Gio's Ristorante in Manchester

Great service and delicious food from the theatre goer's menu and some good wine

Food was cold and tasteless! Restaurant was really busy with theatre goers, not enough staff on. Won't be coming again! Such a shame as its in an excellent location.

Just enjoyed a delicious meal this evening at the restaurant to celebrate my husband's birthday. The service was very good. We were looked after by 2 attentive waiters and were given an ice cream on the house as they knew we were there for a birthday. Lovely evening. Thank you very much.

brilliant service , managers an absolute legend good food, quick food, what more can i say, i will definitely be coming back here again

Absolutely amazing. Manager is very welcoming and sociable. We will definitely be coming again. Food arrived quickly and the portions are very filling

It was extremely busy when we were there, and we had a slight wait to order, but the food came quickly and was delicious. It is a small space so it is quite noisy, but that makes it a good experience.

Absolutely lovely carbonara and pleasant atmosphere

Lovely meal this evening at Gio’s. Very attentive staff and gregarious owner. Staff turned the whole restaurant round from pre-theatre to evening covers in the blink of an eye! Food was delicious, highly recommended 😊

A delicious veggie. penne and garlic bread. The garlic bread was the size of a pizza and thin. It was very tastefully decorated, there was a fast and friendly service. Thank you for your hospitality.

Love this restaurant 😍 the food is amazing and the staff are so knowledgeable and friendly.

Had a wonderful 3 courses before a gig at the Bridgewater Hall. Ordered from the set menu for 2 courses then added dessert. The place was rammed with people being turned away, so glad I booked. The staff were amazing even though 3 were new. The manager with his dulcet tones had it running like a well oiled machine. The food was equally as fabulous. We have been before and will be back again.

Lovely Italian place. Great food and atmosphere. All the staff and I presume the owner was amazing. Randel was a cut above the rest and gave exceptional service! Lovely birthday meal for our friend. Amazing place for helping with gluten free options too. Gracie all.

I waited 1 hour for a mediocre pizza. Nice place.

Lovely Restaurant but overpriced in our opinion We had 2 starters and both were really small. The mains were really expensive (don’t get me wrong, we knew the prices before we went and weren’t phased), but the food has to live up to the pricing. Extras had to be ordered with the steak which was £39, which we felt was a bit of a cheek to have to buy fries or another side, you basically got the steak with a sauce. The veg that came with was very old fashioned. Sliced carrots, some broccoli and green beans. Boiled. Not many of them. The steak was very well cooked, but again, not very big. The veal was chewy and the combo a bit odd. Chicken dish was nice…. Overall, the food was OK, we enjoyed it. But the price for what you got was waaaay over what it should have been in our opinion. But then that is personal choice/experience. The restaurant was very busy and a bit squished, but it had atmosphere. The staff were good, the food was relatively quick. Only complaint really is the food matching the pricing. I would recommend they improve on the offering and keep the pricing, or lower their prices. Plenty of other places close by that are better. Just in our opinion.

We had a trip to Manchester museum and followed it with a really good meal here. Very impressed, food was very very good. Service excellent, staff all very friendly and a really good ambience. Couldn't have been bettered. Great day. We are definitely returning.

We came in on Saturday and it was great :) special thank you to the lovely blonde waitress (sorry, didn’t get your name!) who was super helpful and kind when my dad was having some trouble with his blood sugars as a diabetic, we appreciated it a lot. Would 10/10 recommend!

Attended with an old school friend yesterday. Food delightful, service excellent then closed for afternoon at 2 pm but didn't hurry us. Definitely be back on next visit to Manchester.

A little pricey for us , but excellent service and food quality. We noted the use of top quality ingredients. This was actually one of the best margarita pizza's I have eaten.

Booked a meal for six which everyone enjoyed their selections (good menu choice something for everyone)staff were nice and helpful definitely will go again when back in area

Second time eaten here, the garlic bread with tomato is superb, two of us had Cannelloni which was fantastic all washed down with a nice bottle of wine

Very reasonably priced Italian restaurant. The servers are very friendly.

Had to send our meals back twice lasagne was cold in the middle asked if it was made fresh was told that morning yes. You can forgive errors with food but the worst part was the treatment from the staff afterwards. After the meal was returned a second time 4-5 mins later after nuking the food the manager and chef came out shoving prongs in the food saying we were lying. For the record the meals were sent back by my 65 and 67 year old parents. We had gone put for a family meal why on earth would they want to sit there and not eat by choice. The manager/ server then proceeded to tell my mum she didn't like the way she had looked at her and would like us to leave. We were gob smacked and tried to reason with her but she started to shout and cause a scene. Another member of staff came over who claimed to be the manager asking what had happened, while we tried to explain the same woman kept coming over to our table shouting in Italian and removing plates from us that we hadn't yet finished with demanding we pay the bill and leave. I asked the manager why he was allowing this behaviour from his staff to continue and he said he was in shock but yet still allowed the mistreatment to go on. Have never in my life experienced anything like it!! Avoid at all costs.

I came on 3 consecutive nights this week whilst having a short break in Manchester and am so pleased that I did. Dining on your own can sometimes be an uncomfortable experience but not in Gio's. The welcome there is warm and genuine, the staff are really friendly and the food is delicious.

Service starters mains and desserts all perfect. Lovely Little restaurante off Peter St. Peter’s sq in Manchester.We are now converts from don giovannis .This place gio’s is better all round Inwoukd highly recommend this place

Visited Gio’s for the first time hoping to enjoy the pre-theatre menu advertised on the website. Arrived for our reserved table and told that the set menu was not available only a la carte. Whilst the food was very good, it was very expensive. San Carlo prices in a much more homely style restaurant. The lowest price bottle of white wine £29.50. If you have cash to splash, enjoy! If not, Riva Blu or Gino’s might be better value for your money.

Located near the Midland Hotel. Good service and freshly made food.

Stumbled across this place randomly, the Manager was fantastic and the staff were equally as brilliant. Personable service plus fantastic food! We also got a free Prosecco & Garlic bread (for a proven graduation). Not expected but it was delicious! Great quality!

A traditional Italian restaurant set in a prime location (opposite the Midland hotel) for which you will pay, through the nose. In common with the majority of Italian restaurants in Manchester centre, prices have been hiked up well past inflation, e.g. fileto rossini £39.00; a small plate of veg £ 6.50! Their food and the service is usually good, but at these prices simply not worth it. There are dozens of reasonably priced Asian and ethnic restaurants to choose from in Manchester- so fight food inflation with your feet.

Myself and Two friends went to Gio’s last. We all had different types of pasta but all agreed that they were the best pastas ever. Plus…. The staff were excellent, attentive, polite without being overpowering. Credit where credit is due. Next time I’m in Manchester you will see us all in Gio’s Thank you guys 😊

Fabulous!!! Massage thrown in because I was struggling to finish my awesome homemade tiramisu! Food, service, atmosphere all wonderful will deffinately be here again 😀

Friendly attentive service. Food is average but OK. Bit on the pricy side for what it is.

Friendly welcoming staff. Tasty food. Nice decor. Pre theatre menu. Short walk from Bridgwater Hall.

Amazing restaurant. Beautiful food. Brilliant service. Would definitely recommend

Delicious! Had the Pollo Piccante and it was amazing. Also incredible, friendly service despite being very busy.

Pleasant atmosphere and nice staff. Food was fine.

Excellent meals, good value for money and friendly service.

Forgot to write this review at the time, but we visited on 18/5/24 and we're served by Randall and Abbi. We had the calamari followed by the penne arrabiata and both were amazing. The staff went above and beyond to make sure the venue was accessible with a wheelchair and the level of service was impeccable - the right amount of care without being overbearing. We went late afternoon, it was a little quieter when we were in but the atmosphere was still great and we will be visiting again!

As fans of Italy and Italian food, it seemed fitting to book Gio's for my partners birthday. We arrived on time and were taken to a lovely table in the corner with a window. The menu choice was varied, and I opted for a steak and my partner the spaghetti meatballs. The food was superb and not in the English sense of an Italian but in the Italian sense of an Italian. My partner declared it was the best Italian she'd eaten since we were in Taormina Sicily last year. The owner was all about the details, and the customer service was absolutely on point. I can't recommend this restaurant enough, the atmosphere was buzzing, the food was superb and the customer service was welcoming. It felt like a small family restaurant in the hills of Sicily. Thanks to Thermios and the team for a wonderful experience.

The special lunch menu advertised on the website wasn't available - bait and switch

Loved this place. Food was excellent and service was fantastic. Apologies, unable to pronounce or spell the guys name who looked after us but he was brilliant! Will return next time we’re in Manchester.

Great food, brilliant staff! Lovely wine and the owner Theme (not sure if I’ve spelt it right 😂) was brilliant, we ate at a busy evening session but the atmosphere was great! Lemon cello on the house to finish is a lovely touch, will definitely be going again!

Fantastic food and staff couldn't fault it

We ate here last night amazing food really recommend, lovely staff we will be back!

Don't profane the name of Italy!!!

Great food and very friendly staff

Really nice food, lovely staff.. could maybe do with a few more veggie options. Overall though a great find. Would definitely recommend

Great atmosphere, great food and service, really nice

Fantastic experience from start to finish. Was very busy when we arrived and we did not have a booking but luckily with only a few minutes, we two were given a table. The Maitre d' organised everything with military precision and first class customer service. Every member of staff was attentive and responsive. The food was divine, from starter through to main and dessert...10/10 would recommend

Food was very good with a good choice on menu. Staff were helpful and friendly and kserive was quick.

Great pre theatre meal last night, service great and pizza are fab. Short walk to palace theatre. Great find. Would definitely go again.

Good friendly efficient service. Good value pre theatre menu

Had a fantastic meal, lovely friendly service. Very impressed and was only a short walk from Bridgewater hall where we were heading after.

Great food not too expensive will definitely be returning

We stopped here by chance and wow, we will be back next time we stay in Manchester! The food was fantastic - the best Italian in Manchester by far and the service was great. Will be recommending to my family and friends... If you're in Manchester and eio an Italian, you must eat here!!!

Amazing service, lovely calming atmosphere, lovely food as usual!

the service was absolutely brilliant. The food was great too. They always do a great food. The atmosphere and decor of the restaurant is really lovely. Very fresh and modern. Food was the best I've ever had, hands down.

The food is amazing will be going again

Thanks for the good service. I recommend that you try this place and sure you will never want to go elsewhere 😀

Nice, very nice - place to be....

Brilliant place, amazing food and great staff. Can't wait to visit again soon.

Had a lovely lunch with work colleagues last week, the food was great as was the service. Amdreeo made the whole experience

God mat og veldig god service! Kom sent, men serverte oss allikevel.

A wonderful restaurant, we enjoyed it so much we've booked again for another night. The food was well served and piping hot. Our party of six, all received their meals at the same time, and we never felt rushed throughout the whole evening. Nothing was too much trouble for our waitress Andreea, she was extremely pleasant, and was very knowledgeable about the meals.

No attention to detail. Little stock from the red wine list which we chose. Steak undercooked when we asked otherwise. No offer to correct mistakes makes you feel under valued as a customer. Pizza not great.

Lovely restaurant. Food very good, a varied menu, easily accessible via the Metro Link. Usual City Centre prices, but the atmosphere and Service was excellent. I found it difficult to find somewhere to park. Will take the Metro next time. Very handy for the Bridgewater Hall, a 3 minute walk. Going again early next month.

Very lovely restaurant Probably the best in Manchester Is not flashy like some big brands but they cook the best Italian food

Food was great 👍 staff polite will eat there again

Brilliant Place, staff very attentive. You could dress up a bit and feel comfortable here. Food & drink were fresh and well displayed. Hygiene was excellent.

Don't expect this restaurant to honour your booking. They turned us away after I'd booked weeks in advance. I had picked this restaurant as my 90 year old father can't walk far. They turned us away with no apology or explanation. I am absolutely disgusted by this treatment of customers.

We arrived for a late lunch on a rainy day. We were welcomed and shown to our table. Food and drinks ordered and arrived in quick time. Service was excellent and jovial. As we were late starting lunch, we ended up being the last table left in the restaurant. Never once was there any indication from the staff for us to hurry up and leave. We all felt so comfortable during our meal and have no trouble in giving this restaurant my highest recommendation.

Always busy. There is a good friendly atmosphere. Staf are very attention and the food is excellent.

Absolute perfect. Had booked pizza express but on arrival told couldn't seat us for at least another 45 minutes despite booking. What lick as this restaurant sat us and was an absolute gem. Proper old style Italian cooking and flavours and modern decor.

This restaurant is our favourite Italian and we have never had a bad meal. The food is amazing especially the steaks which just melt in your mouth. Special shout out to Andrea who is just the best waitress snd totally attentive to your needs. Try this restaurant and I promise you that you will not be disappointed. We will be back !!!!

This place makes you very welcome with friendly service from the moment you walk through the door. We enjoyed three lovely meals over three days whilst visiting Manchester and received impecable service from all staff, especially Andreea.

Good Italian Restaurant and handy for the Bridgewater Hall

We booked ahead for a meal on a Sunday evening in November. We were greeted at the door and taken to our table. The menu and prices were all good. The food was served hot and was delicious. We were asked if everything was to our liking; it was. We had wine and coffee to complete the meal, which comprised starters and main courses but we were too full to manage a dessert. When the bill arrived we were told that tips were optional and there was no need to leave a tip if we were not entirely happy with everything. We left a 10% tip. Andreea served us and, at times, her male colleague who escorted us to the table also served us. Both members of staff were polite, friendly and helpful.

This restaurant is very obviously not capable of handling the customers it takes bookings from. We arrived an hour and 40 minutes before a concert nearby. We left an hour and 20 minutes later hungry and overlooked, our order not fulfilled. The few staff were horribly stressed, fighting fires everywhere. There was no leadership from the manager when WE discovered we would not be fed, and he fobbed us off with a "Go somewhere else". One waiter was genuinely upset and sympathetic about it all, poor soul. And the toilets were blocked and smelly. And they didn't bring us menus. The owners should be very ashamed of themselves. DON'T COME HERE.

This restaurant appears to have got even worse than described in the bad review we wish we had read before going for a pre-theatre dinner. They kept us waiting (no apology, no attention) for an hour and a half while we witnessed mounting chaos, only to be told rudely when we finally protested that we were going to be late for the show that they couldn't actually feed us, but could offer a dessert instead. The worst part is that it was the theatre itself (Bridgewater Hall) that had sent us there. It was an awful awful night - made worse still when we got to the theatre late and hungry, only to be told we couldn't go in late. We had travelled a long way for what we'd hoped would be a lovely birthday treat. Awful, awful, awful.

We called in as the restaurant looked appealing from the outside and the menu choice was good. We were not disappointed, we were greeted at the door and shown to our table. A nice choice of cocktails and swift service on our food. The taste and presentation was beautiful, nothing was to much trouble for our waitress who served us with a smile and humour. We are returning to Manchester next year and I will definitely book again.

Nice food and attentive service

Very nice restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere, I didn't like the idea of dining alone but was made to feel welcome and there were other single diners too. Food very nice and would go again.

Great service but the food let it down. They try but don’t quite make it. Garlic mushrooms were boiled or tinned.

The manager was rude and had a complex, issue over reservation which staff apologised for but he came over to defend his rude attitude which made it worse. Six of us dining and my food did not come out until nearly every one else on the table had finished theirs. It was obvious they’d forgotten to make one of the meals. Sat watching others eat while the kitchen are shouting at one another is not my idea of a nice evening meal out - especially given the price (£350 for the 6 of us) Nothing offered in way of apology for this. The food was lovely when it did arrive but wouldn’t be returning

Felt sorry for the staff (only 2 staff and they were rushing around having to manage both answering the phone, taking orders, clearing tables, deliver food and drinks & deal with disgruntled customers who were waiting nearly an hour for food to be served….observed other customers leaving as orders not taken (even for drinks after 15 mins). Could do with at least a front if house manager or matrede as poor staff were rushing around apologising

We walked in to a very relaxing environment. We were greeted immediately and given a choice of tables. All the staff were extremely friendly and made sure we had an amazing experience, especially Sal who was great. The food was very good, and we really enjoyed our visit. We will defiantly be back.

After 1 year apart a meal was planned as a family get together. Gio’s is the place which we choose on each yearly reunion. This time we experienced drastic changes, glum staff/pushing half price cocktails which we hadn’t ordered. A sour faced manager who patrolled the restaurant, which on a Friday evening only had 3 tables of diners. We were asked numerous times how long the rest of our party would be as they were running late. We were being pushed to order before they had arrived, we were told to send them a screen shot of the menu so they could order before arriving… Then it was announced that we had better be quick as the kitchen would completely close at 10!! (Friday night!!) On the last 2 members of our dining party arriving our camaraderie was decimated, we skipped the first course, ordered the main course and started eating. It was observed that the ‘manager’ was still on patrol looking at his watch every five minutes. As the main meal was finished our plates were removed by the staff and all the cutlery, napkins and extra plates were also removed, so avoiding any possibility of ordering a desert. We had only had an hour all together as a party. The manager sat at the till pressuring me with piercing glances to get up and pay, which I did. All of us then heard a comment made behind our backs, about how much we had spent! We gathered outside in the cold to wait for taxis etc, Previously this restaurant was a happy experience with friendly staff who looked content with their work and colleagues. Laughter abounded. Not this time. The question was ‘had it changed hands?’ The receipt totalled £177.93 with added ‘service charge’ of £16.18. WHAT SERVICE? Please avoid this place, there are so many wonderful eateries in Manchester. The rest of our 5 day stay in Manchester had no incidences and we discovered amazing service and food. Wonderful city.

With so many fantastic places to eat in Manchester, service is what can set a restaurant apart from its competitors. So if you are seeking great service and a relaxing environment to have a late night family meal, I would suggest you don’t go to Gio’s. Unsure if the place is under new management but the waitresses looked positively ground down and struggled to muster the enthusiasm to offer a great level of service. When we arrived, our table wasn’t quite ready for us so a man, (who I assume was the manager) shouted at the waitress to ‘sort it out’. I could tell by this point the services wasn’t going to be as good as the previous times we had visited. The whole time we’re we’re there, our party were made to feel under pressure to hurry our meal, almost to the point of intimidation. We weren’t even given the option of a dessert. It was obvious the manager wanted to just count up his takings and close up for the night. Unsure if their automatically added service charge is calculated as a percentage of the bill but we unwittingly paid £16 on a total bill of £177+ between 6 people. We ended up leaving much earlier than intended and stood in the pouring rain just so we didn’t have to ‘inconvenience’ the manager with our presence any longer! I really don’t like to give bad reviews but I was so incensed by the way my family were made to feel during our visit to Gio’s that I want others to have an informed choice before choosing to dine at this restaurant.

After 1 year apart a meal was planned as a family get together. Gio’s is the place which we choose on each yearly reunion. This time we experienced drastic changes, glum staff/pushing half price cocktails which we hadn’t ordered. A sour faced manager who patrolled the restaurant, which on a Friday evening only had 3 tables of diners. We were asked numerous times how long the rest of our party would be as they were running late. We were being pushed to order before they had arrived, we were told to send them a screen shot of the menu so they could order before arriving… Then it was announced that we had better be quick as the kitchen would completely close at 10!! (Friday night!!) On the last 2 members of our dining party arriving our camaraderie was decimated, we skipped the first course, ordered the main course and started eating. It was observed that the ‘manager’ was still on patrol looking at his watch every five minutes. As the main meal was finished our plates were removed by the staff and all the cutlery, napkins and extra plates were also removed, so avoiding any possibility of ordering a desert. We had only had an hour all together as a party. The manager sat at the till pressuring me with piercing glances to get up and pay, which I did. All of us then heard a comment made behind our backs, about how much we had spent! We gathered outside in the cold to wait for taxis etc, Previously this restaurant was a happy experience with friendly staff who looked content with their work and colleagues. Laughter abounded. Not this time. The question was ‘had it changed hands?’ The receipt totalled £177.93 with added ‘service charge’ of £16.18. WHAT SERVICE? Please avoid this place, there are so many wonderful eateries in Manchester. The rest of our 5 day stay in Manchester had no incidences and we discovered amazing service and food. Wonderful city.

Had good food and great service from the team here tonight. First class, this is how it should be done

Service was incredible and food delicious. My little boy accidentally spilled his drink and felt awful and the team couldn’t have done more to put a smile back on his face. That coupled with really tasty food, absolutely worth a visit!

Been here many times and always enjoyed the food and service. Tonight though was one of the worst experiences both my partner and I have had. The food was terrible. They seemed very short staffed and no one was checking what was coming out of the kitchen. The chicken wings in BBQ sauce was the warning that worst was to come. The sauce was bland with little taste, more like a weak gravy. Then the chicken risotto, over cooked and tasted burnt but yet cold, far too much salt and garlic, no parmesan cheese or black pepper offered. The spinich and cheese ravioli was more like a soup, watery and foul tasting, far too much salt and garlic and again, no parmesan cheese or black pepper offered. We couldn't eat the main courses. Complained to the waiter who informed us that no manager was in tonight, which I suppose may explain why food wasn't being checked properly before it left the kitchen. We paid for our overpriced wine and left. Maybe it was just a bad night but we won't be going back again.

I went here with my son for dinner. We had travelled to see a united game. We wandered in here by accident as we were looking for Gorginios restaurant. We didn't know that they were both the same company. The food here and Georginios is fantastic. I had the lasagne and my son had carbanora. Sal was a fantastic host, such a nice guy and the staff were so welcoming. Will definitely be back when returning to Manchester.

Dinner for myself and my partner in October. I ordered salmon, and my partner had the chicken milanese. Having seen the price of the salmon at £34.50 I was expecting something really special. The salmon was beautifully prepared and cooked but came with a side of boiled potatoes. The menu offered 'potatoes or fries and vegetables' to me that implied potatoes and vegetables, well for £34.50 of course that's what I expected. I wasn't asked what choice of potatoes and I probably would have chosen fries but I certainly expected vegetables. I had to ask for vegetables and was told it was a choice of potatoes or vegetables but they'd give me a selection as I'd asked. The menu stated AND vegetables so if that's not what you offer please make it clear. If you're going to charge £34.50 for a filet of salmon please make sure the experience warrants the price. Dessert was a tiramisu with ice cream which I didn't think was particularly 'home made'. Again a high price of £8.50 Overall OK food but certainly not worth the price especially when compared with better nearby restaurants like Don Giovani

Mediocre and over-priced. Minestrone soup had a thin stock base and no parmesan was offered. Penne portion was quite small and again parmesan had to be requested. Chicken breast was dry and tough. It was not a breast portion but pieces and looked as though it was processed.

Really enjoyed a meal here after a long day, family of 3, Sal and the team very accommodating and the food hit the spot.

Fantastic restaurant, modern and cosy with a great atmosphere. The staff are efficient and friendly and the food is fabulous. Sal and his team could not have been more friendly and welcoming. We went there 3 nights running on a long weekend in Manchester, I think that speaks for itself. Cannot recommend highly enough.

This was an amazing place for a great dinner. The spaghetti carbonara and the spaghetti bolognaise was unreal. Sal is a great manager and very welcoming to new comers, I would fully recommend

Fabulous place to have food! Best spaghetti bolognaise I’ve had! Best management ever!

Not many people in May have been busy pre theatre. Staff were run ragged setting tables putting loads of glasses away etc. food not up to scratch. My fillet steak Diane was not a fillet steak by my standards.

Great food and Sal was an amazing waiter! Lasagne was one of the best Uber had. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!