Damo Altrincham is a italian restaurant in Altrincham, Manchester. Rated 4.9 stars from 397 Google reviews. Known for fresh, house-made pasta and staff who know what they're doing. Best for date night and group dinner. Ranked #6 of 11 in Altrincham.
Damo Altrincham
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Quick Verdict
A local favourite that's earned its reputation through consistent, properly made Italian food and genuinely attentive service. Book ahead or you won't get in.
You want fresh, home-made pasta cooked by people who care about getting it right, and you don't mind booking a table in advance.
About Damo Altrincham
Damo is a small, owner-run Italian restaurant on Ashley Road in Altrincham, run by three Italian brothers who make their pasta fresh in-house. It's a cosy, casual spot that fills up fast — reviewers consistently mention needing to book in advance, especially for dinner. The menu changes periodically, but regulars praise the lasagne, gnocchi with duck, maltagliati ai funghi, and suppli zucca. An Italian customer working in the UK called it "a top place to taste real Italian food" with "pasta fresh and home made and service top level." The tiramisu appears on multiple reviews as a standout dessert. Staff know the menu intimately and talk you through it without rushing. Dogs are welcome inside and out. Free parking is available on nearby streets, or use the Sainsbury's car park two streets over for two hours free.
What Stands Out
Fresh, house-made pasta
An Italian reviewer stated: "Pasta is fresh and home made and the service is top level." Another called it "the best pasta i have had out BY FAR!!!" Multiple reviewers praised specific dishes: beef ragù lasagne, duck gnocchi, and maltagliati ai funghi.
Staff who know what they're doing
Reviewers noted: "Staff are very polite and friendly and know their menu very well" and "They are quite rightly proud of the offering they make." One customer praised "perfectly attentive staff" and being "talked through the menu."
Consistently high execution
A regular customer stated: "I still don't know how it manages to surpass expectations every time!" Another noted: "Every time is perfect." The 4.9-star rating across 397 reviews reflects sustained quality, not a lucky streak.
What Customers Say
Went today for the valentines menu and I still don’t know how it manages to surpass expectations every time!
extremely warm friendly hospitable staff atmosphere cosy and welcoming the best pasta i have had out BY FAR!!!
The food was very tasty and a great portion, the staff are very polite and friendly and know their menu very well!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Damo Altrincham
Yes. Reviewers consistently mention that dinner reservations are essential — "often difficult to get a table on short notice" and "full by Saturday night." The restaurant takes reservations and recommends booking in advance, especially for dinner.
House-made and the main draw. An Italian customer working in the UK called it "the best pasta i have had out BY FAR." Specific dishes mentioned repeatedly: beef ragù lasagne (hearty tomato sauce with crispy beef), duck gnocchi (tender pulled duck with fluffy gnocchi), and maltagliati ai funghi.
Free street parking is usually available on Ashley Road. If that's full, use the Sainsbury's car park two streets over — it's free for two hours and a short walk. Paid street parking is also an option.
The tiramisu is worth ordering — reviewers mention trying both versions and being "so glad we did." Great coffee is also listed as a highlight.
Yes. Dogs are allowed both inside and outside the restaurant.
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