The 30 Best Authentic italian dining in Manchester

“Great pizza and a hospitable owner. Recommend”

“Absolutely fantastic place, probably the best Italian restaurant I have been to. Been a few times now and never disappointed. Very attentive staff, gorgeous food and a really lovely environment to be in. It's relatively small so booking ahead is recommended and definitely worth it.”

“We ordered some food to celebrate St Valentine. We enjoyed it very much. Everything was cooked to perfection and we were very happy with our choice. This was our first ever visit but surely will not be the last. Very friendly and smiley people. They even threw in a gift, Italian made grilled aubergine.”

“Came here tonight for the first time and will definitely be back. The pizza is the tastiest we’ve ever had, all the ingredients were quality. This place has such a nice vibe between the music and friendly staff.”

“I just had a brilliant meal! The food was fantastic, especially the Cal-Italia – all the flavours and the portion size were on point. The staff were super friendly and attentive, checking in on us and making sure we were enjoying everything. My only tiny gripe was that it got a bit loud as the night went on, but that didn't spoil the experience. Overall, I left feeling really happy and would definitely recommend it!”

“Friendly staff, shawarma was delicious, also their garlic bread is very good. Always made fresh to order and as I said the staff are fantastic. Highly recommend.”

“We ordered from Homeboys and were blown away. The fries were golden and crispy, the garlic bread was perfectly buttery with just the right amount of bite — but the star of the show was the Fresh Boy Pizza. That pesto? Hands down the best I’ve ever had. Fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavour. Every bite was a winner. You can tell real care goes into their food. Can’t wait to order again”

“Ordered 2 pizzas for takeaway and the service was quick - staff were friendly and the pizza was delicious. Overall a great experience 5⭐️!”

“Second visit yesterday and it didn’t disappoint. Great choice of pizzas that are real tasty with lovely thin bases. Fantastic service, already looking forward to my next visit!”

“Awesome GF pizza, but uses the same woodfired oven for all pizzas so always potential risk. I've been here maybe 20 times and never had a reaction to the pizza though so they must be careful with how they managed it. BYOB or have a Tory Fanta like true people of culture.”

“Seating is available upstairs and downstairs . Welcoming atmosphere . Good selection of Mediterranean based food , which was so good ! And beautifully presented . The waiters are brilliant , attentive, and knowledgeable with what the restaurant has to offer, we couldn't fault anything , we will definitely be going back 10/10”

“Amazing! We went last week and could not fault it. My only regret is not going sooner. The prawns and Carbonara were incredible - highly highly recommend! Very reasonably priced as well :)”

“The best little Italian restaurant this side of New York.... Or Italy. Wonderful food and exceptional service....attention to detail for our anniversary meal... Even buying us a gift and card. Will be a regular place to eat out for us.”

“I moved to Didsbury with my friends and we decided to try the various options at the many restaurants. Here we found a warm welcome and a very pleasant atmosphere. The restaurant is clean, the service is smooth and fast, and the staff was truly excellent. As for the food, the fillet steak with green peppercorns was superb, the seafood risotto was excellent, and the breaded cheese. You've gained two new customers, see you soon, and thank you to the staff.”

“I’ve been going to Roma since 1999. That makes me feel oldddd, but other than the building becoming a part of Morrisons all those years ago, nothing else has changed. That’s a great thing. Superb coffee, great service, lovely staff, high quality deli produce and products, and the Tonno Bianco pizza is still my favourite pizza of all time. I’d always highly recommend this fantastic deli/cafe”

“Great place. Staff know their menu and helped us choose. Pasta dishes were hearty and rich. Lovely atmosphere, feels busy but cosy.”

“I came to have dinner here with my family on my birthday. I was very impressed with food and service. The waiter Jivani is very intensive. The food was delicious. And definitely come back again. Recommended food: Saesar salad, Mussels. Salmom finocchi, Fudge cake and Cheese cake.”

“1st time visiting last night (saturday). Fantastic atmosphere, very friendly staff and excellent food. Definitely be visiting again.”

“Pizzas taste amazing, nice amount of variety too. Staff are friendly and attentive. Lovely place”

“Had our first visit last night, so impressed, gorgeous food, lovely people, great atmosphere and real value for money. We will definitely be back! Soon!”

“Excellent food would definitely come back!”

“What a gorgeous little restaurant! The food was delicious, I had a really good quality thick steak and my partner’s lamb shank was also spot on. Seriously impressed and the service was fantastic, Samed looked after us and was absolutely brilliant as was his colleague. Really great service and really great food, such a great place. We travelled from Yorkshire to come here and will definitely be coming again. Thanks for a fantastic night.”

“Tonight they gave us an absolutely perfect dining experience for our birthday celebrations. The food was delicious and services was spot on, friendly but not intrusive. I would highly recommend for any occasion to anyone who likes excellent quality Italian food.”

“Good service, delicious hearty food at reasonable price. There are also parking spaces for restaurant clients at the back of the building. Would come back for more”

“Visited Cocos last night with my husband. All I can say is fantastic from start to finish. Atmosphere was lovely, staff were amazing who couldn’t do more for us. The chef greeted us which was a lovely personal experience. And the food delicious. Will definitely be going back again. You’ll need to book though.”

“Genuinely the best pizza you’ll ever have, every time I’ve come it has always been fresh. Not a single bad thing to say 10/10”

“Went for a birthday dinner, the staff were polite and pleasant throughout and the owner was beyond lovely, treating all his customers and staff with tremendous respect. The food quality is outstanding and the portions are generous with very fair prices for what you receive. 10/10 would eat there again.”

“Always our favourite restaurant. Good service, friendly atmosphere and we love the food.”

“Fantastic Neapolitan pizza, with creative and delicious sides and small plates. The location is perfect for summer days sat outside at the front with friends. It can book up quickly so make sure to ring for a reservation otherwise you may be struggling to get in.”

“We love this place, fabulous service, amazing food, all the drinks you'd want...always top notch. Try the meatballs, they are so tasty and fresh.”