Italiana Fifty Five in Manchester

Great food and excellent service at Italiana 55! The dishes were flavorful and authentic, and the staff were friendly and attentive. A must-visit for a fantastic dining experience! Felix gave us an amazing service.

I had an amazing dining experience at Italiana Fifty Five. The food was delicious, with rich flavors and beautiful presentation. Our waiter, Felix, truly made the evening special—his friendly and attentive service added a personal touch to our meal. He was knowledgeable about the menu and gave excellent recommendations. I highly recommend Italiana Fifty Five, and I’ll definitely be back, especially if Felix is there to make the experience even better!

The lovely exterior and chef making pasta in the window made us choose this restaurant for dinner with our two children. The food was excellent, the fresh pasta was delicious. Marty who served us was fabulous, we had a couple of accidents with our 2 year old daughter spilling and breaking a glass and the staff were great. Beautiful decoration for Christmas time and good atmosphere.

The service and food was amazing. The bruschetta was extraordinarily crisp and tasty, the salmon filled pasta was delicious. Our waitress Marty really looked after us.

Walking into this place near empty I should’ve known not to eat here. No fault towards waiting on team but the food is way overpriced for what you’re getting. BBQ Texan ribs in an Italian???? Pasta was dry, stodgy and the sauce was 100% out of a supermarket tub. Avoid.

Dana was fab! Super attentive and welcoming! Great service, great food.

Excellent service by Dana who made a special effort for my birthday! Thank you!

The pluses were friendly staff and pretty good food. Unfortunately the service was terrible. The drinks took 25 mins to arrive after ordering and the starters arrived shortly after. We then had to wait an hour for our main course and whilst the waiters apologised several times it wouldn’t have taken much to give us a free drink or some nibbles to keep us going to show that they appreciated it really wasn’t good. Won’t be back in a hurry.

Silviu was onze ober. Hij was heel vriendelijk en grappig. We waren met een grote groep en toch werden we snel bediend. Het eten was heel lekker! Een aanrader!

Nice place, good food and good service. The waitress Erika served us, professional, helpful and friendly. As an Italian it made me want to come back. Highly recommended

The menu offers various dishes of true Italian cuisine and it is all delicious. Excellent service thanks to the very nice waitress Erika 😘

Food was lovely, Dana was very attentive and helpful.

Erika was very professional and knowledgeable about the kinds of dishes that would appeal to us based on our likes and dislikes. And the food was quite lovely as well. Highly recommended.

I got the rigatoni, added some chicken (halal) and it was so good! Erika was incredibly helpful in choosing the dish as well as a great hostess. Definitely going to come back.

Erika was a brilliant waitress. Very attentive and the pecorino pasta was 10/10 - highly recommend!

Lovely spot for nice food and cocktails, Erika was great and looked after us really well. We never had to wait for service.

Great place for pasta, always outstanding service and Erika is a delight, full of brill recommendations, our new local!

Food was amazing as per usual, and Erika was helpful, friendly and welcoming. Thank you so much to Erika and all the team!

Great food and wonderful service from Erika

Enjoyable experience with warm and welcoming staff.

Amazing food. Had the carpaccio and lobster ravioli. Would highly recommend. Erika was our waitress who was great and attentive.

The food was amazing and it was a pleasure to be served by Erika

Had a wonderful dinner here on Sunday. Foods were all great. Thank you George Cloony and James Bond

Not a big fan of calamari but whatever they did to it was delish! About £8 for a 175ml glass of house wine is a bit dear imo.

Food was amazing, couldn't fault it in any way. The service we received from Erika was 10/10. Will definitely be returning and hope to be served by her again.

Was served by Erika and she was lovely, food was fantastic and will be back!!

We were served by Erika who was absolutely amazing. Very friendly and helpful throughout, and made us feel so comfortable, including the 2 kids. Thanks Erika, hope to see you in our next visit too.

We were served by Erika who looked after us very well and she was friendly with the kids.

Amazing service. Fantastic food. Erika was the perfect host, she made our last minute dinner arrangements feel like a well planned night out. Would highly recommend!

Great food as always and Erika was lovely sorting us out with a good laugh and service

Visited a few times recently and Erika has been great each time. I don’t eat gluten and she’s great with ensuring everything I order is gluten free. The pasta & garlic bread in these photos are both gluten free and are genuinely delicious, you wouldn’t tell the difference. We’ll be back soon - thank you!

Incredible food and the staff were incredible too

The food and atmosphere is amazing. Authentic Italian cuisine, Erika is lovely and professional too, top service. The 50% off for A la carte menu is a decent deal, definitely will visit again.

Fantastic place with great food and service. Portions are well sized and really tasty. Jorge & team are a bunch of superheros, especially Jorge who took care of the customers alone for part of the evening before help arrived. Great work guys! And big thanks to the kitchen too. Kiitos Jorge :) Nähdään pian.

Got the linguini pecorino, they did a show for us when serving, it was lovely, and Jorge was brilliant, and really! Would definitely recommend!

I have been here before and always enjoyed this restaurant. I took my friend as it was very close to his hotel and plus the 50% offer. It was very busy even under staff that Erika and bar gentleman were very professional to explain what is and not included the offer. The food was very nice like always. Decent portion and authentic. The restaurant was very busy and we were pleased with their service. We will back again.

Had a great experience at Italiana. Food was great; had a really nice Margherita pizza that made me pleasantly full and my bestie and I were given some complimentary fries to share as well, which were really nice. The service was great and we were very well looked after by Erika who was very friendly and made sure to check on us regularly to see if we needed anything. Will definitely be going back in future!

Very good food, we got the seafood platter (£36.00pp). The only issue was the lack of substance, and I still was quite hungry afterwards, so i would have liked a little more food, and would recommend sides for those with large appetites. We also booked in advance, however was told to wait in the chairs at the front to be seated, although it only took a couple minutes to be seated at our table. Very nice ambiance and lighting.

Congrats to Erika for the service

Fabulous meal, expensive though

De service was very good and de food also thanku Erika for de good service

Very well served. Very good advise and knowledge from our waitress Erika. Next time in Manchester we sure visit the restaurant. Grtz Paul

Lovely restaurant with a good service from Erika, will definitely visit again

Food was perfect and lovely lady Erika was so friendly. Would come again for food and to meet the staff again specially Erika

Fantastic meal, fantastic deal for 50% off, and fantastic service from Erika. Will definitely be back!

I came to this restaurant after a long day, was greeted warmly. Server, Erika was lovely, very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Warm smile and just makes the atmosphere comfortable

Excellent food and service. We were served by Erika who was amazing. All the staff checked on our table regularly. Highly recommend.

Martina made our dining experience at Italiana Fifty Five truly exceptional. From the moment we arrived, she welcomed us warmly and provided excellent recommendations, showcasing her deep knowledge of Italian cuisine. Every dish she suggested was a delight, and her impeccable timing ensured a smooth, enjoyable meal. Martina’s friendly and attentive service, combined with her personal touch, elevated our evening. The ambiance at Italiana is charming, but Martina's service is what truly made it unforgettable. If you visit, be sure to ask for Martina—she’s the best!

20 min way for table whilst empty. Half an hour wait for started. 45 minute wait for main after waiter said it would be straight out. Raised issue with waiter and gave no response, then walked away with plates to return and ask did we want anything else. Paid bill left immediately. The food was barely average

Great evening and our first time here. We will back, great food, great value, lovely wine and fabulous service from Martina.

Halal food! Italian! In Manchester city centre, it was a first for me and my wife. Food was amazing, great hostility. Will be back with the family.

I was given a really lovely and warm welcome from the host Erika. The food was great and so was the service

Erika was Really friendly, helpful and knowledgable about the menu. Instinctively knew when we needed service and on such a busy night with three birthdays, a screaming baby and several of the impressive cheese wheel/blowtorch experiences to serve to various customers the staff were skilled and professional . Great place to eat! Would recommend to friends.

Erika, our waitress, was very fun and efficient. She did an excellent and entertaining job.

Absolutely amazing experience,lovely Italian food and excellent service from all staff and our personal waitress Martina

Erika and the team have been amazing tonight. The place was super busy but all of the staff especially Erika were very attentive and ensured we were well looked after. The team on tonight 12/08/24 are a credit to the restaurant and the company. In what was an extremely busy service we were not forgotten and every effort was made to ensure 10/10 service! GIVE THEM PAY RISES 🩷! Food was also amazing and considering its 50% off no corners were cut.

Mine and boyfriend’s favourite place. it was our anniversary on saturday and the gentlemen serving us made sure it was a special evening for us. we had been before and both times had the pasta wheel which is just incredible. i would eat it untill the day i die if i could!thankyou all so much for making our day so special!see you in september for my birthday:)

We were served by Erika and she was delightful. Very busy for a Monday night and the staff did well considering. The food was excellent though and very good value 👌🏼

Thanks to Dana for her friendly and welcoming service for a great evening.

Been a few times over the years and it’s been ok, however, yesterday was very poor all round. Not one we will be rushing back to with all the other options in Manchester.

One of the best Italian restaurants in Manchester, highly recommended! Thanks Erika for your service

My favorite Italian restaurant in Manchester! Delicious authentic food, excellent service from Erika, and a lovely lunch.

Super service from Erika. Great food and lots of gluten free options for my coeliac son.

Had a really nice server her name was Erika and the meal was the best Italian food we have had in a long time was lovely

Amazing food, one of the best Italians in Manchester. We had Erica serve us, she was fantastic, we absolutely loved the service!

Erica served us, she was a fantastic server!! Lovely food, best italian food i’ve tried so far!

I have been served by Erika. She was very nice and friendly.

The best Italian food in Manchester! Couldn’t recommend enough, Erika made us feel so welcome and couldn’t do enough for our table! Will definitely be back!

Amazing food and atmosphere. Erika was an amazing waitress very attentive

The food was amazing. Attended as a large party of 10. Dishes arrived together so no waiting for others to get their food. Everyone praised their food. Erica our waitress was happy, friendly and welcoming along with being attentive. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you!

Erika was so lovely - as were all the team, they made us feel welcome and were helpful throughout. The food was great, it was a last minute decision when we booked but will definitely be back ☺️

Excellent food. Price was great. The service was excellent. Thank you, Erika

The food was lovely and Erika's service was spot on. Would definitely come back again

Very attentive, very polite Dana was brilliant .

DANA WA OUR SERVER SHE WAS AMAZING. WOULD DEFIANTLY RECOMMEND.

Lovely service from Dana and tasty food.

Second time to this chain but first time in this one and we were all blown away by the quality of the food. The service with Dana and a lovely gentleman was amazing and so friendly. Can’t wait to revisit! Thank you!

Had a great time at bottomless brunch. Tomos was our waiter. He was friendly, helpful and efficient and made our brunch a pleasure. Lots of lovely food (a delicious fully vegan platter for me) and cocktails and a complimentary birthday cake complete with sparkler and song for the birthday girl. What's not to like!

Fantastic reception for us from the Team at Italiana. We were lucky to have Erika look after us for the afternoon. She provided a great service with even a birthday surprise for our Granddaughter at the end of the meal. Food was delicious and brought out quickly:

Friendly and helpful staff.Excellent food good value for money.Special thanks to Erika for her service.

Dana was a sexy Italian waiter who severed my tiramasu with all the audacity of an Italian hunk juiced up on the finest tiramasu. Ciao Dana!

Dana is just lush. Really took care of us! Had a lovely cocktail and dessert. Really made the experience! Me and my friends had such a lovely time

Great food, service (George) and atmosphere

Erika was so accommodating and sweet. She remembered my birthday and checked up on us our whole service. I will definitely be coming back. She’s 5 stars.

Food was really great and Martina was Fantastic! Would visit again

The service and detailing of every dish from Erika was the best.The music makes it more enjoyable and overall had a nice day. And i m not gonna forget the manager(Jorge)what a crazy guy👌

Erika was lovely, she couldn’t do too much to make us comfortable. Her hospitality was beyond excellent. So friendly, welcoming and attentive. It was our first time visiting and we will be definitely coming back again all because of Erika.

Raffaele was Amazing and I had a lovely time, will definitely visit again.

Lovely food, attentive service from our server Dana and on a lovely sunny day outside 10/10

Erika, our waitress, was delightful. Everything was perfect.

It was a really lovely place with some of the nicest staff around Erika was wonderful and place was wonderful would recommend 100 percent

A review from someone who gets so easily annoyed by sub standard service, & poor cuisine. My family and I were in Manchester for the evening and stumbled upon Fifty Five Italiana. As soon as we walked in we were met by such an enthusiastic and welcoming gentleman at "front of house". The service throughout the meal was impeccable, to the point where the staff came over to question my 8 Yr old boy's steak being rare. I explained that's how we ordered it. The point being, the staff were constantly observing! The food was amazing without any fault, and it was clear the best produce was being used, and most definitely the best levels of cooking. A huge thank you for to Martina for such a professional and friendly service.

Great food served by Tomos who's provided a lovely table service. Most agreeable and perfect pizza.

Visited here this evening for my Mom's birthday, and went for a three course meal. I ordered the calamari starter, mushroom risotto main and a creme brulee dessert, plus a glass of rose wine and a cappuccino afterwards. All of these arrived quickly and were delicious. The restaurant was relaxing and well lit with a nice ambience. All staff provided excellent service, as did the manager who presented us with a well designed birthday cake and sung Happy Birthday to my Mom. I especially have to point out the main waitress who served us, Simona. She was extremely friendly and really added to our evening out. If you are reading this, thank you for your excellent service Simona, it was appreciated! I will definitely be returning here at some point. Highly recommend.

Came for my friend’s graduation dinner and Amelia & Erika were amazing with taking care of us. Best lasagne I’ve had yet in a restaurant, and service was very warm.

We came for a graduation dinner and the service was really lovely. Erika and Amelia looked after us and made the night really special. The food arrived really quickly and tasted great with good portion sizes. Would highly recommend.

The service was amazing, we came here for my graduation’s dinner and Amelia and Erika gave my friend free drinks and a beautiful platter for dessert. The restaurant itself was beautiful, with lovely lights and good music.

Erica was really warm and welcoming, as were all of the staff during our visit today. The food arrived quickly & it was great quality, very fresh and filling! No complaints :)

Very dissatisfied my husband booked table Friday evening wanted 25 mins didn't even offer drinks while we were waiting disgusted to be honest a couple walked out before us then a group people walked in taken straight to a table so we got up walked out people be aware off this when visiting safe to say we went don Marco across Rd and was top quality food service and even though we hadn't booked we got a table straight away safe to say won't be returning here 😔

The food was amazing. It was busy when we arrived, but Erika was very attentive and made some great wine and food pairing recommendations. It was our first visit but we will definitely be back. The linguine pecorino was delicious and flambéd tableside which was very impressive. The spaghetti Nero was delicious and a real treat. Thanks Erika!