Rosso Restaurant and Bar. Opened in 2009, a thoroughly independent, chic Manchester destination you simply will not find anywhere else.
Book and join us in our Grade II listed room and enjoy an unparalleled and thoroughly unique experience.
Please note: Rosso has a smart dress code – no shorts/sportswear/hats. Management retain the right to refuse entry.
Both a bar and a restaurant, Rosso is opulent, elegant, exclusive yet welcoming, warm and personable. Offering wide-ranging and diverse menus comprised of traditional Italian favourites, pizzas, pastas, fresh, daily delivered fish and meats to contemporary Itallian cuisine, Rosso has something for everyone.
On street parking at the front of the restaurant is free after 8pm. Alternatively there is an NCP car park located on New York Street, a 5 minute walk from us.
Two courses for £25. Our lunch menu is available until 4pm
Starters
Risotto con Radicchio e Vino Rosso*
Risotto of Treviso radicchio and Sangiovese red wine, topped with a taleggio cream
Tartina con Barbabietola e Aceto Balsamico
Tarte fine of seasonal beetroot, aged balsamic vinegar and rocket
Insalata di Calamari
Blackened squid salad of fresh tomatoes, chickpeas, white onion & oregano with sourdough croutons finished with a chilli dressing
Salmone Stagionato con Arancia Rossa e Finocchi
Slices of cured salmon with blood orange and fennel, tempura monk's beard
Frittata con Patate Novelle e Pecorino
Rare breed hen egg frittata with new potatoes topped with finely grated Pecorino Romano, served with a mint, broad bean & chilli pesto
Mains
Orecchiette alle Cime di Rapa
Orecchiette with cime de rapa, red chilli and smoked garlic
Paillard di Rana Pescatrice
Monkfish escalopes, pan fried and finished with capers, green olives & lemon in a brown butter sauce
Osso Buco
Veal shank braised in white wine and herbed tomato sauce, topped with a herbed gremolata. Served with sautéed duck fat pink fir potatoes
Pizza Rossa con Gamberi
Hand stretched sourdough pizza, topped with tomato & basil sauce, garlic butter king prawns, cherry tomatoes, finished with rocket and burned lemon dressing
Suprema di Pollo
Pan roasted chicken supreme, with potato gnocchi in a sauce of cavolo nero, topped with Pecorino shavings
On street parking at the front of the restaurant is free after 8pm. Alternatively there is an NCP car park located on New York Street, a 5 minute walk from us.