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. Check out our gallery to see how Gio is the perfect, intimate setting for your meal, celebration or other. Place is booming.
From the moment we walked in, the service was phenomenal. The best we've ever had in the UK and a true authentic Italian restaurant. I have lived in Italy for 2 months and going to this restaurant was like being in Italy again. The restaurant was that good, that we had to download trip advisor just to leave a good review!
From the moment we walked in, the service was phenomenal. The best we've ever had in the UK and a true authentic Italian restaurant. I have lived in Italy for 2 months and going to this restaurant was like being in Italy again. The restaurant was that good, that we had to download trip advisor just to leave a good review!
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Robert King
Jan 27, 2022
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Denis Head
Dec 29, 2021
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D. Crane
Nov 26, 2021
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Barbara Howman
Nov 09, 2021
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Linda Barker
Feb 28, 2020
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Colin White
Nov 26, 2019
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Tuesday evening, dining alone. Nice and quiet and given choice of table. Everything was clean and tidy. I wasn't rushed and wine waiter was happy to talk about the choice available. Service throughout was friendly, efficient and unobtrusive, food was exquisite and portion size was spot on.
I ate bruschetta, lasagne and cheesecake, no complaints at all.
I ate bruschetta, lasagne and cheesecake, no complaints at all.
Georges G.
Oct 25, 2019
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On a wet fall Manchester day, the urge of a good charming little Italian restaurant was on the lookout. Walking on Oxford street and not finding anything until I spot a little place in the corner of my eye. Seemed inviting at a distance therefore took it upon myself to give it a fair look. The closer I was getting, the more it was telling me to walk in. Standing in front of the main entrance, drenched and wet, I decide to walk in the place. First thing, the person at the reception tells me "What happened?" What he really meant to say was, "you're soaking wet". I instantly
Paul Whittaker
Aug 28, 2019
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Elaine Radcliffe
Jan 10, 2019
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Jessica J.
Jun 14, 2018
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Luiz Valerio P. Trindade
Jun 15, 2017
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Mark L.
Mar 08, 2016
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Have had good meals here previously, and again the meal was good this time.
Possibly noisy just past the point of 'atmospheric' and was in fact difficult to have a conversation. Service possibly slightly suffered as a result of how busy the place was, but was still pleasant and relatively quick.
Not the greatest italian meal I've ever had, certainly not the worst. Great spot for meeting for dinner; there's good parking nearby, and it's obviously excellent pre-concert, as it is just next door to the Bridgewater Hall.
Minor culinary point: The 'sticky toffee pudding
Possibly noisy just past the point of 'atmospheric' and was in fact difficult to have a conversation. Service possibly slightly suffered as a result of how busy the place was, but was still pleasant and relatively quick.
Not the greatest italian meal I've ever had, certainly not the worst. Great spot for meeting for dinner; there's good parking nearby, and it's obviously excellent pre-concert, as it is just next door to the Bridgewater Hall.
Minor culinary point: The 'sticky toffee pudding
Pip M.
Oct 17, 2015
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Gio may not be special, Manchester has so many decent Italians that you can practically see a couple from Gio's entrance, but it is a very solid entry in the lengthy list of mid-market restaurants.
I visited Gio with a large group of friends for lunch one day, eating off the pre-theatre menu, and frankly I was fairly impressed. The quality was solid and the portions pretty impressive for a set menu. Everything I tasted had a good flavour to it, nothing was bland or generic - though I'll agree with my friend who found the arrabbiata far too spicy for a full portion. All things considered
I visited Gio with a large group of friends for lunch one day, eating off the pre-theatre menu, and frankly I was fairly impressed. The quality was solid and the portions pretty impressive for a set menu. Everything I tasted had a good flavour to it, nothing was bland or generic - though I'll agree with my friend who found the arrabbiata far too spicy for a full portion. All things considered
Mark A.
May 05, 2013
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Shrimoyee C.
Apr 22, 2013
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I have walked past this place a zillion times probably but never realized it is a restaurant till yesterday (Well I was extremely hungry and I guess hunger makes you notice food joints better).
Like I mentioned before, I was starving and wanted a filling meal so decided to give Gio a try. The place looks like a nice homely cafe from inside with pretty lamps and green walls (nothing impressive but nice enough). I ordered for a spinach and cheese ravioli in mushroom sauce with chicken and my friend ordered for Calzone (which is a folded pizza with chicken and spices). I thought my order was fairly
Like I mentioned before, I was starving and wanted a filling meal so decided to give Gio a try. The place looks like a nice homely cafe from inside with pretty lamps and green walls (nothing impressive but nice enough). I ordered for a spinach and cheese ravioli in mushroom sauce with chicken and my friend ordered for Calzone (which is a folded pizza with chicken and spices). I thought my order was fairly
Vlad M.
Oct 11, 2012
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Went there for lunch with a friend and I was impressed, good hearty Itallian. I had the Minestrone followed by tagliatelle with carbonara sauce. Both were very good, the Minestrone particularly, but I'm a lover of soup. The Location also looks authentic, and the staff is very helpful. Bonus points for the Italian (non-Pellegrino) sparkling water.
Qype User Iansco
May 03, 2010
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