Quick service, tasty vegan options (I had #614 - delish). The special is very reasonably priced, although you can also make up your own. All the ingredients are good quality. Sat comfortably having a meal for one and felt attended to without being intruded upon.
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Steve De Almada
Google
2 months ago
5.0
This is an exquisite Italian-focused pizzeria located in Balham, where my family and I had the pleasure of indulging in an exceptional gastronomic experience. The service provided was truly remarkable, accompanied by delightful music. The supervisors, Maria and Gio ensured that we were attentively cared, everything was truly outstanding. This establishment is truly unparalleled, as we thoroughly enjoyed the ambiance and the music that added to our overall experience.
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Mansoor Hafeez
Google
2 months ago
4.0
Enjoyable experience. Have been in love with Franco manca since 2017. Pizzas are just plain amazing. Kindly have one Chicken pizza option too like a Pollo. You will get more clientale. Just a suggestion
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Leanora Wood
Google
3 months ago
4.0
Tasty pizza, forgot our order if olives.... didn't need them anyway! My friend replaced salami for chorizo but pretty sure we had the same (salami) pizza. Also tried to pass off sparkling water as soda water for my friend's spritzer... very gracious in removing it from the bill. A few hiccups but a good, reasonably priced meal.
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pushpa devi
Google
3 months ago
5.0
Efficient, friendly, and respectful of my house while working. Called them one afternoon and they were here and did the work within 24 hours. Lovely people, good customer service. Would def use them again.
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Norbert Kozma
Google
4 months ago
5.0
Amazing atmosphere and employees! Very attentive and friendly. You can feel that this is an authentic Italian place where they make traditional pizza. The price was very affordable for London.
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Anna Maria Destro
Google
4 months ago
5.0
Franco Manca Balham is always my favorite pizzeria in London.
The staff is amazing, friendly and professional.
Pizza is gorgeous as pizzaioli are really expert and motivate.
What about the manager? Nice and friendly
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stebag
Google
4 months ago
5.0
Lovely place. Excellent friendly service and delicious, authentically Italian, pizza. Can’t recommend more highly.
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Ann Dear
Google
4 months ago
5.0
Great service, love them a lot. Thank you so much Balham branch for your services.
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Claire Simpson
Google
4 months ago
5.0
Lovely lunch at Franca manca. Balham and Streatham are so full of Italian restaurants that I often avoid the chains or overlook it here but I stopped today as the sun was shining and sat outside. Service was excellent and so friendly. Food was great too. I was trying to have a semi healthy lunch (minus the wine) and found a few light bites on the menu that didn't blow the diet but felt like a treat. Will definitely return soon.
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Mia W
Google
5 months ago
5.0
Very delicious, fresh pizza and lovely service :) thank you
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Ben S
Google
6 months ago
5.0
We live in the area and are regular customers. Yes, you might be able to get objectively more delicious pizza elsewhere in Balham but not at Franco Manca‘s price point. It’s very good value for money: The pizza is tasty, the menu changes regularly and staff has always been nice to us. The lunch deal at 10£ for a pizza & drink is particularly exciting!
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Lydia DP
Google
3 years ago
4.0
Been to franca manca in oxford and couldn’t resist in London. Had just ran a half marathon and truly needed this boost. Always have a pizza of the week, or chef special and truly love it, great food.
Pizza so well price and great service. Fast food and just a must go. Well priced and great pizza, can’t really get any better.
Great variety of pizza, thin and great base.
Would go back!
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Ghiro Pece
Google
4 years ago
4.0
A good pizza place in Balham!
I particularly enjoyed the Aubergine Parmigiana, especially its sauce: original taste!
The waiting team is definitely warm and well mannered, really welcoming and kind.
The pizza was well cooked, just a slight problem with the dough: I believe it did not rise enough, as I could taste some uncooked parts in it.
A good spot for a pizza in Balham.
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Ivetastankovich
Zomato
May 02, 2016
2.5
The good: rock bottom price, the bad: very poor ingredients and low quality mozzarella, the ugly: the (sour)dough was really heavy and partially burnt, it left me an unpleasant sensation. I am a pizza enthusiast but have difficulty to understand the raving reviews about Franco Manca, I have visited it 3 times over 2 years and pizza was average at best, heavy and idifficult to digest as in this case at its worst. Either I have been very unlucky or most people really need to try how a proper Neapolitan pizza taste :) service was ok
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Cam
Zomato
Nov 17, 2015
4.5
I know its a chain but its incredibly impressive. Love the sourdough pizza base, flavourful toppings, and authentic service. The nologo beer is top too.
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London Curry Blog
Zomato
Sep 25, 2015
4.5
Franco manca is a real gem selling delicious sour dough pizzas at a bargain. The range isn't large but you can add toppings and probably afford a second pizza if hungry! I had the chorizo pizza with extra wild mushrooms. These came in at a little disappointing, additional £1.95(!!!), but the overall experience was good and Sarah M enjoyed her first Franco manca very much. Not quite as good as Pizza pilgrims in my humble opinion but as far as south London goes Franco manca is king.
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South London Blog
Zomato
Sep 23, 2015
4.0
By Natalie De Luca on March 15, 2015 in Restaraunts Clapham/Balham, Restaurants, Restaurants Brixton. This excellent pizzeria serves sourdough pizza, with a small menu plus changing specials. The pizzas are cooked in a wood fired oven, and are some of the best I’ve had in London. What makes this place even more appealing is the value for money, with a simple pizza from just £4.50. Having its roots in the ever popular Brixton Village, inevitable expansion has been quick and well deserved.
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Louisa Mu Bridge
Zomato
Sep 09, 2015
5.0
Went for an eat in pizza with my boyfriend. Food was delicious with really good prices. The drinks were also really lovely, with lager brewed specifically for the restaurant which was very good. Service was brilliant, very fast and very trendy, casual vibe.
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THE ZOMATO WARRIOR
Zomato
May 02, 2015
4.5
I mean, I don't really like Balham, but Franco Manca is obviously a guaranteed decent meal. Would choose Brixton over this one though.<br/><br/>Best bit is that it sits directly opposite Pizza Express. Must be soul destroying for the staff there having to watch Franco Manca rammed every night, gaining popularity, while they continue to serve people seemingly happy with mediocrity.<br/><br/>???
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Musa Henderson
Zomato
Apr 16, 2015
5.0
At last a pizzeria my proud Italian girlfriend approves of. In fact says it's good enough for Italy. <br/>Wonderfully fresh food sweet tomatoes creamy mozzarella and Burrata which is damn good. Damn good. <br/>How this place ever has a table free and manages to be sooooo cheap I don't know but this is the best pizza I have had in this country. Can't wait to get back.
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Hebac04
Zomato
Dec 17, 2014
0.0
There is not a lot of selection and there starters are limited, but the pizzas are what you come for. With a thin crust and authentic ingrediants used, it makes the recipient think that they are in a italian countryside. The wood fired oven adds to the restaurants authenticity.
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Sober N Starving
Zomato
Dec 05, 2014
4.0
What: Pizza<br/><br/>Where: Balham<br/><br/>Value: £12pp<br/><br/>Food Review: There is not a lot of selection and there starters are limited, but the pizzas are what you come for. With a thin crust and authentic ingrediants used, it makes the recipient think that they are in a italian countryside. The wood fired oven adds to the restaurants authenticity. The chilli oil that can be added additionally is hot though, you have been warned! <br/><br/>Settings Review: Located in the back street of Balham alongside a Pizza Express, although there is no competition. It is not easy to find if you are not from the area. Once inside, you can find yourself a mixture of table seating randomly placed and may result in some tight spots. <br/><br/>Positives: cosy, quick service<br/><br/>Negatives: limited starter and dessert menu<br/><br/>3 Word Reviews: authentic, fresh, delicious
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L Wilkinson
Zomato
Jul 23, 2014
0.0
Every so often I get this craving were all I want in life right that moment is Pizzaaaaaa. It's never when I'm hungover which I wish it was (my hangover craving is expensive - sushi or Chinese, never anything else). This particular evening the newly engaged (YAY!) Miss K and I met up mid way from our homes and headed to Balham High Street. Franco Manca has been part of our London food scene for quite some time however, never actually making it over since living North of the river until recently. I will tell you this...I will NEVER order a delivery Pizza again these are the shizzle. The menu is short with only 6 pizza options (numbered 1-6) two side salads and 2 ever-changing specials. Drinks are also kept to the minimum showcasing a couple of reds, whites and beers - perfect! My lovely date for the evening had the number '5' (shown above and below)- tomato, garlic, oregano, capers, olives, anchovies and mozzarella. Pretty much a bargain at £6.70. To this, she added some extra mushroom
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James Addlestone
Zomato
Jul 01, 2014
4.5
Brilliant value for money. Great pizza. Usually very busy and often requires queuing on weekends, but this adds to the atmosphere in my opinion.
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Tom Don
Zomato
Jun 25, 2014
3.5
Franca Manca never fails to disappoint! A simple menu of 6 freshly oven baked pizzas and a choice of draft beer is a meal without abundance of decision. Such is their confidence they opened shop directly opposite Pizza Express, this does not dissuade their customers with queues regularly extending down the block. <br/><br/>Great dining experience and fresh slow rising baked pizza!
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Ema1232
Zomato
Mar 12, 2014
0.0
...Franco Manca absolutely deliver every single time I have visited (and I have visited it a lot), consistently producing amazing pizzas. The menu is very small, only 6 regular pizzas with one meat special and one veg special a day. I pretty much go for the same pizza every time because it is so divine!
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Velvetypie
Zomato
Mar 08, 2014
4.5
Franco Manca in Balham Pizzas here are all very simple, just as how Italian pizzas should be. There are only 6 pizza options by default. All pizzas have 5/6 simple ingredients (although you can choose to add additional ingredients), but when the pizza base is this good, you don’t need an excessive amount of toppings to over power and confuse your palate. Quite empty early evening at 6pm on a weekday – by the time we left, it was packed Pizzas in the making of Wood burning ‘tufae’ brick oven We’ve had 3 types of pizzas here on 2 different occasions. Th
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Gazmirmetushi
Zomato
Mar 08, 2014
5.0
Love the food and the atmosphere. Brilliant service very helpful and friendly.
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Odo
Zomato
Dec 20, 2013
4.0
Franco Manca is expanding, the pizza empire is growing, those days of queuing in Brixton as it was the only one are over. These days with six restaurants across London, it’s easier to get their traditional Neapolitan pizza
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Little Girl, Big Smoke
Zomato
Oct 21, 2013
4.5
I visited Franco Manca with a large group of friends for a birthday, it's a restaurant I'd heard a lot about and couldn't wait to sample. The menu is very limited however this is not a criticism, there is a wide range of the types of pizza's available and the chef is more than willing to make something special for you! <br/><br/>The staff are all so enthusiastic and very...ITALIAN which we all throughly enjoyed, the manager especially is such a character. <br/><br/>The portion sizes are beyond generous, extremely good value for money! (You could easily share)<br/><br/>Since visiting the Balham restaurant, I have also ate at the Stratford restaurant within the food hall and have had the same amazing sour dough pizzas! 100% recommend Franco Manca to groups of girls/lads, families and couples!
