Bruco

Name: Bruco
Address: 5 Murray St, Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, M4 6HS
Telephone: 0161 547 7595
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (80)

£26 to £40

Italian

5 Murray St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M4 6HS

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Bruco Italian Bar & Kitchen, Ancoats, Manchester. Serving up an authentic taste of Italy, with a menu of small plates and sharing dishes.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 8:00 am–11:30 pm
Phone number
0161 547 7595
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
5 Murray St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M4 6HS
Neighborhood
Manchester
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Pinot Grigio - Francesco Scritti - Italy£6.20
Pinot Grigio - Francesco Scritti - Italy£24.00
- Bottle£24.00
Fiano - La Vela - Puglia - Italy£29.00
Pecorino - Aude - Tenuta del Priore - Abruzzo - Italy£32.00
Gavi - La Caplana - Piedmont - Italy£8.90
Gavi - La Caplana - Piedmont - Italy£34.00
- Bottle£34.00
Prediale - Reguta - Trevenezie - Italy£37.00

Rosé

Pinot Grigio - Francesco Scritti - Italy£6.20
Pinot Grigio - Francesco Scritti - Italy£24.00
- Bottle£24.00
Marseilla - Coteaux d'Aix en Provence - ORGANIC - France£8.90
Marseilla - Coteaux d'Aix en Provence - ORGANIC - France£34.00
- Bottle£34.00

Red

Sangiovese - Il Centro - Rubicone - Italy£6.20
Sangiovese - Il Centro - Rubicone - Italy£24.00
- Bottle£24.00
Primitivo - Collezione Costantino - Puglia - Italy£7.20
Primitivo - Collezione Costantino - Puglia - Italy£29.00
- Bottle£29.00
Salento Rosso - Passito - Puglia - Italy£37.00
Barbera d'Asti - La Caplana - Piedmont - Italy£39.00
Primitivo / Susumaniello - SdF - Salento - Italy£45.00
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico - Corte Vaona - Novaia - ORGANIC - Italy£74.00

Digestivi

Limoncello£4.60
Amaretto£4.60
Grappa£7.00

Cocktails

Aperol Spritz£10.00
Limoncello Spritz£10.00
Hugo Spritz£10.00
Negroni£10.00
Espresso Martini£10.00

Beers

Draught Birra Moretti 4.6%£5.50
- Half Pint£2.75

Bottles

Birra Moretti Zero 330ml£4.00
Peroni Gluten Free 5% 330ml£4.00
Poretti 4 5.5% 330ml£4.00
Angioletti Cider 500ml£6.50

Teas & Coffee

Espresso£2.40
Cappuccino£3.80
Latte£3.80
Americano£2.80
Mocha£4.00
Cortado£3.00
Flat White£3.00
Tea£2.00
Herb / Fruit Tea£2.40
Hot Chocolate£4.00

What 80 people are saying

Bruco reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Manchester/Greater Manchester
Best Ambiance
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Romantic
Manchester/Greater Manchester
Italian
Manchester
Best Ambiance
Manchester
Neighborhood gem
Manchester
Romantic
Manchester
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bruco offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," "brilliant customer service," and a "gorgeous atmosphere." Guests rave about their "favourite" tiramisu and "exceptional" arancini. The restaurant is praised for its accommodating staff and vibrant ambiance, making it a "hidden gem" in Ancoats. Highly recommended for both casual and special occasions.

80 Reviews

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CAROLINE
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful dinner for 3. Service was great, food was delicious (watermelon/ricotta/proscuttio!!). We sat outside and it was perfect
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Thomas
Cheshire1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service with a fantastic menu. Portion sizes are really good and everything we tried was delicious. Would definitely recommend for a cosy date night.
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Andrew
Yorkshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this restaurant - it’s my favourite, actually. We will be back and we will recommend to friends. The best tiramisu in Manchester.
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Mark
Manchester/Greater Manchester1 review
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was all brilliant, if I had to pick bones I would say the chips could have been crispier but even writing that I feel foolish. It was a great experience and the food was brilliant.
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Ioan
South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional food, with brilliant customer service, and a gorgeous atmosphere! I will be coming back very soon :)
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Michelle
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here, definitely not the last!!! So good. Originally booked 4 people at 6pm, rang to change to 5 people at 8pm, they were fully booked, but Michael moved a few things round to accommodate us!! Jack was our lovely friendly server, the food was excellent. Would definitely recommend. Thank you for a lovely experience!!!
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David VIP
Manchester/Greater Manchester38 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here is amazing and all made in house, the service is also very good. I would have no problem recommending this fantastic restaurant to anyone
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Brett
Stuttgart2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food, good atmosphere. Great service. Brilliant. Go here. Soon!
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Lee
London8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and excellent service - can’t wait to go back again and try more of the menu!! The lasagna and the lemon tart were amazing!!
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Niall
Lancashire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, atmosphere and staff were amazing. We especially enjoyed the slow cooked beef rib lasagne. I’ll definitely be returning.
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FAQs

Bruco is rated 4.8 stars by 80 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

5 Murray St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M4 6HS

Additional information

Neighborhood
Manchester
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 8:00 am–11:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Phone number
0161 547 7595

Bruco

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Sparkling

Cuvee Vittoria - Spumante - Lombardy - Italy£5.95

Cuvee Vittoria - Spumante - Lombardy - Italy£27.00

Rose Spumante - Casa Coller - Lombardy - Italy£5.95

Rose Spumante - Casa Coller - Lombardy - Italy£27.00

Prosecco Spumante - San Giuseppe - Italy£34.00

Whites

Pinot Grigio - Francesco Scritti - Italy£6.20

Pinot Grigio - Francesco Scritti - Italy£24.00

Fiano - La Vela - Puglia - Italy£29.00

Pecorino - Aude - Tenuta del Priore - Abruzzo - Italy£32.00

Gavi - La Caplana - Piedmont - Italy£8.90

Gavi - La Caplana - Piedmont - Italy£34.00

Prediale - Reguta - Trevenezie - Italy£37.00

Rosé

Pinot Grigio - Francesco Scritti - Italy£6.20

Pinot Grigio - Francesco Scritti - Italy£24.00

Marseilla - Coteaux d'Aix en Provence - ORGANIC - France£8.90

Marseilla - Coteaux d'Aix en Provence - ORGANIC - France£34.00

Red

Sangiovese - Il Centro - Rubicone - Italy£6.20

Sangiovese - Il Centro - Rubicone - Italy£24.00

Primitivo - Collezione Costantino - Puglia - Italy£7.20

Primitivo - Collezione Costantino - Puglia - Italy£29.00

Salento Rosso - Passito - Puglia - Italy£37.00

Barbera d'Asti - La Caplana - Piedmont - Italy£39.00

Primitivo / Susumaniello - SdF - Salento - Italy£45.00

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico - Corte Vaona - Novaia - ORGANIC - Italy£74.00

Digestivi

Limoncello£4.60

Amaretto£4.60

Grappa£7.00

Cocktails

Aperol Spritz£10.00

Limoncello Spritz£10.00

Hugo Spritz£10.00

Negroni£10.00

Espresso Martini£10.00

Beers

Draught Birra Moretti 4.6%£5.50

Bottles

Birra Moretti Zero 330ml£4.00

Peroni Gluten Free 5% 330ml£4.00

Poretti 4 5.5% 330ml£4.00

Angioletti Cider 500ml£6.50

Teas & Coffee

Espresso£2.40

Cappuccino£3.80

Latte£3.80

Americano£2.80

Mocha£4.00

Cortado£3.00

Flat White£3.00

Tea£2.00

Herb / Fruit Tea£2.40

Hot Chocolate£4.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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