It’s been around nine years since Manchester-born pizzeria Rudy’s stole our hearts for the first time. Five since they expanded to Peter Street. And now, Rudy’s is set to secure their reign over Greater Manchester once and for all, by heading north of the city to open a brand new pizzeria in Prestwich.
The pizzeria brand that has not only taken Greater Manchester by storm but also nationwide will be open on the village‘s high street from November 30. Rudy’s has taken over the former Barclays bank building on Bury New Road, which has stood vacant since August 2022, and transformed the bank into a 3,000 sq ft venue offering 150 covers, including a 30-seat covered courtyard to retain the charm of the building’s original features.
However, the location sits directly opposite an existing independent pizzeria…Dokes, which is run by the same team behind Elnecot, opened in the summer of 2022 and has been a hit with Prestwich locals ever since. The north Manchester village is also currently home to many pizza-serving spots including Cuckoo and Croma, as well as a pizzeria tucked away on an industrial estate Lupo Caffe Italiano, all of which are either situated on Bury New Road or in the vicinity.
Serving the perfect and classic Neapolitan pizza since 2015 from its original Rudy’s in Ancoats, the much-loved pizzeria has since opened more sites across Greater Manchester and cities such as Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Nottingham and Sheffield. As the brand continues its mission to bring its well-loved neighbourhood concept to fans in Manchester’s suburbs – following the success of venues in Didsbury, Sale, and most recently Altrincham – this will mark the eighth location in Greater Manchester and the first in North Manchester.
Born out of passion for pizza, Rudy’s follows the authentic Neapolitan tradition of pizza making, serving classic recipes such as Marinara, Margherita and Calabrese – all originating from Naples, the birthplace of pizza. Rudy’s dough is made fresh daily using Caputo ‘00’ flour which ferments for at least 24 hours, alongside the best quality ingredients imported from Naples, including San Marzano tomatoes grown on fields next to Mount Vesuvius, and Fior di Latte mozzarella. All accordance to a truly authentic Neapolitan technique, the dough is cooked in a Stefano Ferrara oven for just 60 seconds – resulting in a soft and light pizza with an airy and raised cornicione (the edge or rim of the pizza).
Commenting on the new Prestwich opening, Neal Bates of Rudy’s said: “We can’t wait to re-open the doors of this previously unloved venue in Prestwich and share our passion for Neapolitan pizza with our North Manchester fans and future Rudy’s lovers! With its ever popular high street, lively vibe and welcoming community, Prestwich is the perfect place for our next adventure, and we look forward to joining the incredible food and drink spots already here and contributing to the suburb’s success.”
To celebrate its arrival just in time for the festive season, the brand is hosting an exciting giveaway for the Prestwich community – offering one lucky local winner the chance to win a sought-after Rudy’s ‘La Famiglia’ card. The card, of which there are less than 30 in existence, is the ultimate Christmas gift granting its owner two free pizzas each week for a full year, and residents can be in with a chance of winning simply by signing up to the Rudy’s newsletter here by the time the pizzeria opens on November 30.
📍Rudy’s, 460 Bury New Road, Prestwich, M25 1AX.