Abbraccio
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About Abbraccio
Abbraccio is an Italian restaurant on Stamford Street in Stalybridge, where Thursday nights bring live entertainment in the form of a singer and classical guitar. The kitchen runs an Italian menu built around classic pasta and grill plates, including chicken wrapped in ham and lamb shank served in a seasoned sauce, and a daily specials board that adds smoked haddock risotto alongside the kitchen's other risottos. Mussels appear as a broad portion, served with crusty bread and a soup for dipping. A small outdoor area offers a spot to sit with a drink after the meal, and the restaurant runs on a reservations-only basis.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
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Menu & Prices
77 dishes · mains £6–30- Olives£5.95
- Garlic Bread£6.50
- Garlic Bread With Tomato£7.50
- Mozzarella£7.50
- Garlic Bread With Anchovies & Chilli£7.50
- Bruschetta£7.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seafood risotto, smoked haddock risotto, pork chop and mussels.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seafood risotto, smoked haddock risotto, pork chop and mussels.
Customer Review Summary
Service draws consistent praise, described as attentive and excellent, and a regular live music performance on Thursday evenings is mentioned as a highlight of the visit. One reviewer also notes a pleasant outdoor area for drinks after the meal. The most enthusiastic accounts come from diners who travelled specifically to eat here and now count it as their preferred Italian in the area.
Customer Review Summary
Service draws consistent praise, described as attentive and excellent, and a regular live music performance on Thursday evenings is mentioned as a highlight of the visit. One reviewer also notes a pleasant outdoor area for drinks after the meal. The most enthusiastic accounts come from diners who travelled specifically to eat here and now count it as their preferred Italian in the area.
Featured reviews
- Peter Stevenson
“Wonderful staff and service and the food is amazing. I definitely can recommend.”
- Lia Bar
“Everything was absolutely delicious! I really enjoyed everything and will definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend!”
- Steve Myles
“Back again in 2026. Roberto the host and waiter does an exceptional job - be sure and ask for him. Food exquisite!!! 10/10 Thursday night - Stefano entertains with songs and classical guitar (he wrote and composed with Bocelli, Van Morrison and others) fantastic! We are lucky to have this quality food and venue in our little village. Nice decor and atmosphere. Staff very attentive. Solid menu with daily specials. Our favorites - The mussels- big portion. Great soup for dipping with the crusty bread provided. The smoked haddock risotto- creamy and delicious (special of the day). Lamb shank - perfectly prepared, sauce seasoned exquisitely. Seafood risotto - definitely a repeat item. Chicken wrapped in ham - another large portion. Very nicely prepared. Probably best local dining experience.”
- Nick Lomas
“Went here for the first time on Friday on our friends suggestion and its now firmly our new favourite Italian. Food was unbelievable (get the pork chop!) And service and atmosphere was fantastic. There is also a really nice little outside area to sit in the sun and have a drink after the meal which I could have happily spent all night in. We cant wait to go back!”
- Irene Oldham
“The most amazing Italian restaurant we have ever been to, the food is absolutely delicious, we were a party of 4 two had steak and two risotto, we were concerned about not being able to order dessert be cause the main was so filling but needless to say we managed and were delighted. We drove from Leyland and met our two family members excellent food, service and price.”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Dining options· 6
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Small plates
- Wine
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 3
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Planning· 3
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Italian restaurants near Abbraccio
- Sorriso4.64040.6 mi£20–60
italian food, wine list, large groups
- Pinocchio restaurant4.89971.5 mi£20–30
spaghetti asparagi aglio e olio, bruschetta, limoncello
- 3.1 mi
three-course set menu, orange chocolate cake, risotto
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbraccio | 4.7416 | — | £20–50 | seafood risotto, smoked haddock risotto, pork chop |
| Sorriso | 4.6404 | 0.6 mi | £20–60 | italian food, wine list, large groups |
| Pinocchio restaurant | 4.8997 | 1.5 mi | £20–30 | spaghetti asparagi aglio e olio, bruschetta, limoncello |
| Sapori D'italia Restaurant | 4.6231 | 3.1 mi | — | three-course set menu, orange chocolate cake, risotto |
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