Croma

Price guide: Budget

1-3 Clarence Street, Manchester, M2 4DE

Price guide: Budget

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A Florentina pizza in Croma
#5 of 17
expert-rated restaurants in Manchester
Expert overall rating:4.5 out of 5
Food and drink:
4.5
4.5
Ambience:
4.5
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Service:
4.5
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Location:
4.5
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Value for money:
4.6
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Recommended for:
Couples, Families with teenagers, Families with younger children, First-time travellers, Singles, Nightlife, No fuss, Shopping, Trendiness

Expert review of Croma

Last updated 6 February 2011

Reasonably-priced pizzas are topped creatively next to Manchester’s Town Hall.

Croma is always my first choice for a quick and tasty pizza. The cocktail list makes it a good option for a pre-night-out meal with friends - I love the signature Croma Martini - but the laid-back atmosphere means that you feel equally at home popping in wearing jeans after a hard day’s shopping.

Food and drink: 

Thin-crusted pizza bases are topped imaginatively and sit on the menu alongside salads and a few pasta dishes. I was sceptical about the Inglese pizza (topped with bacon, egg, sausage and Worcester sauce; £6.75) when I first saw it on the menu but friends love it. Other quirky choices include Tandoori Chicken (indulging Mancunians’ love of curry; £7.45) and Chicken Caesar Salad (£7.65). More traditional options such as Margherita and Parma are also on offer for those with more conservative taste.

Recommended dishes: 

Despite the imaginative range of options, I am yet to try a pizza that beats my favourite topping of Florentina (fresh spinach, free range egg, olives, garlic, parmesan, mozzarella and tomato; £6.95).

Ambience: 

Food is served in stylish surroundings – think crisp white table cloths and brown leather seats – but the atmosphere is laid back.

Service: 

Friendly staff serve pizzas efficiently in this busy restaurant. The speedy service makes this a good choice for a pre-theatre or night out meal.

Location: 

Smack in the centre of Manchester, next to the Town Hall and within walking distance of the main shopping areas, Croma is a great option for a post-shopping or pre-night-out meal.

Price advice: 

Pizzas range from £4.95 for a Margherita to around £7.95. House wine is £12.95 a bottle and look out for some great offers such as a free bottle of wine when you dine.

Tables to book: 

It is not possible to book unless you are part of a group of six or more diners.

Other useful branches: 

There are other branches of Croma in south Manchester (Chorlton) and north Manchester (Prestwich) - see the website below for details.

More information on Croma:

Price guide:
Budget
Type:
Pizzeria, Restaurant
Food:
Italian, Modern, Pizza
Address:
1-3 Clarence Street, Manchester, M2 4DE
Telephone:
0161 237 9799
Website:
http://www.cromapizza.co.uk/index.php
Serves:
Lunch, Dinner
Opening times:
Mon-Sun noon-11pm. Last food orders on Friday and Saturday are typically at 10.45pm.
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Reservations:
Not possible

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