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Pizzeria - Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester

4.6 (777)
£26 to £40
Italian
8 Clarence St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M2 4DW

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2 people
19:00
Booked 42 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
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
  • 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.
  • 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

  • A Sparkling Bank Holiday, Half-Price Prosecco

    23 May 2025 - 26 May 2025
    Club IR invites you to enjoy a touch of indulgence this Bank Holiday.Whether you're making the most of the long weekend or simply unwinding in style, Savour half-price Prosecco when dinning , exclusively for Club IR members—because some moments deserve something a little more special. Enjoy a uniquely elevated experience, reserved just for you. Join Club IR for free https://individualrestaurants.com/clubir/
    A Sparkling Bank Holiday, Half-Price Prosecco photo
  • 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

What 777 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Good for business meals

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Most Booked

  • Manchester

    Good for business meals

  • Manchester

    Italian

  • Manchester

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester delights with "fantastic food" and "wonderful attentive service." Guests praise the "lovely ambience" and extensive Italian menu. Though busy times may affect service speed, staff are "friendly and efficient." The "beautiful atmosphere" and "authentic feel" make it a favorite spot for special occasions and casual meals alike.

777 Reviews
  1. Joy

    Manchester4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and our server Peppe was very good and welcoming! We will definitely come back!
    Piccolino Caffe Grande ManchesterResponded 1 day ago
    Ciao Joy Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and that Peppe made you feel so welcome. We'll be sure to pass on your compliments to him. We look forward to having you back again soon! kindest regards Sebastian Rios Guerra General Manager

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  2. Graeme VIP

    Manchester3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as always, drinks in the bar beforehand, the staff, the food, gorgeous 😊
    Piccolino Caffe Grande ManchesterResponded 1 day ago
    Ciao Graeme, Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you had another fantastic visit—from the drinks at the bar to the food and service. It really means a lot to us. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon! kindest regards Sebastian Rios Guerra General Manager

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  3. Carol

    London7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 3 May 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Was extremely crowded and noisy at 8pm on a Saturday evening. 2 meals sent back because of poor quality. Seafood pasta. Spaghetti hard and dry. 50% of shells empty. Ravioli was ok but hard at the edges. Drinks were good, but served and charged for doubles when we were asked and specified singles. Desert was very good. Tiramasu. Service from our waiter and the rest of the staff was very good. Food and drinks are expensive so expected better. However....when I made the manager aware, he was gracious and apologetic and did reduce our bill accordingly. I'd like to think we visited on a bad day and was grateful that the manager accepted our concerns and dealt with them swiftly and discreetly.
    Piccolino Caffe Grande ManchesterResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're very sorry to hear that parts of your meal didn't meet expectations, particularly the seafood pasta and ravioli, and we understand how frustrating it must have been—especially during a busy evening. We also apologize for the confusion around the drinks order. That said, we're grateful for your kind words about the tiramisu, the service from our team, and the way our manager handled your concerns. We truly value your understanding and are glad we had the chance to make things right before you left. Your feedback is incredibly important to us and will be shared with our kitchen and bar teams to ensure we improve. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on a better day and provide the experience you rightfully expected

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  4. Susan

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunning food with wonderful attentive service. A pleasure from start to finish x Thankyou x
    Piccolino Caffe Grande ManchesterResponded on 5 May 2025
    Ciao Susan, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food and service,it means the world to our team. We hope to welcome you back again very soon. Kindest regards Sebastian Rios Guerra General Manager

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  5. jeffrey VIP

    London78 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am a regular customer at the collingham restaurant near Leeds. They are one of the finest run restaurants I go to. Manchester is a class act and a close second. Give it a try.
    Piccolino Caffe Grande ManchesterResponded on 4 May 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are happy to hear you had a great time dining with us. We hope to see you again soon! Kind regards, Sebastian

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  6. Siobhán VIP

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really beautiful dinner, lovely evening, great service and ambience, highly recommend!
    Piccolino Caffe Grande ManchesterResponded on 4 May 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience and enjoyed both our service and the delicious meal. We hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, Sebastian

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  7. Frank

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 25 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food arrived , and I sent it back , because it was cold. 2 fresh meals returned, food was slightly hotter. But overall not enough . Disappointed.
    Piccolino Caffe Grande ManchesterResponded on 4 May 2025
    Ciao Frank Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We're very sorry to hear that your meals arrived cold and that the replacements didn’t meet your expectations. We understand how disappointing this must have been and truly regret that we fell short of providing the quality experience you deserve. Please be assured that your feedback has been shared with our kitchen and delivery teams so we can prevent this from happening in the future. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we hope to have the chance to serve you better in the future. Warm regards, Sebastian Rios Guerra General Manager

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  8. Bonnie

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    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 on 20 April 2025
    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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  9. Tracy

    Manchester3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    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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  10. 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 on 17 April 2025
    Hi Suzanne thank you Hope to see you soon SEbastian

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Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 42 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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