
Lacto
Pizza
Italian
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. UK chain of pizzerias est. 1986 in Brixton Market as a stand alone shop by Franco who later sold the business to his friends who named the shop "Franco Manca" (Italian for “Franco is missing”) as an homage to the founder. Makes sourdough pizza from slow-rising dough, which are baked in a wood-fired oven. One pizza is vegan by default; may pay for additional toppings such as spinach, artichokes, and plant-based cheese. Also has rotating vegan specials. Other vegan menu items are olives, pizza bread, and dessert sorbet. Open Mon-Sat 12:00-23:00, Sun 12:00-22:00.
7 Reviews
First Review by healthie.veggie
drtomato
Points +32
Excellent pizza, go for the options without cheese - Edit
I've enjoyed every pizza I've had from Franco Manca. Only tried the options without cheese so I can only recommend those.
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liveatsvegan
Points +1018
Bad Vegan Pizzas - Edit
This was my first time trying Franco Manca and I was so disappointed. I ordered the Margherita Pizza with vegan cheese and it was one of the worst vegan pizzas I’ve had. The dough base was the best part as the crust was fluffy which I like but the toppings were so bad. The amount of tomato sauce and cheese on top was so minimal I could barely taste the cheese. It’s quite expensive for what it is too. The vegan options are really lacking on their menu too. I wouldn’t / haven’t rushed back since.
Read moreCons: Expensive, Few vegan options, Terrible vegan pizza
Guest
hannearts
Points +4198
Mixed feelings - Edit
Not sure if this had to do with it being delivered rather than eaten in, but the pizza was cold and the cheese seemed to have been added on without being melted, sort of like a last-minute decision. Toppings were quite sparse, but the crust and extra herbs were tasty. I just went for the standard vegan option, but have definitely had better pizzas elsewhere.
Read morePros: Extra herbs added at no cost, Good crust
Cons: Cold, Cheese not melted, Not many toppings
Guest
Cjcarter
Points +68
It's all about the base - Edit
Having seen the other pictures of pizzas from Franco I'm only sad I didn't take a photo of mine which bore no resemblance to the others here. It was mostly crust with poor sauce, and hardly any vegan cheese which you have to pay extra for. Instead I got a lecture on regional differences in pizza to explain away the excuse for a pizza I was served. In short a bad pizza, poor service, humiliating experience.
Read morePros: Deliveroo take priority, Less noisy outside, Polite waiting staff
Cons: Too much crust, Have to pay extra for vegan cheese, Long wait
Guest
beingvegan__
Points +328
Delicious - Edit
Franco Manca pizzas are thin in the middle with thick fluffy crusts! Number 1 on the menu is vegan, you can add toppings and vegan cheese. The blackboards show the specials. I had the vegan special with some vegan cheese on top and it was amazing!
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nwindhauser
Points +437
Pizza was impressive - Edit
Outdoor seating was really nice, as we had nice weather this evening. Pizza was 5 stars. I loved the crust especially. The server knew exactly which toppings were vegan. If you don't like oil drizzled on your pizza, request they leave it off. I cook with no oil, so try and avoid it as much as I can at restaurants.
Read morePros: Vegan cheese is available, Plenty of veggie options and basil and oregano
Cons: Lentils are cooked in animal fat, Lemonade has honey in it
Guest
healthie.veggie
Points +2109
Great vegan pizza - Edit
Their ‘number 1’ pizza with the vegan cheese is a great option if you’re going out for pizza with non-vegan friends. It only costs £6.60. The waiter was very friendly and service was quick. The restaurant was right next to the station, so it’s perfect for anyone who is/will be travelling.
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