Manc pizza favourites Nell’s have announced they are opening a new location in Altrincham later this year, meaning the Trafford market town will finally get a taste of their legendary 22-inch pizzas.
Best known for boasting the largest pizza in the city, ever inventive twists on their New York-style slices, equally popular ice cream sandwiches, great cocktails and more, Nell’s has got to be up there with one of the most universally loved foodie spots in Manchester.
And soon to unveil what will be their fifth location to date over in Alty, the brand is now expanding even further across Greater Manchester, with the latest Nell’s site scheduled for September 2024.
It seems crazy to think they first launched in lockdown and how far the brand has come since then, having revealed that they will also be opening another city centre location this autumn too.
With three existing locations – the OG one over at Common in NQ, the canal-side spot at Kampus and from the kitchens of The Beagle in Chorlton – this is the furthest Nell’s has ever ventured from the city limits and is yet another great addition to Altrincham‘s ever-growing hospitality scene.
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The new restaurant is set to pop up in the bustling Stamford Quarter’s new Foundation building and workspace on George Street, featuring a huge bar and outside area.
Better yet, this new space is literally spitting distance from the Altrincham Interchange, meaning those coming into the area will only have to trot across the road to get a taste of one of Manchester’s very best pizzas.
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If you’ve somehow never sampled Nell’s before, you can get their pizza by the slice, a perfectly sufficient 14″ pie or the frankly ridiculously 22″ (he says knowing full well he’s an entire one to himself on multiple occasions). Either way, it’s one of our absolute favourites.
Announcing the new location, founder Jonny Heyes said: “We’ve been hoping to open a Nell’s in Altrincham for years. We love the town, it’s so vibrant – it almost feels like coming on holiday when you head over here. We can’t wait to be part of it.”
With art and music having a huge influence on the brand as well as Bruntwood and Trafford Council‘s wider plans to revitalise the Altrincham high street, the new Nell’s will also spotlight a fresh set of work by multi-media artist Tara Colette, as well as local and emerging talent providing tunes at the weekend.
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It’s also a better time than ever to get on Nell’s hype train since they added new menu items not so long ago, including their ‘calzoneta’ filled with cheesy marmite, baked until crisp on the outside and stringy in the middle, as well as a fresh iceberg wedge salad with ricotta salata.
And don’t worry, the massive ‘za, cocky-Ts and ice cream sarnies aren’t going anywhere.
Featured Images — Nell’s (supplied)/The Manc Group
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Beloved Manchester Italian restaurant unveils big refurb
Thomas Melia
Much-loved Italian restaurant Italiana Fifty-Five has just unveiled a beautiful refurbishment at one of its Manchester sites, along with a new menu of fresh, handmade pasta.
Gone is the famous yellow colour palette of this Italian eatery as they swap in a sophisticated and regal turquoise blue at their Liverpool Road restaurant.
This establishment is known for its impressive shop-window pasta making stations where you can see your food prepared live in-store and while walking past outside the venue.
They’re continuing their foodie legacy serving carby creations, like a flaming cheese wheel pasta where staff blowtorch the cheese to ensure it’s as melty as possible.
One of the biggest menu highlights at Italiana Fifty-Five is the cappellacci, which comes in two equally gorgeous forms and much like its English translation, emulates tiny hats.
These cute little plates come in two delicious stuffed pairings – the burrata, combined with a tangy tomato and beef filling, and a salmon with cream sauce and fresh lemon for a match made in heaven.
Beloved Manchester Italian restaurant Italiana Fifty-Five unveils big refurb. Credit: The Manc GroupInside Italiana Fifty-Five as it unveils a new look on Liverpool Road. Credit: The Manc Group
How can you think of anything more ideal than a table full of hearty and home-comforting meals than one that also features an array of beautiful sides?
Usual delights like the burrata on a bed of rocket, tomato and finished off with a balsamic vinegar glaze area great addition to your already faultless food.
Cheesy garlic pizza bread is quintessential when dining in an Italian restaurant, and Italiana 55’s lovely flavour-packed favourite is a go-to when ordering here.
The Liverpool Road restaurant also has a tonnata pizza which uses toppings that are an exact ingredient breakdown of the Mediterranean sauce, which it shares its name with.
In photos: Italiana Fifty-Five has undergone a refurb. Credit: The Manc Group
What better way to wolf down some incredible Italian feasts than with some perfectly paired alcoholic offerings like the classic Aperol spritz, trusted espresso martinis and a selection of fine wines.
Their menu is staying as tasty as ever with their delicious pizzas and pastas, with the new fresh pasta menu available at their restaurants on Liverpool Road and in Didsbury.
Bakery chain Gail’s is attempting to win over Prestwich after spelling mishap
Daisy Jackson
Gail’s has announced a plan to try and make amends with Prestwich after spelling the village’s name wrong on the new bakery’s signs.
The massive bakery chain finally confirmed that it would be moving into the suburb on the fringes of Bury and Manchester, but made a fatal flaw at the first step.
The huge posters are missing the letter ‘T’, instead saying ‘Hello Preswich’.
More than a few eyebrows were raised locally, with people saying it’s ‘not a great first impression for the locals…’.
And now Gail’s is attempting to put things right by offering free tea to Prestwich residents.
In new material released today, they wrote: “Oops… people of Prestwich, we owe you a ‘T’.
“You may have seen how we missed out a ‘t’ in our new bakery signage.
“We’re sorry for the mistake, and to make up for it we’d like to brew you a tea when we open.”
The new advertising has a QR code which people can scan to claim their free cuppa.
Gail’s has also passed its thanks on to ‘local resident Clair’, who actually came up with the suggestion on The Manc’s LinkedIn post here.
With this development, Gail’s has now confirmed it’ll be opening in Prestwich – directly opposite the new Rudy’s – in early 2025, with free tea served then to those who scan the QR code.
Gail’s will hand out free tea in Prestwich to apologise for spelling the village’s name wrongHuge bakery chain Gail’s confirms move to Prestwich – but spells village’s name wrong in signage
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25th June 2024 
