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Keep it in the family. Recipes, stories and news from the faces behind Franco Manca. Speak less, listen more.

Slow fast food

Since opening our first pizzeria in Brixton Market in 2008, we’ve championed slow-rising sourdough pizza and properly sourced, small supplier, seasonal ingredients.

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Celebrate Negroni Week at Franco Manca

Join Franco Manca from 19th–29th September for Negroni Week and celebrate with our classic Negroni and Negroni Sbagliato, plus two limited-edition cocktails: the refreshing Strawberry Sbagliato Negroni and the bold Spicy Mango Negroni. Available for just 10 days only – come and try them before they’re gone!

Fig and goat's cheese pizza
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The G.O.A.T pizza has landed

Discover our new limited-edition Fig & Prosciutto Pizza, made with a creamy mozzarella base, fresh figs, goat’s cheese, prosciutto, hot honey, balsamic glaze and rocket. Available until the end of September for dine in, click & collect and delivery, this seasonal sourdough pizza is the perfect mix of sweet, savoury and spicy.

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Orange wine & pizza: why Cirelli La Collina Biologica is the ideal pairing

Orange wine & pizza: why Cirelli La Collina Biologica is the ideal pairing

Franco Manca sourdough pizza masterclass made with Wildfarmed flour
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From Farm to Pizza: Our Day Out with Wildfarmed

From Farm to Pizza: Our Day Out with Wildfarmed

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Try our Champion Pizzaiolo’s Special

Franco Manca is proud to announce that Enrico Maccario, Head Pizzaiolo at our Westbourne Grove pizzeria, has won this year's Sourdough Cup and this August you can enjoy this pizza at every Franco Manca.

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Sorry, Mum!

It's time to Franco Manca and make up this Mother's Day!

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FRANCO GOES DOG FRIENDLY!

Great news for all dog lovers! Franco Manca is now welcoming well-behaved pet dogs inside our restaurants (except Stratford and Trafford Centre). Whether you’re stopping by for a quick bite or a long lunch, your furry friends are invited to join you in our designated dog-friendly areas.

Margs X Margs
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Margs X Margs

Margaritas have landed at Franco Manca in time for National Margarita Day!

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Wild garlic picking 2024

Spring has well and truly sprung, and here at Franco Manca that can only mean one thing… it’s wild garlic time!

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CHRISTMAS bookings now open!

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