I'm definitely going to give this place another chance because I heard great things about it, the…read morestarters were all wonderful. The crab and carbonara pastas were delicious, but I was beyond disappointed with the bolognese. It's obviously the restaurants recipe and people must like it if it's still on the menu, but in my opinion is was very sloppy. I did not enjoy it at all. I ended up switching dishes with my husband (he ordered the crab pasta). We also ordered cocktails and they were all delicious. The staff was very friendly, the restaurant is very nice. We also liked that many of the staff was Italian or my husband seems to think so, so that was cool. Next, we will be trying the location in Didsbury.

Piccolino is a reliably nice place to eat, the restaurants are all very elegant and the staff are…read morevery friendly. We went on one of the best evenings of the summer so even though it was Tuesday it was packed and service was very slow but we weren't too bothered given the pleasant weather and surroundings. Food wise we had decent seafood starters of crab and scallop and then bf had a calzone which he really enjoyed and I had tagliatelle with summer truffle - I went for large which was a bit of an error as it was massive but somehow I still managed to eat it all. It's a nice touch that the menus contain information about where all the ingredients are sourced - despite Piccolino being a chain you get the impression it's food and service first rather than brand (or quality food and service is the brand). I don't think you will have a mindblowing dish here but you won't go too wrong either.

very yummy food. Toilet is clean. Staff lovely. pepperoni pizza is incredible. Football shirts are…read morecool. Great deal on Thursday.

Fab mediteranian food, very varied menu not over priced a great place to eat with a super holiday…read morefeel atmosphere! Staff here are very friendly and helpful and nothing seems too much trouble.

Amazing food and peopleread more

I love this place, we've been eating here for probably 10 years or so now and have never been…read moredisappointed. Top quality Italian food and service to match. The place has a family feel to it and the waiting staff are so welcoming and make the dining experience a truly enjoyable one. I would recommend the pizzas and the garlic bread with NQ sauce - absolutely out of this world!!! Prices are really reasonable and I spend as many birthday celebrations and anniversaries eating here. 10/10

Not bad, not great. The garlic bread was fresh and tasty, the mussels were slightly overcooked but…read morethe sauce was lovely. The gnocci, was again a little overcooked and was very stodgy. The lasagna was tasty but presentation left a lot to be desired. The ambience is nice but the service could be friendlier. I had a pleasant evening but wouldn't rush back.

Food is out of this world but we went on Saturday and due to it being really busy the service let…read morethen down!!

This place is great, the chef is in the know. All the food was amazing, it's romantic but it's…read morealso great for families. The menu is extensively pleasing, there is literally something for everyone. I had a venison dish of the special menu, the flavors were constructed very well. They have pizza, pasta, salads and main meat or vegetarian dishes. My wife had a great dish with pancetta, mushroom and truffle oil. It was perfect. They have Italian beer on tap, local beers in the bottle, Italian beer on tap and a great wine selection.

Very good Italian, very garlicy so if your not so keen you'd have to let them know, me on the other…read morehand I love garlic! Lovely house red as well. All round fantastic meal. Decor was really nice as well, not at all what you'd expect from a quaint little English village, very modern. They also have one of those open kitchens where you can watch them cook the pizza's in a big stove.

Food was great especially the ragout pasta with big chunks of meat. Service was great. Ambience was…read moreperfect. Very convenient location.

The best Italian in Heaton moor. Staff are lovely and the food is always top quality. As a lover of…read moreItalian food I have visited Italy a few times and can honestly say that Avanti serves just as good quality as the food over there. HIGHLY recommend their home made cheesecakes! Delicious!