Bruco

4.8

57 Reviews

£26 to £40

Italian

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2 people

Mar 28, 2025

March 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 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.

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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 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Manchester/Greater Manchester
Best Overall
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Best Ambiance
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Best Value
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Neighborhood gem
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Italian
Manchester
Best Overall
Manchester
Best Ambiance
Manchester
Best Value
Manchester
Neighborhood gem
Manchester
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bruco is a standout dining spot in Ancoats, praised for its "best brunch," "delicious food," and "lovely atmosphere." With a focus on shared meals, standout dishes include arancini and short rib lasagne. Guests highlight "friendly and attentive" staff, "cozy setting," and "great value." Highly recommended for its authentic, flavorful experience.

57 Reviews

P
Peter
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best brunch in Ancoats. Food, drinks, service - all perfect.
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OpenTable Diner
Yorkshire1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My new favourite restaurant- I’ve been twice and each time is just so good.
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Ollie
Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and lovely atmosphere. Staff are very efficient and attentive. Highly recommend dining here.
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Daniel
Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was impeccable and the price was very fair, me and my partners new hidden gem
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Suzanne
Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food served on lovely tableware and very efficient service
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Harsh
Manchester1 review
4.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We loved the concept of shared meals. The arancini was amazing but the tiramisu was very underwhelming. One suggestion is that the restaurant should add 2-3 more entrees to their menu which use a variety of proteins, rather than just beef and pork. Overall we would visit again.
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Richard
London7 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
2nd visit on a busy Saturday night and it didn’t disappoint. Great service and delicious food (mostly). Only complaint was that the arancini and ham hock were both cold in the middle. We still enjoyed our meal though.
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Paula
Manchester2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A total surprise hidden gem. The food is outstanding! Tucked away in Ancoats has a lovely stylish interior and does this best arancini!! The pork cheek is delicious and we had the Primitivo wine which was lovely. Highly recommend
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Kevin
Manchester5 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice food, would avoid the garlic mushrooms tho, and the service was a bit lacking due to missing dishes from our order, having to ask for more drinks not being asked about deserts etc however I would recommend the place and will be back
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David VIP
Manchester34 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a real gem in Ancoats, fantastic authentic food made from scratch, absolutely delicious! Great friendly service from all staff and great passion from the chefs! This was recommended to me by friends and I can absolutely see why. Don’t miss this experience.
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FAQs

Bruco is rated 4.8 stars by 57 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 24 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

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat

Bruco

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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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Review summary

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