The best restaurants serving Italian food in Ribble Valley North West

Simply great food, friendly proprietors, the closest I’ve come to real Italian food outside of a few restaurants in London and of course, Italy itself.

Been ordering from here years on and off and food just gets better if anything Amazing food always spot on never had any issues regularly order 10/10

17 of us for a birthday meal celebration. Food excellent as always ambience great, service great, brought cake out lights down and whole restaurant sings happy birthday. Great. Spent all evening until late not rushed, love every time spent st Franco’s.

We went on a Tuesday night, restaurant was quiet. Staff were all lovely and friendly. Garlic bread with cheese to start was lovely, drinks were nice. For mains, my husband ordered a pizza which looked lovely and he enjoyed. I got the monkfish, it was okay but very expensive (£26ish) for what it was. The fish was rubbery and devoid of much flavour. The sauce was really salty and dripping with oil. We asked for the bill, waited 10-15 mins but no one came so we ended up having to go downstairs. As it was sunny, we sat on the rooftop terrace but the furniture is cheap metal chair/table which weren’t very comfortable and the table was a bit wobbly. It is nice but expensive for what it is.

A piece of Italy in the Ribble Valley. Thoroughly well designed and decorated establishment done to a high standard. One of the best looking places in clitheroe. From coffees to cocktails with impeccable service standards. Been back since to the same service and experience. Enjoyed by all. Even baby change facilities which were supplied with everything you're likely to forget!

Lovely birthday Meal with the family. All the staff were so friendly and couldn’t do enough for us. Food was great, would definitely recommend.

Delicious food and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. We Ordered kebabs and pizzas and they were absolutely spot on can’t fault.