Pesto Menu & Prices — Manchester

Toasted ciabatta topped with buffalo mozzarella and sliced com served with a drizzle of fresh basil and olive oil

A slice of chicken breast coated in breadcrumb then and baked with a rich tomato sauce and mozzarella

A 6" pizza topped with tomato, goat's caramelised red onion, garlic and spinach (v)

Toasted ciabatta topped with fresh mushroom dolcelatte, garlic and white wine sauce

Calamari, coated in seasoned flour then with garlic mayonnaise and a wedge of

Emilia romagna, italy. A fresh and bright white with citrus and green apple characters and crisp acidity. Enjoy with chicken salads, pasta with pesto, and seafood.

Piemonte, italy. Chardonnay provides a more full-bodied style of white with a richer texture. It's great with richer dishes such as farfalle al salmone affumicato e asparagi.

Lombardy, italy abv 12%. A deliciously fresh & zesty pinot grigio from the pavia hills south of milan.

Trentino, italy abv 12.5%. Trentino is reowned for its excellent sauvignon blanc and this is everything you want and more. Bursting with fresh citrus and tropical notes, it's aromatic and mouth-watering. It'll pair well with fried dishes, rich seafood and cheese (vg).

Piemonte, italy abv 12.5%. Gavi is often seen as italy's answer to chablis - it has a rich and textural style with a lovely mineral backbone. Definitely, one to pair with full flavoured white meat and fish dishes (vg).

Piemonte, italy abv 12.5%. Look up 'overdeliver' in the dictionary, and you'll find a picture of this superb, great value rosé. Attractive, perfumed, versatile and food friendly rose from piemonte packed with fresh cherry fruit (vg).

Lombardy, italy abv 12%. A fresh, easy drinking rose with strawberry aromas. Crisp and delicate on the palate with apple and citrus fruit and hints of redcurrant. Goes perfectly with many of the dishes on the menu!

Emilia romagna, italy abv 11%. Bright, fruity aromas and appealing cherry and damson characters on the palate. This is light and easy drinking with soft tannis and a juicy finish (vg).

Piemonte, italy abv 14%. An araldica classic, with red fruit flavours of cherry & strawberry. A fantastic pasta wine (vg).

Abruzzo, italy abv 13.5%. The montepulciano grapes are from the east coast of italy in the province of abruzzo. This wine is more medium to full-bodied and has aromas of plum, blackberry and spice. Will stand up well to richer red meat dishes and sauces. Looking for a malbec then give this a try! (Vg).

Veneto, italy abv 12.5%. A stunning merlot from veneto. Medium-bodied with ripe plum and damson notes and a hint of chocolate on the finish. Perfect with our polpette di manzo!

Veneto, italy abv 12.5%. Made with the same grapes used in amarone but produces a light and fresh style of red. Ripe red cherry and herbal notes with a light spice from time in oak. You could drink this slightly chilled if you fancied and it would pair really well with most vegetable and meat piattini (vg).

Tuscany, italy abv 13.5%. Aged for 14 months in oak and a further 12 months in bottle this is a delicious and moreish chianti. Ripe black fruit, morello cherry and a balsamic note on the finish. This will pair well with rich meat dishes (vg).

Piemonte, italy abv 14%. Made from nebbiolo grapes cultivated around the town of barolo in southern piemonte. A complex nose combining mulberry, ripe strawberry and brown spice with delicate floral and violet notes. Don't be fooled by it's light colour, its big! (Vg).

Veneto, italy abv 15%. A true wine of finesse and elegance. A wonderful fusion of intense fruit and tannins that enhances a traditional style of wine. Perfect to celebrate a good meal out with friends!

Piemonte, italy. This is what the locals drink in piemonte as an aperitif. A fragrant, sweet rose with a gentle fizz. Fresh crushed raspberries and rose petals. Perfect any time of the year and with fruit and chocolate desserts (vg).

Veneto, italy. A fresh and delicately fruity prosecco rosé with red berry and floral aromas. Lively on the palate with ripe strawberry and raspberry notes and a clean, refreshing finish (vg).

Veneto, italy. This prosecco has ripe orchard fruit and honeyed notes. Confusingly "extra dry" actually means slightly sweeter which gives the wine a lovely smooth mouthfeel. Ideal with risotto and creamy pasta dishes (vg).

Champagne, france abv 12%

Champagne, france abv 12%

Italy. This non-alcoholic wine is easy to drink and ideal for every moment during the day!

(263 kcal)

(119 kcal)

(2 kcal)

(2 kcal)

330ml. Coca-cola, diet coke, coca-cola zero sugar

200ml. Mediterranean tonic, ginger beer, ginger ale, premium tonic water, premium light tonic water, coca-cola, diet coke, coca-cola zero sugar

Orange (88 kcal), apple (90 kcal), cranberry (36 kcal), or pineapple (92 kcal)

275ml

275ml. Aranciata, limonata

330ml. Orange & passion fruit, apple & raspberry, apple & mango

250ml

250ml

Abv 5.1%. Brewed in italy since 1963, a delicate balance of bitterness and aromatic citrus notes with a crisp, dry finish

Abv 5.1%. Delivers the same delicate balance of bitterness and aromatic citrus notes as peroni nastro azzurro, without the gluten

Abv 4.6%

Abv 4.5%

Abv 4%. A variety of flavours available

Abv 0.0%

Selection of the italians bread served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar (v)

Pesto's own garlic bread (v)

Pesto's own garlic bread with cheese (v)

We take a 12" sourdough pizza base and make it into garlic bread with tomato, it's great for sharing (v)

A mix of italian olives marinated with sweet peppers and herbs (v, gf)

An antipasti platter with cured meats, cheeses, marinated olives, breads and a dip. Ideal for two to share (v)

Toasted ciabatta topped with a tangy mayonnaise and sautéed king prawns served hot (562 kcal)

Toasted ciabatta topped with a mix of ripe tomato, red onion and fresh basil tossed in a splash of seasoned olive oil (v)

Toasted ciabatta topped with fresh mushrooms in a creamy dolcelatte, garlic and white wine sauce (v, 529 kcal)

Popular salad of romaine lettuce, shavings of gran moravia, croutons and dressed with pesto's own dressing (v, 248 kcal)

Our house salad made up of mixed leaves, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber and sweetcorn with a mustard & lemon dressing (vg, 175 kcal)

Popular across italy, a fresh salad of buffalo mozzarella and ripe tomato, drizzled with an olive oil and balsamic dressing with torn basil (gf, 270 kcal)

King prawns dipped in a light batter and deep fried, served with a garlic mayonnaise and fresh lemon (387 kcal)

Sautéed king prawns and queen scallops in a creamy white wine sauce with piccolo tomatoes and fresh basil, all baked in the oven with a breadcrumb and gran moravia crust (439 kcal)

Calamari, coated in seasoned flour then deep-fried, served with garlic mayonnaise and a wedge of fresh lemon (310 kcal)

Two cod & pancetta fishcakes served with a wedge of fresh lemon (310 kcal)

King prawns, sautéed in white wine, onion, garlic and peperoncino chilli (gf, 236 kcal)

These tasty dough parcels are stuffed with mozzarella, a rich tomato sauce and fresh basil then deep fried (v, 530 kcal)

Deep-fried potato, sautéed with fresh garlic and melted gran moravia cheese (v, gf, 517 kcal)

Our handmade chickpea and spinach balls served with pesto's own tomato and herb sauce (vg, 314 kcal)

Fresh, colourful seasonal vegetables, lightly seasoned and simply roasted in the oven (vg, gf, 107 kcal)

Fresh cup mushrooms seasoned and sautéed with garlic (vg, gf, 114 kcal)

Sautéed potato with onion, garlic, fresh chilli, sun-dried tomato and black olives (vg, gf, 414 kcal)

Deep-fried potato, sautéed with garlic and fresh oregano (vg, gf, 404 kcal)

A 6" pizza with sun dried tomato, buffalo mozzarella, caramelised onion & basil pesto (404 kcal)

Classic mozzarella and tomato 6" pizza seasoned with oregano (v, 134 kcal)

A 6" tomato and mozzarella pizza, topped with spicy 'nduja, slices of salami sausage and fresh green hot chillies (573 kcal)

A 6" pizza with tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto, caramelised red onion and fresh rocket (495 kcal)

A 6" pizza with mozzarella and tomato topped with pepperoni (238 kcal)

A 6" pizza with tomato, goat's cheese, caramelised red onion, garlic and spinach (v, 310 kcal)

A 6" pizza with mozzarella and tomato topped with fresh basil pesto, mushrooms, garlic and gran moravia shavings (v, 570 kcal)

We hand make these meatballs with british chicken breast, bake them in the oven and serve with a spinach alfredo sauce (573 kcal)

A whole rack of tender ribs rubbed with herbs and spices, then slow-roasted. Great for sharing! (Gf, 1497 kcal serves 2)

Boneless pork belly strips slow cooked in a rich tomato, garlic, chilli and herb sauce (gf, 811 kcal)

Boneless chicken thigh, marinated in buttermilk, seasoned with italian herbs & lemon, then deep-fried and served with a basil pesto mayonnaise (310 kcal)

Spicy italian sausage, with sautéed sweet peppers, garlic and new potatoes (gf, 176 kcal)

Chicken wings tuscan-style, marinated then baked in the oven (gf, 238 kcal)

We think we have handmade more than 5 million of our own spicy meatballs (since 2006) which are cooked in a tasty tomato, garlic and herb sauce (335 kcal)

Skewer of marinated chicken breast wrapped in fine cured ham, flashed on the chargrill and baked in the oven (gf, 294 kcal)

A fiery tuscan beef stew made with an abundance of ground black pepper, tomato, potato and red wine (gf, 419 kcal)

We make our creamy vegetarian bolognese sauce from cauliflower, mushrooms, tomato, gran moravia cheese and a splash of cream (v, 209 kcal)

A well-known favourite, fettucine pasta with a rich cheesy & creamy sauce, but with the extra added goodness of spinach (v, 517 kcal)

We melt 'nduja sausage into arborio risotto rice and add a splash of cream to deliver a hot & spicy richness (gf, 618 kcal)

A lovely arborio rice risotto made with saffron, mascarpone and gran moravia cheese (v, gf, 589 kcal)

Rigatoni pasta with a spicy sauce made with calabrian sausage meat and fiery n'duja, calmed with a spoon of creamy mascarpone cheese (656 kcal)

Penne pasta with chicken, basil pesto, tossed in a creamy white wine and spinach sauce, topped with gran moravia (633 kcal)

Pasta shells stuffed with three cheeses and baked in the oven with a rich tomato sauce (v, 935 kcal)

A local favourite in rome, these tasty bites are filled with rice, slow-cooked beef and stringy mozzarella cheese (668 kcal)

Fettuccini tossed in pesto's carbonara sauce with pancetta, white wine and fresh gran moravia cheese (294 kcal)

Deep-fried balls of saffron risotto rice stuffed with mozzarella, served with a tomato tapenade mayonnaise (v, 529 kcal)

We serve this simple but classic, hot and spicy tomato chilli sauce with penne pasta finished with gran moravia (v, 317 kcal)

Classic beef and pork ragú from bologna served with spaghetti (404 kcal)

Farfalle pasta tossed with smoked salmon, asparagus, garlic white wine and cream (522 kcal)

Classic spinach and ricotta cheese cannelloni (v)

A classic lasagne made with rich beef and pork ragú

These little potato dumplings from northern italy are deep fried and served with a tomato and mayonnaise dip (v) (436 kcal)

Toasted ciabatta topped with a mix of ripe tomato, red onion and fresh basil tossed in a splash of seasoned olive oil (v) (248 kcal)

Popular salad of romaine lettuce, shavings of gran moravia, croutons and dressed with pesto's own dressing (v) (233 kcal)

Fresh mushrooms seasoned and simply sauteed with garlic (vg, gf) (114 kcal)

Deep-fried potato, sauteed with fresh garlic and oregano (vg, gf) (404 kcal)

Chicken wings tuscan-style, marinated then baked in the oven (gf) (376 kcal)

Classic mozzarella and tomato 6" sourdough pizza seasoned with oregano (v) (233 kcal)

A 6" pizza with tomato, mozzarella and pepperoni (276 kcal)

Deep-fried balls of saffron risotto rice stuffed with mozzarella, served with a tomato tapenade mayonnaise (v) (529 kcal)

We serve this simple but classic, hot and spicy tomato chilli sauce with penne pasta and finished with gran moravia (v) (317 kcal)

Classic beef and pork ragu from bologna served with spaghetti (404 kcal)