Franco Manca Piccadilly Gardens Manchester is a pizzeria at 12-16 Mosley Street. Set in a former bank, the light, airy restaurant is close to Piccadilly Gardens and within walking distance of Manchester Piccadilly station. It welcomes diners for lunch and dinner, with takeaway, collection and delivery also available.
Slow risen sourdough is prepared and stretched by hand in the open kitchen before being baked at high heat. The concise pizza selection combines classic ingredients with seasonal specials written on the restaurant’s chalkboard. Small bites, salads and desserts make it possible to extend the meal while keeping the sourdough base at the centre of the experience.
Vegetarian and vegan pizzas are included, and the main menu provides current dietary and allergen information. Flour is fundamental to the kitchen and dairy, nuts and other allergens are handled in shared areas, so guests should speak with staff before ordering. Families are welcome, and the restaurant provides baby changing facilities.
Wine, beer, soft drinks and house refreshments offer straightforward matches for the pizza. A downstairs room with its own bar can be arranged for private groups, while the main space suits more spontaneous meals. Franco Manca Piccadilly Gardens delivers a focused pizzeria experience built on fermented dough, direct preparation and ingredients that change with the season.
Address: 12-16 Mosley Street, Manchester M2 3AQ, United Kingdom
Franco Manca Piccadilly Gardens Manchester Menu
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NIBBLES TRIO
Mixed olives, tarallini, smoked almonds VG CS
CAPRESE SALAD
Burrata, cherry & semi-dried tomatoes, balsamic glaze, toasted pine kernels w/ charred sourdough V
NEW ANTIPASTI PLATTER
Butternut squash, cherry tomatoes, marinated roasted peppers, grilled artichoke, Kalamata olives, rocket, Franco’s grana, balsamic glaze, basil, sourdough bread V CS
CHARCUTERIE PLATTER
Italian cured meats, cherry tomatoes, marinated roasted peppers, Kalamata olives, rocket, Franco’s grana, balsamic glaze, sourdough bread CS
Dips
2.00 EACH / 3 FOR 5.00
NEW Franco’s grana & truffle
V
NEW Goat’s cheese
V
NEW Semi-dried tomato
VG
Hot honey
V
Scotch bonnet chilli
VG
Garlic
VG
Salads Tastier Than Ever
MEDITERRANEAN
Mixed grains, roasted butternut squash, caramelised red onions, cherry tomatoes, spinach, rocket, Franco’s dressing w/ grilled artichoke VG CS
MEDITERRANEAN
Mixed grains, roasted butternut squash, caramelised red onions, cherry tomatoes, spinach, rocket, Franco’s dressing w/ marinated chicken (H) CS
YELLOWFIN TUNA
Kalamata olives, capers, cherry & semi-dried tomatoes, marinated mixed peppers, spinach, rocket, Franco’s dressing
Sides
NEW TRUFFLE BAKED POTATOES
w/ rosemary, truffle oil, Franco’s grana V
FRANCO'S SALAD
Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, rocket, spinach, citrus dressing VG CS
ROCKET SALAD
Franco’s grana, balsamic dressing V
Breads & Bites
Pizza bread w/ rosemary & salt
VG
Garlic bread w/ a light tomato base
VG
NEW Goat's cheese bread w/ caramelised red onion, mozzarella
V
Burrata, spicy ‘nduja from Spilinga & cherry tomatoes on sourdough bread
BRUSCHETTA MARINARA
w/ cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, garlic, oregano, rocket, basil VG CS
NEW BRUSCHETTA SPECK + GOAT'S CHEESE
w/ whipped goat’s cheese, crispy speck, hot honey
NEW Tuscan sausage, friarielli cream, mozzarella, Franco’s grana, crispy pancetta, chilli flakes
NEW SCARPETTA FONDUTA
Cheese fondue w/ mozzarella, goat’s cheese, gorgonzola, Franco’s grana and béchamel sauce in a pizza bun V
Sourdough Pizza
DOUGH MADE FRESH ON SITE DAILY & PROVED 24HRS
0.5 NEW TRE FERMENTI PIZZETTA (8")
Cherry tomatoes, grilled pepper cream, ‘nduja, basil infused grana
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 NEW POTATO & GORGONZOLA
Mozzarella, a touch of 100% Italian tomato, gorgonzola, baked potatoes, semi dried tomato pesto, basil V
12 NEW RAGÙ GENOVESE
Genovese ragù, a touch of 100% Italian tomato, mozzarella, basil infused grana, crispy grana
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
Aperitivo
Aperol Spritz
Lager (330ml)
Homemade lemonade (250ml)
Mixed olives
VG CS
Coffee
Pure Arabica, Gianni Frasi flame roasted beans from Verona. Oat milk available.
Espresso
Macchiato
Cappuccino
Flat white
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)
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
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