
TRATTORIA FRANCO
Nishi, Yokohama
Restaurant in Yokohama, Japan
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A Tabelog 100 Italian EAST 2025 selection five minutes from Yokohama Station, offering fish-forward Italian cooking with sommelier support and BYO options. Dinner runs JPY 5,000–5,999, lunch JPY 1,000–1,999, with a JPY 500 cover charge. Open seven days, but larger parties face a course-only policy and no private rooms limit occasion dining.
About TRATTORIA FRANCO
At JPY 5,000–5,999 for dinner and JPY 1,000–1,999 at lunch, TRATTORIA FRANCO sits in Yokohama's mid-range dining landscape. The venue is in Yokohama, lists casual dress, and is open daily for lunch and dinner. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Italian - EAST - 2025. For diners comparing options, it can be considered alongside other Yokohama restaurants such as Napule Yokohama takashimaya ten or Chinese Sairyu, depending on the occasion and preferred style of meal.
Italian Dining in Yokohama with Price and Hours
TRATTORIA FRANCO's price bands are JPY 1,000–1,999 at lunch and JPY 5,000–5,999 at dinner. Its hours are consistent across the week: Monday through Sunday, 11:30 AM–3 PM and 5–10:30 PM. The venue's dress code is casual, so guests do not need to plan for formal attire. Beyond those points and its Tabelog 100 - Italian - EAST - 2025 listing, more specific claims about the room layout, menu format, beverages, reservations, payment methods, or group policies should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒220-0004 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Nishi Ward, Kitasaiwai, 2 Chome−4−10 大明ビル 1F
- Website
- franco.jp
- Phone
- +81 45-324-5171
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, intimate neighborhood spot with a bright, casual dining room, closely set tables, and the lively buzz typical of a popular Italian trattoria.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Italian wine
- Opened
- 2010
Signature Dishes
- pork risotto
- homemade pasta
- Italian desserts
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Japan, 〒220-0004 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Nishi Ward, Kitasaiwai, 2 Chome−4−10 大明ビル 1F
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒220-0004 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Nishi Ward, Kitasaiwai, 2 Chome−4−10 大明ビル 1F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- DORER, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Chinese Sairyu (Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers), JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- Italiano Jerato Ya, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Napule Yokohama takashimaya ten, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Yokohama Chuka Soba Ishin Shoten Honten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Restaurant context
TRATTORIA FRANCO sits in the middle of Yokohama's Italian price spectrum. Napule Yokohama takashimaya ten comes in lower at JPY 2,000–2,999 for lunch and JPY 4,000–4,999 for dinner, offering accessible Italian without the Tabelog awards or fish specialization. If budget matters more than recognition, Napule is the call. At the high end, Chinese Sairyu in the Yokohama Bay Sheraton runs JPY 6,000–7,999 at lunch and JPY 10,000–14,999 at dinner, far more formal, with private rooms and hotel-grade service that TRATTORIA FRANCO cannot match. If you need private space or prefer Chinese cuisine, Sairyu is worth the premium. Italiano Jerato Ya and DORER both list under JPY 999, placing them in the casual grab-and-go tier, useful for a quick lunch but not comparable for a sit-down meal with wine.
TRATTORIA FRANCO earns its spot through consistent Tabelog recognition and a clear fish-and-wine identity, but the lack of private rooms and the course-only policy for groups of seven or more narrow its appeal. If you're dining solo, as a couple, or in a small group and want access to a Tabelog 100 kitchen at a mid-tier price, book here. If you need flexibility for a larger party or prefer a more polished service experience, Sairyu or a private-room option elsewhere in Yokohama will serve you better. For a straightforward Italian meal without awards or sommelier support, Napule delivers value at a lower price point.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at TRATTORIA FRANCO?
TRATTORIA FRANCO is listed in Tabelog 100 - Italian - EAST - 2025, but specific dishes and menu formats should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before you go.
How far ahead should I book TRATTORIA FRANCO?
Specific reservation procedures and booking lead times are best confirmed directly with the restaurant. Because hours are listed daily for lunch and dinner, guests should check availability for the date and time they want.
Can TRATTORIA FRANCO accommodate groups?
Group policies, seating capacity, private-room availability, and course requirements should be confirmed directly with the restaurant in advance.
Is lunch or dinner better at TRATTORIA FRANCO?
Both services are supported by the hours and price bands. Lunch is listed at JPY 1,000–1,999 and runs from 11:30 AM to 3 PM; dinner is listed at JPY 5,000–5,999 and runs from 5 PM to 10:30 PM. Choose based on your budget and schedule.
What are alternatives to TRATTORIA FRANCO in Yokohama?
For other Yokohama dining options, you might compare TRATTORIA FRANCO with Italiano Jerato Ya, Napule Yokohama takashimaya ten, Chinese Sairyu at Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers, DORER, or Yokohama Chuka Soba Ishin Shoten Honten, depending on the style of meal you want.
What should I wear to TRATTORIA FRANCO?
The dress code is casual. Neat casual clothing should be appropriate; no formal dress requirement is needed.
Can I eat at the bar at TRATTORIA FRANCO?
Bar or counter seating should be confirmed directly with the restaurant before visiting.

















