Top 30 Best Italian food restaurants in Manchester

“Restaurant looks really nice. Both courses we had were delicious. Staff great Would recommend”

“Superb! As Italian I am always a bit scheptical about getting pizza in another country as many place have fake "italian pizza" but this is a proper one. The dough is like a cloud, soft and light. There is a very nice choice od pizzas and desserts looked nice as well. I had marinara with anchovies and it was delicious. Super plus is that you can book online and we found place easily on a Saturday evening.”

“Fantastic authentically Italian pizza, and lovely staff. If I lived in Altrincham this would definitely become a regular haunt!”

“First time in Little Italy for myself and my partner and what a little jewel it is. Cozy and personal with wonderful food and great wine. Sam the owner takes the time to come out of the kitchen and make sure everything is fine personally, and our server Brooke was super attentive and helpful the whole night. We'll definitely be returning to this delightful eatery in the future.”

“A cosy, warm atmosphere that feels like stepping across the continent when you walk through the doors. Delicious fresh-baked panini with rich marscapone and espresso that needs no further flavouring to be delicious. Not to mention decadent Italian-style pastry”

“The most delicious pizza and such a wonderful, family run restaurant. We feel like part of their family!”

“Not changed in 35 years. Pizza is excellent and so cheap too.”

“Franca's is second to none! Fresh, quality ingredients, with a great range of goods for sale as well, to enable great results at home, using Franca's recipe's. Exceptionally clean, with fast, efficient, and friendly staff. It's no surprise that customers return again and again, once they find this fantastic place for all things Italian!”

“I ordered two large pizzas for a friends night in and we collected the taste was amazing and really freshly made .”

“Gorgeous place the food the staff and the decor highly recommend the only negative was dj music too loud just tone it down slightly as could not hear ourselves. To be fair they did offer a conservatory table.”

“6 of us shared a really nice meal on Mother's Day. Just a pity the wine is so expensive.”

“Food is very nice here. A little expensive though.”

“This place is absolutely stunning with the friendliest staff in the world!! The food is out of this world too!”

“Probably the best food I've tasted since my mum past away. Good quality good prices and options and very friendly delivery staff. I highly recommend you try this takeaway. The lamb dinner last night was heavenly. Thanks guys from alison gittens at rock st Oldham.”

“Delicious tomato soup, huge portion of fish and chips and drink for about 10 pounds for all. Nice atmosphere of the small family cafe, we enjoyed our meal”

“Nice and friendly people and the food and drinks are amazing”

“Absolutely hidden gem cafe in Stockport with good price. All the food source from the best in local farms. My son Luke loves the sausages so much and so am I. The other favorite is the mushroom soup, fresh made and creamy. If you want some dessert, I would highly recommend the Victoria sponge and fresh made pancake.”

“The most delicious burgers, juicy lamb chops and the best chicken wings. Must try”

“Fantastic waitress service and food was delicious. Really enjoyed my mains and the dessert was amazing. Speedy service with a smile. Nice atmosphere and very clean throughout. Can't wait to return for another meal in the near future.”

“absolutely brilliant restaurant, will definitely come again”

“A genuine slice of Italy but right here in Manchester. Easily the tastiest Panini's my wife and I have ever eaten. We cannot wait to get back and try other delight's.”

“I love this place. I'm not a vegetarian. However, everything I have tried from this place is amazing. Would definitely recommend. It also does a variety of different things. One of them being live music. Sometimes it is heavy metal though... my favourite meal is the quesadilla with home made chips and a shake (not decided on my favourite yet). Their staff are friendly and food is affordable too.”

“Group of 7 (1 youngster) Good service, good food. We had Mains of sea bass, ribs, lasagne, pasta, child's pizza came with colouring book and crayons all good. Very happy!”

“Excellent meal with excellent service. The 3 of us had 3 different meals from the £22 Christmas menu, every one was well presented and tasted lovely. Highly recommended”

“Food fabulous, a little loud for the romantic occasion of my birthday but decor is lovely. A little slow for the bottle of wine and served without glasses initially but a minor error on a busy week day night. We will definitely be back with the family”

“Amazing as always. I had the “Paccheri with smoky cruschi peppers from Basilicata, mascarpone, pangrattato”, super delicious.”

“Came back again and still the best. Friendly staff and great food. Quality above the others in the area. I would recommend.”

“Absolutely fantastic food. Best cafe curry food I've tasted.”

“Brief: Pasta destination The Good: The homemade vibes, curated menu, excellent list of wines The Bad: Having a three course meal is very filling Must try: Battered aubergine flower with cheese filling (House special) Summary: A weekday dinner, made reservations. We were early but got seated promptly. I kinda expected a large restaurant but was surprised by the small homely vibe to it. The staff were lovely with their recommendations on the menu. We began with two starters a battered aubergine flower filled with cheese and lamb skewers. Both were excellent. Then my pumpkin goat cheese ravioli was really nice. My friend got the black pasta with black garlic. I liked that one better, and my friend preferred my dish. The Italian style cola was a surprise. I got free biscuits. We are so full we couldn’t get dessert but the tiramisu looked amazing. Have to go back again. Price: ££ (25£ for two course and a drink) Visited: 27/10/2021 Time: 20:15”

“Had an amazing evening lovely staff and owner always happy to help nothing is any trouble would highly recommend always go here when I visit Manchester”