Circolo Popolare - Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Manchester.
Step inside our vibrant Italian trattoria, filled to the brim with collective joy and good times, in the heart of Manchester. Step inside for a balmy alfresco evening on the island of seductive Sicilia. This is Circolo Popolare: 280 seats, 5,000 bottles of vintage liquor, 288sqm of greenery, and over 300 twinkling festoon lights.
Head under our eucalyptus and wisteria filled canopy to grab a seat at one of our 18 seat sharing tables, or sneak past the gleaming quartz bar to enter our Circolino, our 24-seat dining room. Head Chef Alfonso has crafted a sharing menu jam-packed with 100% homemade Italian classics, with our indulgent mafaldine al tartufo served from a pecorino wheel and half-and-half crispy Neapolitan pizzas – perfect for feasting on our ultra-long tables. Every dish is 100% homemade, using top-quality ingredients straight from the Boot. Whether you’re after a cosy lunch, a full-blown feast with friends, or looking to book out the space for a private dinner, Circolo Popolare Manchester is the perfect place to soak in the energy of Southern Italy without leaving the city.
Book a tablemon, tue, wed
12pm - 11:30 pm
thu, fri, sat
12pm - 00:00 am
sun
12pm - 11:30 pm
RESERVATIONS & BOOKINGS
Walk-ins are welcome, but please bear in mind that spaces can be limited. We offer reservations for up to 8 persons. Please note bookings open at 9am, one month in advance of a date, and all booking availability is displayed here on the website.
Circolo's Pranzetto
Try our speedy business menu with your colleagues, for when you're short on time but big on lunch! Available Monday to Friday 12:00-16:00, from £23.
IT'S VIR-CIN O'CLOCK!
This Dry January enjoy our selection of Virgin Cocktails! Crafted by our fantastici Bar Managers, offering non-alcoholic twists on the classics, and seasonal mocktails, like the Virgin Mandarin Mojito.
Group Bookings
Book your gathering for up to 24 guests and get ready to celebrate with our group set menu.
GIFT VOUCHERS
Treat yourself, loved one or besties with a Big Mamma gift voucher! Valid for one year at our Manchester trattoria ❤️
Contact us
circolo.manchester@bigmamma.com
Fatto in casa, e basta
At Circolo Popolare Manchester, our menu is a celebration of authentic Italian food - made for sharing and feasting amoung friends or family. From velvety Mafaldine al Tartufo to crispy-edged Neapolitan pizzas, every dish is made in house using the freshest ingredients. Whether you're gathered under the festoon lights or tucked away in Circolino, the vibes are warm, the pasta silky, and the cocktails bold. Buon appetito, Manchester.
Book a tableAll Your Questions
Reservations at our Italian restaurants are available exclusively online, directly via our Circolo Popolare website. Reservation slots open 30 days in advance from 9:00 a.m. If no time slot is available, it unfortunately means the restaurant is fully booked at that time. We recommend refreshing the page regularly, as tables may become available due to cancellations or changes. Good news: we also welcome walk-in guests. To maximise your chances, we recommend arriving at the start of service. If the restaurant is full, our team will provide an estimated waiting time and will do their best to accommodate you.
Any changes (including the date, time or number of guests) must be made by the guest via the confirmation email. If no availability is displayed, this means we are fully booked and no further changes can be made.
We take allergies and dietary requirements very seriously. Across our Italian restaurants, we offer options for vegetarians, vegans and certain other dietary restrictions. Please inform our team at the time of booking and upon arrival so we can offer suitable alternatives.
If you are unable to honour your reservation, please cancel it via the link provided in your confirmation email. This will allow other guests to enjoy the experience. In the event of a no-show, a fee may be charged in accordance with our reservation policy.
Yes, children and babies are very welcome in our Italian restaurants! Feel free to ask your server for a high chair if you need one.
Dogs are also welcome in our restaurants. Your four-legged companions are welcome to join you and enjoy the Circolo Popolare experience. 🐾
Our Italian restaurants and pizzerias serve authentic, generous Italian cuisine inspired by the great trattorias of Southern Italy. We celebrate traditional recipes, all 100% homemade using high-quality Italian ingredients carefully sourced from our small producers based in Italy. On the menu, you’ll find half-and-half crispy Neapolitan pizzas, handmade pasta, antipasti made for sharing and indulgent Italian desserts. At Circolo Popolare, Italian cuisine is all about generosity, pleasure and authenticity, delivering a true taste of Italian culinary tradition - whether you’re dining with friends, family or in a group.
