Conni's

If you know pizza in Greater Manchester, chances are you already know Conni’s. What started as a much-loved pizzeria and bakery on Blackfriars Road has now come together under one roof, with Francesco, his mum Conni, and now his dad too opening a new combined bakery and pizzeria at Collier’s Yard.

This is Italian food without compromise — family-run, fiercely traditional, and overflowing with heart. Walk in and you’ll find the full Conni’s spread: beautifully blistered pizzas, golden focaccia, indulgent panuozzo sandwiches, and a counter stacked with Italian classics like cannoli and maritozzi. Come earlier in the day and you’ll catch proper Italian breakfasts too, the kind that make you want to linger longer than planned.

There’s a confidence here that only comes from doing things the same way for years. Dough is treated with respect, fillings are generous but never sloppy, and everything feels rooted in everyday Italian food culture rather than trend-chasing.

Conni’s isn’t trying to reinvent anything — it doesn’t need to. It’s simply one of the most authentically Italian places around, now with the space to show off everything the family does best.