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Piccolino Exchange Square Menu Prices 2026: Full Menu, Dishes & Best Picks

Piccolino Exchange Square brings the flavours of Italy to central Manchester, with a menu spanning classic antipasti, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta dishes, premium bistecca, and whole-fish specials. The restaurant is part of the wider Piccolino group, which operates 22 locations across the UK with a consistent commitment to high-quality Italian ingredients and authentic recipes.

22 UK locationsNeapolitan pizzaFresh handmade pastaPremium steaks
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Signature items

Linguine Gamberoni£23.25
Margherita Pizza£16.50
Dry-aged Sirloin 275g£34.00
Calamari£12.50
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Quick answers

What to order — at a glance

Most affordable starter
Bruschetta Classica £10.50
Most popular pasta
Spaghetti Carbonara £19.50
Best value pizza
Margherita £16.50
Signature showstopper
Spaghetti Carbonara Grande (tableside, serves 2) £20.00 pp
Full menu with prices

Piccolino Exchange Square full menu and current prices

Prices are sourced from the official Piccolino website and reflect the current national menu. Individual location prices may vary slightly — always confirm with your local restaurant.
Sharing (Da Dividere)8 itemsAntipasti11 itemsCrudi (Raw Bar)4 itemsPasta & Risotto10 itemsPasta Fresca (Fresh Pasta)3 itemsLasagne (Oven Baked)3 itemsPizza Napoletana8 itemsBistecca (Steaks)7 itemsTerra (Land Dishes)9 itemsMare (Sea Dishes)7 itemsSides (Contorni)8 items
Budget picks

Cheapest items on the Piccolino Exchange Square menu

  1. 1OliveVegan — marinated Gordal olives£6.50
  2. 2FocacciaVegan — with extra virgin olive oil£6.50
  3. 3Sides (all contorni)Eight side dishes all priced at £6.00£6.00
  4. 4Pane All'Aglio — Rosemary & Sea SaltVegetarian garlic bread£7.50
  5. 5Pane All'Aglio — Tomato & BasilVegetarian garlic bread£9.00
  6. 6Pane All'Aglio — Mozzarella & Smoked ProvolaVegetarian garlic bread£9.50
  7. 7Bruschetta ClassicaVegan starter£10.50
  8. 8AranciniVegetarian truffle risotto balls£11.50
  9. 9Bruschetta Con FunghiVegetarian wild mushroom bruschetta£11.50
  10. 10Parmigiana SmallVegetarian aubergine parmigiana£12.00
Popular dishes

Most-ordered dishes: portion and price at a glance

A quick reference for Piccolino's most popular dishes, showing category, size, and price.

DishCategoryPrice
CalamariAntipasto£12.50
CarpaccioAntipasto£16.25
Capesante (Scallops)Antipasto£17.00
Penne ArrabbiataPasta£17.50
Risotto FunghiPasta£18.50
Spaghetti CarbonaraPasta£19.50
Tagliatelle BolognesePasta£19.50
Margherita PizzaPizza£16.50
Diavola PizzaPizza£19.00
Branzino (Sea Bass)Mare£32.50
Dry-aged Sirloin 275gBistecca£34.00
Fillet 225gBistecca£40.00
Price comparison

How Piccolino prices compare to similar Italian restaurants

Like-for-like comparison across pasta, pizza, and mains at comparable Italian casual-dining groups in the UK.

CategoryPiccolinoPrezzoBella ItaliaZizzi
Margherita pizza£16.50~£13.00~£13.50~£14.00
Classic pasta (e.g. carbonara)£19.50~£14.00~£14.00~£15.00
Starter (e.g. calamari)£12.50~£8.00~£8.50~£9.00
Main fish dish£32.50~£18.00~£17.00~£19.00
Premium steak£34.00+n/an/an/a
About

About Piccolino Exchange Square

Piccolino is a British-Italian restaurant group that has been serving upmarket Italian food to UK diners since its founding in Manchester in 1997. The group grew steadily from its northern English roots to operate 22 locations across the country, each offering a consistent menu of fresh pasta, Neapolitan pizza, premium bistecca, and seafood alongside an extensive Italian wine list and cocktail programme.

The Exchange Square location sits at the heart of Manchester city centre, one of the most historic and commercially vibrant parts of the city. The venue is known for its stylish interior, alfresco terrace, and the breadth of its menu — from a simple vegan bruschetta at £10.50 to tableside Spaghetti Carbonara prepared in a cheese wheel and whole Wagyu sirloin at £70. This range makes it equally suited to a quick business lunch and a celebratory dinner.

Piccolino's menus reflect a philosophy of sourcing quality British and Italian produce — dry-aged heritage breed steaks, Colchester oysters, sashimi-grade tuna, and Apulian burrata all appear alongside long-standing Italian classics. The brand regularly updates its menus seasonally while keeping its signature dishes, such as the Linguine Vongole and Vitello Milanese, as permanent fixtures.

22UK locations
1997founded in Manchester
££price range

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What type of food does Piccolino Exchange Square serve?

Piccolino Exchange Square serves contemporary Italian food, including Neapolitan pizza, fresh handmade pasta, antipasti, premium steaks (bistecca), and whole-fish dishes. The menu spans casual Italian classics alongside more refined options such as Wagyu sirloin and Colchester oysters.

What is the price range at Piccolino Exchange Square?

Piccolino sits in the mid-to-upper price bracket for casual dining. Starters begin around £10.50 for bruschetta, pasta dishes range from £17.50 to £26.00, pizzas from £16.50 to £20.00, and main meat or fish plates from £26.00 to £70.00 for premium cuts. Sides are uniformly priced at £6.00.

Does Piccolino Exchange Square have vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes. The menu features a solid selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Vegan options include Olive (£6.50), Focaccia (£6.50), Bruschetta Classica (£10.50), Penne Arrabbiata (£17.50), Lasagne Contadina (£19.50), and Zucchine E Tartufo pizza (£17.50). Vegetarian dishes include the Arancini, Risotto Funghi, Margherita pizza, and multiple sides.

What is the most popular dish at Piccolino?

Piccoline's Spaghetti Carbonara is one of the most ordered dishes on the menu. The restaurant also offers a theatrically prepared Spaghetti Carbonara Grande at £20 per person, made tableside in a cheese wheel for groups of two or more — a popular choice for special occasions.

Does Piccolino Exchange Square serve pizza?

Yes. The pizza section offers eight Neapolitan-style pizzas, from the classic Margherita (£16.50) to the Diavola with 'nduja and spicy salami (£19.00), a truffle-cream Prosciutto Crudo E Tartufo (£20.00), and a vegan Zucchine E Tartufo (£17.50). Optional dipping sauces including hot honey, aioli, and pesto are available at £3.00 each.

Does Piccolino offer steaks?

Piccolino has a dedicated Bistecca section with five individual cuts, including a dry-aged Sirloin (275g, £34.00), Ribeye (275g, £35.00), Fillet (225g, £40.00), Black Angus grain-fed Ribeye (350g, £57.00), and Tajima Wagyu Sirloin (300g, £70.00). Sharing cuts include a Chateaubriand and T-Bone Fiorentina at £44–£50 per person.

Can I book a table at Piccolino Exchange Square online?

Yes. Piccolino accepts online reservations through their official website at piccolinorestaurants.com, and through third-party platforms such as OpenTable. Booking is recommended, especially at weekends or for larger groups.

Does Piccolino Exchange Square have a set menu or lunch deal?

Piccolino offers a 2-courses-for-£25 set menu option, as well as a Sunday roast. The availability of set menus can vary by season and day, so it is worth checking the official website or calling ahead to confirm current offers at the Exchange Square location.

Where exactly is Piccolino Exchange Square located?

Piccolino Exchange Square is located in Exchange Square, Manchester city centre, M4 3AB. The area is a short walk from Manchester Arndale, the Corn Exchange, and Manchester Victoria station, making it an easily accessible dining destination in the heart of the city.