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Bravissimi!

Restaurant Pizza restaurant Italian restaurant

Contemporary, quick-serve Italian cafe-deli offering pastas, salads & pizza plus wine & coffee. People often mention pizza, Italian, great, pasta, ordered, good, service, delicious, staff, authentic,


Address

Picadilly Station, Gateway House, Station Approach, Manchester M1 2GH, United Kingdom

Website

www.bravissimi.co.uk

Contact

+44 161 459 0483

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (517 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 11:30 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 11:30 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 11:30 am to 11 pm
  • Monday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Tuesday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: pizza (20) Italian (19) great (13) pasta (12) ordered (9) good (8) service (8) delicious (8) staff (7) authentic (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Natalie 2 years ago on Google
    Don't judge a book by its cover. Whilst this place doesn't look like anything special please don't let that put you off. Their pizzas and calzones are honestly SO good! Super fresh ingredients, hot out the oven, and a great price for the quality and quantity. The staff are also great, very friendly and can't do enough for you.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Helen G. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food here!!! The Ragu was superb. My daughter (7) had the light portion and picked her own pasta and, after seeing the Italian sausage pizza 🍕 come out of the oven, I wanted my own (10inch) perfect size for me. We will come back. I want to try the arranccini and other, yummy offerings. So tasty, wonderful, authentic food and great, attentive service. Fantastic. Thank you so much x
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Harvey C. 2 years ago on Google
    This was a real pleasant surprise! Me and a friend just wanted a hot meal before I caught a train, it was quick (noting that it was not too busy) — but amazingly tasty! Noting this for my next trip when I need food and have time to kill!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Andrea De R. 1 year ago on Google
    Perhaps I was unlucky but my experience wasn’t good…i had pizza and some salad and none of them convincing. The pizza is basically frozen pizza and if it’s not then some change should be considered to improve it. The crust dry, the presentation poor..you guys are Italians, I’m sure that if you take your pizza to any pizza restaurant in Naples they will throw it back at you. Perhaps locals have a different threshold but standards are standards. The salad also can be better, the tuna is average canned tuna, maybe less of it but better quality would be the ideal solution…I haven’t tried the pasta but I don’t think I’ll come back, I don’t see the point… **Reply to Bravissimi" I know you don't do "that type of pizza" but if you believe your pizza is good, then this is YOUR opinion and maybe your standards and taste are different from mine. I could have said something in the shop, yes you are right, but it is likely that would have been dismissed as a criticism not worth considering. This is my opinion, if your answer to my opinion is a defensive reply shifting the blame on me as a "keyboard lion" then I think you are proving my suspects. Look up at my reviews, I try to be objective and provide constructive feedback; you could do better in my view, but if you think you are great then there is nothing I could have said to make you reconsider your choices/ approach. You will gain or lose customers as every business based on the choices you make. I won't come back but that doesn't mean that other will not based on my review, everyone can make up their mind. Also, the pizza was not great, I had "fast-food" pizzas that were much better, with crunchy crusts and base and not dry like the one I experienced, but I opened my review saying that maybe I was unlucky, I didn't say that my experience was necessarily a true representation of your products, maybe your strength is the pasta and I made the wrong choice...anyway, if I may, before attacking/ labelling customers I would suggest considering if there is some truth in what they say, or you will lose even more just by the way you interact with them. Have a good day
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Maryana F. 1 year ago on Google
    It's with pain in my heart that I leave this review. My first time in Manchester and I saw so many good reviews that I ordered spaghetti putanesca, calzone with nutella and a can of normal San pellegrino. The pasta came EXTREMELLY SALTY to the point I could not eat more than 2 full spoons, swimming in oil too. The calzone is big, but had ONE spoon of Nutella inside which left A LOT of room inside it, I basically ate pure beead! You're going to think “at least the san pellegrino won't be bad - they brought me a light one instead of the normal that is showed on Uber eats! I'm genuinely disappointed with my first dining experience in this city. I tried to call them to let them know about it all instead of coming here on google but they've closed soon after the delivery was placed. I believe Italians put so much love in what they do for food, so I could not believe it happened to me.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rio F. 9 months ago on Google
    Friendly staff and convenient location for visitors. Delicious pizza but Carbonara was a bit salty and dry.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Atik Herwening W. 8 months ago on Google
    Our favorite dish is lasagna. Creamy n yummy. But we also tried aglio olio when we came from Edinburgh. FYI, they prepared halal food for beef and chicken or vegetarian. Pokoke Ga rugi deh makan disini.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kate N. 2 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous genuine Italian dishes usually served in 5-10 mins; perfect for quick lunches or pre train treat. Super fab staff with passion for legit ingredients and authentic taste. Love it!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Undisputed_Geo 5 months ago on Google
    Absolutely fantastic. I lived in Roma for 5 years. Finally I found the real Italian taste. Thank you. Great service, tasty food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 neyati b. 4 months ago on Google
    Such a great spot for Italian food. I tried aperol spritz and it was so fresh and amazing! The pizza was delicious tooo. We even took back some biscoff cheescake jars and they were incredible. All the ingredients were fresh and there was value for money.

  • 5/5 Roy-Andre T. 3 months ago on Google New
    Good Italian food. Great service. Selections for both adults and kids. A bit cold with the entrance door always opening and closing.

  • 3/5 Dan K. 5 months ago on Google
    Went here for a quick lunch and a coffee before a show at the O2. My friend ordered the Pollo P.L.T. as a Panozzi, and I ordered the Toscana as a Piadina. Unfortunately, the ingredients were not fresh. The ground meat was fully dried out and too hard to chew. The coffee was fine and the service was great. I hope the pizzas are better.

  • 5/5 Bexxy N. 6 months ago on Google
    Had a long day and wanted something delicious to eat, so glad i pop into Bravissimi! I had the Carbonara, so delicious and creamy and a really good portion too! Also got some bruschetta and omg it was HUGE! It also tasted absolutely gorgeous..Will be going here again!

  • 5/5 Josephine L. 5 months ago on Google
    The food was amazing, the Lasagna is flavorful and a good sized portion. The Ananas e Cotto pizza was perfect, just the right amount of toppings on a delicious crust. You can tell the owner is very passionate about what he does, the service is wonderful!

  • 4/5 Bruce 7 months ago on Google
    The selection of pasta is quite small, but what they offered on the menu are prepared relatively okay. We ordered Pesto pasta and carbonara normal portion size. Carbonara is quite rich, and the pasta is also cooked well. The pesto is also covered with sauce, which the person ordered it really enjoys. We ordered one normal calzone and one fried calzon. The normal calzone in the oven was really enjoyed by my friend. But the fried one is not really recommended by my friend. One ceaser salad with chicken was ordered. The taste is amazing, pairing with the big croutons. But I personally think the whole dressing is on the salty side. After half a salad, you might need to have a small pause for some drink to balance out the saltiness. But overall, it's fine. The portioning is quite well, not too big that skinny people can't finish but not too small that a big person will need a second portion.

  • 5/5 Ma R. 8 months ago on Google
    Very authentic Italian food and Coffee! the spritz is exceptional, properly made and perfect to eat with a pizza and arancine! we have it on the terrace, very pleasant for summer weather!

  • 5/5 Gray 10 months ago on Google
    Absolutely spectacular food and service. I ordered a pizza and asked for some adjustments to toppings and they were so kind about it. The food was quick and so delicious. Lovely sized portions, really filling. I recommend the cannoli as a desert, they are so yummy I bought extra to take home with me. Could not have asked for a better evening. =)

  • 5/5 Tom L. 3 months ago on Google New
    Lovely Italian spot by Piccadilly station amongst all the chains and junk food. Service was friendly and familial, and the pasta I ordered for takeaway (Puttanesca) to eat on the train was generously portioned for the price and delicious. Simple, but great & classic Italian meals.

  • 5/5 Antonio P. 9 months ago on Google
    While we had walked past Bravissimi countless times before, we are delighted that we finally gave it a chance. The positive reviews we had heard were certainly well-deserved. We highly recommend this establishment to anyone seeking delicious, authentic Italian pizza and pasta at a reasonable price. It's a hidden gem worth exploring, and we look forward to returning for more culinary delights in the future.

  • 5/5 Lia P. 10 months ago on Google
    Had an hour to catch before my train so I popped in here. The staff were super friendly and the food was delicious. I only stayed downstairs, so I don't know what the additional seating was like. Downstairs is clean and bright. If you're looking for a quick, well priced, tasty Italian meal, look no further!

  • 5/5 Vincenzo S. 8 months ago on Google
    Very nice place, the right spot to stop for good food (proper 🇮🇹 pizza/pasta) and drink an authentic well made Spritz cocktail with high quality Prosecco. You can enjoy a very pleasant chat with the owner Andrea and just start your evening downtown or simply run to the train and make sure you will have a great journey with food and drink sorted. Highly recommended! Finally a place where I could drink an Italian espresso ☕️

  • 5/5 Ed B. 1 year ago on Google
    Forget Rudy’s and the likes, it’s here you’ll find the best pizza in Manchester, exactly how you’d expect to find it north of Rome and much better than a lot of pizzas I’ve had in Italy itself. Honourable mention are also the excellent arancini (all three varieties on the menu) which I’d definitely recommend to get as a starter. All this for an extemely affordable price too which is why it’s the only Italian I order takeaway from week in week out!

  • 4/5 Lianne J. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely little gem of a place. Doesn't look like much from outside, looks tiny. But then you go upstairs and it's lovely. Even has a quaint little balcony for nicer days. The food was gorgeous and staff were nice.

  • 3/5 Radu R. 1 year ago on Google
    The food tasted fine, I would say its' a decent pizza place. The service was slow.

  • 5/5 Prashant R. 1 year ago on Google
    Very cute Italian restaurant right next to the Piccadilly Rail Station and near the hotel where I had booked. Enjoyed a 10 ‘’ pizza for lunch. Perfect thin crust, great toppings and super service. The staff seem to be Italian so you are eating authentic pizzas .

  • 4/5 V C. 1 year ago on Google
    Located near the main entrance to the Manchester Piccadilly Train Station. This is a quick Italian eateries with plenty of space to eat upstairs. Food quality is decent for the price. A great alternative to other fast food outlets in the vicinity.

  • 4/5 Carole L. 2 years ago on Google
    Unassuming place to look at. Quite basic. But..........fabulous pasta. Amazing coffee. Ice cold Moretti. A lovely Italian speaking guy behind the counter. Showed great patience with me and my granddaughter. I actually can't wait to return for a bowl of spaghetti Amatriciano .

  • 5/5 Adam B. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely brilliant café/restaurant concept Italian run café serving authentic Italian pizza and pasta dishes. Apart from being cooked to perfection, there is an emphasis on all dishes being served quickly and they can be made as small portions, making this place ideal for a quick bite to eat. Benefits greatly from the simple list of ingredients used, just tried and tested cooking methods executed perfectly.

  • 5/5 Alex B. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food. £10 for lasagna hands down best one I've had in years. Surprised such great food right next to the station. Would come again.

  • 5/5 Andra P. 1 year ago on Google
    Had very nice experience today at Bravissimi. The food was excellent and the staff was very friendly. The past was perfectly cooked, proper Italian!! We will definitely be back.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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