What takes top marks for you – perfectly cooked pizza, or pasta in an authentic Italian sauce? In Manchester, you’ll find Italian restaurants that cater to every inclination. This city is home to a great variety of Italian bistros, trattorias and pasta restaurants, with impressive menus and friendly staff ready to bring you the meal of your dreams. From quaint, intimate cafes to busy chain restaurants, Manchester is brimming with options, so you'll easily find a place to indulge in Italian cuisine. There is so much to love about a good Italian – hand stuffed ravioli, pizzas topped with only the very best mozzarella and freshly prepared cicchetti. Picture yourself enjoying a bowl of freshly prepared pasta, and polishing off your meal with a traditional tiramisu. Have we inspired you to get searching for your next favourite restaurant? Without further ado, here are our top picks of Italian restaurants in the great northern city of Manchester.