Fumo - Manchester

The menu consists of 'cichetti', aka small plates, aka Italian tapas. read more The menu consists of 'cichetti', aka small plates, aka Italian tapas.

Looking for somewhere new - and a little bit different - for dinner recently, it occured to me that the new San Carlo Fumo was only around the corner. read more Looking for somewhere new - and a little bit different - for dinner recently, it occured to me that the new San Carlo Fumo was only around the corner.

Went here for my friends birthdayAs it was a weekday it was very quiet, however this was great as we were waited on hand and foot. read more Went here for my friends birthdayAs it was a weekday it was very quiet, however this was great as we were waited on hand and foot.

The restaurant offers great food and music with a DJ, although the volume was a bit loud. The atmosphere is modern, but the chairs were not very comfortable. I... read more The restaurant offers great food and music with a DJ, although the volume was a bit loud. The atmosphere is modern, but the chairs were not very comfortable. I found it difficult to have a conversation without raising my voice. The portions are generous and the seafood spaghetti, bolognese, and focaccia were particularly delicious. They have a good selection of Italian wines and the waitstaff are friendly and knowledgeable. The prices are on the higher side, so it's a good idea to check what others are ordering before you go. Make sure to book a table in advance as it gets busy, especially with a well-dressed younger crowd. Overall, it's worth a visit, maybe for a special occasion.

I would have rated it 5 stars, but the filet was not very good. The calamari was excellent, but small, and the burrata cheese was outstanding. read more I would have rated it 5 stars, but the filet was not very good. The calamari was excellent, but small, and the burrata cheese was outstanding.