Neapolitan pizza specialists Pizza Pilgrims has confirmed an opening date for its brand-new Manchester restaurant.

Coming to the heart of the city centre at 105 – 107 Deansgate, the 140-cover restaurant will feature a ground floor and mezzanine dining space. The top floor will also feature a masterclass kitchen and chef’s table offering a Dough It Yourself experience, led by Pizza Pilgrims’ experienced pizzaiolos.

A Naples-inspired interior will include a street scene mural commissioned by a local artist, and the blue ‘Fiat Panda Pop’ bar.

Launching with Pizza Pilgrims’ brand-new summer menu, alongside seasoned classics, guests can try creations like the Amalfi Coast pizza 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, and the Burrata & Pesto pizza, topped with creamy Puglian burrata, Genovese basil pesto, and sweet Piennolo tomatoes.

Elsewhere, visitors can start their meal with the antipasti plate of wafer-thin, black pepper-smoked Napoli salami, or the Burrata Caprese, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.

Founders James and Thom Elliot said: “We’ve been looking to open a Pizza Pilgrims in Manchester for ages. This city is really special to us as we were both born in Manchester and raised in the local area, so it feels like we’re coming back to our roots. We’ve waited a long time for the right opportunity to present itself, as it’s such a cool, exciting, and individual place with such a unique energy. It’s not a place that you can just swagger into! We can’t wait to join the city’s amazing food community!”

Pizza Pilgrims says it is committed to using high-quality ingredients and staying true to Naples, with ‘00’ flour from the Caputo mill, DOP San Marzano tomatoes, and Campanian Fior di Latte mozzarella all sourced directly from Italy. Plus, Manchester guests can support Pizza Pilgrims’ ongoing charity work via their ‘Dip To Donate’ initiative, which donates 5p from every crust dipper sold to the Pizza Pilgrims charity fund.

Pizza Pilgrims Manchester will open on Mon 18 Aug. Ahead of the opening there will be a 1000 slice pizza giveaway and a 50% soft launch offer. Find out more using the button below.

Mon 18 Aug, Pizza Pilgrims,
105 Deansgate, M3 2BQ. Manchester
Words:
Bradley Lengden
Published on:
Mon 14 Jul 2025