I was FINALLY able to try Rudy's, even though the universe seemed to be against me the whole time…read morebut I finally got in. I've wanted to try this place for some time now, and every time I see people in Manchester asking about the best pizza places, Rudy's is always peoples number one choice. I made a point to want to go there on this visit, so I did everything I needed to do in the city, and then headed over for when it opened so I knew I would be able to get a table. A few people went in before me and the staff member was talking to people a little bit so I had a feeling something was wrong. When I got to the them, it turns out the pizza oven wasn't turning on so there would have been a minimum of 30 minute delay, I could be seated but they couldn't do any orders until the people in had sorted out the problem. I decided to go off and do something else (there's an amazing coffee shop around the corner so I went there for a bit) and then return when, hopefully, it was all fixed. I was gone around 40-45 minutes and when I walked down the street, alongside the extractor vents, I could smell pizza so knew it was all working. When I got in, there was a lot more people inside so it must have been fixed pretty quick and people were going for food. I got seated at the bar area, which was actually where a group of chefs were making the pizzas. I was in front of the one shaping the dough into the pizza shape. I felt a bit awkward looking at them so did it a bit slyly out the corner of my eye. They weren't looking at me so maybe it was as uncomfortable for them as me ... or maybe its just me being an awkward person at a new place. Looking at the menu there was a lot of choice. All of it seemed authentic Neapolitan pizza which Ive never had before so it was new to me. The menu was extensive and I decided to go for good old fashioned basic. HOWEVER, it turns out I ordered even more basic as I got the marinara rather than the margarita ... I did order that but didn't realise the marinara was without cheese. SO that was a shock at first but MY GOD it was delicious. Perfectly cooked and I could see them cooking it, perfect amount of garlic shavings and basil and the sauce and base was to die for. I can see why people say its the best, and there was a number of delivery or to take out orders as a staff member was constantly going out with piles of boxes. On the table where I was there was a tomato tin filled with the cutlery and napkins and a giant pizza cutter which I thought was pretty cool, so I was able to slice my own pizza into whatever sized pieces I wanted. Obviously I ate it how it should be eaten (in my opinion)... into slices and picked up and folded and it was great. I also got a jug of water before my order was taken which I love, and went for a simple blood orange san Pellegrino which came with ice and an orange slice. The pizza was around 9 inch I think ... a good size either way and all in all it only came to £10 which was a bargain. I will, for sure, return and maybe get some cheese on it this time ... and maybe mushrooms as the fungi pizza looked amazing (the guy who sat next to me ordered that) and when I can finally move up to Manchester, I shall order from there more often.

A nice neighborhood spot for a solid wood fired pizza! We visited at lunch and were seated…read moreimmediately.

The pizza was splendid. We ordered the Italian Stallion and the No. 6 pizzas. For an added touch,…read morewe also had garlic bread with cheese and olives. The quality of ingredients is high, the service is great and the food came out fast. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

So I don't actually live near hulme but I work in the city centre and needed to pick up a bundle of…read morepizzas and sides for a girly night in at mine on a Friday. Parked up for free outside after 6pm, which is a winner, and the pizza guys were friendly on my entrance and more than helpful with picking different toppings. I went for 4 large pizzas- BBQ chicken, veggie, ham and pineapple and a spicy meat one, all with a kick of spice and hotness which was just what we wanted. I tried a 7 inch goats cheese and veg small pizza which was a great starter along with wedges and wings. The BBQ wings were tastier than those at a few specialised Wing places in Manchester! Very affordable for what you get, and all the girls were happy and full after we indulged in the whole lot. Now I'm at the gym running it all off .... 5 star pizza takeaway place!

We came here for dinner after watching a football match at Old Trafford. Cute vibes, friendly…read moreservice, great prices, interesting flavors!

Don't go if you're over 25... they won't serve you. They won't ask you to leave... they just won't…read moreserve you. After an hour you'll get the hint. Staff is rude as hell. Never again.

Located in Manchester's city centre on Clarence Street, just off Princess Street and close to St…read moreAnne's Square, Croma is an "independent gourmet pizzeria", with a few branches around Greater Manchester, with this being their only city centre location. Having been impressed by their Prestwich branch, where I most recently awarded it a three-star rating (previously a four!), I decided to try this out after stumbling across Croma on UberEATS. Originally the app didn't allow me to specify gluten free - this is something which needs addressing however after a quick call with the store, the manager seemed friendly to assist and make sure my order was gluten-free and I could still get my food. The restaurant its self is an impressive old building, it is up a couple of steps to get in - which could be a problem for some. I ordered a Gluten Free Americana pizza, the pizza its-self was quite good quality, the passata was a little runny at times but overall the pizza was a decent pizza, especially for gluten-free, much beating most other takeaways I could have had including Domino. The overall prize was good too for delivery, my pizza came delivered the short half a mile journey to the Hilton Manchester Deansgate for £11, the delivery free was set by UberEATS and cost around £2.50 in that total. The pricing for eating in, however, is pretty much average, with it being a small restaurant they lack the offers which bigger chains do, meaning it could work out slightly more expensive than rivals, including (but not limited to) Bella, Pizza Express and Zizzi. The menu selection is pretty good too, if you like pizzas but maybe not so much for everything else. is this somewhere I'd order from or visit again? Yes, and it does definitely warrant a solid three-star rating, issues with pricing when dining inside, selection other than pizza including starters and sides, and the access issues mean I sadly don't feel I can go any higher than a score which would match Croma's other branch I've visited in Pretswich, of three-stars.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE the food here. I have become a regular customer now. Wish I had found it…read moresooner as I now live in Birmingham so I'll be missing it when I go back to uni. But I love it really authentic and quirky.

It was pleasantly busy on a Wednesday night at about 9pm, with two other tables of four and six,…read moreand us two. Staff brought over menus and gave us the heads up that it's BYOB. They didn't mention a corkage fee and I didn't notice one on the bill, although another reviewer has said it's 10%. We paid just over £35 for burrata, two (huge) pizzas, and tiramisu.

Ok was the pizza and dips delicious? Yes of course. The reason for this bad review was the service…read morethough. We had a horrible service experience via Deliveroo this Thursday. We ordered on Deliveroo at 7:50 pm and the estimated delivery time was 30 - 60 minutes. As the hour approached (the latest the delivery should have been) the app said that the restaurant was still making our order. The app continued to extend the delivery time until we had been waiting two hours and fifteen and the restaurant was due to close. At this point the Deliveroo rider had been waiting at the restaurant for 15 minutes. We were growing increasingly anxious that we wouldn't get our food (that they would cancel the order) and then we wouldn't be able to get food because it was getting so late. The app had no way to contact the restaurant, but said to call the restaurant directly. I tried to call the restaurant multiple times and recieved both line busy messages and had my calls be hung up on. We called repeatedly and repeatedly got no answer. Finally, at 10:25 the rider got our pizza (2.5 hours after we had ordered), but we didn't get to eat until 10:40... A bit frustrating. Like I said, the food is good, but the lack of timeliness, the lack of communication... it was incredibly unprofessional and honestly anxiety inducing. At least have a message on your restaurant number. And if you're SO busy you can't do delivery... don't offer it as an option.

We came upon this place by chance just trying to get out of the rain. Sat near the "bar" where the…read morechefs, or maybe pizza baristas, prepare all the delicious food for the fortunate patrons who come in. Best wood fired pizza I've had in a long time. The service was great and the prices reasonable. If you have a craving for good pizza in Manchester, try this one.

True Neapolitan Pizza with dough made fresh every day. We did some build your own options and loved…read moreeach one. We tried the Nduja aioli, garlic aioli, chilli honey dips and all were fantastic. The service was on point and offered suggestions for the best dining experience.

We came from China to watch the Manchester United vs. Arsenal match last week. After the game, we…read morevisited this restaurant. Unfortunately, our child suddenly felt unwell and vomited on the floor. We were truly sorry for the incident, but the warmth and kindness of the owner and the waitress helped us through the embarrassing situation. Through them, we experienced the genuine goodness of the people in Manchester. We wish these wonderful people all the best -- may they be blessed and happy. 好人一生平安！

We'd definitely go back. I was hesitant to try it because I'm a New Yorker and I am used to the…read morebest pizza (and I don't mean that in a cocky way), but this is the best pizza I have had.

Customer service was fantastic. We didn't have to wait long at all and the staff were very…read morefriendly. The pizza was the best I've had, and the salad was delicious too.

Best pizza I've had in a long time. Go out for food at least once a week and will be making this a…read moreregular visit. Staff were absolutely amazing. We'd definitely go back.

Gone downhill recently, based on today's experience. Pizza was edible enough although the base was…read morea bit soggy. Not nice and crispy like they used to be. If you check in on Yelp, it presents a 10% off food and drink voucher which they refused to accept!! Waitress walked away from me when I was still talking to her, and no thank you or goodbye as we were leaving despite it being very quiet- I found this very rude. Once one of my favourite pizza restaurants has certainly fallen from grace I'm sad to say.

I was quite unhappy with the pizzas, and the service. Despite my earlier impressions with it being…read morebusy with families and really cool decor, PLY seemed confused about what it wanted customers to do when they arrived: if they are there for food, then they wait at the entrance, where a sign instructed them to do so. However, there was nobody there to greet us and it was difficult to get the attention from any staff, and when we did, it was a case of 'find a free spot', then order. We did get table service. The pizzas (mine was the Vulcano) came with circular pizza cutters, which I am not a fan of, but each to their own. The actual dough, despite being Neapolitan style, was slightly under-cooked, and overall my pizza could have done with an extra 3-4 minutes in the oven. The tomato sauce was watery and the cheese could have been mixed more with the pizza. I'll return for a drink, but next time I'll give the pizza a miss.

Located down Oxford Road towards the universities, this pub is a reliable go to place any time of…read morethe year. There are lots of seating areas both inside and out. The beer selection is excellent with changing brews on tap. The price is decent too - good news for the students who live in the area. It isn't,...

A solid bar that's just off the Oxford road corrider but is not just for students I'm glad to say…read more They've got a few areas to sit and drink including a small (sometimes) sunny courtyard to the back. There's lots of large wooden tables and cobbled floors, which can be tricky if you've had a couple of pints. They have had tables outside over the summer but these seem to have been brought in for the winter. The food is good with pizzas, burgers, stews and the like on offer. Also posh tasty crisps. They also do lattes for £2 including a Tunnock's caramel wafer, a nice touch! There's always been a nice relaxed feel about the place when I've been in. In fact they do a scrabble Sunday once a month which I may well come along to as its so difficult to convince anyone to play! Oh and the barman was really kind too.