Best Italian Restaurants in Chorlton

We had an amazing meal experience in places like The Refuge and Dishoom the nights before so we came here with high expectations. I follow Chef Gino and told my wife we should go here. She hadn’t heard of him before. Service- We were greeted and ushered to a preferred seat by the Host. At the table, the lady wait staff offered us a complimentary bottle of wine as per the booking offer. We ordered a Cortese which was nicely chilled and crisp. Quite nice. Food ordered and a bottle of still water. The water went a miss throughout our meal. We didn’t chase as we used the wine as a substitute. But strangely no one noticed or asked if we wanted water throughout the evening. The wine pour was lazy. I had to ask for a top up. It would have been acceptable if they had left the chiller on the table itself but the it was placed at a distance and I had to scoot in and out to pour myself. Food- Buratta: The best dish of the day. The tomato paste used with the fresh Roma tomatoes really went well with the cheese Piccante Pizza: Ok. The Nduja complimented the toppings. The pizza base wasn’t tasty. I usually judge my pizza based on the dough quality, and trust me I have tried plenty Gamberi Ravioli: Ok. We wanted the spinach ricotta ravioli but it was sold out. The wait staff suggested this. It was ok. But I should have tried the Seafood Risotto which I was thinking about ordering. Tiramisu: This was the biggest let down of the evening. The Amaretto or whatever orgeat liqueur they used was so over powering, it just ruined this for us. My wife and I love a nice Tiramisu. So much so that I have learnt how to make them. Not an expert but I do well to quench any sudden Tiramisu cravings at home. I actually had to ask for the dessert menu again in case I missed reading about the Orgeat. I think the Chef should revisit the Tiramisu recipe. I don’t think it should deviate so much from the traditional. But even if you go for a personal take, it should be balanced.

Beautifully decorated old building of huge character. Extensive and varied menu with a good range of wines and cocktails. Very nice tasty food, well priced and with great service. In all a really lovely evening.

Food was amazing…better than we remembered and the staff were lovely

Such a wonderful experience eating here, the food is outstanding, the wait staff were friendly and energetic the whole experience never disappoints

amazing experience welcomed by our server Owen who was wonderful and had a smile the entire time he served us and made the experience 10x better. delicious food with vegan options and great portions as well as quality of food.