Bruco

4.9

23 Reviews

£26 to £40

Italian

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2 people

Jan 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

Bruco Italian Bar & Kitchen, Ancoats, Manchester. Serving up an authentic taste of Italy, with a menu of small plates and sharing dishes.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 8:00 am–11:30 pm
Phone number
0161 547 7595
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
5 Murray St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M4 6HS
Neighborhood
Manchester
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pinot Grigio - Francesco Scritti - Italy£6.20
Pinot Grigio - Francesco Scritti - Italy£24.00
- Bottle£24.00
Fiano - La Vela - Puglia - Italy£29.00
Pecorino - Aude - Tenuta del Priore - Abruzzo - Italy£32.00
Gavi - La Caplana - Piedmont - Italy£8.90
Gavi - La Caplana - Piedmont - Italy£34.00
- Bottle£34.00
Prediale - Reguta - Trevenezie - Italy£37.00

Rosé

Pinot Grigio - Francesco Scritti - Italy£6.20
Pinot Grigio - Francesco Scritti - Italy£24.00
- Bottle£24.00
Marseilla - Coteaux d'Aix en Provence - ORGANIC - France£8.90
Marseilla - Coteaux d'Aix en Provence - ORGANIC - France£34.00
- Bottle£34.00

Red

Sangiovese - Il Centro - Rubicone - Italy£6.20
Sangiovese - Il Centro - Rubicone - Italy£24.00
- Bottle£24.00
Primitivo - Collezione Costantino - Puglia - Italy£7.20
Primitivo - Collezione Costantino - Puglia - Italy£29.00
- Bottle£29.00
Salento Rosso - Passito - Puglia - Italy£37.00
Barbera d'Asti - La Caplana - Piedmont - Italy£39.00
Primitivo / Susumaniello - SdF - Salento - Italy£45.00
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico - Corte Vaona - Novaia - ORGANIC - Italy£74.00

Digestivi

Limoncello£4.60
Amaretto£4.60
Grappa£7.00

Cocktails

Aperol Spritz£10.00
Limoncello Spritz£10.00
Hugo Spritz£10.00
Negroni£10.00
Espresso Martini£10.00

Beers

Draught Birra Moretti 4.6%£5.50
- Half Pint£2.75

Bottles

Birra Moretti Zero 330ml£4.00
Peroni Gluten Free 5% 330ml£4.00
Poretti 4 5.5% 330ml£4.00
Angioletti Cider 500ml£6.50

Teas & Coffee

Espresso£2.40
Cappuccino£3.80
Latte£3.80
Americano£2.80
Mocha£4.00
Cortado£3.00
Flat White£3.00
Tea£2.00
Herb / Fruit Tea£2.40
Hot Chocolate£4.00

What 23 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
5Ambience
4.7Value

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Loved For

Manchester/Greater Manchester
Best Overall
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Best Food
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Best Service
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Best Ambiance
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Best Value
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Neighborhood gem
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Great for fine wines
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Romantic
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Italian
Manchester
Best Overall
Manchester
Best Food
Manchester
Best Service
Manchester
Best Ambiance
Manchester
Best Value
Manchester
Neighborhood gem
Manchester
Great for fine wines
Manchester
Romantic
Manchester
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bruco, a gem in Ancoats, offers a warm welcome and impeccable service. With a well-thought-out menu, dishes like the "incredible food" and "best lasagne" steal the spotlight. The modern, cozy ambiance complements the "amazing" food, from arancini to tiramisu. A must-visit for a delightful dining experience.

23 Reviews

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Lacey
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
had such a good experience at Bruco the steak and the lasagne was unreal
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Heather
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a gorgeous find. Reviews sounded good and it didn't disappoint. A relaxed vibe and it felt intimate, with an open kitchen to view the chefs cooking. All the dishes we ordered were impeccable, can't fault anything. Everything is well considered from the sauces, ingredients and how they complement each other. Brusco surpassed our expectations and the food was just so delicious! They really hit the mark for us on all areas. And the staff were very friendly and attentive. Well worth the money, its a must try place! Thank you for a really enjoyable and perfect evening!
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Richard
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely outstanding meal. Brilliant, friendly staff and lovely atmosphere on Christmas Eve. The arancini, garlic mushrooms and short rib lasagne were our favourites! Can’t wait to come back in the New Year to try more dishes.
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Rebecca
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful food & great service, we’ll definitely be back
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Emily
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, lovely staff who were very helpful & amazing food!
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Ryan
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great small plates, really nice atmosphere and staff were all very helpful. Can’t wait to go back!
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Lauren
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing, paired with such incredible wines and such a cozy and modern aesthetic to the place. Would highly recommend. Thank you!
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Niall
Newcastle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious and beautifully presented Italian small plates, mains in a cosy neighbourhood setting. Staff and service are warm and attentive - looking forward to going back soon.
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jon
Manchester
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely cosy neighbourhood restaurant. Very friendly and well priced too.
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Jo
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
£90 for 2 (including tip) for small plates and limited drinks seems on the expensive side - but the food was delicious. Service great, if a little eager to take away plates!
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FAQs

Bruco is rated 4.9 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jan 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

5 Murray St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M4 6HS

Additional information

Neighborhood
Manchester
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 8:00 am–11:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Phone number
0161 547 7595

Bruco

Make a reservation

Additional information

Sparkling

Cuvee Vittoria - Spumante - Lombardy - Italy£5.95

Cuvee Vittoria - Spumante - Lombardy - Italy£27.00

Rose Spumante - Casa Coller - Lombardy - Italy£5.95

Rose Spumante - Casa Coller - Lombardy - Italy£27.00

Prosecco Spumante - San Giuseppe - Italy£34.00

Whites

Pinot Grigio - Francesco Scritti - Italy£6.20

Pinot Grigio - Francesco Scritti - Italy£24.00

Fiano - La Vela - Puglia - Italy£29.00

Pecorino - Aude - Tenuta del Priore - Abruzzo - Italy£32.00

Gavi - La Caplana - Piedmont - Italy£8.90

Gavi - La Caplana - Piedmont - Italy£34.00

Prediale - Reguta - Trevenezie - Italy£37.00

Rosé

Pinot Grigio - Francesco Scritti - Italy£6.20

Pinot Grigio - Francesco Scritti - Italy£24.00

Marseilla - Coteaux d'Aix en Provence - ORGANIC - France£8.90

Marseilla - Coteaux d'Aix en Provence - ORGANIC - France£34.00

Red

Sangiovese - Il Centro - Rubicone - Italy£6.20

Sangiovese - Il Centro - Rubicone - Italy£24.00

Primitivo - Collezione Costantino - Puglia - Italy£7.20

Primitivo - Collezione Costantino - Puglia - Italy£29.00

Salento Rosso - Passito - Puglia - Italy£37.00

Barbera d'Asti - La Caplana - Piedmont - Italy£39.00

Primitivo / Susumaniello - SdF - Salento - Italy£45.00

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico - Corte Vaona - Novaia - ORGANIC - Italy£74.00

Digestivi

Limoncello£4.60

Amaretto£4.60

Grappa£7.00

Cocktails

Aperol Spritz£10.00

Limoncello Spritz£10.00

Hugo Spritz£10.00

Negroni£10.00

Espresso Martini£10.00

Beers

Draught Birra Moretti 4.6%£5.50

Bottles

Birra Moretti Zero 330ml£4.00

Peroni Gluten Free 5% 330ml£4.00

Poretti 4 5.5% 330ml£4.00

Angioletti Cider 500ml£6.50

Teas & Coffee

Espresso£2.40

Cappuccino£3.80

Latte£3.80

Americano£2.80

Mocha£4.00

Cortado£3.00

Flat White£3.00

Tea£2.00

Herb / Fruit Tea£2.40

Hot Chocolate£4.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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