New Italian restaurant Piccolo replaces Gino D’Acampo’s in Manchester’s Arndale centre

A new Italian restaurant is coming to Manchester Arndale, replacing Gino D’Acampo’s pizza restaurant inside Next.

Piccolo is the sister restaurant of Piccolino, which already has three popular Manchester locations in the city centre, Didsbury and Hale.

The Individual Restaurant Company that owns Piccolo and Piccolino had previously also taken over Gino’s other restaurant, located across the road at the Corn Exchange, rebranding it as Riva Blu.

The Piccolo menu covers all regions of Italy, adding a “modern twist” to classic dishes, such as Neapolitan Mozzarella, ham and pea frittatina; Paccheri Arrabbiata from Campania; seafood dishes from Positano and desserts like Delizia al limone, a speciality of the Amalfi coast.

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.

The brains behind the menu are head chef Mark Window and award-winning master baker Davide Argentino.

Karen Forrester, CEO of Individual Restaurant Company, said: “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.”

What’s on the menu and how to book

Piccolo is open now, and menu and booking information can be found on their website. Main courses range from around £12-20 and pizzas range from £9 to £13. They also offer lunch deals and a children’s menu.

Gino D’Acampo still has restaurants in Manchester – First Street Bar and Kitchen and luxury restaurant Luciano in Alderley Edge.