Pizza Express in East Hertfordshire

Loved the food and the atmosphere. Always a pleasure going there but this time we had the pleasure of being served by Alessia - what a bright spark! We had delicious pizzas and learnt some Italian!

Great food, polite service and very fast wonderful experience would come again

Super yummy pizza and amazing veggie options, lovely waitress alessia :)

Brilliant restaurant and staff. Couldn't be more helpful. Reserved an area at the rear of the main restaurant for a post wedding family get together. Perfect

Food and drink excellent as always. Tried their Tiramisu for the first time rather lovely and homemade. Lived in Italy for 2 years and do rate Franco Manca. Service was very good and looked after by Alessia who I could recall my Italian with It was late afternoon and very few customers so I've marked down the atmosphere.

Food is delicious and the service great. Alisse was lovely and we had a very nice time, plus ate yummy !

Pizza is very tasty and service with Isabelle was really enjoyable!

Best Franco manca I’ve been to 😎 thank you for the lovely hospitality and limoncello Alessia 😜

Absolutely fantastic pizza and place! Well done 👌🩵

Lovely food. Alessia also gave fantastic service. Grazie mille!

Great service by the manager and as always great pizzas!

Went here after picking up my partner at Heathrow. The manager was lovely and also very accommodating even though we came in within an hour of closing, also helps that the food was delicious!

The best italian (Napolitan) pizza in Bishop Stortford hands down. Friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Average Uk pizza price.

Very good food, tasted divine. Great service, thank you to Anna! Highly recommend

Superb experience all round. Alessia was a delight, we took our 3yr old and 6month old out with us and she was great with them. Involved them in everything and kept checking in with them. Food was delicious, service was top notch.

Great Pizza. We were well looked after by Isabelle!

Gennaro - 5* !!! We organised a Pizza Party at Franco Manca in Bishop’s Stortford for daughter’s 4th birthday and 15 of her friends. What a fantastic time they all had, with firstly a pizza making masterclass by the brilliant chef Gennaro; making the dough for their pizzas and then adding their own toppings. Gennaro was brilliant throughout, really engaging and patient with all the children. Would definitely recommend for a children’s party - thank you!!

One of the best Pizza's outside Italy (southern) from the enjoyable staff, Daniele the manager and not forgetting Gennaro the head Pizzaiolo, a super and enjoyable evening.

Great as always, incredibly fast service and delicious food. As Daniele says, best pizza in town!

Food was okay Rest of the staff was good however Ana who served us was amazing and very proactive

Delicious meal in Franco Manca tonight! Isabelle was just lovely and couldn't have done more. The pizzas were so tasty and the service was super efficient and incredibly friendly. We'll definitely be back soon!

We turned up as a group of 11 on the off chance of fitting in. Staff couldn't have been more helpful in moving tables and getting us seated. Food was great and reasonably priced. Will definitely be back

Firstly to say that our waiter was great, and appreciate it was a busy day, I think they even knew it was bad as they applied discount without us evening mentioning. The manager was SO stressed and flustered and short with her team that it just made for a very strange atmosphere and one customers should not be aware of. If you are in a front of house position, I wouldn’t expect to get that stressed over a busy service and to show frustrations to paying guests. Food was poor quality and so expensive. Need to modernise…there should be the option for a dad to change their babies nappy and to not have the only changing table in the female toilets!

Best pizza we’ve ever had!! Thank you Mim and Gennaro for making our boys birthday pizzas they were amazing! Always going above and beyond to help. Highly recommend Franco Manca Bishop Stortford ☺️

Great food and Isabelle looked after us well!

Everything was very tasty. The Mim was very polite with us, we are very lucky that today we are served by a Mim xx Many thanks 😊

Great service and delicious food! 😁

Had a party of 20 people and easy to book. They set table at back garden. Service was great, food was excellent and pizzas were the best.

Always good food. Absolutely lovely waitress today 🤩

Fantastic food and fantastic service by Anna. The Pizza is as good as I have had in Napoli over the years.

OMG some of the greatest pizza i have ever had and im not exaggerating this stuff was TOP NOTCH 100% recommend to try these guys out IF YOU ARE IN BISHOP STORTFORD YOU MUST TRY THIS AUTHENTIC CLASSY ITALIAN RESTAURANT

I went her for a bday lunch with my friends the staff were really kind and welcoming. The potions are good for kids and adults.

Very friendly, staff will cater to your every need

Isabelle was very personable! Great service and great food, the whole family left feeling super satisfied with our visit!

Delicious sourdough pizza. Everything is made to order, super thin pizza nice and crispy, oven baked. Isabelle was delightful. Just here for a quick visit, but if I lived here I'd definitely be back. They also have a rewards program. And some specials. Picture of my leftovers because everything was so good I couldn't just leave it. But my husband and I ordered our own pizza.

In 1 month i ate 5 times and still counting on, very fast, even better than most of the places i ate in Italy and happy staff. I recommend to everyone, special thanks to Isabelle and all the staff they are all lovely

Great food as always and friendly staff. Ana and Sara served us exceptionally and always checking that we were ok. I would definitely recommend this place for a proper pizza.

Spontaneous pizza out, lovely food and we’ll looked after by Ana, Marioara

Thanks to Sara for amazing dinner and service

Great food, great service - thank you Franco Manca ☺️

Fantastic service and really kind staff. I fell asleep on the train and they had shut by the time I got back to Stortford. They promised to make me another pizza the next day and did. Really kind and really thoughtful and obviously the pizza was delicious! Would massively recommend as Franco Manca has the best priced and best pizzas in town with amazing staff too

Thanks sara for being so nice! Amazing job!! Great pizza and environment specially outside in their outside terrace!!

Excellent pizza, the waiter was wonderful at accommodating our large group with children, and the value for money is great.

Absolutely love having Franco Manca here in Stortford. The service is so friendly and speedy too without feeling rushed in the slightest! Delicious food and the gluten free pizza is a winner! Thanks guys!

Loved the pizza. Staff were friendly, especially Ana who served us today.

Can’t believe people aren’t queuing to get in the door! Absolutely awesome service, delicious food and a great price. There is nowhere else to go for pizza! Looking forward to our next visit already!

Slipping in our estimation after being a go to for us for over 10 years. Staff are always nice and the food is good with a reliable pizza compared to the competition overall. I would have to say its noticeable that corners are being cut to reduce costs but it is affecting the product. Thinner pizzas than ever before and toppings scarcely sufficient. The toppings seem micro shredded to go further and I was left with a lingering taste in my mouth so I can only think that flavour enhancers and additives are being used rather than fresh ingredients. I dont feel I'm getting value for with the prices being asked so we only go when we have vouchers to spend nowadays.

Was out for my dad’s birthday, absolutely lovely pizza and lovely staff! Will definitely be returning! x

On Tue 18th June my son had a pizza making birthday party here and I cannot recommend having a party here enough. From the booking communication to the service we received on the day was 10/10. The chef had 12 highly energised boys mesmerised as they made the dough and added their toppings. The only slight disappointment was that their pizzas were not cooked. Some guests asked for boxes to take the dough home. Overall really great value for money, great customer service and delicious food! We love dining at Franco Manca. Daniele and staff are just fantastic.

Great experience overall. Our first time tonight and we were not disappointed. We were served by Isabelle who was amazing throughout. The food was brilliant and the atmosphere was great! We will definitely be coming back :)

Nice friendly atmosphere with professional service. Special thanks to Karolina for her patience and attention!

Pizza was of good quality - unfortunately I ordered via Deliveroo, which meant it arrived 15-20 mins after it was due, and 30mins after the restaurant had prepared it. Unlikely to order again due to Deliveroo service.

I have ordered a n.10 sourdough, via deliveroo,swapping the normal mozzarella for the bufalo mozzarella, paying a total of £21.34 including delivery and service fee. Immediatly after eating the tasty pizza, I had to rush to the toilet, with a very upset "runny" stomach !! I apparently am not the only one to whom this has happened ,ordering pizza at Franco Manca!!!. Stay away from the pizza there!!!!

yesterday I ate pizza for the first time I started to having stomach pain right away I didn’t stop to go to the bathroom for two days and I’m still not well now, maybe the pizza dough doesn’t rise long enough or it not well prepared ,I will not eat pizza anymore in this restaurant,very disappointed….

My first visit and not my last.Amazing pizza. Warm and friendly welcome from Isabelle, loved the affogato 🥰

We were served so well, and the staff were so friendly with our toddler. There was a short wait for food and drinks but the staff were very accommodating and when the food arrived it was delicious! Kids eat free which wasn’t very well advertised, nor was quite how good the pizzas would be when they arrived! Thank you for a great meal

Pizza tasted amazing and the dips were a great combo with the pizza. Getting the burrata on top of the pizza is worth it.

Everyone..... authentic Pizza. Was there today lunch. No 7..... yum yum yum with Aubergine and house salad..... amazingly authentic. I have done all the others.... just go Franco Manca... really really good

Nestled in the heart of the town of Bishop’s Stortford , Pizzeria “Franco Manca” offers an authentic slice of Italy in England. The pizzeria’s ambiance is a perfect blend of cozy and vibrant. The staff at Franco Manca led by Daniele are genuinely welcoming and attentive. They greet you with a smile and are eager to recommend dishes or accommodate special requests. The service is prompt, yet they give you ample time to savor each course without feeling rushed. I will undoubtedly come back soon !!!

Amazing restaurant. We came in as a group of four and we’re very well greeted by the owner. We shared four pizzas between us and they couldn’t have been more authentic. Will definitely return!

Cosy, family-esque and comfortable, it's difficult to have an issue here. High quality and fast service we've come out happy. Isabelle and Heather were very nice and accommodating. Would recommend.

I was recommended to use Franco Manca by my friend and ordered for the first and last time via just eat. Pizza did not arrive, although the app said delivered, and then called the restaurant who basically didn't care! We were fobbed off with " the manager will call you back " and they never did! First and last time using just eat and Franco Manca which is a shame as they use organic products. Terrible customer service when things go wrong!

Had an absolutely outstanding experience at the Bishops Stortford Franco Manca, while taking two friends along that had not been before. We sat in their lovely back garden and had wonderful food and conversation with the exceptional team there. Particularly the excellent Isabelle who made sure everything was tip top and kept the conversation and engagement going well. I will definitely be back, I'm a regular but my friends loved their first time and were singing it's praises all of the way home. Thanks to all!

Went here while staying nearby to catch a flight from Stansted airport. Went for a reliable pizza and as ever PE delivered. Pizza was delicious and service good, nice spot in the town too in a characterful old building.

Superb as always- great team, great food, superb value.

Excellent place to eat the best pizza in town. Great atmosphere and friendly staff.

Best Pizza in Town!!! The taste is amazing! Staff is super welcoming. We just moved to Bishops Stortford!! Will visit this place often!

"Wowza! Franco Manca in Bishops Stortford turned my kid's pizza party into an epic dough-tastic adventure! The staff were like pizza wizards, sprinkling joy everywhere. Not only did the chef's whip up mouthwatering pizzas, but they also transformed into dough-senseis, teaching the kiddos the ancient art of dough-kneading.🎉 Huge shoutout to the wonderful table staff Isabelle, Tilly and Gennara. They were so friendly and very helpful. Franco Manca have crafted memories that will remain for years to come (and probably our shirts too, thanks to all that delicious sauce)! We had a great time!🍕

I had the worst pizza ever. It was tasteless and cold. I am never going back there again.

The staff in here were friendlyworkingn hard and trying their best, but they couldn’t manage all of the tables as it was so busy. There was a very long wait for food and when it did arrive my pizza was burnt underneath. To be fair they did knock 5% off the bill, but not ideal. Toilets were grim and need more regular checks/cleaning.

The food is amazing here! We had the gluten free pizza and it was so delicious. Lots of great gluten free options! We came here late at night and the staff stayed open for us & were amazing! So kind & warm and took great care of our family! They went out of their way to be so accommodating and make us feel so welcome. We love Tilly, Katarina & Kayla! Highly recommend coming here for a wonderful meal where you’ll also receive incredible service.

Odette was my server today, she was accommodating and friendly

Best pizza in Bishops Stortford!

Just ordered take out for the office and they we'e very quick with collection and pizza's are still piping hot! You can tell all the toppings are fresh and made to order and the pizza's are always cooked to perfection. Also, very friendly and attentive staff!

Best pizza in town, great atmosphere and great service. The staff work for their service charge. Thanks!

We had a great, relaxed meal for 18 this weekend. The food was great and the service excellent..thanks to our waitress Isabelle!

Booked a table for 6 and 1 child in advance but they no knowledge of this when we arrived. Easy to get seated though as half empty and now we know why. Firstly got to say waiter was brilliant though but everything else was appalling. Took ages to get a drink, only two starters turned up so had to chase the rest which had clearly been forgotten and by the time they arrived the others two had finished. Main courses all arrived within 5 minutes of each other so acceptable. One pizza was stone cold and both pizzas hardly had any toppings on them. Certainly not worth £20 each. Salads were ok. Squid was burnt to a crisp and the crumb tasted like burnt toast. The childs meal did not arrive at all and again had been missed by the kitchen. Eventually it did arrive had had to wait while it was cooked so the whole meal was disjointed. Two sides arrived after all other food had been eaten and were basically left. Coffee machine was broken so no proper coffee available. Our bill was given to another table in error which they had paid so we were presented with someone elses bill with different dishes on it etc. They knocked 20% off for all the problems we had incurred and they clearly knew it was unacceptable as we had not asked for a discount. Will never go back to a Pizza Express, it is out dated and the food is poor by competitor standards. Cost us £170 for a load of junk to be honest. I would sooner of had cheese on toast at home!

Guri made our experience so nice can’t thank him enough. Great service, food and hospitality. 100% recommend!!!!!

Exquisite waitress, pizza was nice, not exactly my style, but good enough

The pizzas and tiramisu were really delicious! Daniele the manager here is amazing, he was very kind and went out of his way to accomodate us and make us feel at ease. Exceptional service. We had a fantastic time!

Food was served very quickly, extremely tasty, staff were very attentive.

Tilly & the team were genuinely fantastic - I NEVER leave a review but the service was 5*!

We were waiting to place the order 10min. No one pay attention to our table. Pizza arrive burn. Toilet was dirty and no soap to wash hands. We are visiting Franco Manca more often in different restaurants but the experience we have is opposite to that night at Bishop’s Stratford. Very disappointed.

Me and my little sister visited here today and we had such a lovely time! Daniele served us and he was so lovely, welcoming and we had a really nice chat with him. I think Stortford was really missing a place like this! As an Italian myself, and a food lover, I couldn’t knock this place on anything! The food was amazing, I love the vibe of the restaurant, the staff were friendly and all smiling, the service was impeccable! Couldn’t fault this restaurant. Me and my friends will be coming back soon, they’re all eager to try after I told them about it!! :))) Thank you Daniele you was amazing!

You really can't beat Franco Manca in Stortford - pizzas are the best and such good value. Staff are very friendly, efficient and welcoming. We visit often but recently took my daughter and group of friends for her 14th birthday, the staff could not have been nicer and more generous- free garlic bread for the table and I was offered limoncello and tiramisu when I came to collect them. All round brilliant.

Had an amazing time with my friend for dinner - pizzas are delicious and staff are super friendly - would recommend!⭐️⭐️

It was a Mother’s Day special and we had a very poor experience . Firstly we ordered red wine but didn’t have any wine glasses . Said it would be a long while to get any !! One of the starters was left off and we were waiting probably 15mins to arrive so we could all eat together !! When it did there was no garlic in the garlic mushrooms !!! They were out of nearly all the diet drinks !! Had to ask for cutlery for the second course and in the end took it from another table . All in all not a very good experience !!

Excellent food, great service and atmosphere! Always a pleasure to eat here.

Always absolutely incredible team and fantastic management. Food is lovely. Will definitely be back. Thank you Franco Manca!

The pizza was delicious. Fresh ingredients, and an amazing crust. The Alfagato to finish was incredible.

We went for a valentines meal and it was lovely! Food was great, atmosphere was cosy and relaxed, and the staff were bubbly and friendly. Big shout out to Isabelle who took care of us for the evening and couldn’t do enough for us. We can’t wait to go back next time we are in the area.

We walked in for a dinner. The No Logo pale ale and Pinot Grigio went well with the Burrata artichoke and sun-dried tomato starter from the specials board. I had the " No.7" - spicey salami with extra porcini mushrooms. It was really well served,cooked and filling. The vegetarian pizza with mozzarella and stilton from the specials board was terrific too. The tiramisu to share was fresh and light, and limoncello finish was a nice touch from the manager. The staff were really attentive, professional and without being intrusive. This is the best pizza in Stortford. You simply have to eat here!

Excellent Italian restaurant, service is outstanding. Lovely light meals as well as great pizza. Recommended.

Amazing pizza and friendly service

Lovely food and something a bit different.

Had a great time with friends for dinner over at Franco Manca Bishop's Stortford. The Sourdough Pizza was excellent, the atmosphere was relaxed welcoming and homey. We were served by Daniele, a lovely host who made some very good recommendations. Overall a great place to go for a meal. Strongly recommended 👌

I have been trying to explain to my kids that the pizza you get from the commercial pizza joints is not what pizza is - I have been to Italy and when you come back here and find yourself eating pizza from one of these mainstream commercial joints, some of which don't even have a proper wood fired pizza oven is soul destroying. I twisted my daughter's arm and got her to join me for lunch at Franco Manca in Stortford when it opened up. Her world changed and she came home and told her mum and baby sister that they have never had a proper pizza before. We took the whole family the weekend after and they all agreed. The pizza is exactly like the pizzas i've enjoyed in Italy. The coffee is in a league of its own and their home made lemonade is alone is worth the trip to their restaurant. The staff are brilliant and very friendly. They are also very proud of their product. The one server brought our pizzas to our table and said "Here we go, the best pizza in town', with immense pride. The location is great, the restaurant is sparkling clean with a nice atmosphere and the perfect music. We have never gone to any other pizza place since. We come here for lunches, dinners and even birthday meals. It's a very special place.

Best pizza in town, paired with great staff and incredible value - what’s not to love? A lovely little bit of London in Stortford.

Popped in with a couple of friends Saturday 7pm. Table for 4 situated right by the prep station area. Great service from start to finish from our server Isabelle W. Food came promptly and was delicious. Will definitely be back!

It was an experience! Really lovely staff and yummy food and cocktails