
Franco Manca Exeter
Affordable sourdough pizza with a focus on quality ingredients and friendly service, perfect for casual dining.

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Franco Manca Exeter

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Affordable sourdough pizza with a focus on quality ingredients and friendly service, perfect for casual dining.
"Great value for money with amazing food and very quick service!"
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
Avoid long waits and crowds by visiting during less busy times.
Lunchtime Deal Savvy
Opt for the £10 pizza and drink meal deal for a budget-friendly option.

Quick Facts
Cuisine
Italian Pizza
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+44 1392 982195
Address
Unit 13 Queen St, Dining, EX4 3EB, United Kingdom
Website
francomanca.co.uk/Highlights
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Budget-Friendly Sourdough Pizza
Enjoy delicious sourdough pizza made with local ingredients and fantastic value deals.

Lunchtime Meal Deals
Great value lunchtime offers, including pizza and a drink for just £10.

Unique Toppings
Explore unique pizza toppings like scotch chilli sauce or opt for vegan cheese.
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Visit During Off-Peak Hours
Avoid long waits and crowds by visiting during less busy times.
Lunchtime Deal Savvy
Opt for the £10 pizza and drink meal deal for a budget-friendly option.
Spice Alert!
Be cautious with scotch chilli sauce; it's described as painfully spicy by some.
Service Charge Awareness
An optional 10% service charge may be added; feel free to adjust.
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Visit During Off-Peak Hours
Avoid long waits and crowds by visiting during less busy times.
Lunchtime Deal Savvy
Opt for the £10 pizza and drink meal deal for a budget-friendly option.
Spice Alert!
Be cautious with scotch chilli sauce; it's described as painfully spicy by some.
Service Charge Awareness
An optional 10% service charge may be added; feel free to adjust.
Vegan Cheese Option
Pizzas can be made with vegan cheese, and seasonal ingredients are used.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Franco Manca Exeter is lauded for its delicious sourdough pizzas and excellent value, especially with its budget-friendly deals that attract students and families alike. Reviewers frequently praise the friendly and attentive staff, though some have noted inconsistencies in service, such as slow plate clearing or issues with redeeming deals. While the pizzas are generally well-received, a few diners experienced burnt crusts or overly watery sauce, particularly on gluten-free options.
"This is a great place to enjoy Italian food. My Italian friends consider the food prepared here closest to home. The pizza is oven baked in a traditional way. The food was delicious, service was good and the atmosphere was fine but a bit noisy."
Jack Clement
"A group of friends and I visited this restaurant a few weeks ago to use the pizza for £5 deal. We ordered our pizzas, I ordered a gluten free margherita, the food came quickly and was hot. My pizza was very nice, although the sauce became quite watery especially in the centre, which was only an issue with the gluten free pizza. The all the food tasted lovely. We had a slight issue with getting the £5 deal to work, which was quite a hassle in the end. Nevertheless, we were able to make it work, although the gluten free pizza was a few pounds more (when they mean every pizza £5, they don’t mean the gluten free ones, you still have to pay an extra charge for gluten free!). It was still a nice meal with good food, and I would come back."
Zosi Webster
"So we arrived, was sat down and everything seemed OK at first. Ordered three pizzas. They tasted incredibly bitter - the dough was burnt, the base was tough, and there must have been a basil shortage because each pizza had only one or two small pieces on it (to be fair they did bring some fresh over for us).
Eventually we had to leave the food as it was inedible. Took 10 mins to flag a staff member down as they were busy in other parts of the restaurant. They did have the decency to wipe the entire bill which was nice of them, however I think we will stick to the Plymouth one in future. This one was pretty poor."
Jack Dowson
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Frequently Asked Questions
Their pizzas are made with slow-rising sourdough, giving them a unique flavor and texture. They are baked in a wood-fired oven for a traditional Neapolitan style.
Yes, Franco Manca offers excellent value with lunchtime meal deals and student discounts on pizzas.
Yes, gluten-free bases are available for an additional charge, though some reviewers have noted they can be soggy.
Popular options include prosciutto, mozzarella, and organic tomato. Unique choices like scotch chilli sauce are also available.
Yes, it's considered a good spot for family lunches with friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere.
Absolutely! Vegan cheese is available as an option for any pizza, and they use seasonal ingredients.
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My son s pizza came out a little burnt although it never made it to our table. The waitress (another one) sent it back before coming to apologise to us for the wait. To be fair, it wasn t even that long but to say sorry they said they would refund the cost of my pizza.
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