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Wild garlic pesto

In spring you should be able to find plenty of garlic growing in the wild. However, it is also possible to cultivate some in a shady corner of your garden. The pesto is a wonderful way to enjoy.

Prep your station

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Then your tastebuds

Ingredients

Per portion

  • Method

    Blend everything together, starting with the garlic and wild garlic greens and finishing with the cheese and the oil – either in a pestle and mortar or in a blender.

Still hungry? Go for seconds.

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Kids Eat Free – Dress as Your Favourite Book Character

Celebrate the magic of storytelling at Franco Manca on Thursday 5th March, where children dressed as their favourite book characters can eat for free with a paying adult. From wizards to Gruffalos, every costume is welcome — and there are prizes for best dressed at each pizzeria. T&Cs apply.

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Pizza and Gin Mother’s Day Masterclass

Make this Mother’s Day one to remember with our hands-on Pizza & Cocktail Masterclass in partnership with Sipsmith Gin.

Guided by a Sipsmith mixologist, you’ll shake and stir delicious gin cocktails before stepping up to the counter with our expert pizzaiolo to create your own fresh, handmade pizza from scratch.

Join us from 2:30–4:30pm on Sunday March 15th for an unforgettable afternoon of flavour, fun, and fizz.

£45 per person.
Available in our Richmond, New Oxford St, Leeds and Cardiff restaurants.
Book now to secure your spot.

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Be My Spicy Valentine?

No chocolate. No clichés. Just heat.

Meet our new Spicy Margherita: 100% Italian tomato, fiery Scotch bonnet chilli, mozzarella and fresh basil.

Pair it with the perfect match — a MOTH: Spicy Margarita — for just £14.

Enjoy in-restaurant at your local Franco Manca alongside cheeky conversation cards, or order delivery for our exclusive heart-shaped box.

Available now until 28th February.

Bringing Napoli eating culture. Closer to you.

Find a pizzeria near you. Then eat your crusts.

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