Franco Manca Holborn is a sourdough pizzeria at 114 High Holborn. The restaurant follows the group’s straightforward, informal style, serving pizza in a setting suited to lunch, dinner or an easy meal during a day in central London.
The pizza begins with a sourdough starter whose origins are traced to the late eighteenth century. Dough is allowed to rise slowly for at least 24 hours, then baked at high temperature to produce the soft, lightly charred crust that defines Franco Manca’s approach.
Italian tomatoes and carefully sourced seasonal ingredients are used across a concise selection of toppings. Vegetarian and vegan combinations are available, while gluten free bases offer an alternative for diners who need them; antipasti and salads can accompany the pizzas.
Desserts, Italian wine and cocktails round out the meal, and a children’s menu makes the pizzeria practical for family visits. The emphasis remains on good dough and uncomplicated ingredients, giving the Holborn branch a clear identity within the neighbourhood’s busy dining scene.
Address: 114 High Holborn, London WC1V 6JQ, England
Franco Manca Holborn Menu
Pre-pizza
Mixed Olives
[190kcal]vg os
Tarallini: crunchy Italian snacks
[219kcal]vg
Smoked almonds
[158kcal]vg
Nibbles trio
Olives, tarallini & almonds [413kcal]vg os
ANTIPASTI
Buffalo mozzarella, vine tomatoes, marinated roasted peppers, grilled artichoke, Kalamata olives, rocket, Franco’s Grana, balsamic glaze, basil, sourdough bread [493kcal]v os
CHARCUTERIE PLATTER
Italian cured meats, baby plum tomatoes, marinated roasted peppers, Kalamata olives, rocket, Franco’s Grana, balsamic glaze, sourdough bread ADD – Buffalo mozzarella +3.15 [268kcal] V [268kcal]os
Bites
Sourdough pizza bread with salt & rosemary
[374kcal]vg
Garlic bread with a light tomato base
ADD – Mozzarella +£1.00 [108kcal] V [384kcal]vg
Garlic bread with a light tomato base & mozzarella
[492kcal]v
Garlic bread with seasonal pesto & mozzarella
[646kcal]v
Burrata, spicy ‘nduja from Spilinga & baby plum tomatoes on sourdough bread
[563kcal]
BRUSCHETTA NAPOLETANA
w/ Cantabrian anchovies, burrata, vine tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, garlic, oregano, rocket, basil [254kcal]os bn
BRUSCHETTA MARINARA
w/ vine tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, garlic, oregano, rocket, basil [172kcal]vg os
Aubergine parmigiana
[496kcal]v
TUSCAN SAUSAGE
w/ crusco peppers, Franco’s Grana, mozzarella, crispy pancetta, chilli flakes [472kcal]
Sourdough Pizza
Vegan and vegetarian specials are available at all pizzerias — every number can be made with a gluten free base. Your call from Campania: upgrade to buffalo mozzarella for £3.95.
MARINARA
100% Italian tomato, garlic, basil & oregano [596kcal]vg
MARGHERITA
100% Italian tomato, mozzarella & basil Choose buffalo mozzarella instead for £3.15 [268kcal] [784kcal]v
FRANCO'S OG MARGHERITA
100% Italian tomato, buffalo mozzarella, red Piennolo tomato from Vesuvio D.O.P. with extra virgin olive oil & basil [1073kcal]v
PROSCIUTTO & FUNGHI
Roasted cured ham, ricotta, mozzarella, 100% Italian tomato & wild mushrooms (white base) [864kcal]
NAPOLI
Cantabrian anchovies, 100% Italian tomato, mozzarella, Kalamata black olives, capers, garlic & oregano [852kcal]os bn
CHORIZO
Cured Iberico chorizo (dry & semi-dry), 100% Italian tomato & mozzarella *Please note our chorizo contains lactose. [802kcal]
SPICY SALAMI
Smoked spicy salami, 100% Italian tomato, mozzarella, caramelised red onions, basil [1011kcal]
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 [1178kcal]
TRE PORCELLINI
Yellow tomato base, mozzarella, Tuscan sausage, crispy pancetta, hot honey & ‘nduja sauce, basil, chilli threads [1358kcal]
TRUFFLE & BURRATA
Wild mushrooms, truffle pesto base, mozzarella, burrata, truffle oil & basil [1041kcal]v
PARMIGIANA
Aubergine parmigiana, 100% Italian tomato, buffalo mozzarella, ricotta salata & basil [1357kcal]v
PULLED LAMB
Lightly spiced lamb, ricotta, marinated roasted peppers, mozzarella, fresh pea & mint cream, basil (white base) [1135kcal]
Dips
Garlic dip
[290kcal]vg
Spicy ‘nduja dip
[261kcal]
Scotch bonnet chilli dip
[158kcal]vg
Seasonal pesto dip
[254kcal]v
Hot honey dip
[153kcal]v
Salads
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD
Marinated chicken, bulgur & quinoa mix, marinated roasted peppers, Kalamata olives, baby plum tomatoes, caramelized onions, baby spinach, rocket, citrus dressing [627kcal]os
MEDITERRANEAN ARTICHOKE SALAD
Roasted artichokes, bulgur & quinoa mix, marinated roasted peppers, Kalamata olives, baby plum tomatoes, caramelized onions, baby spinach, rocket, citrus dressing [478kcal]vg os
CAPRESE SALAD
Burrata, vine & baby plum tomatoes, basil pesto, toasted pine kernels w/ charred sourdough [709kcal]v
YELLOWFIN TUNA
Kalamata olives, capers, vine & baby plum tomatoes, marinated roasted peppers, baby spinach, rocket, citrus dressing [377kcal]os bn
Side Salads
ROCKET
Franco’s Grana, balsamic dressing [133kcal]v
FRANCO’S
Kalamata olives, baby plum tomatoes, cucumber, rocket, spinach, citrus dressing [140kcal]vg os
Post-pizza
Affogato; Madagascan vanilla ice cream with an espresso shot
[138kcal]v
Cheesecake with Amarena cherries
[546kcal]v
Chocolate mousse cake
[307kcal]v
Tiramisu
[400kcal]v
Cannolo w/ ricotta & dark chocolate drops, pistachio crumbs, icing sugar
[557kcal]vg
Ice Cream
Madagascan vanilla
[446kcal]v
Chocolate
[410kcal]v
Sorbet
Raspberry
[200kcal]vg
Kids
Choose a pizza, drink and an ice cream £7.75
100% Italian tomato & mozzarella
[484kcal]v
Roasted cured ham, 100% Italian tomato & mozzarella
[508kcal]
RAINBOW PIZZA
Yellow tomato sauce, red tomato, mozzarella, grilled pepper cream, friarielli cream [849kcal]v
HOT DOG
Hot dog in a pizza bun with Franco’s homemade ketchup [678kcal]
Kids Ice Cream
A scoop of ice cream or sorbet, choose from
Madagascan vanilla ice cream
[136kcal]v
Chocolate ice cream
[205kcal]v
Raspberry sorbet
[68kcal]vg
Kids Drinks
Apple juice
[56kcal]
Orange juice
[60kcal]
Homemade lemonade
[39kcal]
Wines
Nero d’Avola Tenute Normanno
Rosso
Sangiovese: Nativo
Rosso
Montepulciano Francesco Cirelli
Rosso
Nero d’Avola Tenute Normanno
Rosato
Extra dry Prosecco: ƎRA
Bubbles
Insolia Tenute Normanno
Bianco
Cocktails
Aperol Spritz
Aperol & Prosecco
Negroni
Campari, Gin & Vermouth Rosso
Negroni Sbagliato
Campari, Gin, Vermouth Rosso & Prosecco
Hugo Spritz
Elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, mint
Campari Spritz
Campari, Prosecco
Gin & Tonic
Sipsmith gin topped up with tonic
Beer
No Logo Lager 330ml
No Logo Pale Ale 330ml
Lucky Saint Unfiltered No Alcohol Lager 0.5% 330ml
[53kcal]
Galipette Cider 330ml
Hot Drinks
Espresso
[3kcal]
Double Espresso
[6kcal]
Macchiato
[15kcal]
Double Macchiato
[30kcal]
Cappuccino
[54kcal]
Latte
[67kcal]
Soft Drinks
Homemade organic lemonade 250ml
[56kcal]
Orange juice 250ml
[85kcal]
Apple juice 250ml
[80kcal]