Franco's Restaurant in Fermanagh

So disappointed, this used to be a top rate restaurant , we've been going for years and had gone there about a month ago too. We thought then it was not up to its usual standard but thought maybe that was a once off . The food today though was poor, eg barely lukewarm - a side order of potato Normandy came in a tiny square, tasteless and not at all freshly cooked. Funny blueness throughout...I would guess reheated potatoes cooked and frozen and defrosted maybe might be the cause of that. It used to come piping hot in an oval dish and delish. The pizza was just OK...they used to be standout tasty. And the prices !!! Wow!! ...really crazy. Last weekend we both had really good full lunches, with oodles of veg , wine, and coffee in a very well known hotel for much less than 2/3 of what we paid today . Lots of young staff but customers were scarce. We really hope it gets back to serving good food at reasonable prices. We miss it.

Went to Franco’s for dinner with our family and friends for the day after we got married, the food was good and is always good the service was poor and there was a birthday party going on in the same room as where we had our dinner approximately 40 at it and the atmosphere was that of a pub so was was very disappointed with that and it being a important dinner I was very annoyed.

Positive The young waiting and bar staff. Negatives 1. Food is simply just OK for the price charged you will expect to be blown away, you will not be. 2. Atmosphere, no background music sounds like a school canteen will plates banging and people all talking over eachother. If you are looking to treat yourself this is not the place for you, it seems to be a place to be seen in and living on past success.

Lovely food and friendly staff. A bit pricey.

Excellent night of great food & service and lively atmosphere. Been a long time since we were in Francos but certainly will not leave it as long for our next visit.

Food was great, atmosphere not quite there and quite expensive. But a great meal, the duck is very tasty.

Like a lot of things Franco’s was better in the 90s. The problem is it’s massively gone downhill. The food quality is average at best. However they charge a premium price. The starters were very poor. The mains were average. The chef seems to enjoy covering everything in sweet chilli dip. The pizza is nowhere near as good as in previous years. The chilli monkfish seems to be no better than super noodles and fish covered in sweet chilli jam. If you want to engage in some nostalgia, don’t come here. Stick on a spice girls CD. If you want overpriced but average food, then this is the place for you.

Lovely food and friendly staff.

Great food as always although noticed not quite as good value as it used to be. The Stincotto is worth it however!

Great food as always although noticed not quite as good value as it used to be. The Stincotto is worth it however!

The food here is amazing a lot better than some of the Michelin stars restaurants we have been to.

The food here is amazing a lot better than some of the Michelin stars restaurants we have been to.

Very well prepared and presented food. We did not have any booking. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The sirloin was the best I had in a long time.

Delicious food, well presented. We arrived without prior booking. The staff was happy to accommodate us. Great service and good location. Paid car park is two minutes away.

I really hate to rate a local place so poorly, but I have to be honest to potential customers - this is not the Francos you remember. I have been going here over the years and have fond memories of some great food. However, my recent experience left me pretty disappointed and intrigued as to how a once great restaurant has witnessed such a drastic fall in standards. my friend paid £22 for some chili chicken that honestly wouldn’t look out of place in University halls. A chicken fillet around the size of a lemon, with microwaved rice and …two chips. Meanwhile my c£20 pizza looked like something you’d get from the kebab house for £4. Honestly, given the price, quality, and portion size customers should be treated to a much better experience. My only positive is that the interior and location remains top drawer. I feel bad for the young kids they have working in there and hope management turn things around.

Very very very basic food at EXTORTIONATE!! prices. Ordered veg lasagne £20 Did not come with a side order. Staff unfriendly and cold. Bottle of house wine £31? Any wonder place is empty?

Franco's was recommended by the B&B we stayed at and we weren't disappointed. The menu was varied with a reasonable vegetarian selection. Don't know who came up with the idea of serving bacon and cabbage with the fish but it was fantastic. Would highly recommend.

Great food and very friendly staff.

Living on past reputation but certainly not good reputation anymore. Totally overpriced. I don’t mind my carbonara al dente but not what I received “al crispy” The ham was so salty it was inedible and the potion size was that of a starter for almost £20, not even a sprinkle of garnish to disguise the miserable sized portion. Staff were nice but generally not a place we will be returning.

No atmosphere and overpriced. Made a booking a week in advance for dinner for a family of 5. On arrival we were walked by a waiter through the restaurant to the back, down a corridor and through doors to a large, empty, dark room for seating near 70 people - it looked like a room in a social club. I raised immediately that I don't want us to be here alone and asked for another table in the main restaurant. The waiter stated there were other people coming shortly and all would be okay. Mistakenly we trusted this advice; 10 other people came and that was it. So still 50+ empty seats in the large vacuous room. Food also was a problem: lots of menu items not available including several of the specials. The main issue with the food though was the very overpriced menu for what we thought was average food at best. Our bill for 2 adults and 3 teenage kids was over £220. Over all, felt ripped off with disappointing food and experience. There are much better options for dining out than here.

The food was very nice but very expensive. One group comment was that the lasagne was £20 but you got nothing with it like garlic bread or even a side salad. Pizza was lovely, but again, approx £20 is a bit much for what it is. I will say, however, that my daughter said the garlic bread was amazing!

Food was just ok, we had lamb and a steak and both were a bit tough. The steak also was only served with a few onion rings and no other side's! A bit over priced too especially the wine at £32 a bottle and was just ok. Slightly disappointed and 3* is generous as the staff were very good in fairness

Absolutely beautiful evening with friends in Francos on Friday. Staff were so attentive. Food was amazing. Eaten in Francos alot over the years and have to say this was the best steak ever. Champagne 🍾 was fantastic and atmosphere 👌

This place is way overrated & overpriced. The staff are unfriendly, unwelcoming and unhelpful. When it came to paying our bill, as a group we decided to pay separately but the girl couldn’t split it, said they don’t do this 🙈. I don’t know if it’s a case of don’t or doesn’t know how too. Not one staff member smiled or made us feel welcome. Food very overpriced for what you get. We will not be returning.

How this place has a 4.4 on Google is beyond me! From the minute we walked in the door the customer service was shocking. The restaurant was almost empty and they seated us but said they needed the table back within an hour and a half. Their tone and manner was rude and blunt throughout our meal, including the manager. The food made up for one of the worst customer service experiences but we will not be returning to this establishment

incredibly expensive for what it is - £20 for an entirely unremarkable pasta or pizza, slow service & sitting by a draughty entrance. Would not be in any rush to return.

Franco’s is a lovely restaurant to eat shout out to the kindest man Georgia the star waiter

We had the best meal in years I must say,staff was unreal so good at their job,everything was amazing, beautiful food friendly staff and helpful, lovely atmosphere,will definitely be back.

We grabbed some takeaway from Francos when on holidays last week and the food and service were great...

Disappointed Pretty average was hoping for more. If anything overpriced, perhaps living of their reputation

Ate here last Saturday and both my wife and I had severe sickness, vomiting etc the day after which is a pity as it seemed a reasonable evenings meal. Hard to put a finger on what it was but there is little doubt that meal or drink (water?) was the cause. We were on a two week tour of Ireland and the service in the back room by the two ‘lads’ was not shining. Tables to the left and right probably locals were looked after at the expense of us in fact I felt totally neglected.

Nice facilites, good service, the food was ok, however all is too salty to my taste. The bread they served to us was delicious

Amazing food and friendly service. Menu offered a great range of authentic dishes with each course providing the perfect portion. Plates came with even the ceramic being pipping hot, a small feature but the mark of quality as far as I’m concerned. Can’t wait to come back.

Beautiful food friendly staff. Very helpful

Fantastic food Great service Lovely 🍕🍕🍕

Excellent!!!! This is definitely the best meal I’ve had in a long time. Started with the fried Irish cheese followed with the duck breast. Cooked to perfection and so tasty. Very attentive staff and friendly. Would definitely recommend. Need to book as super busy and popular.

Food & service excellent! I was put off because if you ordered a main course the sides were sold separately £5.95 for colcannon etc...

I had booked a table for a family gathering three weeks in advance of the date of our visit. I rang on the Friday evening to confirm the booking for the Sunday afternoon and spoke with a member of staff who confirmed the time, name and party size. Myself and my family arrived at the establishment on the Sunday to be told by a very rude member of staff that firstly we arrived at the wrong time and our booking was for an hour earlier, then proceeded to change her story to that they tried to ring to confirm the booking on the day before but got no answer. When it was explained to the staff member that there was no phone call the previous day and that the booking was confirmed with a member of staff on the day previous, she proceeded to say that there was nothing she could do. We are extremely disappointed in the level of customer service and would recommend people to book elsewhere for fear the same thing happens them and they are left in the lurch.

Beautiful food, fantastic staff! Could fault the place. The owner himself is a lovely chatty man. Real gentleman. Worth the try definitely!!!!!!!

We had been here many years ago and had booked a weekend away to revisit. Booked well ahead of time and it was as we remembered. Little bit disappointed we were in the new section of the restaurant which lacked some atmosphere but still very good food and service. Shared a nice starter and both had pizzas which were excellent. Certainly a bit more expensive than our last visit but enjoyed the evening.

Had pizza and chicken wings and it was just ok at best. Service matches the food. Very overpriced and will never be back

Busy for a mid week dinner. Booking highly recommended. Very long wait to be served even though no one had a starter. Expensive and not particularly good value for money.

We had a really great dining experience in Franko's last week. The service and the staff were particularly friendly and efficient. I got a very generous glass of excellent crisp house white! The starters, the mushrooms and calamari were hot and tasty and the pizzas were devoured ...Delicious! All in all a great experience. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!

Franco’s is great for reliably really tasty food. Service was friendly and quick. It has a big menu with something for everyone. I just wish they’d give the place a really good clean! It’s cosy and relaxed and the decor is arty / eclectic, but it can come across as needing a good clean. The prices have got too high, just under £19 for a pizza is pricing regular people out. Mains at well over £20 and specials at over £30 mean, as somewhere we have been a number of times, we are now unlikely to return. Really lovely food at Franco’s.

Ate here on Sunday 11th Feb... I got severe food poisoning from the sea food special pizza and I still haven't recovered! Disgraceful in this day and age and for these prices.. AND I had to attend a funeral the next day . NOT IMPRESSED!

Went for a family treat at 5.30pm on a midweek over half-term holidays. The restaurant had a lovely buzz, great atmosphere for kids. Meals were served relatively quickly and were very tasty. That being said, the gluten-free pizza made my coeliac daughter very unwell! There doesn't seem to be any understanding of cross-contamination. I could see the kitchen quite well from my seat, the chef didn't wash his hands between stretching 'normal' dough and preparing the gf pizza. The chef used the same ladle to spread sauce on the gf pizza as the normal one, dunking it in the same tub. I also watched him put leftover cheese from the dusted surface back in the tub, then use cheese from the same tub for the gf pizza. In hindsight I should've refused the pizza, but I didn't want my daughter to without and hoped for the best. Perhaps if you're gluten free by choice, or just have a mild intolerance you'll be OK, but this restaurant isn't suitable for coeliacs! On a second, much less serious note, I ordered 'garlic potatoes' expecting garlic cubes, and was served dauphinoise. I told the waitress it wasn't what I was expecting, and at the end of the meal that I didn't enjoy them. She never offered to replace them or deduct from the bill.

Visited this restaurant for lunch today [my first time]. Excellent food - I had the salmon and my nieces had chicken - delicious. Can highly recommend for food and service and we will be returning, thank you.

Soup was good, but that was it.... as unfortunately the staff were rude and not attentive, I had a fillet stake, which was tough and flavourless

Tasty food. Coffee better than tea.

A big thanks to the sheriff of Enniskillen Noelle Mcalinden for introducing me to the most exclusive gastronomic delights

Delicious food and great atmosphere

Booked for 8pm (5 adults), was there and directed to bar by 7.40pm. Stood at bar for around 20 mins with drink and was then redirected and seated. Ordered after 10 minutes or so and awaited food. At 8.50pm, I enquired about food and was told it would be out by 9.05pm. By 9.10pm, I had enough and drank up in readiness to leave. By the time I left at 9.20pm, noone arrived with any food? After a chat with another customer who witnessed our service/treatment in dismay, he stated that you need to keep going up and reminding them to be served. I am sorry, I am not begging for service. I exited just after 9.20pm and didn't even flag the issue at this stage. What's the point?

I recently had the pleasure of dining at this exceptional restaurant, and I must say it was an outstanding experience. The quality of the food was beyond reproach—every dish was a symphony of flavors that left a lasting impression. The staff demonstrated an impressive level of professionalism, asking relevant questions to ensure a tailored and pleasant dining experience. The ambiance was both sophisticated and welcoming, making it an ideal setting for a memorable meal. I must highlight the remarkable price-to-quality ratio, making it not only a culinary delight but also an excellent value for money. The Peking duck was a standout, undoubtedly one of the most amazing dishes I've ever tasted. The entire family thoroughly enjoyed the evening of fancy dining. I wholeheartedly give this establishment a 5-star rating, as it exceeded expectations in every aspect. Looking forward to returning soon.😊

Superb food and service! Amazing buffalo wings and pizza. Lovely atmosphere. Will definitely return.

Didn't care for the starter thought the wings where tiny and lacked real flavour. They were covered in a thick sticky sweet sauce that was sickening. However the main course, rack of lamb. What a meal. It was cooked perfectly. Medium rare. Soft tender and packed full of flavour I would go back just for this alone. Staff quick service Would go back

Food was amazing. I had the pasta and bolognaise which was really tasty. Hubby had the seafood platter for starters and peking duck for mains. All the servers we interacted with were lovely. Quick service too. Would recommend for anyone visiting the town for an evening.

Excellent food and very good staff we thoroughly enjoyed our meal the rack of lamb was absolutely fantastic

Fabulous food and service as always

Excellent food and very good staff we thoroughly enjoyed our meal the rack of lamb was absolutely fantastic!

Had dinner here. A nice pizza. It was busy and it was a Friday night. Nice atmosphere and attentive service even for a larger booking. Would recommend. Parking available a short 10secs walk around the corner.

Took my daughter here for brunch because someone recommended Franco’s. We were not disappointed. The food was beautifully served with extra delicious dips, sauces and tasty garnish. The service was excellent. I’ll definitely be going back. 10/10.

One of my favourite restaurants anywhere. Varied menu, great food, great service, great soundtrack. Love it.

Great restaurant, been many times, bit pricey but sure. Very friendly staff, food was top class, I had the ribeye special & was delicious only problem was no cheese board for dessert, not impressed, hopefully get one next visit.

I wanted to leave as soon as I had seen the prices . Understand about price of utilities and food going up, but they have gone to far. I won't be back again. The food is OK nothing special, Service good, but what is that smell in there, mixture of damp and cleaning products. All looked clean including bathroom but maybe need to check for a water leak. Wouldn't be somewhere I would recommend.

Stopped off here after a tour around the Enniskillen area. Lovely venue with paid parking nearby. Very friendly and attentive staff, extensive menu with something for everyone. I had sea bass which was excellent. Would definitely recommend and hope to return soon.

Great place. I first ate in Francos about 30 years ago..the food was good then and still is now. The place has a beautiful relaxed good food vibe with a menu that will please everyone. I would consider it a little bit on the pricey side, but what eatery isn't these days. I would definitely recommend.

I recently booked a table at this lovely restaurant. Unfortunately I had booked for a lesser number than were attending. This was not a problem for our lovely waitress Jenny….. in fact she looked after us amazing well and actually with a little instruction from my Swedish friends made a Cafe Karlsson as good as the Swedish. Jenny is a real asset to this restaurant. Thank you so much for looking after us so very well. 😄👏

I was coming on to write a review but was left with a bitter taste in my mouth at the end. As we were leaving the chef came out wearing his colours. Now I’m Not going to say what colours or what I am. Then proceeded to unzip His hoodie and show his colours off again. I don’t care who you are as everyone is equals and he was representing this place and had put us off that he felt he had to do this and in front of customers.

This place is fantastic, staff are friendly and were so good with my daughter. There’s something on the menu for everyone and the food is sublime. It is well worth the money and you will leave full and happy

Party of 5. Great atmosphere in restaurant and food was as good. They have a fine selection of starters. We had goat's cheese and smoked salmon on sourdough, Thai fish cakes, oysters- all were excellent. Mains cater for all tastes. 2 of us had the halibut special which was perfectly cooked, 1 seabass, 1 lamb and 1 chilli chicken. Everyone very happy with their dishes. Overall, a lovely evening with attentive service too.

I went to Francos on a busy Friday night with my wife, we got a great table with great lively atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and service was excellent. The food was absolutely out of this world!! Everything was top quality - would highly recommend. We can’t wait to go back!!

A pint of Guinness £5.65 A glass of Rose £7.45 2 fantas £7.30 And that's before a bite of food was taken! I was reading other reviews and these mental prices have been going since last year even. Simply astounding that feedback is not being taken on. A fillet - £36.50 Duck - £22.50 Carbonara - £18.95 A chip - £5.65 Veg - £4.50 The Carbonara was an insult to Italy. Looked like it had been emptied from a tin onto the plate. Disgusting. The duck and fillet were nice but both were overpriced, especially the fillet by about £15.

Not a bad pizza but the chips were poor. Came out anaemic and undercooked. Had them redone but they came back anaemic and chewy. Disappointing when chefs can't get chips right.

Beautiful and relaxing lunch in Enniskillen. Our family wanted to go somewhere on Friday for lunch that we could comfortably get a table for the seven of us, six adults and a teenager. We have been to Francos before for dinner but thought we would try for lunch. We were not disappointed. We were given a large table in the atmospheric old part of the restaurant. The service was attentive. The food was excellent, it was fresh and beautifully presented. Everyone’s plates were clean going back to the kitchen. We ordered a range of starters, pizzas, mains and sides. With a couple of glasses of wine and soft drinks our bill came to less than £120 for the seven of us. Highly recommend!

Food quality is good, service is OK, but prices are ridiculous. £170 for a 2 course meal for a family of 4. Francos used to be a fantastic family restaurant where we would go to on every holiday in Enniskillen, perhaps twice. Been going there for over 40 years but we won’t be going back at these prices. You’re not a fine dining restaurant…. know your market.

We all enjoyed our meal, very friendly and helpful staff. Reasonably priced and very easy to book a table for five, would be nice if specials menu was available for children too

Hadn’t been in years but got a voucher as a present . First look at the menu we were shocked at the prices .. very expensive for what we would have said nothing extraordinary. Service and staff were excellent. Wine list not cheap either .....

Saturday evening visit having chosen first sitting at 6.15pm. Second sitting arriving at 8.30pm. Welcomed by friendly staff and given a nice table by the window. Comprehensive menus placed on the table, we would have liked to view the wine list before being asked what...

Mushroom soup as good as any I have ever tasted. Spaghetti Bollognese crap, struggled to find any meat; if they have discovered how to liquidise meat, they are on a winner. Of the few restaurants in the town I expected better. Their wine list is...

Ten members of my family were in Francos tonight, 7 adults, 3 teenagers. My daughter is coeliac, which can prove tricky to facilitate. Francos excelled tonight. My daughter had gf garlic bread, followed by a gf pizza. My daughter is quite particular about her pizza...

We had an evening meal at franco's this weekend. Service is excellent and all staff were very efficient. Food however as already stated in many reviews is just average and very overpriced.... especially the pizza.

Food was lovely but thought it was very expensive especially if u had children with you. £19 for a pizza was nice but nothing special

I like Francos but would have to agree with many other reviews in that it has deteriorated in standards in the last few years. My partner and I had two mains, two deserts, no drinks or starters and it amounted to £70 for the meal...

Fourth visit, excellent service as usual, food from pizzas to the specials excellent. Very friendly staff! Welcoming atmosphere!

We make a point of going every time we are in Fermanagh but it has unfortunately lost the run of itself. We entirely echo what this other reviewer noted (see picture). Children’s pizzas/pizzas were off the charts expensive and not great. A lot of good...

I finished Francos for a meet up with a friend. Wonderful service with friendly staff. I had the fish of the day. It was fresh and lovely. Wonderful food and lovely dining experience

We have been before and very much enjoyed our first visit. We brought family for a second visit. We were seated in a poor area near the back entrance. It was draughty and we were constantly disturbed by other diners coming and going. The gluten-free...

how does this place have so many good reviews, absolutely abysmal. I can understand restaurants have had a hard time with cost of living and the pandemic, but there is no justified reason for the prices in this place. Almost £20 for a single pizza....

We celebrated our son's christening at franco’s and had a wonderful experience. Making a booking for a larger party was easy and we were given a great spacious area to enjoy the meal. The food was delicious with lots of choice for adults and children...

We had a very disappointing meal after being recommended. The garlic mushrooms seemed to be pre prepared and then microwaved. The result was hard crusty mushrooms in a boiling microwaved sauce, really grim. The pizzas had a tasteless tomato base and poor quality sausage and...

Yum yum yum!!! We have been going to Enniskillen for so many years for a short break, can’t believe we haven’t been here before! Great service and amazing food. We will definitely be back soon 🤗👏👏🍠

My wife booked a reserved table for a surprise birthday for 4th October. The booking confirmation is on 27 September (photo) and only today after more than 8 days did they remember that the kitchen was closed. Today 4 October on the day of the...

Having never been to the place I was really looking forward to meeting up and celebrating a family members birthday. There were 17 of us so they were aware in advance that we were a big party. On arrival it took them at least 15...

Sitting down and reading the menu my monocle nearly fell on to the table. Bottle of house wine about £30, £18 for a pizza, and £25 for lasagne and chips- Having been to this establishment on a few occasions I was expecting the usual high...

I had a "new age pizza" which was excellent. In fact its the best pizzq I have had in ages!! I highly recommend Franco's.

Food top quality, staff were excellent friendly , helpful and knowledgeable of the menu. Great surroundings

I was the only diner in the place whilst I was there. One side of the menu had Italian items such as Pizza and pasta and the other side was Irish/Italian fusion. There was a full bar but I was just handed a wine list....

First thing I noticed was that the menu was quite expansive for the size of the restaurant and community. Their are bigger cities that would love having this restaurant in their community. We were guests of locals and it is their go to spot. Can...

The food was nice but was very expensive for what we had.two pints no wine or spirits no deserts but still almost £75.00

We just collected and ate an amazing meal from Francos. From initial contact to delivery nothing was a problem. We had two pizzas, a normandy, garlic mushrooms, crevettes, garlic chips, garlics bread. All hot, all tasty and all on time. Could not ask for better...