Piccolino Hale

Took my partner here for brunch and we loved it. Food was really good as you can see from the photos. Staff are friendly and the atmosphere is lovely.

First time here, so I thought I'd go for a classic Italian-style carbonara (i.e., without cream-they offer you a choice) to establish a baseline impression for comparison. It was delicious. I must say, though, that unexpectedly, the star was the dessert, for my dining companion and me (we had different ones). This is a very good restaurant indeed.

I never expected Piccolinos to excel at roast dinners, but they truly exceeded all expectations! The meal was absolutely delightful. The staff were incredibly friendly and went out of their way to make our post-Hale 10k dinner memorable. Thank you for your exceptional hospitality!

We had a wonderful meal here. We were quite a large group with children - the staff were fantastic ( and so lovely with the children), the food was delicious, and the restaurant is lovely. Highly recommend.

With the exception of Liverpool and Bramhall, I think I’ve eaten and reviewed most of the Piccolinos in the Northwest and I’d have to say that this is my favourite. Sure, I’m biased because it’s pretty much on my doorstep, but in terms of location it can’t be beat. With Cibo bookending the Hale high street, you have your choice of Italian specialty restaurants. Make no mistake, this is a ristorante and not a trattoria like Sugo in Altrincham. I doff my hat to the Piccolino group for maintaining consistency across all the sites. It’s not easy, but front of house staff were brilliant in putting my figlio at ease. The table settings were top notch. Crisp white linen and place settings get full marks from me. Before I start with the food, I have to say that I spotted some tantalising wine selections. Sadly, I was unable to peruse anything more than the house white on this occasion and it went down well in the sun-shine. I doubt there’s a ristorante that can beat a dedicated pizzeria like Rudy’s or even Vito’s a few doors down, but with a traditional oven on site, they do a great job of keeping the kids happy. Time permitting, I would have had antipasto and primi piatti before the secondo piatto. But such is life that I had to make do with just a well balanced gamberoni pasta. The prawns were succulent and the pasta seasoned well with just the right quantity of chilli flakes. No hint of cream to obscure flavours. Despite almost ruining the dish myself by asking for Parmesan (never on seafood), it did not spoil the deliciousness of the repast.

It's POSH !!! If you know what I mean Service depends on how busy the restaurant is. Luckily, we went on a lazy Saturday afternoon for a quiet lunch. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious. My wife is happy, and so am I. Well, for that price you wouldn't expect anything less !!

Due to a half-price promotion, I visited this restaurant, which boasted lavish decor and a carefully selected, incredibly attractive staff. The sight of these charming employees heightened our appetite. We ordered four rib-eye steaks cooked to medium-rare perfection, a standout dish indeed. The kids enjoyed delicious pizza and pasta. However, despite its elegance, the restaurant’s atmosphere was unexpectedly noisy, reminiscent of a bustling market. The patrons, seemingly oblivious to others, spoke loudly. This collective noise created an environment similar to a busy street market, quite a surprise for such a refined establishment. This was an unexpected aspect of my dining experience that I hadn’t anticipated.

Really lovely food, with incredibly quick service on a larger booking. Plenty of gluten free options small downside was flicking between the main menu and Gluten Free as only the Italian name was on the gf menu so I couldn't understand what was in the dish. Very happy with the food, some of the best cooked calamari I've ever eaten, delicious mushroom risotto and wonderfully rich truffles to finish a delightful evening