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Franco & Co, Eltham, AU-VIC

Franco & Co

4.4
4.4
426 Reviews
$A41 to $A100
Pizzeria

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
Tucked away in the beautiful, leafy gateway of Eltham, Franco & Co is a classic Melbourne dining experience built on quality, comfort and community. A Mediterranean life revolves around the family dinner table, where you will find great conversation with delicious food and wine. We at Franco, have, have recrated the perfect atmosphere for you and your family to enjoy. The menu, courtesy of celebrity chef Jimmy H.Wong the flavours are simple and big, the portions generous, and our menu is extensive with a mixture of wood-fired pizzas and pasta options.

Managed by three brothers and a lifelong friend, our company holds notable credibility within the hospitality industry. Having founded many highly rated venues in Melbourne with each of our venues having their own unique personality, we have created another experience for you to enjoy.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $A41 to $A100
  • Cuisines
    Pizzeria, Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0400 187 737
  • Website
    http://www.francoandco.com.au/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact the team for all private event and function enquires on 03 8400 9002
  • Location
    720 Main Rd, Eltham, AU-VIC 3095
  • Neighbourhood
    Eltham
  • Cross Street
    Main Rd, Brougham St
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Entrée

  • ANTIPASTI PLATEA$11.00

    Prosciutto, hot sopressa, vegetables & wood fired bread

    • ARRANCINIA$17.00

      Chorizo, green pea, tomato sugo & pecorino

      • BROCCOLIA$17.00

        Pan fried broccoli, white wine, garlic, chilli & toasted almond flakes

        • CALAMARIA$17.00

          Paprika and lemon calamari served with chipotle aioli

          • CHICKEN RIBSA$17.00

            Peri Peri sauce and herbs

            • LEMONGRASS CHICKEN SKEWERSA$17.00

              Served with homemade bravas dipping sauce

              • LAMB KOFTA SKEWERSA$18.00

                Hummus, pomegranate molasses & sumac

                • PAN FRIED CHILLI PRAWNSA$18.00

                  Coriander salsa verde, cherry tomato sugo & crusty bread

                  Wood Fired Pizza

                  • THE FRANCOA$29.00

                    Italian pork sausage, broccoli, chilli, fior di latte & tomato

                    • THE BUTCHERA$29.00

                      Hot sopressa, chicken, Italian pork sausage, mozzarella & tomato

                      • TROPICAL PARADISEA$26.00

                        Grilled pineapple, smoked ham, mozzarella & tomato

                        • THE EGG & BACONA$26.00

                          Double yolk, ham, mozzarella, parsley & tomato

                          • HOT & SPICYA$29.00

                            Salami, woodfired peppers, red onion, mozzarella, chilli & tomato

                            • CAPRI CHOO CHOOA$28.00

                              Smoked ham, portobello mushrooms, olives, mozzarella & tomato

                              • CHICKEN & CHOKESA$27.00

                                Woodfired peppers, fior di latte, basil, artichoke pesto drizzle & tomato

                                • NO MORE MARINARAA$33.00

                                  Fresh seafood, mozzarella, parsley, garlic, basil, olive oil & tomato

                                  • THE GRANDPAA$29.00

                                    The original Margherita with basil, olive oil, fior di latte & tomato

                                    • MISS GREEN (VG)A$28.00

                                      Spinach, broccoli, zucchini, fior di latte & artichoke pesto drizzle

                                      • THE REALLY REALLY FUNGHI (VG)A$28.00

                                        Grilled zucchini, portobello mushroom, red onion, zataar, danish fetta & salsa verde

                                        • THE GRANDMA (VG)A$22.00

                                          The Grandma topped with prosciutto, rocket & parmesan

                                          Mains

                                          • PENNE ARRABBIATAA$31.00

                                            Spanish onion, mushroom, chilli, napoilitana, chilli, mixed salumi & parmesan

                                            • PENNE NAPOLETANAA$28.00

                                              Parmesan cheese, capsicum, olives and fresh herbs with a hint of salsa verde

                                              • LINGUINE CARBONARAA$29.00

                                                Bacon, egg, cream, onion, chervil & parmesan

                                                • LINGUINE FUNGHIA$28.00

                                                  Parmesan cheese, seared portobello mushroom in a creamy white wine sauce

                                                  • PRAWN SPAGHETTIA$34.00

                                                    King prawns, salsa verde, chilli, prawn bisque, cherry tomato sugo & rocket

                                                    • SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESEA$29.00

                                                      Minced beef in rich napoilitana & parmesan

                                                      • SALMON FILLETA$39.00

                                                        Served with smoked corn salad, roast garlic & parsnip puree

                                                        • BRAISED CHICKEN RISOTTO (GF)A$29.00

                                                          Mixed mushrooms, pecorino & spinach

                                                          • CALAMARI & CHIPSA$28.00

                                                            Lemon paprika calamari served with salad & chipotle aioli

                                                            • CHICKEN PARMA$31.00

                                                              Panko crumbed chicken with napoilitana & fior di latte, served with chips & salad

                                                              • CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER & CHIPSA$26.00

                                                                Chipotle aioli, melted cheese, coleslaw & fresh tomato & fries

                                                                • CLASSIC BEEF BURGER & CHIPSA$26.00

                                                                  Franco’s mustard, melted cheese, coleslaw, tomato, pickles, ketchup & fries

                                                                  Sides & Salads

                                                                  • CHARRED CORN SALAD (GF) (VG)A$17.50

                                                                    Fresh herbs, cabbage, carrots, shallots, chilli, pecorino & sherry dressing

                                                                    • HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD (GF) (VG)A$17.50

                                                                      Buffalo mozzarella, balsamic glaze & herbs

                                                                      • ROCKET & PARMESAN (GF) (VG)A$15.00

                                                                        Rocket, parmesan & balsamic vinaigrette

                                                                        • GOLDEN FRIESA$12.00

                                                                          • LAMB KOFTA SKEWERSA$18.00

                                                                            Hummus, pomegranate molasses & sumac

                                                                            • PAN FRIED CHILLI PRAWNSA$18.00

                                                                              Coriander salsa verde, cherry tomato sugo & crusty bread

                                                                              Focaccia

                                                                              • BRUSCHETTA (V)A$17.00

                                                                                Fresh tomato, basil, garlic, red onion, extra virgin olive oil

                                                                                • GARLIC & CHEESE FOCACCIAA$16.00

                                                                                  Fior di latte, mozzarella, parsley & sea salt

                                                                                  • OLIVE FOCACCIAA$17.00

                                                                                    Anchovies, Olives, fresh chilli, parsley & parmesan

                                                                                    • CHILLI FOCACCIAA$17.00

                                                                                      Sundried tomato, fresh chilli, fresh fior di latte mozzarella & rosemary

                                                                                      For The Young Ones

                                                                                      • CHICKEN NUGGETS & CHIPSA$15.00

                                                                                        • FISH & CHIPSA$15.00

                                                                                          • KIDS MARGHERITAA$15.00

                                                                                            • KIDS TROPICALA$15.00

                                                                                              • PENNE NAPOLIA$15.00

                                                                                                • SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESEA$15.00

                                                                                                  Desserts

                                                                                                  • ROSE WATER SCENTED CREME BRULEE (GF)A$15.00

                                                                                                    • STICKY DATE PUDDINGA$16.00

                                                                                                      Butterscotch sauce & vanilla bean ice cream

                                                                                                      • CHURROSA$17.00

                                                                                                        Nutella & vanilla bean ice cream

                                                                                                        • NUTELLA PIZZAA$17.00

                                                                                                          Vanilla ice cream & strawberries

                                                                                                          Last updated: October 31, 2024

                                                                                                          What 426 people are saying

                                                                                                          Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                          Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                          4.4
                                                                                                          4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                          • 4.5Food
                                                                                                          • 4.4Service
                                                                                                          • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                                          • 4.3Value

                                                                                                          Noise • Energetic

                                                                                                          Loved For

                                                                                                          • Northern Suburbs

                                                                                                            Best Service

                                                                                                          • Northern Suburbs

                                                                                                            Great for brunch

                                                                                                          • Northern Suburbs

                                                                                                            Good for groups

                                                                                                          • Northern Suburbs

                                                                                                            Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                                          • Northern Suburbs

                                                                                                            Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                                          Review summary

                                                                                                          AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                          Franco & Co is a beloved local gem in Eltham, known for its "best food and drinks" and a "great atmosphere." The friendly staff enhance a cozy dining experience, with standout dishes like the "delicious pasta and pizza" and "garlic cheesy focaccia." Ideal for families and special occasions.

                                                                                                          426 Reviews

                                                                                                          1. Kathy

                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            Dined today

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            Very pleasant experience at Franco & Co, we had a group of 10, we all loved our food and the service was good

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                                                                                                          2. Lauren

                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            Dined on February 8, 2025

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            Drinks were great, food was delicious and the staff were lovely and so helpful.

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                                                                                                          3. David

                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on January 31, 2025

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                            Great staff and plenty of them, which is unusual these days. Prices are what you would expect from this type of restaurant. Place was a bit noisy but had a great vibe. Overall excellent experience and we will definitely be back.

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                                                                                                          4. Arpan

                                                                                                            Sydney

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            Dined on January 30, 2025

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            Celebrated my b'day here, it was super fun and the food, service, ambiance, everything was super nice.

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                                                                                                          5. Nina

                                                                                                            Victoria

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            1 review

                                                                                                            Dined on January 30, 2025

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            Staff were really friendly and helpful; food was amazing, and great atmosphere. definitely will be coming back.

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                                                                                                          6. Zoe

                                                                                                            Gold Coast

                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            3 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on January 29, 2025

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            It’s our favourite place and even better that it’s local! Best food and drinks, the kindest staff, and overall great atmosphere!

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                                                                                                          7. Ros

                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                            3.0

                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on January 25, 2025

                                                                                                            1. Overall 3
                                                                                                            2. Food 3
                                                                                                            3. Service 2
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                            Lovely outdoor area on a summer night. Food was nice although the calamari seemed to be a tad overcooked. Only negative was the 3 staff members standing around chatting to each other. Our table tried numerous times to get their attention for service

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                                                                                                          8. Cathy

                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                                                            2.0

                                                                                                            4 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on January 24, 2025

                                                                                                            1. Overall 2
                                                                                                            2. Food 2
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            My first experience was pleasant in regards to the service. To be totally honest the food was pretty average.

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                                                                                                          9. kate

                                                                                                            Melbourne

                                                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                                                            5.0

                                                                                                            5 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on January 11, 2025

                                                                                                            1. Overall 5
                                                                                                            2. Food 5
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                            Great service and nice establishment (we sat on the terrace outside) food was fast and tasty

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                                                                                                          10. Sue

                                                                                                            Victoria

                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                            4.0

                                                                                                            2 reviews

                                                                                                            Dined on December 18, 2024

                                                                                                            1. Overall 4
                                                                                                            2. Food 4
                                                                                                            3. Service 5
                                                                                                            4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                            Good food, excellent service .. reasonable prices.

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                                                                                                          FAQs

                                                                                                          Franco & Co offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0400 187 737.

                                                                                                          Franco & Co is rated 4.4 stars by 426 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                          Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                                          Make a reservation

                                                                                                          2 people
                                                                                                          7:00 p.m.
                                                                                                          Booked 5 times today

                                                                                                          Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                          Google Map for Franco & Co

                                                                                                          720 Main Rd, Eltham, AU-VIC 3095

                                                                                                          Dining areas

                                                                                                          Additional information

                                                                                                          • Cross Street
                                                                                                            Main Rd, Brougham St
                                                                                                          • Neighbourhood
                                                                                                            Eltham
                                                                                                          • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                            Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm
                                                                                                          • Price
                                                                                                            $A41 to $A100
                                                                                                          • Cuisines
                                                                                                            Pizzeria, Italian, Cocktail Bar
                                                                                                          • Dining style
                                                                                                            Casual Dining
                                                                                                          • Dress code
                                                                                                            Casual Dress
                                                                                                          • Parking details
                                                                                                            Private Lot
                                                                                                          • Payment Options
                                                                                                            AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                          • Additional
                                                                                                            Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                          • Website
                                                                                                            http://www.francoandco.com.au/
                                                                                                          • Phone number
                                                                                                            0400 187 737
                                                                                                          • Private party facilities
                                                                                                            Please contact the team for all private event and function enquires on 03 8400 9002
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