Canterbury's newest sensation is Franc, a stylish neighbourhood restaurant from the brainchild of chefs Dave Hart and Polly Pleasance - the pair behind the renowned Folkestone Wine Company. Hart has garnered widespread acclaim for his culinary prowess, most notably during their previous venture where they showcased incredible French-leaning dishes.
One evening I had the pleasure of dining at Franc upstairs in a higgledy-piggledy room featuring just 26 seats and mismatched crockery. The wine bar downstairs offers a slightly reduced capacity menu with dishes such as _fromage de tête_ with cornichons and roast lamb with flageolet beans.
The set lunch menu was, however, the real star of the show - it offered an array of delicious dishes including slices of fried duck breast served with caramelised chicory, vast homemade chips, and a beautifully dressed salad that epitomized simplicity and excellence in French cuisine.
A visit to Franc would be a rare treat for anyone fortunate enough to dine at this beautiful neighbourhood restaurant.
One evening I had the pleasure of dining at Franc upstairs in a higgledy-piggledy room featuring just 26 seats and mismatched crockery. The wine bar downstairs offers a slightly reduced capacity menu with dishes such as _fromage de tête_ with cornichons and roast lamb with flageolet beans.
The set lunch menu was, however, the real star of the show - it offered an array of delicious dishes including slices of fried duck breast served with caramelised chicory, vast homemade chips, and a beautifully dressed salad that epitomized simplicity and excellence in French cuisine.
A visit to Franc would be a rare treat for anyone fortunate enough to dine at this beautiful neighbourhood restaurant.
their set lunch menu is TO DIE FOR, i mean who wouldn't love fried duck breast with caramelised chicory and homemade chips? 
and don't even get me started on the wine bar downstairs, it's like they're speaking my language already 
gotta add franc to my list of fave restaurants ASAP! 
Their menu sounds like a love letter to French cuisine, and I mean that in the best way possible 
. I'm all about those nostalgic feels when it comes to food, you know? There's just something special about revisiting classic dishes with a modern twist.
. It's like they took all the fuss out of fine dining and just let the food speak for itself. And that fried duck breast with caramelised chicory? Game. Changer. 
Franc sounds like an absolute dream come true! 26 seats in a higgledy-piggledy room? that's so intimate and cozy 
. And the fact that they have those fancy wine bars downstairs is just the icing on the cake 
. The menu sounds SO on point, especially that caramelised chicory with fried duck breast... I need to get myself there ASAP! 
who else has tried Franc yet?
. It made me think about how we can sometimes overcomplicate things in life. I've been there too, where I overthink something and it just becomes a mess 
. But Franc showed me that sometimes less is more.
they've got an amazing vibe going on downstairs at the wine bar, but honestly can't wait to try their set lunch menu out – fried duck breast sounds insane 
. Have you tried their wine bar downstairs too? I'm defo gonna check it out and grab a bite (or two, or three...) 
. I mean, I got there and the vibe was so cozy, but if you're gonna sit downstairs, you should at least have like 50 people in the wine bar area 
. And what's up with mismatched crockery? It looked like a thrift store or something 
. Don't get me wrong, the food was insane... I mean, who doesn't love fried duck breast and caramelized chicory on their plate?