Franco Manca Birmingham is a sourdough pizzeria at 19 Bennetts Hill, close to New Street station and the Bullring. The casual dining room welcomes families, groups and walk-ins, with bookings also available for diners who prefer to plan ahead.
Slow-risen sourdough forms the base of the pizzas, baked at high heat for a light, chewy crust with characteristic charring. The concise topping combinations draw on Italian ingredients and seasonal produce rather than loading every pizza with an excessive number of elements.
Meat, vegetarian and plant-based choices allow mixed groups to order comfortably, while salads, sides and desserts complete a fuller meal. The focused menu and quick oven cooking also make the restaurant suitable for a straightforward lunch or pre-event dinner.
Wine, beer and soft drinks accompany the pizzas, and dine-in service is supplemented by collection, takeaway and delivery. The restaurant is dog friendly and provides Wi-Fi. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should review the current allergen information and speak with staff before ordering.
Address: 19 Bennetts Hill, Birmingham B2 5QJ, England
Franco Manca Birmingham Menu
Aperitivo
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
ANTIPASTI PLATTER
Buffalo mozzarella, vine tomatoes, marinated roasted peppers, grilled artichoke, Kalamata olives, rocket, Franco’s Grana, balsamic glaze, basil, sourdough bread | V CS
CHARCUTERIE PLATTER
Italian cured meats, baby plum tomatoes, marinated roasted peppers, Kalamata olives, rocket, Franco’s Grana, balsamic glaze, sourdough bread | CS
Breads & Bites
Pizza bread w/ rosemary & salt
VG
Garlic bread w/ a light tomato base
VG
Garlic bread w/ basil pesto & mozzarella
V
Burrata, spicy ‘nduja from Spilinga & baby plum tomatoes on sourdough bread
BRUSCHETTA MARINARA
w/ vine tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, garlic, oregano, rocket, basil | VG CS
BRUSCHETTA NAPOLETANA
w/ Cantabrian anchovies, burrata, vine tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, garlic, oregano, rocket, basil | CS
Tuscan sausage, crusco peppers, Franco’s Grana, mozzarella, crispy pancetta, chilli flakes
Aubergine parmigiana
V
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 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 PULLED LAMB
Lightly spiced lamb ragù, ricotta, marinated roasted peppers, mozzarella, fresh pea & mint cream, basil (white base)
Salads
MEDITERRANEAN
Bulgur & quinoa mix, marinated roasted peppers, Kalamata olives, baby plum tomatoes, caramelized onions, spinach, rocket, citrus dressing
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
Desserts
Affogato – Madagascan vanilla gelato w/ an espresso shot
V
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
4.65
Madagascan vanilla
V
Chocolate
V
Raspberry sorbetto
VG
Coffee
Pure Arabica, Gianni Frasi flame roasted beans from Verona. Oat milk available.
Espresso
Macchiato
Cappuccino
Flat white
Latte
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
Beer & Cider
All draught beers served as half pints or pints, where available.
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)
All Spritz
8.50
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
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
FREEGLIDER PINK SPRITZ
Sipsmith Freeglider, pink grapefruit juice, lemon juice, sparkling water