Franco Manca, Brixton Market

It's been a fair few years since I was holed up living as an art student in Camberwell. In that time, Brixton Market has turned into something of a food-fest. It's not every week that an NW5 girl gets invited South of the river, but I've been looking for an excuse to check out Franco Manca for aaages, so I lept at the chance last week.

Arriving at Brixton Market, I was undecided whether to head to F.M. or to Honest Burgers but decided to simply let the queue length decide for me - a bit like tossing a coin. Franco Manca definitely won out with their 20 minute queue vs the 45 minutes that we could have lost outside of Honest Burger (which can also be had in Soho anyway). In the summer, the neighbouring @seven bar will serve you a cocktail whilst you wait (unofficially), in the winter, ask nicely and F.M. might put a beer in your hand.

Once the wait is over, the menu is deliciously simple and all the pizzas cost around £6 or £7. The pizza bases are all sourdough, which is so much tastier than other bases and much better for you too, so you can allay any cheese-guilt you might have otherwise felt. Nice additions like ricotta make inspiring choices, extra toppings cost between 50p and £1.50, there's a meat and a veggie special and you can choose from a tricolore or a mixed salad with Franco dressing as a side. 

Their wine list is also incredibly well priced. We got a lovely bottle of organic red for the bargain price of £13.95. It's cold, as the restuarant is basically open to the air, so go prepared to keep your coat on and your feet nicely tucked away in winter boots. 

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