Franklins

4.3

278 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood 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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:30 pm
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
Neighborhood
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
Dec 1, 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)

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

What 278 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

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

South East London
Neighborhood 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.

278 Reviews

R
Roz
London
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The manageress was rude when we politely asked for the bread to be toasted as it wasn't fresh. She took it away without apology and said very loudly to the lovely waitress " it is fresh " . She did apologise for the bread when she brought it back toasted, and took it off the bill. The restaurant was cold and when I asked to move to another table by the radiator she said it was taken by a table of 4 but that wasn't true. She obviously took a dislike to us even though we were polite throughout. The main and dessert were lovely.
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Gareth
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food and service, enjoyed it and would recommend. Excellent 25 year anniversary menu
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Ed
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
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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Jake
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
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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Sally
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
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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Michael
London
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
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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John
London
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 15, 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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Imogen
Yorkshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 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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Radha
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 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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Jacqueline
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 20, 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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Franklins is rated 4.3 stars by 278 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Experiences are available.

157 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HX

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
East Dulwich
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:30 pm
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.

Franklins

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Charity Dinner for Valencia

Featured Drinks

Daily Cocktail£11.00

Guest Wine£11.00

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

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