consistently..."
Moira
"Breakfast after parkrun has never been this good. Lately we've taken a liking to poached eggs and here they make them good! The outside setting is..."
Jaco Jansen
"One of my local favourites, a tad expensive, but good food! Service is a bit inconsistent, and wine variety minimal. But with a recent upgrade in the..."
Skye Da Silva
"I have been wanting to try out Riverside for a while now, and finally went for lunch. When I looked at the menu I initially thought it was quite..."
Sonja Offwood
"One of our favorites for family dinner. I have never had a bad meal. My favorites are the calamari and the panzerotti pastas. Although the there..."
Alison
"Casual dining with lots of cafe style dishes to choose from. I think the prices are higher than you would expect. Love the spicy chicken livers, a..."
Razmataz
"If youāre unsure on what you feel like ā this is a place for everyone. You can order pizza, pasta, baguettes, salads and a great prego. The prego..."
TheVisualFox
"I went to Riverside for a breakfast and Riverside cafe and bistro is ideal for a nice breakfast and a very nice vibe to the restaurant. Nice variety..."
Kyle
"Wow, what a gem! I had the most delicious grilled calamari here! Everything tasted so great, and everyone around the table agreed! We shared a..."
Eat More!
"Awesome little spot for a quick pass by for coffee or a longer lunch affair. The iced coffee is great for a hot day. The staff are very friendly and..."
Anandie
"Great food. Very generous portions of food. Slight mishap with the sangria... Focaccia light and tasty. Salad great but dressing should be on the..."
Amesh Modi
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