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Franklins Restaurant Exterior at Night - Franklins, London,

Franklins

4.4 (304)
£26 to £40
British
157 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HX

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Franklins is a neighborhood restaurant dedicated to the sourcing, preparation and cooking of quality, seasonal, local ingredients. Our menu changes daily to reflect this.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 8299 9598
  • Website
    http://www.franklinsrestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ralf Wittig
  • Catering
    Using the downstairs dining room and the whole restaurant or at any venue outside we can cater for many different functions. Our ever changing seasonal menu can be easily adapted for a variety of events.
  • Location
    157 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HX
  • Neighborhood
    East Dulwich
  • Parking details
    In Bawdale road adjoining the property with no restrictions
  • Public transit
    By Bus - 185, 40, 176 buses run past regularly, usually in bunches of 4By Train - Franklins is 10 mins walk from East Dulwich station which runs north to London Bridge and south to East Croydon. By Overground - The London Overground now runs to Forest Hill station- cross over (bus stop outside The Capitol) and take a 176
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Franklins's menu was last updated on 8/5/2024.

Featured Drinks

  • Daily Cocktail£11.00

    A.v.Wees & Frasinelli Prosecco

    • Guest Wine£11.00

      Saint-Véran 11.00 /13.00 Rasteau 10.50 /12.50

      Starters

      • Tomato, bread & garlic soup

        • Courgette, Cobnuts, Rustler & Rocket

          • Pork belly & sweet tomato jam

            • Anchovies, potatoes, cucumber, boiled egg & frisée£9.75

              • Quail & red cabbage coleslaw£9.75

                • Prawns & aioli£12.95

                  Mains

                  • Beetroot, Jerusalem artichoke & crème fraîche blini

                    • Sea bream, cauliflower, olives, lambs lettuce & paprika mayonnaise

                      • Salt beef brisket, lentils & green sauce£25.50

                        • Sea bream, cauliflower, olives, lambs lettuce & paprika mayonnaise£26.50

                          • Spring chicken, peas, broad beans & cherry vine tomatoes£26.95

                            • Barnsley chop, chickpeas & aubergine£27.00

                              • Sirloin & horseradish£27.50

                                Sides

                                • New Potatoes£3.95

                                  • Greens£3.95

                                    • Green Salad£3.95

                                      • Chips£4.50

                                        Puddings

                                        • Summer pudding

                                          • Lemon curd ripple ice cream

                                            • Spiced apple & custard tart

                                              • Summer pudding£8.50

                                                • Spiced apple & custard tart£8.75

                                                  Last updated: August 5, 2024

                                                  What 304 people are saying

                                                  Franklins reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                  4.4
                                                  4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                  • 4.4Food
                                                  • 4.5Service
                                                  • 4.4Ambience
                                                  • 4.2Value

                                                  Noise • Energetic

                                                  Loved For

                                                  • South East London

                                                    Gluten-free-friendly

                                                  • South East London

                                                    Vegetarian-friendly

                                                  • South East London

                                                    British

                                                  Review summary

                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                  Franklins consistently delivers "great food" with an inviting "neighbourhood bistro" atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "friendly service" and "excellent set lunch menu." While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the "fish cookery" and desserts are highlights. The restaurant is ideal for intimate dinners or "lovely sunset" views, offering a "winning combination" of ambiance and cuisine.

                                                  304 Reviews

                                                  1. CAROLINE

                                                    London7 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined 4 days ago

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Another lovely dinner here, great food and friendly service

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                                                  2. Yvonne

                                                    London2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on May 10, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    A great atmosphere is always good, but when the food is also excellent then it’s a winning combination! Thank you for a great evening last night! We all had a wonderful time. The Cod was amazing 😎🙏

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                                                  3. Annabel

                                                    Warwickshire20 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on May 9, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Had a wonderful evening. The waitresses were so lovely, professional and attentive. The whole atmosphere was buzzing in a really nice local families/friends enjoying a catch up kind of way.

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                                                  4. Heather

                                                    London59 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on May 9, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Franklin's offers an excellent 2 course set lunch for £21.50 with 3 choices in each course and an optional dessert. Today we had rollmop and potato salad starters and chicken, cauliflower and chorizo mains. All delicious. Friendly and efficient service. Highly recommended.

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                                                  5. Andrea

                                                    London2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on May 6, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Fabulous set lunch menu - delicious food and very reasonably priced.

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                                                  6. Alastair

                                                    London2 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on May 4, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Terrific. We both enjoyed the roast there and the waitress was fantastic.

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                                                  7. Annabel

                                                    Warwickshire20 reviews

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on May 2, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    Lovely spot for a sunset. Delicious food. The chips are amazing

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                                                  8. katie

                                                    Toronto1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on April 23, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    A lovely lunch - great food and great service - in the heart of East Dulwich!!

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                                                  9. Oz

                                                    Glasgow1 review

                                                    5.0

                                                    Dined on April 8, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                    2. Food 5
                                                    3. Service 5
                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                    Lovely traditional English food, big fan of the pickled pigeon and pork belly. Service was lowkey, friendly, prompt and overall excellent.

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                                                  10. Jane VIP

                                                    London108 reviews

                                                    4.0

                                                    Dined on April 4, 2025

                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                    2. Food 4
                                                    3. Service 4
                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                    The perfect neighbourhood bistro. Fish cookery especially strong, sourced from excellent local suppliers. Fair prices for wines by the glass and my son swears by the draught Guinness.

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                                                  FAQs

                                                  Franklins is rated 4.4 stars by 304 OpenTable diners.

                                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                  2. United Kingdom
                                                  3. London
                                                  4. South East London
                                                  5. East Dulwich

                                                  Make a reservation

                                                  2 people
                                                  7:00 PM
                                                  Booked 8 times today
                                                  Google Map for Franklins

                                                  157 Lordship Lane, London, SE22 8HX

                                                  Dining areas

                                                  Additional information

                                                  • Neighborhood
                                                    East Dulwich
                                                  • Hours of operation
                                                    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:30 pm
                                                  • Price
                                                    £26 to £40
                                                  • Cuisines
                                                    British
                                                  • Dining style
                                                    Casual Dining
                                                  • Dress code
                                                    Casual Dress
                                                  • Parking details
                                                    In Bawdale road adjoining the property with no restrictions
                                                  • Public transit
                                                    By Bus - 185, 40, 176 buses run past regularly, usually in bunches of 4By Train - Franklins is 10 mins walk from East Dulwich station which runs north to London Bridge and south to East Croydon. By Overground - The London Overground now runs to Forest Hill station- cross over (bus stop outside The Capitol) and take a 176
                                                  • Payment options
                                                    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                  • Executive chef
                                                    Ralf Wittig
                                                  • Additional
                                                    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                  • Website
                                                    http://www.franklinsrestaurant.com/
                                                  • Phone number
                                                    020 8299 9598
                                                  • Catering
                                                    Using the downstairs dining room and the whole restaurant or at any venue outside we can cater for many different functions. Our ever changing seasonal menu can be easily adapted for a variety of events.
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