Franco Manca Waterloo

You're walking down The Cut in Waterloo—that strip that's quietly become one of SE1's best eating destinations—and Franco Manca is doing exactly what it set out to do: making proper Neapolitan pizza without faffing about. The sourdough base is the whole point here; they ferment it for 48 hours, which means your crust has actual flavour and texture, not just air pockets. Expect minimal queuing most days (it's not that precious), killer natural wine pairings, and toppings that feel considered rather than thrown on. The room's unpretentious, the service is straightforward, and you'll walk out satisfied rather than Instagrammed out.