Franco Manca Russell Square
4 Bernard St, Russell Square, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 1LJ -
Up to
100 guests
About Venue
Since opening in 2008, this miniature artisan enterprise has built a cult following – thanks to the quality of its wood-fired sourdough pizzas, which are cooked in a special Tufac brick oven imported from Naples. Locals are attracted by the rock-bottom prices and meticulously sourced ingredients, so it’s no wonder that queues form around the block for a taste of Franco’s delicious offerings. Just six different versions are available, topped with various combinations of tomatoes (imported from Salerno), Gloucester Old Spot ham, sausages from Brindisa, organic mozzarella and ricotta produced at Alham Wood in Somerset, fresh herbs, mushrooms and the like. Charcuterie platters and panuozzi (flame-baked bread with various toppings) play a supporting role, while drinks range from a pair of Piedmontese organic wines (red or white) to Sam Smith’s organic blond beer.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 100
Dining
up to 60
Location
Reviews
- Alan CavanaghOctober 2021
Fast service. Great food - and nice house wine too. Just what I needed. Highly recommended!
- M MOctober 2021
A great pizzeria and a great location. We ate inside and there were many pizza options. The Margherita and the Buffalina were very good. The chairs weren't the most comfortable but I guess that's a minor drawback. Staff is also very nice and I would say 2/3 of them are real Italians.
- Ernst GrabovszkiOctober 2021
8 variations of pizza with a very delicious dough.
- Creative FlowSeptember 2021
Very kind staff, patient and professional. Great Italian dishes. Parmigiana looked great. Very good pizza dough
- David Romano-CritchleyAugust 2021
Pizza bases here are always good quality, good veggie options, specials board. Service was quick and friendly staff.
