Reviews in Manchester

Nice restaurant. Food was lovely but a bit overpriced. Half way through meal, music was turned up so was glad that we had nearly finished as we couldn't hear one another speak. Overcharging issue with the bill which was sorted out later on but again customers should be given a food bill so the customers can check and not just be given a final cost. But it was busy with a few people wanting to pay at once. But again the bills should come to the table. Maybe this was a one off. Think management need to know that it's not nice as a diner to keep hearing staff being told what to do across the restaurant. If we wanted to eat in a manic diner we'd have gone to Pizza Hut.

This place deserves to be far better known and far more successful. The staff are fab, the specials board is a source of delight with vegan food that also delighted my meat eating partner. The vegan mezze and the vegan meatballs are amazing. The pizzas are great too. The Georgian wines are amazing. That and amazing second hand books and music. Why isn’t this place famous?

Wonderful service, wonderful food. Highly recommend

It was our first time at Gio’s. We loved the food and the atmosphere. The owner or host was very friendly and welcoming- he moved us to a better table without us even asking. The food was high quality- the drink ok. Would go again!

Amazing place, went for Valentine’s Day and even though I turned up early they catered to us and made us welcome. The food was incredible, the lamb melted in my mouth and the staff were all friendly and helpful.

My wife and I had our first date here, so Cafe Italia will always be special to us. The food is delicious, and the service is amazing. Proper Italian food, at great prices. Definitely worth a visit!

The food is always amazing. Staff very friendly and attentive. Our favourite Italian by a mile :-)

We really enjoyed the different tasting flavours. We have recommended this to our friends.

First time here. Very friendly staff and delicious food. Would recommend it with no doubt. Definitely will come back.

Lovely food, great cocktails and a really warm welcome. Always love coming here, can’t recommend enough

Visited twice on our visit to Manchester and both evenings were excellent. Service was helpful and friendly, the food was very tasty and plenty of it. Will return when we visit Manchester again. Pat

First time at Crowded House. Lovely food, warm friendly atmosphere, made to feel very welcome, we Will definitely be returning!

Had a meal with my partner for valentines day here and we were very impressed , delicious food and great atmosphere. The cocktails were very tasty and good wine selection. All staff were very friendly

Another great meal was had. Lovely food, friendly efficient staff even when very busy! Good atmosphere!

Great food fresh and tasty, the staff however were bloody brilliant friendly and welcoming and authentic to the Italian theme. Me and the misses had one waiter insisting we try limoncello and we had a great laugh. Would recommend to anybody in the Manchester area. To top it all off 2 starters 2 mains a garlic bread bigger than Buckingham palace and drinks all came to under 50 pound which is bargain in comparison to other areas.

Went for Sunday lunch and had one of the best margaritas! Followed by the Camembert with rosemary, garlic and warm slatterys bread which my partner and I devoured! Sadly it went a bit downhill from there though I ordered pork served in a plum sauce with plums & the plums were hard and the sauce a tad tart. My partner ordered the lamb shank and was disappointed also as this was quite dry and didn’t melt in your mouth as he expected. The sides of triple cooked fat chips and salad were great, but overall the mains let the meal down. The staff were very attentive and pleasant and we’re willing to give this place another try.

We enjoyed a lovely lunch on Sunday, great variety on the menu, especially for vegetarians and the service was spot on!