Sugo Pasta Kitchen in Trafford

By far the best restaurant in Altrincham. We absolutely love it/it’s our ‘go to’. The menu is perfect - just a few options, done to the highest standard. Great atmosphere, great service, great food. Keep up the good work, guys!!!!

Waited 30 minutes to be served half cooked pasta on our 2 mains. Did not have time to wait for a fresh replacement as had plans. Very disappointed.

Great food but service needs further improvements as it feels rushed.

Very good authentic pasta and fantastic starters. Great service.

Food was good though took quite a while to arrive. But no flexibility on the menu items which is slightly odd for freshly cooked food. Difficult if you have food allergies. Staff not particularly interested once they had your order. Cashless restaurant. 10% service charge automatically added to the bill. No interest in returning to this restaurant.

All they seem interested in is getting u in and out as fast as possible limiting you table time to 90 minutes I told them twice I had not finished Paid 42 pounds for a bottle of wine very nice and the food was good but as a dining experience not a pleasure . Very rich food as very and you need to let it digest not hurried out the door .

We appreciate good authentic food and can distinguish quality dishes, having lived in Italy and travelled the entire country. Sugo’s food is very good (buono!) We love it! Disappointed the menu has changed. We were expecting a nice full plate of our favourite pasta, but was presented with a tapas style approach, with smaller portions, encouraging the dinner to go with their recommendation of three plates! This of course generates more profit for the owner, but in my opinion the traditional way of dinning and having a correct plate size of food has been taken away. It is Italian food not Spanish, with this tapas approach. I paid £16.00 for the fish based pasta, wonderful, but half the size of what you would get 2 months ago. £32.00 (thereabouts) to get a good size plate of this fish based pasta dish (£16.00x2) That is a ridiculous price, coupled with sitting on a bench outside! Sugo’s food is very good , but they should not over price their food through a new approach which does not work, we are not tasting Spanish small dishes we have come to enjoy a normal size plate of good food! They will lose customers!

We are big fans of Sud and were excited/bit nervous to try the new menu last night! Absolutely loved it! Really enjoyed being able to try all the starters which were delicious, followed by our favourite pasta dishes and still had room for desert! Lovely staff and great service as always. Highly recommended!

We have been going to Sud around once every couple of weeks for years and it has been an absolute favourite of ours they have an awesome FOH team too. Whilst the food is still excellent the new concept of small plates pasta dishes seems confused. Understandably they needed to raise there spend per head as it’s a business that is growing with a new site just opened up in Manchester. However personally I would have rather just paid more for the same hearty comforting food they were so well respected for. The dishes have decreased by 1/3rd in size which is slightly annoying as if it was 1/2 I would have just doubled up on everything to get the usual order. A real shame that a restaurant that is such an integral part of the neighbourhood has made this decision. Unfortunately until they return to a format similar to what they had pre small plates I don’t think we will be visiting any time soon.

Good food and service , all ruined by not accepting cash payment . So wrong, but it's their choice, and I won't be going again .

I only drink petrol and drain cleaner but I loved SUD. 12 plates of perfection. A great establishment in Manchester, love it.

Loved our evening last night Thank you all

The food at sud is incredible! I can’t recommend this place enough. We ordered seven plates from their new menu, it was phenomenal in terms of what we’d eaten. There were standout dishes. The staff were lovely and helpful. 10/10 and I would definitely be back when I’m in Manchester.

Incredible food incredible Staff and service and most amazing atmosphere thank you SUD

Pasta was better the old way! Tried to change what’s already good and great shame to the anchovy dish.

10/10. Total quality food and flavours. Our second visit this weekend and as tasty as the first time. Also our baby ate for free on the Sunday deal which is a great offer to see. Can't wait to come again and try more dishes. We may even do starters as small plates as the buratta starter with the jam was absolutely sensational.

Let's start with the positives ... the food is very tasty. But ... It feels like a cafe with hard wooden tables and benches. It is cramped and noisy. It is a very limited menu It uses cheap cuts (beef shin, pork cheek) It is expensive The house white wine is pretty awful

Visited multiple times and it serves the best pasta in Altrincham. Had the Paccheri 'all'Amatriciana' which is good but would recommend the House Sugo which is very tasty. Good service and heaters outside mean you don’t go cold. Book in advance.

We came last minute without a booking and it was very busy but they kindly fit us in at a table outside which was lovely as it was a warm evening. The food was absolutely beautiful, an absolute hug in a bowl and even the olives were flavoured beautifully. Well worth the hype I've heard. I'm sorry but I didn't catch the name of the gentleman who we met first and advised us to come back in half an hour but he was lovely and friendly, and Lola and Beatrice were with us for the rest of the meal who were both so welcoming and kind. Lola in particular was our main host and helped us to choose a wine and complementary sides. Couldn't have asked for a nice meal and people for my best friend's birthday meal. Thank you!

Delicious food. One waitress was super nice but the older lady was quite standoffish and ignored us. Really wasn't a fan of the communal eating. No privacy whatsoever eating very close to other people.

Great place. Staff know their menu and helped us choose. Pasta dishes were hearty and rich. Lovely atmosphere, feels busy but cosy.

Normally I’m not too enthusiastic about going to an Italian restaurant. It’s not that I don’t like Italian food, it’s just generally exactly the same. Italian is Italian is Italian….. SUD pasta however is different. Next to Altrincham market, quite a small place so make sure you book - and expect to be sat at a table with strangers! The tables here are all shared. The food…..wow! Hands down some of the best pasta dishes ever. I had the pasta with a very slow cooked beef ragu. Id happily eat that every day. Not the cheapest place but well worth it.

We’ve been a few times to SUD/ SUGO. I think last time was the least favourite in terms of food. Couple of pointers - - bring back the chicken wings they’re increíble. The pork ribs are nowhere near as good - hopefully this is only temporary - No need to add lemon zest on to the olives, quite a weird flavour. The olives themselves were rock solid. Not sure if they were fresh enough. I would recommend big ripe - ideally seedless olives and just use a good quality olive oil and sea salt. Everything else was fine. Service amazing as usual.

I'm not usually a pasta fan...but, Sud Pasta changes that!! It's food for the soul, made by souls. Unequivocally the heartiest plates of food in Cheshire that will run a fierce riot of an explosion of taste buds. You will not find better pasta anywhere. Guaranteed. You will also never in the whole universe and galaxy and everything in-between find a better bruschetta either. Visit this place, eat the pasta and devour the bruschetta. Your world will be the better for it as is ours for having Sud Pasta.

Great PASTA, quick pre-theatre meal. Enjoyed it.

I was served some sort of pasta soup. An Italian ramen of some sort. Terrible experience. The 2/3 women who work there are very miserable and rude.

I came here for a date, booked in advance & gave our card details so we couldn’t cancel. When we arrived we were twice almost placed on the ends of tables with other people on them… fortunately one couple left just as we arrived and so we had a table to ourselves. More customers arrived and were offered the empty seats on our table! I saw another couples meal interrupted by a group of three being squeezed on their table. Booking ahead I would have first expected a table to be reserved for us, and further, to at least be asked whether we mind people being placed on our table. It would seriously have ruined my experience here and it partially did, for worrying about random people sharing my conversation and table. It has put me off coming here again. The food was brilliant, however.

The food was brilliant, the seating was not. Although giving a 3 stars on service the service for food & drinks was perfectly up to standard. However we began the night as they tried to sit us on a table with another couple, this IS NOT what you expect when booking a table at ANY restaurant. We watched another couple bombarded halfway through their meal with a set of 3 new guests added to their date night, seemingly without previously asking if they’d be comfortable with this. Whilst we (me and my girlfriend) were lucky enough to maintain our own table, we were constantly worried every time new guests turned up that they’d be plonked on our table, like they’d originally planned with us despite booking far in advance. This is so wrong and could easily ruin a couple’s plans, seating needs to be seriously revised. All props to the chefs and staff who were clearly working hard to deliver a good night for their customers. But if you’re expecting an intimate date, I seriously would recommend considering elsewhere unless they make changes.

I had an incredible dining experience at this Italian restaurant! The pasta dishes exceeded all my expectations and left me completely satisfied. To start, we indulged in the pork belly ribs, which were exceptionally tender and melt-in-your-mouth. The flavor was perfectly stimulating my appetite. Among the various pasta options, the paccheri 'all'Amatriciana stood out as an absolute favorite. The cured pork cheek complemented the dish perfectly, adding a delicious and savory element to the already tantalizing flavors. The staff at the restaurant were not only friendly but also very polite, enhancing the overall dining experience. We were so impressed by the quality of the food and service that we have already decided to return, specifically to enjoy the paccheri dish once again.

The food was excellent. The only downside was that despite having booked a table for two well in advance, we were put on a small table with another group of people. This was particularly disappointing as we were celebrating a special occasion. At no point was it communicated to us by staff why we were being put on a shared table nor were we asked if it was okay. Felt as though we were being squeezed in.

We visited here on a Saturday afternoon, it was a busy but not overly, we had prebooked the table and on arrival shown our table and all was good, however we was about to receive our main meal when another couple joined our table and the staff said 'Oh its a sharing table' and apparently this happens at other venues so beware if you are looking for a quiet meal out as other people will be joining you! There was other tables available too!! We even saw another couple looked as shocked as us when they had to join a table of 4. Noone had mentioned this, it wasnt on the website (that i saw) or on our booking. It should have been advised straight away!! Highly disappointed!! Food was amazing but due to this we wouldnt return!! Seemed like a bit of a cash thing, ie: Get as many bookings in as you can!! Oh and they add on the tip, when asked to remove they question why!!! Really???

Really disappointed with the service. We booked table online and submitted card details. It all went through. However we didn't get an email confirmation. When we called the restaurant to chase, they said they didn't have the booking and the website can fail! They made no attempt to accommodate the booking!

sud was on my list for months! i finally made a reservation this week, and was mind blown. although i was a bit skeptical of the concept of communal dining, i was seated next to a lovely couple who i spoke to for about 10 minutes. the server, beatrice, was a darling who only amplified the experience. she helped me pick a wine to go with my pasta- the paccheri with smoky cruschi peppers. the pasta was phenomenal. it was al dente, and smothered in chilli peppers, parmesan, pangrattato (which i learnt was a replacement for parmesan by the poor in southern italy) and garlic. the wine was not exactly what i had in mind, but it was a fine pairing nonetheless. the highlight of my meal though, was the limoncello which was served in a frosted glass! served traditionally, it made me happy to see that the restaurant lives up to its standards of being an authentic eatery. i ended with the caramel tart. the marsala gave it a warmth and subtle fragrance, and the crème fraiche cut through the sweetness of the caramel. a single grievance of mine would be the tart shell. the pastry was a bit too thin was not flaky or buttery. overall, SUD is a restaurant that is worthy of the recognition and love it receives.

The best pasta you can find. Absolutely worth waiting for a table, or booking in advance.

Hmm the food excellent, we both had house sugo pasta very tasty. Slightly disappointed it was served on a chipped plate! The garlic sour dough was beautiful. The thing I would mark them down on I was disappointed at sharing a table with another couple! I didn’t enjoy that and, as a result didn’t stop after having mains as felt uncomfortable having others eating right next to me. It was a real shame as for this reason I wouldn’t rush back. Don’t like service charge added, but that is just me as think you pay for that and to be honest I always tip if I am happy with service. Staff a bit uninterested in you but that could be because it was a busy service. Also they don’t take cash!!

Good food, good service, nice staff

Having finally got rid of the small people for a friday night, we managed to get an early table at a place we had been meaning to try ever since they opened up! being Altrincham residents for many many years, having our ears bashed about how great this place was (and having done many a Hardens Guide review, having read about its success), we bit the bullet. managing to get the Bench seats near the window, we had great chatty staff who were genuinely interested in talking to us, super smells coming from the kitchen and a really good "busy" vibe. Managing to people watch all the Alty Market crowd across the way hoovering their Aperol Spritz, we ordered lamb meatballs and the fava bean and greens bruschetta to start. Both were brilliant, looking back we could have ordered them again just for the pea broth that came with meatballs and the way all the flavours of the bruschetta just oozed into the sourdough... by this time i had had a refreshing beer and my wife was happy with her non alco beer, but there was no way I was passing up having a jug of red wine with my house sugo pasta. we both ordered this and on reflection dare i say we could have shared one! The plates of perfectly cooked pasta, the slow cooked 8 hr ragu of beef shin and pork shoulder (the best way to cook these meats) with an extra side of sourdough with garlic and rosemary butter (Don’t you dare just call it garlic bread, the difference is night and day), was that unctuous and satisfying we didn't talk to each other for about 15minutes... it was that good. By comparison, yesterday I went to a fine dining place in manchester and spent three times the amount and enjoyed myself half as much... you do the maths. Forza Sud!

Out of my expectations! We had the broccoli with sourdough starter and it is amazing. This starter is for vegan as well so very impressed! They are very busy so you will definitely need to book a table.

Honestly the best pasta I’ve ever had in my life. The fact they use seasonal ingredients is special and you can definitely tell as they taste incredible!

Not visited before and found it to be a little noisy. Not keen on having to share tables but this was the nature of the place. Otherwise food and service were excellent.

Food OK...Rob dogs on prices for food, wine & tips, £93 for bottle of wine, starter & main...left me feeling angry..😠

It’s absolutely fantastic back from my hometown! Always serve the best pasta they are!

I’d wanted to visit the restaurant for a while so decided to book online 2 days prior. There was hardly any availability so make sure you do book in advance. The website said only the outside covered and heated area was available. I was really sceptical of the only available part of the venue but decided to give it a go. It was well-heated, well-lit and comfortable so if visiting again I would happily sit there if the inside wasn’t available. The waitresses were all really helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. The service was fairly quick but didn’t make us feel like we were rushing our food which we appreciated. In terms of cost we paid £78 for: 2 starters 2 mains An extra piece of bread (steep at £1.50!!) Olives (again, steep at £4!!) Garlic bread A medium bottle of sparkling water 1 beer 1 medium glass of wine We thought this was quite reasonable in general considering as the portion sizes, particularly the mains, were generous. We would recommend the burrata, garlic bread and pasta. It was tasty, of excellent quality and the ingredients were carefully considered. The only reason for which I haven’t given 5/5 is that I wouldn’t rush back. I would only go back if the menu changed as due to the nature of the restaurant, the menu is very limited but this is how the place operates. Also, we spent a lot of time in Italy last year mainly Bologna and Sicily and despite not being from the same region as the dishes from the pasta kitchen, the food we had abroad was so much better in terms of taste.

I have always heard great reviews about Sugo and was looking forward to out visit. The staff were very welcoming and friendly.I had looked at the menu online at home and checked again on the board in the restaurant.I decided on the paccheri with lentil, mushrooms and walnut ragu.From the first mouthful I realised the food was quite spicey.I persevered but could only eat half of the meal! I explained the problem to the waitress and she said that all the pasta meals contain chilli! Apparently it is written in small print on the individual menus but not online or on the board!! I wasn't offered any reduction and left quite disappointed.

Smallish authentic menu that never disappoints: excellent quality seafood and wine. The strozzapreti dishes are my favourite. Staff are always helpful and friendly and value for money is exceptional. A terrific restaurant that we keep returning to.

Superb little pasta restaurant serving really authentic yet also sometimes unusual dishes. One of my fav restaurants in Manchester. Only a small place so get your bookings in early. Lovely atmosphere, buzzy but not too packed in.

Went here with my sister and whilst the food was lovely, the waitress was so unfriendly. She made us feel like an inconvenience. If was just the food a 5 star! but her attitude really ruined the whole experience. Doesn't kill a person to smile...

Myself and my niece went into this restaurant on a Saturday afternoon and it was very busy. We were asked had we booked to which we replied no, we were then shown to a table in the window with high bar stools, my niece is...

Really really good, and certainly lived up to the hype. Sat outside (in January) but the cover and heaters made it a perfect experience.

Never fails to disappoint, food is always spot on, great value and friendly staff. I day dream about House Sufi quite often.

Utterly amazing food. Best pasta restaurant in the UK and controversially Italy. Looking forward to the next visit!

I have visited sugo in Altrincham a few times and they always have lovely food which I cannot fault, one of the best pasta spots in Manchester. Usually the service is also great but on our last visit we didn't have the best experience as our server was a bit curt. However, this didn't stop us from having a great dinner as the food is fantastic (the burrata is a must if you have room for a starter).

Some of the best pasta you could hope to get in the UK

Been wanting to try Sugo for ages and it didn’t disappoint. Pasta was amazing - I had the House Sugo, and now I want to eat it every day. Atmosphere is great, really has the feel of a small local restaurant. Service was excellent, they even cooked up some pasta for my baby to have a taste (and he was just a big of a fan). One of the best meals I’ve had in years!

Food is delicious. A couple of vegan options not loads. Reasonably priced. Wish they were open for lunch service and not just in the evening.

4.00 for some olives. All food had chilli in but not stated on menu. Garlic bread was hard

Italian food is something that is quite generic nowadays, but the Sugo Pasta Kitchen is special. It is a small restaurant, service quick. the menu has a few choices but they dont want to change or alter the order. Perhaps this is because each dish...

Lovely Italian food, it’s a cosy restaurant with a friendly team. Great customer service.

The best Italian food I’ve ever tried Every mouth it’s a explosion in flavor 10 out 10

A truly fantastic meal this evening, tasty and hearty food from start to finish. However the real treat was the wonderful staff, Lina in particular. Greeted with a warm welcome, attentive service and friendly conversation. Wonderful experience from start to finish.

When sugo first arrived in Manchester it was a revelation. Nothing compared. It was incomparable. Now, it's pretty meh. It isn't bad. It's nice. But it lacks the impact it once had. Pasta no longer made in house and it just seems to lack that creative spark it once had. Probably because the creators have been pushed out and the whole thing has gone from passion to profit

I have almost given up writing reviews for restaurants but for the original Sugo Pasta Kitchen in Altrincham I must make an exception. We had a really wonderful family meal here. The food is different and so much better than the usual Italian restaurants, Yes...

no point in going to any other italian after coming here. utterly mouthwatering food and great service. couldn’t recommend it enough!

Very good pasta although a limited menu. The restaurant is extremely small so would not say this is family friendly and they did not have baby changing facilities so had to go back to my car to change my son, therefore unfortunately will not be...

Amazing food. Mussels for start and broccoli pasta were so tasty!

Being a man with rich Italian heritage, I know my pasta and this place is right up there at the top of my “go to“ for amazing southern Italian pasta. My only complaint if it’s fair to say this is a it’s such a tiny venue it’s almost impossible to get a decent table at a decent time , without weeks of notice but I guess that’s because it’s so good

Absolutely amazing food, house sugo is to die for. A must visit and forget the garlic bread, it will keep vampires away 😋

Very nice pasta. However I’ve ordered special one which was Strozzapreti with mackerel, roasted squash, datterini, rosemary, pangrattato. Unfortunately no one ever mentioned to me it’s very spicy, there was no mention of this in the description of the dish either…

Wow. This place has a wonderful atmosphere. They really know good pasta and flavours. Add to that friendly efficient service and you can't go wrong. So great to see Sale with some wonderful eating venues.

Small place with friendly service. Very different to a standard pasta menu. The vegan pepper pasta had so much flavour! And garlic bread was also incredibly tasty.

Really great food! Had the House Sugo and was very surprised at how good it was. I would definitely recommend this place and will be back. If you plan to try this place for Dinner, make sure you reserve a table as it gets very busy.

Very nice restaurant and foods are great and delicious. Good lager too. Will visit again.

Hi, not much I can say. Simply the best Italian food outside Italy. Food staff speak for them selves. 1 thing I'd have a problem with is please come to Stockton Heath and show a certain Italian chain how the cook italian food 🤣🤣🤣

Absolutely superb from start to finish, lovely atmosphere in/outside of the restaurant and expertly cooked, lovingly prepared food from clearly passionate people, highly recommended - please don’t open loads of branches and spoil the local, independent authentic spirit!

Second to none. Never fails, consistently delicious, authentic and super high quality.

Pasta that 💥💥💥 could recommend enough (PS open one in Knutsford)

My absolute favourite place! The best pasta dishes outside Italy.

Delicious and very accommodating with dietary needs

Huge fans of Sugo after falling in love when living opposite the Ancoats branch. We frequently trek back across from Leeds to visit and it’s always worth the trip. The wine is delicious - even the standard jug of house wine is a winner. The cuttlefish special is a new favourite (and should be here to stay!) but we’re yet to have anything from the menu that is less than excellent!

We've been eating at Sugo regularly since it opened, and we've never been disappointed. The house Sugo is always outstanding. The menu is short but all the dishes are delicious and the menu is regularly updated. The restaurant has a great atmosphere (worth being aware that this does mean it gets noisy and you can be sharing a table with other customers). Well worth a visit!

Amazing food and service from the team! We had the house Sugo and honestly it was superb. Great atmosphere and it was a lovely little touch how they utilise the space with the large dining tables by sharing with other customers. You’re not too close to any others and gives it the food hall type vibe which is great. 10/10 will be back for sure

Incredible, Authentic and just a delight, it is hands down the best restaurant in the town and we visit as often as we can. The house Sugo is ridiculously good. A restaurant for any occasion. We love it!

Fantastic. They have a deep understanding of what well balanced, elegant food can look like in an informal setting. This is by far the best fresh pasta we’ve had outside of Italy. Sugo is a consistent favourite of ours, we visit more frequently than our waistline allows for!

Starters and main great and quite a decent portion. Dessert, albeit very nice. Not enough and definitely not worth the price. 1 toilet for the whole restaurant isn’t a great idea when you’ve got people queuing right next your table for it.

My Sardinian partner had been looking for somewhere to eat with proper Italian food (Not the usual chain rubbish) This absolutely fit the bill and honestly got me into Italian food, having previously found it a little so so. The House Sugo is ludicrously good...

1. If you seat inside the smoke came from kitchen is terrible 2.They asked if you want Oliver without mention the price, we just found out we have to pay £4 for that when we got the bill 3. The foods is good at beginning but then too salty Because of the high ratings we decided to try, but won’t go back again.

Friendly staff, attentive, great food, nice aesthetic and atmosphere

Excellent food but service was sub-par. Felt rushed to eat our meal quickly when we still had wine on the table.

Food delicious, staff friendly, good atmosphere with open kitchen. Eaten here before & will be back!

One year ago it's 5 stars. Now it's 3 only.

Amazing food, friendly service. Recommend the Classic House Sugo dish.

So the food was great, yes it is expensive but that’s a choice thing, excellent bruschetta starter, pasta main was great. The non alcoholic drinks were heavily overpriced for the size you get. The bill, it is very arrogant about how the 10% added on...

We have wanted to go for so long but it was worth the wait! The starters were great as was the nemesis cake but the main course house sugo was incredible, I would have preferred it a touch less spicy for my taste but I...

We’ve been to Sugo a few times and it hasn’t failed to deliver. The pasta is unbelievable (the chicken stock, anchovy and broccoli one was a particular highlight), the service is friendly and there is wine for all budgets/occasions (house jugs or expensive bottles). The...

We're not old but the wooden benches are hard on the bum cheeks. Fortunately the food is fantastic although not cheap. Great wines available. Lovely friendly staff

So glad that I have found a place where the food not only lives up to what you see on Instagram but surpasses it! The food is fresh, flavoursome and fabulous! Special credit to the meatballs. They are DIVINE, literally the best combination of flavours I've had in a while. Staff are nice too and as a solo diner, I was very comfortable. Will definitely eat there again.

Obviously the House Sugo was amazing. Such depth of flavour! But the thing I can't stop thinking about is the anchovy aioli that accompanied the calamari. That stuff was just stunning. I will return just for the aioli.

Not a huge me u but wjat they do, they dp so terribly well. The fresh pasta is wonderful. Burrata starter with sough dough was wonderful. The seafood pasta was so excellent- quality fresh seafood. Relaxed atmosphere . Efficient and friendly staff.

Has to be some of the most fabulous tasty pasta I’ve ever eaten just delicious nothing pretentious just good food served simply can’t wait to go again

Cant go wrong with the food here just wow.. outstanding! We will be returning! Thanks to the amazing staff for looking after us.