Zizzi

Went to the new branch at Spinningfields– waited nearly 2 hours for my main– and although it was quite tasty the portion was tiny– would not recommend this branch not good value for money and to wait 100 minutes for a risotto was silly

You wouldn’t realise once sat in this place that you where right in the middle of the city. Sunk down from the street, you have to walk down a flight of stairs to get in. By having it underground with no windows it kind of adds to the atmosphere of the place, all cosy and warm. The food as always in a Zizzi’s was delicious, we started with the sharing platter, it’s HUGE and gorgeous, you could probably get away with just sharing one main, as I was totally stuffed with both that and my pasta.
Staff where very attentive and prices are not too bad either.

I went here for a birthday meal and had an excellent time. The service was fantastic and food very tasty indeed. I thought the price was fairly reasonable but the restaurant itself was quiet. Maybe because of its location, however I would definately go back again.

Located in the strangely quiet Spinninfields district is the Manchester arm of the national Zizzi’s chain. As far as this arm goes, it’s a pretty decent effort which says as much about the chain as the restaurant itself.
The food is slightly over what you’d expect to pay at a typical chain restaurant, but the food and drink is of a higher quality than the price suggests. For started I had Crostini Formaggio di Capra which was really delicious and well worth ordering. For main I had Clarissa Calzone, an usual choice in that it was vegetarian and I love my meat! I was not disappointed, it was amazing in every aspect.
The wine is slightly above average price but you really do get what you pay for a more here. Another bonus is that it’s still relatively undiscovered so you’ll enjoy a quiet meal and great service to go along with your surprisingly delicious meal.