That restaurant was destroyed in a massive flood that affected the entire town. In 1966, Franco rejoined civilian life and co-founded a Trattoria in Florence. He also cooked for his fellow officers, friends, and family during his leisure time. In his late teens, Franco left Florence to serve in the Italian Army as a paratrooper. Like many chefs and restauranteurs, Franco's start in the restaurant world came as a job washing dishes. He nurtured his first known passion in the picturesque place of his youth. From a long line of Tuscan epicureans and landowners, Franco inherited a love for food and entertaining. Definitely a place to revisit again soon.Franco Fazzuoli was born in Italy in the city of Florence in 1942. Amaretto Creme Brulee with almond tuilleįranco’s is a place where regulars return for the reliable classics and new fans will be bowled over by their well executed modern takes on Italian food. The others ordered a lemon tart and we all had a taste of their highly recommended Amaretto Creme Brulee with almond tuille. Rich mascarpone balanced with that bitter espresso hit from the sponge. They did not disappoint with an elegant single portion of unctuousness. When a Classic Tiramisu is on the menu, it is a must. Just because we knew they would do it well, a side of courgette fries to share. Chestnut Tagliatelle with mixed mushrooms A rich, meaty mushroom ragu coated the slightly sweet chestnut pasta. Greco Bianco Organic Bio-Dynamic Wineįor the next course, you have a choice of pasta (including glute free), risotto and soups.Was tempted by the Castlemagno cheese and black truffle risotto but settled for the Chestnut Tagliatelle with mixed mushrooms. This amber-coloured wine has a complex aroma, fresh and balanced with a touch of acidity. To match these dishes, we had a bottle of Greco Bianco, Azienda Agricola Nasciri 2018, an organic and biodynamic wine from Calabria. Other choices include a beetroot carpaccio, a mixed grilled vegetable platter or a choice of soup. This menu was designed by Head Chef, Stefano Turconi so that vegetarian guests can have a complete menu choice and have the same experience as other diners.Īlong with the new menu, they have a selection of organic and biodynamic vegan wines too.įrom the new menu, I had the Burrata with roasted butternut squash and almonds. This is not a truncated menu of dishes taken from the main menu. Jason Momoa’s red boots Vegan and Vegetarian Italian Menuįranco’s have launched a menu just for vegetarians and vegans, with gluten-free options too. Good thing, Jason Momoa was wearing his fancy red boots when he dined here. In warmer months, you can opt for an alfresco table outside.Īs you enter, you will find the more casual café-bar and in the next dining room, it is dressed for more formal dining with the expected white table cloths.Īlthough, they no longer have a strict dress code, shorts and open-toed shoes are not allowed.
Located at the end of Jermyn Street, steps away from the Ritz Hotel, this restaurant has been serving the St James’ crowd for decades.įrancos is open for all-day dining from power breakfasts through lunch to dinners. Franco’s in St James’ is one of London’s oldest Italian restaurants.
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