Piccolino in Cheshire East

With the exception of Liverpool and Bramhall, I think I’ve eaten and reviewed most of the Piccolinos in the Northwest and I’d have to say that this is my favourite.Sure, I’m biased because it’s pretty much on my doorstep, but in terms of location it can’t be beat. With Cibo bookending the Hale high street, you have your choice of Italian specialty restaurants. Make no mistake, this is a ristorante and not a trattoria like Sugo in Altrincham.I doff my hat to the Piccolino group for maintaining consistency across all the sites. It’s not easy, but front of house staff were brilliant in putting my figlio at ease. The table settings were top notch. Crisp white linen and place settings get full marks from me.Before I start with the food, I have to say that I spotted some tantalising wine selections. Sadly, I was unable to peruse anything more than the house white on this occasion and it went down well in the sun-shine.I doubt there’s a ristorante that can beat a dedicated pizzeria like Rudy’s or even Vito’s a few doors down, but with a traditional oven on site, they do a great job of keeping the kids happy.Time permitting, I would have had antipasto and primi piatti before the secondo piatto. But such is life that I had to make do with just a well balanced gamberoni pasta. The prawns were succulent and the pasta seasoned well with just the right quantity of chilli flakes. No hint of cream to obscure flavours. Despite almost ruining the dish myself by asking for Parmesan (never on seafood), it did not spoil the deliciousness of the repast.

Pretty average if i'm honest. Food was okay. I had the Pollo Parmigiani which looked like a big squashed chicken nugget on my plate with spaghetti and tomatos thrown on top. Quite bland, tasteless. I expected more for the price. Staff were friendly enough. Probably wouldn't return.

Very polite and funny staff. Really good food and drink. Lots of seating options.I would recommend the lasagne

A wonderful night at the restaurant. Good food in a wonderful ambience, with friendly and attentive staff .

First time at Piccolino's in Hale - The restaurant shares the same DNA as its sister restaurant in the centre of Manchester. The fixtures and fittings have a corporate feel or branding that is unmistakable. The menu is identical.We stayed for lunch/brunch eating out on the terrace, this was rather nice. The retractable roof came into its own on a beautiful sunny day that blessed our visit. The service was excellent - that is par for the course in Piccolino's. If I'm to be picky then my Calzone was a little over done and lacked the bouffant appearance that has become customary. Maybe the dough lacked gluten resulting in the lack of the puffy finish that is more aesthetically pleasing to my eye.Having said all of that, super meal out.

Great food as usual but extraordinarily poor reception when we arrived. We had booked on the terrace but the greeter tried to show us to a table inside the restaurant. When I complained, instead of apologising for the mistake he said that lots of people wanted to sit on the terrace so it couldn’t be guaranteed! I told him that was why I had booked!We were asked to sit at the bar and eventually were given a table on the terrace. Throughout the evening there were tables available on the terrace so I have no idea why we were not accommodated immediately. It spoilt the first part of the evening but once we were seated the food and the service were good. Sadly poor management let the side down!

Great venue for business lunches. Excellent food, beautifully presented and great service. Spotless and trendy - highly recommended.

The staff was friendly and fun to be around food was excellent the service you could not beat. Best time and romantic place so far worth the money. Definitely going alot more

Amazing lunch as always, out on the terrace. So much atmosphere and delicious food...

Really lovely food. Little on the costly side! But well worth it. Nice area for outdoor seatings. All the staff are friendly and helpful.