Forbici is a vibrant Neapolitan pizzeria in the heart of Manchester, where traditional craft meets modern flair. Located on Cross Street, this stylish Italian spot brings the spirit of Naples to the city centre with a menu built around authenticity, quality and a touch of playful innovation.
The name Forbici (Italian for scissors) is a nod to the restaurant’s signature serving style: pizzas are always cut four ways with scissors, preserving the airy crust of its three-generation biga dough. This dough is proofed for 12 hours at a precise 5.0pH and 24 degrees, resulting in a light, chewy base with towering crusts that are as flavourful as they are photogenic.
The menu is a celebration of classic Neapolitan pizza, with options like margherita, diavola, bufalina and capricciosa, all made with top-tier ingredients including San Marzano tomatoes and fior di latte mozzarella. Forbici also offers creative twists such as the hotpot pizza, which comes topped with Lancashire-inspired flavours, and vegan-friendly choices like zucchini al tartufo with truffle cream and plant-based mozzarella. Small plates, pasta croquettes and indulgent desserts round out the offering, while drinks include Italian craft beers and sodas from Amarcord and Polara.
Inside, Forbici is cosy and cool, with a contemporary design that blends warm lighting, bold wall art and a relaxed atmosphere. The interiors reflect the brand’s ethos - where tradition is honoured but never rigid, and every detail is crafted with care.
Whether you're popping in for a casual bite or celebrating something special, Forbici delivers a slice of Naples with Manchester soul. It’s a place where pizza lovers meet their match, and where every cut (made with scissors, of course) is a cut above.