Franco’s, considered as one of London’s first Italian restaurants, was established in 1945, and has been serving the community of St James’s from early morning to late evening for over 75 years.

Franco’s boasts a colourful heritage and loyal client base due 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.

Franco’s opens for breakfast, offering both continental and cooked breakfasts with classical favourites such as the English breakfast or eggs benedict as well as more contemporary dishes like the lobster omelette. The lunch and evening menus offer a range of delicacies which include homemade bread and fresh pasta, a variety of fish and meat as well as vegan and gluten free options.

Nestled in St James's, Franco's is just a stone's throw from Green Park Tube Station, and not far from Piccadilly Circus.

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Breakfast

Served Monday - Friday from 8am - 1oam

  • Gluten Free
  • Dog Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Private Dining
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Disabled Access
  • Online Booking
61 Jermyn Street, St James's, London, SW1Y 6LX
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    First class service and top quality food at this five star restaurant. We had the Parma ham with bread basket for a starter. I had the lasanga and it chessy and meaty with the perfect blend of flavors. My friends had the Filet and Pasta Bolognese and loved them as well. Make sure to save room for dessert as that was my favorite part of the meal!
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    5 months ago
    First time to have a meal at Franco’s. Food was excellent! Very busy, but relaxed atmosphere. Top-notch service! Suggest you book a table for 9 or 9:30 am since the business crowd (nearly all men, by the way) thins out about then as they head to their offices. We enjoyed the avocado toast and porridge with fruit, along with excellent coffee/tea. Very fresh eggs! Great location right in the heart of St. James. Highly recommend!
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    4 months ago
    The pasta here was absolutely delicious — truly the highlight of the evening. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and the recipes are well thought-out. However, I was a bit disappointed by the overall experience. The ambiance felt a bit underwhelming for the price point, and the service left much to be desired. We had to keep asking the staff to refill our water and wine, and there wasn’t much attentiveness to the table throughout the night. If you’re going to charge premium prices, the service and atmosphere really need to match the quality of the food. We spent more than 200£ per person for a starter, main dish and wine