Dal Cilento all’Australia, è questo il percorso di Francesco Manolio che ha portato all’apertura di questa pizzeria. Siamo a Tempe, sobborgo dell’Inner West di Sydney, lungo la trafficata Princess Highway. Il locale è rustico, l’accoglienza, uno dei punti forti del locale è di quelle che lasciano il segno, per gentilezza e autenticità. L’impasto della pizza è differente da quello tradizionale napoletano, molto più simile a quello che si fa nella d’origine di Francesco, il cornicione è leggermente croccante, la lievitazione è ben fatta e la cottura è sempre molto precisa. Vi consigliamo di provare la Diavola, con un salame piccante davvero buono e la bufala, una vera chicca, che arriva direttamente da Battipaglia. In menu troverete qualche antipasto, una interessante sezione di formaggi, dei piatti di pasta fresca. Tra i dolci vi consigliamo di provare il Franky’s Pistachio TiramiUP. Proposta del bere essenziale, ma di buona qualità. Prezzi nella media cittadina From Cilento to Australia, this is the journey of Francesco Manolio that led to the opening of this pizzeria. We are in Tempe, a suburb of the Inner West of Sydney, along the busy Princess Highway. The restaurant is rustic, the hospitality is one of its strong points, leaving a lasting impression for its kindness and authenticity. The pizza dough is different from the traditional Neapolitan one, much more similar to the one made in Francesco's hometown, with a slightly crispy crust, well-made leavening, and always precise cooking. On the menu, you will find some appetizers, an interesting selection of cheeses, and dishes of fresh pasta. The drink proposal is essential but of good quality. Prices are average for the city.
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- Address
- 703 Princes Hwy, Tempe NSW 2044, Australia
- Phone
- +61 435 098 309
- Website
- lilfranky.com.au
- Directions
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Lil Franky Pizzeria and pizza focus
Lil Franky Pizzeria focuses on pizza, and 50 Top Pizza ranked it No. 28 in Asia-Pacific in 2026. That gives the room a defined brief for diners who want a pizza-led meal in Sydney.
703 Princes Hwy in Tempe
703 Princes Hwy, Tempe NSW 2044, Australia places the venue on a specific stretch of road. The address gives planning a clear anchor before making the trip.
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| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lil Franky PizzeriaThis venue — the venue you are viewing | Pizza | Not listed | Not listed |
| Sherwal | Mediterranean-Middle Eastern Fusion | $$ | Sydney |
| Haven Coffee | Asian Fusion Brunch Cafe | $$ | Barangaroo |
| Chester White Cured Diner | Italian Charcuterie & Pasta Diner | $$ | Potts Point |
| Arthur's Pizza Randwick | Thin-Crust Italian Pizza | $$ | Randwick |
| Auvers Cafe Rhodes | Asian-French Fusion Brunch | $$ | Rhodes |
Recognition history
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50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific #28
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Current opening hours
- Monday
- 5–9 PM
- Tuesday
- 5–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–9 PM
- Thursday
- 5–9 PM
- Friday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Saturday
- 5–9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 5–9 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events.


















