After taking a stroll we decided to pop in here for dinner…read more We were pleasantly approached by a waiter wearing a visor who asked if we wanted to be seated indoors or out. The venue itself was very open and spacious with several depictions of Leonardo D'vinci art from the Vatican on the ceiling and walls. The outside area beheld a lovely forest scenery but it was too windy despite the warm sun so we retreated back inside. I will be honest, the prices were a bit steeper than I expected. Starters from £7 upwards and mains from £12 to £30 or more. The selection was diverse though, (see photo). It did take a while to get a drink because they were a little busy being Saturday but they were all pleasant. I ordered a glass of pinot grigio along with a spicy pork sausage in red wine sauce and a Ciro linguine which included monkfish, scallops, King prawns, squid and mussels in a tomato sauce. My other half had the mozzarella in parmaham followed by paridiso linguine containing crab meat and King prawns in a garlic lemon creamy sauce. The sausage was really tasty and came with some fresh flat bread to dunk into the rich sauce . On receiving my main I was offered a sprinkling of parmesan cheese which complimented the dish. There was only a couple pieces of monkfish and scallops but lots of prawns and squid. It all tasted fresh and plesant but preferred the richer sauce the sausage had been floating in. My partners starter was really good although a little stingey with the parmaham. His main was also good with strong tasting crab. To finish we both enjoyed a coffee, mine being a liqueur one of course. Overall we enjoyed the experience, its a nice venue but because Italian food has such simple ingredients I find it quite easy to find someone who does it better. I did find it a little over priced for some dishes and could have placed more certain ingredients on the plate. I have simply just had better for less. Would I come back? Yes I would come back with a member of my family for a special occasion perhaps?

Beautiful food and extremely nice staff.It makes me feel so happy and comfortable because of the…read morefood.

My boyfriend first took me to Sul Lago's for my birthday as a treat, he said it was the best…read moreItalian he'd ever been to and I wasn't disappointed, we've been about half a dozen times since. We generally have a drink at the bar while we waited to be seated and they have a few different cocktails available. You can also look at the lobsters in the tank but I always feel mean on them so I don't look at them! My favourite starter here are the scallops, I could eat them everyday! My favourite main course is the Mushroom Stroganoff which is absolutely delicious although I can't usually eat it all! The desserts are always really nice, we love the cheesecake, and we get an extra piece each to take home! Bad point: I had the King Prawn main course once and really didn't like it, I couldn't eat it and sent it back, it's strange because I love King Prawns but it must've been the way they cooked them or something. They offered me something else but I didn't really want to wait while they cooked something else so I shared my boyfriend's pizza. I was very disappointed when the bill came and they hadn't taken my main course off, which cost £17 or even knocked part of it off. We'd both had three courses each, a bottle of wine and a bottle of water and I felt that taking some off for my main course would have been a nice goodwill gesture but my boyfriend wouldn't let me question it with them. Every restaurant I have ever eaten in, if anybody has ever sent something back, then they haven't paid for it, they might have taken something off if we'd questioned it so I won't hold this against them really. Sul Lago is just through Daisy Nook if you're coming from Ashton, you need a car or taxi to get there, I wouldn't recommend walking through there at night! Overall it is a gorgeous restaurant and I can't wait until we go again.

Sul Lago has to be one of the best Italian resturants in the North Manchester area..if not the…read morewhole of Manchester. We dine here often and have never been disappoimnted in either the level of service (attentive, but not over-crowding) or the food.

Fantastic family-run Italian with an impressive large and stylish interior, hilarious waiters, a…read morereasonably priced and wide ranging standard menu on which most people will find their fave Italian classic but also a specials menu with some really high quality and inventive dishes, that mean this place manages to be both somewhere for a regular family night out and a more fancy dining experience. Also as it's in the suburbs it's useful to know that there is plenty of on site parking! Worth a trip.

Ancora is a Whitworth family staple. Every year, on Christmas Eve, my family and I go to here for a…read morepre Christmas meal. Although we have been let down once or twice, over all the food has always been warming, the service is quick and the staff are truly polite and lovely! I'd say that once or twice out of +20 times isn't too bad! Tonight we went for an early Christmas Eve dinner (as I won't be in Oldham for Christmas) and it was yet again delicious. I decided to have the venison but changed the wild berry and port sauce for the diane - the staff accepted this without a blink and both the meat and sauce were cooked to perfection and the plate was well and truly cleared! We also enjoyed some king prawns, garlic pizza bread (get the tomato it's scrumptious!), and the flat mushrooms with tomato and feta - NOM NOM NOM! A great night had as always - we'll be back!

Absolutely superb. A must stop in Manchester if you are interested in excellent Italian food…read more Everything was prepared on premise. The appetizers- calamari & caprese salad set the stage for wonderful meals of gnocchi, sea food stew, pasta a la norcia and calzone to die for.

On Tripadvisor this place has been consistently ranking high for in excess of a year in the top 10…read moreof all 1360 (listed) restaurants in Manchester. Not having quoted from TA before, but as of today (25/01/15) they are ranking 6th and the 5 above them do not include Italian restaurants, so therefore are Manchester's top Italian restaurant. All that said upon arrival and entry you would wonder why! Then upon commencement of your courses you can easily see why. We had the special for £24.99 of 12 tapas dishes and a HUGE 19"pizza which we were allowed to do half once topping and half another. 4 of us ate more than confortably (inc a Coke) for only £9 each. Our tapas that we chose were chicken wings, tomato rice balls, BBQ ribs, croquettes, meatballs and bruschetta. Then the huge pizza arrived which left your draw dropping! Pros - This place sure hits the spot for taste, value, quality and friendly staff. Even Bruno himself recalled seeing us one time before, which had to be around 9 months previously! Cons - book well in advance to avoid disappointment (although a good friend of mine just before Xmas called in whilst driving passed and got the last table... Alex B way to go dude!) and don't be put off by the small bijoux tranquil surroundings! Go on give it a try! Well worth the drive, or the local tram stop called 'Velopark' (immediately after 'Etihad Campus') which is about 3 mins walk away!

Fantastic Italian food at great prices (big portions too). Great staff. Very clean. Also do an…read moreearly bird menu from 5pm with most of the menu available, at a lower price. Would definite recommend this restaurant

This authentic Italian restaurant is one of the best in Tameside and Greater Manchester. It doesn't…read morelook much from the outset, just a tiny building. But inside it is traditional and cosy. With a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, they will cater for all your needs. Their menu is extensive and portions are large so make sure you are hungry or you will feel that you haven't ate your moneys worth! All food is made fresh and no frozen stuff is involved which is always an added bonus especially for a busy restaurant like this one. If your stuck on what to eat or drink, ask one of the staff who will be happy to help. Their relaxed and friendly attitude are also what makes this place a must-visit!

Excellent food, Excellent Service, Very friendly and welcoming we love going here, like the other…read morereview says, doesn't look much from the outside but Fantastic on the inside, and you feel like ur in Italy and definately not Mossley ! An authentic Italian restaurant and the best I have ever been to

If You want a traditional Italian restaurant , then this is the place. Food is to die for, it is…read morecooked to perfection , from the flavours, the the smell of herbs used , the choice and the taste, well that's on another level. Staff are very attentive and cater to your every need and best thing about it, they are not in your face every 2 seconds,like most. I attended with family and will definitely be going again, well done guys for a fantastic evening. Grazie for a pleasurable night .

Im a regular here. Fantastic food, great staff, lovely drinks choice. The staff/chefs are very…read moreaccommodating, I have a fussy family and we always 'tweak' the items on the menu slightly and the staff are very happy to do this. Faris the owner is a gent and couldn't be more welcoming, his wife Julia is also very welcoming and has the best smile! This is a hidden gem in the small town of Droysden!!