Bravissimi! in Manchester

A couple of weeks ago my boyfriend and I ate here. In addition to the pasta being very delicious, the girl who served us had an excellent sense of attention to service! We talked with her about our stay and trip from Mexico. Totally recommended.

Needed something for lunch before our train and tired of the same old train station fare, so popped into here. We had the pizza calzone and gran pollo wrap, where the wrap was a very thin baked pizza dough, perfect! Ready in minutes. Fresh, simple ingredients with little fuss, but much flavour. One of the most genuine Italian cafes I've been to in some time. Italian radio playing gently you could forget you were in the middle of Manchester.

True Italian cuisine, highly recommended

After a very long day reached Manchester and feeling so hungry and looking for a nice place for a quick bit. Staff were attentive, welcoming, and friendly. Good location because just around station. Need light & healthy meal. The caesar salad was great and prices were pocket friendly. Definitely recommend

The food here is amazing! we loved every bite, and the service was incredibly warm."

Just Perfect. Totally and genuinely Italian!

Very pleasant experience, the food is good and tasty. E specially we’re well received and served by cheerful and friendly staff.

The waiters were very nice and enthusiastic, and the food was very good and tasty. The four of us ate for £33.-, one spaghetti and one pizza. The portions were large and enough for us😋

Stumbled upon this little Italian cafe to try an Aperol and this was absolutely the best one I’ve had in England! The owner was an absolutely fantastic person who wanted me to taste a bit of Italy and he even threw in these lovely little bread snacks for free with my drink. Would highly recommend, I will be coming back to also try the food here.

Needed a hot snack and some drinks before taking the train. Stumbled across this place and ordered a tea, a beer, and their sweet fries. Friendly staff, food and drinks were good, and there was ample space to sit on enjoy. Lovely. Until next time!

Lots of eateries around Manchester Piccadilly station. Decided to try this no frills Italian cafe .. to check if the reviews are true. Friendly bloke, genuinely Italian. The mediterranea pizza is nicely done, not salty but tasted good together with the olives. The Amatriciana pasta tasted good .. not salty but with good flavour. Prices are reasonable.

I just left the place with my son, what can I say 1 the pizza is really good 2 the owner is very nice and 3 finally after 3 days I was able to speak in Italian🇮🇹🇮🇹 highly recommended😎😎💯💯💯💯

Super Italian restaurant!!! I recommend it 100%!! Bolognese word

The waiter has been very polite to us and he eats delicious food, and they didn't take long. A 10

Highly recommended Pleasant and positive atmosphere, thanks to amazing staff! Clean and tidy inside And delicious Italian food

We had a super time here after arriving at the Piccadilly station. My favorite from the orders were the lasagne and the arancini. I do wish there was more cheese on our pizzas though! Viola was our server and really knew her stuff. She also had a warm personality and cheered us all up!

Great service, great food and really comfortable place. Great italian pizza and pasta. We enjoyed it.

It is located in a building right next to Manchester Piccadilly train station, so it is easily accessible, and the owner was very friendly, so it was a very enjoyable meal.

I came in sunday With my friends and we order pizzas. service was quick and staff is very nice and the food was delicious. Thank you so much for your service. I hope we see you soon 🍕🍕🍕😊😉😊😉

Just like home cooking - definitely recommend the pasta Bolognese

Called here today before catching our train, and we were definitely not disappointed it was fantastic, traditional carbonara was fresh, and full of flavour.. they advised us to add mozzarella to our garlic bread. What was the best we've ever had, highly recommend 👌🏼 Well done

i do not recommend eating out here, I got slightly disappointed, pizza base was not baked enough and ingredients turned into disgusting brew. Even though i am a pizza lover i could not eat the whole one, worth to notice that 36cm of pizza costs here 14 pounds, that is far too much for such a big mistake

Had a lovely lunch in Bravissimi, the food was authentic and good value for money! I decided to stay downstairs as I was in a rush, but they have a lovely upstairs with a covered balcony, I’m looking forward to try that on a nice day. There is no need to book as the restaurant accepts walk in, and the food was served quickly. Service was excellent. I had a 12” funghi and prosciutto, with mushrooms and Parma ham and I would highly recommend it. The base was Roman style, thin and crispy, just as I like it, and the toppings were fresh and tasty, they come from Italy as it was explained by the staff. This is a true authentic gem, and I am looking forward to visit again :)

We went to eat, we ordered two pizzas and a plate of spaghetti bolognese. It is a fast food style restaurant, you order and you have to bring things to the table with some trays. The workers were very friendly. It has two floors, the upper one was cleaner and more welcoming and has a covered terrace. On the lower one there is all the bustle of people leaving or going to the station. The food was good and well priced.

Fantastically good food, and very pleasant service and host. Talk to the ovner and understand him. Comeback for sure!!

Really good food, very friendly owner. Want to recommend this place to everyone, talk to the owner, understand him and love him!

Quiet, very welcoming, staff very friendly, the man very kindly boxed up our lasagne left overs. The food was delicious, would highly recommend.

Expensive for pre cooked pasta and where the spaghetti had been cut into 4cm pieces. Mine came with lots of runny sauce but my daughter ordered the same and got none at all. Pay up front is always a sign…..would have been happy paying half the amount for what was served.

brilliant and tasty food and such friendly staff would definitely come here again

order was 1 minute early but not very hot. pizza quality was otherwise excellent with a thin crispy base.

Ordered two pizzas from here from the bar a few doors down (a service the bar provide) . Neither of the pizzas had any cheese on them. They also tasted of cardboard.

great food. friendly, helpful staff. nice and clean place. Everything is OK. advised! very good food. very nice staff. lovely place. love everything.

Overpriced rubbish, dirty tables and cutlery, flies buzzing about . Food passable, wine awful

Came in for a quick carbonara before catching my train home. It was up there with some of the best pasta I’ve ever had! Really lovely staff as well. I look forward to returning.

The lady was so nice the pizza was so soggy

Food is so so greasy and tasteless!

the wrap was poorly made :( disappointing!

Simple italian food but tastes fantastic. Staff is also very welcoming. On our weekend trip we came twice. Definitely a nice place.

The pizzeria reduced to its simplest expression: 1 room upstairs, but you do the service: you order downstairs, you are given a beeper that vibrates when you need to pick up. I know it's not new, but the price is not "cheaper". As for the food, ok but nothing more. Lasagna a little stuffy, the other pastas are OK. Margarita pizza is pretty flat. The mozzarella salad: half a tomato with 5 slices of mozzarella, without forgetting THE basil leaf: a little expensive... Friendly welcome.

Amazing pizza and lovely seating upstairs on the balcony. Made it feel like we were abroad. Lovely staff.

Me and my wife were looking for an Italian for lunch after a killers concert. We found this place and absolutely loved it. It's a small family owned place and the owner and other staff made us feel very welcome. The food is authentic Italian. I had a pizza and my wife the lasagna. I would highly recommend this to anyone

Best pasta place I've ever been to in Manchester, highly recommend it 👌

Had a simple tomato penne and it was delicious - super flavourful sauce with the right texture. Very recommended. Atmosphere is very casual, though I didn't see the upstairs stating. Great choice if you're waiting for a train or just in the area and want something delicious and healthy. I would love to see Sanbittèr or similar on the menu. Sanpellegrino's soft drinks are less exciting.

The service was amazing! Our food was served in around 2 minutes, and many options in their toppings and drinks, some of the greatest Italian food I've eaten! The only nitpick I have is that there is not much variety in their non-alcoholic and Coffee drinks, only that! The atmosphere was nice with the vibrant lights and floral decorations! Also an upstairs area! This is one of the greatest Italian restaurants I've been to!

Hands down, Bravissimi! serves the best pizza in the UK and probably outside Italy. The crust was perfectly crispy, the toppings were fresh and flavourful, and each bite transported me straight back to Italy. Their desserts are equally delicious, offering a sweet finish to an already amazing meal. A little piece of heaven. Staff are also friendly and welcoming. It’s clear they are passionate about what they do, and it truly enhances the overall experience. I’m looking forward to trying other items on their menu. If their pasta and other Italian specialties are anything like their pizza and desserts, I know I’m in for a treat. Highly recommend this gem in Manchester for anyone craving authentic Italian cuisine!

Lasagne was terrible no meat all pasta & bechamel thick sauce don’t bother wasting your money as it was inedible we ordered 2 & threw both in the bin

Ordered 2 Lasagne which was terrible no meat all thick bechamel & pasta overcooked & dry waste of money literally threw both orders in the bin

Disappointing ! Based on previous reviews decided to give this place a try. After a flight and train journey - wanted hot food . Unfortunately we didn’t realise that the restaurant is basically self service and as we decided to sit upstairs - this meant several trips for us -up and down stairs for food and drinks. No Lift . The table & surroundings were dirty. The food was tasty but cold - for the price - in terms of service, quality, surroundings - overpriced and not value for money. Would not recommend and would not visit again.

The “food” is inedible. Period. Not to mention expesive.

This place was a great surprise to find. Friendly staff and awesome vegan options. Food that tastes like it was homemade.

That was truly the worst experience I’ve ever had

Pizza was so fresh and full of taste. We had two different kind of pollo pizzas and both were excellent. Highly recommended!

Disappointing Experience at Bravissimi My recent visit to Bravissimi left much to be desired. Despite the promising reputation, the experience fell short on several fronts. Firstly, the wait time was excessively long, leaving us frustrated and impatient. Secondly, the pizza Calzone we ordered was disappointingly greasy, lacking the promised flavors and quality. Lastly, the overall cleanliness of the establishment was subpar, raising concerns about hygiene standards. Unfortunately, based on these experiences, I cannot recommend Bravissimi to others.

Got in to Manchester after a very long day of driving down from Inverness. Needed a nice hearty meal, and the lasagna and Golosa pizza here fit the bill pretty well! The caesar salad was great too. Employees were attentive, welcoming, and friendly. Would definitely recommend!

Great pizza and nice, friendly staff! Advised!

There are not many seats in the store near Manchester Piccadilly station, but most people ate quite quickly. The service staff were very enthusiastic and friendly. The portions of pizza and pasta we ordered were very large. Big, we were very satisfied with the meal, but the pizza was a bit salty. Fortunately, there is water in the store for self-service drinking. If we have the opportunity to come to Manchester again, we will definitely come back to try other meals😋.

The staff is very friendly and the food is delicious! The pizza and pasta are both delicious and the portions are generous. The price is relatively affordable in the UK, I highly recommend it!

Cooking quite quickly, dough and sauce correct but not homemade, pizza good thin crust rather successful, industrial cesar salad vinaigrette could be improved. Quality, fair price because moderate price

Driver was amazing, my train was delayed but still waited, said I would provide a tip but cannot see option to do so, what a legend

A great place, reminded me of eating pizza in Italy. Friendly staff, great food, good prices.

Such a great spot for an authentic Italian food whilst not costing too much money. Conveniently located nearby the train station this restaurant succeeds my experiences of food in the area. The pizza I had was fresh and delicious, the fries portion was massive and really tasty. I was so pleased I ended up dining there. Will be visiting again if I happen to be in area again.

Food said it was delivered but wasn’t: appalling. Also not fair on the restaurant

Had a very refreshing tuna salad here for lunch at a very reasonable price. Lovely service. Would very much recommend.

After discovering this restaurant, my colleagues and I went there practically every evening during our stay in Manchester. Very well connected to public transport. The owner is a very nice and approachable person. The food is very good and the ingredients are of high quality, it almost feels like being at home despite the distance from Italy. Highly recommended for anyone passing through those parts, I hope to return one day!

Great place near the central station. We took pasta carbonara and pizza with halepenjo and everything was good and tasty.

Brilliant pizza every time, the lasagne sets a new standard. The salads are good and firm but not extravagant.

A great wee Italian restaurant. Food was tasty and service was good.

pizza was beautiful but little salty overall 7/10

Amazing foods and Lovely place.

It's the perfect place to go to eat if you want real Italian food. The service was excellent, very friendly and they also speak Spanish. The food is quite well priced and everything is very delicious. They recommended lasagna to us and the truth is that it was a great success. We also liked the pizzas a lot. To return without any doubt.

We tried an experimental tiramisu, it was good. Very nice and relaxing atmosphere with true Italians

I couldn’t eat cold chicken Caesar salad, with a lot of dressing and chicken parts far apart. I simply ordered wrong portion this time.

Great little place for a quick bite to eat. The staff were friendly and the food was fresh and came out quickly, although my pizza was slightly soggy in the middle, otherwise tasty. We were the only ones there at the time, but it was later on a Sunday and the weather was stormy.

Pizza normale non come la vera pizza italiana. Un po’ pesante sia impasto che il condimento usato. Proprietario simpatico

This place is great and deserves more business. Very nice food which is served quickly and at good value. Had the Lasagna which was tasty and authentic, with a good serving size. Will be back!

Cenato due volte durante il mio soggiorno a Manchester, ottimi piatti di pasta ed ottima pizza. Ragazze italiane simpatiche e gentili

Italiano Viro viro 🙏🏼 I really love the food and I enjoyed my time there ❤️ thanks for the atmosphere 🇲🇦🇮🇹

Very friendly service, tasty food in big portions

I love this restaurant. I go in-person and you can see from my order history that I have ordered before. The delivery man was also friendly but....1. The pizza box and arancini balls bag were wet from the rain and the food was stone cold. I mean stone cold. you can microwave pizza so this has been a really disappointing meal. Either it was sat on the side for a long time and/or the driver go the the order wet

Personnel très chaleureux et serviable .Je recommande

Lasagna was chucked in upside down. Bit into it and it was frozen cold so had to heat it up. Chips are also soggy and cold. Delivery time kept gettinf pushed back also

Lovely Italian spot by Piccadilly station amongst all the chains and junk food. Service was friendly and familial, and the pasta I ordered for takeaway (Puttanesca) to eat on the train was generously portioned for the price and delicious. Simple, but great & classic Italian meals.

The food is quite nice and hearty very value for money given its so close to the train station.

pizza was cold, salty and the crust was rock hard absolutely inedible and the fries were just warm. honestly go somewhere else not worth £23 unfortunately

One of the best Italian restaurants in Manchester. Authentic.

Good Italian food. Great service. Selections for both adults and kids. A bit cold with the entrance door always opening and closing.

A quick and tasty meal before my train. Could tell it was made fresh and to order.

Not good value for money - we paid £96 for the order, but it was not worth it.

Fantastic Italian food. If you like pasta then this is the place. Amazing food.

Such a great spot for Italian food. I tried aperol spritz and it was so fresh and amazing! The pizza was delicious tooo. We even took back some biscoff cheescake jars and they were incredible. All the ingredients were fresh and there was value for money.

Nice quiet place for awesome Italian food. Crew was warm and friendly. Pizza was great as well as the pasta 👍🏻

Très bonne pizza, le goût est top.. je recommande 🤤🤤

Good as always first time having Italian salad

The food was terrible and I won't order from this place again.

Absolutely fantastic. I lived in Roma for 5 years. Finally I found the real Italian taste. Thank you. Great service, tasty food.

Excellent food and welcoming hospitality. Some of the best pizza I’ve had yet and served fast.

Great carbonara pasta and the guy in there was a very nice and friendly Italian, a total mood lifter. Plus great Italian espresso coffee.

The food was amazing, the Lasagna is flavorful and a good sized portion. The Ananas e Cotto pizza was perfect, just the right amount of toppings on a delicious crust. You can tell the owner is very passionate about what he does, the service is wonderful!

Very nice pizza, actually have meat on it. Test good as well. Puttanesca pasta is a bit salty. Generally really good

Went here for a quick lunch and a coffee before a show at the O2. My friend ordered the Pollo P.L.T. as a Panozzi, and I ordered the Toscana as a Piadina. Unfortunately, the ingredients were not fresh. The ground meat was fully dried out and too hard to chew. The coffee was fine and the service was great. I hope the pizzas are better.