Nannie Franco's Pizzeria

I recently moved to Philly from an area near NYC so our pizza up there was always delicious. I was nervous about trying out pizza down here for the first time, but I must say I stumbled upon this restaurant two days ago and went back again the next day. The pizza is very good I loved and savored every bite! I was met by very welcoming and friendly people both times I went. I don’t usually write reviews, but this felt necessary. I no longer need to try to find good pizza in Philly because I know for a fact I’ve just found the best. I can’t wait to try out other options on the menu!

The marinara cheese pizza was the best I have had! Too good

Garlic Nots! Went straight into the trash. Too hard, too dry, too many. Even with the marinara, I couldn’t chew them. After debating what pizza place to try based on ratings I went with Nannie Franco’s. I usually order on DoorDash, but I found their full menu on Uber eats. And the pictures looked better. I ordered a buffalo chicken pizza that was actually really good. Pizza was warm upon arrival and I liked the little kick of heat. Part 2: I ordered from here again. Just pizza. The cheeateak. It was amazing. Arrived hot late night and it was on point. I’ve adjusted my rating despite the garlic knots

This pizza is absolutely to die for! The crunchy crust is so delicious, and the restaurant itself makes you feel like you are in Italy! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone!

The walk-up window makes it convenient to grab a slice on the go. They also have outdoor seating on the sidewalk if you want to hang out for a few. Pizza is thin crust and yummy. Good amount of cheese too! Cash or Venmo only.

Found this place walking through the Italian market and needed water. Glad I decided to get a slice of pizza and a garlic bread roll. Pizza sauce is delicious and the pizza is nice and light. The garlic bread roll was really good too. If I lived in Philly, this would be my regular pizza shop. EDIT: I did come back morning of the 10/13 just before they opened. I needed one last slice before heading back to London. The pizza just keeps getting better. Time to open a branch in London!

Great spot for a slice of tomato pie located in the craziness of the Italian Market. Located right next to an outdoor seating area where you can enjoy your food and a beverage in the sun

Hard to beat a $3 slice of tomato pie! They’re currently serving out of a window (though they have outdoor seating available) and you can pay via Venmo as they heat your slice up.

This place hit the spot after a late night. We ordered the mushroom, the cheese, and pepperoni. Hot, fresh, and delicious. Would absolutely come back again.

We came here on a Sunday night to grab a few slices. They have a decent amount of outdoor seating, which is great. I really wanted to try their tomato slice, but they had all sold out. We settled for slices of the pepperoni and the three cheese. These were not good slices, and honestly tasted like something you would get at a chain pizza restaurant. The dough tasted a bit stale, and had no real chew to it. It felt like they hadn't allowed for any gluten development, but rather just threw down a blob of fresh formed dough and cooked it. The slices were also served lukewarm, which obviously didn't help when eating a three cheese slice. Overall, won't be back!

While in the area checking out Paesano's, I could smell this as I crossed the street and decided to take a chance and check it out (especially since Angelo's line was at least 40 heads deep). I asked the one pizza guy what slice I should try and he suggested the cheesesteak so I was sold. This is a white slice with cheesesteak and I added some crushed red pepper. This is all based on preference mind you. The flavor was good, I'd maybe even say real good. I love a solid white slice. The dough also had a great flavor to it. I do think it needed a few more minutes in the oven though, very doughy. Next time I'll know to order it well done. No harm no foul. This slice was $4.50 and the flavor and amount of meat (and their location in the Italian Market) makes sense for that price. I'd say Nannie Franco's Didn't Suck, but ask them to cook it well done. For the video on this spot as well as content from well over 500 other places, please check my social pages here - https://linktr.ee/Didnt_Suck

I came here because I got in a pizza mood walking around and the reviews here seemed better than Lorenzo's. I can see why. I love it when the sauce brings a lot of flavor to the table. This one is a real zinger. Sweet, tangy, and spicy all at once. This is easily in the 8's on the Portnoy scale in my mind.

Very fast turn around time for the food Food was delicious Very nice staff Take out with outdoor seating only but it's really nice

A good spot to get pizza by the slice in the Italian Market. I love a walk up window moment and that's what you get here - simply head on up to the counter, take a look at the menu, order some slices, and take them to go or saddle up at one of their outdoor tables. Note: Nannie Franco's only accepts cash or venmo. You can also order from this spot via Slice for takeout or delivery. I sat at a beautiful sidewalk table on a sunny day to enjoy my pepperoni slice and truly felt transported. Being honest, I thought the pizza itself was good not great. Nothing super special and a sweet sauce that just isn't usually my style, though I know a lot of people absolutely love. Thin, airy crust which was great, just not something I am in a hurry to get back and eat again any time soon. Worth trying for yourself no doubt, and worth going just to sit and eat pizza and people watch from the sidewalk. I will stop by again to try some different varieties during many future trips to the market!

The cheese steak pizza was definitely something! Never had any pizza like it. Not sure I would recommend it to all, but definitely if you are in a mood to be adventurous. You order from the window and pay with cash or Venmo. They will heat up your pizza for a few min before calling you. There's maybe 2-3 small tables right outside the storefront to sit and eat at.

I wasn't in the area for pizza but the smells coming from Nannie Franco's window was divine ... I stopped , I ordered buffalo chicken pizza , took a bite and fell in love. The crust is perfection, the buffalo chicken has a nice kick to it but wasn't overbearing and the they are open to 2am on Friday and Saturday

This pizza joint is such a nice treat considering it's right next to the music class for children. It's also in the heart of Italian Market. It's easy being able to roll up at the window to grab a slice or two and pay via Venmo instead of cash or card. Very convenient and quick. Great and friendly service! They also have a very cute outdoor seating area. Prices are pretty reasonable as well.

Stopped by on a sunny day out. It was a good choice. Super crispy and fresh. Didn't take long to make. Only outdoor seating, not many though.

Delicious pizza, to my surprise we liked the veggie more than the white (too much garlic for my MIL). The veg was LOADED with all the goodies shout-out to the olive and mushroom lovers of the world. We've been on other occasions and gotten pepperoni slices and even cold it's amazing. Wait can be long sometimes but overall awesome place with lots of outdoor seating.

WOOW! That thin but crispy crust is to die for. We had the white mushroom slice of pizza. Mushrooms were on point. The cheese has been melting in my mouth. And the service is excellent!

Really good pizza by the slice. Whole pies are reasonably priced. They let me know that there were jars of garlic, oregano, and other things to add to my slice. I opted to try it first, and it didn't need anything. Their sauce is really, really good. Makes me want to return soon for a slice of tomato pie.

i pass this place a dozen times a day everytime i am back in Philly. It's on my path everywhere i go. I am a huge pizza fan and every time i pass the choices in the menu always catch my eye but since there is another famous pizza spot a couple blocks north and i am usually heading there i don't stop but always wanted to. Anyway i am heading back north after picking up some gift boxes at Varallo's for Christmas gifts and i finally found myself in front of it with some extra cash in my pocket, hunter in my stomach and no particular place to be anytime soon so i stopped at the window and grabbed a slice of plain and a white slice. There were a few people already in line and one who came right behind me so it seemed like it was gonna end up being a good choice. I was gonna get it to go but figured why not just grab a seats outside and enjoy the hot slices. I added a little parm and pepper and took the table on 9th that sort of in the street alcove and got a great view down into the market. I got to it and was thankful i did cause it was great. I will say it wasn't necessarily the most well seasoned on the sections that i didn't add some seasonings to but the lightness of the dough and the crunch of the crust made it all worth it. It was truly a great slice. The toppings were fresh and it really hit the spot. I really couldn't get over how light and crunchy it was. The pizza chef definitely knows what he is doing. I will definitely be back soon.

love ordering in from here when i dont have groceries it's a guilty pleasure for sure!! love the pepperoni and hots and the veggie pizza. the veggie pizza is such a crowd pleaser it's so good! only critique would be that it's a little pricey but the pies are pretty big so i get it. sauce is amazing and looking forward to going in person sometime!!

Went there to get a famous tomato pie. The restaurant is really a take out place, a small table to sit right outside. The staff is super friendly. The pie, was awesome. Absolutely perfect. The sauce was delicious. The dough was incredible. The price was reasonable $22 for a huge pie. Definitely a place to try and make a staple for pizza.

Cute little no frills pizza shop that sells by the slice! I got the margherita slice that came with mozz and plenty of red sauce! The crust is light and crispy, and quite a generous size! Workers are so nice and welcoming

Mmm mm mmmmm. As I write this I can still taste the delicious crust of my pizza. WOW that thing was good. Nearly tore the box to shreds in a livid fight for the last slice against my dearest friends. Great pizza. Even greater memories. Love it

Incredible pizza. Bring your own water tho. I had to pay and was super annoyed. Wish I had known it was that kind of place I would've just brought a hydro flask since I walked here real quick. Anyway, we liked the pizza a ton but I have had better. Would I come again? Absolutely. It was good. About $20 for a plain cheese pizza. A little pricey but not terrible. The garlic knots are not worth it in my opinion - save your money. They were good but necessary? Nah. Again I will be back. It was great pizza and casual window service. Had outdoor seating available to quick sit and eat. But it's not a restaurant really. Good south Philly choice in the old Italian market.

This is my go to pizza in Philly starting today. Nannie Franco's has the best staff. I met a husband and wife team that were so kind, honest and genuine that they have earned my business forever. My little sister is in town from Connecticut and her train came in late. We tried to order pizza from grub hub and grub hub stalled for both us and Nannie Franco's until nearly 2:30 in the morning. This place stayed open for us to get there after hours and pick up our food. They reheated it, apologized even though it wasn't their fault, and comped is our meal. My sister is thrilled. I am so happy. Plus the pizza is FREAKING DELICIOUS. baked ziti pizza is square, hand tossed crust is crispy and yeasty, and the pasta on top is so good I'd eat it solo. The Calzone is massive and stuffed full of veggie goodness and the veggie slice is elegant and tasty. A++. Customers for life.

My husband and I ordered postmates from Nannie Franck's to deliver to our hotel downtown and I was very impressed. Not only did we get our food so quickly it was still hot and delicious. The garlic knots are delicious! I highly recommend getting them with your order. The pizza was huge! The toppings did not disappoint. We got the supreme version of the pizza and it was very cheesy and very delicious. The marinara sauce they have is perfect. I'm from out of town and I would order here again if we ever visit Philly again.

Amazing tomato pie and really cute location! The grandma slice was excellent as well and the prices are wildly reasonable!

Visiting the area and was recommended this spot to try its tomato slice (square) and I wasn't disappointed! It's big, square, crispy, and flavorful. After we ordered it was handed right to us and we sat at the tables right next door. Super quick. My only gripe is that with our order of knots came marinara sauce that was cold. It would have been 10x better if the sauce was hot. Know before you go: cash and venmo are the only accepted forms of payment.

Ordered pizza / and tomato pie because my go to wouldnt deliver that day- for halloween. I was pleased as well as the neighbors and kids i shared pie with. Will order again.

The pizza was so hard to eat that I gave up. I got a square cheese pie. It was limp and wet and not in a good way. The cheese melted, but slid off the pizza. You literally could not pick up the slice. It was not properly cooked. The sauce was not good and too much of it. It wa drenched in. The sauce lacked depth. We also got the cheesesteak pizza. I liked this one better which is why I gave 2 stars. However, the beef was too peppery. And the American cheese was odd and left a bad aftertaste. Overall, I will not be back. I'm a pizza snob and tries new places as they open. This is not joining the rotation, nor will recommend people. I'll just tell them to walk an extra block to Angelo's.

We stumbled upon this new little pizzeria in the Italian Market. It's in a small corner storefront next to the parking lot/eating area on 9th St by Washington. Very convenient to grab a slice and sit to eat it. After eating lunch and walking through Passyunk Ave and the market, we were looking for a little something to eat. A piece of pizza was perfect! You order your pizza at the window. The staff were friendly. It was a little annoying that the prices listed were for plain pizza which wasn't available. The margarita we ordered a dollar more per slice at $3.50. The pizza was Square with a nice amount of sauce and cheese. The sauce had a touch of sweetness. The crust had some crunch but was a little soggy in the bottom. I would probably grab a slice here again if they had the regular . With so many places to eat pizza in South Philly prices here are a little high.

If you like thin crust and crunchy texture, you're gonna love their Tomato Pie (square)! I've been on the lookout for good closeby pizza places ever since Lorenzos Pizza sort of lost their "taste" I'm glad that I can now rely on Nannie Franco's for my pizza cravings! As for their pepperoni slice, it is quite oily, but the taste is pretty good as well. Same for the white slice! Other things to note: They take cash and Venmo. There's a nice, christmas-lighted(?) open area next to it with a bunch of tables and chairs if you wanted to sit down and eat.

Wow. Just wow. Best of the best. Really a wow pizza. We got the Barbato square pizza. Seriously amazing. If you're a pizza freak this place is for you!!

It took me such a long time to try here but now I am obsessed. So far I've tried their buffalo chicken pizza -- the chicken is grilled & tastes fresh, and there is the perfect balance of buffalo sauce with blue cheese. I'm admittedly not a fan of blue cheese but their sauce isn't overpowering so it works well! Their regular plain pizza is also a hit. Their crust is nice and thin while also having the perfect amount of flake. The real hit though (for me) is their white pizza. It was AMAZING and had such a great garlic flavor. I enjoyed every bite of it!

Since I live right up the block on 9th St., I thought I'd stop by to try out a slice. There was no one else there, it was a weekday afternoon. You had to order through a window and the person working there acted as if I were annoying them by actually ordering food. I had to wait a few minutes, as all slices had to be heated. When I got my pizza and found a place to sit on the block, I discovered that the slice was ice cold and a bit stale. I've crossed this off my list of "go-to" neghborhood places. You could do much better, Nannie Franco's.

Perfect rainy Friday night treat. Easy online ordering through Slice (5% discount if you order online FYI!). Decent selection of round and square. Apparently they're known for their square tomato pie but I'm not a tomato pie fan (chronic acid reflux) so opted for round Margherita and round mushroom/truffle jawn. The latter was by far the best. The Margherita, not so much. It was okay, but the sauce was way too sweet and overpowered the dough so it became a sopping mess. Actually tasted like the sauce you'd get in those Lunchables pizzas. But that mushroom one was soooo good, perfect blend of cheeses, really great crust that held up, plenty of seasoning. Would definitely order that one again. Plus, the sidewalk ordering window with help yourself pizza seasonings was adorable.

Drove from Baltimore to Philly for supposedly the best pizza: Angelo's pizza. Picked up my pizza there and walked up the street to Nannie Francos for a tomato pie. Well, I found the shining star of the pizza world and it is here! Phenomenal pizza (tomato pie), and I have to disclose that I'm a traditionalist when it comes to pizza... cheese, pepperoni... maybe green pepper/onion if I'm feeling crazy. My mind has been changed forever. Where do I start? The crust? Best I ever had. The tomato topping? Flipping mind blowing delicious! I declined the sprinkling of parmigiana on the pizza (which they graciously ask if you want incase of allergies.) Next time I won't be an idiot.

Thank you guys for having 10 pizzas ready for us at 12 on a Sunday. We had a great toddler birthday. We enjoyed the pizza, as we always do, and all of the guests said the pizza was great. edited to add: We used Slice to order/pay but communicated by phone to make sure we had a plan since it was a big order. While slice says they have 11:30 pickup, for a big order 12 was as early as they could do, and they were ready right on time at noon as promised when we talked on the phone.

I was walking towards Angelo's from Center City and couldn't find out if they sold pizza by the slice. As I looked at other options, I decided to give Nannie Franco's a try. I took one bite from their pizza and immediately went back, got another slice, and left the rest of my cash in the tip jar. The pizza crust has perfect crunch, the pepperoni was perfect seasoned, and the cheese was perfectly melting. I have rarely had food take such a average day and make it great, but this did.

I ordered from this place on a whim one evening after coming home from an event. I was wildly hungover, and the only thing keeping me from potentially collapsing in a hole was the thought of pizza and a sugary, regular can of coke. What I like about this pizzeria is that you can order slices. Is it a bit pricey? Yes. But, is it also super convenient? Definitely. I knew if I ordered an entire pizza, I'd hate myself so i went with a slice of plain and buffalo chicken. Slices were a decent size, a little greasy, but so delicious. Probably would've been a little cheaper if I didn't go the whole Uber eats route.

little window shop in the heart of philadelphia's 'little italy.' pizza was thin and saucy but not soggy! the sauce was amazing, super basil-y and flavorful! definitely would recommend :)

We stopped in here looking for a quick bite. This is the building where Nina's Trattoria was. The pizza has that nice thin crust that doesn't fill you up, and the variety was great. Even better- this is one of the few locations that's open late night! Hard to find in the area. There are a few tables inside you can sit down. Friendly owners! Definitely recommend

We got the Buffalo chicken pizza and the pepperoni garlic knots- absolutely bangerang.

Very good pizza! I'm a fan of saucy pizza and it definitely met that criteria. Sauce had good flavoring and it had just enough olive oil to give it that good taste. Only suggestion would be for the crust to either be thicker or crispier on the bottom to hold all the sauce.

I am not much into banana peppers, but I strongly recommend getting their special pepperoni and banana pepper pizza. Top notch pizza overall, the best in the area. I recommend getting two pizzas if you have more than two people, as they are pretty thin. Flavor is excellent though!

Fav slice spot. Satisfying crunch with each bite. Flavorful. Have tried several different slices, all amazing. Been getting at least a slice a week here.

Covid Sunday, May 17. 2020. Ordered a large plain pie was very very good ate at the picnic table in the Frank Rizzo park watching Frank looking down at us. First time here. Restaurant looks very clean at least from what I could see from the outside window. Very friendly service. Young lady at window was awesome. Will be back!!

Decided to try this place after finding it on the Slice app. We ordered the mushroom pizza. Totally satisfying and a good price for the amount of food we got. This is a cute little take-out spot with a couple places to sit outdoors as well. Staff were friendly and attentive.

Probably the best slice of pizza in South Philly. I went back a second time just to make sure, and because I wanted it again. Good service too.

That is one really really good Pizza. Wow. I got the plain cheese and it is phenomenal. A great addition to what's becoming a really good pizza area between BV and QV.

Nice place.... great late night hours.....the crust leaves a lot to be desired, however. Not quite sure how your screw up a garlic knot but they managed.

I am so glad i found this place. I first found out from picking up an Uber Eats order a couple months ago. Don't know if any of you know about it but if the driver picks up the food and goes to drop off address and can't get a hold of the customer the driver has to wait 8 minutes while Uber Eats tries to get in contact with Customer. After the 8 minutes the driver can discard of the food. Well i got to keep a plain pizza and a side order of garlic knots. Keep in mind by the time i got home the pizza was sitting in my car for over two hours. I put 2 slices in the microwave and the pizza was great. Two days later i put a couple more in the microwave and still great. I now drive down from the Northeast to get pizza here for myself. By far the best pizza i have ever had.

This was a nice surprise. They have excellent pizza. Might be my favorite spot. If you haven't tried it, you're missing out

I love this place. Great spot to grab a quick slice. Everything tastes fresh, never like it's been out long. In a neighborhood with some of the best pizza in town, these folks are proving that a good slice and quick, friendly service goes a long way.