Visited Gios in town last night pre theatre meal 14.95 for 2 courses. Hadn,t booked but they fitted us in was there 6.25 to 7.15 ish. Food was nice but wine very overpriced for as asked for a house one but at £21 was very steep we ordered 2 garlic breads as accompaniments too 3.95 for standard and cheese one too no price on menu given but 6.95 so effectively 3.00 for the (cheddar cheese topping) not even mozeralla. (Not very italian) We asked for bill and restaurant had then automatically added 10% service charge which to me for a table of 4 is a bit rich surely normally parties of 6 or more and is this not descretionary as too me you have to earn your tip and this wasn't stated on menus or any signs about it so I bet some people have got really stung on this and not realised. Only asking once if pepper was needed but not checking on food does not equate to earning it in my book. Before leaving looked about and notice chef had earphones on it kitchen and didn't have hat chef on either
Gio Ristorante – Manchester City Centre