Franco Manca Waterloo is a sourdough pizzeria on The Cut, close to the Old Vic and the Young Vic.
About Franco Manca Waterloo
On The Cut, close to the Old Vic and the Young Vic, Franco Manca Waterloo bakes Neapolitan sourdough pizza from dough made on site every day and proved for 24 hours, with tables outside on the street.
The weekday Lunch Deal is a sourdough pizza and a soft drink for £12.50, from 12pm to 4pm Monday to Friday, with a choice of Margherita, Prosciutto & Funghi, Napoli or Chorizo; add a bite or a dessert for £2.50 and it becomes two courses for £15. Until 3 January, the Christmas menu at £25 a head brings any pizza or salad, festive specials included, a dip, a bite or a dessert such as panettone, and a drink, with bottomless spritz or six Birra Moretti to add for the table.
On the Franco Manca Waterloo set menu
Recent courses have included No. 2 Margherita, No. 4 Prosciutto & Funghi, No. 5 Napoli and No. 6 Chorizo. The menu changes, so treat these as the shape of it rather than a promise.
Nearest stations to Franco Manca Waterloo
- Southwark 4 min walk
- Waterloo 6 min walk
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FAQ
How much is the set menu at Franco Manca Waterloo?
The set menu at Franco Manca Waterloo is £12.50-£25 for 1-2 courses. The price is the same on every day the set menu is served (Mon–Sun), and it is set by Franco Manca Waterloo directly, not by All Set.
When is the Franco Manca Waterloo set menu served?
Franco Manca Waterloo serves its set menu lunch & dinner. The set menu runs on the following days: Mon–Sun.
Is the Franco Manca Waterloo set menu the same food as the à la carte?
Yes. The Franco Manca Waterloo set menu comes from the same kitchen as the à la carte, using the same ingredients. The set menu offers a tighter selection, typically 1-2 courses, at a flat price.
How do I book the set menu at Franco Manca Waterloo?
Book directly with Franco Manca Waterloo via the "Book a table" button above (it links to Franco Manca Waterloo's own reservation system). On All Set, every booking is direct with the restaurant, and All Set takes no commission.
Does Franco Manca Waterloo have a Christmas menu in 2026?
Yes. The Christmas Menu at Franco Manca Waterloo runs until 3 January, at £25 a head for two courses. It is booked through Franco Manca Waterloo’s own booking page, and December evenings are the first tables to go. Every Christmas set menu in London.
What's on the Christmas menu at Franco Manca Waterloo?
Dips (choose one)
- Franco's grana & truffle (V)
- Hot honey (V)
- Semi-dried tomato (VG)
- Garlic (VG)
- Scotch bonnet chilli (VG)
Read from Franco Manca Waterloo’s own festive menu, which can change before the season opens.
Last updated: 13 November 2026