Pizza Pilgrims have officially launched their new Manchester restaurant - here's the details

Located in the heart of the city centre at 105-107 Deansgate, the team is celebrating the arrival of their first Manchester pizzeria. Yesterday, the team celebrated by handing out 1,000 slices of free pizza!

Get ready for a one-hour holiday to Napoli! The new Manchester pizzeria features 140 covers across a ground-floor and mezzanine dining space, as well as a show-stopping blue ‘Fiat Panda Pop’ bar, offering a one-of-a-kind spot to enjoy Pizza Pilgrims’ classic cocktails. An iconic portrait of Maradona created by world famous Manchester-born artist and illustrator Stan Chow will adorn the restaurant’s walls, perfectly connecting the cities of Manchester and Naples.

James Elliott, Founder of Pizza Pilgrims said: “We’re so excited to finally be here in Manchester. We wanted to make the space feel truly a part of the city and we’ve loved getting to know so many great people over the last few weeks.”

Adding: “Our collaboration with Stan Chow is a real highlight for me. Taking Stan over to Napoli last week to plaster up a giant poster of his Maradona portrait for us in the heart of the city and to have a matching poster in our pizzeria in Manchester feels like a special way to bring the two cities together! We can’t wait to open the doors and welcome everyone to our first Manchester Pizzeria.”

Additionally, the masterclass kitchen provides an unforgettable Dough It Yourself experience, led by Pizza Pilgrims’ experienced pizzaiolos bringing the opportunity to feast and finesse your dough-stretching skills seven days a week. The dedicated masterclass kitchen is a place for groups, families and anyone who loves pizza. It is now available to book.

Launching with Pizza Pilgrims' brand-new summer menu, dishes include: The Amalfi Coast pizza sets the standard with Cetaran DOP anchovies, Piennolo tomatoes, Fior di Latte mozzarella, olives, capers, and basil. There’s also the indulgent Principessa pizza, stacked with Prosciutto di Parma DOP, Piennolo di Vesuvio DOP tomatoes, 24-month Parmigiano-Reggiano DOP, Mozzarella di Bufala DOP, and extra virgin olive oil. The Burrata & Pesto pizza delivers creamy Puglian burrata, Genovese basil pesto, and sweet Piennolo tomatoes for lighter summer vibes.

And it’s not all about pizza. Start your meal with the antipasti plate of wafer-thin, black pepper-smoked Napoli salami, or keep it fresh with the Burrata Caprese, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.

Cocktails are getting a glow-up too, including the Watermelon & Strawberry Daiquiri and the fiery Spicy Pineapple Margarita.

Joshua Rogers, General Manager of Pizza Pilgrims Manchester, said: “We’ve got a fantastic team here in Manchester and everyone is super excited to open the doors. We can’t wait to give guests a true taste of Napoli - from the most authentic ingredients sourced straight from Italy, to the Panda Pop Bar which we’ve made from a salvaged Fiat Panda…. It’s great Neapolitan vibes all the way and we’re ready to roll!”

Pizza Pilgrims Manchester officially opens on 18th August at 105 Deansgate, M3 2BQ. Manchester City Centre. The pizzeria will be open seven days a week, serving lunch, dinner, cocktails, and serious pizza joy!