Franco Manca Edinburgh Stockbridge is a pizzeria at 1 Deanhaugh Street beside the Water of Leith. The bright neighbourhood location offers dine in, collection, takeaway and delivery, with outdoor seating available when the weather suits. Its informal service makes it useful for a quick lunch as well as a relaxed pizza dinner.
Pizza dough is made in the pizzeria each day from Type 0 flour, water, sea salt and sourdough starter, without added commercial yeast. A long rise develops the dough before it is baked at high heat, producing a soft, lightly charred crust. The menu follows this base with concise combinations of Italian tomatoes, cheese, cured meat, vegetables and herbs.
The marinara keeps things simple with tomato, garlic, basil and oregano, while the margherita adds mozzarella. Other pizzas bring in anchovies, olives and capers, wild mushrooms and ricotta, or spicy salami and caramelised onion. Vegan and vegetarian specials are offered, and gluten free bases are available, although the shared kitchen means cross contact cannot be ruled out.
Olives, crunchy tarallini and smoked almonds provide small bites before the pizza, with salads and desserts available for a longer meal. Aperol spritzes, lager and homemade lemonade fit the concise aperitivo style. Franco Manca Stockbridge focuses on carefully fermented dough and direct toppings rather than an oversized menu.
Address: 1 Deanhaugh Street, Edinburgh EH4 1LU, United Kingdom
Franco Manca Edinburgh Stockbridge 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
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
Add Buffalo mozzarella
V
Dips
2.00 EACH / 3 FOR 5.00
Basil pesto
V
Scotch bonnet chilli
VG
Garlic
VG
Hot honey
V
Spicy ‘nduja
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
Breads & Bites
Pizza bread w/ rosemary & salt
VG
Garlic bread w/ a light tomato base
VG
Add mozzarella
V
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 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)
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
Any whole cheese
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
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
CAMPARI
Campari, 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
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
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)
Digestif
Limoncello (25ml)
Coffee
Pure Arabica, Gianni Frasi flame roasted beans from Verona. Oat milk available.