Franco James in Wijk 01 Nijmegen-Centrum

Had a truly top-notch evening at Franco James. In honor of a joint achievement with the team, we took a seat in the wine cellar and had a wonderful evening there. The coordination regarding dishes and wines was very pleasant beforehand. Subsequently, we were completely pampered, and overall, the atmosphere was super relaxed. Highly recommended!

A very beautiful, nice, and cozy wine bar! Last Saturday, we received a warm welcome from the bartender/owner, who was able to serve us delicious drinks. Thanks! We will definitely be back, and then we will certainly try the food as well!

Had a delicious meal at Franco James! There is a choice of a small number of dishes, which makes it nice and manageable, and all the dishes are incredibly tasty. The atmosphere is nice and relaxed and cozy. The wines are truly fantastic; there are some very special wines on the menu. For a small party, you can go to the cellar, where there is also a wine shop. Highly recommended!

Great spot! This is the place where you want to drink your wine.

Yeah, really a nice place. It has its own unique atmosphere. Super good and special wines on the menu, many by the glass too. And at a good price as well. What more could you want? Unique food and a shared dining concept. I can recommend this place to everyone! And Negroni on tap, how fun is that.

New favorite in Nijmegen. Delicious food, nice acoustics, service 🤌🏼

We stopped by Franco James for some drinks and a bite and really enjoyed it. The place has such a cozy, relaxed vibe—perfect for an afternoon break or casual evening out. The interior is clean and stylish without feeling too formal, and you can tell they’ve put care into the atmosphere. The staff were super friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even nicer. Great drinks, tasty food, and an easy-going ambiance—definitely a spot to visit and save for later!

We spontaneously stumbled upon Franco James in Nijmegen, and what a wonderful discovery! They have a lovely selection of original wines, and we received excellent recommendations from the bartender with the wine bottle tattoo. It allowed us to try something new. They also have unique and delicious snacks that pair perfectly with the wines. A truly lovely place to pop in if you're in the area. Highly recommended.

Didn't even realize I hadn't eaten meat.

What a perfect bar !! Vibes are immaculates. We came for the jazz night, with low lights and great cocktails !

The chef's menu is highly recommended. Our lactose-free friend was offered alternatives that were also very tasty. Delicious wines were also included, and the atmosphere was lovely. Still not convinced? The price is also a real plus!

Cool atmosphere, delicious food, just a really good vibe.

Everything was good; the creativity in the dishes, the taste, the enthusiastic staff, the vibe, the price Definitely worth repeating

Lovely vibez, especially on Thursdays with some nice live swing/gypsy jazz. The place is very aesthetic, takes you to another era. Very unique choices in drinks and beers. Also really nice for natural wine lovers. The team is lovely and very friendly

Small restaurant in the city center of Nijmegen. In a tiny kitchen, the chef prepares surprisingly tasty and creative food. Vegetarian, with the exception of a little anchovy. The service is attentive and friendly. All in all, a lovely surprise.

Excellent food, drinks and atmosphere. Best restaurant in Nijmegen currently.

Fantastic menu, nice atmosphere and good staff.

Michelin star worthy dining in a nice informal setting. The food is incredibly tasty and surprising. Even my boyfriend - a pronounced meat lover - was very enthusiastic about the dishes with vegetables in the leading role. The natural wines were delicious, the service super friendly and the prices very reasonable. My new favorite restaurant in Nijmegen!

Epic food and very warm, homely atmosphere with nice staff

Sometimes you're lucky! In the idyllic part of Nijmegen just under the smoke of the Sint-Stevenskerk towards Waalkade my wife found a gem of an almost vegetarian bar/restaurant, the attractive colorful dishes on the menu have been put together with great care, we have tried various culinary dishes from the menu. In a word, Delicious. In a small restaurant with a casual atmosphere and very friendly staff we enjoyed an evening of the surprising dishes that tasted extremely good. Craft beers, natural wines, ciders and even Sake are also served. This restaurant is definitely worth it, also for people who don't think they like vegetarian, they will be surprised by the tastes and smells. This makes me happy. We heard that on Thursdays there is even live music, what a luxury! Franco James is highly recommended, you immediately notice that the dishes in this restaurant taste like more, this relatively young restaurant could well reach great heights, I would say go and taste all this beauty soon while it is still affordable. We will definitely come back here!

Enjoyed it immensely thanks to the ambiance, flavor explosions and friendliness of the service. A discovery. Thank you Franco James.

One of the best wine bars in the country, and far and away the best in Nijmegen. Solid wine selection by the glass (sometimes with additional options off the menu), and they really stepped up their food game in recent months, with really creative and flavourful small plates that are just consistently excellent. If you want food though, best to book - been refused food service as a walk in before. The kitchen is about a metre square so it makes some sense.

We really enjoyed the delicious food. Very good flavors and cozy atmosphere. Also a nice beer and wine selection.

The friendlies of the staff and the way the place is designed makes it feel like you are at a house party at friend's house <3 Thursday jazz evenings are the best. Also tastiest olives in the city for some reason 🙂‍↕️

Enjoyed Franco very much. The food was really delicious and the staff super friendly!!

Great food, tasty drinks and fun live music on Thursdays. We will happily come back every time!

Very tasty food and a very nice atmosphere!

Terribly good for far too little money. And very nice people!

Had dinner here with a friend. Incredibly delicious, the service is superb and the atmosphere is very relaxed and cozy. We had the chef's menu with Owen who provided us with delicious matching drinks. We had a delicious meal of these very special dishes with beautiful flavors. High-quality food and drinks with a service that makes you feel very welcome. Definitely go here. We will definitely go back! 👌🏼💛

A really nice place to sit. Very nice person, nice atmosphere! Be sure to order the hay ice cream! Delicious!

Make a reservation, go there, sit down, order the chef's menu and be amazed all evening by the level of this restaurant. Chapeau, we really had a great evening.

Small restaurant with its own, in our older eyes, alternative, but cozy atmosphere. The food is really delicious and good. Each dish is a gem in terms of taste and creativity, almost star-worthy. You wouldn't immediately expect that when you first enter. They also have a fine collection of natural wines that match the menu well. In short, Franco James is highly recommended!!

Perhaps the least known gem of Nijmegen. They call themselves a bar, but it is actually just as much a restaurant, you can enjoy stunningly delicious food there. I could hardly contain myself from licking all the plates, so delicious!

2nd favorite cafe in the world, always vibes

Super friendly 🤗 very nice New Year's Eve experience. Kind regards, 2 Belgians.

Hidde is a fantastic cook, nice atmosphere and beautiful decoration

Very nice bar. Totally recommended for the natural wine lovers

Delicious small vegetarian dishes, really tasty. Also lovely service and nice atmosphere!

Super cool shop with regular live music!

Very nice tent, atmospheric, good choice of beer and snacks, also very suitable for staff drinks etc!

Prime location in the center of Nijmegen. Nice pub. Recommended!

Delicious food, nice atmosphere.

Chill place to try some interesting new beers and wines and have a bite to eat. Nice atmosphere!

Great bar with relaxed people and its own atmosphere. Feels like a living room where everyone is welcome to enjoy special drinks and delicious food. And not that expensive either

Beautiful place, every detail in the interior has been carefully considered, everything adds to the atmosphere. A warm, open ('home') atmosphere, due to the colors, furniture and candlelight, good music, but especially because of the good, relaxed staff! Great range of good beer and wine and tasty bar snacks. Once you've been to Franco James, it becomes difficult for an acid & atmosphere lover to go anywhere else... (Even the toilet was nice)

Wonderful spot. Something different from the standard bars in the center. Looking for something more exciting than Triple Karmeliet or Pignot Grigio? Say no more. Unique range of special beers and natural wines. Staff even more friendly than Ivo Niehe.

Relaxed atmosphere, nice staff and great music! Highly recommended!

Very cozy, a large selection of special beers (Maria <3), cider, sake and wines at very fair prices :)

Very big place, accessible and nice staff, quirky drinks. There is soul in this business👌🏻

Really nice drink selection, good music and amazing service !

Super location, great atmosphere and a special menu! Highly recommended.