La Fugassa

Located in the heart of Salford, La Fugassa operates as a dedicated artisan focacceria, bringing a genuine slice of Italian café culture to Greater Manchester. The foundation here is simple but exact: organic sourdough focaccia, baked fresh daily.

The kitchen transforms this pillowy bread into substantial, structurally sound sandwiches, generously loaded with premium imported deli ingredients, crisp affettati, and melting cheeses.

The menu spans both hot and cold builds. Savoury signatures include rich, earthy pairings like porchetta with black truffle and parmesan cream, or the distinct, smoky saltiness of speck Alto Adige IGP cut by the crunch of roasted walnuts.

For more classic Italian profiles, the parma bliss layers prosciutto di Parma with fresh stracciatella, while the mortazza balances sliced mortadella with a sweet, earthy homemade pistachio cream. Beyond the focaccia, the kitchen also turns out premium wagyu burgers, including the white duke and the bohemian rhapsody.

Whether anchoring a quick lunch or a relaxed afternoon catch-up, La Fugassa delivers serious comfort with character. Drop in, grab a table and let the sourdough lead the way.