A fresh new Italian dining concept has come to Manchester occupying what was formerly the Gino d’Acampo restaurant within Next in the Arndale. Although Piccolo means ‘small’ in Italian this new brand from the Individual Restaurant Group has bold aspirations. It aims to create authentic Italian dining experiences that invite guests to pull up a chair and enjoy just like in a proper Italian family home.
Experienced head chef Mark Window has been developing Piccolo’s menus together award-winning master baker Davide Argentino who has been crafting superior breads and doughs. The menus reflect the diversity of Italian cuisine and diners can expect some contemporary versions of classic regional Italian recipes.
Dishes include Neapolitan Mozzarella, ham and pea frittatina and Paccheri arrabbiata from Campania. Other hero dishes include a Caprese ravioli with tomato, basil and mozzarella, a Parma Ham (DOP) pizza with butternut squash, walnut and chilli, and wild king prawn guazzetto stew. Desserts – because everyone knows about the Italian sweet tooth – include Delizia al limone, which sings of the Amalfi coast.
Karen Forrester, CEO of Individual Restaurant Company, says: “We are excitedly introducing Piccolo by Piccolino, which will deliver authentic Italian food and a world class guest experience to all. With our existing teams at the helm, we look forward to welcoming both existing and new guests to our Italian family home.”
Though celebrating tradition on the menu, guests will find an interior that’s sleek and contemporary, with pops of colour and art inspired by Italy’s unique regions.
Piccolo by Piccolino is set to be a home from home where guests are part of the extended family and authentic Italian dishes tempt you back again and again.
Piccolo, by Piccolino Next Manchester Arndale, Corporation St, Manchester M4 3AJ
