Nell's Altrincham is a pizza restaurant in Altrincham, Manchester. Rated 4.5 stars from 202 Google reviews. Known for pizza that justifies the hype and staff who actually care. Best for weekday lunch and date night.
Rankings updated April 2026
Nell's Altrincham
Quick Verdict
Yes. Locals switched their office lunch order from Dominos to here, and they keep coming back because the pizza's genuinely better and the deals make it worth the trip.
You want proper pizza without the wait — book ahead on Friday or Saturday nights, or walk in at 12:30 on a weekday for the lunch deals.
About Nell's Altrincham
Nell's Altrincham is a casual pizza restaurant on George Street where the pizza arrives quickly and the staff know your name by the second visit. The menu's built around wood-fired pizzas (reviewers call it "the best pizza in the world" and "nothing comes close pizza-wise"), but they've also nailed the drinks — cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine, the lot. The space has rooftop seating, a bar, and enough room that you won't feel crammed in even on a Friday night. Weekday lunch deals run year-round at 50% off in January, which is why the office workers nearby switched from Dominos wholesale. Vegan and vegetarian options are solid. Dogs are welcome inside. The owner and team remember regulars, and the service is consistently described as "friendly" and "fast" — you're in and out within 30 minutes if you time it right (arrive before 12:30 on weekends to avoid the queue). It's family-friendly without being chaotic, works as a date spot, and takes reservations if you want to guarantee a table.
What Stands Out
Pizza that justifies the hype
"Best pizza in the world!! Eating in and delivered nothing comes close pizza-wise" and "We used to buy from Dominos before Nell's came in town. Now they are the office main pick when it comes to pizza."
Staff who actually care
"Thanks to Amy for getting us a table at short notice and thanks to Amy's colleagues for lovely friendly service" and "the manager / owner i spoke to was really friendly" — reviewers consistently mention staff by name and praise their attentiveness.
Weekday lunch deals that hit differently
"Weekday lunch deals are specifically good" and "Great lunch deals all year round and 50% of all January" — office workers switched from chains because the value is genuine.
What Customers Say
The staff were amazingly patient, kind and very helpful and the food was exceptional.
If this was in the resturant I’d hope we would get a refund.
V friendly staff, great drinks and made to feel v welcome on a Friday night!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nell's Altrincham
Wood-fired and fast — reviewers say it's "the best pizza in the world" and "nothing comes close pizza-wise." You'll get a proper pizza in under 30 minutes if you arrive off-peak, and the dips are worth ordering. Vegan and vegetarian options are on the menu and get good feedback.
£10–20 per person for pizza and a drink. Weekday lunch deals run year-round, and in January it's 50% off — that's when the office crowd stocks up. Delivery's available too if you're ordering for work.
They take reservations, which is smart on Friday and Saturday nights. If you walk in at 12:30 on a Sunday, expect a wait. Weekday lunchtimes are quieter, but book if you're bringing a group.
Casual and trendy with rooftop seating. It's "a nice date spot" but also "good for kids" — families bring 4-year-olds without feeling cramped. The bar's solid, cocktails and mocktails are both strong, and it's LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safespace.
Yes. Dogs are allowed inside and outside.
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