What's on the menu at Circolo Popolare Manchester
The Circolo Popolare Manchester menu follows the same Big Mamma DNA as the London original: fresh pasta made in-house, Neapolitan pizza, sharing plates and big Italian desserts. Menus rotate monthly — prices below are indicative.
About the Circolo Popolare Manchester menu
The Circolo Popolare Manchester menu is curated by Big Mamma Group's kitchen team and updated monthly to reflect seasonal Italian ingredients. While the core signatures — the Gran Carbonara, the Mafaldine al Tartufo, the Mammargherita di Bufala pizza and the Incomparable Lemon Pie — stay year-round, you'll often find new specials reflecting what's fresh. The Circolo Popolare Manchester menu is designed around sharing: order two to three dishes per person and let the table become the event. Looking for the full overview across all locations? See the main menu guide.
To Share
Boards, focaccia and burrata to open the table — designed for grabbing hands and long conversations.
- Piatto di Prodotti
Grissini, Prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella di bufala and mixed olives.
£14–£18 - Burrata BoardVEG
Creamy Puglian burrata with basil pesto and warm focaccia.
£12–£16 - Focaccia della CasaVEG
House-made focaccia, warm from the oven.
£6–£9 - 3-Tier Sharing Stand
Focaccia, burrata, bresaola, prosciutto and parmigiano — the full opener.
£28–£35
Fresh Pasta
Handmade daily by la squadra — including the pasta that broke the internet.
- Gran Carbonara
Spaghetti alla chitarra tossed inside a whole pecorino wheel, guanciale, egg yolk and black pepper.
£15–£17 - Crazy San MarzanoVEG
Spaghetti in spicy San Marzano sauce with a creamy burrata heart and fresh chilli.
£14–£16 - Mafaldine al TartufoVEG
Ribbon pasta with fresh truffle, served from a pecorino wheel.
£17–£20 - The One & TortelloniVEG
Cheesy tortelloni filled with stracciatella-ricotta in a tomato scarpariello sauce.
£15–£17 - Crab Tagliarini
Hand-picked crab, langoustine bisque and lemon butter.
£18–£22 - Pesto GenoveseVEG
Fresh pasta tossed in basil pesto and parmigiano reggiano.
£13–£15
Neapolitan Pizza
Wood-fired, leopard-spotted crusts topped with San Marzano DOP tomato and buffalo mozzarella.
- Mammargherita di BufalaVEG
San Marzano DOP tomato, fior di latte, buffalo mozzarella and basil.
£11–£14 - Some Like It Hot
'Nduja, spicy sausage, buffalo ricotta and chilli.
£14–£17 - Pizza al Metro
A full metre of pizza with two flavours — built for sharing (priced per person).
~£14 pp
Grills & Mains
For the big appetites at the table.
- Grilled Rib Steak (350g)
Served with crispy potatoes and béarnaise sauce.
£32–£38 - Chicken Skewer
Marinated in yoghurt and lemon, grilled over fire.
£16–£19
Desserts
Save room — this is where things get maximalist.
- Il TiramisuVEG
Classic house-made tiramisu.
£8–£10 - Incomparable Lemon PieVEG
XXL zingy lemon meringue pie — the ~15cm-tall showstopper.
£9–£12 - Chocolate ProfiteroleVEG
Caramelised, chocolate-covered — Italian excess in one bite.
£9–£11
Set menus at Circolo Popolare Manchester
Groups visiting Circolo Popolare Manchester are often placed on a set sharing menu — ideal for birthdays, work events and celebrations. Below are the current indicative options.
Speedy weekday lunch set menu.
Set feast menu for larger bookings.
At Circolo Popolare Manchester, budget roughly £45–£55 per person for a starter and main (no drinks). A full dinner with wine typically reaches £80–£100 per person.