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Franklins Restaurant Exterior at Night - Franklins, London,

Franklins

4.3
4.3
275 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
Franklins is a neighborhood restaurant dedicated to the sourcing, preparation and cooking of quality, seasonal, local ingredients. Our menu changes daily to reflect this.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–00:00 Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–22:30
  • Phone number
    020 8299 9598
  • Website
    http://www.franklinsrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Ralf Wittig
  • Catering
    Using the downstairs dining room and the whole restaurant or at any venue outside we can cater for many different functions. Our ever changing seasonal menu can be easily adapted for a variety of events.
  • Location
    157 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HX
  • Area
    East Dulwich
  • Parking details
    In Bawdale road adjoining the property with no restrictions
  • Public transit
    By Bus - 185, 40, 176 buses run past regularly, usually in bunches of 4<br /><br />By Train - Franklins is 10 mins walk from East Dulwich station which runs north to London Bridge and south to East Croydon. <br /><br />By Overground - The London Overground now runs to Forest Hill station- cross over (bus stop outside The Capitol) and take a 176
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Charity Dinner for Valencia

    £45.00 per person

    1 Dec 2024 only
    LBK (London Basque Kitchen) to raise funds for the Valencia's floods. All food sales will go to Desde Valencia Para Valencia to support those affected by the floods. Email monica@londonbasquekitchen.co.uk with allergens or the vegetarian menu. WELCOME COCKTAIL Agua de Valencia CHEF’S CHOICE PINCHO SELECTION TAPAS Iberico ham, cenina & salchichon charcuterie boards with sourdough Roasted heritage beetroot, hazelnut ajo blanco, Ideazabal marinated and charred cavolo nero, hazelnut vinaigrette (V) MAIN Crispy chicken supreme, almond romesco sauce, olive salsa Thyme and garlic roasted new potatoes Charred baby gem lettuce with Pedro Ximenez reduction and manchego shavings DESSERT LBK signature caramelised Basque cheesecake (V)
    Charity Dinner for Valencia photo

Menu

Featured Drinks

  • Daily Cocktail£11.00

    A.v.Wees & Frasinelli Prosecco

    • Guest Wine£11.00

      Saint-Véran 11.00 /13.00 Rasteau 10.50 /12.50

      Starters

      • Tomato, bread & garlic soup

        • Courgette, Cobnuts, Rustler & Rocket

          • Pork belly & sweet tomato jam

            • Anchovies, potatoes, cucumber, boiled egg & frisée£9.75

              • Quail & red cabbage coleslaw£9.75

                • Prawns & aioli£12.95

                  Mains

                  • Beetroot, Jerusalem artichoke & crème fraîche blini

                    • Sea bream, cauliflower, olives, lambs lettuce & paprika mayonnaise

                      • Salt beef brisket, lentils & green sauce£25.50

                        • Sea bream, cauliflower, olives, lambs lettuce & paprika mayonnaise£26.50

                          • Spring chicken, peas, broad beans & cherry vine tomatoes£26.95

                            • Barnsley chop, chickpeas & aubergine£27.00

                              • Sirloin & horseradish£27.50

                                Sides

                                • New Potatoes£3.95

                                  • Greens£3.95

                                    • Green Salad£3.95

                                      • Chips£4.50

                                        Puddings

                                        • Summer pudding

                                          • Lemon curd ripple ice cream

                                            • Spiced apple & custard tart

                                              • Summer pudding£8.50

                                                • Spiced apple & custard tart£8.75

                                                  Last updated: 5 August 2024

                                                  What 275 people are saying

                                                  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
                                                  • 4.5Service
                                                  • 4.3Ambience
                                                  • 4.1Value

                                                  Noise • Energetic

                                                  Loved For

                                                  • South East London

                                                    Neighbourhood gem

                                                  • South East London

                                                    Great for fine wines

                                                  • South East London

                                                    British

                                                  Review summary

                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                  Franklins is a charming local gem renowned for its "fantastic food" and "legendary Sunday roasts." Guests rave about the "super-fresh and seasonal" dishes, with fish and game dishes being particular highlights. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the service consistently praised. Some suggest room for improvement in vegetarian options and managing noise levels.

                                                  275 Reviews

                                                  1. Ed

                                                    London

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined 1 day ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Great service fantastic food and I loved it all - lovely

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                                                  2. Jake

                                                    London

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    2 reviews

                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 4
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    Franklin's is reliably comfortable and welcoming and the food is understated and excellent.

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                                                  3. Sally

                                                    London

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    Dined 6 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 4
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    The first table we were given was by the door - if we hadn’t have been able to move I think we would have left because it was freezing

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                                                  4. Michael

                                                    London

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    5 reviews

                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                    The tables for two are tiny and we were put next to a door to the outside with a draught. When I mentioned it to the waiter they didn’t offer us another table even though every table but one was empty when we arrived. The food was sensational. It’s why we love coming there. The portions were smaller than I remember and the bill for two was £200 but the quality of food and drink is the best in the area.

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                                                  5. John

                                                    London

                                                    6 reviews

                                                    3.0

                                                    6 reviews

                                                    Dined on 15 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                    2. Food 2
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                    It’s a good space. And the staff are friendly. Food not particularly great. Bill quite steep. Not as special as it once was

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                                                  6. Imogen

                                                    Yorkshire

                                                    1 review

                                                    3.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                    2. Food 4
                                                    3. Service 3
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    They were understaffed which wasn’t their fault but it took a little while to get the menus. Think we would need to go back again to experience it better

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                                                  7. Radha

                                                    New York City

                                                    1 review

                                                    1.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on 2 November 2024

                                                    1. Overall 1
                                                    2. Food 2
                                                    3. Service 2
                                                    4. Ambience 2
                                                    Overall very disappointed for the price and promise - £30 bottle of pinot noir was terrible. The bread was dry and stale and generally food lacked lustre.

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                                                  8. Jacqueline

                                                    London

                                                    3 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    3 reviews

                                                    Dined on 20 October 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Consistently the best Sunday roast in East Dulwich. We all had the beef served with a massive Yorkshire Pudding with their homemade horseradish. Always a treat I’d highly recommend.

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                                                  9. Heather

                                                    London

                                                    58 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    58 reviews

                                                    Dined on 18 October 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    This was a birthday meal for 4. We all chose different dishes and all were delicious. We had an excellent bottle of Syrah. The service was impeccable.

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                                                  10. Terence

                                                    London

                                                    1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    1 review

                                                    Dined on 16 October 2024

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Very good atmosphere, not rushed, attentive staff.

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                                                  FAQs

                                                  Franklins is rated 4.3 stars by 275 OpenTable diners.

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                                                  Make a booking

                                                  2 people
                                                  19:00
                                                  Booked 13 times today
                                                  Experiences are available.
                                                  Google Map for Franklins

                                                  157 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HX

                                                  Dining areas

                                                  Additional information

                                                  • Area
                                                    East Dulwich
                                                  • Hours of Operation
                                                    Mon–Fri 12:00–00:00 Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–22:30
                                                  • Price
                                                    £26 to £40
                                                  • Cuisines
                                                    British
                                                  • Dining style
                                                    Casual Dining
                                                  • Dress code
                                                    Casual Dress
                                                  • Parking details
                                                    In Bawdale road adjoining the property with no restrictions
                                                  • Public transit
                                                    By Bus - 185, 40, 176 buses run past regularly, usually in bunches of 4By Train - Franklins is 10 mins walk from East Dulwich station which runs north to London Bridge and south to East Croydon. By Overground - The London Overground now runs to Forest Hill station- cross over (bus stop outside The Capitol) and take a 176
                                                  • Payment Options
                                                    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                  • Executive Chef
                                                    Ralf Wittig
                                                  • Additional
                                                    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                  • Website
                                                    http://www.franklinsrestaurant.com/
                                                  • Phone number
                                                    020 8299 9598
                                                  • Catering
                                                    Using the downstairs dining room and the whole restaurant or at any venue outside we can cater for many different functions. Our ever changing seasonal menu can be easily adapted for a variety of events.
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