Ciaooo Pizzeria
Our verdict · A well-priced Northern Quarter independent that reviewers rate as authentic and unpretentious.
Go if
You want genuinely good Neapolitan pizza on a budget, or need reliable gluten-free and vegan choices.
Skip it if
You want a polished, destination dining room or a big-name occasion venue.
Plan your visit
Ciaooo Pizzeria
From ~£9 a pizza (indicative); around £20pp
Indicative price at the time of review.
Ciaooo is a small, independent Neapolitan sourdough pizzeria on Swan Street, on the edge of the Northern Quarter, and describes itself as the area's first independent Italian Neapolitan pizzeria. It earns the value award: reviewers describe the pizza as authentically Neapolitan and "not stupidly priced", with pizzas from around £9 (indicative), and it is one of the stronger central options for gluten-free and vegan diners, with burrata-topped pizzas and a dedicated burrata list. It ranks fifth because it is a modest, no-frills room without the profile, recognition or polish of the picks above, so the experience is more casual. Choose it over the others when budget and dietary flexibility matter most, or when you want a low-key independent rather than a busy destination pizzeria.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Strong value - reviewers call it authentic and "not stupidly priced"
- Good gluten-free and vegan options, plus a burrata-topped signature
- Central, independent Northern Quarter location
Cons
- A modest, casual room without the profile or polish of the top picks
- Lower on atmosphere than the city's destination pizzerias
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Rudy's Pizza Napoletana | 91/100 | From ~£11 for a margherita (indicative); around £20-25pp with a drink | overall |
| 2.Noi Quattro | 89/100 | From ~£9 a pizza (indicative); around £20pp | Neapolitan purists |
| 3.Honest Crust | 88/100 | From ~£11 a pizza (indicative); around £20-25pp | sourdough |
| 4.Nell's Pizza | 85/100 | From ~£4 a slice (indicative); whole pies from ~£12 | groups and late-night slices |
| 5.Ciaooo PizzeriaThis pick | 84/100 | From ~£9 a pizza (indicative); around £20pp | value |
Good to know
- Address
- 62-64 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JU
- Nearest station
- Shudehill Interchange / Manchester Victoria
- Phone
- +44 161 832 8219
- Price
- From ~£9 a pizza (indicative); around £20pp
- Style
- Neapolitan sourdough
- Dietary
- Gluten-free and vegan options
- Signature
- Burrata-topped pizzas and a dedicated burrata list
- Location
- Swan Street, Northern Quarter
Opening hours
- Monday
- 5:00 – 9:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:00 – 9:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:00 – 9:30 PM
- Thursday
- 5:00 – 9:30 PM
- Friday
- 5:00 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Address, hours & rating verified via Google · Sept 2026
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 14 September 2026
- Updated
- 14 September 2026
- Last verified
- 14 September 2026
- Sources
- 9 sources
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