Franco Manca Waterloo is a relaxed sourdough pizzeria on The Cut, close to Waterloo station, the Old Vic, the Young Vic and the Southbank Centre. Its rustic dining room and convenient Theatreland position make it useful for a quick lunch, a meal before a performance or an informal dinner with friends.
Every pizza begins with a sourdough culture whose origins reach back to the eighteenth century. The dough rises for more than twenty four hours before baking at high heat, creating a light base with a soft centre, a blistered edge and the gentle tang that defines the group’s pizzas.
The menu combines Italian tomato, mozzarella, cured meat, vegetables, herbs and regional ingredients in both traditional and seasonal recipes. Marinara and Margherita sit beside pizzas with anchovies, salami, mushrooms, truffle, burrata or lamb, while vegan specials and gluten free bases support different dietary needs.
Olives, bread, salads, desserts and Italian style aperitivo drinks can turn a pizza into a longer meal. Outdoor seating, order and collect, takeaway and delivery give nearby residents, theatre audiences and commuters several practical ways to enjoy the Waterloo restaurant.
Address: 77–79 The Cut, Waterloo, London SE1 8LL, United Kingdom
Franco Manca Waterloo Menu
Aperitivo
Aperol Spritz
No Logo Lager (330ml)
Homemade organic lemonade (250ml)
Mixed olives
Tarallini: crunchy Italian snacks
Smoked almonds
Perfect for Sharing
NEW ANTIPASTI PLATTER
Ideal for 2 Buffalo mozzarella, vine tomatoes, marinated roasted peppers, grilled artichoke, Kalamata olives, rocket, Franco’s Grana, sourdough bread
NEW CHARCUTERIE PLATTER
Ideal for 3-4 Italian cured meats, baby plum tomatoes, marinated roasted peppers, Kalamata olives, rocket, Franco’s Grana, tarallini, balsamic glaze, Sardinian crispy flatbread
Add Buffalo mozzarella
Breads & Bites
Pizza bread w/ rosemary & salt
Garlic bread w/ a light tomato base
Add mozzarella
Garlic bread w/ seasonal pesto & mozzarella
Burrata, spicy ‘nduja from Spilinga & semi-dried tomatoes on sourdough bread
NEW BRUSCHETTA MARINARA
w/ vine tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, garlic, oregano, rocket
NEW BRUSCHETTA NAPOLETANA
w/ Cantabrian anchovies, burrata, vine tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, rocket
NEW Tuscan sausage
crusco peppers, Franco’s Grana, mozzarella, crispy pancetta, chilli flakes
Aubergine parmigiana
Dips
2.00 EACH / 3 FOR 5.00
Basil pesto
Scotch bonnet chilli
Garlic
Hot honey
Spicy ‘nduja
Salads
NEW MEDITERRANEAN
Bulgur & quinoa mix, marinated roasted peppers, Kalamata olives, baby plum tomatoes, caramelized onions, baby spinach, rocket, citrus dressing w/ grilled artichoke
NEW MEDITERRANEAN
Bulgur & quinoa mix, marinated roasted peppers, Kalamata olives, baby plum tomatoes, caramelized onions, baby spinach, rocket, citrus dressing w/ marinated chicken (H)
NEW YELLOWFIN TUNA
Kalamata olives, capers, vine & baby plum tomatoes, marinated roasted peppers, baby spinach, rocket, citrus dressing
CAPRESE
Burrata, vine & baby plum tomatoes, basil pesto, toasted pine kernels w/ charred sourdough
Side Salads
FRANCO'S
Kalamata olives, baby plum tomatoes, cucumber, rocket, spinach, citrus dressing
ROCKET
Franco’s Grana, balsamic dressing
Vegan
Swap mozzarella for vegan cheese on us
Gluten Free
Swap to our Bocconcini Bakery GF base
Any whole cheese
Buffalo mozzarella
Burrata
Sourdough Pizza
DOUGH MADE FRESH ON SITE DAILY & PROVED 24HRS
1 MARINARA
100% Italian tomato, garlic, basil, oregano
2 MARGHERITA
100% Italian tomato, mozzarella, basil
3 FRANCO’S OG MARGHERITA
100% Italian tomato, buffalo mozzarella, red Piennolo tomato from Vesuvio D.O.P, extra virgin olive oil, basil
4 PROSCIUTTO & FUNGHI
Roasted cured ham, ricotta, 100% Italian tomato, mozzarella, wild mushrooms (white base)
5 NAPOLI
Cantabrian anchovies, 100% Italian tomato, mozzarella, Kalamata olives, capers, garlic, oregano
6 CHORIZO
Cured Iberico chorizo (dry & semi-dry), 100% Italian tomato, mozzarella
7 SPICY SALAMI
Smoked spicy salami, 100% Italian tomato, mozzarella, caramelised red onions, chilli oil, basil
8 NEW MEZZALUNA
Part pizza w/ Ventricina salami, “ciccioli” (slow-cooked pork), 100% Italian tomato, mozzarella & Franco’s Grana and part calzone filled w/ ricotta & spinach
9 TRE PORCELLINI
Yellow tomato base, mozzarella, Tuscan sausage, crispy pancetta, hot honey & ‘nduja sauce, basil, chilli threads
10 TRUFFLE & BURRATA
Wild mushrooms, truffle pesto base, mozzarella, burrata, truffle oil, basil
11 PARMIGIANA
Aubergine parmigiana, 100% Italian tomato, buffalo mozzarella, ricotta salata, basil
12 NEW PULLED LAMB
Lightly spiced lamb, ricotta, marinated roasted peppers, mozzarella, pea cream, mint & lemon dressing, chilli, basil
Extra Toppings
Any meat
Neapolitan salami, roasted cured ham, marinated chicken (H), yellowfin tuna, Cantabrian anchovies, ‘nduja, spicy salami, Tuscan sausage, pulled lamb, chorizo, Ventricina salami, ciccioli (slow-cooked pork), mortadella
Any veg
Wild mushrooms, Kalamata olives, caramelised onions, grilled artichokes, capers, roasted peppers, baby plum tomatoes, 3 chilli mix, wild rocket
Any cheese
Mozzarella, Franco’s Grana, ricotta, vegan cheese
Desserts
Affogato – Madagascan vanilla gelato
w/ an espresso shot
NEW Cannolo
w/ ricotta & dark chocolate drops, pistachio, icing sugar
Baked cheesecake
w/ Amarena cherries
Chocolate & hazelnut cake
w/ Madagascan vanilla gelato
Our signature tiramisù
made fresh everyday by our chefs, the way it’s meant to be
Gelato + Sorbetto
Madagascan vanilla
Pistachio
Chocolate
Raspberry sorbetto
All Spritz
Aperol
Aperol, Prosecco, sparkling water
Hugo
Elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, mint
Campari
Campari, Prosecco
Limoncello
Limoncello, Prosecco, sparkling water
Sarti
Sarti Rosa, Prosecco
Cocktails
Negroni
Campari, Gin, Vermouth Rosso
Negroni Sbagliato
Campari, Gin, Vermouth Rosso, Prosecco
Moth: Margarita
Tequila, triple sec, lime
Gin & Tonic
Sipsmith Gin, tonic
No + Low
Mandarino al Limone
Mandarin syrup, lemon juice, tonic
Nojito
Honey syrup, lemon juice, sparkling water, mint
Crodino Spritz
Italian aperitif with a unique bittersweet flavour
Bianco
All wines are Italian, & organically farmed. Also available in 125ml.
Insolia: Tenute Normanno
175ml 250ml 750ml
Pinot Grigio: Nativo
175ml 250ml 750ml
Trebbiano: Francesco Cirelli
175ml 250ml 750ml
Rosato
All wines are Italian, & organically farmed. Also available in 125ml.
Nero d’Avola: Tenute Normanno
175ml 250ml 750ml
Orange
All wines are Italian, & organically farmed. Also available in 125ml.
Cirelli La Collina Biologica
175ml 250ml 750ml
Rosso
All wines are Italian, & organically farmed. Also available in 125ml.
Nero d’Avola: Tenute Normanno
175ml 250ml 750ml
Sangiovese: Nativo
175ml 250ml 750ml
Montepulciano: Francesco Cirelli
175ml 250ml 750ml
Bubbles
All wines are Italian, & organically farmed. Also available in 125ml.
Extra dry Prosecco: ƎRA
750ml 30.65
Beer & Cider
No Logo Lager Draught (Pint)
No Logo Pale Ale Draught (Pint)
No Logo Lager (330ml)
No Logo Pale Ale (330ml)
Galipette Cider (330ml)
Lucky Saint Unfiltered No Alcohol Lager 0.5% (330ml)
Soft Drinks
Homemade organic lemonade (250ml)
Orange juice (250ml)
Apple juice (250ml)
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water (500ml)
Acqua Panna still water (500ml)
San Pellegrino Limonata (330ml)
San Pellegrino Aranciata (330ml)
Coke (330ml)
Diet Coke (330ml)
Coke Zero (330ml)
DASH sparkling raspberry
Digestif
Limoncello (25ml)
Coffee
Pure Arabica, Gianni Frasi flame roasted beans from Verona. Oat milk available.
Espresso
double 3.15
Macchiato
double 3.45