Franco Manca

Franco Manca Franco Manca is a pizza place and Italian restaurant located on Old Brompton Road. They specialize in sourdough pizza, made daily from slow-rising sourdough in an oven that produces a heat of about 500°C (930°F). This unique baking process ensures that the flavor, aroma, and moisture are locked inside the pizza, resulting in a delicious and quick dining experience. Whether you prefer a classic tomato base or something more unusual, Franco Manca offers a variety of toppings to create your perfect pizza. With their commitment to simplicity and quality ingredients, Franco Manca is the go-to place for authentic sourdough pizza.

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10/09/2026

Alright pizza luver? 🍕

Say those three magic words at our Bristol mural and you’ll bag yourself a free drink. No, really.

We’re celebrating our proper lush new artwork by the local legend Dave Bain, and frankly it would be rude not to. ⭐️

Bristolian accent encouraged. 🎈

T&Cs *A free pint of lager, small house white/red or soft with a full priced pizza. Valid 11th-13th September at Franco Manca Bristol.

£6 pizza for students is officially back, and it’s better.🍕🎓Claim your deal when you sign up + a chance to win your tuit...
08/09/2026

£6 pizza for students is officially back, and it’s better.🍕🎓

Claim your deal when you sign up + a chance to win your tuition fees.

From September 14th - October 11th. 🍕👀

Link in bio to register.

Looks like summer isn’t quite done with us yet…You loved our Aaron Potter Summer in Bloom special, so we’re keeping it a...
04/09/2026

Looks like summer isn’t quite done with us yet…

You loved our Aaron Potter Summer in Bloom special, so we’re keeping it around a little longer. 🍑⭐️

P.S. Don’t forget to ask for your own pack of wildflower seeds to plant at home. 🌸

02/09/2026

Smells like lunch. 👀

From 12–4pm, select pizzas + a soft drink for £12.50.

Feeling extra hungry? Add a bite or dessert for £15.

Lunch, sorted. 🍕

Franco’s Bank Holiday plans: 🎶 Bristol’s got a full day of it on Saturday: family storytelling in the morning, then Sofa...
28/08/2026

Franco’s Bank Holiday plans:

🎶 Bristol’s got a full day of it on Saturday: family storytelling in the morning, then Sofar Sounds later on. Stories, live music and plenty of pizza.

🎸 Liverpool’s bringing the live music too, Friday and Saturday evening.

🌈🌭 Rainbow Pizza and Hot Dogs for the little ones. Summer holidays, sorted.

🌸 Aaron Potter’s Summer in Bloom is sticking around for a little longer.

🍊 Aperol, Hugo, Limoncello. Spritzes are £8.50.

📦 Plans elsewhere? Pizza travels well, take yours to go…

An extra day off. We’ll get the oven on.

26/08/2026

No. 5 The Napoli

An Italian founder. A Spanish catch. One very good anchovy.🐟

Salty. Punchy. Properly Mediterranean.
And currently, the only pizza on our menu with something from the sea.

It starts in Italy. 🇮🇹
100% Italian tomato, mozzarella, garlic and oregano.

Then Kalamata olives from Greece 🇬🇷 and capers bring the salty side of the Mediterranean.

Into the oven.

Then the anchovies.

Ours come from the Spanish fishing town of Santoña. They’re caught fresh between Santander and Bilbao, exclusively from March to June, when they’re at their best. 🎣

Spanish by sea. Italian by tradition.
Exactly how we like them.

Fresh anchovies over a hot No. 5, straight from the oven.

Italy. Greece. Spain.

Quite a journey for a pizza that doesn’t stay on the plate very long.

A little reminder of what summer tastes like. 🍑🍕Aaron Potter’s Summer in Bloom has been with us all month: Sardinian cop...
24/08/2026

A little reminder of what summer tastes like. 🍑🍕

Aaron Potter’s Summer in Bloom has been with us all month: Sardinian coppa, peak-season peaches and gorgonzola on sourdough.

Consider this your reminder to try it while you still can. 🍕

21/08/2026

What makes our No. 3 OG Margherita different? 🍕

It’s a Margherita, just not as you know it…



First stop: Grazzanise, Caserta.🇮🇹

Our buffalo mozzarella comes from La Contadina, in one of Italy’s traditional homes of mozzarella di bufala.

Richer, creamier, and what makes the No. 3 the No. 3.

Then, to the slopes of Vesuvius.

Piennolo tomatoes have been grown around Mount Vesuvius for centuries. 🌋

Traditionally, they were tied in bunches and hung for winter — al piennolo — concentrating their flavour as they kept. 🍅

On our No. 3, they go straight on top of the mozzarella.

Then we bring it together.

Buffalo mozzarella from Caserta.
Piennolo tomatoes from Vesuvius.
Fresh basil to finish. 🌿

Our No.3 OG Margherita ⭐️

Starting in Naples and ending at your local Franco.

19/08/2026

Summer in Bloom - our collab with Aaron Potter is only here for a few more weeks. 🌸🍕

Catch it while it’s in season. 🍑

GCSE results on Thursday. The dessert’s on us. ⭐️Whatever’s written on that piece of paper, you made it through. Bring y...
18/08/2026

GCSE results on Thursday. The dessert’s on us. ⭐️

Whatever’s written on that piece of paper, you made it through. Bring your results, show the team and we’ll sort something dolce. 👌

Kinda chic, really. 😘

T&Cs: Free dessert with any main. Bring your GCSE results to show the team. Available on Thursday, 20th August only.

17/08/2026

Pizza’s not the only kids’ menu favourite around here. 🌭👀

Franco’s Hot Dog, topped with Franco’s ketchup and here for the summer.

Has your little one’s tried it yet? ⭐️

14/08/2026

Happy Friday! 🍕
We paired 7 Franco favourites with their perfect glass. First up, the OG: Margherita × Grillo DOC, Sicily.

Italian tomato, mozzarella from Ascoli Piceno and basil meet a crisp Sicilian Grillo. Fresh, zesty, no drama. A classic with a little Sicilian sunshine on the side. 🌞

Next up: Burrata × Pinot Grigio Rosato, Sicily

Creamy Italian burrata, cherry tomatoes and balsamic with a fresh Sicilian rosé. Rich, fresh, pink. We’ve had worse ideas. 🌹

Mezzaluna × Sangiovese IGT, Puglia

Ventricina, slow-cooked pork, ricotta, mozzarella and tomato meet bright, cherry-led Sangiovese. Half pizza, half calzone, fully committed to a red. 🍅

Mediterranean Salad × Orange Trebbiano, Abruzzo

Puglian artichokes, roasted squash and tomato meet a textured Orange Trebbiano. A little wild, a little citrusy, and very good with veg that’s seen some fire. 🔥

Napoli × Pinot Grigio IGT, Sicily

Cantabrian anchovies, Kalamata olives, capers and tomato bring the salt. Pinot Grigio brings the chill. Basically the Mediterranean sharing a table. 🐟

The fan favourite: Chorizo Pizza × Nero d’Avola DOC, Sicily

Iberian pork chorizo, tomato and mozzarella with a dark, juicy Sicilian red. A bit of spice, a bit of fruit, absolutely no one behaving quietly. ⭐️

Dessert, but make it bubbly.
Tiramisu × Extra Dry Prosecco, Veneto

Mascarpone, espresso and cocoa with crisp Veneto bubbles. Coffee wakes you up. Prosecco keeps you out. 🍸

12/08/2026

Want to watch the eclipse but lacking gear?
We’ve got you covered. 🌒🌜

👨‍🎓👩‍🎓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

Our mozzarella - enough to make any Italian proud. Read more about our ingredients: https://bit.ly/2Jug5vM
12/07/2019

Our mozzarella - enough to make any Italian proud. Read more about our ingredients: https://bit.ly/2Jug5vM

WIN FREE PIZZA 👏🏻 Our new No.7 is on it's way. Created by Roy Caceres, it's got lightly spiced Ventricina salami, green ...
05/07/2019

WIN FREE PIZZA 👏🏻 Our new No.7 is on it's way. 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. Enter our competition to try it first: https://bit.ly/2Jqnz1Q

Our Negroni Sbagliato - now available - find it on our blackboards 🙆
01/07/2019

Our Negroni Sbagliato - now available - find it on our blackboards 🙆

Address

91 Old Brompton Road
South Kensington
SW7 3LD

To reach the location on Old Brompton Road in London, there are several options for public transport and driving/parking:

Public Transport:
1. Underground: Take the Piccadilly or District Line to Earl's Court Station. From there, it is a short walk to Old Brompton Road.
2. Bus: Various bus routes serve Old Brompton Road, including numbers 74, 430, and C1. Check the local bus schedule for the most convenient option.

Driving/Parking:
Please note that parking in central London can be challenging and expensive. It is recommended to use public transport if possible. However, if you choose to drive:
1. From central London: Take Cromwell Road (A4) towards West Kensington. Turn left onto Earls Court Road (A3220), then turn right onto Old Brompton Road.
2. Parking: There are limited on-street parking spaces available nearby, but they may have restrictions and high charges. Alternatively, there are paid parking garages in the area such as NCP Car Park London Olympia or Chelsea Cloisters Car Park.

Remember to check for any traffic updates or road closures before your journey, especially during peak hours.

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Franco Manca on Old Brompton Road in London is a pizza place and Italian restaurant that prides itself on simplicity, affordability, and authentic sourdough pizza. They believe in letting the quality of their ingredients shine through without overcomplicating or overpricing their offerings.

One of the standout features of Franco Manca is their commitment to making their pizza from scratch daily using slow-rising sourdough. This traditional method ensures that the flavor, aroma, and moisture are locked in, resulting in a truly delicious pizza. Cooked in an oven that reaches temperatures of about 500°C (930°F), you can expect a perfectly cooked crust with just the right amount of char.

But it's not just about the pizza at Franco Manca. Their social media posts showcase some delightful additions to complement your meal. From refreshing Aperol Spritz cocktails to heavenly hazelnut and chocolate cake paired with creamy Madagascan vanilla ice cream, they offer a range of options for those looking for a post-pizza treat.

The attention to detail doesn't stop there. Franco Manca takes pride in their final touches, such as their punchy garlic oil that adds an extra burst of flavor to their pizzas. It's clear that they go above and beyond to ensure every aspect of your dining experience is exceptional.

In addition to their commitment to quality ingredients and flavors, Franco Manca also celebrates Sourdough September by championing their dough and showcasing the amazing toppings they use, like their beautiful 100% Italian tomatoes. They even invite customers to create their own dream pizza and enter a competition for a chance to win.

With its dedication to authentic sourdough pizza, affordable prices, and attention to detail, Franco Manca on Old Brompton Road is definitely worth a visit for anyone craving delicious Italian cuisine in London.