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Franks Canteen, Highbury East, London

Franks Canteen

4.9
4.9
325 Reviews
£26 to £40
European
86 Highbury Park, Highbury East, London N5 2XE

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
Franks Canteen serves breakfast, brunch, lunch & dinner with the menus being modern using locally sourced ingredients and worldwide in style.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European, British, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 8:00 am–3:00 pm Wed–Fri 8:00 am–9:30 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Paul Warburton
  • Catering
    Available for outside catering. All events.
  • Private party facilities
    Available for private bookings up to 20 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Highbury
  • Cross street
    Highbury Park
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Closest tube station is Arsenal or Highbury & Islington
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 325 people are saying

Franks Canteen 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Best Value

  • London

    European

  • North London

    Best Overall

  • North London

    Best Food

  • North London

    Best Value

  • North London

    Great for brunch

  • North London

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Franks Canteen is a beloved neighborhood gem celebrated for "truly outstanding" dishes and "lovely helpful friendly service." The menu is "imaginative and delicious," with standout brunches, lunches, and dinners. While some veggie options and special menus may vary, BYOB Wednesdays and "amazing coffee" enhance its charm.

325 Reviews
  1. TIANTIAN

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and friendly service. Nice local spot

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  2. Alison

    London55 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really great brunch at Frank’s canteen with friendly service. Not overcrowded and very relaxed experience, thank you!

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  3. Lisa VIP

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious Mother's Day lunch, lovely food and service, great quality and creative approach. Never dull!

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  4. Catherine

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always so delicious, menu changes all the time and never disappoints. Staff are lovely, nice relaxed vibe, good wine. Five stars!

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  5. Matilda

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice vibes but wouldn’t recommend as a veggie. All veggie options v similar and rich. Service v slow! But BYOB option on Wednesday is lovely way to have small plates affordably

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  6. Jessica VIP

    Hawaii3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The very definition of neighbourhood gem. TRULY OUTSTANDING and punches WAY above its weight. Cannot believe there is not a queue out the door every night or morning. Amazing coffee, stellar brunch, excellent lunches and FANTASTIC DINNER - we always take friends here when they visit North London. And the dessert. Wow. The best!!

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  7. Daniel

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, lovely helpful friendly service. Look forward to returning often!

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  8. Frances

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really friendly service and brilliantly tasty affordable food.

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  9. RACHELLE

    London19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, great food and attentive staff. Definitely one of my favourite places in the area.

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  10. Charlie

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came all the way from Putney to try Frank's canteen and it was great. Lovely atmosphere, great staff and a superb series of small/large plates - really imaginative and delicious. We tried most of the menu and there were too many highlights - maybe the Cime de rapa, butter curry potatoes, poussin, sea bass and white chocolate cheesecake would top the pile. Not forgetting the marinated olives and sourdough with salted honey butter.. Thank you

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FAQs

Franks Canteen does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

Franks Canteen is rated 4.9 stars by 325 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Franks Canteen

86 Highbury Park, Highbury East, London N5 2XE

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Highbury Park
  • Neighborhood
    Highbury
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 8:00 am–3:00 pm Wed–Fri 8:00 am–9:30 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    European, British, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Closest tube station is Arsenal or Highbury & Islington
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paul Warburton
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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