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Franco & Co - Balwyn North

4.3 (30)
$40 and under
Italian
329 Doncaster Rd, Balwyn North, AU-VIC 3104

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Franco & Co - Balwyn North

4.3
$40 and under
Italian
Balwyn North

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
🇮🇹 WELCOME TO FRANCO & CO — BALWYN NORTH

Where Italian tradition meets modern Melbourne dining.

Since opening our doors Franco & Co has been about more than simply serving Italian food. We wanted to create a place where people come together — where long lunches turn into late afternoons, dinner is shared around the table, and every guest is welcomed like family.

Our menu celebrates the flavours we love about Italy, with a contemporary Franco & Co touch. Think handcrafted pizzas, comforting pastas, fresh seafood and premium cuts from the grill — including our carefully aged steaks — all made with quality ingredients and a genuine love for good food.

🍕 Handcrafted pizza

🥩 Premium aged steaks

🍷 Italian wines, cocktails

The atmosphere is just as important as what arrives at the table. Franco & Co Balwyn North was created to feel warm, relaxed and unmistakably Italian — a restaurant for date nights, family dinners, celebrations, a midweek meal or simply a glass of wine

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Fri–Sun 11:00–15:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Monday Pizza Night

    1 - 50 people

    Multiple dates available
    Monday Pizza Night
  • Tuesday Pasta Night

    1 - 50 people

    Multiple dates available
    Tuesday Pasta Night
  • Wednesday Steak Night

    1 - 50 people

    Multiple dates available
    28 days Driy aged steak Poterhouse 300G MB4+

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Franco & Co - Balwyn North.

4.3

4.3
(30)
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.0Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Franco & Co in Balwyn North offers a "lovely atmosphere" and "absolutely delicious" wood-fired pizzas, making it a favorite for family gatherings and celebrations. Guests praise the "great food and friendly service," although some note the noise level and decor. Overall, it's a "highly recommended" dining experience.
30 Reviews
  1. Denise

    Melbourne5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for making the birthday celebration a special one. The home made ice tea by Ta is definitely a highlight. Hope to be able to order it from the menu next time.

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  2. David

    Victoria1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 6 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and good quantity. Great atmosphere on Father’s Day. I would come back again and good value for money.

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  3. Shereen

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely love the food and the whole setting! This has become one of our family’s favourite restaurants for gatherings. The atmosphere is lovely, the food is always enjoyable, and the wood-fired pizza says it all — absolutely delicious! We always look forward to coming back.

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  4. Vicky

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambience. Lovely decor. Great food and friendly service. Just go. You’ll love it.

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  5. Martin

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, great service - highly recommended!

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  6. Jo

    Victoria9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 8 August 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our third visit after previously enjoying the food & service. However this time we were disappointed, maybe a Saturday night thing. Our food choices were disappointing, 2 of which were well done porterhouse ordered medium rare. I think some of the young staff need more education about removing empty plates, ie not to reach over the table to take a plate & nearly knock the food off another guest's fork. I'm sure they are still learning. The other times were very pleasant.

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  7. Anna

    Melbourne4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 3 August 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Overall the place was ok, but it is an italian restaurant but I felt like I was in an Arab restaurant. Decor and accessories etc do not suit and the food was ok.

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  8. Dennis

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dined at Franco Saturday night-very satisfying experience. Great food & service. Shout out to Beth & Jasper

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  9. Jo

    Victoria9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 17 July 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great menu &very enjoyable food. The service is outstanding!

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  10. Helio

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 July 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not only the food was delicious, but service and ambience were amazing.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Fri–Sun 11:00–15:00
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

FAQs

Yes, the menu includes clearly labelled vegetarian dishes and several gluten‑free options, so plant‑based and gluten‑free diners have choices.

Guests commonly describe portions as generous, many reviews note filling, generous servings across pizzas, pastas and mains.

Yes, Franco & Co - Balwyn North is often recommended for date nights, with a warm, stylish atmosphere and several guests explicitly praising it as a date‑night spot.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, put‑together attire that’s polished without being formal.

Yes, Franco & Co is family-friendly: the menu includes a 'For The Young Ones' kids section, and multiple guests describe bringing children who enjoyed the pizzas and pasta with attentive staff on hand.

Friday and Saturday evenings are particularly popular, guests frequently report very satisfying meals on those nights.

For families, Franco & Co has a dedicated pizza bar with stools that kids love, and the menu includes a "For The Young Ones" kids section.

The Pulled Lamb Pizza is a recurring standout at Franco & Co, guests repeatedly praise the lamb pizza and it appears on the wood‑fire pizza menu.

Franco & Co, Balwyn North feels warm and inviting, with a large dining room, a prominent wood‑fired pizza oven, a semi‑open kitchen and decorative lemon trees that give the room a fresh, Mediterranean touch.

For a calmer visit, choose a midweek evening at Franco & Co, guests specifically recommend midweek nights, while Fridays and Saturdays tend to be the restaurant’s busiest, livelier nights.

Yes, Franco & Co runs occasional specials and promotions; guests have reported seasonal or holiday promotions (for example, a King's Birthday steak special mentioned by a diner).

Franco & Co’s large dining room is joined by a dedicated bar and a pizza bar/semi-open kitchen where you can watch the wood‑fired oven in action.

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Franco & Co - Balwyn North

4.3
$40 and under
Italian
Balwyn North

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
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