Franca's Ristorante — Restaurant in Barwon South West

I was lucky enough to get a table for last night's soft opening. As an Italian, I can be very picky about food, especially Italian-inspired food, but I have to say I've finally found a place that isn't afraid to explore our rich culinary tradition, without stopping at a few dishes I've always seen in Australian restaurants. A special mention for the yellowfin tuna, served with a revisited salsa verde that truly impressed me. And thank you so much for putting "zuppa inglese" on the menu, the dessert of...

Absolutely delicious food! Highly recommend trying the chef’s selection! The low lighting and soft music created a lovely atmosphere and made it easy to have a conversation. Staff were friendly, attentive, and really knowledgeable about dietary needs. The gluten-free options were excellent. Each dish was thoughtfully adjusted rather than replaced, so it was great to enjoy the same experience as...

What a hidden gem, literally - got a little lost finding the entrance on the way in, but rolled out like a porchetta! Absolutely beautiful food, hard to find a stand out dish between the Burrata with tomato oil, ragu alla bolognese, porchetta (obviously), triple-cooked potatoes… but wow, the Zuppa Inglese (insert chef’s kiss emoji here) what a way to finish! Thanks to the Chef(s) and staff,...