- Adults need around 2000 kcal a day
About Piccolino Caffé Grande - Manchester Central
Italy’s diverse cooking is the heart and soul of Piccolino. We visit the regions, meet the producers and are committed to sourcing the best quality ingredients. We’re sure you’ll love our menu. We incorporate the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat, and seafood, all delivering pure classic Italian flavours.
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Stufato Di Manzo
816 kcal
£25.50Merluzzo
808 kcal
£25.50Casarecce Con Pollo
1102 kcal
£17.50Linguine Ai Gamberoni
1303 kcal
£20.00Anatra Con Caponata
944 kcal
£25.50Risotto Ai Gamberoni
1030 kcal
£20.00Pollo Al Tartufo
988 kcal
£24.50Branzino
707 kcal
£28.50Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare
971 kcal
£22.50Penne Con Salame Piccante
631 kcal
£17.25
Sharing
Dishes perfect for sharing or accompanying a main meal
Focaccia Pane Fino All' Aglio - rosemary & sea salt
Hand stretched garlic bread, focaccia style with rosemary & sea salt826 kcal
£7.00PopularPane Fino All'Aglio
Hand stretched garlic bread Choose from Tomato & basil or Mozzarella & smoked provola cheese£8.25VegetarianOlives
Marinated nocellara olives, garlic, parsley & chilli204 kcal
£6.00VeganPane Della Casa
Truffle focaccia, walnut sourdough, Sardinian flatbread & cheese grissini495 kcal
£6.25Vegetarian
Antipasti
Delicious Italian starters
Arancina
Crispy fried saffron & pea risotto cone, spicy ve-duja, mozzarella & marinara sauce594 kcal
£10.25VegetarianProsciutto E Melone
A simple yet iconic classic featuring San Daniele Parma ham & cantaloupe melon229 kcal
£11.75Gluten freeCalamari Fritti
Crispy fried squid, chilli & lemon mayonnaise672 kcal
£11.50Gluten freeBruschetta Con Funghi
One of our original dishes, baked mushrooms, spinach, Asiago cheese, pesto, pine nuts, truffle oil & toasted sourdough579 kcal
£10.75
Salad
Our selection of freshly made salads
Tricolore (V)
Buffalo mozzarella, heritage tomatoes, avocado & fresh basil603 kcal
£15.25VegetarianCaesar Con Pollo
Chargrilled chicken, gem lettuce, Parmesan, pancetta, anchovies & garlic sourdough croutons723 kcal
£17.50Invernale
Italian winter leaves, pear, blue goat’s cheese, candied walnuts & honey mustard dressing392 kcal
£16.25Vegetarian
Pasta & Risotto
Ligouri Pastificio create their pasta using 100% Italian durum wheat from Puglia and the spring waters of Gragnano. The result is a genuine pasta, enriched with the flavour of the grain that marries perfectly with our sauces.
Lasagne
Slow cooked beef ragù, béchamel, tomato, matured Italian cheese & fresh basil926 kcal
£16.75Penne All'Arrabbiata
Pasta tubes with slow-cooked tomato & chilli sauce, garlic & flat leaf parsley537 kcal
£15.25VeganLinguine Ai Gamberoni
King prawns, vine-ripened tomatoes, chilli & garlic butter1303 kcal
£20.00Risotto Ai Funghi
Creamy Arborio rice, wild porcini & chestnut mushrooms, white truffle oil, flat leaf parsley749 kcal
£16.25PopularCasarecce Con Pollo
Grilled chicken, seasonal vegetables, cream, matured Italian cheese & pine nuts1102 kcal
£17.50Risotto Ai Gamberoni
Saffron infused Arborio rice, king prawns, white wine, garlic, lemon & parsley1030 kcal
£20.00Gluten freeSpaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare
Wild red king prawn, Scottish rope grown mussels, palourde clams, calamari, tomato & chilli971 kcal
£22.50Penne Con Salame Piccante
A gem from the archives, spicy Calabrian salami, slow-cooked tomato & chilli sauce, roasted peppers631 kcal
£17.25Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese
Slow cooked beef ragù, tomato & fresh basil1119 kcal
£16.75PopularCasarecce Con Verdure (V)
Seasonal Vegetables, Pecorino Cream, Basil & Pine Nuts1077 kcal
£16.00VegetarianRisotto Al Merluzzo Affumicato
A comforting recipe from our very first menu, smoked haddock & leek risotto, served with poached Burford Brown egg704 kcal
£18.50Gluten freeTagliatelle Al Salmone
Argyll smoked salmon, asparagus, lemon and herb mascarpone942 kcal
£19.25Tagliatelle Contadina
Mushroom and vegetable ragu, tomato, vegan mozzarella-styled cheese, flat leaf parsley1096 kcal
£15.25VeganTortelloni Di Zucca
Butternut squash filled pasta, roasted squash cream, spicy ve-duja, sage & toasted walnuts657 kcal
£19.50Vegetarian
Pizza
We follow traditional methods when it comes to making our pizza, the very same techniques used in Naples, it's birthplace. It all starts with our own recipe biga dough pioneered by our master baker and his skilled bakery team.
Margherita (V)
Mozzarella, tomato & fresh basil894 kcal
£14.00VegetarianTartufo
Shaved fresh truffle, chestnut mushrooms, mozzarella and flat leaf parsley1034 kcal
£20.00Diavola
Tomato, spianata Calabrese spicy salami, ‘nduja, burrata cream, mozzarella, red chilli, flat leaf parsley1199 kcal
£16.25Capricciosa
San Marzano tomato, chestnut mushrooms, Italian roast ham, mozzarella and crispy Leccino olives.702 kcal
£15.75Spagna
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, chorizo, blue goats cheese, and hot honey1244 kcal
£16.00Prosciutto Crudo Al Tartufo
White based pizza, truffle cream, mozzarella, DOP Parma ham, rocket & Pecorino Romano1249 kcal
£17.25Amalfitana
Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, capers, black olives, garlic & oregano1018 kcal
£16.00
Mains
Passionate about provenance, we visit the Italy's diverse regions, meet the producers and are committed to sourcing the best quality seasonal ingredients to bring you classic Italian dishes
Stufato Di Manzo
Braised Ox cheek in red wine, pancetta and creamy mash816 kcal
£25.50Osso Buco Alla Milanese
Slow-cooked veal shin, saffron risotto, white wine, garlic, lemon & parsley salsa996 kcal
£35.00Pollo Al Tartufo
Roast chicken breast, truffle gnocchi, mushroom & truffle cream988 kcal
£24.50Anatra Con Caponata
Crispy slow-cooked duck, Mediterranean vegetable caponata, capers, garlic, lemon & parsley gremolata944 kcal
£25.50Pollo Al Mattone
Marinated & chargrilled boneless half chicken, slow-cooked tomato sauce, rocket, semi-dried tomatoes & Parmesan441 kcal
£24.00Parmigiana Di Melanzane
Fried layers of aubergine, tomato, smoked provola cheese & basil pesto511 kcal
£16.75Pollo Alla Valdostana
A nostalgic favourite, crispy breaded chicken filled with Parma ham & Asiago cheese, served with peperonata & basil pesto1039 kcal
£23.50Tagliata Di Cervo
Seared venison fillet, chestnut mash, garlic spinach & chestnut mushroom sauce927 kcal
£32.95Gluten free
Pesce
Our fish & seafood is responsibly caught from sustainable sources. We’ve developed strong partnerships with independent suppliers, to ensure we get the best catch direct from their boats.
Merluzzo
Atlantic cod, spicy Calabrian salami & tenderstem broccoli808 kcal
£25.50Branzino
Pan-fried sea bass, friarielli, vine ripened tomatoes, black olives, capers, parsley & oregano707 kcal
£28.50Gluten freeBranzino Con Gremolata
Back by popular demand, pan-fried sea bass, roast potatoes, garlic, lemon & parsley salsa680 kcal
£29.00Gluten freeTonno Al Pistacchio
Seared Yellowfin tuna, pistachio crust, slow-cooked peppers, capers, olives & pine nuts691 kcal
£28.75Gluten free
Bistecca
All of our steaks are served with fries and one of our freshly prepared sauces
Ribeye (275G)
Aberdeen Angus & Hereford Ribeye steak, served with fries & a sauce of your choice1682 kcal
£34.50Sirloin (275G)
Aberdeen Angus & Hereford Sirloin steak, served with fries & a sauce of your choice1539 kcal
£33.50Fillet (225G)
Aberdeen Angus & Hereford Fillet steak, serve with fries & a sauce of your choice1335 kcal
£39.00
Sides
The perfect accompaniment to any meal
Patate Al Forno
Garlic and rosemary roast potatoes225 kcal
£5.50VegetarianPatatine (V)
Potato fries460 kcal
£5.50VegetarianPatatine con tartufo (V)
Potato fries with truffle & matured Italian cheese647 kcal
£7.45PopularInsalata Alla Caprese
Vine-ripened tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella & basil264 kcal
£5.75VegetarianVerdure (Ve)
Seasonal greens of broccoli, beans, peas & basil186 kcal
£5.75VeganRucola E Parmigiano
Rocket & Parmesan cheese192 kcal
£5.75Insalata Caesar Classica
Gem lettuce, Parmesan, anchovy, Caesar dressing & garlic sourdough croutons310 kcal
£5.75Insalata Della Casa
Italian winter leaves, tomatoes, cucumber, chives & vinaigrette dressing91 kcal
£5.75Popular
Dolci E Formaggi
Treat yourself with a delicious dessert
Tiramisu
Espresso coffee, amaretto soaked sponge biscuits, mascarpone cream & cocoa powder489 kcal
£9.25Torta Caprese
Traditional Italian indulgence, dark chocolate & almond tart with vanilla cream528 kcal
£9.00VegetarianCioccolatini (V)
Six handmade chocolate truffles flavoured with Frangelico455 kcal
£5.75Vegetarian
Drinks
A selection of soft drinks, beer, wine & sparkling
Coke
330ml£4.50Diet Coke
330ml£4.50Premium Soft Drinks By Fever-Tree
Ginger Ale or Lemonade£3.75San Pellegrino Fruit Sodas
Aranciata (Orange), Limonata (Lemon) or Pompelmo (Grapefruit)£4.50Ginger Beer
330ml£3.75Premium Juices
Apple or Pineapple£3.75Acqua Panna Still Water
500ml or 750ml£4.25San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
500ml or 750ml£4.25Moretti Zero
Abv 0.0%£5.75Prosecco Cenava
750ml bottle of Caneva extra dry Prosecco.£39.50Prosecco Caneva Rose
750ml bottle of Caneva extra dry Prosecco Rose£42.00Champagne Castelnau Reserve Brut
750ml bottle of Castelnau Reserve Brut Champagne£63.00Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Degà
750ml bottle of red wine from Abruzzo Italy£36.50Valpolicella Ripasso
750ml bottle of red wine from Veneto, Italy£72.50Gavi Di Gavi La Soraia
750ml bottle of white wine from Piemonte, Italy£47.00Sauvignon Blanc Tordelcolle
750ml bottle of white wine from Botter, Italy£37.00Pinto Grigio Blush Punti Neri
750ml bottle of rose wine from Italy£33.25White Zinfandel Blush, Poggio Alto
750ml bottle of rose wine from Italy£35.25Peroni Nastro Azzurro
330ml bottle of beer. abv5.1%£6.25Gluten Free Peroni Nastro Azzuro
330ml bottle of gluten free beer. abv 5.1%£6.25Gluten free
