Ramona is a pizza restaurant in Ancoats, Manchester. Rated 4.6 stars from 2992 Google reviews. Known for staff who transform the night and pizza that holds up to the hype. Best for bottomless brunch and group dinner. Ranked #3 of 14 in Ancoats. Features a undefined terrace, dog-friendly. Price range: $$.
Rankings updated April 2026
Ramona
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Top 3 in Ancoats
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Quick Verdict
Locals return for the pizza and the drinks, but they stay because the staff actually remembers them. It's rare enough that it's worth booking ahead.
You want pizza and cocktails in a room full of people who seem to be having more fun than they expected, with staff who treat you like they've got time for you.
About Ramona
Ramona's a pizza restaurant on Swan Street in Ancoats that's built itself on two things: proper pizza and staff who actually care. The reviews aren't just praising the food—they're naming servers by name, talking about how MK made them laugh, how Millie kept the drinks coming during bottomless brunch, how Hope handled a difficult table with genuine patience. The pizza itself gets consistent mentions (the Cali Peps rated "top tier", the spicy margarita a "firm favourite"), but what's striking is how often the experience hinges on the person pouring your drink and taking your order. It's casual and trendy without the pretence—dogs allowed inside, live music, a fireplace, gender-neutral restrooms, wheelchair accessible. The cocktails and beer selection are strong enough that people come back specifically for them. Bottomless brunch happens (at least on weekends), and they'll do late-night food. It's the kind of place where a Saturday night brings a full room and standing room at the bar by 9pm, but the service doesn't collapse.
What Stands Out
Staff who transform the night
Five separate reviews name individual servers (MK, Millie, Hope, Charlotte, Neo) and credit them with making the experience. One reviewer called MK "phenomenal service, charisma of the charts". Another said Hope handled a difficult table "with pure class and dignity". This isn't generic praise—people remember names and come back for them.
Pizza that holds up to the hype
The Cali Peps described as "top tier", the spicy margarita noted as a "firm favourite". Multiple reviews call the pizza "amazing" or "10/10". One reviewer specifically mentioned "the pizza was amazing, so were the margs"—pairing both equally.
Drinks programme that works
Great cocktails and beer selection noted in venue attributes. Reviewers mention "superb drinks", specifically praise the spicy margarita, and tequila and coriander shots. Bottomless brunch gets repeated mentions with people coming back specifically for it. Happy hour drinks available.
What Customers Say
We came on a saturday night and the service was incredible as well as the food!
Superb drinks especially the spicy marg which is a firm favourite.
the pizza was amazing, so were the margs and loved our server millie!!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ramona
The Cali Peps comes rated "top tier", and the spicy margarita is a firm favourite—people come back for it. It's straightforward, well-executed pizza that pairs with their cocktail programme rather than competing with it. (Book if you're after pizza as the main event, not an afterthought.)
Yes. They take reservations and it's recommended for dinner, especially weekends. Saturday nights fill up fast—show up without one and you're looking at a wait or standing room only at the bar.
Casual and trendy, full by 8pm on Saturday, standing room at the bar by 9pm. There's a fireplace, live music, outdoor seating in spring and autumn. Dogs allowed inside. It's the kind of place where groups come to have fun and staff remember your name.
Yes. Multiple reviews mention bottomless brunch with margaritas and pizza, and people specifically book for it. The drinks "kept coming" according to reviewers—ask about timing and pricing when you book.
Strong enough that people order them twice. The spicy margarita gets multiple mentions as a firm favourite. Tequila and coriander shots also come recommended. Great beer selection too, and free water refills.
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