The exterior of Franco Manca in Brixton

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Franco Manca

Brixton, Peckham & South London


The original outlet for pizza with daily made slow-rising sourdough crust, Franco Manca has expanded across London from its two shopfronts on opposite sides of Brixton's Market Row. The Neapolitan-influenced menu includes traditional favourites, as well as gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan pizzas. No reservations.


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