L’ Artigiano Manchester is a italian restaurant in Media City, Manchester. Rated 4.8 stars from 413 Google reviews. Known for lobster ravioli and generous mains and welcoming, attentive staff. Best for dinner with a view and large groups and private events.
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L’ Artigiano Manchester
| Rating | 4.8★ |
| Reviews | 413 |
| Best for | Dinner with a view |
Quick Verdict
Consistent Italian cooking in a beautiful canal-side room, backed by staff who know how to make a night feel special.
You want authentic Italian cooking in a modern setting where the staff genuinely make you feel welcome.
About L’ Artigiano Manchester
Media City doesn't do many Italian restaurants this seriously. L'Artigiano sits canal-side in a glass-fronted room where the kitchen is open and the water views come with the territory. The staff — Jurgen gets named more than once — have a way of making a table of two feel as looked-after as the party of 60 that hired the place out. On the plate, the lobster ravioli draws the most attention, followed by the calamari and the profiteroles that people keep coming back for; portions are generous enough that finishing everything is an achievement. The food reads luxurious without being stiff about it, and the tiramisu has been getting its own mentions lately. Chef Stepan's kitchen sends things out hot and on time, which at this level should be a given but apparently isn't always.
What Stands Out
Lobster ravioli and generous mains
Lobster ravioli appears in Google's top-mentioned dishes (7 mentions), and reviewers consistently note generous portions across calamari, fillet steak, lasagne and prawn starters.
Welcoming, attentive staff
Welcoming staff is Google's highest-mentioned theme (22 mentions), with multiple recent reviews naming Jurgen specifically for making guests feel genuinely welcome and service described as 'brilliant and very efficient' even during a 60-cover private event.
Canal-side setting with modern finishes
Reviewers describe the glass-fronted room overlooking the water as 'gorgeous', 'lovely' and 'a very pretty spot by the canal' in a 'nice modern canal setting'.
Practical Information
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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
L'Artigiano Manchester in Media City, Manchester handles private events of 60 covers with the same care as intimate lunches. A recent reviewer who attended a 60-person event praised the hosts and waiters as 'brilliant and very efficient', and the food—authentic Italian style cuisine—impressed across the board.
L'Artigiano Manchester is known for its lobster ravioli, calamari, fillet steak, and lasagne. Reviewers also single out the goats cheese starter, prawn dishes, and tiramisu as standouts, with portions consistently described as generous.
L'Artigiano Manchester sits on the canal at Media City with floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the water. The modern, refined setting creates a relaxed atmosphere with lovely views of the riverside, and the open kitchen is visible from the dining room.
L'Artigiano Manchester in Media City offers a gorgeous canal-side setting with quality Italian cooking and attentive, warm service. The modern finishes, river views and carefully executed dishes make it a natural choice for a special evening.
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Hot Score: 60/100 · ranked October 2026
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