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Bruco, Manchester, Greater Manchester

Bruco

4.8
4.8
67 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian
5 Murray St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M4 6HS

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 67 people are saying

Bruco reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Overall

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Ambience

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Value

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Italian

  • Manchester

    Best Overall

  • Manchester

    Best Food

  • Manchester

    Best Ambience

  • Manchester

    Best Value

  • Manchester

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Manchester

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bruco in Ancoats delights with "exceptional food" and a "welcoming atmosphere." Known for its "amazing arancini" and "delicious small plates," it features an open kitchen, enhancing its "friendly vibe." The staff are consistently praised for being "attentive" and "warm," making Bruco a "hidden gem" worth visiting.
67 Reviews
  1. Tyler

    Manchester3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding. Food, staff, drink, location all 5 stars We will be back!

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  2. Jonathan

    Birmingham3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Great pre meal for gig.

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  3. Jo

    Manchester2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visiting Bruco, absolutely loved it. Lovely staff, very relaxed but attentive and food was amazing - the arancini were exceptional and the scallops and swordfish cooked to perfection. Will definitely be back!

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  4. Daniel

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    5/10 - was so excited about this restaurant. Love Italian small plates but this one disappointed. You know it hasn’t been great when the drinks are the best bit. Focaccia was nothing special. Truffle & cheese flatbread had no truffle. Arancini one of the nicer dishes but not really arancini more a croquette. The swordfish ravioli “special” was fresh but lacked any real flavour. Fava bean bruschetta was tasty and fresh but served cold. Not exciting. Lasagne was just average and would rather eat at an authentic Italian. Overall, not worth hype.

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  5. Colin

    Manchester2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was great and the service was solid to start. Unfortunately, no one checked in after our last dish arrived. After 20 minutes with empty plates and glasses, we skipped dessert and coffee, flagged someone down, and just asked for the bill.

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  6. sophie

    Gloucestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for a family get-together and couldn’t have asked for better service! The staff was incredibly welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious. We all had a great time and will definitely be coming back again and again!

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  7. Anne

    Manchester3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was a bit disappointed with my brunch, it wasn’t really a focaccia and the poached egg was overcooked. Plus, my friend and I found portions a bit small. I had dinner there before and it was really delicious, 10/10, but not sure I’ll try brunch again.

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  8. Dec

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Very friendly and comforting vibe from the staff. Hats of to the chefs and all of involved to give this place the life everyone deserves to experience!

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  9. MikeS

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good food, well presented with knowledgeable and friendly staff.

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  10. David VIP

    Manchester36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restaurant, the food is always top notch and the service is always friendly and welcoming. It’s a small place with an open kitchen and always seems busy which creates a great atmosphere. Highly recommend

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 times today
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5 Murray St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M4 6HS

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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
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