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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Pollo E Tartufo
£29.00Parmigiana Di Melanzane
511 kcal
£20.00Orecchiette Con Salsiccia
£19.00Lasagne Al Wagyu
£23.98Trofie Con Pollo
£20.00Anatra Con Caponata
944 kcal
£28.50Capricciosa
702 kcal
£18.00Prosciutto Crudo Al Tartufo
1249 kcal
£20.00Tagliatelle Bolognese
£19.50Lasagne
£19.50
Sharing
Dishes perfect for sharing or accompanying a main meal
Antipasto Misto
Our signature selection of Italian artisan salami & cheese: Parma ham, Spianata Calabrese salami, bresaola, salame Napoli,mozzarella di bufala, Pecorino Romano, ricotta. Freshly baked bread, balsamic onions, pickled hot peppers & caper berries1223 kcal
£17.25Pane All'Aglio
Hand stretched garlic bread with Tomato & fresh basil909 kcal
£9.00VeganFocaccia
Freshly baked focaccia, extra virgin olive oil & Maldon sea salt640 kcal
£6.50VeganPane Fino All'Aglio
Hand stretched garlic breadChoose from Tomato & basil or Mozzarella & smoked provola cheese1193 kcal
£9.00VegetarianFocaccia Pane Fino All' Aglio - rosemary & sea salt
Hand stretched garlic bread, focaccia style with rosemary & sea salt857 kcal
£7.50VeganOlive
Pitted Gordal olives, marinated with guindilla chillies125 kcal
£6.50VegetarianFritto Misto
The classic seafood appetiser, lightly fried & served to share: Calamari, wild red prawns, red mullet, king prawns & whitebait with confit garlic mayonnaise, chilli & lemon mayonnaise, gem lettuce, chives & lemon dressing mayonnaise gem lettuce, chives & lemon dressing1864 kcal
£35.00
Antipasti
Delicious Italian starters
Bruschetta Con Funghi
Toasted sourdough, wild & chestnut mushrooms, cream, garlic, truffle ricotta, truffle oil & flat leaf parsley439 kcal
£11.50Calamari Fritti
Crispy fried squid, chilli & lemon mayonnaise672 kcal
£12.50Gluten freeBruschetta Classica
Toasted sourdough, vine ripened tomatoes, garlic, oregano & fresh basil289 kcal
£10.50VeganArancini
Crispy truffle & mushroom risotto balls, mozzarella & truffle mayonnaise609 kcal
£11.50PopularBurrata Con Pesto
Apulian creamy mozzarella, basil pesto, semi dried tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil499 kcal
£15.50
Salad
Our selection of freshly made salads
Caesar Con Pollo
Chargrilled chicken, gem lettuce, Parmesan, pancetta, anchovies & garlic sourdough croutons723 kcal
£20.00Tricolore
Buffalo mozzarella, heritage tomatoes, avocado & fresh basil572 kcal
£17.50Vegetarian
Pasta
Handcrafted using traditional Italian methods and all-natural ingredients, our fresh pasta delivers authentic flavour and marries perfectly with our sauces to provide a true artisan dining experience.
Lasagne Al Wagyu
25 layers of slow-cooked Wagyu beef, truffle, béchamel, tomato & fresh basil£23.98Trofie Con Pollo
Short twisted pasta, grilled chicken, seasonal vegetables, cream, matured Italian cheese & pine nuts£20.00Orecchiette Con Salsiccia
Traditional small dome-shaped pasta from Puglia, Neapolitan sausage ragu, spicy 'nduja, semi-dried tomatoes, matured Italian cheese, fresh basil & parsley£19.00Lasagne
Slow-cooked beef ragu, bechamel, tomato, matured Italian cheese & fresh basil£19.50Tagliatelle Bolognese
Slow cooked beef ragù, tomato & fresh basil£19.50Mafalde Al Ragu
Thick ribbon shaped pasta, 24 hour slow-cooked beef shin ragu, parmesan, flat leaf parsley, extra virgin olive oil539 kcal
£20.50Penne Arrabbiata
Short tubed pasta, slow cooked tomato & chilli sauce, garlic & flat leaf parsley478 kcal
£17.50PopularRisotto Funghi
Creamy Arborio rice, wild porcini & chestnut mushrooms, white truffle oil, flat leaf parsley£18.50VegetarianLasagne Contadina
Slow-cooked vegetable ragù, soya béchamel, tomato, plant-based cheese & fresh basil965 kcal
£19.50Vegan
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
£16.50VegetarianProsciutto Crudo Al Tartufo
White based pizza, truffle cream, mozzarella, DOP Parma ham, rocket & Pecorino Romano1249 kcal
£20.00Capricciosa
San Marzano tomato, chestnut mushrooms, Italian roast ham, mozzarella and crispy Leccino olives.702 kcal
£18.00Diavola
Tomato, spianata Calabrese spicy salami, ‘nduja, burrata cream, mozzarella, red chilli, flat leaf parsley1199 kcal
£19.00Spagna
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, chorizo, blue goats cheese, and hot honey1244 kcal
£18.50Amalfitana
Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, capers, black olives, garlic & oregano1018 kcal
£18.50Pizza Zucchine E Tartufo
White base, soy truffle cream, courgette ribbons, vegan mozzarella-style cheese, chestnut mushrooms, chilli & basil860 kcal
£17.50
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 E Tartufo
Roast chicken breast, truffle gnocchi, mushroom & truffle cream£29.00Parmigiana Di Melanzane
Fried layers of aubergine, tomato, smoked provola cheese & basil pesto511 kcal
£20.00Fegato Alla Veneziana
Our take on a true Venetian classic. Pan-fried calves liver, pancetta, onions, butter & sage with creamy mashed potato1360 kcal
£29.50Anatra Con Caponata
Crispy slow-cooked duck, Mediterranean vegetable caponata, capers, garlic, lemon & parsley gremolata944 kcal
£28.50
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.
Branzino
Whole filleted sea bass, salsa per pesce, lemon & parsley£32.50Gamberoni
Wild red king prawns, red chilli, garlic, white wine, flat leaf parsley, lemon & toasted sourdough£33.00Sogliola
Whole Lemon or Dover sole pan-fried, butter, capers, lemon & served with roast potatoesSubject to seasonal availability1270 kcal
£36.00Popular
Bistecca
We have built relationships with some of the finest producers from the British Isles & Australia to enable us to source the very best breeds. We prepare the beef in our very own butchery to ensure only the finest quality steaks
Sirloin (275G)
Native British breed. Garnished with grilled mediterranean vegetables.Sides and sauce served separately.1539 kcal
£34.00Fillet Steak 225g
Native British breed. Garnished with grilled mediterranean vegetables.Sides and sauce served separately.642 kcal
£40.00
Sides
The perfect accompaniment to any meal
Piselli E Pancetta
Peas & pancetta158 kcal
£6.00PopularInsalata Caesar Classica
Gem lettuce, Parmesan, anchovy, Caesar dressing & garlic sourdough croutons310 kcal
£6.00Patatine con tartufo (V)
Potato fries with truffle & matured Italian cheese647 kcal
£7.75PopularRucola E Parmigiano
Rocket & Parmesan cheese192 kcal
£6.00Verdure (Ve)
Seasonal greens of broccoli, beans, peas & basil186 kcal
£6.00VeganPatatine (V)
Potato fries460 kcal
£6.00VegetarianInsalata Alla Caprese
Vine-ripened tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella & basil264 kcal
£6.00VegetarianPatate Al Forno
Garlic and rosemary roast potatoes225 kcal
£6.00Broccoletti
Tenderstem broccoli, chilli & garlic116 kcal
£6.00Insalata Mista
Italian leaves, lemon dressing, basil, red onion, chives109 kcal
£6.00Peperonata
Slow cooked peppers, tomato, capers, Leccino olives, pine nuts & flat leaf parsley232 kcal
£6.00Zucchine Fritte
Courgette fries199 kcal
£6.00
Dolci E Formaggi
Treat yourself with a delicious dessert
Bomboloni
Italian doughnuts, raspberry & chocolate sauce£10.50Panna Cotta
Set vanilla cream, amarena cherries & amaretti biscuit686 kcal
£10.50
Drinks
A selection of soft drinks, beer, wine & sparkling
Premium Juices
Apple or Pineapple£4.00Diet Coke
330ml£4.50Coke
330ml£4.50Premium Soft Drinks By Fever-Tree
Ginger Ale or Lemonade£3.50San Pellegrino Fruit Sodas
Aranciata (Orange), Limonata (Lemon) or Pompelmo (Grapefruit)£4.50Ginger Beer
330ml£4.00Acqua Panna Still Water
500ml or 750ml£4.50San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
500ml or 750ml£4.50Moretti Zero
Abv 0.0%£6.50
