L’ Artigiano Manchester is a italian restaurant in Media City, Manchester. Rated 4.8 stars from 381 Google reviews. Known for authentic italian cuisine and waterside location. Best for groups and events and waterside dining.
Rankings updated August 2026
L’ Artigiano Manchester
| Rating | 4.8★ |
| Reviews | 381 |
| Best for | Groups and events |
Quick Verdict
Authentic Italian cooking in a gorgeous canal-side setting, with staff and ingredients that earn repeat visits.
You want authentic Italian cooking in a gorgeous canal-side setting with staff who genuinely care about your experience.
About L’ Artigiano Manchester
L'Artigiano Manchester sits on the canal at Media City with the kind of authentic Italian cooking that justifies a return visit. Reviewers consistently praise the quality of ingredients and real Italian-style cuisine—from prawn starters to lasagne mains—executed with care and attention. The venue handles everything from intimate lunches to large private events (60+ covers) with equal aplomb, with staff earning repeated mentions for warmth and efficiency. The location itself is a draw: a gorgeous spot overlooking the water in an urban setting that feels both relaxed and refined. At 4.8 stars across 372 reviews, it ranks among the strongest Italian performers in the Media City zone, competing with Vero Moderno at the same rating but with considerably more review volume to back the consistency.
What Stands Out
Authentic Italian cuisine
Reviewers consistently praise real authentic Italian-style cooking, with specific dishes like prawn starters and lasagne highlighted as delicious and made with quality ingredients.
Waterside location
Multiple reviews describe the venue as a 'gorgeous location' and 'lovely spot by the canal' that gives a nice ambience in the urban Media City setting.
Attentive, friendly staff
Staff are repeatedly described as 'extremely friendly', 'brilliant and very efficient', and service is noted as 'perfect, always arriving when required but never intrusive'.
Practical Information
Contact
Unit 1, L’ Artigiano Manchester, Zerega Way, Clippers Quay, Manchester, Salford M50 3AE, United Kingdom
+44 161 526 8916Visit WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions about L’ Artigiano Manchester
Yes—the venue successfully handles everything from intimate meals to 60+ person private events. Staff are noted for being brilliant and efficient even under pressure, making it a reliable choice for group bookings.
Authentic Italian-style cuisine made with quality ingredients. Reviewers highlight starters like prawns and mushrooms, and mains like lasagne as delicious and worth returning for.
The restaurant is located by the canal at Media City, described as a 'gorgeous' and 'lovely spot' overlooking the water, offering a relaxing waterside setting.
Staff are consistently praised as extremely friendly, brilliant, and efficient. Service is described as perfect—attentive without being intrusive.
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