Franco Manca Lincoln Reviews Summary

Category: Pizza restaurant

Address: 294 High St, Lincoln, LN2 1AH, United Kingdom

Phone: +441522396225

Rating: 4.0
based on 114 reviews.

Service

Pros:

  • "Waiting staff were both polite and efficient, and the pizzas arrived very quickly."
  • "Politely greeted as I walked through the door."
  • "The service was good throughout."
  • "The standout of the evening was the exceptional service provided by Ferdy and Cloudia."
  • "Our waiter was very friendly, although run off his feet."
  • "Claudia was absolutely fantastic and a credit to the company, as was Oliver."
  • "Staff were very friendly and welcoming."
  • "The food was delicious and service was quick."

Cons:

  • "I was a bit disappointed with the service. The staff seemed to be moving at a slower pace than usual."
  • "Service without a smile to begin with... and without mentioning they automatically put 10% on for themselves without asking."
  • "The service was a little slow at first."
  • "Wait times, service and food were all an issue... Waited for a very long time to order anything."
  • "The service was rubbish took 45 minutes just to be served a pizza and a salad."
  • "Been 3 times now and the food is amazing every time the only thing that lets it down is the service, every time we’ve been we have been left sitting for ages."
  • "The restaurant was heavily understaffed and people who came in half an hour after us were served before us."
  • "Unfortunately the worst service I have ever experienced."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "All three pizzas were very good and, in my view, better than any of the major pizza chains in Lincoln."
  • "The food itself was actually quite good. The pizza was well cooked with a crispy crust and flavorful toppings."
  • "Best pizza in town! Love this place."
  • "The pizza, as always, was smashing - a proper Franco Manca special."
  • "The food here was lovely and fresh. I absolutely loved the blue cheese dip."
  • "The pizzas are divine! I’ve lived in Lincoln since 2010 and these are probably the best in town."
  • "The food was DELICIOUS. We are big pizza lovers and this certainly didn’t disappoint."
  • "The food is of a very high standard. I mean the pizza was out of this world, I am so impressed."

Cons:

  • "My son's pizza had a nice layer of topping on, which he enjoyed, but my husband's pizza didn't really have much of a topping on or flavour."
  • "This woeful pizza had a base that was stringy and 1mm thick, and a crust which unlike sourdough, was plain and chewy."
  • "The older gent who works here does seem to be more acquainted to usual service... Food had slightly burnt ends as well and seemed unevenly prepared and cooked."
  • "Sorry not for us, latte was cold, pizzas cold, tuna pizza had too much sauce on making it very soggy."
  • "Finally visited after people hyping it up from when it first opened.. it must’ve gone downhill since then because the atmosphere was flat and my pizza was flavourless."
  • "Eaten in many a Franco across the land... But sadly I feel they have not matured and improved like the sourdough but are just mediocre at best."
  • "The pizzas had a raw base so we did not eat much of it. Could’ve done longer in the oven as the toppings were also looking pale and undercooked."
  • "Had a cold pizza here which is unacceptable as it should come straight from the oven to your plate."

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "Candle lit tables, ambient atmosphere and great for those dining alone, couples, and groups."
  • "The whole place is warm and inviting. We were greeted at the door as if we were good friends."
  • "Great experience! Went there for a birthday party with several friends! Very friendly staff and great atmosphere."
  • "Food was fab and service was super, the restaurant was quite quiet to start but we did head over early lunchtime."
  • "Nice, cozy place. Decently sized pizzas. The pizza base alone is so tasty."
  • "The restaurant was clean and well laid out meaning you don't feel crowded. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable without being intrusive."
  • "Lovely staff and great pizzas as always. I came for my birthday and they surprised me with a lovely treat."
  • "It’s very bright in there though would be lovely with some cosier later at night."

Cons:

  • "Arrived before midday and were the first customers in the restaurant, which explains the lack of atmosphere, but it soon started to fill up."
  • "Also outdoor area is by a very busy road, noisy, good for people watching. Ha!"
  • "The atmosphere was disappointing - no music and lack of customers."
  • "It must’ve gone downhill since then because the atmosphere was flat and my pizza was flavourless."
  • "Like a Pizza Hut but with sourdough pizza. Nothing special but at least it's not expensive."
  • "The restaurant would benefit from some relaxing Italian music."
  • "Visited on a Sunday lunchtime and enquired if a table was available for five, and were asked to come back in a few minutes when our table was waiting for us."
  • "The restaurant has the most bizarre payment method, in which you have to download the app and let other people who you are dining with 'join' before paying."

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