Franco's – Italian Restaurant in Poole

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Wine Bar & Italian Tapas

Served with sweet chilli sauceCalamari Diavola£8.20
and olive oil served with breadKing Prawns Diavola£8.20
& white wine. Served with breadKing Prawns Porcini£8.95
King Prawns PorciniCooked with wild mushrooms, garlic, olive oil & white wine. Served with bread.£8.95
Fried whitebaitPate Dello Chef£7.95
Special home made pate served with breadFunghi al Pepe Sauce£8.50
Mushrooms cooked in a creamy pepper sauce, toppedwith mozzarella cheese & finished in the oven. Served with bread.£8.95
Prawn cocktailSardine alla Livornese£7.95
tomato sauce & white wineGarlic Bread£8.95
PlainGarlic Bread with Mozzarella£4
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella cheeseGarlic Bread Prosciutto£5.30
With cheese & hamRustic Bread£5.30

Menu items and prices as published by the restaurant, collected on 17/09/2026. Dishes and prices change; please check with the restaurant when you book.

Location and map

Franco's, 7 Station Approach, Poole BH18 8AX

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About Franco's

Franco's is an Italian restaurant in Poole. Its premises are on 7 Station Approach, postcode BH18 8AX. The venue falls within the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area in South West. The BH18 postcode district has 4 further listings on UK Rest, shown below.

As the restaurant puts it: “Franco's is a small family run business which has been busy satisfying his customers for 30 years in a small village situated in Broadstone, Dorset. Recently refurbished to accommodate a new bar and restaurant with a change to Italian Tapas menu will bring more joy and satisfaction to….” We found 12 dishes on the restaurant's own menu, with prices from £4 to £8.95. Prices are inexpensive, rated £ on our three-point scale.

Customers can use table bookings. At its latest food hygiene inspection on 24/07/2025, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole gave it a rating of 4 (good). For bookings and questions, call 01202 601166.

Services and facilities

Takes reservations

Food hygiene rating

Food hygiene 4/5 (Good) – inspected on 24/07/2025 by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. View on the Food Standards Agency website.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Franco's?

Franco's is at 7 Station Approach, Poole BH18 8AX. It is in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area.

What is the phone number for Franco's?

You can call Franco's on 01202 601166.

What type of food does Franco's serve?

Franco's serves Italian food. Its published menu lists 12 dishes.

Can I book a table at Franco's?

Yes, Franco's accepts table reservations. Call 01202 601166 to book.

How expensive is Franco's?

Franco's is inexpensive (£ on a scale of £ to £££). Menu prices range from £4 to £8.95.

What is the food hygiene rating of Franco's?

Franco's has a food hygiene rating of 4 (good) after an inspection on 24/07/2025, awarded by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

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