Franco Manca

The Hackney outpost of London’s beloved pizza joint, Franco Manca, is their sixth and most inviting restaurant, and the dominant eatery on a trendy street lined with drinking and dining options. Every evening, you’ll find a queue of local creatives and young families eagerly awaiting a seat. Pizzas have a crisp, textured sourdough base slapped with Italian-grown tomatoes and top-notch cheeses and cured meats. Organic red wine and locally brewed beer run freely, service is frenetic and unashamedly Neapolitan, and the functional dining space is reliably buzzy. This is the perfect spot for some comforting carbs before heading to the excellent gastropub Cat & Mutton on the corner, or Off Broadway opposite for innovative cocktails.