Visited the new Reading branch last Friday for the first time and will definitely be visiting again soon. Firstly the service was exceptional. The chap who served us couldn't have been more helpful or friendly and he received a well deserved tip (and I don't tip easily) when we left. The menu is fairly limited but the content is quality and I simply couldn't fault the Buffalo mozzarella starter, the Buffalo Salami pizza or the sorbet desert. All were spot on and excellent value too! No branded drinks at this joint but fear not because the cider was superb as was the cloudy lemonade. All in all great, service, great atmosphere, great food and it didn't break the bank. Well worth a visit.
Mario doesn't make pizza.
He makes miracles.
Congrats to all the staff.
An italian pizza lover.
What a company, all the food you have donated to the homeless, with the Ark Project you fed, 14 people selflessly. the food was delicious, highly recommended xx
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They specialise in Pizza and it is clearly a mission accomplished. We also have enjoyed great attention by the staff.
The dough is fantastic. The ingredient fresh. The first Pizza in Reading that doesn't upset my digestion.
Wanted to say a big thank you to the staff and general manager for having us on the house at your lovely restaurant! - A relaxed evening turned into a fantastic meal with [1308767331:Chelsea Rabbetts-Gair] !
The only place you'll find better pizza is Naples. Everyone else are pretenders.
Popped in here for a bite to eat on Saturday and was really impressed by the food, prices and speed of service :)
Amazing pizza, so tasty and great service lovely staff.
Great service great pizza great atmosphere. Will be coming back again with more friends. :)
Ragazzi siete grandi, continuate cosi !!!
I come here frequently. It’s great for a quick pizza, nice rustic pizza base and interesting toppings. All made with good quality ingredients. The staff are good and sitting outside beside the river in the evening is a bonus.
Sat outside, pizza was great and well priced. Lovely Italian waitress was very friendly. Needs a bit more to the menu but happy because usually a loaded menu means less quality. Coming again!
I like Franco Manca for the original dough they have, and the pizza itself is reasonably priced. I wish the ingredients on the pizza were more evenly spread, as it is tiresome to chew the dough on its own. I wish there was slightly more of the ingredients as well, as there was hardly any ricotta on my pizza no. 4. I am, however, disappointed with the price of the starter... a little piece of bread with a ball of mozzarella is almost as expensive as the pizza! And it is really nothing special... I am not sure if the 10% service charge added to your bill goes to staff as they were nice, but seemed to be a little bit bored (there were only about 4 or 5 tables with guests so really wasn't busy).
Great atmosphere, food is very fresh and delicious, the chef came personally on the table to check if the food was good
Nice pizza, great service they ask you about allergies. 4 stars because the Parimigano was made with tinned tomatoes and the cheese was not enough on the dish. The aubergines were undercooked as well. Definitely not ordering that again.
Amazing food. Some of the best pizza I’ve ever tried. Staff are extremely polite and pleasant. Really made you feel at home. The cheesecake was also amazing
I've been twice already in this restaurant!
The only thing I have to say is I LOVE IT!!
The first time I ordered pizza number 8 and a garlic bread, and was delicious..
In my second visit, I ordered pizza number 5 with beautiful anchovies,and a chocolate and hazelnut cake with vanilla ice cream and was supreme!!!
The only thing in this place is a bit difficult to understand is the drinks menu, not very clear and also they serve the wine in a water glass which is just unprofessional but everything else lovely.
Definitely, I will go back again soon
Cheers 🍻
Even though the service this time was very slow the manager compensated us with complimentary pizzas which was so kind she didn’t have to! As regulars we always get fast, efficient and friendly service, I think it was a one off. The food is always lovely and reasonably priced! We always return back for a quick dinner or lunch.
Had an amazing evening with work friends, food was fantastic, desserts too. Jake is the best. 👑 this is for you king
Went to Franco Manca in Reading. I was there earlier but they accommodated me. We hadn’t booked but it was cool. The service was great attentive but not over bearing. The wine and food was good. The atmosphere is nice but probably the service was the best, I would recommend. The staff are actually lovely. The food arrived in a timely manner and we were all happy. Great night.
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Franco Manca in Reading, and I can confidently say that it was a truly exceptional experience.
From the moment I stepped through the door, I was captivated by the warm and inviting atmosphere that permeated the restaurant. Every aspect of my visit, from the service to the food itself, exceeded my expectations.
The staff at Franco Manca are incredibly friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable.
They greeted me with genuine warmth, and their passion for the restaurant's ethos and ingredients shone through in every interaction.
They were more than happy to answer my questions and offer recommendations, ensuring that I had an unforgettable dining experience.
And the pizza? Amazing!
Delicious authentic pizza, would recommend! Lovely atmosphere too. They say the chicken and lamb sausages are halal, which are also used on the pizza so do enquire. Wonderful service at the beginning, very on-the-ball, but became slower and inattentive later on - we had to go up to the front to ask for the bill after waiting 20 minutes. Choc and hazelnut cake was lovely, however the mint tea was undrinkable as the water smelt oddly like rotten eggs and the leaves hadn't brewed at all.
Been here so many times with both Italian and non Italian friends and always got served an amazing pizza. The specials change so often that you are always guaranteed to have a new pizza to try with great fresh ingredients. Also a special thanks to our server Jacob that helped us picking the right wine and starters. Highly recommended
Posting based on takeaway and eat in.
Easily the best place in Reading for pizza.
The dough is awesome, does not leave you bloated and the tomato sauce is excellent.
Sometimes the pizza can feel soggy in the middle, just ask them when you order it to cook it an extra min and you’ll be fine.
Definitely recommend you try this over express prezzo or zizzi.
For a good Pizza - this is the place! Usually I dont like chain restaurants and prefer the experience of a small Italien restaurant. But this time we decided to go for lunch to Franco Manca and I had the tuna Pizza, which was a quite good experience. Only point deduction was that the dough was not so tasty and the presentation of the ingredients was loveless. The tuna still had the form of the can and as you can see on the photo the onion is not really cut.
I was positively surprised by this place. I know it's a chain restaurant and I went years ago with my friend in Oxford and again with my boyfriend in Reading but the pizzas were really good and made with care. They were some of the best Italian pizzas I had in the UK, glad to know there are places like this! I also had an affogato icecream and rasberry sorbetto. All great!
Lovely place serving sourdough pizza. The ingredients taste so fresh and authentic, we will keep coming back regularly. Plus surprisingly much lower prices than the other pizza places in town. Really nice staff too!
Ordered a takeaway from UberEats. All items were perfectly delivered (fresh and warm!). Being a vegetarian we ordered the veg items from the menu. The Veg Special 501 stole the show, not sure if it was the caramelised onions or the pesto but it creates this unique explosion of flavors in the mouth which will keep bringing you back to the place. I usually don't eat mushrooms and forgot to mention it as a note so this came with mushrooms and I liked it as it did not affect the taste. Loved the burrata. The garlic bread and Pizza 1 was ok. Wish they did a veg diabolos as I do love aubergines and spices on pizza but couldn't find that on the menu. Highly recommended! Will definitely order again and plan to visit once it reopens.
Went here after going to the cinema, really fresh delicious pizza. Often feel bloated and fat after pizza but not here. Ada was lovely to me and my friends and service was rapid.
Only wish the chairs were a bit softer.
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