Franco Manca

Franco Manca Located on Bernard Street, Franco Manca is a pizza place and Italian restaurant that takes pride in their simple and authentic approach to pizza making. Their pizzas are made daily from slow-rising sourdough in an oven that produces a heat of 500°C, ensuring that the flavour, aroma, and moisture cannot escape. With a new branch opening in 2017 near Russell Square underground station, Franco Manca offers the best sourdough pizza in the city.
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Heatwave = pizza picnic under the half moon with the Mezzaluna 🍕Half pizza. Half calzone. Half moon.🌛
24/06/2026

Heatwave = pizza picnic under the half moon with the Mezzaluna 🍕

Half pizza. Half calzone. Half moon.🌛

Franco’s Buchetta Del Vino (wine window 🍷) IS BACK. That’s one way to cool down in a heatwave. Thursday 25th June - Lond...
23/06/2026

Franco’s Buchetta Del Vino (wine window 🍷) IS BACK.

That’s one way to cool down in a heatwave.

Thursday 25th June - London Bridge.
Thursday 9th July - Soho.

See you by the bell 🔔

Tre Porcellini > Three Lions Crispy pancetta, Tuscan sausage & spicy ‘nduja. Pre-match pizza: ✅
17/06/2026

Tre Porcellini > Three Lions
 
Crispy pancetta, Tuscan sausage & spicy ‘nduja. Pre-match pizza: ✅

Introducing: Sofar Sounds at Franco MancaTurn up the volume this summer with sourdough pizza and Sofar sounds gigs. From...
04/06/2026

Introducing: Sofar Sounds at Franco Manca

Turn up the volume this summer with sourdough pizza and Sofar sounds gigs. From Brighton to London, Cardiff to Edinburgh - catch us across the UK this summer - link in bio to book.

FRANCO’S FORECAST:☀️This is our   order to bring the heat 😎🧡Start with a Spritz, even better enjoy 2  for £13.50 with us...
22/05/2026

FRANCO’S FORECAST:☀️

This is our order to bring the heat 😎

🧡Start with a Spritz, even better enjoy 2 for £13.50 with us
🧡Get a platter for the table, or for yourself we won’t judge.
🧡Try the Spring Lamb Pea-zza, seasonal and fresh.
🧡Dig into a burrata with our Caprese salad 🍅
🧡Don’t skip dessert! Our pistachio cannolo is the perfect finish (with another spritz of course).

Perfetto 👌

After initial sightings, tonight there’s a half moon in the sky…and across our pizzerias. The Mezzaluna. Half pizza. Hal...
20/05/2026

After initial sightings, tonight there’s a half moon in the sky…and across our pizzerias.

The Mezzaluna. Half pizza. Half calzone. Half moon.🌛🍕

The perfect pizza for any Gemini moon who can’t decide what they want.

A new phenomenon has been sighted. One small fold for pizza, one giant leap for flavour. 🔭🌛
18/05/2026

A new phenomenon has been sighted. One small fold for pizza, one giant leap for flavour. 🔭🌛

It’s written in the stars 🌛✨ Have you spotted it yet? 🔭
15/05/2026

It’s written in the stars 🌛✨ Have you spotted it yet? 🔭

You need this ASAP - a spritz and pizza. (Psst get 2 spritz for £13.50 all may 🍹)
12/05/2026

You need this ASAP - a spritz and pizza. (Psst get 2 spritz for £13.50 all may 🍹)

Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.Pulled lamb ragu? Pea and mint cream? (Actually) Groundbreaking.
08/05/2026

Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.

Pulled lamb ragu? Pea and mint cream? (Actually) Groundbreaking.

👨‍🎓👩‍🎓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 🙆

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4 Bernard Street
London
WC1N 1LJ

To reach Bernard Street in London, you can take the public transport option by getting off at the Borough or Southwark underground station. Both stations are within walking distance from Bernard Street.

Alternatively, if you are driving to Bernard Street, there are a few parking options available nearby. The closest car park is located on Southwark Bridge Road, which is only a short walk away from Bernard Street.

Please note that due to London's congestion zones, it may be advisable to check your route before driving and plan accordingly.

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Franco Manca on Bernard Street in London is a must-visit for pizza lovers. The restaurant prides itself on its simple yet delicious approach to pizza-making, using only slow-rising sourdough and cooking it in an oven that reaches a temperature of 500°C. This results in a perfectly crispy crust with a soft and chewy center, topped with fresh and flavorful ingredients. The best part? The pizzas are made on-site daily, so you can always expect the freshest and most authentic taste. The atmosphere at Franco Manca is cozy and welcoming, making it the perfect spot for a casual dinner or lunch with friends or family. If you're looking for high-quality pizza without breaking the bank, Franco Manca on Bernard Street is definitely worth checking out.

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