Franco Manca Russell Square is a relaxed pizzeria beside Russell Square Underground station, within walking distance of the British Museum and the gardens of Russell Square. Its central Bloomsbury location makes it convenient for local residents, workers, students and visitors exploring the surrounding cultural attractions.
Franco Manca began in Brixton Market in 2008 and built its identity around slow rising Neapolitan sourdough pizza. The brand works with seasonal ingredients and suppliers in Britain and Italy, keeping the focus on straightforward combinations and the character of the dough.
The dough is made fresh and fermented for at least twenty four hours using a sourdough starter whose history reaches back to the late eighteenth century. Organic Italian tomatoes, mozzarella and other cheeses are combined with vegetables and cured meats across the pizza selection, with vegetarian and vegan choices also available.
The Russell Square pizzeria has a cosy, rustic dining room as well as outdoor seating. Guests can eat inside, order food to collect or use delivery services, making the restaurant suitable for both an unhurried meal and a convenient pizza at home.
Address: 4 Bernard Street, London WC1N 1LG, United Kingdom
Franco Manca Russell Square Menu
Meal Deals
Lunch Menu Bundle
Choose 1 Pizza and 1 Drink or 1 Dip
Franco's Feast for 1
Choose 1 Pizza, 1 Drink and 1 Dessert
Franco's Feast for 2
Choose 1 Bite, 2 Pizzas and 2 Dips
Franco's Feast for 2 + Drinks
Choose 1 Bite, 2 Pizzas, 2 Dips and 2 Drinks
Franco's Feast for 4
Choose 4 Pizzas, 4 Drinks and 3 Dips
Franco's Family Feast
Choose 2 main pizzas and 2 kids pizzas
Kids
Choose a pizza, drink and an ice cream £8.25
100% Italian tomato & mozzarella
Roasted cured ham, 100% Italian tomato & mozzarella
Wild mushrooms, 100% Italian tomato & mozzarella
Cured chorizo, 100% Italian tomato & mozzarella
HOT DRINKS
Espresso
Double Espresso
Macchiato
Double Macchiato
Cappuccino
Latte
Flat white
Americano
English breakfast tea
Fresh mint tea
Beer
No Logo Lager 330ml
No Logo Pale Ale 330ml
Lucky Saint Unfiltered No Alcohol Lager 0.5% 330ml
Galipette Cider 330ml
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
Limoncello Spritz
Limoncello & Prosecco topped with sparkling water
Nojito
Honey syrup, lemon juice, sparkling water & mint (No alcohol)
Crodino Non-Alcoholic Spritz
Italian aperitif with a unique bittersweet flavour
Sarti Spritz
Sarti Rosa [fruity & tangy with blood orange, mango & passion fruit], Prosecco, sparkling water
Orange
ORANGE Cirelli La Collina Biologica
Bianco
Insolia Tenute Normanno
Pinot Grigio: Nativo
Trebbiano Francesco Cirelli
Bubbles
Extra dry Prosecco: ƎRA
Rosato
Nero d’Avola Tenute Normanno
Rosso
Nero d’Avola Tenute Normanno
Sangiovese: Nativo
Montepulciano Francesco Cirelli
Digestifs
Limoncello
Pre-pizza
Mixed Olives
Tarallini
crunchy Italian snacks
Smoked almonds
Nibbles trio
Olives, tarallini & almonds
ANTIPASTI
Buffalo mozzarella, vine tomatoes, marinated roasted peppers, grilled artichoke, Kalamata olives, rocket, Franco’s Grana, balsamic glaze, basil, sourdough bread
CHARCUTERIE PLATTER
Italian cured meats, baby plum tomatoes, marinated roasted peppers, Kalamata olives, rocket, Franco’s Grana, balsamic glaze, sourdough bread
Sorbet
Raspberry
Ice Cream
Madagascan vanilla
Chocolate
Post-pizza
Dolce makes you live longer.
Affogato
Madagascan vanilla ice cream with an espresso shot
Cheesecake with Amarena cherries
Chocolate & hazelnut cake with Madagascan vanilla ice cream
Tiramisu
Cannolo
w/ ricotta & dark chocolate drops, pistachio crumbs, icing sugar
Side Salads
ROCKET
Franco’s Grana, balsamic dressing
FRANCO’S
Kalamata olives, baby plum tomatoes, cucumber, rocket, spinach, citrus dressing
Salads
Only overdress on Sundays.
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SALAD
Marinated chicken, bulgur & quinoa mix, marinated roasted peppers, Kalamata olives, baby plum tomatoes, caramelized onions, baby spinach, rocket, citrus dressing
MEDITERRANEAN ARTICHOKE SALAD
Roasted artichokes, bulgur & quinoa mix, marinated roasted peppers, Kalamata olives, baby plum tomatoes, caramelized onions, baby spinach, rocket, citrus dressing
CAPRESE SALAD
Burrata, vine & baby plum tomatoes, basil pesto, toasted pine kernels w/ charred sourdough
YELLOWFIN TUNA
Kalamata olives, capers, vine & baby plum tomatoes, marinated roasted peppers, baby spinach, rocket, citrus dressing
Sourdough Pizza
All rise — sourdough in session.
MARINARA
100% Italian tomato, garlic, basil & oregano
MARGHERITA
100% Italian tomato, mozzarella & basil
FRANCO'S OG MARGHERITA
100% Italian tomato, buffalo mozzarella, red Piennolo tomato from Vesuvio D.O.P. with extra virgin olive oil & basil
PROSCIUTTO & FUNGHI
Roasted cured ham, ricotta, mozzarella, 100% Italian tomato & wild mushrooms (white base)
NAPOLI
Cantabrian anchovies, 100% Italian tomato, mozzarella, Kalamata black olives, capers, garlic & oregano
CHORIZO
Cured Iberico chorizo (dry & semi-dry), 100% Italian tomato & mozzarella
SPICY SALAMI
Smoked spicy salami, 100% Italian tomato, mozzarella, caramelised red onions, chilli oil & basil
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
TRE PORCELLINI
Yellow tomato base, mozzarella, Tuscan sausage, crispy pancetta, hot honey & ‘nduja sauce, basil, chilli threads
TRUFFLE & BURRATA
Wild mushrooms, truffle pesto base, mozzarella, smoked burrata, truffle oil & basil
PARMIGIANA
Aubergine parmigiana, 100% Italian tomato, buffalo mozzarella, ricotta salata & basil
PULLED LAMB
Lightly spiced lamb, ricotta, marinated roasted peppers, mozzarella, fresh pea & mint cream, basil (white base)
Mind your manners. Do double-dip.
Garlic dip
Spicy ‘nduja dip
Scotch bonnet chilli dip
Seasonal pesto dip
Hot honey dip
Buy 3 Dips for £5.80
Choose any 3 dips from the menu
Bites
Sourdough pizza bread with salt & rosemary
Garlic bread with a light tomato base
Garlic bread with a light tomato base & mozzarella
Garlic bread with seasonal pesto & mozzarella
Burrata, spicy ‘nduja from Spilinga & baby plum tomatoes on sourdough bread
BRUSCHETTA NAPOLETANA
w/ Cantabrian anchovies, burrata, vine tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, garlic, oregano, rocket, basil
BRUSCHETTA MARINARA
w/ vine tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, garlic, oregano, rocket, basil
Aubergine parmigiana
TUSCAN SAUSAGE
w/ crusco peppers, Franco’s Grana, mozzarella, crispy pancetta, chilli flakes
Soft drinks
Homemade organic 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
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