Cicchetti by San Carlo - Manchester

You'll find yourself on King Street West, ducking into the ground floor of House of Fraser where Cicchetti has carved out a proper grown-up space that feels a world away from the high street bustle above. It's all dark wood, marble counters, and that kind of understated Italian cool that makes you want to linger over a negroni. The menu sticks to what Venice does best—cicchetti, those proper small plates meant for grazing and sharing. Think cured meats, seafood preparations done right, and vegetables that taste like they've actually got flavour. Prices sit firmly at the premium end, but you're paying for quality ingredients and the kind of execution that doesn't mess about.