Dal Barista - Coffee Bar And Bistro in Stockport

I found this little gem by chance on Google . There are insufficient words to describe how utterly amazing it is ... worthy of more than 5 stars . Had lunch with 2 friends ( both seasoned travellers ) they considered their meals to be as good as anything they had eaten in Italy. Highly recommended and we will definitely be returning customers. Thank you for a wonderful lunch. 😁

Lovely food and very friendly owner. Highly recommend!

Unbelievable, undiscovered cafe bar. Delicious food. Passionate owner who gives great advice. Large portions and always top quality. Would highly recommend.

Such an authentic Italian place, the food is 10 stars!. The owners are a lovely Italian couple and their service is impeccable. Would 100% recommend.

I went a few weeks ago and the food and service was amazing! Very affordable and will definitely be coming back. They also do amazing gluten free options which is a massive bonus!

It has been a few years now I have been coming to Dal barista and it is easily one of Stockport’s best “hidden gems”. Excellent authentic food, nothing disappoints and the owner who tends to the customers is charming, professional and just completes an excellent dining experience. If you’re in the area and fancy some Italian food you’ll do no better than here!

What an amazing place, such friendly staff and the food is amazing!! Best Cabonara I’ve ever had by far!!

An absolute hidden gem which needs to be found more! The atmosphere feels so genuine, lovely setting, wonderful owners, taken well care of and the food was delightful... It's taken us a while to get there, but we will be frequent customers!! Highly recommend!

This is a must see experience, we paid for a guided tour which was absolutely riveting, worth every penny

Really nice quaint little place. Chap running it very friendly.

Lovely homemade food .friendly staff .lovely atmosphere 👌

Genuine Italian restaurant...not many in the SK region any longer. Little gem, open for all day breakfasts and lunch, dinner. Had one of the specials of ravioli pesto...beautiful and fresh. Homemade tiramisu was amazing (according to my companion!)

Absolutely gorgeous food. Food is authentic and home made.The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is nice and cozy. Highly recommended.

Best little secret Italian restaurant, amazing food, quirky but the food is to die for.

First time visiting this little hidden gem, I would definitely recommend anyone to go! Although there is a slightly longer wait for the food than other places, it is made up for the taste and quality of the food that makes it worth the wait. The waiter thay served us was a gentleman! It was by far the best service we have received and you can tell he takes so much pride in the place.

Loved it. We walked out with full bellies.

Usually one of my faves. This visit very disappointing

Great little cafe/restaurant. It’s just on the stairs between underbank & the market, so careful not to miss it! English breakfast was delicious. Lovely friendly service from the Italian owners. Nice relaxed ambiance.

Cosy Italian restaurant at Underbank, Stockport. Friendly staff. Quality food with reasonable price. {My choice: Eggs Benedict , Conchiglie with wine, garlic, tomato sauce & minced sausages} Will definitely patronize again.

Rarely found yummy clams spaghetti and beef bolognaise pasta. If the clams were not sandy at all, it would be perfect. Pericle was very friendly and made us homely. Will eat there with my family and try more dishes next time! Recommended 😋

Lovely food slightly slow taking the order but food was quality and the staff were very polite

Great food, freshly cooked. Small restaurant/cafe, not easy to find, half way up the steps above the charity shop.

Wonderful atmospheric Italian bistro tucked away on the steps on underbank. The service was excellent and the recommendations of the day’s special - linguine and king prawns and linguine and clams certainly did not disappoint. The staff were professional and attentive without being intrusive. I would definitely recommend this bistro to anyone wishing to dine on authentic Italian dishes. Will certainly be visiting again. Thank you!

Went for a coffee, great service and a great coffee.

My new favourite breakfast place!!! The breakfast has a bit of salad along with it and actually makes it refreshing, I like it cooked well done and crispy and it was cooked to perfection. Even the beans had a touch of fresh herbs mixed into them. It's a proper little restaurant with way more choices other than breakfast. There's lots of seating and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The coffee is good quality and perked me for the whole day. The prices are very reasonable considering the quality. Definitely worth 5 stars 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞

Wanted to put 4.5. Love the food, the environment and the atmosphere. Personally, if there are few more choices of pasta main, i would love to amend and it will be a straight 5 star.

Really nice, the man that served us was great , would go back again

Little gem in Stockport, definitely be visiting again. Food and service top class.

So glad we found this place! The staff food service everything was so incredible i decided to leave a review will be back x

Fabulous little place,food and service was fantastic. Good value for money.

Great value for money on the English breakfast although it does say 3 sausages but it is 3 half sausages, service was a little slow but the waiter was very friendly and the food was great.

I’ve been here several times in the last few months, best and most authentic Italian I’ve had in the U.K.! The owner Pericle is lovely and the food is absolutely delicious, I always go with one of their specials :) already making plans to visit again!

We went in to have breakfast we were not disappointed. The service was friendly and efficient. Food was fabulous. A really good pot of tea. Can recommend.

It was very quiet when we visited for breakfast. The portions are amazing and would definitely recommend. Very good service.

Like a little slice of Italy. Totally authentic, marvellous food and atmosphere!

A very atmospheric and pleasant place with tasty food and relaxing music. It feels like being in Italy. Excellent service.

Visited here today for the first time.The gentleman that took our order was very polite and welcoming.The food was excellent would definitely recommend 👌

Great food. Attentive service. Highly recommended

I was told that this venue was excellent; but previous owners had been mediocre (at best). Grudgingly I went along with my sister; her husband; me and my wife. The owner spotted immediately that my brother in law was struggling; and gently guided us to a larger table. The experience just got better and better from there. The service was excellent and the food was lush. There range is comprehensive, and the whole group was more than satisfied. despite expectation I even managed a Tiramisu - home made and delicious.

Went here for a gorgeous birthday brunch!! The waiter was lovely and cheerful. Really good food at very reasonable price. Thank you!!

Had some spare time so we went to explore Stockport. Discovered this cafe after looking up the long flights of stairs with a set of tables and chairs in the middle. Went to check it out - the menu looked good and it was busy inside. We ordered spicy meatballs and mozzarella ciabatta with salad (£4.95), Cajun chicken fillet goujons (£7.60), regular latte (£2.40) and a pot for one tea (£2.20). Food and drink came swiftly. They were amazing both the flavours and the presentation. My husband was happy that there was a kick to the spicy meatballs and the bread with the cajun chicken was garlic bread. Whilst I loved the cheesiness of the mozzarella and the super soft ciabatta bread. Both were decent portion size at a very reasonable price. Staff (a family, I assume) were very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this place. Their pasta looked very appealing after seeing other people having it. We'll definitely come back to try them next time. Ciao!

A great little tucked away place. Excellent coffee and cake deal for under £8, and scrumptious roulade beautifully served. We will be back for a meal next time

Had lunch here today. Really enjoyed the food and service. Great attention given to detail and the place was spotless. Would definitely recommend and will be visiting again

Great food and service. Recommend.

Love this place. Tasty food and friendly staff in comfortable surroundings :)

Had a lovely lunch here with my children, the food was delicious and the staff were brilliant, we will definitely be visiting again

We came across this little gem by accident. A really varied menu and eel priced. The home made soup was “to die for” and the service was excellent.. Highly recommend a visit if you are passing.

Amazing breakfast and great coffee. Lovely service.

We ordered at approximately 12:45 when the place was not busy, but our food finally arrived at 13:35. When it arrived, if there had been any more salt in it, we would have been in A&E with heart attacks. The staff were friendly, but I wouldn't bother trying this place any time soon. It certainly wasn't worth the visit for us.

This is my favourite Italian restaurant. The owner is always such a gentleman, nothing is too much trouble. The pasta is fresh and delicious, and they often offer a variety of traditional dishes not on the menu as specials. My favourite is the pasta with meat and fennel. The decor is homely, always clean and tidy. I love it here.

absolutely brilliant restaurant, will definitely come again

Great coffee, good service, interesting location

So i had a glass of wine..my daughter had a gin and lemonade and the pasta special which was raw and bland and the total cost was over £28!! I hate to complainbut this was absolutely ridiculous!! Not good at all!!

Delightful bistro very friendly, called in for lunch,pleasantly surprised at the decor and the beautifully presented food.

Lovely spot overlooking the Underbanks. Lovely decor and relaxing ambience. Expected it to be quite expensive but the quality of the food was very good, no skimping on portion sizes like some eateries, and very reasonably priced. We will definitely come many times again for coffee and cake and dinners when it starts opening in the evenings.

Lovely little place and lovely food. The jacket potato could have had less butter on though as it was covered in it. But overall it was nice 😊

My first visit since lockdown ended. Just as good as ever! A short menu but meals are beautifully presented and cooked & matched by the quality of the service. Check fb page for opening/closing times. Often only 10.30am to 3.00pm. Lots of interesting places close by to visit if the sun shines & you have the time.

Great little place. Lovely food. & service. Nice atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

Lovely lunch today ! Reasonably priced with great friendly service. Coffee was great, too Will definitely be coming back !

We had lunch, two people , late May 2022. We went for pasta. Myself penne salmone and my wife fettuccine carbonara. The food was delightful and , in fact, more than delightful. The pasta was perfect. The portions are larger than we had expected for the price . The location is what wonderfully quirky. It’s Stockport to its absolutes roots. I suggest you book a table quickly, whilst tables are available, because, once discovered, I fear it may be tricky to get a seat. We hope to return.

Had lunch, nice food good service, would definitely go again.

I know it's ok but actually not been in yet

Been here previously and is always excellent. Great food & vibe. Good choice for break from shopping.

Perfect place with superb food, the service is just great.

Absolutely gorgeous pasta, and such lovely service at such a reasonable price. Highly recommended.

Very nice.... I highly recomend and will return

An amazing place. Our meal was perfect, real Italian food and the tiramisu with coffee was the best. Would strongly recommend.

I love this cafe and eat here every time I visit from the United States. The ambience is delightful and the service incredible. You can always count on quality and interesting food plus an amazing seafood selection. Make sure you try the clams and mussels and bruschetta starters!

An excellent find up the steps in Stockport. Cosy and welcoming - great, tasty lunch that was well priced and accommodating for our 3 year old. Will definitely return

Absolutely disgusting walked in with my 3 children, there was 5 empty tables and they turned us away saying there was no room. Very rude, unwelcoming and bad attitude. Wouldn't want to spend my money here ever!!!!

A really lovely family run Sicillian restaurant. The steps up to the restaurant may be a bit if a work out, but that just means you can enjoy extra helping of the best garlic bread and delicious pasta dishes.

Another lovely visit to Dal Barista today. As always excellent food, service and ambiance

I love visiting this place. It is situated in an interesting place, under the bridge, you have to go downstairs that lead to another interesting street in the center of Stockport. From the entrance we are greeted by a very nice man of Italy. The coffee is delicious and the food is even better. It is true that the decor does not knock you on your knees, but it must not fool us, because the atmosphere and food in this place is worth visiting this place and coming back here. My heart has, of course, been stolen by a corner with a sideboard where you can find beautiful plates and cups as well as atmospheric dolls. I love coming here, this place is worth visiting and trying the dishes on the menu. I highly recommend. 🖤

Nice place to eat . Staff let you eat and enjoy your meal with little fuss . Everyone i recommend how good it is totally agrees.

Lovely little hidden gem in the heart of Stockport. Cosy, quiet and reasonably priced with great service! Highly recommended!

Always delicious food and lovely coffee! A little hidden gem with good choice of food and lovely staff!

Fantastic spaghetti meat ball proper Italian taste

I really enjoyed my visit here today. Such friendly staff, very sociable, warm hospitality. The food is authentic Italian. Loved this seafood linguine. It's good priced. Definitely worth a visit!

Very friendly staff, really clean and food was excellent

We visit this little bistro for our lunch 2 weeks ago . Lovely Place , great food plenty of choices and value for money. Very friendly staff. A truely little hidden gem. They deserve to do well.

Buonissimo! Lovely location, superb food and outstanding customer service. A very quaint location found up(or down) some picturesque stairs you will find a cosy spot to chill out, eat and drink 😃

This place is a hidden gem for authentic Italian food there only open 7 till 3pm but honestly recommended it its down the steps from market to underbank its wonderful The food is divene a lovly Italian couple own the business and the service is so heart warming iv been twice in one week how amazing and delicious the food is!

Really lovely cafe set in a period building. Great fresh, original menu...I had the homemade soup and garlic bread with cheese and a coffee. Thoroughly enjoyed it and the service was excellent 😊

Lovely family run Italian bistro- food was amazing and service was fantastic. Will definitely be going back - can recommend the eggs royale 🥰

Had a really lovely breakfast here today, English with a twist of Italian served by a very welcoming host in lovely surroundings all covid safe will certainly be visiting again.

The best Italian you'll find for many a mile!

Exceptional service. All precautions due to the current situation were handled and I felt extremely safe there. Lovely coffee, tasty food and we got told about the evening menu they have too (we came for a light lunch) which came with wine pairings and recommendations. Sounded so great we'll be coming back in a few weeks. Would definitely recommend.

A little gem incredible old world service and atmosphere. How many places still use table clothes. Day time menu nice, apprently evening menu is seafood, have booked a table and will review again after that.

Not often you get to feel important and welcomed as a customer these days. But as soon as we walked in we was greeted with a warm welcome and well presented young man. A hidden gem is waiting for you to pop in and visit

Good food and excellent value. A bit chilly and service a bit slow.

I have visited here twice. Both times have been very good. It's a little ticked away but worth looking for. Food was very good and service great.

Hidden gem, friendly Italian owners.

Food took half hour to get to us, food was very over cooked and one meal wasn’t correct. Staff very very rude shouting in our face telling us we was wrong and he was right, shouting in our face and even assaulted someone in our group, another member of staff then also told us we was wrong and joined in shouting at us. Also got other customers involved and tried to get them to tell us we was wrong. Staff got very aggressive with us especially when we said we was only paying for our drinks.

Lovely small restaurant. Off the main market area. Half way down the old steps that lead to underbank area.Italian family owners. Food made and prepared on the premises. Specials, light bites. Service good . Large car park nearby.above the main shopping precinct. Little gem!!

Love this little gem, food is alway nice and nice atmosphere. Its cash only but don't let that put you off as there's a cash machine nearby

Great service, enjoyed breakfast today. Top music selection too!

Charming little place halfway up the steps from Little Underbank to the over-bridge. All-day English breakfasts; delicious coffee and cake; Italian mains.

Good food very reasonable prices. Great music.

Worst cafe I've ever been too, service is terrible, food is terrible... if you have all day to kill waiting on substandard food and drink, then this is the place for you!

Another great meal, simple spaghetti but cooked with love, with staff that make the experience even better