Franco Manca Reading in Reading

Even though the service this time was very slow the manager compensated us with complimentary pizzas which was so kind she didn’t have to! As regulars we always get fast, efficient and friendly service, I think it was a one off. The food is always lovely and reasonably priced! We always return back for a quick dinner or lunch.

Has there been a change in kitchen leadership or management recently?! We used to order pizza from here regularly in the past and it was great, even during lockdowns. However, in the past month we ordered twice and have been utterly disappointed both times. Pizza 4 used to be my favourite, and this time the whole pizza was dry, lack of flavour, there were only traces of ricotta, and it just looked and tasted pathetic. The photo says it all. Won't be eating here again, unfortunately.

Asked to sit outside by the water as it was a lovely day. Food was great and the beer was great. Staff were awesome and couldn't do enough.

Really good authentic pizza in a pleasant riverside setting next to the Oracle. Some interesting recipes and very impressed with the new options available. Also good to see specials available in a chain like this. Not quite 5 star as service felt a little 'under-trained' but no real issues.

I liked Franco Manca since the very first time I tried it, as it's very similar to the neapolitan pizza. They are very fast in serving, nevertheless I can't give 5 stars because I noticed that the quality of the pizza is not always the same if the head chef is missing. A couple of time I took a margherita and there was no sauce at all, which was pretty disappointing. Next time I'll make sure to have the good pizza chef.

Very good food, reasonably priced. Very quick service after ordering waiting for only 15min for pizzas to be prepared. The staff were really helpful and friendly!

Top quality pizzas! Especially having the slow cooked meat on it , would highly recommend going

Posting based on takeaway and eat in.Easily the best place in Reading for pizza.The dough is awesome, does not leave you bloated and the tomato sauce is excellent.Sometimes the pizza can feel soggy in the middle, just ask them when you order it to cook it an extra min and you’ll be fine.Definitely recommend you try this over express prezzo or zizzi.

We had pizza with wild mushroom and homemade lemonade. Both was really nice. It's around 10 pounds per person which is really nice.

We were unable to book a table and so turned up where we were quickly given a table. Service of first course was very quick. Pizzas were very tasty, not too much base. Puddings were good too. We had cokes and tap water - beer in 330ml bottles was expensive for what it was. I haven't given venue 5 stars as their Covid policy was poor - eg staff didn't wear masks. Don't let this stop you from going but bear in mind.