Fine italian food in Manchester

“I stumbled upon this little gem by accident because Tesco Extra next door had no cafe and I asked somebody where can I get a sit down meal. Thankfully they told me about the indoor market and that there were 2 places I could get a meal. One was Heaven Italian Cafe, well 5 stars, the staff are lovely, the beef pasta was lovely I will definitely be back. Needs more advertising tho cos its a shame for people who dont know its there, they are missing out.”

“Top one. One of the best Italian restaurants I have ever been; very tasty and fresh foods, interesting bar with really good choices of drinks , friendly staff (owners), nice and cosy place. Highly recommended. I will be back soon!!”

“We went here on the second day. They have a very nice and simple menu of great traditional Mediterranean dishes. We tried a wide selection of starters, mains and desserts and they all deliver very high quality whilst being very well priced. The service is very friendly and it is a welcome and addition to the area, you will not be disappointed.”

“Really nice food and good service too. Really good staff and a nice choice of food on the menu. Staff helpfull and about when you need then, happy to make alterations to drinks and meals too. The food we had was really nice! I would definitely go back next time I'm in the area. Prices good too.”

“We went to Terra & Mare on Christmas Day and it was absolutely amazing. I was in charge of booking a restaurant for our family Christmas Day meal. I found Terra & Mare online, and although the reviews were excellent, I was still a little apprehensive because I had never eaten there before and I just wanted everything to be perfect for ourselves and my parents. Well, thanks to all of the amazing staff at the Terra & Mare our Christmas Day was absolutely perfect. From the second that we walked through their doors, you could tell that you were in great hands. They immediately took our jackets and sat us at our table, then within a minute or two they brought us some drinks over. Every single member of staff was so attentive and couldn't do enough for you, and they did it all with a huge smile on their face. There were five of us in our party, and each and every course that we had was absolutely delicious, and there was nothing that you could fault. This was the first time that we had managed to be together as a family at Christmas for three years, so thank you to everyone at the Terra & Mare for helping to make this one absolutely perfect.”

“Good traditional Italian cuisine. Perfect atmosphere for celebration meals. The staff were very efficient without pestering every 5 mins. I definitely will be returning in the very near future!”

“Lovely place been here couple of times very friendly staff and fantastic food.”

“Superb food, great dining experience and friendly staff. Never had a bad experience. All the staff are very welcoming and remember faces which is always a nice touch. Two of my favourite menu items (Rabbit starter and Beef Short Rib Starter) have been removed, but you are still inundated with choice. Servings are also great for an Italian. When you are inside, you actually forget that you are in Oldham. Highly recommended.”

“Tasty food, staff were delightful - even to our big loud group, great atmosphere and some nice beers on tap too! Thanks Riva :)”

“Beautiful restaurant, brilliant service and great food, thank you - Maria was amazing and she loved our singing”

“Amazing food, great service COVID considered. Will be coming back, thanks team!”

“Thank you for such a lovely evening last week. Has to be one of the best Italian pizzas I have had in a while. All fresh and authentic. Also had some tasty tiger prawns to start. My partner had the Salmon which I tried too, very good. Hats off to the chef! Thanks to the waitress Gabi who made some good recommendations, as I was a bit stuck for choice!”

“Beautiful family Birthday celebration for 12 Complimentary garlic bread which was a lovely surprise. Meal outstanding as always. Friendly staff Top class chef A really lovely evening enjoy by us all. Highly recommended.”

“Great service, friendly staff. The place was busy and a good atmosphere with a live singer on Saturday night. The food was amazing, I had the grill Ribeye which was stunning, my partner had the salmon which was a very good size and cooked very well. The desserts were enjoyable and the cocktails were good. Excellent choice of wine for a good price and I would recommend the montepulciano.”

“Ordered from here tonight with my boyfriend it was absolutely lovely. We have to drive to pick it up and so worth and will continue to do so even when we move. The most polite service and the best food. A true gem!”

“Wonderful food, great value for money and very friendly, helpful staff. Booked for my birthday and got complimentary birthday desert. Always feel so well taken care of here and food is consistently tasty and fresh! Will be back again soon! Thanks!”

“I would say that is one of my favorite restaurants. Everything was so good, starting with the food and ending with the staff. It was a pleasure to be in your restaurant. I would like to recommend this restaurant to everyone that wants to have a good time and excellent food and service.”

“Ok guys you need to check this, it is a restaurant that has food on the go and yeah, the excellent communication with staff is really helpful to order the food. First, excellent communication to ordering the spaghetti carbonara does taste so good and yeah the sauce is creamy The word for metres is really in flavour the spaghetti is cooked the sauce is creamy and also the bacon is really crispy. Then at the end,We order some dessert that is the chocolate fondant that taste so good that the chocolate is really good and yeah, it’s like those Lava cakes I tasted in Hong Kong. The decoration on the dish and, I mean all dishes is amazing. Really enjoyed and you must also. And about the restaurant, the atmosphere and the lighting is amazing and even the stairs are lighted per step. They give out candles at night because it was late or dark enough outside to low the brightness on lights and use the candles. They also have this bar and I mean multiple bars that is literally a wine garden or heaven or whatever but also, the thing I’m looking for in most restaurants are clean toilets and yes, the toilets are clean. You gotta try it out I recommend it very very much.”

“Love visiting here when in the area. Food is excellent and staff always very welcoming. Price is second to none with the 3 course meal offer. Keep up the good work!”

“La Bella offer an awesome range of fresh pizzas. I like my take aways from store. I do it twice a week and always have consistency in food.”

“Very nice atmosphere, really relaxing with pretty lights & decor. Staff very friendly & helpful. I would have to say much nicer than the Knutsford restaurant, with sounds of coffee cups slamming & cutlery thrown around... not relaxing! I'd definitely recommend Cheadle Hulme Gusto. Seating looks lovely for alfresco dining in the summer too. Lovely evening spent for my boyfriend's birthday, with his kids & their partners. All left very happy. Thank you.”

“First visit last night. Food was delicious and hot. Staff were great and very helpful especially the young lady who waited on our table. Will definitely come again.”

“Lovely Italian place around Arndale. Food was good, particularly enjoyed the calamari antipasti. The waiters are friendly and happy to make suggestions when asked.”

“I worked here 30 years ago so it holds a lot of memories this building! The service is always great - nothing is too much trouble and the food is always excellent. I usually have a fillet steak which is the best I've had from all the Gustos locally. The tuna, chicken, pasta, garlic bread etc also consistently good here. The cocktail magician at this branch is also fabulous - great for a quick supper or lunch as well as a dress up celebration meal”

“Fantastic food. Great delivery service. For many years we ordered from prime pizza in cheetham hill and they were good but they closed down. Couldn't find anything local to match it until Ryan's opened and i can't believe they have surpassed it!”

“We had booked online but it wasn't busy (6.30pm) and the welcome was very warm. The service was friendly and quick. The food was delicious.”

“Great early dinner menu with lots of choice for meat eaters and vegetarians. Staff are so friendly and attentive. Food was gorgeous with great portion sizes.”

“Vapiano is a Fantastic Choice for Pizza, Pasta & all things Italian. I personally eat Halal and was surprised to see they offered Halal Chicken here... The Food is authentic and mouth watering. I have been going here for 5-6 Years and wouldn't place any other Italian Joint above it. The interior of the Restaurant is very Light, Open & Airy. There are 3 Levels and plenty of Seating. They even have a Good Kids menu, my Son just Loves coming here and getting the Margarita Pizza in the Shape of a Bunny.”

“This is the best shawarma i have ever had in Manchester. I highly recommend this restaurant. Staff are very friendly.”

“Ate at Prezzo in Bolton with my Fiancee using Meerkats (2-4-1) friendly welcome, clean restaurant, Friendly staff, great service and Great food. 5* From us.”