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This is a great little neighborhood Italian bar. We had walked by it a couple of times, so had decided to give it a try. We arrived earlier in the eve…
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The first thing you see upon arriving at Franchi Brothers are the words Italian Bar boldly emblazoned across the top of the storefront. Charming Itali…
Adam Scarf
Italian Bar Franchi Brothers
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Best pizza I've had in Australia. Real authentic Italian food, wine and atmosphere. Filippo and all the staff were very accommodating and friendly. If…
Fabian Lopez
Italian Bar Franchi Brothers
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7 Reviews on “Italian Bar Franchi Brothers”
This is a great little neighborhood Italian bar. We had walked by it a couple of times, so had decided to give it a try. We arrived earlier in the evening, so it wasn’t too crowded yet. Most (if not all) of the staff are Italian, so it was easy to imagine that you were in Italy. We started with some cocktails, and can highly recommend their barrel-aged negroni, which is one of the better ones in Sydney. It was dark too which showed the aging of the negroni in the barrel. We started with one of the meat and cheese boards (yum!), and shared a couple of pizzas. Both were delicious! And the price was very reasonable for what we got. Would definitely go back here in a heartbeat.
The first thing you see upon arriving at Franchi Brothers are the words Italian Bar boldly emblazoned across the top of the storefront. Charming Italian knick knacks are on display in the front window, and the biggest table in the restaurant is attached to an old auto-rickshaw — it really doesnt get much more Italian than this. As we walked through the cozy interiors (past a very tempting display of cakes and pastries), and down the stairs, we entered a beautiful courtyard with grapevines covering the walls and ceiling. Since it was winter when we dined at Franchis, most of the vines were bare, but in summer the courtyard is transformed into a lush green space reminiscent of sitting in the middle of a vineyard.The menu is very traditional with a great range of different pizzas; we ordered the simple but always good margherita, and the Tartufo E Salsiccia which comprised of mozzarella, mushrooms, Sardinian sausage, truffle oil, rocket, and parmesan. Both were fantastic. The beautiful toppings were perfectly balanced with each other allowing all the flavours to sing and we found ourselves going back for more, slice after slice, ignoring our full stomachs. To complete the dinner, we also had sides of antipasto and a polenta and mushroom dish which were both excellent complements to the pizza.The staff at Franchis were all friendly and attentive, and the owners passion and love for Italian cuisine were evident in the restaurants design and of course the wonderful food. I can see myself coming back to unwind and feast on pizza perhaps after a day of shopping in the very fashionable suburb of Paddington. The atmosphere is very inviting, and the location is quite central so it would be a very easy stop to make, not that you really need the excuse!
Best pizza I’ve had in Australia. Real authentic Italian food, wine and atmosphere. Filippo and all the staff were very accommodating and friendly. If you want real Italian food and service look no further.
Yummiest pizza of MY LIFE (rocket & truffle oil), woke up in the morn dreaming of it, with excellent staff and beautiful vibe. Shall be going back for more.
The most authentic and delicious pizza I have found since moving to Paddington. Lovely staff, beautiful setting and atmosphere, delicious Italian wine to pair with equally delicious food. I’ve been several times for dinner and the quality has been consistent. I’ve recommended Franchi Brothers to a few friends and they have had great experiences too. Can’t fault this place.
One is the most truly delightful meals I’ve had in quite a long time:; the presentation, the service, just made it perfect. All staff friendly and happy upon arrival so the immediate feel was warming. The food was simply spectacular; I’m a cheese fanatic so the zucchini Gorgonzola was absolutely beautiful. My mouth is watering; another stand out was the tiramisu. I’ve always thought I was a big tiramisu fan, but now I’m basically a fan girl that wants to eat this every single day. Wow this is beyond amazing. I’ve never had one this good. I need to go back! You must must must have this!
Family inspired Italian food in a relaxed and authentic setting. This place feels and smells you are taking a journey through Italy. For starters we were treated to the antipasto options. These plates had a taste that meant they could be a meal in themselves. We loved the green & black olives, salami, tomato & buffalo mozzarella and olive & garlic focaccia – absolutely delicious and a great start to the meal. Pair these with the beautifully light Italian red and white wines on offer. Mains were just as much a feast for the senses as the starters. We munched into the zucchini and gorgonzola, the classic magherita and tartufo & salsiccia pizzas. With that authentic pizza dough and toppings that complement each other without being overpowering means grab yourself a large – you will not be disappointed. The cheesey salad which has pizza dough croutons through it is a great side!After all the above I was worried that I might not have room for dessert, however, when I saw the Nutella calzone I was salivating! Located on Oxford street, Paddington this is an easy location to get to and you will find free parking after 6pm. Keep this restaurant in mind for functions as they have a great outdoor space out the back under the vines or a separate dining area upstairs. The staff make this place an experience and we will most certainly be dining again at Franchi Brothers!