Cenetta in Rochdale

Used to go years ago when it was Fallen Angels but only been a couple of times since it's been Cenetta. I love the decor, it's cozy & feels like eating in a wine cellar but my husband hates it and says it's like a seedy basement! I had calamari which was a huge portion, cooked beautifully but I had to ask for some garlic mayo as it just had a lemon wedge! My friend had mussels which she enjoyed (creamy sauce which I'm not keen on). I had duck with pancetta, cherry & walnut (perfectly cooked, very tender) with a fondant potato which was OK (bit floury rather than waxy). My friend had tagliatelle topped with a salmon steak, again creamy sauce. She said it was very salty in patches & I tried 2 small flakes of the salmon & one was fine, one was very salty - nice though. We had a lush bottle of Primitivo, no room for pud but they looked nice. £50 each including 10%+ tip. The thing that really put me off was the staff banged the back of my chair every time they went past (and it wasn't a squeeze either) and as we were right in the middle opposite the kitchen pass it was upwards of 10 times. I should have said something after the 2nd time but it was 4 different staff members doing it.

Really stands out - amazing restaurant, fabulous food! I would highly recommend to everyone visiting Manchester to dine in your restaurant!

Fabulous food, very attentive staff and a great environment to socialize and to enjoy the experience.

This restaurant is very nicely decorated. The staff are absolutely lovely and make you feel very welcome and looked after. The cocktails are great, food is great. No complaints whatsoever, can’t wait to visit again!

Lovely food and quality service would recommend to all friends and family. Restaurant as a good atmosphere and the tables are well spaced for privacy.

The setting is stunning, an old church turned restaurant, beautiful. The food was lovely as always, we had the ravioli to start which was different and tasty, it helps that starter portions are a thing with the pasta/risotto section of the menu. I had a fillet steak for my main meal, it was cooked beautifully - I thoroughly enjoyed every mouthful. Tiramisu for dessert topped the meal off. A lovely attentive team too!

I had bottomless brunch recently. The service and staff are lovely. It's ashame the food isn't as nice. I was very sick after my brunch. The cocktails were lovely and maybe I had too many?? I've never been so sick in a restaurant. I spoke to a nice gentleman who said he reviewed the CCT footage of us 4 family members at the table and said I was just drunk. I still believe that at 66 years of age my experience wasn't just about the drink. The food was no where near the quality expected of such a reputable restaurant. I must apologise to the staff who unfortunately had to clear up after me. I hope you are appreciated by your employers.

Lovely meal in very good surroundings. The service and quality of the food was really good along with friendly and helpful staff. Definitely going again.

Food and service was absolutely top notch. The staff couldn’t have done enough for us. The food (4 different dishes) was beautiful. Definitely would recommend.

First time here though I have been upstairs to Toby a few times Lovely meal couldn’t fault it. Couldn’t fault the service from arriving to leaving either We will be back for a sneaky sleep &dine soon

Easy to book online, great service and excellent food. The duck main course and Lamb rump was cooked to perfection and just melted in the mouth. Loved every minute of it.

We had a lovely time at Cenetta. A lovely, relaxed feel with kind and friendly staff. Food was amazing too!

A local restaurant offering first class food in a comfortable and welcoming environment. The staff are attentive without fussing and the menu is exactly what one would expect from a place of this high quality, Courses were served in a timely manner and the food really was first class. Highly recommended and will definitely be going again.

We had never been before so didn’t know what to expect, however after only 30 minutes into our bottomless brunch we all decided that we would be back. The food was so nice and there was plenty of it, the staff were lovely and friendly, and the drinks included in bottomless brunch was a good range. Included in our brunch was a range of cocktails or spirits to chose from, for food there was a tower between 2 people which included a number of little bites and a pizza to share in which you could choose 2 toppings. The vegetarian alternatives were also very tasty! We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and we will definitely be back for another brunch!

Great meal and nice atmosphere couldn’t fault the service and the staff were very attentive thanks for a nice evening Jeff and Julie swatkins

Steak was good as always. Paella had a weird taste to much chorizo I think couldn't eat it. Rest of the food was just ok.

Amazing restaurant, came with family for my Mothers birthday and everything was spot on. Very friendly serving staff and cannot fault the food, would definitely recommend the Chicken Crema! 10/10 will come again.

Me and the wife have been going here for our anniversary for years. Lovely hidden gem with good food and a beautiful bar.

The staff were great and the atmosphere was brilliant. We had the freedom to enjoy a birthday in the family with no interference. However that was where the praises end. The steak which I ordered rare you could throw like a frisbee, the chips were hard and dry, and the meatballs had the texture of sandpaper. If you are a kid and looking for a aesthetically pleasing restaurant, be rest assured that the money you spend is purely for the location, looks and alcohol and not the main attraction. Food 3/10 at best

Very nice evening it got very busy and it was rather warm but will be going again

We ate here twice on a recent stay in the Royal Toby, this restaurant is top class the food has to be the nicest I've ever had in an Italian restaurant the staff were very friendly and helpful

This was our first time visiting Cenetta and I would definitely recommend. The food was beautifully presented and you could tell that chef cares about what he produces. The food was full of flavour and really tasty and huge portions! You even got a bread basket when you sat down. The service was also incredible!! There were only 3 staff members on but you wouldn’t have been able to tell! You can tell they care about their job and the service they provide. They are a credit to the restaurant. The vibe of the place was lovely too, it doesn’t feel like you’re in the UK. Overall I’d highly recommend!

Food outstanding, service shocking, cleanliness shocking, this I a restaurant we have been coming to for many year, and this Saturday was our first time of being disappointed!!

Ist time dining was 50 years ago loved it...

My dish was disappointing, just a bad choice on my part. Other people's food in my party was very nice.

What a beautiful restaurant hidden at the side of a hotel. As you walk down the stairs and then see the bar area the centre piece is beautiful. The food is divine and team members are so welcoming and friendly makes the visit.

Pretty noisy until the adjoining table finally left which spoilt the atmosphere. The food quality was about average, the service was very good.

Had a lovely meal for father's day. Staff very helpful and no long waits between courses.

The serves was amazing especially Greg made us all laugh taking our order starter and main without writing it down and got everything correct even how the steaks were to be cooked and the serves in the restaurant was brilliant.

Fantastic place, nice little gem.

we were here on sleep & Dine Deal , Sad to have to say we felt let down with the food, especially the scallops out of 3 only one was warm ! The Waiter was very nice about it and were replaced, there were 3 chefs in kitchen that night none of whom looked very happy , the restaurant had only 3 tables with Diners in , we ate at 8.30pm . so our thoughts were food should be good when not busy. The rest was just ok no more ! i have used sleep & Dine for years this has been the worst visit, it will be the last time we dine in Cennetta when we return it will be in the Toby dining area . we had the supplement removed from my partners steak .

Excellent food and service. I had the prawn and chorizo gamberini and it was really tasty. If I lived closer I’d be back soon!

This restaurant prides itself on good service and outstanding food. With polite and attentive staff, If Italian food is your go to ? I would highly recommend this quirky and atmospheric restaurant. We had a lovely evening and will definitely return.

Not been for a while won't be going again. Scallops cold garlic bread not clever meatballs not Italian. Hubby said his lasagna was the dryest thing he's ever eaten I ordered fillet steak Rossini. Never had anything so bad It really shows there are no Italians in the kitchen food was not good and no love went into the poor effort called italian.wont visit again.

Amazing!! as usual. Never fails to impress. Went for husbands birthday and the waiting staff could not do enough for us. Food was delicious 10/10

Great Service was there for a wake My pal's Dad 😢 so wasn't a party has such great food, staff very attentive to everyone's needs at this sad time.

Ten of us dined here last night. Two of us agreed that our food was terrible. Four or five of the others later admitted that theirs was also poor. The remainder said theirs' was 'all right'. Firstly - my wife's Cannelloni: 'Nduja, chorizo & mascarpone filled pasta tubes with piccolo pepper tomato sauce & Parmesan' appeared to have been finished with cream - neither mentioned in the menu nor ever in human experience used in cannelloni. The Spanish origin chorizo was also a bit puzzling in an Italian restaurant. My Wife ate a couple of mouthfuls and left the rest. Secondly - my Pork & beef meatball spaghetti: 'Pork & beef meatballs in a tomato & herb sauce'. Never have I ever tasted a tomato sauce in an Italian restaurant where the basis of the sauce was tomato ketchup! I had one taste of the spaghetti with ketchup and left the rest. The meatballs weren't very good, but I was hungry and they were the least terrible things on my plate so I did eat them. Told the waitress about the tomato ketchup-based sauce. She said she'd tell the chef, but he didn't appear at the table to discuss the matter. Neither did the manager. Two of us (at least) will never return.

We visited here as part of the sleep and dine experience at the Royal Toby hotel, the service was great and the food was delicious! loved the atmosphere and vibe in the restaurant, looking forward to visiting again. Special thanks to the staff for using latex free gloves, i have a severe latex allergy and was happy i could visit.

I love everything about cennata . Food service decor. It was my friends 1 St time there . She was impressed . Cocktails are limited but very good

My husband and I visited Cenetta and the food and service were brilliant as usual. The staff are friendly but not in your face and the food is brought out without a long wait, but not to rush you. It tastes fantastic too. I had carbonara with chicken as it’s my absolute fave and better than the carbonara I had in Rome. We have been to Cenetta a few times before and have never had anything to complain about. We will definitely be visiting again soon.

Thank you. I have completely enjoyed the lovely bottomless brunch for my birthday. The cenetta and royal toby staff have been fantastic with me and my friends today.

Food was amazing staff very nice, friendly great atmosphere even my 4 year old loved it shes a fussy eater but she loved the spaghetti bolognese and she was very proud of herself cause she told the waiter what she wanted and thankyou for getting down to her level and taking her order

Just pretty average. 3 courses and 2 cocktails was £66 and feel short changed.

Lovely Bocing Day meal here with the family. Food was great, excellent polite service and the venue itself is amazing. Would highly recommend 👌

Christmas Eve dinner with family. Food was delicious from starters to mains. Love the meatballs… service was excellent.

Christmas Eve dinner with family of four. From starters to mains and drinks just wonderful.meatballs lovely, mushrooms delicious. Lamb, sirloin steaks and risotto all cooked to perfection. No room for desserts but lovely coffees to finish. Staff were spot on with service very attentive… £180 for 4 with drinks great value . Always my favourite place to be.

Fabulous food, staff and a lovely atmosphere. Perfect for Xmas eve with the family.

Had our works Xmas party here . Food was amazing staff were amazing and an excellent atmosphere. Thank you

We stayed at the hotel on a dine and stay deal. What an amazing deal!!! - the Italian was really tasty. We had a 3 course meal - all dishes were really good - service brilliant. Will be back - thank you

Lovely thin, crispy pizza with cheese on it. Yummy

Delicious food as always, tried the butternut squash ravioli for the first time. Wow!! Very yummy!! The rest of the family all enjoyed their meals. 🍹🍕🥗🥙

My wife and I enjoyed an anniversary meal. We stayed at the Royal Toby with their stay and dine deal. We thought the three course meal was lovely, we couldn't fault the meal, and the staff were very nice and helpful. We would eat here again. The only bad part was the sleep at the hotel because the beds were extremely uncomfortable and we didn't sleep well at all.

No matter what you order, you will always get quality food.

We recently had a 3 course meal at Cenetta as part of a sleep and dine offer at The Royal Toby Hotel. The restaurant is absolutely stunning. The staff were so friendly and attentive. The food was so delicious. Overall we had an incredible meal for our anniversary and left so happy.

Situated underground to resemble a grotto, the food was superb, with the Ragu at least 24 hrs old allowing the flours to develop fully. Good selection of wines and knowledgeable staff.

Situated underground, giving the impression of a grotto the restaurant was very popular for a Tuesday with a steady flow of customers. Food was well presented and enjoyed. Noise levels were very good but might be loud in full.

We were staying at the adjacent hotel (The Royal Toby) and had a choice of 2 restaurants, the English one and this one, Cenetta. We certainly had no regrets, greeted by the manager, really good guy. However the real star was our waitress, Olivia, wow, what a superstar she was. Despite her young age, she had brilliant customer skills, great smile, super confident without being over the top. In my view, she could get a job in the service, especially, the hospitality industry in a heartbeat. I’d love to see her in restaurants where we live on the Kent Coast in Whitstable

Very nice place, service is good as well, however the food was tasteless. The risotto was undercooked The pasta was not seasoned The steak was just ok Bread was very good

Have been coming to Cenetta for years but last night was my first time eating there since being diagnosed Coeliac. The waiter ran through the menu with me and let me know they did have GF pizza bases/pasta available and that the sauces with the steaks were all GF as well. They also brought me a GF roll whilst the rest of my family ate the normal bread basket, which i felt a really nice touch. Me and hubby shared the chateaubriand which was absolutely delicious. The kids as always enjoyed making their own pizzas

Very busy but a bit under staffed had to get our own drinks, starters ok for everyone, but mains were just OK. My wife's fish was a single piece (not much for £20) and the vegetables were not al dente they were hard. My rib eye steak was perfectly cooked but had not been tenderised and was tough and a 3rd uneatable, the grilled tomatoes were nice. The ice cream I ordered was Pistachio but to be honest it had very little taste but they don't make the ice cream and I have tasted better. Overall ok but overpriced for what we received lovely atmosphere and environment but probably won't go back to 🤨

Fantastic Italian restaurant with friendly staff. It is nice to have smaller portion for main course. Food is delicious

The staff are very kind and the meal was delicious with an appetiser of bread and a mini pizza. I rate it 10/10 for service and meal quality

My autistic son was served raw pink chicken we told a member of staff immediately (luke) the way they handled the situation was disgusting we asked for the manager who was a blonde lady was also rude and arrogant we left immediately and will never return. Avoid avoid avoid !

Very rude staff especially the lady with blonde hair we asked about the ingredients as my grandmother as allergies her response was if you don’t like it leave?? I will never return to that restaurant again my grandmother was so upset.

Staff are rude and arrogant Would not recommend at all Avoid avoid avoid We only asked about alergy.

Another amazing visit! Never fails to impress. Great food and service as always. Can’t wait for our next visit

Lovely place nice staff. Let down a bit by the tomato soup which tasted like a tin of tomatoes with added Basil. Garlic bread was a little thin which caused it to go dry and go cold very quickly. Steak was excellent but then again it should be for £29.50. It's not as good as it used to be, unfortunately .

Recommend the place to anyone. Food delicious and staff so attentive. I needed an envelope and quickly was brought one. .

Good food although the steak duo is very small considering the price.

Excellent food, service was quick and efficient. The restaurant is lovely. Would definitely recommend to anyone!

Amazing food and service. Our waitress a young girl with dark hair ( didn’t manage to catch her name), was amazing. Couldn’t do more for us. Food was stunning as well. We had the chorizo and prawns and the ribs and then the fillet and...

The waitress at the Italian restaurant (Cenetta) was very rude, we ordered for Creamy white mushroom and she served us creamy wild mushroom with bacon & didnt even apologise as if it was our mistake. they didnt serve the desserts that were part of the...

Absolutely amazing the place is beautiful and the service was amazing 10/10 definitely would recommend and will be definitely going back

Absolutelly stunning restaurant. Its below the surface, like cellar kind of thing... must see.....what else I can say...🤩🤩🤩

Canetta was a total let down starter mussels were ok main Surf and Turf was a poor and pathetic attempt of a meal 2 very small rubbery overcooked small king prawns with a miniature steak and sad presentation of potatoes beef burger and a fish...

So … Not been here since back in the day when it was FALLEN ANGELS and the best Italian restaurant for miles around …. Though I’d give it another go after many years . So early Birthday meal ( it’s tomorrow) at “ CENETTA “ ( new name ) in Castleton … 🥳🥳 And it didn’t disappoint !! Food is amazing , and you can see the Chefs cooking it from your table . 🔥 Still the best around … And that’s why it’s packed !! 💥 If you like your Italians and you’ve never been … You’ve gotta give it a try !! 🥂🥂🥂

So … Not been here since back in the day when it was FALLEN ANGELS and the best Italian restaurant for miles around …. Though I’d give it another go after many years . So early Birthday meal ( it’s tomorrow) at “ CENETTA “...

Start to finish had a great evening staff were lovely. Asking how things were but not hovering. Would definitely go again

Just had dinner here on my lonesome. Gotta say some of the best food I’ve had at any restaurant for a while. Staff were Friendly, service was good and food was fresh. I had the Meatball Starter and Filler Flambe. Very nice indeed… I’m not local but would make the effort to visit again sometime.

Great night good food what else you need

Beautiful place, food gorgeous, excellent service. You have to try the Ribs

We ce here for our uncles birthday food was nice, staff was friendly. But we had to keep asking to clear the table before other food came out. It was busy so maybe they need more staff.

Sent meal back twice won't be going again

Lovely atmosphere, good Italian food

Stunning food! Well recommended

Food and service amazing, restaurant is stunning inside

We visited here on the sleep and dine offer and stayed at The Royal Toby. My Husband had returned on R&R after being over seas for 3 months so wanted to make a special occasion out of it. The 3 course meal was outstanding and...

Xmas party 2022. Meals were on the small side although it tasted okay. Single jack Daniels and ginger ale just short of £7 just expensive for what it was

Beautiful place. However, music played made the atmosphere feel more like a nightclub rather than nice dining. Staff were great. However, the food was overpriced, and below average, which is such a shame. Cold veg, undercooked potatoes, the sauce was inedible, I actually left fillet steak... that speaks volumes.

Absolutely fantastic restaurant, the choice and quality of food is amazing

Didn't visit this place so cannot rate ,, went next door to the Toby ( see review) There's always some wedding etc on here so must be good 👍

I purchased food from the ‘Cenetta Italian Ristorante’ via The Royal Toby Hotel on 14/11/2022. The 8 oz. Fillet Steak (£27.95) had a boot sole quality - very tough indeed. I requested that it be served Medium but, by any reasonable measure, it was at...

Absolutely superb food. Will definitely be going back.

The staff at Cenetta went above and beyond to cater to my gluten intolerance, which I can honestly say is a first. Most places are quite restricted when it comes to gluten free options. I was super impressed and grateful and the food was fantastic. Loved it !!

Great place, very friendly staff and lovely atmosphere

Lovely food great service and fantastic atmosphere. Would recommend.

Very busy, service little slow.

Food was poor for the price in my opinion, I had bruschetta for starter's, the tomatoes were not flavoured like vine ripened, my partner had the duck pate which was relatively bland....her Risotto was excellent and my ribeyes was average again not well flavoured....Unfortunately I won't be returning.

I visited this restaurant for a family Birthday celebration. I found the service to be very poor with an unacceptable delay between starters and main course. This would have been bearable if the food was of a good standard, but it wasn't. It was bland...

1st and last visit. Nice desserts but mains not up to much.