Franco Manca in Kensington and Chelsea

This has to be the nicest Franco Manca in London

Lovely woodfired pizza. Friendly staff but small venue so felt a bit crammed in and got blast of cold air everything the door opened.

I tried the truffle pizza with mushrooms. The menu number was 10. It was beautiful, but it was seasoned with salt for those who like salt

Garniture on pizza was rare, noisy place and service OK.

Franco Manca in South Kensington is one of my favourite Italian restaurants in the area. The staff makes you feeling at home from the moment you walk through the door. Gerardo, the general manager, welcomes you with and smile and looks after his clients with great care.

So disappointing! We weren’t given a pizza cutter and it seems no one was so it was a struggle to cut the pizza. The pizza was burnt at the bottom but floppy and soggy. There was also 0 taste. I bought the 3 sauces for £5 which were also tasteless! I picked the vegan garlic mayo, nduja mayo and the Cacio e pepe and all were again, tasteless. My friend ordered the garlic bread and she said the same thing. Raw garlic was used on top of the garlic bread which made it taste bitter. My other friend ordered a pizza and also agreed with me about it lacking any flavour. She said the garlic mayo tasted like sour cream with raw garlic added. Everything tasted like it needed salt and pepper at the very least! Was very bizarre and bland. Overall, would unfortunately never come again.

Very hearty food in the heart of South Kensington. Friendly service and

One of the nicest little pizza spots we stopped to have something eat. Service was great, and the food was even better. It's definitely worth visiting. You just can go wrong with a pizza and beer

Good prices for really good italian stone oven pizza and homemade lemonade. We had no complaints. Easily recommended.

All very nice. Tasty but simple pizza, thin crust. Good atmosphere and service. Recommend!

Delicious pizzas and affordable prizes,with a pretty nice service.I honestly recommend It.

An incredibly friendly place! Not just that the pizza was exceptionally great, but the chef himself came to our table. What a service!

Food is good. Service was amazing but little but noisy atmosphere. It was worth it

I personally enjoyed the Number 2 Margherita which was well worth the price, especially with the student discount. Anayet was very nice and patient, giving a great service.

Our server Anayet was kind and helpful and amazing.

Below average pizza. Arrived cold. Really not great at all. Been to Franco Manca quite a few times at different locations over the past 10 years and it's always very underwhelming, especially compared to pizza in Italy or even take away delivery pizza in the uk. Not expecting to go back, hopefully won't.

Omg, shoutout to Anayet at Franco Manca—literally the best waiter everrrr!!! 😍🍕 Like, this guy had mad vibes from the moment we sat down. He was SO chill and had this big smile that made us feel like VIPs the whole time. 🌟✨ Anayet was ON IT, like drinks? Boom, on the table. Pizza? Came out faster than I could post my story. 📸🍹 The energy was 10/10, kept checking in but not too much, you know? 👌 Plus, he gave the BEST pizza recs—like, how does he know my taste better than I do?? 🧠💡 Fr tho, if you go to Franco Manca and don't get Anayet, wyd??

Waited for 20 minutes, asked to order and was told the till system is down. They took a drinks order but nothing arrived. Chefs were making pizzas for themselves and closing down the kitchen. Still no information after another 20 minutes, so we left. Completely useless management - at least tell your customers what's happening. Preferably take orders on paper and wait for the till system to come back. Maybe take cash, or if all else fails, provide some good will pizzas!

PERFECT!!! The food was delicious I love this place the pizza was like from Italy perfecto love it would recommend

I visited the restaurant recently and it was a lovely surprise of how great and attentive service was and the food was delicious and well presented. Me and my friend had a fantastic time thanks to Felice he made sure we had a fantastic time. We will definitely come back soon . Amazing value for money and fabulous atmosphere 👌

Great service! Thank you Felice! Great food and cheap cocktails!

The salad was ok but it was too oily. Are you trying to get me fat? Also, would like to see a bit more vegetables in it.

FOR SOME STRANGE REASON THEY PUT A NEW MANAGER IN ON SATURDAY SEP 14 2024 - AND HE DECIDED NOT TO PUT ANCHOVIES ON THE PIZZA DUE TO A POTENTIAL CROSS CONTAMINATION - THEY HAVE DONE IT 14 TIMES BEFORE WITH NO TROUBLE AT ALL WITH THE NORMAL MANAGER

A friend suggested me this Pizzeria and I had the best real Italian Pizza in London. Thanks Gerardo for your great welcome!

Lovely place to eat, good pizza and excellent service. The staff were very hospitable and made us feel very welcome. Looking forward to going back.

Tried last night for the first time at Franco Manca. We walked in with no reservation on a busy evening and were greeted warmly and seated immediately. Impeccable service from the start and throughout. Amazing pizza especially no 9 and veg plater. will come back soon. Thank you guys for the wonderful hospitality.

Food aside, the service is pretty dreadful. Clearly bored and disinterested waiter daydreamed while taking our order, with our inevitably receiving too few pizzas, and being asked whether ‘we were intending to share them’. Then…when realising their error, advising us that the missing order was ‘on its way’, only for it to arrive when the others had half eaten their meals. Then, an eternity to get the bill as the same disinterested waiter kept forgetting our request. For what is the automatically-applied service charge intended; seemingly to simply boost wages rather than providing service? Come on you shower, stop wrecking the ‘eating out’ experience for your customers. Otherwise we’ll have our pizzas delivered.

The stuff is polite and they do have very Good Quality food, price is fair. One thing that effect our experience is that we have waited a bit too long, but it was 19:30 so it's rush hour, once we asked to check on our order they did try to get it faster. (took 20+ min for 1 focaccia and 2 margaritas to get to the table), hope they will pay more attention to the client in the restaurant than to the delivery orders 🙏🏽 overall good experience and recommended place to go to. 7/10

We went for a quick bit on Sunday . Maria , the manager , she was a Star from the beginning to the end . She gave us a very nice welcome . Perfect table . We asked for quick service and the service was fast and professional . The pizza was amazing as usual in Franco . But what made the difference was the service . Maria was very attentive , professional and always smiling and chatting with the customers . Maria , you really made our day . Thank you ❤️

Franco Manca is always great! In every Franco Manca restaurant the staff are always friendly and helpful. Perfect for families.

It’s been a while since I’ve eaten at an Franco Manca, but I’m glad my friend suggested we eat here this evening. The menu has expanded and there was a decent choice and a wide selection of specials available on the board. The order was taken quickly by friendly staff and was served with welcome haste. I heartedly recommend the Halloumi based pizza - wonderful! The deserts are worth tasting as well - just don’t make the mistake of sharing them! Recommend this branch of Franco Manca without hesitation.

It is not my first time ordering or eating at FM tonight I have ordered a simple margarita it came to frozen barely cheese and the worst part was completely row from the bottom I could smell the row dough 😭🤢🤢🤢 I called to tell them what have they sent me and the staff told me sorry put a complaint !!!! And what about my money that I have paid ?! And the pizza straight to the bin, I’m coming tomorrow to get another pizza thanks you

Perfect place to enjoy an excellent pizza with quality products, Italian tastes and aromas. Hospitality and professionalism of the entire staff, in particular compliments to Felice who made us feel at home...

Franco Manca in South Kensington is a must-see for lovers of real Neapolitan pizza in London. The atmosphere is welcoming and the menu offers pizzas prepared with fresh ingredients and a long-leavening dough that guarantees exceptional lightness. The service is impeccable, thanks above all to Gerardo who, with his friendliness and professionalism, makes every customer feel at home. His attention to detail and knowledge of the menu add a special touch to the whole dining experience. I highly recommend a visit to enjoy excellent pizzas in a welcoming and authentic environment.

Superb pizza, service could be better but the pizza is Amazing!!!

Very good pizzas at a very reasonable price. Good place to eat in London and not spend a lot.

The pizza is fantastic The service is good The ambiance is not great, the place is smaller I hope you take care of the cleanliness of the bathrooms The pizza was amazing Service was good Restaurant is not that big, the place is too small I hope if you take care of cleanliness of the bathrooms

Lovely space with super nice staff and delicious pizza, making the whole experience memorable. A special thank you to the manager, Gerardo, who took care of us with passion and professionalism. It’s hard to find people who put both their soul and mind in their job. He is one of them!! Will definitely come back soon.

Friday 7pm I just collected my pizza and I paid cash and guess what happens.I heard we haven’t got any change 😂😂😂Guys how you want to make a biznes???Cash it’s freedom!

If you are looking for where to eat, stop here! The pizzas are original and excellent with really affordable prices! In the photo: pizza 10 on top and pizza 7 on the bottom!!! Enjoy your food

The place is pretty. Please note, there is a 10% optional service automatically added to the bill, but the value for money remains good.

Friendly staff, good food for a fair price in my opinion

Very nice sour dough pizzas their salad is also recommended

Very good pizza but very busy place with a lot of noise. Fast service nonetheless. Correct prices

Food was mediocre, Korean bbq special had just a sprinkle of meat on it, took nearly an hour to get pizzas, waiter was completely unapologetic, cramped little place, gone downhill, don't recommend

Food was nothing special, took ages to get the waiters attention for the bill. There was a service charge that was meant to be optional however this was not optional as we were already charged with the service charge. Pizza was difficult to eat as it wasn't cut before being given to us and we only had a table knife and fork along with the rim of the plate having a slope to it making it difficult to cut at all. Would not recommend.

Was unable to enjoy the food due to the lack of it being cut prior to being served. Had to struggle to cut a pizza with a table knife the entire time. Not to mention, when I went over the receipt I saw an optional service charge that was not disclosed. I would not have had an issue with it and paying had I have known. I think it may have been due to my friend and I's age that they thought it would be fine as we wouldn't say anything. I would not recommend visiting this place.

Always delicious pizza at Franco Manca no matter which town your in ... can't beat that pizza dough base anywhere else !!! Lovely warm waitress at Kensington restaurant & lovely waiter too 🙂 had a lovely time Thank you x

Really bad service. We waited almost an hour and they prioritised delivery orders over us, and didn't give us any updates about our food, or even bring the starters. There was only one person taking orders and they couldn't be bothered at all.

Very tasty food, very reasonably priced too!

Sad to see the rapid decline of what used to be one of the best quality/price pizza in London. They clearly changed the mozzarella and the tomato sauce in the pizza since the last time I went 2 or 3 years ago. Slightly declining in an average pizza. Though still good (hence the three stars) it’s not the same quality as it was before

Nice little pizza restaurant. A bit on the rustic side with stools and bench seats. The food was nice and the staff were good too. Well priced, not expensive.

Nice atmosphere, very friendly and caring staff. I've been to Franco Manca with my son who is allergic to eggs and nuts. Gerrardo the manager took care of us and delivered fantastic service. The pizza was delicious and I recommend this place 100%.

Had a lovely meal today on my solo day out and I have to say the food was amazing as always but my server today made it extra special. Just want to say a huge thank you to Gerardo. You made my day better 😊

Very friendly and helpful staffs. Food to match

Bad enough to have unhygienic motor cycle drivers parading past diners. Diabolical shamblds for restaurant delivery to be taking place through the restaurant whilst customers were dining.

Marko and Gerardo provide an exceptional level of service. They truly made my night

We ate the best pizza here and the interior has a really beautifull and cozy design, also very kind owners!

Delicious and light pizza, friendly, polite and efficient staff. It fully reflects the Italian style. Absolutely worth trying.

Yesterday we headed to the restaurant with family for a lunch ,we fond gerardo was really humbled and patient with our request we definitely will be back ,I'll recommend that guy when you go there

Great pizzas at an affordable price for London

I had an exceptional dining experience at Franco Manca South Kensington . The service was outstanding and impressively fast. From the moment I walked in, I was warmly welcomed by the staff, who made excellent recommendations for starters, pizza, and a truly amazing tiramisu. Kudos to the manager and the entire team for their fantastic work. I will definitely be returning!

I go to London at least once a month for work and I always have diner at Franco Manca. Nice atmosphere and very nice food not very expensive. They have change the menu and the have more pizzas and starters. Lorena, the Spanish waitress is always very welcoming.

The food was amazing, this one particular server Marko was extremely kind and caring. He helped me with the menu as I have allergies. 100% recommend.

Went here for lunch today with a friend who has a problem with gluten. Franco Manca's is normally a safe bet because they have the GF bases. Not been to this particular branch before though. We waited many minutes to be acknowledged despite the two staff looking at us. We chose to sit outside but that might have been a mistake. 15mins after sitting down we were asked if we were ready to order but we hadn't been given menus yet. Eventually got the menus and ordered drinks. They had run out of the Cider. Drinks arrived promptly but then no food order was forthcoming so I went inside to order. We had 2 of the same pizza but one of a GF base. A salad. And 3 dips. They didn't have the garlic dip or the stilton dip. So I asked for mayo or an alternative and was told bluntly that 'we don't have anything'. Fair enough, if they've run out there's not much they can do about that! So the salad came quickly but no cutlery so we started picking at it with our fingers (both hungry)! Pizza comes looking great so we tucked in. 2 slices in, I realised he didn't ask who was having the GF base when he put them down, so I called him over and asked... Turned out neither of them were. Luckily my friend isn't deathly allergic and had only eaten 2 slices. Her pizza was remade so was a bit behind mine but they were very quick. We went in to pay the bill because nobody appeared and it seemed expensive but there was no till roll in the receipt printer so I'm not sure what we were/weren't charged for. By then we were pretty ready to leave and went and found an ice cream!

This was my very first time in a Franco Manca chain and I was pleasantly surprised . I was expecting less but I had more. The beef board along with the smoked burrata was really good to start with and the service received by Felice was exceptional . I'll definitely come back and recommend it to friends

Great atmospheric place, delicious pizza, cheesecake, homemade lemonade. I recommend

Great pizza for dinner when you want to have quality and not sit for a long time. Delicious and the crust is yummy! Definitely give it a try :)

Dopo un po' di cene tipicamente inglesi,abbiamo voluto provare una pizza e quella di franco manca a South kensington ha superato le aspettative sulla pizza a Londra! Pizza buona con ingredienti freschi e genuini ad un giusto prezzo considerata la media della città. Ci ha accolto il simpaticissimo Michele che ci ha aiutato e consigliato nella scelta che ci ha pienamente soddisfatto!

as an italian citizen, the pizza was fantastic! I advice everyone to drink the homemade lemonade. The people who work there were really helpful, particularly Michele!

One of the best pizzerias you will find in London, very kind staff, fast service but above all excellent pizzas and excellent desserts! The photo shows only two desserts that are on the menu list (a tiramisu and a chocolate cake with delicious vanilla ice cream)

the pizza was really good,the place even better and the service optimal. ciao Michele forza juveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Great pizza and fast service, good product.

I was quite surprised by the deliciousness of the food because I’m generally underwhelmed by chain restaurants! We ordered one of the specials and it was absolutely phenomenal. The service was amazing too! The restaurant itself was busy and quite crowded on a Friday evening, but not terrible.

Friendly staff, good pizzas, it's okay

Se siete italiani e vi manca la vera pizza italiana é il posto giusto per voi. Personale qualificato e pizza anche sopra la media italiana. Consiglio vivamente! 🍋🥃

Great service and fast order to food time. Easy to recommend and planning on coming back

We went in just before the place closed, and they took us in. They were fast preparing 2 pizzas and they were really tasty. The prices were ok too. The place itself cute.

The pizza was so good, The service by Michele alias Peter griffin Was fantastic Thank you Michele see you soon

Was delicious! High recommend to eat here, good Service and very good price get ratio! If you appear after 13:00, do a reservation. It us often full!

Great time shared at this establishment! The pizzas are delicious, I have rarely eaten one so good! I recommend !

The service was amazing with our waiter Marko being very attentive and always happy to help, would definitely recommend

Delicious hand made pizzas. Garlic dip was a bit too tingly for me. Get ready to get up close with the other diners. Other than that, highly recommend if your coming to dopamineland and pop in for food after

Excellent pizza, awesome staff and the best atmosphere ❤️

The food was so good for the perfect price, and the staff were lovely. The Tiramisu was delicious and huge! Perfect to share between the two of us.

Naturally fermented pizza dough (sourdough). Top ingredients!

That was the best pizza I have ever had Everything in the menu is so tasty and fresh. The beer is great too. The staff are amazing and I recommend without doubt.

Below average in every way. Pizza dough was decent but dry and overcooked. Not enough cheese relative to size of pizza. Tomato sauce was bland and unseasoned and too little. The most annoying thing was that they don’t slice your pizza, leaving you to cut through that tough base and make a mess of the toppings. Staff are not particularly welcoming or knowledgeable. Brought water glasses to the table holding them by the rim, where I’m then supposed to put my lips and drink. Buffala mozzarella was supermarket quality and by that, I mean Tesco not Marks & Spencer’s….dry, tasteless and inauthentic. Prices are relatively low, but what’s the point if the food tastes so bland ?

Excellent food and service at a reasonable price! I find the price point the best virtue of this restaurant as you won't spend more than you would in some fast food place. Only downside is that it is a bit cramped inside, it's a small space.

Friendly service & excellent pizza. My wife wanted some pizza late in the evening, so I looked up the closest places and decided to go with Franco Manca. The gentleman who greeted me as I walked in was very friendly and helpful. It’s more of a sit down place, so I asked if I could take pizzas to go, and he said of course. We ordered the #2 (Margherita) and the #6 (pepperoni) and both were great. I only waited 10 or so minutes and was out the door.

Myself and my friend went for lunch here today, we walked in and got seated straight away, we also really like the pizza and it’s great value. When the bill came at the end, it stated “optional service charge” we are both on low salary jobs and couldn’t afford to be going over £20 each for our lunch so we asked them to take it off and split the bill in half, the waiter then disappeared and was chatting to they’re colleagues for 5+ minutes, and kept staring and pointing at us. The manager eventually came back to our table and confronted us on why we didn’t want to pay there service charge, at which point we explained it wasn’t to do with the service, we are just young girls living in London on low income jobs. We eventually said we would just pay the service charge as we felt so uncomfortable. There was no gratitude or even any conversation from the manager, they then went and changed the bill, came back and charged us. As someone who has worked in hospitality for many years, I know what when people take off the charge, it is unfair to confront the customer. We left feeling incredibly guilty and uncomfortable.

"Flavors, colors and warmth of southern Italy in London" Zealous respect, like a mantra, of the search for craftsmanship, tradition and taste has not failed this time either, even when it comes to crossing borders. As we have often had the opportunity to reiterate, the territory is the fundamental basis and as such it is inherent to the product which absorbs every last nuance through its ingredients. On the other hand, London is not very close to the places of origin of pizza, but Franco Manca's restaurant in South Kensington, thanks to the expertly selected ingredients but above all to the warmth of Manuel, the young restaurant manager, has been able to keep alive that true and essential original to be able to offer a product like pizza. Now straight to the technical notation with the usual judgment parameters: Setting, processing, ingredients, service, prices (1-10). Setting 7 ½ Located in a city like London with one of the largest gastronomic scenes in the world, and above all with a product, pizza, offered in all sauces and varieties among the endless pizzerias in the city. Franco Manca's venture in South Kensington is a successful one from the moment you enter the rustic environment welcomed by an excellent Manuel who makes you feel at home. A place for families but also excellent for couples who love Italian style. Process 6 ½ Dough with the right flavor, and with wide margins for growth and improvement. Ingredients 7 Very good, and different from other pizzerias Service 8 It stands out for something more than the others. Real Italians, cheerful and excellent advisors, especially the excellent Manuel Prices 7 ½ On average I was 1 to 2 cheaper than the prices of other pizzerias and I don't know if they offer pizzas Overall rating: 7 ½ Choice: Marinara, margherita with anduja, and a red one with salami, beer and water Minimum spend 3 people >€35

Ordered a take out Pizza, love the sourdough there. Tasty as always.

Unfriendly and grumpy staff, very abrupt in tone, need to work being accommodating and polite. In addition to the attitude problem half of the order arrived late, there was no apology. Half of the order that arrived late, arrived cold so was sent back. This was all without apology or acknowledgement. I will not go there again. All the best visiting this establishment, hopefully when you go there the people that served us will not be serving you.

Really good pizza, very friendly staff and great environment.

Careful when you get your bill. Double check!

Excellent restaurant. We are at home 🏠

Great pizza chain for the price and somewhat authentic pizze. However their app to collect coupon is very disappointing. We have lost so many points we could have collected because the app was down or the codes did not work... this is not fair and there is no way to contact their support other than by filling an online form they never reply to. Disappointing as it is a recurring issue.

Francesco e Michele have made this experience increíble. Will be back for sure! Grazie mille!

Super nice ! top service with always a smile . Delicious pizza salmon and capper . will definitely come back .