Classic Italian pasta dish with creamy eggs, crispy pancetta, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper.
Pizza • Pasta • Steak • Italian
"First time visiting Frankie and Benny's with a friend. We were politely welcomed to a seat and asked if we would like anything to drink before the waitress left. We asked for some time to decide what we wanted to order. The waitress returned promptly after serving customers who were ready to order. This was reasonable time for us. We then ordered drinks and two courses each. A starter and a main. The drinks were brought over in good time for us to settle and have a chat. The starters arrived not long after. My friend ordered a garlic bread pizza which he described as greasy but tasty. I decided to have the mozzarella dippers which tasted bland, even with the sauce. A couple of them were overcooked. For our mains we ordered a vegan burger with sweet potato fries and a plain 6oz burger with fries. The vegan burger was very tasty, however the sweet potato fries were slightly overcooked but still rather nice. The plain 6oz burger arrived : not plain. It had to be sent back and corrected. However my friend was pleased with it once it came back. We were rather full afterwards and decided to pass on trying a dessert. We asked for the tab and it came back to us at an incorrect amount. We soon realised they charged for a jug of the cocktail I ordered instead of a glass and 2 servings of coke. We brought this up to the waitress and she fixed the issue with the cocktail but informed us that because we ordered the coke from the main menu, instead of the side menu (even though they are the same price) that the refills would not be free. 7/10 food. 6/10 service. Wouldn't be somewhere I'd go back in a hurry as there are far superior eateries for similar prices."
Wine • Beer • Brunch • American
"Booked a table for mother’s day and got to restaurant and had to wait 40 minutes for a table . All they said is they are busy. Happened to lots of other people who had to wait a lot longer. No staff gave any explanation. Very noisy in restaurant."
Bbq • Burgers • American • Fast Food
"The food was fantastic, and the portion sizes have returned to what they used to be. The chicken burger with BBQ sauce is a must-try, as well as the chicken and rib combo—both are excellent choices. Coupled with great service, it made for a wonderful evening!"
Pizza • Pasta • Drinks • Cheese
"Food tasted good but can’t say it was very fresh. The king prawn appetizer made with frozen prawns (which no one will call King Prawn in size, large sure) was clearly microwaved, it was steaming in the middle and there was spatter on the side of the bowl. It was also the same sauce they used for the arrabbiata. Which again, tasted fine but not very fresh. It was microwaved and so the pasta had a weird texture, the chicken pieces in it were quite bland but cooked properly. We also had the bolognese which was honestly so disappointing, you’d think an Italian restaurant would be able to do a good bolognese. But it was extremely greasy with a pool of oil at the bottom of the plate and there was barely any sauce, the mince was pretty dry. Cloudy lemonade did not taste much of lemonade. It was the same color as fresh cloudy apple juice. And it tasted like it was lemonade mixed with that. Quite strange. Service was very good though, the servers were friendly and attentive."
Brunch • Italian • American • Breakfast
"Despite reserving a table for four two days ahead of time, we were informed upon arrival that we would have to wait 20 to 30 minutes for our table. I waited for 25 minutes with my elderly mother and three-year-old daughter, but the table was still unavailable. Other patrons mentioned they had been waiting for 45 minutes. Eventually, we decided to go next door to Friendly Phil's, where we were seated within five minutes in a much nicer and better-organized environment. Overall, our experience at Frankie and Benny's was terrible; it was clear they had overbooked and the staff couldn’t manage the situation. I won’t be returning."
Fish • Pizza • Cakes • Italian
"I am a frequent visitor to Frankie and Benny's in Newcastle, going to this branch a little less frequently than the brnach at the Gate, which is in a far better location near the cinema. This branch feels a little smaller and less private inside, with big glass windows overlooking a busy street.This restaurant chain is classically Italian in flavour, playing non stop easy listening style songs, lots of Sinatra too, as you eat. the decor is done very well, with murals depicting the history of the restaurant's owners.The menu is typical Italian with a personal edge, dishes like Mama's cheese bake' and New York cheesecake' spring to mind. It is done in an attempt to transport you into a different time and place. The food is always tasty and wholesome. Pizzas have a fresh vegetable base, no fake cheese or pizza sauce here. Dishes are always well cooked and done to personal specification.This branch always provides less in portion to the one at the Gate, for some reason, but this is my only complaint. The staff here are friendly, student hip-hop types who are quick to serve, happy and talkative. Great menu for kids and adults alike. Prices are reasonable but a little higher than similar pizza outlets, but worth it for the environment you eat in."
"Not a fan. The food here is bland and unimaginative. We used to eat here while waiting for films to start. Never really liked it, but they used to have a bacon and avocado salad that was ok. That's gone now. The atmosphere is loud and chaotic, they play this horrible song whenever it's someone's birthday. This wouldn't be that bad except everyone brings their kids there for birthdays, so the song blares out every half an hour or so. It's mind numbing. They appear to be aiming for Italian American themed food, but are falling desperately short. Maybe had Chef Boyardee opened a chain restaurant, this is what it would be. In short, if you like the food at Chuck E Cheese, but are put off by animatronics, this place is for you."
Kebab • Cafés • Pizza • Mexican
Pasta • Pizza • Steak • Italian
"I was disappointed that I had made a reservation online and received confirmation, but when we arrived at the restaurant, they could not find any record of it. However, they managed to find a table for us and the service was good. However, when our server was bringing us the bill, he was interrupted by someone who I believe was the manager. Despite explaining that he was busy, he was made to clean another table while the manager waited to set it. As a result, we had to wait longer to receive our bill. When our server finally brought it to us, he was embarrassed and apologized, asking if the manager was right to make him deal with the vacant table before bringing our bill. We expressed that we felt the manager was in the wrong. This was disappointing and it overshadowed our dining experience.incerely, Ian Williams"
Pizza • Pasta • Cheese • Italian
"Fantastic (safe) family Christmas meal at Prezzo Cheam. Lovely staff were taking all the right Covid precautions and we felt extra safe as the restaurant was almost empty. Wheelchair access was easy as the restaurant is totally level. Gluten free pizza and garlic bread were...very tasty and safe. Would have been nice to have more dessert options, but in the end I was too full anyway. The others in our family told me they enjoyed their delicious looking meals to. Recommended."
Vegan • Pasta • British • Vegetarian
"have given an impetus to the current decision, still best. nice staff and good food. super fast service many gluten-free and vegan options and they were happy to change to another dish, take out the huh and replace with ham. nothing was too much and our waitress was happy to have a sweat with us."
Wine • Pizza • American
"After I made a reservation through OpenTable, the restaurant had no record of my booking. It was meant to be a surprise for a birthday celebration, and we ended up having to sit at two separate tables (there were six of us). Initially, the restaurant staff was not very accommodating, but after I found the confirmation email for my reservation, they apologized and offered us a bottle of wine, along with a discount on our bill. I didn't share my experience at the time, and I don't think I'll be rushing to return."
Cafés • Kebab • Seafood • Asiatic
"I really enjoy this quaint and charming old-fashioned restaurant. The food is always delicious and the staff is very helpful, although sometimes a bit slow. It is worth the wait, especially for their fantastic breakfast special once a week."
Pizza • Steak • Pasta • European
"The food at this restaurant is very simple and basic. It's not something I would recommend sharing with friends. The restaurant could definitely improve by using higher quality ingredients and incorporating more flavors."
Kebab • Seafood • Mexican • European
"Nice little F&B franchise. We've been quite a few times in recent months and after a dip in service and quality, this restaurant has definitely picked up. The food quality is good with increasing choice for vegetarians and vegans which is a plus. The service team are very friendly, especially Lorna, one of the Managers. Please keep up the good work."
Steak • Mexican • Italian • American
"We arrived at the restaurant only to find that the table we had reserved was not actually booked, despite receiving confirmation. It seems that this online booking service relies on staff at the venue to manually input reservations, which did not happen in our case. I would not recommend using this service and would also caution against booking at Frankie and Benny's through this platform."
Pizza • American • Vegetarian
"Unfortunately, my reservation did not go through as planned. Even though I showed the lady my booking confirmation email, she could not find it in her computer system. This led to a frustrating wait in an already crowded restaurant, especially with a hungry child in tow."
Wine • American
"The food at this restaurant was delightful, with new additions to the menu and a warm and welcoming staff. The prices were affordable and the wine list was excellent."
Pizza • Italian • American • Vegetarian
"I've been to francie benny several times, there's an extensive menu that provides for all budgets. we go in the rule for the set menu, which is very good value for money and cost depends on how many courses they have. the decor is old American diner style and eating is influenced by this and it has an Italian flare to it also I think. I have always enjoyed my time here, the customer service is really great, I never had a bad experience. recently I went to francie benny’s in straiton, edinburgh, but his not on this app from any reason. whatever they are going to him is always obvious that families are welcome (because of the poor level with special location, the employees are very attentive. a mother's day I went with my mother to the Straiton restaurant and my mother came with a card and a box of chocolate by frankie benny’s and on her birthday they brought her gloom illuminated with a candle/parkler and brought happy birthday music for the whole restaurant. how supposed it was when she was, it was great fun:"
Pizza • Cakes • Seafood • Italian
"We have visited many Frank n Benny's locations, but every time we go to the one in Southend, we encounter different staff. We requested the garlic pizza bread to be served first, but after waiting 30 minutes, it arrived along with our starters."