# Franco Manca, Cardiff — Reviews & Opening Hours > Franco Manca — Pizza Restaurant in Cardiff with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.7/5 from 2,508 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/cardiff/restaurants/franco-manca (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Pizza Restaurant # Franco Manca Cathays, Cardiff [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5116299609606089021&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Mike Beddard](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/102477591460494704635) **In short:** Franco Manca is a pizza restaurant in Cardiff, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2,508 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 3 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Franco Manca Franco Manca occupies a spot on Church Street in Cathays, serving sourdough pizzas made with fresh ingredients. The menu includes vegetarian and gluten-free options alongside standard offerings. The restaurant holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 and accepts bookings for groups and families with children. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Franco Manca's own website](https://www.francomanca.co.uk/restaurants/cardiff/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM **Tuesday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM **Wednesday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM **Thursday** 12:00 – 10:00 PM **Friday** 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM **Saturday** 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM **Sunday** 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM ## What's nearby - St John The Baptist City Parish Church next door - The Cardiff Market next door - Little Welsh Company next door - Museum of Cardiff next door - Cardiff Castle 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this restaurant offers delicious sourdough pizzas with fresh, flavorful ingredients and a variety of options, including excellent vegetarian and gluten-free choices. They also highlight the reasonable prices and the warm, inviting atmosphere. Guests consistently praise the staff for being friendly, attentive, and providing quick service. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (2,508 reviews) **Dogs allowed** No **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Cardiff Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1549081). [More restaurants in Cardiff](https://staycation.co.uk/cardiff/restaurants) ★ 4.7 (2,508 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://www.francomanca.co.uk/restaurants/cardiff/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [029 2120 2356](tel:02921202356) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Cardiff **Plus Code** 9C3RFRJC+6F ### 🏨 Places to stay near Cardiff Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DCardiff%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/cardiff/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/cardiff/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Franco Manca? Franco Manca is open Mon–Thu 12pm–10pm; Fri–Sat 11:30am–10:30pm; Sun 11:30am–9pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Franco Manca any good? Franco Manca is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2,508 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Franco Manca dog-friendly? No, Google lists Franco Manca as not allowing dogs. ### Is Franco Manca good for children? Yes, Franco Manca is listed as good for children. ### Can you book a table at Franco Manca? Yes, Franco Manca takes reservations. ### How do I contact Franco Manca? 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