Amazing Neapolitan Pizza in Chorlton – Double Zero

If you live in South Manchester, you must have heard about Double Zero!

There are quite a few pizzerias in Manchester, like the famous Rudy’s, Ciaooo and Ply. But Double Zero is definitely one you’ll hear about whenever people talk about pizza. Double Zero is in Chorlton, about an 8-minute walk from Chorlton tram stop.

The interior is quite cheerful thanks to the paintings on the wall, and the staff were very friendly and informative. I was told you can bring your own booze, and they only charged £1.5 per person! They also have some outdoor seats with a roof over the top, so you don’t have to worry about the weather.

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When I visited, the menu was on their website and pizzas were around £13 each. Besides the standard pizzas, you can also create your own! Since it was my first visit, I ordered some of the standard ones and saved making my own for next time. The one with chicken is no longer on the standard menu, so only the Salumi (£13) is left. I did try making some custom pizzas on my second visit, though.

The Salumi had chorizo, salami Napoli and salami finocchiona, so if you’re a meat lover, definitely try this one! The middle was soft but not too watery, which is exactly how I like it. The crust was chewy and you could taste the wood-fired flavour too!

I can’t find this one on the standard menu anymore; the menu seems to have changed slightly since I visited. The pizza had pancetta, chicken and mushroom, basically everything I like. The flavour was amazing, and you could tell the ingredients were super fresh!

I came back for a second visit with my friends, and we decided to try some custom pizzas. You start with a Margherita base and choose the toppings you like. I chose Parma ham and mushroom, as shown in the left photo below, and my friend chose cooked ham with some cheese on top. I really like the idea of choosing your own toppings and creating your own pizza! And I have it on good authority from my Italian friend, who also recommended Noi Quattro, that Double Zero makes proper Italian pizza.

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Double Zero also does gluten-free pizzas, and if you have any special dietary requests, they’re happy to accommodate. The Vulcano pizza has calabrese, ’nduja and fresh jalapeños, so if you like a little kick, you won’t be disappointed. You can also ask for some chilli oil if you want extra spice, though I think the standard one is flavourful enough. As you can see, the gluten-free crust isn’t as chewy and fluffy as the normal one, but it’s still delicious!

I was amazed by the Homemade Vanilla Panna Cotta (£5)! It was super creamy and melted in your mouth straight away, with a strong milky flavour. The raspberry jam on top added a nice level of sweetness. I’m usually not a dessert person, but I’d have loved a second one if I could.

Overall, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was super lovely. It’s a great place to come with friends and bring a bottle of good wine! One little reminder: when I visited they only took cash, but there’s an ATM right next to the restaurant. I’d definitely recommend Double Zero to anyone who loves good pizza!