Just order the number 6 (two types of chorizo) and all will be fine with your world. The best pizza in London, no question. read more

In normal circumstances I would wholeheartedly recommend this place BUT I don't want it to get any more popular, so yeeuugh - stay away! Gorge gorge gorge gorge gorge. After 2.5 years in the area, I finally braved the queue (on my birthday, no less) at around 1pm and it was worth the wait! The queue moves very quickly and the dude in charge is aaall over the table situation. We were given a menu to look at while we waited, which was great as it was a really difficult choice! The fact that they have about 8 choices, with a couple of specials on the board is a testament to how uncomplicated but 'fresh' this restaurant is. I had the ham and wild mushroom which was heavely. My sister had the chorizo/meaty one - she did comment that 'it's a bit too much chorizo for this time of the day', but this is my review, not hers :-) read more

The pizza here is most definitely a cut above most places and that's why it's a deservedly popular place. I couldn't help but find the menu rather confusing but at the same time very short of choice....which if you are asked your order while you queue can lead to additional flustering (although ordering while queuing is a good idea otherwise). I think I'd prefer trying takeout (I could add my own jalapeños for a start) or one of their restaurants next time. The no logo lager was a bit disappointing, tasting much like one of the bland mainstream brands. read more

Franco Manca has the best pizza in London. Hands down. The texture of the dough is divine. The evolution of pizza starts and ends with these. Darwin has no place here. The ingredients they use are all organic. They even serve organic lemonade and organic beer. No matter what time of day you go or what day of the week you choose to dine here expect to stand in an extraordinarily long queue. The queue isn't reflective of the wait though and you will be seated fairly shortly. Look out for the floor manager. He is loud and terrifying and almost had me choking on every bite I took when he walked around the vicinity of my table. The only problem with this place is that it closes at 5PM because it's located in Brixton market and the operation hours are limited. So get here early to appease your appetite. read more

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This place has been sprouting everywhere with rave reviews from the hip millennial brigade and random pizza snobs too good to ever darken the doorsteps of a Pizza Express, so I had to give it a go. Apparently I'm in the minority, as "minimal toppings" seems to be a thing (what?). The base is good (it's what most people wax lyrical about), but be warned: there's very. little. meat. Some tiny blobs of green goop here and there and a couple of puddles of animal matter regurgitated in the middle. That is all. It doesn't even look appetising, sorry. Prices are good, but then again you're basically paying for flour here. If you're a vegetarian then perhaps it's more up your alley. But not for me; if I want to eat bread and cheese I can do it at home. read more

After everyone saying how good the pizzas of this place are, we decided to give it a try. Honestly, not that good for me... I really like Brixton market but in winter is not the best place to go as the restaurants are too small and it's too cold to seat outside. We got a table inside but still too cold for me. We got our pizzas really fast and we decided to share them (to get a better taste) but I wasn't crazy about the base. Ok pizza but that was it. For me, if you want to go for a great pizza in Brixton, Agile rabbit it's your place (but bring your jacket in winter because it's an open space...) read more

Friends told us : Here you will get the best pizza in london & they were right. I read there infos on the homepage and because i am a pizzaholic the expectation was very high. I always compare to top neapolitan pizza places in Italy. So the pizza was very much like in Neaples & also the salad really good. I was not sure if tey use buffalo mozzarella on their pizza because it was not written on the menu. I like the atmosphere of the market hall anyway. So go there and get your pizza, this is probably the benchmark of london. read more

As many have already said, the best pizzas in possibly Britain, rivalling even the yummiest ones I've gobbled in Naples... Super cheap- the more-than-half decent margheritas at £5.50 and you'd have to really try to get something pricier than a tenner. they're also generous with their tap water which helps us students :p i won't explain every single dish because they're all great and you can't go wrong since in any case it's the base that makes these pizzas so lovely and as for you silly people queuing on Saturdays, they're open and pretty empty on Thursday nights! That's when us brixtoners go. read more

Most first-timers just want to know one thing: Does Franco Manca live up to the hype? (or rave reviews, for the less cynical). Between TimeOut's twitterpated tone and the coos of pleasure from the mag's faithful legions, this Brixton pizza hideaway has developed a reputation for greatness. Franco Manca is a Brixton market hole-in-the-wall serving up smallish pies baked in a visible wood-fired oven. Rumor has it the proprietors slaved for months (or was it years?) to master the perfect sourdough crust. The place is busy, and packed, and impressively efficient. The food menu is sparse but enticing, drinks few but high-quality, prices refreshingly fair. A margherita pizza was 4.90 on my visit. We had the ricotta & sausage and chorizo pizzas, paired with organic beer and a 2 pound glass of house red. And we were impressed. The time dedicated to finding the perfect crust recipe was well spent; I've never eaten a tastier one: thin, slightly sour, massive bubbles galore. And that's important with Franco Manca's pizzas because, as some reviewers complain, toppings are light and somewhat patchy. Plops of pillowy ricotta dotted my pizza; nubs of spicy chorizo sparsely adorned my companion's. Great food aside, the place rings with personality. The manager was everywhere at once, never missing a beat, his presence hovering in that paternal Italian way. Seating is minimal, you might share a table with strangers, and you won't linger too long thanks to the line of hungry patrons waiting for their turn. And there's a post-feast bonus. Once you've paid the (amazingly reasonable) bill, you can saunter a few market stalls down to the small Italian shop, supplier to Franco Manca and owned by the same folks, to pick up some of that fresh ricotta and a slice of homemade polenta cake. Perfetto. read more

Best pizzas in London in my opinion. Minimal toppings, minimal cooking time (they are blasted in a super hot oven for mere minutes) and with minimal fuss. Pizza is made thin in the Napoli style with a sourdough base. There is a short menu (always a good sign), with daily meat and vegetarian specials .. Plus they do takeaway. read more

I don't know about you, but for me, finding a good place to eat is like finding a boyfriend. It's all about impression. If you leave with a good impression, that place or person will always be in the back of your mind. This is what I thought of Franco Manca- and it'll be a place I make sure to come back next time I'm in London. The sourdough pizza is that good and I loved walking though the neighborhood of Brixton. The wine choices could be better though. read more

This place is REALLY busy and I know why! The pizza is fantastic. The place is a bit hectic with all the business that it receives, but totally worth the fight to the tables. There are great options as far as topings. We were impressed. One thing to note, the famous lemonade that they sell here is really just the Master Cleanse. For those of you who know what that means, you may want to pass... read more

I always have a good time here. The pizza is consistantly outstanding (although I'm probably some kind of pizza heathen for saying I'd like a smidge more crunch factor...) but it's a fantastic tasty dough with the simplest of toppings - it tastes amazing. My regular is the gloucester old spot ham pizza - not only is the tomato sauce perfection itself but the ham is unbelievably tasty. And ridiculously cheap....I keep trying to spend more - last time I necked 2 bottles of Sam Smith's lager to try and up the bill, but I can't ever seem to spend more than £20 - this is ridiculous - is there someone I can complain to about this?! And what a superb manager Roberto is, for this bustling, fast paced pizzeria. A huge part of the enjoyment is watching him going about his work., organising the tables, delivering the pizzas so quickly, shouting at the staff (with humour, or at least I think so..!) and just the general banter which seems to go on here. This isn't the place for a relaxing pizza - come here for the fun and buzz of it all. read more

As I have read in another review/comment somewhere, these pizzas are too cheap and too good to be true, and yet they exist. I have been to Rome recently so I'd lying if I said that they are the best I've tasted in my life (those belong in Rome, for sure). But they are the best I've tasted in London, no question about it. I went on a Saturday at lunchtime and there was a massive queue, that lasted until 4pm. Still, you don't have to wait much because all tables are shared, pizzas are cooked in 2 minutes and you basically eat and go. We waited for about 30min. and I guarantee it was worth it. Also the homemade lemonade was really good. I totally recommend this place. read more

Delicious! You can definitely tell that this is the place to go to for pizza, as the place was packed. Might be a wait to get seated, but the table turnover is quick as the pizza seems to come out of the oven almost immediately after you order it, so don't worry about the queue. A friend and I split two different pies - one with wild broccoli, mozzarella and sausage, and the other with ham, mozzarella, wild mushrooms and buffalo ricotta. The ingredients are fresh and organic; the sourdough base is light and each pizza is more than enough food for one person. The buffalo ricotta was my fave. Go get it! read more

Just going to say it, I'm not the greatest fan of pizza. Yes, I can see the fuss, especially with a few brews to accompany a slice, but given I'm not the greatest with cheese I normally pass. BUT, I dropped in at the Broadway Market spot with a few friends one Sunday eve and what a great surprise. The restaurant is tiny, so expect to clamber over some other diners when finding your seat. But this will be a rewarded challenge as the menu and the food are great. Sourdough base, piping hot and fresh ingredients made this an excellent quick bite. The service was perfect and they were kind enough to drop the cheese even though a lot of people still can't get the head around a pizza with no cheese. Arguably the best thing about this spot though, the price. Our bill came to about 8 pound each, which for food of this quality is insane. From a not-so-overly keen fan of Pizza go. If you love pizza, you'll be a regular. read more

Franco Manca is always busy in Brixton, guaranteed! But we never have to wait for more than 5 mins to be seated. Sour dough pizza... just taste like normal pizza but a bit lighter. The menu is small and not a lot of choices, but enough for any pizza lover plus they have their specials on the board. Their homemade lemonade has a hint of mix spice to give it a kick. A recommendation if you love pizza. read more

As a vegan, pizza can be hard to come by. Franco Manca have made my life a whole lot easier. The servers here are knowledgeable about veganism and are more than happy to create a pizza to your specifications. I loved my basic version of tomato, garlic and oregano on their delicious crust. It was delicious and well-priced. To make me even more delighted, Franco Manca Brixton sell vegan lager made by Samuel Smith. Vegan pizza and vegan beer... the food of champions. read more

Believe the hype. The pizza at Franco Manca is that good and the best I have had in London. The location may leave a kittle to be desired and the queue is often long but boy is it worth it. It's really the base that makes it. Sourdough and whatever they do in those fancy imported ovens certainly do the trick for me. If only they were open for dinner as well as lunch in Brixton. read more

How have I not reviewed this place yet? I've been here on SO many occasions for good, fast pizza that I was surprised to not have. This intro gives you the basics - come here it's so good that you'll come back. The pizzas are the draw. The wine and beer are OK, and the restaurant itself isn't the best. But the pizzas. The menu is pretty simple, with a good selection of different toppings. The specials (displayed on chalkboards, obviously) change regularly and are particularly good. You can add toppings as with most restaurants, but unhelpfully there's no real information about how much individual extra toppings cost. Sometimes there's a queue, but arriving around 7 on a non-Friday weeknight should allow you to be seated swiftly and get some good pizza in your belly. The staff are fast and friendly enough, meaning if you have a small party you can get in and out fast (if you don't mind potentially sharing a big table with another party). I've not been there with many people, so this may change things. read more

ooooooooooh fresh baked sourdough crust and excellent salads and lovely cheap wine and fabulous prices and oooooh.... Franco Manca may have put half a stone on me. It's so good. it is the best pizza I've had in Britain. And it's stupidly cheap, for what you get. read more

Best pizza I've ever had in London. Very authentic Italian style pizza. Fresh ingredients, friendly Italian owner and staff and conveniently located around the corner from the Brixton ( Victoria/Northern lines ) Underground station. Many toppings and special daily combinations to choose from at this small but not cramped feeling place for good, and yet quick, pizza. P.S. The ONLY thing on the menu to eat is PIZZA. read more

Found a treasure today in Brixton. Delicious mouthwatering pizza. I tried my fair shared of pizzas throughout Europe and I have to say this place ranks among my favorite pizzeria restaurant yet. If you ever stop by Brixton, this place is worth trying! read more

Having long heard of the delights of Franco Manca's, I was pleased to be treated to lunch there. There is something rather lovely about being taken out for lunch, especially when the food is a good as this. Flavourful really is the word. Everything tastes very fresh and vivid. Service was also very friendly. If there were any negatives, for me there was a bit too much crust. I left the crust, but still had a good nosh though. I want to take every pizza chef in London for lunch there just to see what a really top-notch pizza is like. Seriously good value - this has to be one of the best quality-to-cost ratios in town. read more

I realised that people not only come to this particular Franco Manca for it's famous sourdough pizza but also for the atmosphere, the location and the vibe. Brixton is becoming very popular and just located in Market Row, a small indoor dining complex located Franco Manca amongst many other popular food joints like Honest Burger. It is funny how earlier that evening we walked pass the Franco Manca near Warren Street and it was only half empty only to arrive at this particular joint and find a long queue forming already. But as it is a one dish place unless you order a starter on the side which arrives with the main anyway, the queue does move quick. My expectations were high as I have heard so much about their pizza, many voting them the best pizza in London which is a big thing considering how many pizza places there are. It was nice to see the different group types from friends to family and even children. It is a place that caters for everyone, if you like pizza that is. After a half an hour wait we managed to get a seat outside with electric heaters from above to warm us up. All tables are made for sharing here. Long beach like chairs facing marbled tables that can sit 6 people round it. As everyone is ordering roughly the same thing you do feel quite united and part of this pizza culture. If you don't like people watching you eat then I'm afraid you're in the wrong place as that is exactly what you will be doing when queuing and people in the queue will do when your pizza arrives. I was immediately attracted by the meat special which was a tomato based pizza topped with prosciutto, parmesan shavings and fresh rocket whilst my boyfriend looking something towards the seafood range went for the tomato, oregano, capers, garlic, anchovies, mozerella with added chorizo. With that we washed it down with organic lemonade that was a sugary treat to balance the saltiness of the pizza. Now I'm not usually a crust person but one bite into the dough and already the pizza has won me over. It was that nice charry, smokey flavour of the thinly rolled out based, slightly crisp on top and chewy that really got me hooked and after another bite. My special was definitely my favourite out of the two. Deliciate cheesy flavours coming from the mozzarella contrasted with the more stronger flavour of the thinly sliced prosciutto. Depth was added from the stronger Parmesan shavings which went nicely with the rocket that gave that punch of peppery flavour to the pizza. My boyfriend's anchovies pizzas was slightly too overpowering for me, too salty for me to taste and enjoy the dough itself. Most of the ingredients were strong in flavour. Maybe it was a bad idea we added chorizo on top as that itself was overly salted and could be reduced. I would have also preferred if the chorizo was a bit thicker and it was dried out and probably why it was so salty because all the moisture had evaporated. But beside from that I did enjoy the strong notes of garlic and the sharp, piquant flavours from the capers when eating it without the chorizo or the anchovies. It definitely needs some sort of side salad to balance it all out. But my boyfriend didn't seem to mind and demolished the whole pizza without a single compliant. I am very much looking forward to trying Franco Manca again, probably another site to compare the consistency throughout their restaurants. As their cured meat is way too salty and some to dry, next time I might a vegetarian variety instead. Although busy service was not rushed and very efficient with a smile. read more

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This place is solid, and you should trust my review because I was born and raised in the south of Italy and pizza is as important to us as BoJo's hair is to Londonites. Ok well, it's important. Thin crust but not breakable, good sauce (without oregano, you gross tourists), juicy mozzarella. Yep, I'm a fan. read more

Finally gotten round to going to Franco Manca. Was surprised by how small the place is as well as the casual attitude in service. But the pizzas arrive quickly, big sized, and are pretty good. The sourdough base is something unique, and the combination of toppings for the Number 5 really did go extremely well together one of the most exciting combinations of flavours on a pizza I've had in a long time! Read More on The London Insider http://www.london-insider.co.uk/2012/03/review-sourdough-pizza-franco-manca-pizzeria-brixton/ read more

Best pizza in London? Yes. Best pizza I have tasted outside of Italy? Another yes. Need me to go on? Probably not (so I'll keep it brief). It's cafe style, so do not expect a restaurant. The service can be a bit full on. It's Italian. Not just Italian, it's Napolitan. The waiter might be on the side of rude, he or she may shout, you might have to share a table with others, but it will probably be the best pizza you have had in London. It is pretty cheap too. 7 quid or so for a pizza. There is not a lot of choice and they choose to keep it basic (like it should be). It is authentic pizza with ingredients primarily from Campagnia (province around Naples). They use British meat, but the all important tomatoes and mozarella is from where it should be. Simply delicous. An absolute must for anyone who loves pizza! read more

I LOVE Brixton Market. They have a ton of different food stalls and it was very hard to not stop at these because we specifically went there for Franco Manca. We came when it was just starting to get cold so the wait was a bit annoying, even though they did have outdoor heating. 45 minutes to an hour... for pizza. We stood right next to the people who were seated outside eating, so we were starving when we finally got seated. My expectations were much higher after the long wait, but the pizza did just meet my expectations. Fresh toppings and a great combination of ingredients on a thin layer of pizza dough, but I thought they could have added more because having a pizza each, we were all still hungry. We shared a bottle of wine and watched uncomfortably at the people who were waiting right in front of us, which was where we were just standing earlier before. If it wasn't for this I did really like this place... it's a cute, homey mini-restaurant that serves delicious fresh pizza. read more

Franco Manca - Italian Near Me - London, XGL

I'd been itching to visit Franco Manca ever since a colleague went and couldn't stop raving about the place - he knows his pizza. The whole daytime only opening hours thing meant I only finally managed to co-ordinate a visit there with my boyfriend a couple of weeks ago but boy was it worth the effort - all the nice things people are saying about it are completely true! You can taste the difference when ingredients are this high quality, and at Franco Manca it goes across every ingredient from the sourdough pizza bases to the organic mozzarella. It's melt-in-your-mouth, please-don't-ever-let-me-finish amazing. That they are not cheekily charging double their current prices makes me love them even more, this lovely down to earth, genuine part of the Brixton community. Brava! read more

I finally got to try this place - I really loved the pizza and yes you have to wait a bit until seated but (which IMO is a great idea) your order is taken while you are still in the queue and right before you are seated so the pizza is served very quickly. Besides being really impressed by the pizza base and the quality of the ingredients, it was very nice that the unbelievably busy staff still find time to stop by and ask if everything is ok a very small but very nice touch that a lot of much more upscale restaurants don't bother with. I will sooo be back. read more

A contender for the best pizza place in London, and certainly the best pizza I've eaten. The service is quick and idiosyncratic (ie. the manger is a bit of a nutter), the drinks are fantastic (amazing lemonade) and its so CHEAP. If you've read other reviews moaning about the queues, here a clue: get there before 12pm. They will seat you before they start serving and you can laugh at the hundreds of people waiting for a table fiftenn minutes later, while you eat your lovely pizza. read more

Easily the best pizza in London - although I've been tipped off about somewhere in Fulham. But, as I haven't been there yet Sorry. I digress. Sour dough bases, simple toppings, simple seasonal salad, astonishing lemonade - honey sweetened - and bills of, generally, under a tenner a head. It's remarkable. On the downside, the opening hours and queues do make it tricky to get there but if they opened longer or expanded, well, it wouldn't be the same, would it? Foibles are good. Foibles are charming. Foibles, in this instance, means they can make more sourdough for tomorrow's pizza bases It's the circle of life. read more

No doubt the pizza is great: tasty, fresh ingredients on a Sicilian-style thin base, yum. And on top of it, all ingredients are organic. Make sure you also try the apple juice, it's the real stuff! The atmosphere is truly unique: located in the Brixton markets with seating mainly outside (roofed over), whiffs of grilled fish from the restaurant next door sweeping past and the staff with their constant chatter a definite source of entertainment. There are only two tiny points of criticism: the inevitable (?) waiting in line and once in a while pizzas that come out a bit too blackened. Still, 5 stars it is without doubt. read more

Pizza at its best! (Besides the limited opening hours and the uncommon sitting situation next to a path of the roofed markets area) * read more

Clean, decent service, good alcohol, good ambiance and affordable good food makes a great go to restaurant. I had the meat special of the day: ham, mozzarella, organic olives, artichokes. Hands down amazing pizza. The olives were surprisingly good for someone who has never liked them till this meal. My girlfriend had number 4 on the menu. Don't remember the name but it was great. If you like wine try the Trebbiano with the meat pizzas. The other wine is good for vegetarian. In addition the pale ale is very good. Comparable to some San Diego pale ales (I'm from San Diego and a big fan of stone) If you want you can ALSO try wines before having them. read more

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. read more

Probably the best place in London for cheap, delicious pizza. Try the Somerset's Finest Pizza - a Calzone with cheddar, buffalo ricotta, organic pork and loads of other delicous bits and pieced. Mmmmm mmm mmm. The perfect pizza place. read more

A real old-fashioned London market eaterie. Wood-fired pizza...cheap as chips....in Brixton`s newly-listed Victorian covered market... Exquisite service....immaculate linens....the patio atmosphere within the alleys of the market....all of it colludes to make for a great dining experience. I include it in London`s Street Markets Walk around Brixton. read more

Yet another bomb!!! As good as Italian pizza gets in London. Unpretentious, loud, fun, and right in the heart of the Brixton Market. No better place to get your friends together in a chilled/relaxed environment for great pizza and good wine. Oh yeah, and the prices are so, so good ! I've returned numerous times and will continue to do so. read more