Franco's Ristorante Vecchio in Bridgend

Stayed in Bridgend for the rugby and followed TA ratings as per again not to be disappointed. Booked last minute TBF our 7.00 request had to be 8 as Friday night so no real surprise. Warm welcome, waited minutes for a seat then promptly served. Food was fantastic, drinks plentiful and atmosphere spot on, will definitely be back when next in area 👌🏻

First visit with my wife for our anniversary. Staff were welcoming and friendly. Franco was his usual charming self, constantly checking if everything was ok. Food was delicious, couldn't fault it in any way. Would highly recommend. We will return

Another wonderful meal and yes Valentno and Magdalena presented me with my favourite meal Egg & Chips

We visited for a birthday meal. The food was excellent, the restaurant had a nice atmosphere and the staff were welcoming and accommodating. We will definitely visit again.

We are three Ladies who Lunch! We love coming here. The welcome and the food and the ambiance are all you could wish for. Its our favourite place by a long way!

Such a lovely restaurant! My family and I went here for a big family dinner and the staff were so accommodating. The atmosphere in the restaurant is perfect, all of the staff members were lovely and the food was delicious. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough and I will definitely be going back!

I attended the restaurant with a large party of ladies for a mid-week lunch and we all give Franco and his team 5*. All the food is excellent, plentiful and hot! We will be back! Ps. My estimated spend included wine

Booked today last minute for my husbands birthday as a family of 4 lovely welcome from the moment we walked in lovely ambience nice and warm. Service excellent not rushed very helpful. Starters through to main course absolutely delicious not one complaint. The owner is friendly happy to chat. We will definitely e back problem is we don’t want to go anywhere else.

I believe this is 280 Grammi on just eat. We order food. There was a slight problem with it. My partner rang them up. I have to say. They were absolutely amazing. The lady my partner spoke to, went above and beyond for us. I would like to say. A big thank you. Amazing customer service. And the food was very very good too. Thanks again.

An amazing restaurant tucked away in a place you wouldn't expect. Perfect service that made us feel welcome, exceptionally filling and delicious food and everything reasonably priced. Will definitely try and visit again!

Came here for my birthday in December. Great experience from before we even left the house! I phoned to say we were running late and was told not to worry and I'll get there when I get there and to relax. Which was just a really lovely touch, because I was stressing a bit. We had starters (including complimentary garlic bread) and mains and found the service to be excellent. The food was great. 2 of us out of the group of 5 adults are vegetarian and we found there to be enough options for us. My husband's cannelloni was the best - it was so tasty. We didn't have desserts from the menu, as my mum had brought a birthday cake for me. Franco said he's having a piece and he did! The desserts on the menu did sound good, though. Our 8 month old son was with us and the staff were amazing with him. The atmosphere was lovely and we have all said how nice of an evening we had and that we would go back.

Knock out Italian. Live la dolce vita in Wales!!

Fantastic food. Great atmosphere lovely place. Definitely worth a visit

Absolutely wonderful restaurant scrumptious food and Wonderful service 10/10

5 stars from me! First time diner at this venue and it didn’t disappoint The food was lovely, tasty and well cooked. I would definitely recommend this Italian restaurant, and hopefully will be back one day when next in Bridgend 🤩.

Food was superb and the little bits of bread you get on the table are to die for. Great service and price. Would definitely recommend.

This is a lovely restaurant that is hard to find. Entry is down a covered alleyway but when you reach the building its a jewel of a place. Family of four eating dinner. Great sharing plates followed by really tasty selection of mains. Franco is a lovely chap who is very attentive to the needs of customers. Well worth a visit. We'll be back

You will not find a better ambiance and eatery than this. Franco and the team are first class,food is exceptional,welcome is second to none! Thanks Guys!

We had a fantastic night, thank you

It was my first visit here and WOW! The food, atmosphere, service, and experience were simply outstanding. I can't wait to go back. Thank you to the whole team.

Best meal plus service. Love this place.

Food is always excellent in fact the lasagne is the best I've ever had.

Good food. Friendly and kind servers, very hospitable and generous. I really respected how they provided us with good service without adding any service charge to the bill like some other restaurants do. This encourages me to support them 👍🏻 Will definitely come back to try more of their dishes

As an Italian I can say that I ate cannelloni with ricotta and spinach that were out of this world and what can I say about Mario and Franco, they really made me feel at home. If you pass through Bridgend you can't miss stopping in this place!

Come in for lunch and the food was amazing and the service was even better. Will definitely be coming back.

A lovely meal en famille at Franco's latest restaurant. The food was excellent, the ambience pleasant, and naturally the service was exemplary! We shall certainly be back. Mario/Franco Grazie Mille per amerenas

Came here for a family birthday celebration and it didn't disappoint! The restaurant is really well decorated and has a warm and welcoming vibe to it. Considering we were a large party, service was excellent and we didn't have to wait long for drinks/starters/mains or dessert. Table staff were friendly and attentive - can't ask for more really 🙂 The food was delicious. The portion size was also just right and I didn't have to be carried out in a pasta coma, always a good result. I tried the Tiramisu as dessert and it's one of the best I've ever tried, highly recommended if you have a sweet tooth. Would definitely come here again. Thanks all for a great evening 🙌

Excellent food. Excellent service. Staff were fabulous. Definitely recommend 👍🏻

Had an absolutely lovely meal, you cannot beat the atmosphere and welcome you receive. Franco you and your staff make the whole experience.

Fabulous birthday lunch. Set menu great value.Tasty mushroom first course and the haddock risotto nicest I've ever had. Franco's a legend . Ps sorry no photos too busy eating..

Excellent food,wine and hospitality,Franco superb as always

A real good evening great food excellent service with friends.

Lovely staff very good food. Enjoyed place very much.

I& a friend went to Franco’s with friends to celebrate our B’days🎂 As ALWAYS the food was DELICIOUS 🍽️🥂&Franco & Mario were GREAT hosts 🥰🥰 The atmosphere was lovely & we had an AB FAB night😊 THANX Franco 💙😘

Gorgeous restaurant, servers are so attentive. Food is out of this world good. Really quality hidden gem.

Wife and I called in on Thursday 8th August. What a fantastic place probably the best Italian we’ve been to the food and service were excellent can’t praise enough. The Italian cider is very good too👍

Perfect as always with Franco & Mario.

lovely food, we had seafood spaghetti and pizza, both good, lovely glass of red appassimento wine, nice ambiance and atmosphere, friendly staff

Very friendly staff, authentic food and reasonable prices

Franco and staff were genuinely lovely and kind, food was brilliant and value for money all round. Add in wonderful surroundings and I can see why this place is ranked no.1 on trip advisor. We’re not locals and I would recommend this place 100% to those looking for a lovely evening.

Excellent, food,service, atmosphere.

We come from Birmingham and once a year when we come to Trecco bay we always come here as the food is amazing and the staff are so friendly x

Franco created a small Italy in Pencoed. It's unbelievable how good the food is. Must have for any mediterranean food fan. Buon appetito!

Excellent food, the staff were friendly and helpful. Would strongly recommend.

Once again , Franco and the team nail it. We took our grandson for his eleventh birthday treat. He loves it there. Food perfect, hosting ..11 out of 10. ..once they discovered it was a birthday treat…hosting went to 12 out of 10. These guys are fantastic and food is amazing. We will return again and again…..Thank You to whole team.

Thank you to Franco and the team for an amazing birthday lunch. The staff were incredible with our 2 young children, serving them first and interacting with them. The food was superb and can’t wait to go back. Highly recommended.

Thank you to Franco and the team for an amazing birthday lunch. The staff were incredible with our 2 young children, serving them first and interacting with them. The food was superb and can’t wait to go back. Highly recommended.

Eight of us visited here for a girls night out to celebrate a birthday. Cannot praise it enough. Everyones food was delicious and reasonably priced. Staff were great - friendly but not over attentive. Such a nice atmosphere in the restaurant and Franco made it a very special evening. Recommended definitely.

I was here visiting from Canada back in April of 2024. I came with my parents and my aunt and uncle who are more than familiar with this place. The food, service, and all around atmosphere were TOP NOTCH. Had a wonderful afternoon and really appreciated the wonderful service.

We went to Franco’s to celebrate my daughter’s 18th birthday and had a wonderful meal. The welcome and service is second to none and the food was outstanding- the starters were all absolutely delicious and the tomato sauce that the cannelloni came in was outstanding. We will be back and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to all of our family and friends. In fact we already have!

An authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of Bridgend. Loved this little gem! Experienced a lovely family meal here with the in-laws and the service was on point. Could not have wished for better service. They were outstanding! Started with some great cocktails and moved on to apprises and main meals. Loved the pizza, chicken parm and the sea-bream. Their lunch time menus is great value for money.

Absolutely Delicious food, Excellent Service! HIGHLY RECOMMEND 5⭐️ Fabulous atmosphere such a hidden Gem!!! Can’t wait to come back!!

Franco is back! Excellent lunchtime meal with excellent food. Nothing is too much trouble. Wonderful atmosphere.

Food great staff very attentive

Asked for Ravioli Franco suggested The Canaloni....OMG outstanding! Great place , great staff I will return.thxs

Passing through Bridgend we decided on a pizza. Found this amazing takeaway under a full restaurant. Really friendly front of house and an excellent pizza for great value! Highly recommended! 👏🏻

Place and staff very welcoming. Service and food was excellent. My husband had haddock risotto for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed and would highly recommend you try it. Looking forward to our next visit

The food & service were excellent. Franco is a top host.

An absolute gem of a restaurant. The staff couldn’t have been more welcoming, especially for our toddler. Initially concerned over lack of children’s menu, but they could have anything on the menu just a smaller version. It was perfection. The food was delicious. Very impressed (and I hardly ever review but really needed to give credit where credit is due). We shall return.

Food was well cooked full of flavour. Great surroundings and service. Well worth a visit.

Outstanding. Quite possibly the best food in Bridgend. Service was amazing, prices were excellent!

Truly wonderful restaurant, outstanding food and the most friendly attentive staff. Each course was delicious and we can’t wait to return

We had a wonderful meal here. I'd already heard positive reviews from friends, but it exceeded my expectations. The food alone is worth coming back time and time again for....... But the service we received was outstanding. Great attention to detail and completely customer centric staff. Cannot wait to return.

An absolute gem of a place, really friendly staff who care about your experience, lovely building, and the food was superb

I would like to thank Franko and his wonderfull staff for giving us an excellent night out. The food and the service was first class and the atmosphere in the restaraunt made it impossible not to have a good time!! Thanks again from the Robinson family.

Bravi one the best ever Italian / sicilian restaurant I've ever been in , in the UK. Proper Italian food and the owner who is Sicilian like me is a smashing chap , food top notch and service amazing. Kinda pricy but it's worth all the extra cost and more if appreciate great authentic food and service and atmospheric vibes then this is the place to take you other half your family friends lover or heck just yourself . I can not praise this place enough . It's a must try . You be glad you did. After you can take a stroll down Bridgend high street delightful place. And if the restaurant is to pricy for you there's always the pizza shop next door the same people own it and that to does not disappoint. Both places also offer veg and vegan options when requested .

Celebrated our Niece’s 18th Birthdsy last night we LOVED it, excellent food, atmosphere and service…. We were so well looked after nothing was too much trouble thanks so much we will be back 😊

Booked for 6.30 but got there 7pm beyond our control. Rain20mph. Friendly welcome and staff fab. Franco takes orders. Had drinks and mussel/prawn starters. Mains lasagne and il vecchio. Sides mushrooms and salad plus cheesy garlic bread. Dessert 2 rum babas. Thoughly enjoyed the atmosphere and abience. Left 8.40. Superb food and staff great,definately be back here.

Excellent food and excellent service.

Gorgeous restaurant. The food was incredible - the best Mussels I have ever had. The service was amazing, staff were really welcoming and attentive. Will definitely be coming back

Another amazing meal. Food was outstanding and staff were great as usual. Highly recommended for any occasion! Love it here!!

My wife and I went for lunch today, I can honestly say one of the best meals we have had out in ages, Franco and staff make it a great experience- food and wines outstanding, brilliant find.

Consistently excellent food, great staff and a pleasure to visit.

Good food, excellent service, brilliant surroundings and great company.

Without a doubt, absolutely the best restaurant in Bridgend and the best Italian we've been to. Food is delicious, a great choice of wines and you relax as soon as you walk through the doors. Franco, Mario & staff make the experience with their exceptional welcome and service throughout the visit. Can't recommend highly enough. Thank you

Without a doubt, absolutely the best restaurant in Bridgend and the best Italian we've been to. Food is delicious, a great choice of wines and you relax as soon as you walk through the doors. Franco, Mario & staff make the experience with their exceptional welcome and service throughout the visit. Can't recommend highly enough. Thank you.

Absolutely fabulous dining experience. Food was exceptionally delicious. The venue warm and friendly with such a lovely atmosphere. The staff were kind and super efficient and Franco was simply the best! Well done everyone 👍

I visited Franco’s Restaurant with friends to celebrate two Birthdays 🎂 The restaurant was lovely 😍The atmosphere was great 😊The service Franco & his staff provided was excellent ❤️💙& the food was DELICIOUS 😋 I will certainly visit again & will recommend it to others !

One of my favourite places. Franco and his staff make the place a but special.

Couldn't ask for more, fantastic service and accommodated us last minute on NYE after being let down by a poor Bridgend Bistro. Amazing food and delicious wines... Great experience al round and we will be back for sure.

Absolutely superb food and excellent service . Franco made us feel very welcome. Highly recommend ….

Lovely food and service as always. Won't be disappointed

Absolutely stunning food, Really nice service, Amazing atmosphere, See you soon!!!

This is by far the best restaurant to visit in Bridgend. We came for Christmas Eve. It was outstanding. We were well catered for and the staff couldn’t have been any better! This is a definite must for a visit!

Excellent staff highly recommend

A fabulous birthday lunch with our family for grandsons birthday.. Franco as always so welcoming and made our grandsons birthday very special. All the waiters were happy friendly and nothing too much trouble. Food was excellent nothing ‘bought in’ and just heated up everything cooked fresh we all had different meals and thoroughly enjoyed. A definite 5* from us

Excellent food, service and reasonable price

I had a very nice meal. My steak was cooked exactly as I asked and was very tender.

Everything up to Franco's usual high standards, always a wonderful welcome from mine host, great food & a lovely atmosphere.

Best Italian restaurant…. Great food great staff and amazing drinks! Never disappointed.

There’s absolutely no doubt Franco is the best front of house in Bridgend. Always love this restaurant but today exceeded all previous visits.The asparagus starter was as good as always. The linguine fruitti di mare was a new special and was outstanding . Good luck Franco with the new extension . Faultless service always

Such a lovely restaurant. We had a very warm welcome. Excellent food and a lovely birthday surprise. We will definitely visit again soon!

Had a fabulous evening at Il Vecchio. The food was absolutely stunning. Friendly and helpful staff. The atmosphere was great. Would highly recommend this place. Book a table, as it is very popular. Will definitely return.

Beautiful building and interior and delicious food

Great waiters, friendly and lovely .

First time we have been wont be the last everything first class

Great food, great service, nice atmosphere- visited as a group of 4, everything was excellent. Simple short menu but all our choices were a delight. Would highly recommend 👍

Tripadvisor rates this restaurant era highly. This led me to seeking out venue. I was not disappointed. Francos is outstanding. Greeted as if we were regular customers. Franco and his head waiter greeted me wife and grandchild 3 yrs old. Dining room pretty full by end of service. Wife ate table dhote menu (about£14 for 2 course) I had ala carte scallops and Franco recommended veal cutlet not on the menu. I hade aperitevo and large red wife had large white wine, iced water. Grandchild had nice bowl of pasta and was made a fuss of, oh and large plate of garlic bread for all to share. Quality was outstanding to match service. Unfortunately we live 250 miles away so may never visit again but anyone nor Bridgend should seek this diamond out. Thank you Franco

Gorgeous venue, incredible food and the most amazing owner. One of the nicest meals I’ve ever had in one of the loveliest places. Would 100 percent recommend and we will definitely be back!!

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