Franco Manca sits in the centre of Muswell Hill Broadway amongst the shops and daily bustle of the high street. A gem of the pizza world, with their acclaimed sourdough bread and fresh ingredients this restaurant will have you wanting to come back for more. The classic pizzeria offers traditional Neapolitan-style pizza that real Italians can’t complain about. The location is superb, close to the stunning Alexandra Park and Palace, and just a few paces from Highgate station. Outside seating overlooking the views is a great way to enhance the food experience.
The interior is typical of the pizzeria, clean and simple – stripped back to allow you to focus on the most important thing: pizza. The entrance invites you through the white doors, to peruse the daily specials and watch the artisans perform their perfected craft. The warm aroma of Italian tomatoes, great British produce, and the 20-hour slow-rise sourdough baking beautifully in the imported brick ovens is a delight to bask in.
The chefs employ a traditional Neapolitan process that dates back to the 18th century to ensure a truly authentic pizza. The flavour pairings are innovative and intriguing; with no tomato sauce pizza’s bringing the ingredients to another level. Customers find the toppings genuinely different to other basic chains. The classics also do not disappoint, the margarita with buffalo mozzarella ticks all the right boxes. Finish off the meal with a fresh, zesty lemon cake embellished with tart yoghurt and sweet honey.
There is a space downstairs available for group bookings or just a bit of privacy. The facilities are fully accessible with disabled seating and loos. The restaurant is 100% child friendly too. The menu includes an adorable ‘piccirillo’ option for children with smaller pizzas using the same great quality ingredients – and no compromises on taste.