Harden's says
Having taken Manchester by storm (and then Leeds, Birmingham and Liverpool), this Ancoats-based chain is to land in Soho in the second half of 2021, on the site of a former Wahaca. The capital has its fair share of Neapolitan pizzerias, so it will be interesting to see how many waves are made by this new arrival from 'up North.
Harden's survey result
Summary
“Reliably fresh pizza with Mancunian roots” – “so cheap yet utterly delicious” – is now available at seven locations across the capital (the majority of which have opened in the last 12 months) from this fast-expanding chain from Manchester’s all-conquering Mission Mars – “how can Pizza Express et al still serve the old stuff?”. Stablemate Albert’s Schloss bierkeller also arrived in London in summer 2024 – all 18,000 sq ft of it – just off Piccadilly Circus.
Summary
From Naples via Manchester to Soho – this “really top-quality joint in a former Wahaca is definitely a positive addition to the London pizza scene”. “The smiley, friendly service” and “big portions” – legacies perhaps of its Northern origins – “make the opposition look second rate”. It’s part of Manchester’s expanding Mission Mars stable, which is planning more Rudy’s and Albert’s Schlosses in the capital and beyond.
Summary
“Excellent value and decent pizzas” using ingredients imported from Naples win a solid thumbs up – if not quite full-on raves – from fans of this Mancunian import, on the Soho site recently vacated by Wahaca (which nowadays is expanding countrywide). A Birmingham branch is in the pipeline, and more locations around the capital are on the wishlist.
Summary
This smash hit from Manchester’s hip Ancoats enclave finally arrived in the Big Smoke (via Liverpool, Leeds and Birmingham) in mid-2021, taking over the heart-of-Soho premises that till recently housed a branch of Wahaca. There’s nowt fancy about the pizza selection (marinara, margherita…) – the craft is in the Naples-imported ingredients (tomatoes grown on the slopes of Vesuvius, yada, yada). No survey feedback as yet, but the social buzz about the place suggests it’s well worth trying.
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Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £23.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑9:30 pm |
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