Lady’s Review of Franco’s Restaurant in London

Today I want to bring you my review of Franco’s restaurant in London. This traditional establishment on Jermyn Street in St James’s is one of my favorite places to eat in central London. I hope I can convince you to go.

Franco’s Restaurant in London

When I was invited to review Franco’s restaurant in St James’s, I couldn’t turn down a chance to dine at a London restaurant that had hosted Prince William and Kate Middleton a few days prior.

Franco’s London Location

Franco’s restaurant is situated on Jermyn Street, which is known for its old-school men’s tailors, private clubs, high-end art galleries, and all things traditionally British.

Despite serving modern Italian cuisine instead of traditional English fare, Franco’s is not out of place here.

Its intimate dining room and well-heeled clientele put it squarely in the St James’s scene, and I looked forward to a classic dining experience.

Dinner at Franco’s

I started my meal at Franco’s restaurant with an appetizer of white crab meat with tomato and avocado. The crab was perfectly fresh, and the accompaniments complimented it without overpowering it.

After the crab came a dish with a fish that I like but don’t see very often: John Dory. It was pan fried and served with chickpeas and Swiss chard. The fish was great, although the chickpeas were a bit of a strong flavor to pair with it.

The side of mashed potatoes with black truffles and another of fried zucchini were excellent, though, and overall the main course was enjoyable.

For dessert I asked my server what the restaurant’s most classic dish was. He recommended the limoncello and pistachio creme brulee, which was a great choice.

It was sweet without being too sweet, and the flavors complimented one another well.

Throughout the meal the service at Franco’s restaurant was excellent. The waiter was knowledgeable about the wine list and the menu, and even offered several tastes of different wines before I settled on a Sangiovese.

After dinner I walked through the lower ground floor dining room to the ladies’ loos.

When I opened the door I was delighted to hear that the usual background music had been eschewed in favor of an audio recording of Winnie the Pooh. It was a great touch.

Franco’s Restaurant in London: The Verdict

Leaving Franco’s restaurant in London, I was pleasantly full and happy to have experienced one of Jermyn Street’s staple establishments.

Franco’s is one of the best restaurants in London, and I hope you get a chance to try it for yourself sometime.

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