La Collina
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About La Collina
On Tootal in Manchester, La Collina is a coffee shop set inside the Total building with exposed-stone walls and a Tuscan-leaning brunch menu. Cannoli comes in Sicilian ricotta and pistachio, and focaccia sandwiches round out the food, including a smoked trout version with pesto and rocket and another with piquillo peppers and ricotta. The lunch menu stays short and home-made, and vegan options are available alongside it. Coffee runs through cappuccino, cortado, and other espresso drinks, and tea arrives in a pot rather than a bag in a mug. It operates on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken. Large tables suit laptop work, with power sockets built into the space. Cutlery and serviettes are self-service, kept out for customers to help themselves.
Good to know
“Trendy spot with exposed-stone walls offering a Tuscan brunch menu, with vegan options & cannoli.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention ricotta cannoli, focaccia sandwiches, beef ragu tagliatelle and cortado coffee.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention ricotta cannoli, focaccia sandwiches, beef ragu tagliatelle and cortado coffee.
Customer Review Summary
Cannoli draw diners in first, with the ricotta version repeatedly praised and, per one account, even topped by a chocolate cannoli that staff steered them toward instead. Close behind are the sandwiches and focaccia: a smoked trout, pesto and rocket focaccia big enough to share between three or four, plus a meat and cheese sourdough sandwich on caramelised onions, and a beef ragu tagliatelle with tender shredded beef. Coffee (cappuccino, cortado) is repeatedly called well made, and the chef behind the changing lunch menu is singled out by several reviewers for his focus on flavour. Staff are consistently described as friendly and warm, chatting easily with customers. One visitor found the cannoli too dense and sweet, and another reports a five minute wait to be served despite an empty queue, though the focaccia still arrived quickly and staff apologised. Reviewers note reasonable pricing throughout, with one describing sharing a large sandwich meant for two between four people.
Customer Review Summary
Cannoli draw diners in first, with the ricotta version repeatedly praised and, per one account, even topped by a chocolate cannoli that staff steered them toward instead. Close behind are the sandwiches and focaccia: a smoked trout, pesto and rocket focaccia big enough to share between three or four, plus a meat and cheese sourdough sandwich on caramelised onions, and a beef ragu tagliatelle with tender shredded beef. Coffee (cappuccino, cortado) is repeatedly called well made, and the chef behind the changing lunch menu is singled out by several reviewers for his focus on flavour. Staff are consistently described as friendly and warm, chatting easily with customers. One visitor found the cannoli too dense and sweet, and another reports a five minute wait to be served despite an empty queue, though the focaccia still arrived quickly and staff apologised. Reviewers note reasonable pricing throughout, with one describing sharing a large sandwich meant for two between four people.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Lovely atmosphere and nice outside setting available. The cafe is inside Total building. Looks different to pictures from 3 years ago. Staff is very friendly and prompt Coffee is not bad and they have a good deal if u order a sandwich. I wasn't the biggest fan of the cannoli, was a bit too condense and sweet to my liking.”
- Google user
“The staff were genuinely friendly, chatting without being intrusive, which made the place feel welcoming rather than rushed. It’s the kind of café where you can linger, people-watch, or just enjoy a quiet corner of Manchester. Prices are fair, especially considering the quality and care that clearly goes into everything. If you’re looking for a spot that feels a bit more personal and authentically Italian in the heart of Manchester, La Collina is definitely worth a visit.”
- Google user
“Popped in on the way to work this week & very impressed. Customer service was excellent woth a genuine & warm welcome The coffee had been made with care & there was generally a really good atmosphere about the place with a great team.”
- Google user
“I had just discovered La Collina, hiding inside a building, you enter this lovely spot. Large tables that allow you to work with your laptop, and more importandly, lovely food and attentive staff. The manager was around and he was so lovely, accessible and attentive to my requests. He seemed to be passionate about running the place. I ordered the meat sandwich and the cheese sandwich. Both were incredible. Sourdough bread, mustard, carmalised onions. Top stuff. Lets support this type of businesses, local, indpendant coffeeshops that make decent food at a decent price-point, alongside great coffees.”
- Google user
“Nice warm friendly atmosphere. The staff greeted me and apologised for not serving me immediately. That was fine but after 5 minutes waiting (no one else in the queue) I was on the point of leaving when they served me. The foccacia sandwich was delicious and delivered within a few minutes of ordering. Tea in a pot was appreciated too (hate tea bag plonked in a mug of water). Cutlery and serviettes were available to help yourself. It would have been a nice touch if they'd offered to bring some over to me. However, overall it's a great place to stop.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Collina | 4.7191 | — | — | ricotta cannoli, focaccia sandwiches, beef ragu tagliatelle |
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| Costa CoffeeVegan options | 4.12,192 | 0.5 mi | £1–10 | flat white, sprite zero, spanish latte |
| Factory Coffee MCR | 4.7286 | 0.5 mi | — | matcha lattes, roasted coffee beans, banana bread |
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