Italiana Fifty Five Great Northern - Italian Restaurant Manchester is a italian restaurant in Deansgate, Manchester. Rated 4.6 stars from 1953 Google reviews. Known for staff who get named in reviews and pasta that tastes homemade. Best for group dinner and bottomless brunch. Ranked #9 of 15 in Deansgate. Features a undefined terrace.
Rankings updated April 2026
Italiana Fifty Five Great Northern - Italian Restaurant Manchester
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in Deansgate
Holding steady
Quick Verdict
Solid neighbourhood Italian with staff who actually care and pasta that doesn't disappoint. Worth a return visit if you're in the area and want to book ahead.
You're planning a group dinner, bottomless brunch, or solo meal where attentive service matters more than discovering something unknown.
About Italiana Fifty Five Great Northern - Italian Restaurant Manchester
Italiana Fifty Five on Great Northern is a casual Italian restaurant pulling groups and tourists alike with consistent pasta execution and cocktails that flow during bottomless brunches. The spaghetti carbonara lands well enough to earn French praise, and the pasta sauces taste fresh and homemade according to regulars. Service is the real story here—staff like Jack and Salvador get named in reviews repeatedly, keeping drinks topped up and translating menus without fuss. The atmosphere swings between quiet midweek and buzzing on weekends, with good music in the background and a terrace for spring and autumn. It's positioned as a reliable dinner and lunch spot on Deansgate, accepts reservations (recommended), and offers wheelchair access throughout. The wine list gets specific mention, and desserts are strong enough to warrant their own shout-outs.
What Stands Out
Staff who get named in reviews
Jack, Salvador, and Souki appear repeatedly in customer feedback with praise for attentiveness, drink recommendations, menu translations, and going 'above and beyond'. One reviewer called Jack 'lovely' and 'knowledgeable'. Another noted Salvador's service was 'amazing' and 'very polite'.
Pasta that tastes homemade
Spaghetti carbonara earned a five-star review in French ('un plat succulent'). Reviewers consistently praise 'fresh and homemade' pasta and sauces, with food described as 'impeccable' and 'absolutely amazing'.
Bottomless brunch that works
Multiple reviews specifically mention bottomless brunch experiences, with Jack credited for keeping 'cocktails flowing' and the overall experience called 'exceptional' and 'amazing'. The wine list is highlighted as a strength in venue attributes.
What Customers Say
Food was divine service friendly and timely slightly quiet but overall spectacular
Jack was a great server and made good recommendations for drinks :)
Jack, our server was fab, he kept the cocktails flowing for our bottomless brunch.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Italiana Fifty Five Great Northern - Italian Restaurant Manchester
Reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner. The venue accepts bookings but doesn't offer online booking—call ahead or book via their website to avoid waiting, especially on weekends.
Casual and trendy with good background music. It can be quiet midweek but buzzes on weekends with groups and tourists. There's outdoor seating on the terrace during spring and autumn.
Yes. The venue has a wheelchair accessible entrance, restroom, and seating throughout.
Spaghetti carbonara is mentioned specifically and praised for being fresh and homemade. Pasta dishes generally get consistent five-star feedback. Desserts and the wine list are both highlighted as strengths.
Yes, paid parking with usually plenty of availability nearby.
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