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Pizzeria - Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester

4.6
4.6
770 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian
8 Clarence St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M2 4DW

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2 people
19:00
Booked 71 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Charming
Manchester’s stunning Piccolino Caffe Grande sits on Clarence Street, just off Albert Square and overlooking Manchester’s iconic Town Hall. It’s a fittingly-impressive location for our elegant restaurant which boasts an open kitchen, wine boutique, cocktail bar, oyster and caviar bar, Juicery, and a large alfresco terrace facing the Town Hall.

Italy’s diverse cuisine is the heart and soul of Piccolino in Manchester. We visit the regions, meet the producers and are committed to sourcing the best quality ingredients. As you’d expect from the best Italian restaurants, Piccolino in Manchester offers a menu of Italian classics with a distinctly modern twist. At Piccolino, passion for provenance is at the forefront of our menu, which incorporates the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat and seafood, all delivering pure classic Italian flavours.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Kitchen Mon–Thu 08:00–22:00 Fri 08:00–23:00 Sat 09:00–23:00 kitchen Sun 09:00–22:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    0161 835 9860
  • Website
    https://piccolinorestaurants.com/our-restaurants/manchester/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Piccolino’s private event space for hire makes it the ideal restaurant for a special occasion. Be it a birthday, an office Christmas party, or a family get together, whatever your occasion you can be guaranteed that Piccolino will make it a special one.
  • Location
    8 Clarence St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M2 4DW
  • Area
    Manchester
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    St Peter's Square Tram stop 0.4 miles
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Breakfast

    Multiple dates available
    They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, we tend to agree. Whether it is the taste of our freshly squeezed juices, the smell of our just baked Italian artisan breads or the aroma of our rich Italian espresso, we think the little details make a difference. Available Monday to Friday 8am - 12pm

  • Club Lunch

    7 Mar 2025 - 13 Nov 2025
    Enjoy in a taste of Italy each week with Piccolino Club Lunch 2 courses for £22, 3 for £27.50 Available exclusively to Club IR members Monday -Thursday 12-5 pm
    Club Lunch photo

Menu

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What 770 people are saying

Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Good for business meals

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Italian

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Most Booked

  • Manchester

    Good for business meals

  • Manchester

    Lively

  • Manchester

    Italian

  • Manchester

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester offers a vibrant atmosphere with "fantastic food" that attracts regulars. Guests commend the "authentic Italian feel" and "attentive staff," contributing to a "lovely experience." While some dishes and service aspects may vary, "amazing food" and "excellent service" ensure it remains a Manchester favorite.

770 Reviews

  1. Bonnie

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, priced just right and my family had a lovely experience
    Piccolino Caffe Grande ManchesterResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are happy to hear you had a great time dining with us and I have passed along your lovely comments to Giovanna. We hope to see you again soon! Kind regards, Sebastian

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  2. Tracy

    Manchester3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food after a day shopping. Fabulous cocktails too, and such a buzzing atmosphere. Our go to place in Manchester.

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  3. Suzanne

    Manchester3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very nice tasty and portions were just right
    Piccolino Caffe Grande ManchesterResponded 7 days ago
    Hi Suzanne thank you Hope to see you soon SEbastian

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  4. John

    Manchester1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Not the restaurant it used to be, three of the four starters came out cold and the sea bream was over cooked, the waiter looked like he didn’t want to be there, very disappointing.

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  5. Stephen

    Manchester1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Special lasagne (22 layers) was a bit underwhelming and looked nothing like the photo.

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  6. Stefan

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was so cool, probably the best we’ve ever had. Proper good experience

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  7. Sam

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked for Mother's Day. We were seated in a booth, and it was a lovely experience from start to finish. The staff were very friendly and polite, not to mention 90% of them being Italian which gave the restaurant an authentic feel. The food was lovely too. We will definitely be returning.
    Piccolino Caffe Grande ManchesterResponded on 31 March 2025
    Thank you for celebrating Mother’s Day with us! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Sebastian

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  8. Tracy

    Manchester3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always. Very friendly staff with a lovely ambience and surroundings. Our favourite place for early dinner in Manchester.
    Piccolino Caffe Grande ManchesterResponded on 31 March 2025
    Hi Tracy thank you Sebastian

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  9. James

    Yorkshire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and service would eat there again.

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  10. Andrew

    Manchester11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service , food ok but not great , had the social pasta with truffle and was just pasta with some liquid thrown in bottom, not really made

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Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester is rated 4.6 stars by 770 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 71 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester

8 Clarence St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M2 4DW

Additional information

  • Area
    Manchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Kitchen Mon–Thu 08:00–22:00 Fri 08:00–23:00 Sat 09:00–23:00 kitchen Sun 09:00–22:00 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    St Peter's Square Tram stop 0.4 miles
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://piccolinorestaurants.com/our-restaurants/manchester/
  • Phone number
    0161 835 9860
  • Private party facilities
    Piccolino’s private event space for hire makes it the ideal restaurant for a special occasion. Be it a birthday, an office Christmas party, or a family get together, whatever your occasion you can be guaranteed that Piccolino will make it a special one.
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