La Collina

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  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “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.”

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  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “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.”

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  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “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.”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “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.”

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  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “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.”

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  Google user

  ·2 years ago

  “Accidental find for us but was so pleased with ourselves for trying this place. Looking at the menu, we thought that we didn't really have much to choose from that we might like but we were surprised at how amazing our food was! My beef ragu tagliatelle was delicious and had really big chunks of soft tender shredded beef (not like small bits that melts and disappear into the sauce). My husband had the Piquillo peppers with ricotta and balsamic glaze foccacia which was bloody gorgeous as well that we had to share both dishes between the two of us. Cappuccino had a deep roast flavour that we like. We'd love to go back again! xx”

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  Google user

  ·3 years ago

  “Now we’re talking. La Collina was a treat - they have a short, simple home-made lunch menu. I had gnocchi with Bolognaise sauce. Perfect portion size. Coffee was delicious and forced myself to have a pistachio cannoli alongside it. Matt the chef is a focused on flavour and dishes with a twist - you can taste it. Nice space to work from too. Back soon. BACK AGAIN: La Collina is a hidden gem. The menu is developing from daytime only into an evening offering too. Matt, the creator and chef is passionate about the menu. New menu dropping in mid August. Go there.”

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  Google user

  ·3 years ago

  “Best sandwich ever! Had the smoked trout, pesto and rocket focaccia ... absolutely delicious. We ordered the large between two of us, and it probably would've easily gone between 3 or 4. ( we managed to eat it all as it tasted so bloody good) The bread was out of this world. The all important coffee (cortado) was excellent Staff were friendly, and had a nice chat about them. I thought the pricing was reasonable. Would highly recommend eating and drinking here.”

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  Google user

  ·4 years ago

  “Gorgeous cafe on the edge of the furthest edge of the Northern Quarter. Wooden floored with comfy window stools to sit on and just watch the world go by. Coffee and Cannoli... mmmmm. The Sicilian Ricotta was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G and the Hazlenut Chocolate was gorgeous. "Ah, but have you not tried the CHOCOLATE?" asked all of the staff as I left. "Honestly, that's the BEST. They're all good but that is just awesome." Did I mention friendly and seriously enthusiastic staff? Well, I had no choice but to take an evidence-based approach and try it. It's... Really, Really Good, but it isn't ricotta. A new favourite. PS The mushrooms on toast are fabulous. PPS Did I ever mention the Ricotta Cannoli?”

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  Google user

  ·6 years ago

  “Delicious Italian-themed brunch breakfast with amazing bread and stunning Tuscan sausage. One of the very best breakfasts in Manchester no question. The place is light and airy with plenty of space, loads of power sockets & decent WiFi. The staff are very friendly & helpful and take pride in the food and drink they create for you. Prices reasonable and quality is great!”

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