There’s a premium Italian bottomless brunch in Manchester with 90 minutes of non-stop Aperol Spritz, prosecco and bellinis, and we’re a little bit obsessed.
Hosted at Cibo Manchester, which has two city centre sites in Castlefield and the Great Northern Warehouse, for £49.95 pizza and pasta lovers can dig into three courses of classy Italian favourites alongside a free-flowing drinks menu.
Over an hour and a half, diners can enjoy the likes of deep-fried mozzarella fritta, half-and-half garlic bread pizzas, warm malanzane parmigiana and bruschetta – and that’s just for starters.
Indulgent mains, meanwhile, span the likes of wild mushroom and truffle risotto, Cibo’s pistachio-topped four cheese pizza with scamorza, gorgonzola, mozzarella fior de latte and parmesan, and the absolute star of the show: a penne reggiano cooked inside a flaming parmesan cheese wheel at your table with added cognac and truffle oil.
Image: The Manc Group
Image: The Manc Group
Add to that a 250g sirloin steak served with mushroom or peppercorn sauce – plus a selection of Italian sides like creamy mash, courgette fries, rosemary roast potatoes with parmesan, and pan-fried wild spinach with chilli – and it’s easy to see why this bottomless brunch deal is one of the city’s most popular.
Sides are not included in the price and need to be purchased on top, but are very reasonable at just £4 each. Further choices include piselli con pancetta (peas, onions and pancetta), house salads and mixed vegetables.
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As for the bottomless drinks, options include classic Italian aperitivo classics like bellinis and Aperol Spritz, plus crowd-pleasing favourites like pornstar and espresso martinis, sex on the beach, prosecco and a house gin with coriander and pink peppercorns.
Image: The Manc Group
Image: The Manc Group
Ending on a sweet note, you’ll find classic Italian dessert choices like tiramisu, pistachio cannoli and panna cotta on the menu alongside homemade creme brulee and a classic French millefeuille layered with fresh cream and strawberries.
With sittings available from 12 to 3pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the bottomless brunch deal at Cibo is for a minimum of two people and priced at £49.95 per person.
Manchester curry house relaunches bottomless curry menu – with free beers
Daisy Jackson
One of Manchester’s best-loved curry houses has relaunched its bottomless curry offering, and this time they’re chucking in free beer.
Zouk has kickstarted National Curry Week in the best way possible – with endless curry, rice, and naan.
Costing just £20 a head, you can feast to your heart’s content on Zouk’s award-winning, authentic curries.
From 12pm until midnight between Monday 2 October and Friday 6 October, you can choose from bottomless helping of three different curries (two meat and one vegetarian) each day.
Each booking also includes unlimited rice and naan.
Zouk’s bottomless curry deal includes three different curries each day. Credit: The Manc GroupZouk’s bottomless deal also includes unlimited rice and naan. Credit: The Manc GroupZouk is celebrating National Curry Week with bottomless curries. Credit: The Manc Group
And the first 120 people through the door each day will receive a free bottle of Cobra or a soft drink.
Tables are for 90 minutes per booking, giving guests plenty of time to take on the Bottomless Curry Challenge.
Zouk has become one of Manchester’s leading restaurants since it opened in 2009, even drawing in famous fans like Rihanna, Drake, and Manchester United stars.
Zouk’s Bottomless Curry offering for National Curry Week
Monday
Chicken Karahi – A speciality from the Northwest region of Pakistan. Tender chicken pieces are cooked in a sizzling wok over hot flames with tomatoes, crushed peppercorns, cumin, ginger & garlic
Keema Channa – A balti of minced lamb cooked with chickpeas in a spicy tomato masala
Chole Masala (vg) – From Deli to the Punjab this authentic channa masala is a tasty street food classic
Tuesday
Chicken Jalfrezi – Chicken fillet cooked with capsicum, onions & eggs, in a thick spicy sauce
Lamb & Spinach – A balti of juicy lamb cooked with fresh spinach and ginger in a spicy tomato masala
Tarka Dall – Everybody’s favourite Dall. Channa and mung lentils cooked in a spicy sauce
Wednesday
Chicken & Spinach – A beautifully flavoured dish with chicken pieces cooked in spinach, fenugreek, ginger and fresh cream
Keema Paneer – Minced Lamb cooked in a spicy tomato masala with spice and soft Indian cheese
Palak Alloo (vg) – Spinach and fenugreek cooked with new potatoes and coriander
Thursday
Chicken Tikka Masala – Char-grilled chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt and spices then cooked in a spicy tomato masala
Lamb & Potatoes – A desi style spicy lamb balti with new potatoes and spice
Milli Juli Sabzi (vg) – Fresh vegetables fused together with herbs & spices
Friday
Chicken Handi – Punjabi style curry slowly cooked over burning flames with tomatoes, onion, garlic and Zouk’s special garam masala
Keema Mutter – Minced lamb curry with peas in a spicy tomato masala
Gobi Aloo (vg) – Delicious cauliflower sauteed in a spicy tomato masala with potatoes, onions & garlic
A candlelit Queen tribute concert is coming to Manchester Opera House
Daisy Jackson
One of the world’s greatest rock bands will be honoured with a candlelit tribute concert in Manchester next week.
Queen By Candlelight will return to our city after selling out venues across Britain, Australia and New York City.
The hugely popular event will see an incredible live band and a cast of singers from the West End performing Queen’s biggest hits.
It’ll all take place at Manchester Opera House – but the stage lights will be switched out for thousands of flickering candles.
Queen by Candlelight is returning to Manchester. Credit: Supplied
Queen – formerly fronted by the late Freddie Mercury – are behind some of the most iconic rock songs in history.
The tracks featured in the Queen By Candlelight concert will include Bohemian Rhapsody, It’s A Kind of Magic, We Are The Champions, Who Wants to Live Forever, and more.
Previous events have been reviewed as being ‘the best tribute to Queen’ and a ‘must-see’.
Tickets are on sale now for this special night of Queen anthems by candlelight, which will take place on Friday 6 October at Manchester Opera House.
Georgina Pellant -
13th April 2023 
