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Pizzeria - Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester

4.6
4.6
766 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 68 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.

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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

  • 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 766 people are saying

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

    Lively

  • 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 "delicious food" and "wonderful ambience." Guests praise the "attentive service" and "fantastic" Italian cuisine. The vibrant environment is complemented by "friendly staff" and a "great wine selection." Perfect for any occasion, it remains a "favourite place" for both regulars and newcomers.
766 Reviews
  1. Stefan

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Sam

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    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 1 day ago
    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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  3. Tracy

    Manchester2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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 1 day ago
    Hi Tracy thank you Sebastian

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  4. James

    Yorkshire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

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

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  5. Andrew

    Manchester11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  6. Lisa VIP

    Lancashire2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We are regulars and have been many times, all of which have been excellent however we went on a Saturday, it was extremely busy and this seemed to impact our experience. Our starters were all great but our mains lacked flavour, particularly the pasta dishes and the portion sizes were definitely on the smaller side, looked like half portions on the plate. Again I must say this is the first! Also the toilets were pretty grim, toilet roll all over the floor, dirty toilet seats, empty toilet rolls all over, not something we’ve experienced previously. In summary I don’t think we’d return on a Saturday evening. For 4 adults the bill came to £275.

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  7. Corg VIP

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was okay but overpriced for what it was. Service was fine although struggled to get attention from waiting staff when the restaurant became busy.
    Piccolino Caffe Grande ManchesterResponded on 23 March 2025
    Ciao Corg, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you found the food enjoyable and the service fine, but we’re sorry to learn that you felt it didn’t offer the best value and that getting staff attention was challenging during busy times. We always strive to provide a high-quality experience for all our guests, and we truly appreciate your insights as they help us improve. We’ll take your comments on board and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a better experience in the future. Best regards, Sebastian Rios Guerra General Manager

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  8. Steve VIP

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant if you can get a booth, some of the tables aren’t great
    Piccolino Caffe Grande ManchesterResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! We’re thrilled that you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon! 😊

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  9. Sharon

    Manchester3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The oysters were served beautifully and tasted wonderful. The service was great and our waiter extremely friendly and welcoming. The oyster cheeks were cooked to perfection.
    Piccolino Caffe Grande ManchesterResponded on 1 March 2025
    Thank you for your 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing 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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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, lovely environment! Jennifer our server was incredible!!
    Piccolino Caffe Grande ManchesterResponded on 1 March 2025
    Thank you for your 5-star review! We are happy to hear you had a great time dining with us and I have passed along your lovely comments to Jennifer. We hope to see you again soon! Kind regards, Sebastian

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Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester is rated 4.6 stars by 766 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 68 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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