Franco Manca

Franco Manca Located on Bedford Hill, Franco Manca is a casual Italian restaurant and pizza place known for their authentic Neapolitan sourdough pizzas. With a focus on using mostly local produce and organic products, their slow-rising sourdough is made fresh daily and baked in a 500°c oven to lock in flavor, aroma, and moisture. The result is delicious, affordable pizzas served quickly without compromising on quality. If you're looking for a no-frills pizza joint that truly delivers on taste, Franco Manca is the spot for you.
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23/10/2026

Manchester, we’ve got a lot going on 🍕❤️

From proper sourdough pizza and award winning teams to drag queen-hosted masterclasses, a kids’ entertainment spot and a world map to pin where you’re from!

And it’s not just about the pizza. Our teams are big on giving back. This Christmas, they’re also planning a gift-giving tree with Wood Street Mission to help make Christmas a bit brighter for local kids 🎁

Two pizzerias, great people and plenty of pizza. What’s not to love? Ciao!

Too much to ask? Not when you get festive with Franco 🎄Our Christmas menu is almost here! Get 2 courses, a dip & a drink...
19/10/2026

Too much to ask? Not when you get festive with Franco 🎄

Our Christmas menu is almost here! Get 2 courses, a dip & a drink for £25, and add on bottomless spritz for £17.50.

And after dinner you’ll get the chance to play Franco’s Tombola. From drinks and olives, to a trip to Napoli, there are plenty of reasons to try your luck 👀🎁

Available from November 12th. Book your table via the link in bio 🍕🎅

16/10/2026

Half pizza. Half calzone. National Pizza Awards nominee. 🍕

Meet our Mezzaluna. 🌝



Creamy ricotta, spinach and Franco’s Grana folded into our slow-rising sourdough. 🌿

Topped with Italian tomato, mozzarella, Ventricina salami and slow-cooked ciccioli. 🍅

Into the oven…

Finished with fresh basil. 🌿

Not bad for a half-moon. 🌛🍕

In case you missed it... potatoes are so back.And they’re on a pizza with creamy gorgonzola, mozzarella, semi dried toma...
14/10/2026

In case you missed it... potatoes are so back.

And they’re on a pizza with creamy gorgonzola, mozzarella, semi dried tomato pesto and finished with fresh basil 🙂‍↕️ All on our handmade sourdough base. Some things just belong on pizza 🥔🍕

09/10/2026
05/10/2026

office lunch never looked so good 🙂‍↕️ pizza + drink = £12.50, and add a dessert or bite for just £2.50 🤝

04/10/2026

PSA Students ‼️
Stop procrastinating, one week left. 🍕👀

02/10/2026

Weekend Uni plans: Sorted ✅
£6 pizzas still here.

Go to our link in bio to grab yours 🍕👀

02/10/2026

Plans for the week: a little nibble, a little sip, a little gossip.
We have it all ⭐️🍸

The leaves are falling. Temperatures are dropping. Potatoes are thriving.🔥Our new autumn/winter menu has landed, filled ...
30/09/2026

The leaves are falling. Temperatures are dropping. Potatoes are thriving.🔥

Our new autumn/winter menu has landed, filled with seasonal comfort, cosy favourites and all the ingredients
needed to make winter considerably more enjoyable.

As nature intended. 🥔🍂

Dear potato loyalists,You won.Potatoes are back on the menu. 🥔You asked. We listened. We delivered. You’re welcome.Tomor...
29/09/2026

Dear potato loyalists,
You won.

Potatoes are back on the menu. 🥔
You asked. We listened. We delivered. You’re welcome.

Tomorrow.

autumn

24/09/2026

Made in Veneto. Cured. Smoked. And made to our own recipe.

The Spicy Salami. The No. 7. Literally made for us.

Those who know, know. 🌶️

22/09/2026

Look no further for a better pizza deal than here…

£6 pizza for students 🍕👀
Get yours via the link in our bio now ⭐️

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01/10/2020

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In partnership with Uber Eats we will be donating £1 to FareShare for every order for one week, starting today. FareShar...
23/01/2020

In partnership with Uber Eats we will be donating £1 to FareShare for every order for one week, starting today. FareShare redistribute surplus food which would otherwise go to waste to charities and food banks. We will also add free Nocellara green olives to every order. Available only when you order on Uber Eats before 27th Jan 2020.

Love is in the air ❤️❤️❤️
23/09/2019

Love is in the air ❤️❤️❤️

👨‍🎓👩‍🎓GCSE students it's your turn - join us for a pizza on the house tomorrow (Thursday 22nd Aug 2019) at any of our pi...
21/08/2019

👨‍🎓👩‍🎓GCSE students it's your turn - join us for a pizza on the house tomorrow (Thursday 22nd Aug 2019) at any of our pizzerias. Simply show us proof of your results to redeem. More info: https://bit.ly/2KGeH8P

Tomatoes matter. Our red piennolo DOP are filled with flavour thanks to the long Italian summers. Say no to average toma...
21/08/2019

Tomatoes matter. Our red piennolo DOP are filled with flavour thanks to the long Italian summers. Say no to average tomatoes 🍅https://bit.ly/2NohQNI

Franco Manca Salina, our summer Italian outpost for when the British summer isn't really cutting it. https://bit.ly/2Z62...
15/08/2019

Franco Manca Salina, our summer Italian outpost for when the British summer isn't really cutting it. https://bit.ly/2Z62gs7

Sourdough for the students 👩🏼‍🎓if you’re receiving your GCSE or A Level results this year, join us for a pizza on the ho...
14/08/2019

Sourdough for the students 👩🏼‍🎓if you’re receiving your GCSE or A Level results this year, join us for a pizza on the house on Thursday 15th 2019 (A Level) and Thursday 22nd 2019 (GCSE) at any of our pizzerias. Simply show us proof of your results to redeem. More info: https://bit.ly/2KGeH8P 📷: / .justjoe._

Our tiramisu - a classic Italian post pizza dish, handmade every day by our pizzaioli ☕ https://bit.ly/2OwQ2c0
01/08/2019

Our tiramisu - a classic Italian post pizza dish, handmade every day by our pizzaioli ☕ https://bit.ly/2OwQ2c0

Our new menu is here 🙌 Our new No.7 was created by Roy Caceres. It’s got lightly spiced Ventricina salami, green peppers...
31/07/2019

Our new menu is here 🙌 Our new No.7 was created by Roy Caceres. It’s got lightly spiced Ventricina salami, green peppers from Vesuvio, mozzarella, wild mizuna & rocket leaves and a
roasted baby plum tomato & spicy n’duja drizzle. https://bit.ly/2YdcYRY

Our Nero d’Avola. Made in Alcamo, a small town in Sicily, it’s round and medium bodied. Great with sourdough, if you ask...
23/07/2019

Our Nero d’Avola. Made in Alcamo, a small town in Sicily, it’s round and medium bodied. Great with sourdough, if you ask us. https://bit.ly/2XZPI9Z

Address

53 Bedford Hill
Balham
SW12 9EZ

To get to the restaurant on Bedford Hill in Balham by public transport, you can either take the train or the bus. If you're taking the train, exit at Balham Station and walk down Bedford Hill until you reach the restaurant. Alternatively, if you're taking the bus, look for routes that stop near Balham Station and follow the same walking directions.

If driving, there are several parking options available in the area, including metered street parking and nearby car parks. Be sure to check local signage for restrictions before leaving your car.

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What people say

If you're looking for authentic Neapolitan pizza in London, look no further than Franco Manca on Bedford Hill. This pizza place and Italian restaurant prides itself on its simple approach to pizza-making: they use only sourdough and mostly local produce to create their delicious pies.

What sets Franco Manca apart is their commitment to slow-rising sourdough, which results in a crust that's crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. And with an oven that reaches temperatures of 500°C (930°F), you can be sure that your pizza will be cooked to perfection every time.

But it's not just the crust that's noteworthy - the toppings are equally impressive. From classic margherita to more adventurous combinations like cured chorizo and mozzarella, there's something for everyone at Franco Manca.

And despite the high quality of their ingredients and attention to detail, Franco Manca manages to keep their prices reasonable. So if you're in the mood for some truly authentic Neapolitan pizza, head over to Bedford Hill and give Franco Manca a try. You won't be disappointed!