Franco Manca East Dulwich is a cosy sourdough pizzeria at 21 Lordship Lane, surrounded by the independent shops and neighbourhood life of East Dulwich. The open kitchen and relaxed dining room provide an informal setting for lunch, dinner or a quick pizza before exploring the area.
Every pizza begins with a sourdough culture whose origins reach back to the eighteenth century. The dough is made fresh and allowed to rise slowly before entering a very hot oven, producing a light base with a soft centre, a blistered edge and the gentle tang that defines the Franco Manca style.
Marinara and Margherita sit alongside combinations of Italian tomato, mozzarella, cured meat, anchovies, mushrooms and seasonal vegetables. Vegetarian and vegan recipes are included in the selection, while changing blackboard specials allow the kitchen to make use of locally sourced and seasonal ingredients.
Olives, garlic bread, antipasti and Italian desserts can extend the meal beyond pizza, supported by spritzes, wine, beer, coffee and homemade soft drinks. Outdoor seating, table bookings, order and collect, takeaway and delivery give local diners several practical ways to use the restaurant.
Address: 21 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, London SE22 8EW, United Kingdom
Franco Manca East Dulwich Menu
APERITIVO
Aperol Spritz
Lager (330ml)
Homemade lemonade (250ml)
Mixed olives
VG CS
Tarallini
crunchy Italian snacks VG
Smoked almonds
VG
PERFECT FOR SHARING
NIBBLES TRIO
Mixed olives, tarallini, smoked almonds VG CS
CAPRESE SALAD
Burrata, vine & baby plum tomatoes, basil pesto, toasted pine kernels w/ charred sourdough V
new ANTIPASTI PLATTER
Buffalo mozzarella, vine tomatoes, marinated roasted peppers, grilled artichoke, Kalamata olives, rocket, Franco’s Grana, balsamic glaze, basil, sourdough bread V CS
new CHARCUTERIE PLATTER
Italian cured meats, baby plum tomatoes, marinated roasted peppers, Kalamata olives, rocket, Franco’s Grana, balsamic glaze, sourdough bread CS
Add Buffalo mozzarella
V +3.15
DIPS
Basil pesto
V
Scotch bonnet chilli
VG
Garlic
VG
Hot honey
V
Spicy ‘nduja
SALaDs
NEW MEDITERRANEAN
Bulgur & quinoa mix, marinated roasted peppers, Kalamata olives, baby plum tomatoes, caramelized onions, spinach, rocket, citrus dressing w/ grilled artichoke VG CS
NEW YELLOWFIN TUNA
Kalamata olives, capers, vine & baby plum tomatoes, marinated roasted peppers, spinach, rocket, citrus dressing CS
SIDE SaLADS
FRANCO'S
Kalamata olives, baby plum tomatoes, cucumber, rocket, spinach, citrus dressing VG CS
ROCKET
Franco’s Grana, balsamic dressing V
BReaDS & bITES
Pizza bread
w/ rosemary & salt VG
Garlic bread
w/ a light tomato base VG
Add mozzarella
V +1.00
Garlic bread
w/ basil pesto & mozzarella V
Burrata, spicy ‘nduja from Spilinga & baby plum tomatoes on sourdough bread
NEW BRUSCHETTA MARINARA
w/ vine tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, garlic, oregano, rocket, basil VG CS
NEW BRUSCHETTA NAPOLETANA
w/ Cantabrian anchovies, burrata, vine tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, garlic, oregano, rocket, basil CS
new
Tuscan sausage, crusco peppers, Franco’s Grana, mozzarella, crispy pancetta, chilli flakes
Aubergine parmigiana
V
VEGAN
Swap mozzarella for vegan cheese on us
VG
GLUTEN FREE
Swap to our Bocconcini Bakery GF base
VG +2.45
Any whole cheese
Buffalo mozzarella
+3.95
Burrata
+4.50
EXTRA TopPINGS
Any meat
Neapolitan salami, roasted cured ham, marinated chicken (H), yellowfin tuna, Cantabrian anchovies, ‘nduja, spicy salami, Tuscan sausage, mortadella, lightly spiced lamb ragù (H), chorizo, Ventricina salami, ciccioli (slow-cooked pork)
Any veg
Wild mushrooms, Kalamata olives, caramelised onions, grilled artichokes, capers, roasted peppers, baby plum tomatoes, 3 chilli mix, rocket
Any cheese
Ricotta salata, mozzarella, vegan cheese, ricotta
SOURDoUGH PIZZA
DOUGH MADE FRESH ON SITE DAILY & PROVED 24HRS
1 MARINARA
100% Italian tomato, garlic, basil, oregano VG
2 MARGHERITA
100% Italian tomato, mozzarella, basil V
3 FRANCO'S OG MARGHERITA
100% Italian tomato, buffalo mozzarella, red Piennolo tomato from Vesuvio D.O.P, extra virgin olive oil, basil V
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 CS BN
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, basil
8 NEW MEZZALUNA
Part pizza w/ Ventricina salami, “ciccioli” (slow-cooked pork), 100% Italian tomato, mozzarella, ricotta, basil. Part calzone filled w/ ricotta, spinach & Franco’s Grana
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 V
11 PARMIGIANA
Aubergine parmigiana, 100% Italian tomato, buffalo mozzarella, ricotta salata, basil V
12 NEW PULLED LAMB
Lightly spiced lamb ragù, ricotta, marinated roasted peppers, mozzarella, fresh pea & mint cream, basil (white base)
DesSERTS
Affogato
Madagascan vanilla gelato w/ an espresso shot V
NEW Cannolo
w/ ricotta & dark chocolate drops, pistachio crumbs, icing sugar V
Baked cheesecake
w/ Amarena cherries CS V
Chocolate cake
w/ Madagascan vanilla gelato V
Our signature tiramisù
made fresh everyday by our chefs, the way it’s meant to be V
GeLATO + SORBETTO
Madagascan vanilla
V
Chocolate
V
Raspberry sorbetto
VG
ALL SPRITZ
APEROL
Aperol, Prosecco, sparkling water
HUGO
Elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, sparkling water, mint
SARTI
Sarti Rosa [fruity & tangy with blood orange, mango & passion fruit], Prosecco, sparkling water
LIMONCELLO
Limoncello, Prosecco, sparkling water
CAMPARI
Campari, Prosecco, sparkling water
NEW MARADONA
Curaçao liqueur, Prosecco, sparkling water
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
BOTIVO SPRITZ
Bittersweet herbal aperitif with a bright refreshing citrus finish
NOJITO
Honey syrup, lemon juice, sparkling water, mint
CRODINO SPRITZ
Italian aperitif with a unique bittersweet flavour
NEW FREEGLIDER PINK SPRITZ
Sipsmith Freeglider, pink grapefruit juice, lemon juice, sparkling water
NEW MARADONA LEMONADE
Curaçao syrup, lemon juice, sparkling water
WINE
All wines are Italian, & organically farmed. Also available in 125ml.
Grillo DOC: Sicily
Light | crisp | zesty
Pinot Grigio IGT: Sicily
Fresh | dry | elegant
Trebbiano: Abruzzo
Rich | floral | balanced
Pinot Grigio IGT: Sicily
Fresh | pale | dry
Trebbiano: Abruzzo
Fresh | citrusy | textured
Nero d’Avola DOC: Sicily
Fruity | smooth | round
Sangiovese IGT: Puglia
Intense | velvety | balanced
Montepulciano: Abruzzo
Rich | fruity | smooth
Extra dry Prosecco: Veneto
Floral | crisp | balanced
bEer & CIDER
Lager (330ml)
Pale Ale (330ml)
Galipette Cider (330ml)
Lucky Saint Unfiltered No Alcohol Lager 0.5% (330ml)
SOFT DRINKS
Homemade 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