Our first-ever Manchester pizzeria has landed on Deansgate, right in the heart of Manchester city centre. Whether you're after the best pizza in Manchester for a quick lunch, a proper sit-down dinner or a spontaneous walk-in, we're making Neapolitan pizza the way it should be, double-fermented dough, the finest ingredients, baked at 500°C to give that light, chewy, charred crust. Just like in Naples.
Alongside our award-winning pizzas we're pouring tasty cocktails, ice-cold beer and refreshing slushies from our very own Fiat Panda Pop bar. On the top floor, a dedicated pizza masterclass kitchen and chef's table await. Come to feast, come to party, or come to finesse your dough-stretching skills, either way, get ready for a one-hour holiday in Napoli.
Mon - Wed: 11:30AM to 9PM
Thurs: 11:30AM - 10PM
Fri & Sat: 11:30AM to 11PM
Sunday: 11:30AM to 9PM
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It's been a year since we rolled into Manchester, and we've loved every minute of becoming a little part of one of the best food cities in the country. To celebrate, we've built a whole month of reasons to visit, starting with a brand new pizza. Meet the Crafty Grandad, our limited-edition birthday pizza, created in collaboration with two proper Manchester legends.
A pizza built with Manchester for Manchester!
Come in and try it
Budding pizza-makers, your time has come. Our dedicated masterclass kitchen on the top floor of our Manchester pizzeria is home to some of the most fun pizza making classes in the city. Our experienced pizzaiolos will guide you through the full process — from stretching the dough to loading your toppings — for a genuine hands-on taste of Neapolitan pizza in Manchester.
Once your pizza hits the oven, kick back with a drink and prepare to judge everyone else's efforts. Brilliant for date nights, team days out, hen dos, or anyone who simply wants to eat what they make.
Book a Dough It Yourself class Groups of 6+ Kids Masterclasses
Got a hungry crew? Planning a birthday? Gathering mates before a big night? Whatever the weather we got you.
Our Group Dining Pilgrimage Menus are built for sharing, celebrating and zero faff. No pre-orders, no stress, just great food landing on the table.
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Got the guest list? We’ve got the pizza. Choose your pizzas, sides and drinks, pick when you need them, and get your catering pre-order sorted.
From office lunches and parties to weddings and big celebrations, proper pizza is just a few clicks away. 🍕
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San Marzano tomato DOP, Piennolo del Vesuvio tomatoes, garlic herb oil,
oregano & extra virgin olive oil.
San Marzano tomato DOP, Fior di Latte mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil.
Our margherita but taken up a notch with fresh Mozzarella di Bufala DOP.
Artichoke hearts, sautéed mushrooms, olives, red onion, San Marzano tomato DOP, plant-based mozzarella & basil.
The Neapolitan classic, with vegan burrata, tomato, basil and olive oil.
Baked aubergine parmigiana, Fior di Latte mozzarella & basil.
Nduja Di Spilinga DOP, San Marzano tomato DOP, Fior di Latte mozzarella & basil.
A ricotta base with Fior di Latte mozzarella, sautéed mushrooms & truffle oil.
Cetaran anchovies DOP from Amalfi, Piennolo del Vesuvio DOP tomatoes, Fior di Latte mozzarella, olives, capers, garlic herb oil & basil.
Two types of pepperoni, San Marzano tomato DOP, FDL mozzarella, basil & house-made hot honey.
The pizza version of the pasta classic. Crispy guanciale bacon, Pecorino Romano DOP, Fior di Latte, mozzarella, black pepper, al dente spaghetti & egg yolk.
Nduja, Italian sausage, pepperoni, San Marzano tomato DOP, FDL mozzarella, red onion & balsamic glaze.
Twice as good as a 4-cheese. 1. Ricotta 2. Buffalo mozzarella 3. FDL mozzarella 4. Gorgonzola DOP 5. Ricotta Salata 6. Provola 7. Pecorino Romano DOP 8. Burrata. Finished with smoked chilli jam.
Italian roasted sausage, wild broccoletti sautéed with garlic & chilli, smoked mozzarella & basil.
18 month Prosciutto di Parma DOP, Piennolo del Vesuvio DOP tomatoes, 24 month Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, Mozzarella di Bufala DOP, rocket leaves & extra virgin olive oil.
Switch it out for our plant-based burrata - on us!
(This does not include the Carbonara & our guest pizza series as they contain gluten.)
no extra cost!
Crispy spaghetti balls made with Pecorino cheese & black pepper.
Rolled in a light breadcrumb & fried to cheese pull perfection. Served with smoked chilli jam.
Fried in a panko crust with garlic & herb dip.
With our house-made garlic herb oil & Fior di Latte mozzarella.
Fresh rocket leaves with Parmesan shavings, olive oil & lemon.
Cannellini beans, red onions, Piennolo del Vesuvio tomatoes, garlic oil, red wine vinegar and basil.
A classic Greek salad but with Ricotta Salata & Piennolo del Vesuvio tomatoes.
Cavolo nero leaves, Caesar dressing, fried breadcrumbs & Parmesan shavings.
Half Size Margherita Pizza
(add up to two toppings)
Orange Juice / Apple Juice
(200ml)
Scoop of ice cream topped with nutella
Served with olive oil & fennel taralli crackers
(Italy’s favourite crisps)
Our house tiramisu, loaded with Nutella, a shot of Neapolitan espresso & served back in the jar.
Light & fresh, served in its own skin.
A ring of pizza dough stuffed full of Nutella & ricotta, baked in our oven. Served with vanilla ice cream & even more Nutella.
Our dream twist on the classic gelato & coffee combo
Vanilla, chocolate, pistachio, strawberry.
One scoop for £3
Two scoops for £5
Three scoops for £7
Shaken with Frangelico liqueur and served with chocolate and hazelnut rime, and Ferrero Rocher.
Pizza Pilgrims arrived on Deansgate to bring Manchester something it's been waiting for: proper Neapolitan pizza made the way they do it in Naples. Since opening our doors in the heart of Manchester city centre, we've quickly become one of the go-to pizza restaurants Manchester has to offer, whether you're stopping in for a solo slice and a beer, hosting a group dinner, or celebrating a birthday in our private party space.
If you're looking for the best pizza in Manchester, we'd like to make the case. Every pizza starts with 72 hour double-fermented dough, topped with San Marzano tomatoes DOP, Fior di Latte mozzarella, and a carefully sourced selection of Italian ingredients, then fired in our 500°C oven for a blistered, chewy crust you won't find just anywhere. It's why we've been recognised as one of the best pizza places Manchester has to offer since day one.
Rather eat at home? You can order pizza Manchester-wide through our Click & Collect service. We also offer takeaway directly from the restaurant, just walk up to the counter. However you choose to enjoy it, the pizza tastes exactly the same.
Neapolitan pizza has a strict set of rules, and we follow them religiously. The dough is made with Tipo 00 flour, leavened slowly with a natural sourdough starter, stretched by hand, never rolled, and baked at temperatures most ovens could only dream of. The result is a lighter, more digestible base than you'll find at most casual dining restaurants in Manchester, and one that lets the quality of the toppings shine. From our classic Margherita to the show-stopping 8-Cheese, every pizza on our menu has a story rooted in Italian tradition.
Pizza Pilgrims is at 105–107 Deansgate, Manchester city centre, a short walk from Manchester Victoria. We're open seven days a week and walk-ins are always welcome, though you can also book a table in advance online.
Yes. You can collect your order via our Click & Collect service (order online, collect at the restaurant) or order a takeaway to be delivered. Visit our website to order pizza for collection or delivery in Manchester.
Neapolitan pizza is defined by its slow-fermented dough, high-heat baking (around 500°C), and protected-origin ingredients like San Marzano tomatoes and Fior di Latte mozzarella. The result is a light, airy crust with a charred edge, very different from the denser bases you'll find at most pizza restaurants.
Absolutely. Our dedicated masterclass kitchen is on the top floor of our Deansgate pizzeria. Classes run regularly and are bookable for individuals, couples, kids, and groups. See the masterclass section above for booking links.
Yes to both. We offer a house-made gluten-free base on most pizzas at no extra cost, and several pizzas are fully vegan or can be made vegan by swapping in our plant-based burrata, also on us. Halal pepperoni and mozzarella are available too.
