Nell’s NY Pizza & Bar at Kampus

Review by Lucy Milburn: You might remember Nell’s Pizza from the bizarre standoff with police over the ‘substantial’ nature of a pizza slice during lockdown – the one where we weren’t allowed a pint without a pub lunch. Or, you may have simply heard great things about their huge 22-inch pies. Taking inspiration from across the pond, the New York-style slabs are thin and fully loaded, with a focus on ingredients from local suppliers, such as the Crafty Cheesemen and Littlewoods Butchers.

You may have heard great things about their huge 22-inch pies

The family-run business is operated by husband-and-wife dream team, Jonny and Charlotte Heyes, who derived the name Nell’s from their kids’ initials. First launched in the kitchen of popular Northern Quarter haunt Common, you can now also try the stateside slices at The Beagle in Chorlton, and the Kampus development near Manchester’s Gay Village.

Marketed as a ‘garden neighbourhood,’ Kampus is a contemporary apartment complex with a canal-side courtyard packed with independent food and drink spots. As part of the eclectic community, Nell’s is rubbing shoulders with the likes of the legendary Cloudwater Brewery, Pollen Bakery and newer additions such as Madre and Yum Cha. On most nights, the atmosphere is electric, with a laidback soundtrack and margaritas being served left, right and centre at the bar.