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	Cocotoo To successfully transform a huge railway arch into a popular Italian restaurant you need gusto and vision. Fortunately, the friendly people behind Manchester’s Cocotoo have plenty of both. What’s most distinctive about this wonderfully over-the-top venue is its beautiful arched ceilings – colourful domes are painted with spectacular replicas of Sistine Chapel frescoes. Twinkly lights, a happy crowd and water features contribute further to a memorable night out. Reliably fresh pasta, pizzas and well-made Italian classics are prepared in full view in an open kitchen. Cocotoo is very much a stalwart of the city’s thriving restaurant scene, great for pre-theatre suppers if you're visiting the nearby Palace, and a favourite venue for showbiz parties. Cuisine: Italian Location: 57 Whitworth Street West, Manchester, M1 5WW [Map]	via Toptable

	Piccolino A gem of a restaurant in the very centre of Manchester – on Clarence Street – Piccolino is a little Italian which is big on style. A favourite with after work and pre-bar diners as well as those visiting nearby theatres, Piccolino is attractively decorated to combine comfort and style with a long, well stocked bar and open kitchen. It’s here in full view of diners that Piccolino’s chefs go to work creating the fresh, flavoursome Italian dishes which have earned this well loved chain its enviable reputation. Seasonally changing the menus are full of modern and traditional Italian favourites put together with skill right here on the premises. Cuisine: Italian Location: 8 Clarence Street, Deansgate, Manchester, M2 4DW [Map]	via Toptable

	Piccolino Rustic meets modern in Didsbury’s Piccolino, an Italian restaurant which has quickly captured the hearts of the locals. Spacious and comfortable, Piccolino has been decorated to make the most of the light, airy space it calls home. Furnishings are simple and classic, colours are neutral and earthy. Outside, Piccolino offers a sun-drenched terrace ideal for lingering over coffees or enjoying summertime dining, making this the most popular restaurant in the area for al fresco dining. Using fresh, seasonal ingredients, Didsbury’s Piccolino offers authentic Italian food with a modern twist. Basics such as pasta are made on site, assuring diners that whatever they choose will be of the very highest, most delicious quality. Cuisine: Italian Location: 6 Lapwing Lane, Didsbury, M20 2WS [Map]	via Toptable

	San Carlo Set in the hub of Manchester's King Street West, this brand-new concept restaurant is the feather in the cap of the San Carlo group's award-winning chain of Italian restaurants. A departure from the regular San Carlo formula, the dining room boasts an open, light and airy all-white space with red accents, and a stylish bar and lounge area perfect for pre/post dinner drinks. The menu is an lavish celebration of traditional seafood-led Italian cuisine, and favourite dishes include the Scallops San Carlo; Tagliatelle Monte Carlo – pasta served with sautéed shallots and diced monkfish in a creamy tomato and white wine sauce; and the traditional spiced Italian sausages cooked with Borlotti beans. Cuisine: Italian Location: 40 - 42 Kings Street West, Manchester, M3 2WY [Map]	via Toptable

	San Rocco The first branch in Sergio Stefano's renowned San Rocco Italian restaurant chain, this eatery in Manchester's South King Street opened in 1971 and has been a hit ever since. The light-filled dining room – with wooden floors, crisp white linens, potted plants and open-plan stainless steel kitchen – has a cosmopolitan ambience ideal for business meetings and stylish get-togethers with friends and family. Signature dishes from the traditional Italian menu include the Penne al Salmone in a creamy tomato sauce; the Filetto alla Griglia – fillet steak with grilled cherry tomatoes and field mushrooms with rosemary potatoes; and the Risotto al Pollo with barbecued chicken, peas and tomatoes. San Rocco also has an excellent Italian-led wine list. Cuisine: Italian Location: 14 South King Street, Manchester, M2 6DW [Map]	via Toptable

	San Rocco San Rocco in Cheetham Village, situated in a modern corner building on the Bury Old Road, is part of the successful San Rocco Italian restaurant chain. With large arched windows, wooden floors, potted plants and bright orange feature walls, the restaurant is a laid-back and cosy place for meals with friends and family. Favourite dishes include the Cannelloni alla Romana – pasta filled with spinach, ricotta and minced beef; the Pizza Diavola with spicy salami, onions and chilli oil; and the Anatra Arrosta – a crispy roasted half duck with caramelised apples, sultanas and a Calvados sauce. San Rocco boasts a stylish bar ideal for pre-dinner drinks as well as an excellent Italian-led wine list. Cuisine: Italian Location: 96 Bury Old Road, Cheetham Village, Manchester, M8 5BW [Map]	via Toptable

	Stock This classy restaurant is widely recognised as one of Manchester’s best Italians. It occupies the fine Old Stock Exchange building whose magnificent 50-foot domed ceiling and original marble features create instant atmosphere. Sophisticated and relatively expensive, it’s cheaper at lunchtime when there are good fixed-price menus. Stock’s food reflects the best of southern Italian cooking – hearty, inventive and full of robust flavours. A starter of thinly-sliced two-month-aged boned rolled shoulder of pork served with buffalo mozzarella and spiced olives is a delicious example. Another is veal loin steak on a bed of spinach with gorgonzola and cream, perfectly matched with your pick from the award-winning wine list. Jazz duos, trios and quartets play to an appreciative audience on Friday nights from 8pm. Cuisine: Italian Location: The Stock Exchange, 4 Norfolk Street, Manchester, M2 1DW [Map]	via Toptable

	Villaggio A welcome addition to Manchester’s Canal Street, Villaggio opened its doors in June 2005. This Italian restaurant is spread over two floors, with the contemporary decor enhanced by stylish lighting, exposed brickwork and polished wooden floors. The menu at Villaggio is extensive and great value for money, with the modern Italian cuisine freshly prepared in-house. The Express Menu (12-5pm) and Set Menu (12-7pm) offer especially good deals. Our favourite dishes include the Polpette con Pomodoro – homemade meatballs with a garlic, oregano tomato sauce; and the Tortellini Quattro Formaggio – ricotta spinach tortellini, with mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan, dolcelatte cheese, and cream. Cuisine: Italian Location: 44 Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3WD [Map]	via Toptable

	Zizzi Italian restaurant chain Zizzi opened the doors of its very first branch in London's Chiswick in 1999. Now there are over 100 branches, all decorated in an appealing contemporary style. Wood-fired ovens, open kitchens and modern interior design with locally influenced art features make for a vibrant atmosphere. As for the food, they serve up a variety of traditional Italian dishes including all the usual suspects: salads, antipasti, pasta, pizza, calzone, risotto as well as fish and meat mains and desserts. What Zizzi really pride themselves on is sourcing good quality ingredients; salads are dressed with white balsamic vinegar from Modena, for example, and offer Goddess Olives, a variety known for their firm flesh and nutty flavour. The modestly priced wine list is dominated by Italian wines, starting at £13.45 for a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. Didsbury's Zizzi is housed in a beautiful old building - one of the original Didsbury Dozen pubs, and has been renovated accordingly. Customers can also enjoy a large outdoor dining area in the summer months. Cuisine: Italian Location: 700 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2DN [Map]	via Toptable

	Zizzi Italian restaurant chain Zizzi opened the doors of its very first branch in London's Chiswick in 1999. Now there are over 100 branches, all decorated in an appealing contemporary style. Wood-fired ovens, open kitchens and modern interior design with locally influenced art features make for a vibrant atmosphere. As for the food, they serve up a variety of traditional Italian dishes including all the usual suspects: salads, antipasti, pasta, pizza, calzone, risotto as well as fish and meat mains and desserts. What Zizzi really pride themselves on is sourcing good quality ingredients; salads are dressed with white balsamic vinegar from Modena, for example, and offer Goddess Olives, a variety known for their firm flesh and nutty flavour. The modestly priced wine list is dominated by Italian wines, starting at £13.45 for a Montepulciano d'Abruzzo. The Manchester Spinningfields branch offers some of the best al fresco dining in Manchester, with views over the River Irwell. Cuisine: Italian Location: Left Bank, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3AN [Map]	via Toptable

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