Franco’s Pizza and Steakhouse - Edmonton, Alberta

Stopped in on a recommendation, reviews seemed alright. By far one of the worst meals I have ever had. Ordered dry ribs to start and they came out pretty quick, but very well done - almost like they had been sitting and refried for our order. Meal was a chicken parm, which ... as per the menu comes with pasta, starter salad or soup and garlic toast. I order it with a Cesar salad. I get chicken parm, salad and toast - no big deal maybe I wasn’t clear enough or there was a miscommunication. I get a few bites into my salad after trying to separate it from the sauce and warm chicken, and there’s a hair under my last bite of salad (that I took) which at that point was just soaking in tomato water... So I try the chicken. By far the worst chicken I’ve ever had - you can tell it’s not real chicken, is more like rubber. $25 for chicken that isn’t real is a little too much for me. My partner tried it and spit it out saying it taste like fish. Onto the “garlic” toast then, well it’s just buttered toast. Partner had the chicken cordon bleu and chewed the chicken so long he had to spit it back into his plate. I genuinely do not understand how this place has 4.4 stars - I’d give it a 0/5 if I could. Waitress was alright, she took my meal off the bill without questioning it. Read more

Rare miss for the restaurant today. Ordered an appetizer which was forgotten, the specials were various parmagiana, I requested egg plant and received chicken. The restaurant was not very busy, but staff were slow and sparse so flagging someone down was not going to happen. It also took 40 ... min to even get the meals after ordering so to wait for a remake was not really feasible. We are never in any sort of a rush, so time isn't ever a major concern. Again, this is a rare miss but a miss regardless. We have been coming here for years and will continue to do so, hopefully this can be taken as constructive. Read more

Had a lovely dinner with my family. Everything was perfect. We had the meat lovers pizza accompanied by calamari and BBQ chicken wings. It was all delicious and served in a timely manner. Our server (Lauren) was very friendly and attentive.

*Food* Penne Rustica (10/10): Simply delicious! It is a flavor-packed delight. This dish is a heavenly blend of rich flavors and comforting textures, making it an absolute winner for those seeking a satisfying pasta experience. Baked Lasagna and Meat Sauce (10/10): I am not a lasagna fan, but this dish is out ... of this world. As simple and unoriginal as it sounds, it is their best seller. A must-try dish for sure, tastes like homemade food. *Service* The staff is super friendly, and the owners usually are there keeping an eye on the place, which is indicative of good service and hospitality. *Atmosphere* A true definition of a hidden gem. This place is a local business, with super delicious authentic Italian food. Definitely paying this place a visit again. Read more

First off, the bartender/server was very friendly and made the initial impression a pleasant one. 🙂 I went to Franco's based on other reviews, and ordered the seafood lasagna (served with garlic toast) and a starter Caesar salad. I was not disappointed. The salad was a nice size, and ... had great taste. Croutons were crunchy but not dried out. I think the only thing I would do differently is include a lemon wedge. But like I said, a very tasty salad. The seafood lasagna came out not long after. Served in a stainless steel wok style bowl, looked very appealing. From the first bite it was so GOOD! Shrimp and crab meat were in decent proportions, and the sauce very flavorful. The only real disappointment was the garlic toast. It was a slice of white bread toasted with very slight amounts of garlic salt. A french loaf and garlic spread would have been more appealing and flavorful. When considering the quality of the meal and the service, I would happily go there again and recommend it to anyone reading this! Read more