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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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Franco Manca X Aaron Potter

This summer, we've teamed up with Aaron Potter, chef-owner of Wildflowers and one of the UK's most exciting culinary talents, to create a limited-edition pizza that celebrates the season at its peak. It combines juicy peach, crispy coppa, gorgonzola and truffle honey on our signature sourdough base, available from 22 July until the end of August.
strawberry and cream tiramisu
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Strawberries & Cream tiramisu

Celebrate Wimbledon and peak strawberry season with our new Strawberries & Cream Tiramisu - handmade fresh in every Franco Manca and available for a limited time only.

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Graduates: You passed, now pass the spritz!

You passed, now pass the spritz. This graduation season, Franco Manca is raising a glass to the Class of 2026 with a complimentary Aperol Spritz for every graduate who celebrates with us. Find out more.

sofar sounds x franco manca
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Franco Manca X Sofar Sounds

Live music meets sourdough pizza as Franco Manca and Sofar Sounds launch a series of exclusive summer pop-up gigs. 🎶🍕

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Twenty Twenty Spritz

Enjoy two spritz for £13.50 at Franco Manca throughout May. Choose from Aperol, Hugo, Campari or Sarti Spritz and make the most of sunny drinks with friends. Summer, as it should be.

spring menu at franco manca
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Spring is in the air

Discover Franco Manca’s new spring menu, launching 15th April, featuring a pulled lamb pizza with pea and mint cream, the new mezzaluna (half pizza, half calzone), sharing platters, and a giant cannolo dessert.

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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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