- 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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Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese
1119 kcal
£17.25Pollo Al Tartufo
871 kcal
£25.50Lasagne
926 kcal
£17.50Casarecce Con Pollo
1102 kcal
£18.25Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare
971 kcal
£23.25Caesar Con Pollo
723 kcal
£18.00Tagliatelle Al Salmone
942 kcal
£21.00Fillet (225G)
1335 kcal
£40.00Merluzzo
808 kcal
£26.50Prosciutto Crudo Al Tartufo
1249 kcal
£17.50
Sharing
Dishes perfect for sharing or accompanying a main meal
Pane Fino All'Aglio
Hand stretched garlic bread Choose from Tomato & basil or Mozzarella & smoked provola cheese£8.50VegetarianFocaccia Pane Fino All' Aglio - rosemary & sea salt
Hand stretched garlic bread, focaccia style with rosemary & sea salt826 kcal
£7.25VeganOlives
Marinated nocellara olives, garlic, parsley & chilli204 kcal
£6.50VeganPane 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
£11.00VegetarianCalamari Fritti
Crispy fried squid, chilli & lemon mayonnaise672 kcal
£11.75Gluten free
Salad
Our selection of freshly made salads
Caesar Con Pollo
Chargrilled chicken, gem lettuce, Parmesan, pancetta, anchovies & garlic sourdough croutons723 kcal
£18.00PopularTricolore (V)
Buffalo mozzarella, heritage tomatoes, avocado & fresh basil603 kcal
£15.75VegetarianInvernale
Italian winter leaves, pear, blue goat’s cheese, candied walnuts & honey mustard dressing392 kcal
£16.75Vegetarian
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.
Penne All'Arrabbiata
Pasta tubes with slow-cooked tomato & chilli sauce, garlic & flat leaf parsley537 kcal
£15.75VeganTagliatelle Alla Bolognese
Slow cooked beef ragù, tomato & fresh basil1119 kcal
£17.25PopularSpaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare
Wild red king prawn, Scottish rope grown mussels, palourde clams, calamari, tomato & chilli971 kcal
£23.25Lasagne
Slow cooked beef ragù, béchamel, tomato, matured Italian cheese & fresh basil926 kcal
£17.50Tagliatelle Contadina
Mushroom and vegetable ragu, tomato, vegan mozzarella-styled cheese, flat leaf parsley1096 kcal
£15.75VeganTagliatelle Al Salmone
Argyll smoked salmon, asparagus, lemon and herb mascarpone942 kcal
£21.00Risotto Ai Funghi
Creamy Arborio rice, wild porcini & chestnut mushrooms, white truffle oil, flat leaf parsley749 kcal
£17.00VegetarianCasarecce Con Pollo
Grilled chicken, seasonal vegetables, cream, matured Italian cheese & pine nuts1102 kcal
£18.25Linguine Ai Gamberoni
King prawns, vine-ripened tomatoes, chilli & garlic butter1303 kcal
£20.50Casarecce Con Verdure (V)
Seasonal Vegetables, Pecorino Cream, Basil & Pine Nuts1077 kcal
£16.75VegetarianTortelloni Di Zucca
Butternut squash filled pasta, roasted squash cream, spicy ve-duja, sage & toasted walnuts657 kcal
£20.50VegetarianRisotto Ai Gamberoni
Saffron infused Arborio rice, king prawns, white wine, garlic, lemon & parsley1030 kcal
£22.25Popular
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
£14.25VegetarianDiavola
Tomato, spianata Calabrese spicy salami, ‘nduja, burrata cream, mozzarella, red chilli, flat leaf parsley1199 kcal
£16.75Spagna
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, chorizo, blue goats cheese, and hot honey1244 kcal
£15.95Capricciosa
San Marzano tomato, chestnut mushrooms, Italian roast ham, mozzarella and crispy Leccino olives.702 kcal
£16.00Prosciutto Crudo Al Tartufo
White based pizza, truffle cream, mozzarella, DOP Parma ham, rocket & Pecorino Romano1249 kcal
£17.50Tartufo
Shaved fresh truffle, chestnut mushrooms, mozzarella and flat leaf parsley1034 kcal
£21.00Amalfitana
Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, capers, black olives, garlic & oregano1018 kcal
£15.95
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
Pollo Al Tartufo
Roast chicken breast, truffle gnocchi, mushroom & truffle cream871 kcal
£25.50PopularPollo Al Mattone
Marinated & chargrilled boneless half chicken, slow-cooked tomato sauce, rocket, semi-dried tomatoes & Parmesan441 kcal
£25.50Osso Buco Alla Milanese
Slow-cooked veal shin, saffron risotto, white wine, garlic, lemon & parsley salsa996 kcal
£36.00Stufato Di Manzo
Braised Ox cheek in red wine, pancetta and creamy mash816 kcal
£26.50Anatra Con Caponata
Crispy slow-cooked duck, Mediterranean vegetable caponata, capers, garlic, lemon & parsley gremolata944 kcal
£26.50Parmigiana Di Melanzane
Fried layers of aubergine, tomato, smoked provola cheese & basil pesto511 kcal
£17.95
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
£26.50Tonno Al Pistacchio
Seared Yellowfin tuna, pistachio crust, slow-cooked peppers, capers, olives & pine nuts691 kcal
£30.00Gluten freeBranzino Con Friarielli
Pan-fried sea bass, friarielli, vine ripened tomatoes, black olives, capers, parsley & oregano707 kcal
£29.50Gluten freeBranzino Con Gremolata
Back by popular demand, pan-fried sea bass, roast potatoes, garlic, lemon & parsley salsa680 kcal
£30.00Gluten free
Bistecca
All of our steaks are served with fries and one of our freshly prepared sauces
Fillet (225G)
Aberdeen Angus & Hereford Fillet steak, serve with fries & a sauce of your choice1335 kcal
£40.00Ribeye (275G)
Aberdeen Angus & Hereford Ribeye steak, served with fries & a sauce of your choice1682 kcal
£35.50Sirloin (275G)
Aberdeen Angus & Hereford Sirloin steak, served with fries & a sauce of your choice1539 kcal
£34.50
Sides
The perfect accompaniment to any meal
Patatine con tartufo (V)
Potato fries with truffle & matured Italian cheese647 kcal
£7.45VegetarianInsalata Della Casa
Italian winter leaves, tomatoes, cucumber, chives & vinaigrette dressing91 kcal
£5.75PopularPatate Al Forno
Garlic and rosemary roast potatoes225 kcal
£5.50VegetarianVerdure (Ve)
Seasonal greens of broccoli, beans, peas & basil186 kcal
£5.75VeganPatatine (V)
Potato fries460 kcal
£5.50VegetarianInsalata Alla Caprese
Vine-ripened tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella & basil264 kcal
£5.75VegetarianRucola E Parmigiano
Rocket & Parmesan cheese192 kcal
£5.75Insalata Caesar Classica
Gem lettuce, Parmesan, anchovy, Caesar dressing & garlic sourdough croutons310 kcal
£5.75
Dolci E Formaggi
Treat yourself with a delicious dessert
Tiramisu
Currently sold out489 kcal
£9.75Cioccolatini (V)
Currently sold out455 kcal
£6.25VegetarianTorta Caprese
Traditional Italian indulgence, dark chocolate & almond tart with vanilla cream528 kcal
£9.75Vegetarian
Drinks
A selection of soft drinks, beer, wine & sparkling
Coke
330ml£4.50Diet Coke
330ml£4.50San Pellegrino Fruit Sodas
Aranciata (Orange), Limonata (Lemon) or Pompelmo (Grapefruit)£4.50Premium Soft Drinks By Fever-Tree
Ginger Ale or Lemonade£3.75Ginger 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.£39.95Prosecco Caneva Rose
750ml bottle of Caneva extra dry Prosecco Rose£42.50Champagne Castelnau Reserve Brut
750ml bottle of Castelnau Reserve Brut Champagne£64.00Pinto Grigio Blush Punti Neri
750ml bottle of rose wine from Italy£38.15Peroni 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
