Giorgio's Italian Restaurant in Manchester

Food was fine, service was fine and staff were friendly. Won’t return until someone takes the bell off the chef- surprised it still works! Warning for future guests- don’t sit in the back room near the kitchen .

Great place for pre theatre food..

Lovely, welcoming staff who were always happy to go out of their way for you. The environment was very clean and clearly cared for. Food was delicious!

My fiancée and I were going to a show at the Palace Theatre around the corner and went for dinner before hand. I liked the venue and the atmosphere, the food was excellent and the staff were very good too. We had calamari each to start, she had spaghetti bolognaise and I a Calzone for main and shared a tiramisu for desert. The restaurant was excellent overall and I would definitely consider going back next time we're on a date in Manchester or seeing something at the theatre. I'd recommend.

It excels in atmosphere and service, even if the food falls a bit short. The staff is warm and attentive, and the cozy decor creates a perfect setting for a relaxed night out. While still tasty, the dishes didn’t fully deliver on flavour and drink prices are bizarre (£7 for an after dinner limoncello which is usually complementary or less than £5 even in upscale spots, and £13 for a large glass of wine), the inviting ambiance and exceptional service from the entire team make it a place I’d still consider revisiting. With a bit of improvement in the kitchen and revision of drink prices, it could easily become a favorite 😊

Service was really good. Food was super outdated. I wouldn’t recommend. Worst Sea Bass I have ever had. It was more like a fish soup that’s how much sauce was there. On one top of was so vinegarish that could barely eat it. My girlfriend appetizer wasn’t prawns with salad. It was mayo with salad and prawns. Nevertheless service was amazing O do believe that if they change a menu it can be a great place.

First time here, found it online as was near the academy- which was the reason we were in Manchester. From the the minute we stepped through the door the staff were brilliant. Menu was everything you’d expect and more from an Italian restaurant. Lovely vibe , great service and food was 10/10. We will certainly be going back again.

It's a very busy place and the food was fine but a lot of tables are in a small place so it's a bit of a squeeze.

£72 for 2x garlic mushrooms….that were dreadful, a garlic bread, 1 lasagne with bog standard ingredients. I beer and 2 wines. Service ok but food slow and very average at best.

Had a pre show dinner here and was not dissapointed it was delish.

Very friendly Italian staff in a long established eatery offering a genuine Italian experience. Very handy for the theatres.

Delicious food & great service.

Quite a compact seating area, hardly any elbow room. Food was excellent and service acceptable

I have visited this restaurant many times when visiting Manchester on a theatre trip, and have always enjoyed the delicious food. This time the food was lovely as always, but our visit was somewhat spoiled with the service. We waited an age to order drinks - there was a VERY LOUD waitress called Sophia I think (Irish girl) who was just way over the top. She was incredibly loud and one of the reasons we waited so long was the length of time she took to serve the table next to us because of the constant flirting with one of the guests. I'm all for interacting and having a laugh with customers but it was ridiculous. It won't stop me visiting again and hopefully she won't be there......

Great staff, excellent food. Very impressed

A great pre theatre meal. Lovely lively atmosphere and splendidly helpful staff

Busy vibrant place with a good atmosphere and decent food albeit a bit pricey (£29.00 for a bottle of wine, £23.95 for Lobster Ravioli?). The limited choice pre-dinner menu was £25.95 for two courses but desserts and drinks/coffees push this up somewhat. Overall very nice. Only downside is it's location. Central Manchester is a congested nightmare whether driving or in a taxi. The council obviously don't want motorists.

Good food but very poor & chaotic service. Some staff wandering about not sure what to do & others running around being very dramatic with the “head” waiter stropping, huffing & banging or throwing things on the desk.

First visit here with friends. Excellent value pre theatre menu and great, friendly service. My other half recommends the tiramisu if you have room .... portions are good.

Incredible service! Very welcoming, friendly and attentive staff - was really impressed. The portions were generous and the food tasted authentic and delicious, will definitely be returning 👍🏻

Fantastic food, service really welcoming great atmosphere so inviting, really fresh food 100% would recommend Amazing 👍👌

Great italian restraunt close to Palsce theatre. Couldnt fault the food.

Excellent all round. The best Italian food and service tiramisu to die for. Xxx

Excellent food and service! David was very helpful and gave us great recommendations ❤️ definitely coming back 😍

Beautiful restaurant, the staff were so polite and lovely. The food was incredible and the atmosphere was gorgeous. 10/10 would go again

Very nice and homely place. The vibe is great. Food is excellent.

Four of us attended for pre-theatre meal on Sunday 18th August 2024, the food was excellent, staff were very helpful. Just like to say thank you, not one complaint from us. well done and will be back soon. Barry Collins.

What a special and special place to be before the theatre. Daddy -Daughter Day, and a fabulous way to start our day. Ace.

Never been before. Work team meal on our visit to Manchester. The manager was very welcoming and happy to have a quick chat as we got seated. Staff were knowledgeable about the food and really friendly. There is a great variety of meals on offer here. Chicken and rice dish was so fresh and filling. The freshly made pizzas were perfectly cooked and there was plenty of garlic bread to go around the group. The meatballs were very popular with the group and pasta dishes. There was a great atmosphere all round and we didn't feel rushed at all even though we seemed to chat amongst ourselves for ages and the restaurant filled up without us really noticing! Prices were very reasonable, especially with the food quality, service and we all had plenty of drinks. You do have to go down a set of stairs to get into the restaurant, I walk with a stick and did manage easily, so it's not too badbut would obviously be a problem for a wheelchair user.

Most authentic Italian in Manchester, avoid walking 10 mins to the high street for the chains! Service was incredible, and we received a free starter on the house. It’s a rarity to see all of the staff genuinely happy to be there, I think this is a credit to the owner you can tell he takes a lot of pride in this restaurant! 10/10 recommendation

Special outing for 70th birthday 🎂 After going to an afternoon matinee at the Palace theatre we wanted a restaurant near Oxford Road train station and the theatre. Giorgio's is literally round the corner within a short walk. We had booked which we were glad we did; very popular. Starter and main - delicious. The service was excellent and very quick with a warm smile by all staff. Very full and couldn't manage the delicious looking sweet. Thank you - loved the outing and experience for a special day.

Celebrated my graduation here. AMAZING staff made us feel so welcome and made a big deal about my graduation. Friendly, funny and attentive. Food was really delicious and portion sizes brilliant. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a down to earth atmosphere and proper delicious Italian food. 10/10

Worst food we have eaten, microwave meals are better than what they serve ! The chicken breast was so hard, they think large portions make up for the poor quality of the food. The majority of the staff don't know what they are doing, not sure if they got them to cover from standing at the bus stop opposite and the manager (blue shirt) was stressed and not very friendly. Never going again !

The food was ok the service however was poor. Meals on both courses were delivered and obviously had been forgotten. When enquiring politely about where they were, rather than being apologetic we were met with a surly and rude response.

What a wonderful find this was, thanks to a local cafe owner, who we had asked to recommend a ‘nice eatery’. We attended prior to going to see a matinee at the theatre. We were made extremely welcome by the staff and the food, we all agreed was amazing. So glad the lady in the cafe suggested ‘The Italian around the corner’. I think next time any of us are in Manchester we will return - I certainly will, thank you from four very happy ladies.

We called here for lunch on a rainy Saturday. The service was really friendly and fun. The food was just amazing! Authentic, fresh and delicious. Would recommend and will return.

Brilliant night food amazing would recommend the veal staff are amazing thank you for great evening

Been in Manchester with work and went into Giorgio , everything was amazing! Thank you 🙏

Stumbled on this restaurant at around 8pm on a weekday when I was craving pasta I'm glad I chose this over Pizza Express.

This was my first time dining at this Italian restaurant, and I am thoroughly impressed. The politeness, beautiful smiling faces, and attention to the guest are commendable. The service was smooth and the food was very tasty. The manager and two ladies make a fabulous team, ensuring a delightful experience for every guest. I did not wait more than a few minutes for a drink, and my beautifully prepared chicken melanzane arrived quicker than expected. The fantastic service, combined with a delicious Italian meal, guarantees that I will come again.

Fantastic meal, great service, amazing staff. Second time here for a meal, Sea Bass, Lasagne, Cannelloni and Carbonara were amazing. Staff are so lovely, enjoy the crystals. 🙏

Had a lovely atmosphere. Great staff. Massive portions. Thanks

One of the best Italian restaurants we have eaten in. Food portions were large and the food was superb, hot and Tasty The Staff were so helpful, attentive and friendly Thank you

I had the Costolette Italiane £9.95 (3 tiny skinny ribs). & Steak Diane £36.95. Didn’t like the steak sauce but the bbq sauce from the ribs saved the day. The food was good. But at these prices I’m good.

Fabulous Italian food, everything we had was lovely, left feeling full and happy , attentive friendly staff and a nice relaxing atmosphere, can't wait to sample more of the menu!

Had a lovely time last night. The host/owner? Made sure I was well taken care of, as he did with all other guests. The caprese salad was excellent with avocado in it! The Arabiatta pasta though was amazing. I never thought I would eat half of it and almost ate all of it! The best I have had. A nice small comfortable spot

Lovely, proper Italian restaurant

First visit and very impressed with the service and the quality never mind the size of the meals. Man sized! The lobster ravioli special was wonderful.

This was a wonderful experience from start to finish as a last minute booking for my daughter’s birthday. The food was some of the best we’ve eaten anywhere. Service was perfect - friendly but not intrusive and it had the atmosphere of a place where everyone knew they were going to have a good meal. The man at the table next door told us he always ate there when coming to Manchester for business. Next time we’re in the city, we’ll be back.

First visit, service and food fantastic we will definitely go back

We are down in Manchester from Glasgow for a concert in the new CO-OP Arena. Out for a walk around Manchester early on a Monday evening, getting hungry opened Google maps to see an Italian restaurant, kept walking looking in a few, looking at some until we came across Giorgio on Portland Street. Looked very nice inside and we went in. Our meals arrived and were absolutely delicious. Service was second to none. When we went in it was a Monday 6pm and by the time we left 7.45pm. It had went from only two tables being used to full, so I imagine it would be a very busy place most of the time. Highest marks to the owners and staff. Thank you for a delicious meal.

Lovely place and great food. Staff are really friendly too.

As fans of italian cuisine and avid travellers to Italy, I booked a table at Gio in Manchester. This turned out to be a fantastic decision. The main course, one Pasta one steak, was perfect, and I don't mean English perfect. I mean Italian perfect. The owner, who is very invested in the customer experience, not only served us but exceeded this level and made our dining experience just that an experience. I'd recommend anyone who is a conneseur of Italian dining to visit Geo in Manchester.

The waiter as I belive he was the manager . Unpleasant and not nice he was not smiling and I felt like I'm in prison around him. He was loud and unprofessional. On the other hand the waiter which it was a girl with nice tatooes, she was nice smiling just amazing.

This spot was one of the best meals we had on our 2 week UK tour. Staff was friendly, outgoing, and the food was delicious. North American friends be warned -- the 'garlic bread' starter is actually an 18" lovely thin crust pizza oozing in cheese. So good! It's a large dish though, so we ordered half portions of penne and the special: a mushroom cream gnocchi that was outstanding. Even with pre and post dinner drinks, and shared dessert, it was still extremely good value! Highly recommend.

Charming Italian restaurant, with welcoming staff which made the whole experience a whole lot better! The food was great and fresh, authentic Italian. Would absolutely recommend and return if we had the chance.

Not impressed. The food was quite a disapointment. Not well prepared/cooked. We got in to the restaurant after 9pm, which might be the reason for not delivering. The feeling is that the chef had already gone home.

Bad value for money. Much too expensive. Very small entrances. Limonchello poor quality.

Lovely restaurant however staff shortages impacted slightly on service, when paying the bill. Food was good, despite an initial mixed up on one order, which was the rectified.

Just a nice positive ambience for lunch. Not too crowded, food good and service very good. No complaints.

Visited on my own for the first time for a pre theatre meal .Lovely welcome on arrival, Good choice of dishes on the fixed price menu, excellent service and delicious food. Would recommend and I will be returning

The people are genuine, happy to help and lovely with whoever came in. The food is the best Italian food I’ve ever had and was topped off with phenomenal service. The atmosphere is intimate and comforting. Please go to this restaurant it’s so worth it

Wow!! The perfect way to celebrate my boyfriends new job!! The staff were absolutely amazing and the food was to dieeee for... perfect temperature and we were even offered abit of waiting time to digest our starters!! Something i dont often see in restaurants especially in manchester. Will 1000% be coming again :))

Gave me food poisoning! Tasted nice while I was eating and I’m unsure what did it to me. I had the spaghetti arabella (I think that’s what it’s called), garlic bread, fries, and a chocolate fudge cake. I’m 90% sure that it was the pasta that made me feel this way. I was awake from 5am-10am throwing up every 10 minutes. This has really put me off eating here again and my friends love it. What a shame!

Great Italian in the heart of Manchester, didn't know this place existed before visiting even though I've passed it for years. Great atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff, lovely food with plenty of choice. Will definitely be visiting again

I had booked for the pre Theater dinner at 5pm. We arrived a little early but the sign on the door said “We are open, come in.” So we did. On entering a very grumpy, brusque waiter showed ourselves and another party to our tables, chuntering away saying they were not open yet. Our table was probably the worst in the restaurant. Menus were unceremoniously thrown at us and then we were ignored. After some 15 minutes I had had enough and we walked out, going to nearby Turtle Bay, where we could not have been made more welcome. We come into Manchester a lot, but I will never return to this restaurant.

So I point out that it is a restaurant that makes pseudo-Italian food for the English but there is nothing ITALIAN to say the least first point... second point the garlic and the ingredient also used to give flavor to the water, third for those who want to eat well don't stop by here.. in all of this for two pizzas and two beers I spent 48 pounds never again 👋

I’m in Manchester and looking for a quick Italian, so tried gorgio . A very busy traditional Italian. I had chicken in cream sauce with mushrooms chips and veg. Very nice. Very friendly owner maitre de. Good for a meal before the theatre which is close by ( palace theatre.) not a restaurant that you would go for a night out. Reasonable price.

Lovely Italian Restaurant in the heart of Manchester. We had a fantastic meal with great service. Somewhere, I will definitely visit again if I find myself in Manchester.

Seating really fast and the service was amazing. Really nice people and food was served fast. Portion sizes were really generous both the pizza and calzone were exceptional. Really great place we wish it was more local to us!

Wonderful food, good service and lovely atmosphere.

Nydelig mat i et intim, hyggelig sted. Personalet var helt nydelige, serviceinnstilte og effektive. Stedet kan anbefales! Bør booke bord, da det var fulle lokaler!

Fantastisk god mat, rask og god service, herlig miljø og sjarmerende personale. Vi var der på langhelg, spiste der to ganger. Anbefales!!

What a wonderful experience went with all my family we were a bit loud it was for a 70th,and they embraced us and joined in,would definitely recommend Georgia in Manchester.thankyou x

We went to this restaurant prior to going to the theatre. We had the pre theatre meal, there was a good choice. The main was tasty, and the dessert was a big portion and very nice. Service was prompt, and staff were helpful and friendly.

Good location for Palace Theatre and bars, food was good value and well made, will recommend and return

Food choice and standard brilliant brilliant

Superb food. Lovely setting and friendly staff. Not a chain restaurant but a proper authentic Italian. Best Catalonia I have ever had. Shame the wine was so expensive but didn’t spoil our night.

Absolutely fantastic place, food was stunning

The food was great and the service too. I tool I'll while I was there and Fredreco was married and helped my daughter to attend to me. What a lovely man. Thanks you

Go across the road to McDonald’s just leave you sat there as they looked after people who came in much later. No drinks for food served just left us sat there…. I hate giving a negative review however we was that fed up we walked out

Recently visited Giorgio in Manchester for my birthday meal with some friends. First time visiting here and was also my first visit to Manchester! The staff were lovely and friendly and made a fuss of me for my birthday which was a nice surprise. The restraunt itself was a nice, cosy little place and everyone there seemed genuinely happy to be there which provided a lovely atmosphere. We were all very happy with our food as well. I'm quite basic when it comes to food choices and I was very happy with my pizza and the dessert was sublime! Will definitely be looking to revisit here next time we come back to the city.

Ate as a couple on a Saturday evening at 6pm. Unaware that we would be limited to the theatre menu. Asked for the main menu but was told it was only available from 6:45. Ordered the steak at a £2.50 premium. The steak was supposed to be rare but was far from it. It was medium at minimum. The real sore point however was the fact that my large glass of house red wine was £12. Quite a ridiculous price. I hadn’t checked the price but had expected it to be around £8. I questioned this as the bill arrived but was told it was on the menu. Finally when I arrived home I realised the bill didn’t add up and I think I was overcharged. It should have cost £23 per person plus £2.50 surplus for steak plus £12 for wine plus £8 for a Malibu so a total of £68.50 but I was charged £70.50. Only £2 over but still annoying.

Bit of a mixed experience. Food was okay but definitely not worth what they’re charging, I’ve been to much nicer Italian restaurants in Manchester with much more reasonable pricing. We weren’t told when booking that we would only have access to the set 2 course pre-theatre menu, I would have chosen another restaurant had I known this. I’m not sure what time you’re allowed a proper menu, we booked at 5:30. The toilets are tiny and in the lady’s one of the doors is swollen and doesn’t shut. They are clean but your legs are sat right up against the bin in the toilet. If you were plus size or had mobility issues (the toilets are down a flight of stairs also) I think you might struggle. There were a few little things that were missed, the salt and pepper were in the wrong containers so you couldn’t get any pepper through the single hole. Things like clearing side plates after starters, replacing used cutlery etc. we had to ask for. On a positive note, they catered for our gluten free guest- they have gluten free pasta (although her starter of soup came without any bread as they didn’t have a replacement for this). The servers we had were lovely and they calculate the check with and without a service charge and you can choose which you pay which is nice.

Amazing food, genuinely lovely staff, would definitely recommend

Lovely meal served by friendly and efficient staff. Special mention for our lovely Irish waitress and the guys waiting on with her.

Bit of a wait considering we'd booked, but food fab 😀

Nice cosy little place. Food was nice. Friendly and efficient staff. Fit our group of 6 in with no notice. My daughter loved the pizza!

Enjoyed a lovely family meal here, the food was fantastic and the staff were great. Would definitely go back.

Really nice find, close to our central Manchester location They managed to get us in at the last minute (we'd had a chaotic day) The service was brilliant. Attentive, but not over the top. The food was gorgeous. (Only realised about the Lobster Ravioli after we'd ordered!) Very good wine selection. All in all a wonderful night. Would HIGHLY recommend, and will definitely be going back.

Lovely friendly staff, food was really good and it had a nice atmosphere Pre theatre menu is great value. We will return soon

We came here to celebrate my birthday and had a lovely evening. A typical, noisy and fun Italian restaurant with excellent manager and staff. The food was delicious - my husband voted the lasagne one of the best he's had and my steak was very tasty. It is a tad expensive but it's in the city being convenient, as many have mentioned, to the Palace theatre.

Visited here with my daughter before seeing a show at the theatre. The service was very quick in terms of taking drink orders and food orders and the food coming out. The food was average, probably slightly overpriced for what it was and the wine was expensive at £7 for the smallest glass. The reason behind my poor score is the manager/owner. I feel sorry for the staff working here (who were all great) because he seems like an absolute nightmare to work for. I sat eating my meal watching him order the staff around while he stood at his little desk thing, I witnessed him speak in an awful manner to one of the waitresses when she asked him if a table of customers could have the al a carte menu instead of the pre theatre menu as they didn't want that menu. I heard him snapping/speaking at the same waitress in a condescending manner on more than one occasion. This brought down the atmosphere and made it a very tense, awkward dining situation. After we had finished our starters he actually left his little desk thing to come and collect our plates, whilst doing so he said "look at those clowns" and laughed while nodding his head towards some of the staff that were near the bar. Literally speechless that he would even continue to belittle them so brazenly. He told us he would bring the bill but never did, waited 10mins before asking another member of staff, another 10mins passed before we were given the bill. It seemed like he was the only one that dished the bills out. When he came to take payment he outright pointed out that service charge wasn't included and would I like to pay one, I normally would although I prefer it when they just hand me the card machine and let me decide discreetly without feeling pressured into it. I didn't leave a tip/service charge as I didn't know if it would go directly to the staff who deserve it for having to work for this man. Quite honestly the only tip I'd like to give is to treat your staff better as it was honestly disgusting to witness.

Really great staff and wonderful food! (I’m vegan and got the first meal on the spaghetti menu, don’t remember the name 😅 It had chilly in it!) Will definitely go again 🫶🏻

Overall, very good, food was excellent, lovely environment inside. Staff were very friendly though at times I did feel a little ignored when I was looking for attention but they couldn't do enough for you when you did get them, I just put it down to being a busy night. Definitely worth a revisit

Booked pre theatre menu that had good choice & excellent value for money. From the moment we arrived the staff were attentive & friendly. Drinks served promptly. Lovely atmosphere & the place filled up quite quickly. The food was hot & delicious & good size portions. Lovely hidden gem Italian restaurant. Would definitely recommend Lovely visit

Good location for Palace Theatre pre show lunch, personalised service & great food at reasonable price

Lovely food and friendly enough staff, but I struggle to commend the service - we had a long wait between our starter and main courses, and struggled to get our bill, which left us quite rushed and stressed. We arrived just before 5:30 and the starters came relatively quickly, but we didn't get our mains until more than an hour later and we watched other tables get their starters AND mains in that time. We ended up rushing our mains and asking to pay (we wanted to be at the theatre for 7:00). Although our table was cleared we didn't receive our bill - our waiter made no move to procure this and when asked he said it was "coming" but still didn't move to provide it. We watched others request and pay their bills in this time, and ended up going to the maître d's station and requesting it directly. This being said, if you have time, I can't recommend their food highly enough - we had to rush our mains, but I wish I didn't have to - mine tasted great (I had the caprese, and the steak with veggies - nobody has ever heard me rave as much about carrots before!). They also have a fantastic dessert case, and I would have loved to properly peruse the desserts if there had been time!

Excellent Italian restaurant that offers a wide choice of Italian specialities. Always hospitable and accommodating.

Restaurant is OK but overpriced for what it is, especially the drinks. Beer only available in little 330ml bottles & at a whopping £6,75 a bottle. The food is nice enough but again, overpriced. I had a decent chicken risotto & bottle of beer. Would have stayed longer & had more drinks & perhaps desert but not at those prices.