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Gio Ristorante, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Gio Ristorante

4.3 (145)
£25 and under
Italian
5-7 Lower Mosley St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M2 3WS

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Gio Ristorante

4.3
£25 and under
Italian
Manchester

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Gio Italian restaurant, the younger sister of Giorgio, located in the lively setting of Lower Mosely Street. We aim to offer the finest Italian food & drink, from fresh pastas, pizzas baked in the Neapolitan way and some beautiful chef specialities such as fillet of beef, veal, poultry & fish.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    0161 228 2030
  • Website
    http://giosmanchester.com/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Experiences

  • Friday Bottomless Brunch

    £29.95 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 20 people

    Multiple dates available
    Experience a 90 min bottoless brunch with a selection of pizzas, cocktails, wines and beers. Menu: https://giosmanchester.com/menu

  • Saturday Bottomless Brunch

    £34.95 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 20 people

    Multiple dates available
    Experience 90 minutes of bottomless pizza selection, cocktails, wine and beers. Menu: https://giosmanchester.com/menu

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Gio Ristorante.

4.3

4.3
(145)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Manchester

    Good for business meals

  • Manchester

    Neighborhood gem

  • Manchester

    Great for fine wines

  • Manchester

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gio Ristorante is ideally located for pre-theatre dining near the Bridgewater Hall, offering a "great experience from start to finish" with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Known for its "first-class service," particularly by standout server Peter, it boasts an extensive menu with "excellent pasta dishes."
145 Reviews

  1. Paul

    Manchester6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked last minute couldn’t have been happier lovely warm welcome great service great food second time in as many weeks there will definitely be going again.

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  2. Joanne

    Manchester1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Initial service and surroundings very good. However, when our meal arrived, we had to chase up the waiter for parmesan and question where our side salad was. The prawn cocktail was very small and basic. We had Chicken Pomodore which was very good and the side salad was excellent and a generous portion. We had the Set Menu at £28.95 pp (approx) my friend had 500cl house wine, a salad and I had a coke and cappuccino. When the bill arrived, we had been charged for 3 cokes so please check your bills! Our total bill came to £105 so certainly not cheap for 2 people. Won't be revisiting.

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  3. James

    Calgary2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Ideal place for a Pre-theatre meal as within easy walking distance from the Bridgewater Hall

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  4. Ian

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very busy at first, possibly due to pre theatre offer, but quietened down later. Staff very attentive.

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  5. Susan

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch time menu excellent choices. Good value for money. Very polite and attentive staff. Would definitely return.

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  6. David

    Manchester5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant idea to make it a bit of fun for everyone involved.

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  7. Martin

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Experience from start to finish, the service was especially exceptional and made the whole meal perfect. Enjoyed the food and left very happ

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  8. Paul

    Manchester6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Received a very warm welcome on arrival shown to our table straight away asked if we would like water brought to our table and would we like to order any drinks . Food was lovely service was excellent Peter our server for the night was excellent will definitely be back.

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  9. Neil

    Manchester1 review

    3.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went at a busy time. Very well organised, excellent service. Food was OK but less good than I was expecting for a restaurant of this type, and for the prices charged. Pate was quality but was served with the wrong type of bread (too floury). Chicken Cacciatore was nice although sauce was quite sharp - surprisingly not served with potatoes or similar (nor are such advertised on the menu - even though they are offered if you ask, for an extra cost). Overall a fair meal ahead of the theatre next door, but I would look elsewhere next time

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  10. David

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 6, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the pre-concert set menu. Good choice of dishes. The quality of the food and the service was good.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    0161 228 2030
  • Website
    http://giosmanchester.com/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

FAQs

For a quieter visit, choose a Wednesday evening, a guest specifically said their Wednesday visit was "nice and quiet, " which suited them perfectly.

Portions at Gio Ristorante are generally generous, guests frequently describe large, filling servings and some say they couldn’t finish their pasta.

Yes, Gio Ristorante makes a lovely date-night choice: guests praise its cosy, romantic interior and several parties celebrate birthdays and anniversaries with thoughtful touches.

Gio Ristorante feels cosy yet upbeat, a popular, people-watching pre-theatre spot with a vibrant, lively atmosphere on busy nights and a pleasant, quieter vibe at lunchtime.

Smart casual, polished but relaxed; guests report being welcomed whether dressed up or casually, so neat, comfortable attire is appropriate.

Yes, Gio is welcoming to families: guests report bringing children and grandchildren, and staff are described as attentive and “very good with the kids in the party.”

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Gio Ristorante

4.3
£25 and under
Italian
Manchester

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
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