Rudy's Pizza Napoletana - Portland Street
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About Rudy's Pizza Napoletana - Portland Street
Rudy's Pizza Napoletana - Portland Street is a Neapolitan restaurant in Manchester at 30 Portland St, open daily. The kitchen makes its dough on site each day, double-ferments it for 24 hours and cooks each pizza in 60 seconds. The Neapolitan-style pizzas have thin, light dough, and the Margherita is also offered with buffalo mozzarella. Pizza is prepared in front of diners. Starters and salads sit alongside the pizzas, and tiramisu and a panacotta cheesecake are among the desserts. Tables can be booked on the website. A wait for a table happens at times, and guests can wait in the bar area until a text message says the table is ready.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention margherita pizza, tiramisu, panacotta cheesecake and neapolitan dough.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention margherita pizza, tiramisu, panacotta cheesecake and neapolitan dough.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come for the pizza, and the Margherita draws the most specific praise, with one diner calling the buffalo mozzarella version the best pizza they have had, even after visits to Italy. Diners describe light, thin dough that one says tastes specially made, fresh ingredients, and pizzas prepared in front of them, with several saying it felt like eating in Italy. Close behind are the desserts, including the Tiramisu, a panacotta cheesecake described as not too sweet, and a birthday brownie with ice cream. Servers are called friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere lively. The recurring complaint is getting a table when the place is busy. One reviewer waited on a Friday night, spending the time at the bar until a text message arrived. Another says people were turned away on a Saturday, and that they were lucky to have booked on the website that evening. One party received a free dessert as an apology for the wait, and another was given the wrong pizza, which was boxed to take away and taken off the bill.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come for the pizza, and the Margherita draws the most specific praise, with one diner calling the buffalo mozzarella version the best pizza they have had, even after visits to Italy. Diners describe light, thin dough that one says tastes specially made, fresh ingredients, and pizzas prepared in front of them, with several saying it felt like eating in Italy. Close behind are the desserts, including the Tiramisu, a panacotta cheesecake described as not too sweet, and a birthday brownie with ice cream. Servers are called friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere lively. The recurring complaint is getting a table when the place is busy. One reviewer waited on a Friday night, spending the time at the bar until a text message arrived. Another says people were turned away on a Saturday, and that they were lucky to have booked on the website that evening. One party received a free dessert as an apology for the wait, and another was given the wrong pizza, which was boxed to take away and taken off the bill.
Featured reviews
- Susana Tapias
“Our first visit to Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana, and what an amazing experience! 🍕❤️ First of all, the vibe of this place is amazing. It’s beautiful, clean, and the staff is incredibly kind and welcoming. A special thank you to Poppy, our server, who made our first visit even more special. She gave us the best recommendations on what to order, and I’m so glad we listened because the pizza and everything we ordered were absolutely delicious! Poppy was so sweet, attentive, and welcoming, and we’re truly grateful to have received such a warm welcome on our very first day in Manchester. She definitely helped make our first day of vacation even more memorable. Thank you, Rudy’s, and especially Poppy, for such a wonderful experience. We’ll definitely be back!”
- Milo Coates
“Visited here yesterday and was genuinely blown away by just how good the pizzas were. There's been one in Newcastle that I've been meaning to try for ages, but never got around to, and I'm very glad we made the decision to finally visit. I'll definitely be trying some more of the menu in future.”
- Lisa Thompson
“We had an amazing experience At Rudy’s the food was amazing. Felt like we were eating in Italy. Thomas, our server was super friendly and made our evening unforgettable. we would definitely be returning and definitely recommend. The staff, food and atmosphere was all incredible !!”
- Jose Mendoza (Ralf X)
“I recently visited Rudy's Pizza Napoletana on Portland Street, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. The first thing that stood out was the warm welcome from the staff. Everyone was friendly, professional and genuinely attentive, creating a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere from the moment we arrived. The restaurant has a lively yet comfortable feel, with a great balance between authentic Italian character and modern style. Despite being busy, the service remained efficient and personable throughout our visit. Of course, the highlight was the pizza. Freshly prepared, perfectly cooked and full of flavour, it was easy to see why Rudy's has built such a strong reputation. The dough was light and beautifully textured, the ingredients tasted fresh and high quality, and every bite felt like a true Neapolitan pizza experience. The food arrived promptly, the service was excellent, and the overall value for money was very good considering the quality of the ingredients and dining experience. If you're looking for delicious pizza in Manchester, Rudy's Pizza Napoletana on Portland Street is well worth a visit. Great food, friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere make this a place I would happily recommend and return to in the future.”
- Marco G.
“Fancy place with a lively atmosphere. The staff was very nice. At the beginning we had to wait 25 min for a table (on a Friday night). Luckily you can wait at the bar area until your table is ready (notifications via text message) which is quite cool. There was a mixup with my order so they gave me the wrong pizza in a takeaway box and even took it of the bill. That’s very professional. Food was great and I’d come back for sure”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“For us it’s all about the pizza. Just like in Naples, our dough is made on site every day, takes 24 hours to double ferment and just 60 seconds to cook. It is soft, light and floppy… so fold for strength or tuck in with a knife and fork. Enjoy.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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- Great North Pie Co4.83540.2 mi
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy's Pizza Napoletana - Portland Street | 4.61,851 | — | — | margherita pizza, tiramisu, panacotta cheesecake |
| Kaya Malaysian RestaurantGood for kids · Reservations | 4.2646 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | nasi lemak beef rendang, roti canai, kaya toast |
| Great North Pie Co | 4.8354 | 0.2 mi | — | beef and ale pie, mushy peas, homemade chips |
| The Chip ShopOutdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.4513 | 0.2 mi | £1–10 | gravy, freshly fried chips, potato scallops |
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