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
£29.75Parmigiana Di Melanzane
511 kcal
£20.00Orecchiette Con Salsiccia
£19.75Prosciutto Crudo Al Tartufo
1249 kcal
£20.00Branzino
£34.00Sogliola
1270 kcal
£57.00Tagliatelle Bolognese
£19.50Caesar Con Pollo
723 kcal
£20.00
Sharing
Dishes perfect for sharing or accompanying a main meal
Pane Fino All'Aglio
Hand stretched garlic breadChoose from Tomato & basil or Mozzarella & smoked provola cheese1193 kcal
£9.75VegetarianOlive
Pitted Gordal olives, marinated with guindilla chillies125 kcal
£6.50VegetarianFocaccia Pane Fino All' Aglio - rosemary & sea salt
Hand stretched garlic bread, focaccia style with rosemary & sea salt857 kcal
£7.75VeganFocaccia
Freshly baked focaccia, extra virgin olive oil & Maldon sea salt640 kcal
£6.75VeganPane All'Aglio
Hand stretched garlic bread with Tomato & fresh basil909 kcal
£9.50VeganAntipasto 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
£17.50
Antipasti
Delicious Italian starters
Arancini
Crispy truffle & mushroom risotto balls, mozzarella & truffle mayonnaise609 kcal
£11.75Calamari
Crispy fried baby squid, chilli & lemon mayonnaise672 kcal
£12.50Gluten freeBruschetta Classica
Vine-ripened tomatoes, toasted sourdough, garlic, oregano & fresh basil289 kcal
£10.50VeganBurrata Con Pesto
Apulian creamy mozzarella, basil pesto, semi dried tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil499 kcal
£15.75Cocktail Di Gamberi
Atlantic prawns, pickled cucumber, baby gem & Marie rose£16.00
Salad
Our selection of freshly made salads
Tricolore
Buffalo mozzarella, heritage tomatoes, avocado & fresh basil572 kcal
£17.50VegetarianCaprese
Vine-ripened tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella & fresh basil£12.00Caesar Con Pollo
Chargrilled chicken, gem lettuce, Parmesan, pancetta, anchovies & garlic sourdough croutons723 kcal
£20.00
Pasta
Inspired by the pasta heartlands of Italy. From Rome to Bologna, Puglia to Campania, each dish celebrates regional traditions & the stories passed from kitchen to kitchen.
Lasagne Verdi
Currently sold out£19.50Orecchiette Con Salsiccia
Traditional small dome-shaped pasta from Puglia, Neapolitan sausage ragu, spicy 'nduja, semi-dried tomatoes, matured Italian cheese, fresh basil & parsley£19.75Tagliatelle Bolognese
Slow cooked beef ragù, tomato & fresh basil£19.50Linguine Gamberoni
King prawns, vine-ripened tomatoes, chilli & garlic butter£23.99Linguine Vongole
Fresh Palourde clams, white wine, vine-ripened cherry tomatoes, chilli & garlic£23.00Pappardelle Al Ragu
Braised beef shin, pappardelle, pecorino & crispy sage£20.50Rigatoni Alla Vodka
Fresh rigatoni with a spicy vodka tomato sauce & grated Parmesan£19.75Rigatoni Alla Vodka (V)
Fresh rigatoni with a spicy vodka tomato sauce & mature Italian hard cheese£19.75VegetarianPaccheri All'Amatriciana
Large tubed pasta, crispy guanciale, tomato sauce & fresh basil£19.00
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
Fillet Steak 225g
New South Wales | Australia | Black Angus. Garnished with grilled mediterranean vegetables.Sides and sauce served separately.642 kcal
£42.00Dry-aged Ribeye (275G)
Cotswolds & West Country | British Isles | Heritage Breeds. Garnished with grilled mediterranean vegetables.Sides and sauce served separately.£37.00
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
Pollo E Tartufo
Roast chicken breast, truffle gnocchi, mushroom & truffle cream£29.75Agnello Salsa Verde
Grilled lamb cutlets, salsa verde & rosemary roasted potatoes£32.00Pollo Milanese
Pan-fried crispy breaded chicken, served with a rocket & shaved Parmesan salad£26.00Parmigiana Di Melanzane
Fried layers of aubergine, tomato, smoked provola cheese & basil pesto511 kcal
£20.00PopularPolpette Con Patate
Beef, pork & caramelised onion meatballs, slow-cooked tomato sauce & roasted rosemary potatoes£21.00Fegato Alla Veneziana
Our take on a true Venetian classic. Pan-fried calves liver, pancetta, onions, butter & sage with creamy mashed potato1360 kcal
£29.50
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.
Sogliola
Whole Dover sole pan-fried with butter, capers & lemon, served with roast potatoes1270 kcal
£57.00Branzino
Whole sea bass, samphire, sea purslane, olive oil & lemon£34.00Merluzzo Peperonata
Roasted cod, braised peppers & crispy samphire£32.50Monkfish Al Prosciutto
Monkfish wrapped in Parma ham, with rocket pesto & grilled spring onions£35.00
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.
Prosciutto Crudo Al Tartufo
White based pizza, truffle cream, mozzarella, DOP Parma ham, rocket & Pecorino Romano1249 kcal
£20.00Diavola
Tomato, spianata Calabrese spicy salami, ‘nduja, burrata cream, mozzarella, red chilli, flat leaf parsley1199 kcal
£19.00Margherita (V)
Mozzarella, tomato & fresh basil894 kcal
£16.50VegetarianCapricciosa
San Marzano tomato, chestnut mushrooms, Italian roast ham, mozzarella and crispy Leccino olives.702 kcal
£18.00Spagna
San Marzano tomato, mozzarella, chorizo, blue goats cheese, and hot honey1244 kcal
£18.50Pizza Zucchine E Tartufo
White base, soy truffle cream, courgette ribbons, vegan mozzarella-style cheese, chestnut mushrooms, chilli & basil860 kcal
£17.50
Sides
The perfect accompaniment to any meal
Patatine con tartufo (V)
Potato fries with truffle & matured Italian cheese647 kcal
£7.75VegetarianBroccoletti
Tenderstem broccoli, chilli & garlic116 kcal
£6.00PopularPiselli E Pancetta
Peas & pancetta158 kcal
£6.00Patatine (V)
Potato fries460 kcal
£6.00VeganZucchine Fritte
Courgette fries199 kcal
£6.00PopularRucola E Parmigiano
Rocket & Parmesan cheese192 kcal
£6.00Patate Al Forno
Garlic & rosemary roasted potatoes225 kcal
£6.00PopularInsalata Mista
Italian leaves, lemon dressing, basil, red onion, chives109 kcal
£6.00
Dolci E Formaggi
Treat yourself with a delicious dessert
Bomboloni
Currently sold out£10.50Panna Cotta
Set vanilla cream, amarena cherries & amaretti biscuit686 kcal
£10.50Tiramisu
Homemade Tiramisu made with espresso coffee, amaretto soaked sponge biscuits, mascarpone cream & cocoa powder£11.00Vegetarian
Drinks
A selection of soft drinks, beer, wine & sparkling
San Pellegrino Fruit Sodas
Aranciata (Orange), Limonata (Lemon) or Pompelmo (Grapefruit)£4.50Premium Juices
Apple or Pineapple£4.00Coke
330ml£4.50Diet Coke
330ml£4.50Premium Soft Drinks By Fever-Tree
Ginger Ale or Lemonade£3.50Ginger 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
