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Franca

Shop 2/81 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia

Recommended by 30 people

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Shop 2/81 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia

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+61 2 9167 2921
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Franca

Franca brings Parisian brasserie swagger to Potts Point without the stiffness. Neighbourhood tables trade tips on the Moreton Bay bug in rich butter and the chicken liver parfait. Steaks land with dialed-in cuisson—crisp fries piled high and mash alongside. Staff work the dim room with easy warmth, pouring regional French bottles and shaking cold martinis while freshly shucked oysters keep the room buzzing. The meal wraps up over warm passionfruit soufflé.

  • Bustling Brasserie Atmosphere: A softly lit, vibrant dining room with Parisian bistro charm, tailored for date nights, birthdays, and celebrations.
  • Signature Moreton Bay Bug: A standout Australian shellfish program featuring tender Moreton Bay bug prepared in rich sauces, butter, or quick bar rolls.
  • Tableside Hospitality: Attentive floor staff guide guests through the menu, offer sommelier-led wine pairings, and portion plates tableside.
  • Steak Frites & Classic Sides: Seared steak frites served with house bérnaise alongside golden fries and smooth potato mash.
  • Curated Cellar & Cocktails: An expansive wine cellar spanning French regions paired with briskly poured classic martinis.
  • Signature Soufflés: Light, oven-fresh soufflés in rotating flavors like passionfruit and raspberry to round out dinner.
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Why Diners Choose Franca Brasserie

Discover Parisian swagger and elevated brasserie dining on Macleay Street—reserve your table for an electric night out.

  • Signature Moreton Bay Bug Program

    Franca anchors its modern French brasserie repertoire with Australian native crustacean specialties, serving Moreton Bay bug across delicate ravioli, rich sauces, and buttery rolls.

    The Bay Bug was the softest lobster you'll taste as it melts away in your mouth.

    Wook Chung

  • Dedicated Fast-Turn Bar Seatings

    Guests seeking an unhurried, spontaneous aperitif can drop in for dedicated one-hour bar seatings featuring signature bug rolls and classic martinis.

    These limited 1hr seatings a perfect for a quick bite to eat and other menu options are also available to order.

    Niki Vasiliadis

  • Attentive Tableside Care and Dish Portioning

    Franca pairs brasserie indulgence with hands-on hospitality, where attentive floor staff guide guests through the menu and personally carve and portion dishes tableside.

    noemi cut up our food and portioned it correctly. Fun staff and overall amazing, couldn’t be better.

    Perri Kapnias

  • Sommelier-Guided French Wine Curation

    Dining is elevated by an extensive French-led cellar with tailored wine pairings and cocktail recommendations delivered by knowledgeable sommeliers and front-of-house staff.

    The wine list is extensive, and I thoroughly enjoyed the bourgogne rouge and savigne that I was recommended by their knowledgeable sommelier.

    Daryl Teoh

  • Milestone Celebrations and Dressed-Up Nights

    With soft lighting, plush seating, and an electric room tempo, Franca serves as Potts Point's premier destination for birthdays, milestone catch-ups, and stylish date nights.

    would definitely recommend for birthdays, dates and a catch up with the girls.

    Nicole Adolphe

  • Dynamic Evening Energy for Social Dining

    A packed-house buzz and chic Parisian atmosphere provide the perfect backdrop for evenings that seamlessly transition from aperitifs to decadent dining.

    Perfect for date night,girls night out,or just going out for drinks and dinner!

    J G

Most praised dishes and drinks from the brasserie menu

  • Moreton Bay Bug

    We tried the Moreton Bay Bug and it was absolutely divine, I couldn't get enough of the sauce and the freshness of this dish.

    Laura Marie

  • Steak Frites

    Then into the star of the show- steak frites & delicious bernaise.

    Lianne Seidenman

  • Chicken Liver Parfait

    The chicken liver parfait is a must

    Niki Vasiliadis

  • Classic Martini

    the martini’s were heavenly.

    J G

Other favorites

Desserts and sweet finishes to round out the Parisian dining experience

  • Passionfruit Soufflé

    and for desert the passionfruit soufflé and a banana one.

    Nicole Adolphe

  • Mille-Feuille

    Mille-Feuille with vanilla custard, blackberrry and rosemary ice cream is a delight.

    Niki Vasiliadis

  • Macadamia Brûlée

    The macadamia brûlée and the steak tartare were the highlight for me.

    Marie Le Brun

  • Lemon Tart

    We also loved the raspberry soufflé and lemon tart.

    Maeva McCabe

Beyond the menu

Above-and-beyond hospitality touches that elevate the dining room experience

  • Tableside Dish Portions and Carving

    Floor staff provide attentive tableside care by actively cutting and portioning shared dishes right at the table.

  • One-on-One Menu Consultations

    Servers take the time to sit directly with guests to walk through the menu and tailor courses to specific preferences.

  • Attentive Halal Accommodations

    The kitchen and floor staff attentively adapt to specific halal requirements to ensure a seamless dining experience.

  • Native French Hospitality and Sommelier Pairings

    Guests receive an authentic French greeting upon arrival from bilingual floor staff, paired with sommelier-led recommendations for French wines.

Before you head over

Essential advice on seating windows, standout ordering, and dietary accommodations to ensure a seamless visit—reserve your table in Potts Point.

  • Opt for 1-Hour Bar Seatings for Quick Bites

    For a brisk visit before a busy evening, reserve the limited one-hour seating to enjoy quick bar bites like Moreton Bay bug rolls, chicken liver parfait, and classic martinis without navigating the slower pacing of a packed dinner service.

  • Focus on the Signature Moreton Bay Bug and Parfait

    Anchor your meal around the house-favorite Moreton Bay bug—whether served warm with café de Paris butter, in a roll, or over pasta—and the velvety chicken liver parfait, which diners consistently highlight as standout preparations.

  • Rely on the Floor Staff for Dietary Needs and Carving

    Franca comfortably accommodates halal dietary requests when informed, and servers are known to guide diners through the menu, offer sommelier pairings, and portion or cut sharing plates directly at the table.

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