Franco,s - County Durham

I am at a loss for words. The Italian food we had at this restaurant was hands down the best I have ever tasted. It was clear that the dishes were homemade and they were absolutely exquisite. My partner and I cannot stop talking about this place, and I highly recommend that everyone give it a try. Do not judge a book by its cover, as I cannot emphasize enough how delicious the food was. It was not your typical bolognese and carbonara; there was something uniquely special about them. Both the chef and waitress we interacted with were incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to make our evening memorable. I cannot stress enough how incredible the food was - I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience. You will not be disappointed.

Absolutely delightful experience from the moment we walked in. Three charming women welcomed us with smiles and seated us promptly. The food and service were exceptional. Highly recommend this place! Thank you so much!

Five of us visited Francos on Monday evening. Although the service was a bit slower than usual due to how busy they were, the food was delicious. We all rated both the starters and mains as a perfect 10 out of 10. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be returning soon.

Family meal out 4 adults 3 children, kids loved it, want to go back, we do to, so will be whether it be eat out to help out or saturday night, worth the visit, good food, good service, good host

This is my favourite Italian in the area! The owner is extremely welcoming, friendly and makes you feel as if you are actually in Italy. There is a reason this place has been open for so long. The food is really good and the interior design makes it feel authentic. Not to mention everything is very reasonably priced. Cannot wait until it opens up again after lockdown!