The food was delicious, customer service was great, the ambiance was great as well, the pizza was cheesy, gooey and super tasty, truly one of the best Italian restaurants in didsbury, but there is still some room for improvement when it comes to the toilets. read more

Aah, Croma and I go back a LONG way. In fact, I was there at the launch party, exceptionally hungover and incapable of eating anything, when much to my dismay, all the food and wine was on the house. Gutted!!! The restaurant is divided into 2 areas: the front decor is fresh white walls, large fireplace and beams, rather like a kitchen in a barn conversion and the rear of the building is a long, glass conservatory, perfect for parties but in the Summer it would require you to wear sunglasses and factor 50. Croma doesn't do surprises; the menu never changes but the food is nice and I think its consist nature is a positive attribute.How irritating is it to enjoy a meal somewhere and when you return a few weeks later, salivating in anticipation of a repeat performance of your favourite dish, it is nowhere to be found on the menu and you are stuck with the steak. The service is fast and friendly with young staff but the floors are uneven and the harsh wooden chairs and tables are a bit rickety on the bumpy tiles. This place is seriously anti smoking and even at the outside seating you get told off like a naughty school girl for lighting up!! These are only small complaints though, all is forgiven by Croma's doughballs . They accompany the amazing duck or tandoori chicken salads and are my naughty little treat. Croma also does a tasty lasagna in a little dish and the sticky toffee pudding is calorific and terrific. Croma is my lunch- with- the- girls place and evening- with- the -hubby place.Daytime gets busy with mums and babies and Croma is a very child friendly venue. It is great value- a meal for two with drinks is approximately £20 and you leave satisfied and chilled out. You can go there for its occasional wine evenings or for Chorlton Arts festival. Me? Well I go for the doughballs. read more

Croma - Pizza Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Absolutely amazing italian food! The pizza was amazing as seen in the pic! Worth a visit anytime. read more

Croma - Pizza Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I first came to this restaurant when I was a student, and I felt a little bit out of place. It's not particularly posh, but it's not really a jeans and hoody kind of restaurant. Croma is part of a chain of three restaurants, with one in the city centre and one in Prestwich. It serves a similar range of dishes to chains such as Pizza Express and at similar prices, but I would choose Croma over any of these chains any day. I would disagree with Alison B. about the clinical atmosphere - I would say that it is minimalist but stylish, and is always full of couples and small groups of friends no matter what night of the week it is. Most importantly, the pizzas are outstanding. My favourite is the Florentina which consists of an amazing mix of garlic, spinach, mozzarella and parmesan which a fried egg on top. It's making me hungry just thinking about it. At £6.95 for this generous medium-sized pizza you will probably have some money left over to have a slice of caramel and pecan cheesecake afterwards. Yum yum yum. read more

Croma - Pizza Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Ok, so here goes with my first review. When I decided that I was going to be completely gluten free I felt great, this was a positive way to make a real difference to my health, then I realised I wouldn't be able to eat some of my favourite foods, not so great! I'm not ashamed to say that pizza has always been a favourite of mine, so I set out on a mission to see if a gluten free pizza actually existed? They did but good god they were different, they either fell apart when you picked them up or the bases were that thick it would take a couple of hours to get through a slice and cost a week's wage for the privilege? Then I chanced upon Croma in Chorlton, I was reluctantly dragged along anticipating yet another unispiring, dull offering. I ordered a Greek pizza on a gluten free base, wow a revelation just like the old days, thin base, stayed in tact, good taste, awesome! Dominos is a name everyone knows and they have a shop across the road, they too have gluten free offerings, but their bases are awful and way overpriced, not comparable in the slightest. The only minor issue is the size, they are a bit small, but thats personal opinion, maybe I'm a tad greedy?! I am hooked, well done to the person who discovered the receipe for the base I would pay good money for it. If you are gluten free and have a craving for good pizza, I recommend trying Croma, they also offer a takeaway service. read more

A pizza express knock-off. Very similar menu and decor. The pizzas are a bit nicer though. This was where I came for my last meal in Manchester before leaving for a new life in China. My sister gave me a bible as a leaving present. Obviously I refused to accept but as this occurred during the starters it really put me off my pizza. 2 stars for Croma. Take that, god! read more

A perfect little chain, for me this feels like pizza express but more loving! The food is good, although for me it's about the classics! I love standard pizzas done well, and I'm no fan of novelty ones. This place is what it looks like, an affordable night out with a good standard of food. Great for family do's in the lovely conservatory, or is really top notch to sit as a couple in the outer front area. When it's a warm night the sliding windows come open and it's lovely! Early bird deals are big value and I swear one day I'll have a special... They look so good but the pizza gets me every time! read more

I popped into Croma for a late lunch with on old pal, so there was no need to push the boat out with trying out something new. And i am glad this was the case, while most pizza lovers will relish the menu that offers a quirky slant on basic menus in the Italian chains, i was disappointed by the almost clinical environment that lacked personality and the seating that was a tad uncomfortable (maybe a more nubile bottom would have fared better) Having said that the steak pizza and caesar salad we shared did not let us down for flavour and freshness. add on a fruit juice a piece and we only ended up spending £10 each. read more

Croma is really reliable, it has had the same airy decor and menu (pretty much) since I started going a few years ago, something I really love. The main reason for the five star review is that Croma is cheap without sacrificing quality. For example a meal with with two pizzas one starter and one dessert is usually about 24 pounds. The pizzas come in many different varieties like peppered steak, tandoori and pepperoni. Theyre beautifully thin and crispy and you can choose your own toppings as well. I have the same damn thing every time I go because it is delicious. The tandoori chicken salad, which comes with a heap of romaine lettuce, cashews, red onions and peppers, yoghurt raita dressing AND a serving of doughballs! All for six pounds ninety five!!! The house wines are decent enough and they also have a cocktail list with champagne cocktails on which I would love to try. Also it's pretty much a chav free zone. read more

OK, so Croma may just be another Pizza Express knock off, but what it does, it does well - namely, inexpensive family friendly dining with a modern Italian twist. Located in the heart of Chorlton, it's rapidly become a bit of an M21 institution. Walking down Wilbraham Road on a sunny day, you're often treated to mouth watering smells of rising dough and the sight of numerous young professionals daring to brave the perils of 'al fresco' dining. And its range of pizzas are certainly...(how to put this delicately) innovative. Take the Inglese for instance, which consists of eggs, bacon and cumberland sausage. On a pizza. I'd like to say that it works, but quite frankly I'm too scared to try it for fear of what it might do to my poor delicate lady stomach. I can highly recommend the Chilli Salsici though - it's a cornocopia of smoked meat treats smothered in chilli jam and slapped on a pizza. Stop drooling there at the back. Whilst it can be a bit on the pricey side, it's still one of the nicer places in the area for a slap up feed - and it's certainly great for those dining with small children. A nice - if uninspiring - little eaterie. read more

Not another one! The building's been lovingly revampt from the former furniture store it was a few year ago, with lots of openness, light airy sky lights, woodthat's about all I can say that's positive actually. If you like this style of pizza, stick to Pizza Express, or try Graffitti on Burton Rd. read more

I think Croma is great value for money. Considering the excess of terrible chain italian restaurants we have littering our towns and cities, I think Croma is really one of the better ones. It's fairly inexpensive and does decent pizza. Although it's quite stylish it doesn't generally try to be something it's not. Having said that, I'd probably always stick to the pizza as ventures into salads have always been slightly disappointing. I'd rather go to Croma than Pizza Express anyday. read more

Croma in Manchester city centre serves some of the best pizzas! Their starters are to die for, especially the buffalo mozzarella..yum! The ambience is relaxing and the waiters are friendly. Lunch at Croma is very good as the rates are competitive. Overall I would definitely recommend. read more

We went for Father's Day meal at Charlton branch. The Italian waiter needs training on how to deal with customers . He was abrupt and quite short with my elderly parents who asked about certain items on the menu. My pizza was tasty but soggy . Could have done with a bit longer in the oven. The prawn starter was dear for what there was in the bowl. Will go back to our usual Italian Restaurant. read more

As I opened the doors and took a deep intake of breath, I breathed out a sigh of contentment, 'ahhh', I said out loudly....Visiting Croma is like coming home for me. I know what to expect, what I like best and what I enjoy whilst I'm there- which explains why I've been there so many times! We've lost count but it's definitely more than ten. The menu is simple, yes, but the combination of food that you can enjoy is just so satisfying and perfectly complemented by the variety of wine and the warm atmosphere especially at weekends.A Friday night rendezvous in there whether it's with a partner or a friend, is in my opinion, perfect. Perfect for several reasons; The atmosphere is just right (usually quite busy on a Thursday and especially on Friday and Saturday). Expect to wait up to forty minutes if you do go at the weekend after 7pm, it's very busy but it's fine if you have the luxury of time and you can relax by the bar and soak up the atmosphere. There's a nice glass facade where you can people watch if you prefer a window seat and the terrace of course, which is always a popular choice. I would say though it's not the place for really drunk people but they won't get hands on with you, probably just tell you to leave. On one occasion, two people who were completely drunk tried to climb over the railing on the terrace and trod on the plants, this was just to go and have a cigarette. Why they couldn't just go out the front door is beyond me. Anyway, the warm atmosphere will put your friends, lover, potential lover or family at ease. Croma has managed to walk the fine line of sophistication without being pompous, delivering on service, taste and flavour. The waiting service is excellent and there has never once been an occasion where a waiter has ever forgotten my order or drink for that matter! The waiting staff know the importance of seasoning and are on hand for a fresh glass of wine, just before you've managed to completely finish one! On the last occasion we visited, my carnivore-loving friend and I began the evening with the Mediterranean charcuterie, complemented with a glass of rioja for starters. This really kicked things off and there was plenty on the plate for two. Continuing along with the 'meat' eating theme on this particular evening, I had the chorizo piccante pizza; a deliciously spicy pizza with a rich tomatoe base. My companion had the less obvious choice of the Tandoori chicken pizza and he was pleasantly surprised! As was I! It really worked and the texture was incredibly edible, just imagine a tandoori spread on nan bread! For the finale.....well, we had another glass of wine! We should have bought a bottle, it's cheaper. However for 25 quid or thereabouts for food and drinks in total, it was extremely good value again. We left feeling happy, warm and fuzzy. Like you do when you've just got back home after a long holiday and everything is just how you wanted it to be. read more

I've always loved the Croma just off Albert Square so was happy to discover this branch over in Chorlton. I went with two friends for a late lunch on a Saturday and it was still really busy at 2pm! Loved the set up, even though it was busy the restaurant had a light & airy feel about it and the staff were very much on the ball; keeping service moving and resetting tables straight away. They were really friendly & very accommodating too. I went for the mozzarella & tomato salad - a great sized portion, with rocket, basil, olives & olive oil. I was a little sad that they couldn't do gluten free dough balls but my friend's happily ate these for me and the salad was delicious on its own! A really nice place to stop for a chat & a bite to eat. read more

Ok, Croma has just gone up massively in our estimation. A couple of weeks ago, we were there on a Saturday afternoon, having had a stroll through the meadows in Chorlton. I had been spectacularly stupid in managing to gash my finger pretty deeply with a very sharp penknife and while my wife was momentarily adjusting my dressing, our youngest child managed to kick himself and his chair (with a clip-in baby high chair thing) away from the table, over backwards and crashing on to the hard stone floor. Obviously not the restaurant's fault, but they were immediately on the case and couldn't do enough to try to help. They called an ambulance straight away (though we cancelled it as we were in a position to get the hospital faster in the car) and even packed up the food we had ordered into take-away boxes for us to take with us, they even threw in a couple of slices of chocolate fudge cake gratis. Then, the older children and grandpa were treated like royalty! They were taken to the kitchen to make their own dessert (which was complimentary, as was grandpa's coffee), the staff were so nice to try to make sure the other kids weren't too upset or shocked that the little one had hurt himself and we had hoofed off to the MRI. Really, really impressed with their care and concern and the food was still lovely even though it was slightly colder. Our little chap seemed fine after about 1/2 an hour and the doctor thought he was not harmed in any serious way too which was a relief. When I called Croma to let them know that everything was ok, they said that next time we go in, they'll try to make it up to us for our meal being interrupted! What a great bunch of people. read more

Another great, good quality meal at Croma. What I love about Croma, as many others have said, is the reliable consistency of the product you know to expect. We managed to get a table at 8pm on a Friday night which was extremely lucky. I stuck to my favourite dishes there which were the melanzana parmagiana and the tandoori chicken pizza. Both were excellent, flavoursome and exactly as described on the menu. The goats cheese and courgette pizza that my boyfriend had was also very good. We also ordered a very reasonably priced bottle of Sauvignon bland at 15.95 which was vert tasty. Nice selection of coffees and liqueurs reasonably priced post meal also. One bug bear about the visit was that, whilst I've always valued Croma's value for money element (with the average cost for a good quality pizza around the £7.50 mark and a starter at £4.50), I noticed that with a change of menu has come an increase in prices on the menu. Whilst they are only small increases and I still feel the product is worth it, I feel a little disappointed in the price rise. All in all a firm favourite and good quality food. read more

I went here with a group of friends for an early bird special, I think it was starter pizza and drink for a set price and its really value for money. Food is good, not spectacular but it does the job! read more

Went here a couple of weeks ago with some friends, following recommendations. Really poor service, waiters rushed off their feet. When food arrived it was below average, pizza had gone cold. Very disappointed. Definitely not a memorable meal, only memorable in the fact that I felt I needed to write a review. Will not be coming back to this place. read more

This place is good in the way the quality is consistent and the service is always warm and friendly. They are also excellent at catering for large parties - not many places in Chorlton can cope with parties of a dozen plus people with such efficiency. The pizza and pasta dishes are always piping hot and freshly cooked and they have a wide variety. Courgette and goat's cheese pizza followed by their wonderfully boozy Tiramasu is a firm favourite of mine. They also serve Peroni beer which is an added bonus and they have a great selection of reasonably priced wines and a decent quality house wine. The reason for only 4 stars is that they've got my order wrong. Only a couple of times in the 50 or so times I've eaten there. And they were extremely busy. And they didn't charge me for my incorrect order. read more

Visited yesterday 31/05/11 for the first time. Would not return either to this branch or from my experience any branch. Pizza - small and a little soggy . Drink - ordered a glass of Chablis, found what appeared to be debris at the bottom of the glass. Unable to attract a member of staff so took the drink to the bar. To be told this was quite normal! to have residue, showed me the bottle to assure me that yes indeed there was quite a bit of residue. Have to say I've drunk a fair bit of chablis and haven't come across this before. They very kindly sieved this with a tea strainer!! into a fresh and nicely Warm glass!! Definatley not worth a return visit. read more

Pizza was okay...a bit soggy but flavoursome. If they just turned up the gas the pizza would have been better. Also note that parking here in Chorlton can be very challenging. read more

Very good value pizza and pasta with a little more style than most, and tastier food. You feel you've been to a restaurant not a cafe. Very busy, so be sure to book read more

Great restaurant for a sunny day as the large glass sun roof in the area at the back of the restaurant really lifts the spirit. The Starters were good and a reasonable range but my pizza base was doughy and the toppings tasteless. The house red was good but I only got half a cup of coffee. read more

Croma is one of Chorlton's best spots for some nicely priced, tasty food. And who doesn't love pizza? More to the point, who doesn't love pizza when it's made as well as it at Croma? The fact that bookings are not allowed and it's a first come first served basis makes it an ideal choice when you have no plans and suddenly feel like eating out. It can get very busy on a Saturday night and the waiting area by the bar can get a little cramped. But don't let that put you offexcellent puddings too. read more

im a regular at the chorlton one and love it,relaxed but on the ball, consistent food and service , staff proffessional. great for families esp with young-un,s a tad pricey but it keeps the idiots out,simplistic and stylish ,love it and well done. read more

Read the reviews for this place on yelp and decided to go test it out for myself. Safe to say it lived up to expectations. Food was fabulous and service was excellent! After eating my friend and I just sat drinking coffee and talking for ages, at no point were we made to feel like we had to leave. Also liked the decor and the ambiance in the restaurant. Recommended! read more

The best thing about Croma is that they don't take bookings, which is really handy when you want to eat somewhere good at the weekend at short notice. You never end up waiting more than 30 mins. For that reason I've probably been 10 times or so I've the past 2 years. Over this period I've felt the service has deteriorated. Staff don't even ask you how the food was, and at times be simply rude. It's a pity because the pizzas are excellent and the prices are reasonable. I'm looking forward to trying Dough instead, and will only be using Croma as a backup in the future. read more

Our family ate there last Friday and it was excellent, everyone was pleased with their choices and the pizza was outstanding Would recommend for large family gatherings, very reasonably priced -- not too cramped and the service was friendly if a little slow JoanneSid Altrincham read more

Good food every time. Although I would like to see thinner bases as an option.

If a good pizza and kid's friendly restaurant is what you have in mind then i recommend this place. If your girly like me and want your nails done to a good standard then the best salon for acrylics and shellacs in Chorlton has to be the Chorlton Nails Salon on Barlow Moor Road. (think its NO.521 OR 523). For hair I would say Stuart James. These are the Big 3 in Chorlton that serve me well. read more

Croma in Didsbury village - Definitely a place I would go back to. We had the set pizza lunch menu which included a drink, at a very reasonable price. Wait was not long and the staff were friendly and helpful. The place is clean and modern, including the ladies loo. read more

Croma offers no thrills Italian dining. The menu mainly consists of pizza and offers some interesting variations on traditional toppings. I have visited both the Chorlton and Manchester city centre restaurant on several occasions and have never been disappointed. The service has always been good and the food consistently fine without being exceptional and the prices reflect this. read more

Reliable pizza restaurant with some non pizza options . I like the fact they don't drown the base with so many toppings that you end up with a doughy sludge , and the service is always quick and pleasant. Avoid early evening if you're allergic to kids though read more

Croma Chorlton. I know its a pizza shop but there's nothing plane about this place. Love the atmosphere, love the food, love the staff. I have to say my favourite place to eat in Chorlton, well them and Lead Station I think. read more

4 words: Delicious, friendliness, Children-friendly, Abit-slow

We've eaten at Croma in Chorlton once and in town once as well, for lunch, and both experiences were great. The pizzas are delicious better than Pizza Express and less expensive as well. I've had the roasted vegetable one and the smoked haddock one and both were very tasty indeed. The staff were friendly and helpful, though they did forget that my husband had ordered a pudding in Chorlton. Well, it was Saturday lunchtime and they were extremely busy. I preferred the decor in Chorlton they've got a nice Mediterranean vibe going with terracotta tiles and wooden beams in the roof, and of course the solarium-type area at the front, which lifts the spirits in the occasional Manchester gloom! Recommended for a cheerful weekend lunch. read more