Franc

B Brenna Venkatesh 13 reviews 2 August 2026

Had a great lunch at Franc recently. The food was spot on (delicious lamb!) and the service was super. Would definitely recommend this gem.

J JOHAN BRITS 39 reviews · Local Guide 11 June 2026

We loved everything about this place. The hospitality is genuinely warm and personal, making you feel right at home from the moment you arrive. The chef works alone in the kitchen, creating some of the best French-inspired dishes we’ve had, and somehow makes it all look effortless. The food is a perfect example of what happens when someone truly understands exceptional ingredients and knows how to elevate them into something spectacular. The constantly changing menu keeps things exciting and gives you a reason to come back again and again. We can’t wait to return and see what’s next.

S Scarlett Franklin 65 reviews · Local Guide 19 May 2026

We love this restaurant, always a great choice on the menu, fabulous wine and great service too ❤️

C Chiara Prosperi 2 reviews 8 May 2026

Polly and Dave’s restaurant is one of these places where you keep going back again and again. We’ve been a few times since its opening and it’s become a family favourite. The restaurant is bright and welcoming, while the food it’s just gorgeous, always seasonal, of the highest quality and cooked to perfection! There is also a superb choice of wine and drinks, not to mention the champagne ! You can’t leave without trying Dave’s desserts - chocolate marquese caramel & ginger yes please! Or tart tatin to die for! Franc is a little gem to enjoy!

A Amanda Farrant 2 reviews 3 May 2026

We were regulars at Dave Hart and Polly Pleasence's amazing Folkestone Wine Company. Their latest venture, Franc of Canterbury, is a little bit further afield for us but definitely worth the journey every time. The owners have smashed it again. Our latest visit was to treat my brother who hadn't eaten at the FWC or Franc before. We booked upstairs for the fine dining lunchtime experience. The lamb, chicken and scallop mains we had were each out of this world. Cooked to perfection. Dave's sauces as ever made you want to lick the plate clean (which we had to try hard to refrain from). And my brother's face when he tasted Dave's chocolate marquise was priceless. Service was great and the staff were really friendly, as always. The wine list is excellent too and unbelievably priced compared to so many places in Kent. In fact, overall, for the amazing quality of the food and wine compared to many other restaurants we've visited, it's such good value. (We've paid more in some gastropubs for lesser quality!) Dave's menu is nice and simple with a selection of small plates and 2-3 mains specials with a variation of prices. Perfectly cooked chips and salad (with an amzing french dressing) can be ordered extra. It's definitely worth leaving some room in your tummy for Dave's outstanding desserts. Franc is in a very old and beautifully cosy building on Northgate - typical of Canterbury properties - with a fabulous 'view from the loo' over beautiful gardens. In the evening especially, the colourful downstairs wine bar and busy tables create a vibrant buzzy atmosphere that looks like it must be the place to be when you're passing by outside. Dining upstairs for a very French 'pris fixe' lunch is an altogether different experience with crisp white table linen in a small, but relaxed and intimate, light and airy room. Night and day, both experiences offer something a bit different in very much Dave and Polly's unique and homely style. This is a winery and eating place that Canterbury has been crying out for for decades. Highly recommend!