Top Best Italian Restaurants in Handforth

"Praise the Lord, praise thee who finally brought back the mighty Rudy’s pizza for lockdown delivery. Yes, the spot voted the best pizza in the UK, and the 10th in the world no less, has just announced they are back in the game. The cult chain is offering its full pizza menu for delivery, as well as a selection of fine Italian wines."

"Rudy’s is another great pit stop for vegans, with their specials board often providing a different dairy-free option every week. Rudy’s Neapolitan pizza dough is 100% vegan, and alongside their stunning marinara, any pizza on the menu can be asked for without cheese. No wonder they’re labelled the best pizzas in town."

"This charming Oxford Road Italian is a popular choice for celebrations and has previously been awarded the gong for the most romantic Italian restaurant in the UK. With proposals happening here every weekend if you’re thinking to pop the question this Valentine’s, trust you’ll be in safe hands at Don Giovanni."

"The Manchester voices singing this restaurant's praises might not be as tuneful as those belting out Mozart's opera of the same name, but many are as enthusiastic."

"Italian restaurant, Pasta Factory has always had a great selection of vegan dishes and has even got its own range of homemade vegan cheeses. Plant-based options include Triangoli di Funghi al Tartugo (a mushroom and truffle pasta dish with cashews) and Molle con Crema di Aglio Nero (short pasta with black garlic, shredded red pepper, chillies and almonds). Delivery is available via Uber Eats and Deliveroo."

"Known for delicious homemade pasta, The Pasta Factory has something for everyone. There’s a variety of vegan options, including fresh bucatini pasta dressed in creamy pumpkin sauce and tossed with roasted rosemary porcini and oyster mushrooms). They have their own dairy-free Parmesan, too."

"On selected dates throughout the year, the amazing and fun Brunch with Birch runs in Manchester, so if you’re looking for a cracking bottomless brunch in Manchester, then check to see if this one is running this week!. It’s hosted by alien drag icon Juno Birch and has appearances from other UK drag stars, so you’re in for a great time with this one. For £43.95pp you get over four hours of partying, sharing chips and dip, a brunch dish of choice, performances and games, and ninety minutes of bottomless bubbles!"

"A laid-back bar and restaurant, the Banyan Tree creates a menu of international dishes using local produce. With comfy sofas, booth areas and vibrantly decorated walls, it is a bright and contemporary venue serving an exciting array of food and drink."

"By now we all know that an Instagram guide is never complete without the mention of at least one ridiculously aesthetic cup of coffee. Arguably one of the most trendy cafes in the entire country, Foundation Coffee is an Instagrammer’s dream come true. Its slick black, white and wooden interior, monochrome floor tiles, booths and coffee that’s served on wooden trays combine to create an ultra-modern spot built for social media users – even the bathrooms are Instagrammable!"

"Surely one of the most stylish coffee shops in the entire country, Foundation is an Instagrammer’s dream. Even the bathrooms are worthy of a photograph in this impeccably designed café that focuses on a slick black, white and wooden interior. You’ll want to snap everything from the sleek booths to the perfectly designed menu, monochrome floor tiles and steaming cups of coffee that arrive on wooden trays."