Lina Stores Manchester – Italian Restaurant, Deli & Bar

You'll find the same obsessive attention to pasta perfection that made the Soho original famous, now nestled in St Johns Court just off King Street. The handmade tagliatelle arrives silky and substantial, while the cacio e pepe manages that difficult trick of being both simple and sublime. The deli counter tempts with San Marzano tomatoes, proper Italian cheeses, and fresh pasta to take home. The space feels authentically Italian rather than trying too hard – marble tables, sage green banquettes, and that particular buzz that comes from people who genuinely care about what they're eating. Come for lunch and watch the pasta masters at work through the open kitchen, or settle in for dinner with a decent bottle of natural wine. Either way, you're getting the real deal.