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Wild garlic pesto

In spring you should be able to find plenty of garlic growing in the wild. However, it is also possible to cultivate some in a shady corner of your garden. The pesto is a wonderful way to enjoy.

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Then your tastebuds

Ingredients

Per portion

  • Method

    Blend everything together, starting with the garlic and wild garlic greens and finishing with the cheese and the oil – either in a pestle and mortar or in a blender.

Still hungry? Go for seconds.

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Poetry Pizza

Celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026 with Simon Mole - where storytelling meets sourdough. Join us for playful poetry workshops, book signings, and a slice (or two) of inspiration.

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The Errico Porzio special is straight outta Napoli!

Legendary Neapolitan pizzaiolo Errico Porzio brings real Napoli flavour to Franco Manca with our indulgent March Special — a half ricotta, half friarielli pizza topped with Tuscan sausage, slow-cooked pork and pistachio cream. Available from 4th March for a limited time.

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Kids Eat Free – Dress as Your Favourite Book Character

Celebrate the magic of storytelling at Franco Manca on Thursday 5th March, where children dressed as their favourite book characters can eat for free with a paying adult. From wizards to Gruffalos, every costume is welcome — and there are prizes for best dressed at each pizzeria. T&Cs apply.

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