Food hygiene meets Google reviews. Find your unicorn.
🏠 278 Muswell Hill Broadway, Hornsey, London, N10 2QR
Tier Achieved:
Clean. Reliable. Does the job.
The "lights out missionary" of food. Spotless kitchen, decent grub. Won't blow your mind, won't disappoint.
Franco Manca is hanging in the middle ground with a hygiene score of 5 but sits at a modest 4.2 on Google. The pizzas, particularly the classic Margherita, are fresh and aromatic, but let's not get carried away. Martin, the friendly server, really steals the show with his professional vibes, making the experience feel more cozy than a cat on a sunny windowsill. Yet, amidst the pizza parties, not all is rosy; some diners have reported raw garlic disasters that overpowered the crust like a bad karaoke rendition gone wrong. Overall, it's a decent pit stop for a pizza fix, but don’t expect fireworks.
While some patrons are raving about the food and service, others have encountered sloppiness, like dirty tables and underwhelming dishes. With a mixed bag of experiences, you might want to tread carefully here — good pizzas, questionable management vibes, and service that swings from excellent to “seriously, clean a table.”
"Great service and great vibes!"
"The classic Margherita was outstanding."
"The staff were very friendly and attentive."
Franco Manca, London — Food Hygiene Rating: 5/5
🗓️ Last inspected: 14 October 2025