Low FODMAP at Franco Manca - Complete Ordering Guide
Complete guide to ordering low FODMAP at Franco Manca. Safe menu items, what to avoid, and how to customize your order.
✓ Safe Items to Order
| Item | Notes | Modifications |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-Free Pizza Base | Sourdough-style GF base available | Check ingredients - some GF bases may contain FODMAPs |
| Tomato Base (check ingredients) | Ask about onion/garlic content | Request confirmation from staff |
| Mozzarella | Buffalo or regular | Safe if lactose-tolerant; choose small portion if sensitive |
| Grilled Chicken | Topping option | Ask about marinade ingredients |
| Roasted Peppers | Vegetable topping | Check for garlic in roasting |
| Rocket (Arugula) | Fresh topping | Added after baking, safe |
| Olives | Simple topping | Plain olives without garlic |
✗ Items to Avoid
- • Regular sourdough base (contains wheat)
- • Garlic oil drizzle
- • Nduja (spicy sausage with garlic)
- • Italian sausage (contains garlic)
- • Caramelized onion
- • Mushrooms (high FODMAP)
- • Artichokes (high FODMAP)
- • Honey (high FODMAP)
- • Most specialty pizzas (contain garlic/onion)
Example Orders
Safe Custom Pizza
- ✓ Gluten-free base
- ✓ Tomato sauce (verify no garlic/onion)
- ✓ Mozzarella
- ✓ Grilled chicken
- ✓ Roasted peppers
- ✓ Fresh rocket
Tip: Communicate clearly about garlic and onion
Margherita Modified
- ✓ Gluten-free base
- ✓ Tomato (verify ingredients)
- ✓ Buffalo mozzarella
- ✓ Basil
- ✓ No garlic oil
Tip: Keep it simple
Quick Summary
Franco Manca specializes in sourdough pizza and offers gluten-free options. Their simpler, artisan approach can work for FODMAP diners, but you’ll need to verify sauce ingredients and avoid garlic-based toppings.
Best bets: Gluten-free base with simple toppings - tomato (if safe), mozzarella, vegetables
Always avoid: Regular sourdough base, garlic oil, cured meats, mushrooms
Franco Manca’s Approach
Franco Manca uses slow-rising sourdough and quality Italian ingredients. This means:
- Simpler ingredient lists than some chains
- Focus on quality over complexity
- Gluten-free base available
- Fewer hidden ingredients in toppings
How to Order
- Request gluten-free base - Available at all locations
- Verify tomato sauce - Ask specifically if it contains garlic or onion
- Choose safe toppings - Peppers, chicken, olives, rocket
- Skip the drizzles - No garlic oil or honey
- Avoid cured meats - Most contain garlic
Building Your Pizza
Safe base:
- Gluten-free dough
- Tomato (if confirmed garlic/onion-free) OR olive oil base
Safe toppings:
- Mozzarella (regular or buffalo)
- Grilled chicken
- Roasted peppers
- Olives
- Fresh rocket
- Fresh basil
- Capers
Avoid:
- Nduja
- Italian sausage
- Caramelized onion
- Mushrooms
- Artichokes
- Honey drizzle
- Garlic oil
Communication Tips
Franco Manca staff are generally knowledgeable about ingredients. Ask:
“Does your tomato base contain any garlic or onion? I have an allergy.”
Last verified: January 2025. Menu items and ingredients can change. Always confirm with restaurant staff.