Ask Italian - Manchester in Manchester Menu

Bundles Bundles
  • Classic Pizza Bundle For One £13.75
    • Includes One Pizza and One Side.
  • Classic Pizza Bundle For Two £27.50
    • Includes Two Pizzas and Two Sides.
  • Prima Pizza Bundle For One £16.50
    • Includes One Pizza and One Side.
  • Prima Pizza Bundle For Two £33.00
    • Includes Two Pizzas and Two Sides.
  • Classic Pasta Bundle For One £13.75
    • Includes One Pasta and One Side.
  • Classic Pasta Bundle For Two £27.50
    • Includes Two Pastas and Two Sides.
  • Fresca Pasta Bundle For One £17.75
    • Includes One Pasta and One Side.
  • Fresca Pasta Bundle For Two £35.75
    • Includes Two Pastas and Two Sides.
Breads & Nibbles Breads & Nibbles
  • Garlic Bread (V) £4.95
  • Garlic Bread with Mozzarella (V) £5.95
  • Garlic Bread Speciale with Balsamic Onions (V) £6.25
    • A folded garlic bread with mozzarella and riserva cheese.
  • Rosemary and Olive Oil Bread (V) £5.50
    • Add N'duja ketchup, olive tapenade (v) or spicy tomato dip (v) for 1.00
Starters Starters
  • Burrata Caprese (V) £7.25
    • Creamier and more indulgent than mozzarella, burrata is served with plum tomatoes, rocket and basil.
  • Spinach & Ricotta Arancini (V) £6.95
    • Crispy ricotta and spinach risotto balls served with a spicy tomato dip.
  • Baked Dough Balls- Fontal Cheese (V) £6.50
    • Baked dough balls with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic dip, with Fontal Cheese and chillies
  • Baked Dough Balls- Plain (V) £6.50
    • Baked dough balls with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic dip.
  • Whitebait- Small £7.95
    • Lightly breaded and fried until golden, served with garlic mayonnaise. MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) approved.
  • Whitebait- Large £13.25
    • Lightly breaded and fried until golden, served with garlic mayonnaise. MSC (Marine Stewardship Council) approved.
  • Chicken Lecca-Lecca £7.75
    • Breaded chicken fillets served with garlic mayonnaise.
  • Calamari- Small £7.95
    • Crispy golden-fried squid served with garlic mayonnaise.
  • Calamari- Large £13.25
    • Crispy golden-fried squid served with garlic mayonnaise.
  • Butterfly King Prawns £7.95
    • Succulent king prawns, over roasted on Italian bread with garlic and parsley.
  • Light Butterfly King Prawns (Under 200 calories ((Kcal)) £7.95
    • Oven roasted butterfly king prawns seasoned with lemon juice and plum tomatoes, topped with rocket and yellow courgette ribbons.
  • Mushrooms Al Forno (V) £7.25
    • Mushrooms stuffed with mozarella and riserva cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic and onions, baked on Italian bread, served with garlic mayonnaise.
Pasta & Risotto Pasta & Risotto
  • NEW King Prawn & Crayfish £16.20
    • Succulent king prawns and crayfish in a creamy tomato and lobster bisque with a hint of chilli, topped with a large king prawn in its shell.
  • Asparagus & Pancetta Carbonara £14.75
    • Crispy pancetta and asparagus in a velvety sauce made with mascarpone, pecorino and riserva cheese.
  • Purple Basil Pesto Genovese (V) £14.00
    • Green pesto and cream sauce, with fine green beans and pine nuts. Topped with purple basil pesto- winner of a Great Taste 2018 award.
  • Purple Basil Pesto Genovese with Chicken £15.95
    • Green pesto and cream sauce, with fine green beans, pine nuts and chicken. Topped with purple basil pesto- winner of a Great Taste 2018 award.
  • NEW Sausage & Truffle Infused Olive Oil £15.20
    • Italian Luganica sausage in a creamy tomato and truffled mushroom sauce topped with mascarpone, smoked prosciutto and truffle infused olive oil.
  • Lasagne £12.50
    • Green egg pasta sheets with beef and pork ragu, topped with a creamy bechamel sauce.
  • Lasagne Grande £16.00
    • Green egg pasta sheets with beef and pork ragu, topped with a creamy bechamel sauce. With beef meatballs, coppa ham, extra ragu and cheese.
  • Sausage Cannelloni £13.20
    • Cannelloni filled with a hearty beef and pork ragu, fresh chillies, roasted peppers and balsamic red onions, topped with mozzarella.
  • Penne Al Pollo Della Casa £13.20
    • Seasoned chicken breast, mushrooms and pasta baked in a creamy mushroom and white wine sauce.
  • Penne Al Manzo Piccante £13.20
    • Penne pasta with beef meatballs, beef and pork ragu, fresh chillies, roasted peppers and balsamic red onions, topped with mozzarella.
  • Fettuccine Bolognese £12.00
    • Our hearty beef and pork ragu is served with flat ribbon fettuccine, the way they eat it in Rome.
  • Penne Arrabiata con Pollo £12.20
    • Chicken breast in a fiery rich tomato sauce.
  • Penne Arrabiata (V) £10.25
    • Penne pasta in a fiery rich tomato sauce.
  • Spaghetti Al Pomodoro (V) £9.90
    • Plum tomatoes, garlic and basil in a rich tomato sauce topped with fresh mozzarella.
  • Spaghetti Lentil Ragu (V) (Vegan) (VG) £11.20
    • A hearty ragu of green lentils and mixed vegetables in a rich sundried tomato sauce.
  • Linguine Carbonara £12.00
    • Crispy pancetta in a rich creamy sauce with mascarpone, pecorino and riserva cheese. Add smoked prosciutto for 1.95
  • Linguine Con Frutti Di Mare £14.20
    • King prawns, mussels, clams and squid in a rich tomato sauce.
  • Risotto Con Pollo E Funghi £14.50
    • Risotto with tender chicken breast and sautéed mushrooms in a white wine sauce.
Prima Pizza Prima Pizza
  • NEW Two Egg Fiorentina (V) £14.00
    • Two soft-baked free range eggs, spinach, olives, mozzarella and mascarpone cheese. Add coppa ham for 1.95
  • NEW Super Green (V) (Vegan) (VG) £13.75
    • A pea puree base topped with tender baby kale, asparagus, peas, red pepper pearls, spinach and balsamic red onions and vegan mozzarella alternative.
  • Caprina (V) £13.75
    • Goat's cheese, rocket, plum tomatoes, olive tapenade and mozzarella.
  • Slow Cooked Lamb £15.00
    • Tender lamb shoulder, fontal cheese, roasted peppers, spinach, balsamic red onions and pine nuts.
  • Salsiccia £14.50
    • Fiery Calabrian N'duja sausage meat, red pepper pearls, balsamic red onions and fontal cheese. We'll add chillies if you like it hotter.
  • Salami Misti £15.00
    • Milano and fennel salami, pepperoni, smoked proscuitto, roasted peppers and balsamic red onions.
  • Pollo Piccante Con Panetta £14.75
    • Seasoned chicken breast, pancetta, roasted red peppers, red chillies, mushrooms, spinach and rosemary and fontal cheese.
  • Margherita Prima Pizza (V) £11.40
    • Tomato and mozzarella with oregano.
  • Four Cheese Margherita (V) £13.25
    • Sweet dreams and made of cheese- mascarpone, mozzarella, fontal and riserva cheese on a tomato base.
  • Stromboli £13.25
    • Pepperoni on a tomato and mozzarella base.
  • Stromboli with Chillies £13.25
    • Pepperoni on a tomato and mozzarella base, with added chillies to make it hot.
  • Verdue (V) £12.70
    • Artichokes, mushrooms, roasted peppers, fontal cheese and olives dressed with rocket leaves.
  • Pollo E Funghi £13.70
    • Chicken and sautéed mushrooms, tomatoes and mozzarella.
Calzone Calzone
  • Calzone Pollo £14.20
    • Chicken breast, pancetta, muchrooms, roasted peppers, olives, tomato sauce and mozzarella.
  • Calzone Carne Piccante £14.20
    • Pepperoni, fresh chillies, ham, beef and pork ragu, sautéed mushrooms, tomato sauce and mozzarella.
  • NEW Calzone Goat's Cheese & Spinach (V) £13.75
    • Goat's cheese, grilled aubergines, roasted peppers, oven roasted tomatoes, spinach, tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Classic Pizza Classic Pizza
  • Stromboli £11.75
    • Pepperoni on a tomato and mozzarella base.
  • Margherita Classic Pizza (V) £9.90
    • Tomato and mozzarella with oregano.
  • Four Cheese Margherita (V) £11.75
    • Sweet dreams and made of cheese- mascarpone, mozzarella, fontal and riserva cheese on a tomato base.
  • Stromboli with Chillies £11.75
    • Pepperoni on a tomato and mozzarella base, with added chillies to make it hot.
  • Verdue (V) £11.20
    • Artichokes, mushrooms, roasted peppers, fontal cheese and olives dressed with rocket leaves.
  • Pollo E Funghi £12.20
    • Chicken and sautéed mushrooms, tomatoes and mozzarella.
Salads Salads
  • NEW Chicken Kale Ceasar Salad £12.75
    • Pan-fried chicken breast, tender baby kale, cos lettuce and radicchio in a Ceasar dressing, topped with ciabatta croutons and riserva cheese.
  • Insalata Di Pollo E Pancetta £13.20
    • Pan-fried chicken breast and cripsy pancetta, avocado, tomatoes, spinach, cos lettuce and red onion with a sweet mustard dressing.
  • NEW Mediterranean Goat's Chese Salad (V) £12.50
    • Goat's cheese and balsamic onion crostinis, on tender baby kale, cos lettuce, artichokes, plum tomatoes and red pepper pearls, tossed in a citrus dressing.
Lighter Dishes (Under 550 calories (Kcal)) Lighter Dishes (Under 550 calories (Kcal))
  • Pasta Fresca Light Asparagus & Pancetta Carbonara £13.20
    • Fresh egg frilly tagliatelle with crispy pancetta and asparagus in a velvety sauce made with mascarpone, pecorino and riserva cheese, served smaller with a rainbow salad.
  • Pasta Fresca Light Purple Basil Pesto Genovese (V) £12.20
    • Fresh egg frilly tagliatelle in a green pesto and cream sauce, with fine green beans. Topped with purple basil pesto- winner of Great Taste 2018 award, served smaller with a rainbow salad.
  • Prima Light Pizza Caprina (V) £12.75
    • Goat's cheese, rocket, plum tomatoes, olive tapenade and mozzarella, served smaller with a rainbow salad.
  • Prima Light Pollo Piccante Con Pancetta £13.20
    • Seasoned chicken breast, pancetta, roasted red peppers, red chillies, mushrooms, spinach and rosemary and mozzarella, served smaller with a rainbow salad.
Sides Sides
  • Chips (V) £3.95
    • Served with garlic mayonnaise.
  • Garlic & Cheese Chips (V) £4.25
    • Chips with garlic and fontal cheese. Served with garlic mayonnaise.
  • Zucchini Fritti (V) £3.95
    • Lightly battered courgette sticks, served with garlic mayonnaise.
  • Mixed Salad (V) £3.75
Desserts Desserts
  • Tiramisu (V) £6.75
    • Vanilla sponge cake soaked in espresso coffee, layered with mascarpone cream.
  • Pistachio & Olive Oil Cake (V) £6.75
    • Winner of a Great Taste award, this deliciously moist and nutty cake is served with cream.
  • Warm Pear Tart (V) £6.95
    • Poached pear on almond frangipane base, with raspberries and cream.
  • NEW Passion fruit & Raspberry Cheesecake (V) £6.95
    • Passion fruit and raspberry cheesecake on a biscuit base, drizzled with tangy passion fruit sauce, served with cream.
  • Blood Orange & Chocolate Tart (V) (Vegan) (VG) £6.75
    • Zesty dark chocolate tart on a seeded base, served with cream.
  • Honeycomb Cheesecake (V) £6.95
    • Creamy cheesecake on a cookie base, sprinkled with crunchy honeycomb chocolate pieces. Served with cream.
Vegan Menu Vegan Menu
  • Vegan Rosemary & Olive Oil Bread (VG) £6.50
    • Add olive tapenade or spicy tomato dip for 1.00
  • Vegan Baked Dough Balls (VG) £6.50
    • Served with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  • Vegan Mixed Salad (VG) £3.75
  • Vegan Roasted New Potatoes Pasta (VG) £3.75
    • Oven roasted new potatoes.
  • Vegan Spaghetti Pomodoro Pasta (VG) £9.50
    • Plum tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil in a rich tomato sauce.
  • Vegan Penne Arrabiata (VG) £10.25
    • Penne pasta in a fiery rich tomato sauce.
  • Vegan Spaghetti Lentil Ragu Pasta (VG) £11.20
    • A hearty ragu of green lentils and mixed vegetables in a rich sundried tomato sauce.
  • NEW Vegan Super Green Prima Pizza (VG) £13.75
    • A pea puree base topped with tender baby kale, asparagus, peas, red pepper pearls, spinach and balsamic red onions and vegan mozzarella alternative.
  • NEW Vegan Mediterranean Salad (VG) £12.50
    • Balsamic onion and vegan mozzarella alternative crostinis, on tender baby kale, cos lettuce, artichokes, plum tomatoes and red pepper pearls, toassed in a sweet mustard dressing.
  • Vegan Blood Orange and Chocolate Tart (VG) £6.25
    • Zesty dark chocolate tart on a seeded base.
Non-Gluten Pizza Non-Gluten Pizza
  • Non-Gluten Margherita (V) £9.90
    • Tomato and mozzarella with oregano.
  • Non-Gluten Stromboli with Chillies £11.75
    • Pepperoni on a tomato and mozarella base, with added chillies to make it hot.
  • Non-Gluten Stromboli £11.75
    • Pepperoni on a tomato and mozarella base.
  • Non-Gluten Verdue (V) £11.20
    • Artichokes, mushrooms, roasted peppers, fontal cheese and olives dressed with rocket leaves.
  • Non-Gluten Pollo E Funghi £12.20
    • Chicken and sauteed mushrooms, tomatoes and mozzarella.
  • Non-Gluten Four Cheese Margherita £11.75
    • Sweet dreams and made of cheese- mascarpone, mozzarella, fontal and riserva cheese on a tomato base.
Non-Gluten Pasta Non-Gluten Pasta
  • Non-Gluten Bolognese £12.00
    • Our hearty beef and pork ragu is served with flat ribbon fettuccine, the way they eat it in Rome.
  • Non-Gluten Pomodoro (V) £9.90
    • Plum tomatoes, garlic and basil in a rich tomato sauce topped with fresh mozzarella.
  • Non-Gluten Frutti Di Mare £14.20
    • King prawns, mussels, clams and squid in a rich tomato sauce.
  • Non-Gluten Carbonara £12.00
    • Crispy pancetta in a rich creamy sauce with mascarpone, pecorino and riserva cheese. Add smoked prosciutto for 1.95
  • Non-Gluten Arrabiata (V) £10.25
    • Non-gluten fusilli in a fiery tomato sauce.
  • Non-Gluten Arrabiata con Pollo £12.20
    • Chicken breast in a fiery rich tomato sauce.
  • Non-Gluten Vegan Lentil Ragu Pasta (VG) £11.20
    • A hearty ragu of green lentils and mixed vegetables in a rich sundried tomato sauce.
Drinks Drinks
  • Coca Cola- 330ml Glass Bottle £2.85
  • San Pellegrino Limonata (Lemon)- 330ml £2.75
  • San Pellegrino Aranciata Rossa (Blood Orange)- 330 ml £2.75
  • Coke Zero- 330ml Glass Bottle £2.75
  • Diet Coke- 330ml Glass Bottle £2.75
  • Sprite- 330ml Glass Bottle £2.75
  • Acqua Panna Still Mineral Water 500ml £2.50
  • Acqua Panna Still Mineral Water 1L £4.25
  • San Pellegrino Sparkling Water 500ml £2.50
  • San Pellegrino Sparkling Water 1L £4.25

Nearby Sample Menus

  • Apple Cake Slice N/A
  • Porridge with Compote Topping N/A
  • Porridge without Topping N/A
  • Chicken, Broccoli & Brown Rice Soup N/A
  • Carrot Juice N/A
  • Beetroot & Horseradish Soup N/A
  • Pretzel N/A
  • Love Bar N/A
  • Oriental Vegetable Salad (V) £3.95
    • Medley of vegetables, served warm with ginger rice vinegar and soy dressing.
  • Mango and Coconut Flavor Cheesecake £4.25
  • Vegetable (V) Pad Thai £7.95
    • Flat rice noodles stir fried with scrambled egg, beansprouts,mixed peppers and spring onion topped with roasted peanuts.
  • Double Espresso £1.80
  • Sprite 275ml Bottle £1.90
  • Shiraz/Cabernet, Bottle Tree, S.E. Australia 750ml Bottle £13.95
  • Eart Grey Tea £1.50
  • Prawn Toast with Spring Onion £4.50
    • Four squares of prawn and spring onion toast coated with sesame seeds,lightly deep-fried and served with sweet chilli sauce.
  • Little Pie ‘n’ Peas - slow cooked brisket of beef in shortcrust pastry with proper mushy peas and red wine gravy £6.50
  • Banoffee Sundae - layers of salted caramel and banana ice cream, fresh banana, digestive biscuit, chocolate sauce and toffee sauce with squirty cream and chocolate shavings £5.50
  • Goats Cheese, Red Pepper & Sun Blushed Tomato  - with field mushrooms, tomato and mozzarella £9.00
  • Porcini Mushroom Ravioli - with a pernod cream sauce, french beans, toasted almonds and watercress £6.00/£10.50
  • Parma Ham and Field Mushroom - with roasted garlic butter, mascarpone, tomato and mozzarella £9.00
  • Pot Roast Beef - braised cheshire beef with a pancetta, chestnut and sage croquette, red wine gravy and your choice of two sides £16.50
  • Chicken and Pancetta Gnocchi - braised chicken in a pancetta, white wine and mushroom cream sauce with fresh buttered gnocchi £6.50
  • Four Cheese - mozzarella and tomato, mascarpone, goats cheese and gruyere, topped with fresh rocket and balsamic £8.50
  • Steam Scallop with Vermicelli and Black Bean Sauce (2) £8.00
  • Stir Fried Fish Fillet with Sweet & Sour Sauce £12.80
  • Dry Chili Fried Green Beans with Minced Pork £9.50
  • King Prawn with Sweet & Sour Sauce £13.80
  • Stir Fried Broccoli with Garlic £8.80
  • Pork with Cashew Nuts £10.80
  • Pork with Gongbao Sauce £10.80
  • Chicken Wing with Salt & Pepper £6.50
  • Chorizo al vino £7.50
    • Chorizo cooked in Rioja red wine.
  • Papas Arrugadas £7.00
    • Canarian Wrinkled potatoes with mojo rojo and mojo verde.
  • Rabas de Calamar £8.50
    • Deep fried squid in batter with citric alioli.
  • Gambas al ajillo £9.00
    • King prawns in garlic, parsley and chilli.
  • Gambas Volcan £9.50
    • King prawns with Canarian spices, white wine, fresh and dry chillies.
  • Aceitunas £3.75
    • Marinated green olives with mushrooms and peppers
  • Albóndigas de la Abuela £8.50
    • Original grandma’s recipe meatballs.
  • Tortilla Espanola £6.00
    • Traditional Spanish omellete.
Ask Italian - Manchester

Ask Italian - Manchester

location

Address

1 Piccadilly Gardens, One Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester M1 1RG, England

phone

Phone

01612366600

email

Email

None

clock

Opened hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

None

cuisine

Cuisine

Gluten Free , Italian , Pizza , Vegan , Vegetarian

features

Features

Wheelchair accessible ,  Business meetings ,  Reservations ,  Kid Friendly ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Free Wifi ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Child-friendly ,  Outdoor Seating ,  Full Bar ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Groups

Location
1 Piccadilly Gardens, One Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester M1 1RG, England