Franco & Co

4.3 (430)

$41 to $100

Pizzeria

720 Main Rd, Eltham, AU-VIC 3095

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2 people

May 7, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood 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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$41 to $100
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
720 Main Rd, Eltham, AU-VIC 3095
Neighborhood
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

Popular dishes

ARRANCINI (3)A$17.00
Chorizo, green pea, napoletana & pecorino cheese
CHICKEN RIBSA$17.00
Peri Peri sauce and herbs
LEMONGRASS CHICKEN SKEWERS (2)A$17.00
Served with homemade satay dipping sauce
LAMB KOFTA SKEWERSA$18.00
Beetroot hummus, pomegranate molasses & sumac
PAN FRIED CHILLI PRAWNSA$18.00
homemade salsa verde, napoletana & homemade focaccia bread
CREAMY MUSHROOM (VG)A$22.00
Onion, garlic, white wine, toasted bread crumbs & homemade Focaccia bread

Wood Fired Pizza

THE FRANCOA$29.00
homemade pork sausage, broccoli, chilli, fior di latte & napoletana
THE BUTCHERA$29.00
Salami, chicken, homemade pork sausage, mozzarella & Napoletana
TROPICAL PARADISEA$26.00
Pineapple, smoked ham, mozzarella & napoletana
HOT & SPICYA$29.00
Salami, woodfired peppers, red onion, mozzarella, chilli & napoletana
CAPRI CHOO CHOOA$28.00
Smoked ham, flat mushrooms, olives, mozzarella & napoletana
NO MORE MARINARAA$33.00
Mixed seafood, mozzarella, chopped parsley, garlic, fresh basil, olive oil & Napoletana
THE GRANDPAA$29.00
The grandma topped with prosciutto, rocket & parmesan
MISS GREEN (VG)A$28.00
Spinach, broccoli, zucchini, fior di latte & artichoke pesto drizzle
THE REALLY REALLY FUNGHI (VG)A$28.00
Salsa verde, zucchini, flat mushroom, red onion, zaatar, danish feta
THE GRANDMA (VG)A$22.00
The Grandma topped with prosciutto, rocket & parmesan
TRUFFLED MUSHROOMA$35.00
Flat mushroom, bacon, rocket, ricotta cheese, layered with concentrated truffle sauce with a drizzle of truffle oil
PRAWN CRACKERA$31.00
King prawns, salsa Verde, chilli, Smokey cherry tomato

Mains

LINGUINE CARBONARAA$29.00
Bacon, egg yolk, cream, onion, garlic, parsley & parmesan
FUNGHI LINGUINE (VG)A$28.00
Flat mushroom, parmesan cheese, cream & onion
PRAWN SPAGHETTIA$34.00
King prawns, salsa Verde, chilli, Napoletana, garlic & rocket
BOLOGNESE SPAGHETTIA$29.00
Minced beef in rich napoilitana & parmesan
BRAISED CHICKEN RISOTTO (GF)A$30.00
Flat mushroom, garlic, onion, butter, spinach & parmesan
CALAMARI & CHIPSA$28.00
Lemon paprika calamari served with salad & chipotle aioli
CHICKEN PARMAA$31.00
Panko crumbed chicken with napoilitana & fior di latte, served with chips & salad
CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER & CHIPSA$24.00
homemade Chipotle aioli, tasty cheese, coleslaw & fresh tomato & fries
CLASSIC BEEF BURGER & CHIPSA$24.00
Homemade chipotle aioli, tasty cheese, coleslaw, pickles, fresh tomato & Chips
LAMB RAGU A$32.00
Marinated lamb cooked in rich Napoletana sauce finished with shaved parmesan
MARINARA SPAGHETTIA$39.00
Premium locally sourced mixed seafood, salsa verde, chilli, butter & garlic
GRILLED BARRAMUNDI (GF)A$36.00
Roasted vegetable, pea puree, grilled lemon & chilli oil

Sides & Salads

CHARRED CORN SALAD (GF) (VG)A$17.50
Fresh herbs, cabbage, carrots, shallots, chilli, pecorino & sherry dressing
ROCKET & PARMESAN (GF) (VG)A$15.00
Rocket, parmesan & balsamic vinaigrette
ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD (GF/V)A$22.00
Red onion, chilli flakes, pomegranate, walnuts, beetroot, hummus & sherry dressing
GOLDEN FRIESA$12.00

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 FOCACCIA (VG)A$17.00
Olives, sundried tomato, fior di latte & mozzarella

For The Young Ones

CHICKEN NUGGETS & CHIPSA$15.00
FISH & CHIPSA$15.00
KIDS MARGHERITAA$15.00
KIDS TROPICALA$15.00
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESEA$15.00

Desserts

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
CHOCOLATE & COFFEE INFUSED TIRAMISUA$21.00
Served with dolce de leche sauce, Kahlua, strawberries, blueberries & fairy floss

What 430 people are saying

Franco & Co reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Melbourne
Good for groups
Northern Suburbs
Great for brunch
Northern Suburbs
Good for groups
Northern Suburbs
Neighborhood gem
Northern Suburbs
Great for outdoor dining
Northern Suburbs
Vegetarian-friendly
Northern Suburbs
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Franco & Co offers an inviting atmosphere with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Ideal for groups and couples, this Eltham gem is praised for its attentive staff and impressive menu. Guests highlight the "best restaurant in Eltham" with "great atmosphere" and a "beautiful outdoor area." While some concerns exist, its charm remains appealing.

430 Reviews

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oliver
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was a fantastic experience. The food was great and the service was attentive and friendly. My family said they never had a terimisu that was this good before. This place is great for groups and couples. And looks lovely at night. Highly recommended
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Glenys
Victoria4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is the best restaurant in Eltham. The service and food is always an extremely high standard. The staff are very friendly and there is always plenty of staff on duty. Highly recommend Franco’s
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Stuart
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food and service was excellent. There was a large group that were extremely loud, but that’s ok as it’s about being out and about having fun.
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Caroline
Victoria4 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We have always enjoyed dining at Franco & Co; however, our most recent experience will prevent us from returning. Our chicken Parma was served raw, with the coating cooked but the inside still uncooked. The manager's response was unsatisfactory; while they apologised, they only offered to waive the charge for that one meal. The undercooked chicken affected our entire dining experience, leading us to request that the whole dinner not be charged. Such a consideration should be proactively offered by management, rather than requiring customers to ask for it. Additionally, we received no compensation, and there seemed to be a complete lack of concern for the health of the customer who had consumed the raw chicken!
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Kathy
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
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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Lauren
Melbourne1 review
5.0
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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David
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
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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Arpan
Sydney1 review
5.0
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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Nina
Victoria1 review
5.0
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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Zoe
Gold Coast3 reviews
5.0
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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FAQs

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

Franco & Co is rated 4.3 stars by 430 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 7, 2025

8:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

720 Main Rd, Eltham, AU-VIC 3095

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Main Rd, Brougham St
Neighborhood
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
$41 to $100
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
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

Franco & Co

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

PRAWN SPAGHETTI

MARINARA SPAGHETTI

BOLOGNESE SPAGHETTI

Entrée

ARRANCINI (3)A$17.00

CHICKEN RIBSA$17.00

LEMONGRASS CHICKEN SKEWERS (2)A$17.00

LAMB KOFTA SKEWERSA$18.00

PAN FRIED CHILLI PRAWNSA$18.00

CREAMY MUSHROOM (VG)A$22.00

Wood Fired Pizza

THE FRANCOA$29.00

THE BUTCHERA$29.00

TROPICAL PARADISEA$26.00

HOT & SPICYA$29.00

CAPRI CHOO CHOOA$28.00

NO MORE MARINARAA$33.00

THE GRANDPAA$29.00

MISS GREEN (VG)A$28.00

THE REALLY REALLY FUNGHI (VG)A$28.00

THE GRANDMA (VG)A$22.00

TRUFFLED MUSHROOMA$35.00

PRAWN CRACKERA$31.00

Mains

LINGUINE CARBONARAA$29.00

FUNGHI LINGUINE (VG)A$28.00

PRAWN SPAGHETTIA$34.00

BOLOGNESE SPAGHETTIA$29.00

BRAISED CHICKEN RISOTTO (GF)A$30.00

CALAMARI & CHIPSA$28.00

CHICKEN PARMAA$31.00

CRISPY CHICKEN BURGER & CHIPSA$24.00

CLASSIC BEEF BURGER & CHIPSA$24.00

LAMB RAGU A$32.00

MARINARA SPAGHETTIA$39.00

GRILLED BARRAMUNDI (GF)A$36.00

Sides & Salads

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

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

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SALAD (GF/V)A$22.00

GOLDEN FRIESA$12.00

Focaccia

BRUSCHETTA (V)A$17.00

GARLIC & CHEESE FOCACCIAA$16.00

OLIVE FOCACCIA (VG)A$17.00

For The Young Ones

CHICKEN NUGGETS & CHIPSA$15.00

FISH & CHIPSA$15.00

KIDS MARGHERITAA$15.00

KIDS TROPICALA$15.00

SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESEA$15.00

Desserts

STICKY DATE PUDDINGA$16.00

CHURROSA$17.00

NUTELLA PIZZAA$17.00

CHOCOLATE & COFFEE INFUSED TIRAMISUA$21.00

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