Rudy's Pizza Ancoats
Manchester
Neapolitan pizza in Ancoats
This is where it all began. We opened our very first pizzeria on Cotton Street in 2015, right by Cutting Room Square and among the independent bars and restaurants of Ancoats. The area was once known as Manchester’s Little Italy, home to generations of Italian families, so it felt like the natural place to start. Over a decade on, we still do things the same way: traditional methods, the best Italian ingredients and dough made fresh every day.
Whether it’s a quick lunch in town or dinner with friends, book your table and come and say ciao where it all started.
Planning a visit to Rudy’s Pizza Ancoats? Here’s when we’re open and ready to serve fresh Neapolitan pizza.
Opening Times
- Mon 11:45AM-10PM
- Tue 11:45AM-10PM
- Wed 11:45AM-10PM
- Thu 11:45AM-10PM
- Fri 11:45AM-10PM
- Sat 11:45AM-10PM
- Sun 11:45AM-9PM
Where Rudy’s began
Rudy’s started with a simple idea: make Neapolitan pizza the traditional way, with the best Italian ingredients. It all began right here in Ancoats. Our dough is made fresh every day and slowly proved for up to 24 hours, then topped with San Marzano tomatoes and fior di latte and baked in a hot oven. It’s the same method we use in every Rudy’s today. If you’re looking for an Italian restaurant in Ancoats, this is the one that started it all.
Ancoats - Manchester's Little Italy
In the 1800s, Italian families settled in Ancoats and the area became known as Manchester’s Little Italy. Many of them went on to build Britain’s ice cream trade, and in 2021 a plaque on George Leigh Street officially marked the neighbourhood’s Italian heritage. So when we were looking for somewhere to open our first pizzeria in 2015, Ancoats was the obvious choice. It’s still our home today.
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Delivery/ Click + Collect
Fancy Rudy’s at home? Order online and pick up from the pizzeria with click + collect, or get it delivered with Uber Eats or Deliveroo.
Group bookings in Ancoats
Looking for a place to bring people together in Ancoats? Rudy’s is ideal for group dining, from birthday celebrations to casual get-togethers with friends and family.
For groups of 10 or more, our party package includes authentic Neapolitan pizza, classic spritzes and house soft drinks, keeping things relaxed and easy to organise.
Find Us on Cutting Room Square
You’ll find us at 9 Cotton Street, Manchester M4 5BF, right by Cutting Room Square and a short walk from the Northern Quarter and the city centre.
By tram – New Islington Metrolink stop is around a 5-10-minute walk.
By train – Manchester Piccadilly is around a 15-minute walk.
By bus – Buses along Great Ancoats Street stop just a few minutes away.
Services Facilities
Everything you’d want from a neighbourhood Italian restaurant, right in the middle of Ancoats.
Vegan and vegetarian options – Alongside a variety of vegetarian pizzas, the menu includes plant-based options made with the same Neapolitan techniques and Italian ingredients as everything else.
Free WiFi – Handy if you need to catch up on work, or just want to post your pizza.
Accessibility – Our Ancoats restaurant has accessible facilities and disabled toilets, and our team are always happy to help with any access needs.
Neighbourhood feel – Relaxed, friendly and part of the Ancoats community since 2015.
Dine in, delivery or click + collect – Eat in with us, order delivery, or pick up with click + collect.
Why Rudy's Ancoats
There are plenty of places to eat in Ancoats, but we only do one thing: Neapolitan pizza. A short menu we’ve spent over a decade getting right, made fresh every day by our in-house pizzaioli, trained in the Neapolitan way. Our specials change every eight weeks, so there’s always something new to try. We’ve grown to almost 40 pizzerias across the UK since 2015, but Ancoats will always be home. Expect great pizza, fair prices and a warm welcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Rudy’s Pizza Ancoats located?
We’re at 9 Cotton Street, right by Cutting Room Square in Manchester’s Ancoats neighbourhood, a short walk from the city centre and the Northern Quarter.
Why is Rudy’s Ancoats special?
Ancoats is where it all began. It was our very first pizzeria, and it’s still where you’ll find the same traditional Neapolitan methods we use at every Rudy’s today.
Do you offer group bookings at Rudy’s Ancoats?
Yes. Groups are always welcome, and for groups of 10 or more we have a party package with pizza, classic spritzes and house soft drinks. Book online or email ancoats@rudyspizza.co.uk and we’ll look after you.
Can I get Rudy’s pizza delivered in Ancoats?
Yes. You can order Rudy’s through Uber Eats and Deliveroo, or order online and pick up from the pizzeria with click + collect.
Is Rudy’s Ancoats suitable for vegans and vegetarians?
Yes. Our menu has a range of vegan and vegetarian pizzas, made with the same Neapolitan methods and Italian ingredients as everything else, and you can switch to vegan cheese on any pizza.
Is the restaurant accessible?
Yes. Our Ancoats restaurant has accessible facilities and disabled toilets, and our team are happy to help with any access needs.
Why is Ancoats called Manchester’s Little Italy?
In the 19th century, Italian families settled in Ancoats and built a close-knit community here, many of them pioneering Britain’s ice cream trade. In 2021, a plaque on George Leigh Street officially recognised the neighbourhood as Manchester’s Little Italy.
Is Rudy’s Ancoats the original Rudy’s Pizza?
Yes. We opened our very first pizzeria here in Ancoats in 2015, and in 2025 we celebrated ten years in Ancoats with Jim and Kate back in the kitchen. We’ve since grown to almost 40 pizzerias across the UK, but we still make every pizza the same way we did on day one.
What’s the best way to get to Rudy’s Ancoats?
New Islington Metrolink stop is around a 5-10-minute walk away, and Manchester Piccadilly station is about 15 minutes on foot. Buses along Great Ancoats Street also stop a few minutes from us.
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