Franco manca vs Gowlett

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I tried Franco manca last night and have to say I still think the Gowlett has better pizza! :)

[Peckhampam]

I went to Franca Manca last week and was really disappointed. Nice topping but horribly soggy bottom-not a hit of crispness. This is the 2nd time I have tried them with the same result.

[Jeremy]

They're quite different. Gowlett pizzas are ultra thin and crispy. FM claim to be closer to the "real deal". Both taste good to me, but Gowlett deserves to continue to do well (don't forget they also do takweaway!)

[Angharad_L]

The bottom at Franco isn't supposed to be crispy like other pizzas - it's like the pizza in Naples... almost pancake like and pull apart soft, topped with delicious mozzarella and basil... YUM!

For a crispier base, try Sorsi Y Morsi - they do great pizza and amazing homemade pasta too!

[jimbo1964]

I like them both. I think on pizza quality alone FM wins for me (I love the chewier base). But the Gowlett has so much else to offer too I'm sure they'll continue to shift a lot of pizzas.

[DadOf4]

both are good , but my personal preference is the Gowletts pizza. IMO about the best pizza in UK (and I've eaten a LOT of pizza)

The fact I can get a really nice pint and watch the end of the football when collecting my takeway is an added bonus

[jimbo1964]

'The fact I can get a really nice pint and watch the end of the football when collecting my takeway is an added bonus'

Living the dream.

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Yeah not a fan of the soggy bottom myself, also very very rushed feel about the place. Not enough choice of toppings for me either. I guess it's a matter of preference. Gowlett does it for me though! Hmmmm perhaps ED needs a pizza club! :)

[david_carnell]

Johnny Gowlett now has the Crust Conductor pizza bus too. It's currently parked in the Brick House brewery car park by Peckham Rye station so you can get a pizza (cheaper than the Gowlett and different toppings) and a craft beer on the same site. Happy days.

[????]

Great, another Pizza thread

[MrBen]

Well... you know my view.

Next up Mr Liu versus Magic Wok - has anyone tried Magic Wok yet?

[Mustard]

david_carnell Wrote:

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> Johnny Gowlett now has the Crust Conductor pizza

> bus too. It's currently parked in the Brick House

> brewery car park by Peckham Rye station so you can

> get a pizza (cheaper than the Gowlett and

> different toppings) and a craft beer on the same

> site. Happy days.

and happy and hoppy days! Must check this place out.

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Hey ????, great another moody, miserable sod. If you don't like pizza threads than don't comment. Oh wait, you clearly have nothing better to do!

[jimbo1964]

Where's Magic Wok?

[Sue]

MrBen Wrote:

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> Next up Mr Liu versus Magic Wok - has anyone tried

> Magic Wok yet?

Yes, twice.

Thumbs up from me for Magic Wok, at least the things I ordered :)

[Ms Blueberry]

I don't get out much and rarely have pizza, but for my money the Crust Conductor is cranking out the best pizzas known to man.

[KrackersMaracas]

I had no idea there was a pizza bus. This is wonderful news.

I like both types of pizzas - and there are times where I will go to Franco manca's above the Gowlett - it's closer, and I think pizzas can be a wonderful remedy for a Friday or Saturday night of excess. However on balance I prefer the Gowlett. Not only is the atmosphere more relaxed & you can enjoy the meal with some leisurely beers but the crispy base means that there is that much more room for the delicious toppings.... And let's not forget their legendary chilli oil!

[GlennMiddleditch]

Oh my this thread is making me so hungry!

[mrs.lotte]

Gowlett. No contest

[geh]

like them both, but its a lot more fun in the Gowlett, oh yes!

[Ms Blueberry]

Ah, the chilli oil. My name is Ms Blueberry and I'm an addict.

[dimples]

Loved the pizza at Franco man a but the service was so so bad that for once I didn't tip which I couldn't normally do or feel ok about so the gowlett 100% because there pizzas are really fab and it's a place to relax in !

[firekat2]

Love the Gowlett Pizza beats Franco Manca any day.

[MarriedBliss]

Gowlettini and a bottle of red. Winner :)

[ralee]

Just a note to say amazing Pizza at the gowlett, definitely the best I have had locally and very reasonably priced - thanks for the recommendation!