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Franco & Co (TAVOLATA) Preston

647 Plenty Rd, Preston VIC 3072, Australia

Recommended by 37 people

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Find Franco & Co (TAVOLATA) Preston

647 Plenty Rd, Preston VIC 3072, Australia

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+61 3 7032 6300
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Franco & Co (TAVOLATA) Preston

TAVOLATA brings relaxed Southern Italian warmth to Plenty Road with blistered wood-fired crusts, rich handmade pastas, and zero weekend surcharges. Regulars zero in on the cornicione—puffy, light, and chewy with genuine bite. Get the Mortazza, blanketed in creamy burrata and crushed pistachios, or switch to beef cheek gnocchi ragù that yields beneath a fork. Pour a Limoncello Spritz, settle into the bustling neighborhood trattoria buzz, and save room for the pistachio tartufo.

  • Wood-Fired Pizza: Puffy, chewy crusts topped with combinations like mortadella, burrata, and crushed pistachios or salami and truffle.
  • Slow-Cooked Pastas: Slow-simmered beef cheek gnocchi ragù, rich carbonara with pork sausage, and creamy crabmeat fettuccine.
  • Pistachio Showcase: A recurring house specialty appearing on savory pies and the signature pistachio tartufo dessert.
  • Zero Weekend Surcharge: A buzzing, welcoming neighborhood room that skips weekend surcharges on dining tabs.
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Why Diners Choose Franco & Co (TAVOLATA)

Why diners choose Franco & Co (TAVOLATA) for casual Italian gatherings, celebrations, and date nights.

  • Traditional Southern Italian Trattoria Fare

    Authentic recipes like gnocchi ragù, Roman-style carbonara, and slow-proved pizzas deliver the genuine warmth of Southern Italian dining in Preston.

    amazing mouth watering Southern Italian family recipes, great funky music playing with a cool vibe and all round fantastic service

    Pete De Marco

  • Signature Pistachio-Infused Creations

    House creations like the Mortazza pizza and artisanal pistachio tartufo showcase signature pistachio craftsmanship across both savory and sweet courses.

    A great Italian spot in Preston with a strong pistachio theme. The Mortazza pizza with burrata and pistachio was rich and well balanced

    Hang Luo

  • Stress-Free Family Milestone Hosting

    Thoughtful party coordination, generous set menus, and accommodating service make large family milestones and baptisms effortless.

    The exceptional service, the incredible food and the pure compassion shown by the team was outstanding.

    Natalia K

  • Warm Hospitality That Feels Like Family

    A welcoming, unpretentious team dynamic makes patrons and multi-generational groups feel completely embraced like extended family.

    The atmosphere felt like you were dining with familly absoloutley amazing experience

    ruby m

  • Intimate Evening & Date Night Ambience

    A cozy courtyard, curated wines, signature spritzes, and shared plates provide the ideal setup for unwinding on date nights.

    It’s a beautiful restaurant that’s perfect for a casual meal, a date night, or an evening out with friends.

    Cesar Abel Riascos Astorquiza

  • Zero Weekend Surcharge Policy

    Weekend diners enjoy authentic Italian dining without additional bill inflation, keeping dining out relaxed and transparent.

    Easy place to sit and have a proper meal with friends. No weekend surcharge which is always nice.

    wenjing wu

Signature handmade pastas and authentic pizzas loved by locals

  • Gnocchi Ragu

    the gnocchi ragu was soft and comforting.

    Hang Luo

  • Pork Sausage Carbonara

    I always find a way to order the carbonara with pork sausage - best dish on the menu.

    Amy

  • Truffle Pizza

    Truffle pizza was probably our favourite — good flavour, not over the top, nice chewy base.

    wenjing wu

  • Mortazza Pizza

    The Mortazza pizza with burrata and pistachio was rich and well balanced

    Hang Luo

Other favorites

Appetizers, sides, and sweet endings to complement your meal

  • Pistachio Tartufo

    The pistachio tartufo dessert was a standout—super satisfying.

    Hang Luo

  • Calamari

    The food was excellent, especially the calamari, which were incredibly soft and perfectly cooked.

    Carmen Barbati

  • Polenta Chips

    🌽 Polenta Chips $18

    2 Good Forks

  • Nutella Donuts

    The Nutella donuts, pistachio ice cream and pistachio tartufo we're lovely.

    Stephen Harrington

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality details and signature touches that define dining at Tavolata

  • Owner-Led Hospitality & Wine Recommendations

    Guests are warmly greeted by hands-on owners who share their culinary vision and guide bespoke wine pairings at the table.

  • Signature Pistachio Showcase

    Pistachio is celebrated throughout the menu, from the burrata-topped Mortazza pizza to house-crafted Tartufo al Pistacchio and artisan gelato.

  • Thoughtful Milestone Celebration Hosting

    Milestones and family gatherings are accommodated with custom set menus, generous family-style portions, and dedicated event coordination.

  • Zero Weekend Surcharge Guarantee

    Weekend diners enjoy a full traditional dining experience without any weekend surcharge added to the final bill.

Before you head over

Practical advice for planning your visit and ordering at Franco & Co

  • Dine on Weekends Without Surcharges

    Franco & Co does not charge a weekend surcharge, making weekend bookings and Sunday dining especially cost-effective compared to standard trattorias.

  • Save Room for Signature Pistachio Dishes

    Don't skip the house pistachio offerings—options range from the Mortazza burrata pizza to pistachio ice cream and the standout pistachio tartufo dessert.

  • Plan to Share or Choose the Set Menu

    Speciality dishes like polenta with ragu are generously portioned and best shared, while group bookings can opt for accommodating family-style set menus.

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