God. Damn. They are hands down the best. HANDS DOWN. There's really nothing much to say. Good dough good price good everything. read more

Franco Manca - No. 2 - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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Maybe even more than 4 stars, but the pizza here was really quite good! My colleague in London suggested taking a walk through Brixton my last evening at our London offices back in September as I had not really been on that side of the Thames and am pretty adventurous. He also suggested coming here for dinner which I decided to take him up on that even though where Franco Manca is located has a lot of very interesting food venues which reminds me of Grand Central Market in downtown Los Angeles. The staff was helpful and sat me immediately. I ordered a glass of wine which was just okay. I'm not really knowledgable about wines so I guess my way through it and this one wasn't as good as others I've had. I ordered one of the more basic pies as I feel that should really be the tell-tale sign of a good pizza. The crust and dough of this pizza was truly excellent as was the cheese. The sauce lacked a bit of flavor and freshness. It wasn't a bad sauce, but I like when there's a fresh and very strong tomato taste which I didn't get eating this. After eating a full pizza, I didn't look to get a dessert and didn't even check to see if they had one. Overall, a decent pie to eat in a very peculiar area! When I arrived back to South Kensington, I noticed there was a location of Franco Manca a block away! Oh well. It was better to see a different area of London. read more

Franco Manca - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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I'll be the first to admit that I'm a pizza snob. Growing up with frequent visits to New York City, I've been surrounded by darn good and cheap pizza most of my life. So frankly, most of the time I get pizza outside of the Northeast US "pizza belt", I'm quite disappointed. Well, it was 6 PM on a Sunday evening after a sleepless trans-Atlantic flight and I didn't feel like spending much time outside of the hotel room to get dinner, so I took a risk and decided to see how London did pizza. Franco Manca might be a chain, but their original location is in Brixton, mere minutes from the hotel I was at. After ordering online, I walked over to the restaurant 25 minutes later to pick up my pizza. It was remarkably cheap, £6.55 for a cheese pizza that could probably feed 2 people. It smelled good. Sadly, the "good" stopped there. Evidently, places in Europe don't slice takeout / takeaway pizza, so I got back to my hotel room with a dough wheel that I ended up "slicing" with a spoon in the room. I wish I knew that in advance, or I would have asked for a knife or to have it sliced. The dough tasted "meh" and it was quite soggy, like I'd get with a frozen pizza. For a cheap and filling meal, it was alright, but I certainly wouldn't pay more than £6.55 to eat here again. read more

Franco Manca - Plain cheese pizza - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

£7 for a more-than-satisfying personal pizza pie fresh out of the oven really isn't a shabby deal. Especially when it's dotted all over with two types of chorizo. (To me, it looked more like one type of chorizo and one type of pepperoni.) For an ultra-fast in-and-out in under twenty minutes kind of lunch, Franco Manca has it going on. This no-frills joint is both affordable, expedient, and satisfying. And likely only readily visitable during the weekdays, when it's less rammed. Plus, it appears to be the real deal: the lady sitting next to us who was paying as we arrived spoke with one of the servers in Italian. That seems to indicate a certain level of authenticity, in my book. ... and had I not had even -more- delicious pizza and pasta later on in the same day (yep, Italian twice in under eight hours! I'm a glutton), Franco's would absolutely deserve five glowing stars. read more

Franco Manca - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

So, here's the deal - after living in NYC for 3.5 years I'm a pizza snob, but frankly, I had really good pizza in other parts of America before I moved to NYC. Now that I live in London, I have flat out given up on trying to find decent pizza. Sadly after having been told that Franco Manca knows how to do pizza, I am once again disappointed. Is the service good? Yeah. Are the prices reasonable? Yeah. Is the flavor good? Eh, it's alright. Is the dough soggy like every other pizza place in London? Absolutely. I don't understand why pizza places in London insist on either not cooking the dough to completion or cooking to completion but having the very end of the pizza (the small end; the opposite end of the crust) soggy and not firm. I think my quest to find decent pizza in London is in vain. read more

I'm not really a pizza person but the world, his wife, her mother and her dog have told me that this is the most ammazzing pizza place in London. I say...yea baby! I particularly liked the sourdough thin and crispy goodness. Owww weee, it works, it works, it works! I had a ricotta base rather than tomatoe sauce and you know what, that worked too! Atop my creamy fromage I had cured piggy meat, wild mushrooms, basil, more cheese and other bits of deliciousness. I think there are only about six or seven different choices on the menu, but there is the option of the specials which I believe are changed daily. You can not book and seating is limited, so go early or don't get grumpy when you have to queue for a little while. Be warned, I ordered what I thought was white wine. Emmm, in colour there was nothing white about it. I kind of looked like a murky browny yellow. About the colour of pee after a night of heavy drinking. It tasted like something that had been brewed in my grandfathers basement!* I don't know if that is the norm ( but I kinda got the impression it was), but I suggest sticking with the organic beer - that was actually really pleasant. *By this statement I am not admitting knowledge nor liability for any items that may have been brewed, grown, stored in any of my relatives basement. This is not a statement and can not be used as evidence in a court of law. ;o) read more

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OK, there is no place that is immune to criticism, and nothing is perfect, but the pizza at Franco Manca's comes pretty dang close. I am more than a bit of a pizza nut, spending many free hours experimenting with the best formulas for my home dough-making; so when I heard that this place was opening last year a couple miles from my house I was more than a little excited. Since then, I've been quite a few times, and the only thing that I think could really improve is the service. Spotty at times, and often getting water for the table is a nigh-impossible task. But never unfriendly, and then there's those pizzas.... Now, I think it's worth mentioning that this is a very specific kind of pizza - authentic Neapolitan pizza, and as such, it won't be crispy from edge to edge, the sauce won't be exotic, and there won't be cheese slathered on every square inch. But it is just so delicious. The dough is unreal, with a maturity and depth of flavour never seen in virtually any other place in London...the starter that they use for the dough is from a 200+-year old batch from Ischia. The sauce is just canned tomatoes (where from, it's their secret) with a dash of salt. They flew over a master cheese maker from the Sorrento to go to an organic farm and teach them the proper way to make fior di latte -- eventually, they will be using a supplier in Somerset, one of the few farms in England that produces buffalo milk, for authentic mozzarella. So yes, in the Neapolitan tradition, the sauce is slapped on, a few pieces of cheese torn and tossed over, but I can't think of anything more delicious. I've had the chorizo a few times as well, and whilst the pork is spicy, meaty and quite good, I love the simple Margherita which allows me to taste just dough, tomato sauce and cheese. Salads are generally a bit of a let down, as I've often had a bowl of fennel with a few lettuce leaves, but the homemade lemonade is cloudy, tart and fantastic. I love Franco Manca. Did I mention that? read more

Franco Manca - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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Amazing Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizza with ridiculously fresh-tasting toppings. At the risk of sounding repetitive, what makes a good pizza is getting the basics perfect, and Franco Manca certainly does that. Fresh cheese, perfectly charred doughy crusts, interesting topping combinations. *mwah* So flavourful, my taste buds were beside themselves with joy. I ate my entire pizza by myself, which is really saying something for me. Top this off with delish organic beer from Sam Smith's (I'm not generally a lager lady, but I'd convert for this stuff) and the charming seating arrangement that let's you people-watch all the interesting folk who frequent Brixton Market. (Though, I imagine it's a bit tricky finding a spot in the colder months as a lot of the seating seems to be unsheltered.) And, oh my god, all so reasonably priced. You'd be hard-pressed to spend more than a tenner of a lunchtime. Winner. read more

Franco Manca - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Hands down the best value of money pizza in London (possibly in the world). It taste great too, not the absolute best, but pretty pretty good! read more

Franco Manca doesn't seem like it should exist. It is much too affordable for the absolutely amazing pizza pie you get. Around 5 pounds for easily the best pizza in all London. I must have come here close to 10 times in my short 3 month stay in London and I lived in Kensington, not that close to Brixton. It is that good. Alan's 5 Slices Review System I've had many but I'll review my favorite. Tomato, Cured Organic Chorizo (Dry & Semi-Dry) and Mozzarella +1 (1/1) Crust- One of the best crusts of ANY pizza place I've been to, Italy and New York included. They use a very unique sourdough crust that is so soft and a bit doughie. Tastes like perfectly baked bread. +.9 (1.9/2) Sauce- Very simple sauce of what tastes of fresh tomatoes turned into sauce and a sprig of basil. What makes it great is how fresh it is how the flavor that comes from such simple ingredients. +1 (2.9/3) Cheese- Love the cheese. Nice and flavorful buffalo mozzarella. Always tastes so fresh. Not the weepy, waterykind, this kind keeps its flavor intact and lets the sauce do its own thing. +.8 (3.7/4) Toppings- Two very nice types of chorizo. One a flatter and one thicker. They flatter one looked a bit like salami or pepperoni, but had a classic chroizo taste. The thicker one was even more flavorful and juicy. Both extremely flavorful and authentic. +.9 (4.6/5) Atmosphere/Service/Price- This location is just a stones through from the main street of Brixton market. Not a place where you would think of an amazing pizza place, but that gives it some of its charm. It is an astoundingly good deal for any of the pizzas, but the classic Margarita is only 5.50. If you can find a better deal in the ridiculously overpriced city of London, please let me know. Service is always great, even though they are usually quite busy. Good for sit down and take away. They have the tables split across both sides of the path, but it works. They have a great Samuel Smith's organic lager that goes nicely with the pizzas. Final Score: Franco Manca - 4.6 slices out of 5 Best pizza place in London, probably the UK and in my top 10 of all time. read more

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First of all...GET THE LEMONADE. Second of all...GET THE LEMONADE. It was reallllly amazing, hard to describe but one of my favorite lemonades I've ever had. This is such a cute place. I had the margherita pizza (#2) and it was super delicious. I loved the sauce on this pizza. My husband had the margherita (#7 maybe?) with some extra toppings and it was delicious as well. I 100% recommend. This is a very affordable place, the waiters were very punctual and attentive. I would definitely come back. read more

Being bit of a food geek, I had grown extremely excited from all of the stories I had heard about organic sourdough pizza restaurant Franco Manca. I had heard the rumours about the lengthy and complicated process that goes toward making the pizza's, and I had also heard that it was one of the best pizza restaurants to come out of Italy. At the risk of putting my neck on the line and sounding like a PR agent, this is probably an understatement. Set in the humble surroundings of Brixton market, at a glance Franco Manca has a seemingly questionable atmosphere that some might consider off putting. When you start eating your pizza (which took under five minutes to arrive at my seat), this almost becomes an important part of eating at Franco Manca; that food that is this good can be so easily accessible, and at such a small price (around £3 - £6 per pizza). The menu might seem that it lacks in variety, but this is because they are relying on traditional and authentic Neapolitan recipes, and I think that is one of the best ways to describe this pizza: it tastes authentic, and is so much better for it as well. The presentation of the pizza itself can be quite unpredictable, and unlike a lot of the perfectly circular pizzas we have become accustomed to; but this aids to the pizza's benefit for, in the final stages of making the pizza one shouldn't over roll the dough for you'll squeeze the life out of it. It's then put in the oven at a whopping 500 degrees for 40 seconds, before arriving at your plate. I was quite surprised at how thick the pizza is as well, but it's light, doughy, and chard to the perfect level; I was always under the presumption that thinner was better, but have thusly been proven wrong. Accompanied with a glass of the best organic lemonade you can come across, or a glass of fine organic wine, you can be safe in the knowledge that everything at Franco Manca is as incredibly well considered as the pizzas here. The only thing you have to make sure of is that you get there between it's short opening hours of 12pm - 5pm, otherwise you may miss one of the most exciting taste experiences of the week. It almost makes you wonder that, if pizza can be this good, and at such a low cost, what the hell have all the other pizza restaurants been playing at? read more

Franco Manca - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Franco Manca is Napoli style pizza. I am one of those sacrilegious sort who prefer American-style pizza, so Franco Manca is not something that I would delight in, but I do know that they do it well. Having had pizza in Napoli, I can attest to Franco Manca's quality. The sourdough base is soft and correct and although you have the option to add toppings, I prefer Neopolitan pizzas when they are kept simple. I may have ruined mine a little by adding too much on top, but if I happen to be in Franco Manca again, I will be smarter and enjoy the dough with the sauce and cheese alone. The lemonade here is really excellent too. The lines here are a bit crazy sometimes. It was empty, so I went somewhere else for 10 minutes and when I came back there was a line down the block. It does move fast though so don't worry, you will get your pizza :) read more

Franco Manca - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

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The dough is so good that even my pizza sans cheese tasted excellent. Wild broccoli (who knew this stuff existed untamed?), Gloucester Old Spot sausage, and mushrooms to finish off the foresty toppings. They're very explicit about how much tomato sauce is on each pizza, so if you don't want a more dry or moist pizza, pay attention. Prices are decent, just under 7 quid for each pie. read more

I have died and gone to Pizza Heaven! My friends have been hyping it up for me for months, but I honestly think it has lived up to the hype. They don't do reservations, and it's first come-first serve; so I was very delighted when we were seated quickly on a Saturday night (around 6:30pm). Just be aware that if you come later, it's likely you'll be in a massive queue. The pizzas were amazing. They came out quickly and the sourdough crust just melts in your mouth! I was even brave enough to try my very first anchovy pizza! And I loved how we made our own as well: a delectable combo of ham, blue cheese and artichoke. It was all delicious and I was very satisfied. The hardest thing about the menu is that everything is cheap! I just want to order the entire menu for myself! I may just do so the next time I'm back in Brixton. During the winter season, it is very cold. And depending on where you'll be seated (inside or outside), you should just keep your coat on. Look out for their daily specials! read more

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Franco Manca is by far the best pizza I have had in London. After hearing a lot of good things about it from people who I really trust, I decided to make the long tube ride to Brixton. Now that I have had the pizza, I can safely say that if I had too I would travel twice as far to get pizza like that. I had a chorizo, mozzarella and tomato pizza, and my partner had the classic anchovy, olive and tomato pizza. They were both absolutely amazing, in true Italian style. I had an amazing traditional lemonade, and my partner had the slightly fizzy house red. Everything about the place is authentically Italian. It is only open for lunch, and it can be quite busy most of the time. It is definitely worth the wait though. read more

Franco Manca - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

There's usually a queue outside, but never fear! I've never had to wait more than 20 minutes. What is there to say about the pizza that hasn't already been said... Franco Manca made a pizza snob from New York fall in love with their beautiful, beautiful little sourdough pies. Baked to perfection and topped with interesting, fresh ingredients like wild broccoli and different types of sausage. What a find.. I'll definitely be back soon! read more

Franco Manca - Wild broccoli and sausage pizza! YUM - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Pretty decent pizza. The dough was great. Which I never talk about the dough but it was worth mentioning. They accidentally put mushrooms in it which I suspect made it slightly watery. However I love mushrooms and the taste was still great. read more

Franco Manca - The no. 2 with added mushroom and replaced with buffalo mozzarella - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

Was craving for some pizza when I found this gem on yelp. Fast and friendly service in a cute little restaurant. Ordered the #2 with the homemade lemonade. Definitely recommend if you are in the mood for some good pizza! read more

Visited again with B this Saturday and I can confirm this is now my favourite pizza place in London. We shared one of the daily specials, which came with Italian sausage, and a number three (Gloucester old spot, two cheeses, tomato sauce and no mushrooms). Both just delicious and not a crust left on the plate. Large friendly queues again but it seems to thin out after 3.30pm so make it a late lunch!! I have been meaning to check out Franco Manca for some time having heard nothing but good things about it. My first attempt to visit was about 6 months ago but much to my disappointment we turned up just as they were shutting up for the day. As B had headed North for a girlie weekend I thought this would be an ideal opportunity to hook up with an old pal and treat myself to some of South London's finest pizza. It's situated in the thriving covered Brixton Market and I arrived nice and early so I could pick up a few bits and pieces and have a wander round the market which has changed quite a bit since I was a regular visitor in the late 90's. I came across Franco Manca at about 11.45am and it was already packed with a pretty sizeable queue waiting for a table. I was meeting my pal in the nearby Prince Albert for a cold beer or two to build up an appetite and it was about 2.30 when we returned for our pizza and the place was still heaving. We joined the queue and after about 5 minutes we were given a copy of the short menu and we ordered while we waited; no more than 10 minutes later and we were seated sipping a very good value Ottavio Rube, Colli Tortonesi 2009 . Big, bold and bursting with flavour this lovely organic wine was a great complement to the pizza at a bargain price of £10.95 a bottle. Split over two rooms, each side of the walkway through the market, with a few tables outside this is a busy, bustling dining experience. A million miles away from the likes of Pizza Express et al and all the better for it. On this very chilly Saturday we were lucky to get a seat at a table inside which we gratefully shared with two other, very pleasant, pizza loving couples. This room also houses the specially constructed brick, wood burning oven and believe me it's a bad boy. This is a great spot to sit and soak up some top quality pizza porn and watch the lovely and entertaining staff bustle about. The pizzas have a thin sourdough base which is crispy with a slightly chewy texture and come with a small selection of topping; if I remember correctly the menu had 6 choices with a couple of specials listed on the blackboard. The dough itself is, as you would imagine, just a touch sour and has a very special quality due to the resting period of 20 hours. For those of you who don't like cheese I would say Franco's is still a great place to visit as the sourdough base works very well without a cheese topping. I went for the number 5 which was an amazing taste sensation. The most flavoursome base I have ever had the pleasure of devouring smeared in a rich tomato sauce, dotted with mozzarella and a scattering of small pieces of luscious dried and semi dried chorizo. Oh my lord, for a minute I thought I had passed away and gone to gourmet pizza heaven. My non cheese loving pal, Geordie boy, had a very simple topping selection of the tomato sauce with some Gloucester old spot ham and was well pleased with his choice. Despite the fact that there was a continual queue waiting to get in we felt in no way rushed to down our wine, even after we had eaten every last morsel of our pizza. We finished off with a very decent espresso around 4.30pm, declared ourselves to be more than happy with this first introduction to the joys of Franco Manca, thanked the lovely waiting staff and headed off into Coldharbour Lane in search of The Dogstar ......... Note to self do yourself a big favour and make the effort to visit Brixton and Franco Manca again sometime soon. read more

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This pizza will ruin your life. Imagine dating a Victoria's secret model and then dating a civilian. Your life will be forever changed and you will live in a permanent state of nostalgia. On to the pizza, the crust is made of angel tears and the toppings are made from fresh vegetables and cheese from the market. Each pizza is made to order and will in effect ruin you since you won't find many places outside of Napoli to Live up to this place. Regular pizza just doesn't suffice anymore. read more

Love it here! Best Pizza in Brixton! Love the sour dough, it makes the pizza super nice and fluffy :) our waitress had some trouble understanding basic english, but the food was really good and the place charming, in a very authentic, rustic kind of way! Can definitely recommend it! read more

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Long line? Check. Friendly staff offering drinks while we wait? Check. Tiny place involving sharing tables with strangers? Check (but I don't mind). I've been hearing great things about Franco Manca for a while, and when my partner and I were down in Brixton to meet some friends we decided to have a quick dinner there, first. We shared a regular pizza and a tomato/garlic/oregano pizza. The regular pizza was delicious! So was the garlic one, but it was actually a bit too garlicky for us - surprising, considering we both put garlic in everything! Also surprising was the service. Considering how quick the line ended up moving to get in, we both expected to feel rushed through our meal. Instead, the staff never pushed us and, in fact, encouraged us to sit and order more if we wanted. They also took their time bringing us the check - both good (in the sense that they weren't rushing us out) and bad (in the sense that, well, we were ready to go!). The real draw here is the dough, and they didn't disappoint. Slightly burnt bottom, chewy crust. This former New Yorker loved it, and will definitely be back! read more

Well, I hate to be controversial however I'm yet to be convinced... They're stingey on the toppings and the service has always been pants, I'm not a fan of a queue. It's also right next to a fish stall which I'm sorry to say blummin stinks and really ruins the smell That being said the pizza bases are pretty goddamn amazing... I've been told the best way to enjoy Franco Manca is in the comfort of your own home via take away, so that's what I'm going to do!! read more

I really wanted to not like this place - or at least, be able to gripe that the 45 minute wait wasn't worth it and you could pop down the road and not wait and... but no. It was worth it. The pizzas here are seriously good - they are right in saying that because they use a sourdough base, the edge is absolutely delicious. Chewy and tasty. The toppings are very fresh. I had the number four, with ricotta and old spot ham, and it was a revelation. The ricotta tasted like it had been made that day, and the salty ham with it was great. My friend had the margarita which wasn't boring at all - down to the cheese, I think. The restaurant itself is basic - you'll probably share a table with strangers if you're a pair - but because of the pizza oven it smells delicious. Staff are rushing around and the mood on a Friday night was very convivial. Yes, you do have to wait. And it's not a particularly pleasant place to wait, to be honest. Also, the house wine, organic or not, wasn't to my taste. But, much to my chagrin, the pizza IS worth it. You can get takeaway. read more

The Guardian and TimeOut have both said this is the best Pizza in the UK and though I've not tried many of the country's pizza restaurants it's hard to imagine a more winning combination of delicious food at bargain prices. When setting this, the original branch up about 5 years ago real passion went into the set-up. Artisans were flown over from Naples to hand build the special brick ovens. Specialist cheese makers were brought over from Italy to a farm in Somerset to teach them how to make perfect Mozzarella just for Franco Manca and all of the ingredients are high quality, seasonal and fresh. The Dough, which you should finish as it says on the menu, is sourdough and is left to rise for at least 20 hours before cooking at 500ºC for 5 minutes (leaving it crisp on the outside but chewy inside). You only get the choice of 6 different pizzas, plus specials, salads and drinks and there are no starters, no desserts, only 1 kind of wine or lager. At busy periods you will have to queue for as much as 45 mins (though generally less), service can be a bit shaky (though this is made up for by the hilarious manager who is a bundle of energy and ensures you are seated and eating as quick as humanly possible) and there is no lingering; once you are finished eating they want you out to seat the next people but this is more than made up for by the fantastic quality of the food and the incredibly low prices. Basically it's under £7 for a whole pizza, half the price of chains like Pizza Express and far better quality. I cannot recommend this place highly enough, long may it last and maintain it's standards! read more

I read (and not only on this website) that this is supposed to be the best pizzas in London. and to be honest I am not sure. The food was great but i had great pizzas in London and I could not say the one I had was ten times better than the others. And even if everything on the menu is great, well the menu is quite limited. Also as it is quite famous that was really busy, I did not really had a quiet time to fully enjoy the pizza. I guess if you put in the category "quick and really good pizza", sure you cannot get better than this. read more

I'm not sure how I could only have rated FM with 4 stars when it's my favourite pizza spot in London. Duly noted and updated. Of course they deserve 5 stars. read more

Hands down one of the best pizza places in London. Sounds cliche, but it is 'just like the Pizza in Italy'. We dropped by on Sunday and managed to bag a table moments before they closed the kitchen, pretty lucky the waiter informed us considering we had a minute to spare. I think they close even earlier on Sunday with last orders about 4pm (for a 4:30pm close) so make sure you don't arrive late, we saw over three groups of four being turned away for arriving at about five past four. Anyway the pizza is brilliant, just go! read more

I went to FM on a sunny Saturday afternoon, after band practice. It was very much one of those how-the-hell-have-I-or-anyone-else-I-know-for-that-matter-not-been-here-yet moments. Franco Manca is split in half across the market thoroughfare. It's cramped next to a fish stall, spilling out all over the pavement. If you need space, peace and time on your side, then it's not for you. However, it serves the best pizza I've had this side of the channel, anywhere. It's embarrassingly good. You see the whole production process infront of you (since you're right next to the chef), and out they pop from the wood ovens, straight infront of you. Fresh, hot, doughy joy. There's only 5 or 6 pizzas on the menu, they're all about a fiver each and ten inches across. You can have a salad, an organic beer and an espresso for a pound. It's perfect. Utterly perfect. The queue moves fast. The manager is hilarious. It's the anti-Pizza Express, and I wish it was in central London so I could go more often. Totally essential. read more

I'm pretty sure I've never had pizza this good. Not in Rome, not in 'Neapolitan-style' pizzerias, and definitely not for less than £7. Situated inside Brixton Market, in two store fronts plus pavement seating, this place gets crowded but the staff is super friendly and efficient and tables seem to come available pretty steadily. Regardless, this pizza is worth the wait. We shared one pizza between two of us plus a beer and a glass of wine with tip for £15. Next time we'll each order our own pizza rather than sharing, not because the size is small (which it isn't) but because one doesn't want to share. Sweet Jesus, I can't wait for next time. read more

Between all the Franco Manca places, this is always my fave! The staff is more than friendly and as Italian I feel always at home! Their pizza is AMAZING! Nothing better than good sourdough topped with the best italian ingredients, like friarelli! Their Lemonade is super nice, but also try their No Logo beer and you won't be disappointed! BEST PIZZA IN LONDON! read more

A pizzeria set in a bustling and vibrant but down at heel Market hall is the unlikely setting for great pizzas! Well made crusty doughs with simple but sparse toppings makes for a great lunch. I've eaten various pizzas from aubergine to spicy chorizo. A small green salad balances out the salty and sometimes fattiness of the pizza. Unlike others, I thought the lemonade was vile as I've drunk better in Italy. I would suggest that they bring in San Pellingino range of drinks which are far better. The house red or White is pretty drinkable. read more

I came, I ate, I was conquered. Franco Manca's pizza really is the best in London. The base is where it all starts. Millimetre-thin, chewy, sourdough goodness, cooked to 260 degrees of perfection in a wood-fired kiln. Then it's one of just six (a simplicity that Gordon Ramsey would approve of) appetising toppings. I went for the margerita, composed of tomato sauce, good quality and (THANK YOU) sparingly applied mozzarella cheese. All for a standing-ovation-worthy price of £6. Woohoo! There are a couple of small things I'd change if I was being reallllllly fussy. The tomato sauce for one, which I'd infuse with slightly sweeter cherry tomatoes. Plus the sourdough base seemed a little salty. But in truth, that seems like ungrateful pickiness considering just how awe-thumm and far ahead of their competition in London Franco Manca's pizzas are. An essential stop for pizza lovers and foodies alike! read more

I'd heard rave reviews about Franco Manca for months, and finally visited last weekend. Boy have they nailed their pizzeria game! We did have to wait around 20 mins for a table (Saturday evening), but were served drinks while we waited before being seated in the overflow room next door. This still felt very much a part of the restaurant (and perhaps slightly less packed), and service was good. The sourdough pizza is absolutely delicious, and the toppings were simple and tasty in the true Italian style. Oils are provided for crust-dipping and the bread we shared before our meal was great. Even with shared starters, aperitifs, mains, beers and two bottles of wine, the bill only came to just over £20 each (for 5 of us). Time will tell whether Franco Manca's is just a fad or becomes an established favourite, but I'm certainly planning to return. read more

Simply the best Pizza place in London. Apparently the secret is in the dough. Sat in the middle of the bustling Brixton Market, get their early as seating is quite limited. The Coffee is great as well read more

Brilliant pizza and charming to be served by Italians! Sourdough was brilliant and the crusts dipped in the lovely olive oil is even better. Very reasonably priced, would certainly return. Que wasnt bad at all. As you could be sitting in Brixton Village (semi outside) make sure to take a decent coat, saying that they do have very good heaters, so dont be put off! read more

Seriously good pizza. Thin, sourdough crust. Don't go for all the toppings; stick to the #1 or the #2 -- tomato, oregano, and garlic; or tomato, basil, and mozzarella (they also have mozzarella di bufala if you ask, which is worth it). A pizza and a glass of the house Barbera -- ahh! read more

Franco Manca - The vegetarian special: mozzarella, pesto, potatoes, sun-dried tomatoes. Yum. - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

I ONLY ever go to this place at unsociable times as that queue eeeek! Only ever been to the Brixton site so this review is based on that. Really like the communal dining tables where if theres a space you take it even if your sitting next to a total stranger. Been to Franco Manca 4 or 5 times in total and always start with the salad. Its O.K but nothing special. I think its a touch on the pricey side considering what your getting. Having been to Italy a few times I'm in agreement with the Italians that there are only a couple of official pizza toppings. For me the fewer the better and what better than a basic Margarita? At its best FM can tango with the best of them. The 'sloppy' intensely tomato'y taste and texture of the topping combined with the wonderful mozzarella and chewy in the centre crisp on the outside sourdough base is just wonderful. I've had the Organic Lemonade a couple of times which is O.K but overly small and overly expensive. Pizza as it really should be. My only reservations are that on 2 occasions the pizza was over cooked leaving small areas of burnt bits which tasted acrid. Both times were busy so I now avoid at busy times. Also not sure if its just me or I've been unlucky or theres something more sinister going on but every time I've been (a part from once) I've been over charged i.e. an item that I didn't have had been added to my final bill i.e. an expresso. read more

This review isn't for the food - because for me, Franco Manca is one of the best priced & tastiest pizza places in London. However the 2* for this place was the service and the place itself. It was grotty, the service was rude and we were sat outside on a bench when it was BLOODY FREEZING! For food - we shared a burrata (their burrata is amazing - you gotta try!), a cheesy garlic bread and their No.6 (pepperoni pizza - which had plenty of pepperoni this time). My bf went for a No Logo beer and I went for a white wine (both fine). The food came reasonably quickly which was ideal as I was starving and freeeeezing. However actually getting a waitress to take our order took forever as did getting seated even though the table was free and he said he was seating us right away. We had the same issue getting someone to bring the bill, then the card machine but eventually paid up and made a run for the tube station to warm up. read more

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