Vegan
Pizza
Italian
Beer/Wine
Fully vegan Italian bar and deli. Menu offers Italian staples such as bruschetta, lasagne, and pinsa (Roman-style pizza). Open since July 22. Open Thu 17:00-22:00, Fri 17:00-22:30, Sat 12:00-22:30, Sun 12:00-21:00. Closed Mon-Tue.
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69 Reviews
First Review by StefanieLis
CharlieMills
Points +6231
The best lasagne! - Edit
I love it here. The lasagne is my favourite but all their pastas are so tasty. The pistachio gelato is also delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-12
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Jacob.Hadfield
Points +34
Must try Italian - Edit
This place was phenomenal. The food was superb! I’d never even heard of it until I was searching places on Google and it popped up. Feels like such a hidden gem.
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JulianO_
Points +18
Amazing food! Dog friendly - Edit
Amazing plant based Italian food. We've been coming here for several years and try to come every couple of months.
Read moreThe menu is always excellent.
We have never had a bad menu!
They have a small shop attached with imported Italian produce.
If you like Italian food this place is a must visit.
Pros: All the food is amazing, The staff are so friendly and passionate, Great coffee
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kama1200
Points +405
Lovely Italian restaurant - Edit
Ortica is one of my favourite restaurants in Greater Manchester. Great food and super friendly staff. They used to serve amazing pinsa which now have been replaced by pasta dishes. They probably make the best espresso martini I've ever had! Pistachio gelato is great as well!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-20
Pros: 100% vegan, friendly staff, espresso martini
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MEC70
Points +152
Amazing, well worth a visit - Edit
An absolute gem 2 mins walk from Urmston Railway station, well worth a trip. Has a little shop selling genuine Italian products such as Beers and Pasta at reasonable prices. Urmston town centre is a thriving area with lots of shops and restaurants, good charity shops too!
Read moreThe restaurant is so great, so much choice and great to know I can choose any item, making it so hard to choose! I have to go back any try the other items.
The staff were so friendly and welcoming and there is a great atmosphere. The food was so tasty and beautifully presented and very generous portions too.
I had a pea and butternut squash pasta with walnuts (£14.50, Calamarate piselli) and the sour cherry sorbet (£3.00). Both so tasty.
Dog friendly too.
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-12
Pros: Wonderful food and drinks, Friendly staff, Small shop to take food and drink home.
Cons: All food sounded so good it was hard to choose, No cycle rack outside, there’s a lamppost close by
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weezher
Points +87
Lovely vibe - Edit
Very cosy, good options and delicious food. Staff were also so pleasant!
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veganevolutionist
Points +3195
Beautiful - Edit
Beautiful interior and ambiance. Good menu options. We shared a lasagne and a focaccia which unfortunately left us to full for dessert. Need to go back!
Read moreLoved the soft drinks are an Italian brand, I had a pomegranate soda and B had a cola.
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Amyyyyy
Points +4278
Vegan - Edit
Lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff. Big portion sizes (but you can get the food to takeaway). Amazing flavours! Worth a visit!
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Alice_Da_Cat
Points +30
Amazing! - Edit
This is a fantastic place for food, friendly staff, amazing food and lovely drinks! I took my none vegan family for my birthday who all absolutely loved it! My mum also took me before this as she knew I was vegan and loved that it was all vegan food, we near put ourselves into food comas it was that nice! I've been twice and plan on going a lot more! 🌱💖
Read morePros: Bread starter , Pizza, Cocktails
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MarkHappy
Points +293
Classy authentic Italian - Edit
Booked as a date night, this authentic Italian did not disappoint! It’s around 10 mins from the Trafford centre.
Read moreHighly recommend the focaccia bread
Pros: Taste, Ambience , Staff
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maya_ruby
Points +471
Lovely place - Edit
Really nice inside and also sells vegan Italian products. The pastas and pizzas are always really fresh and tasty. Friendly staff too !
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ElaniaHunt
Points +42
gorgeous food - Edit
beautiful food, fresh and perfect flavours. Great traditional choices that you rarely find vegan. On the pricier side but well worth it. Very friendly staff and nice atmosphere.
Read morePros: authenticity , choices, flavour
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aheeley01
Points +520
Amazing!!! - Edit
Absolutely loved everything about my visit to Ortica. This was my first time dining here and I will definitely return. The staff are so friendly, food is super tasty and there’s a lovely atmosphere. The dessert was the best cheesecake I’ve ever had!!
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Nattyy
Points +4061
Clearly authentic 👌 - Edit
Very tasty food, lovely setting and very friendly staff.
Read moreStarters were large and mains were very filling. We will definitely be returning. Deserts were banging as well.
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MarkDoran
Points +110
Amazing Vegan Italian food! - Edit
I've been coming to Ortica regularly for a few years now and it's one of the best restaurants in Manchester and almost certainly the best vegan restaurant - I highly recommend it. I've brought my carnivorous/omnivorous friends and family there many times and they've also all been blown away, so if you're not a veggie/vegan and are thinking that this restaurant might not be for you then you're missing a trick. The owners are all Italian and are clearly very passionate about their food. The focacia and bruschetta starters are amazing and the pasta and gnochi mains are extremely tasty. The "parmesan" and "mozarella" they use are indistinguishable from real cheese, and their tiramisu is one of the best in Manchester (both vegan and non-vegan) that I've tried. My wife is Italian and is very fussy about her Italian food and she loves the place even more than me.
Read moreThe venue has a very chilled out vibe and if I lived in Urmston then I'd definitely be popping in just to enjoy a drink even if I didn't fancy a meal - they serve Baladin beers which are some of the nicest Italian beers in my opinion.and they have a great wine menu.
Also, they are very dog friendly! We pretty much always take our two small dogs with us and the staff are always fussing over them and giving them treats.
If you haven't been then do yourself a favour and take yourself, your friends and your dogs to Ortica!
Pros: Dog friendly!, They use great vegan cheeses - amazing permesan!
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ClaudiaDeRossi
Points +16
Best vegan food ever! - Edit
I can't even begin to describe how delicious the food is at Ortica. And no, not "just" for vegan standard - it really is far superior to some of the best italian restaurants. We had the Bruschetta Fave & 'Nduja and the Focaccia for starters - both absolutely divine! I've now been several times and tried most of the pasta dishes - all amazing but my favourite is definitely Orecchiette ai Broccoli and Paccheri alla Norma - I'm Sicilian and I can attest this is probably among the best pasta alla Norma I've had in my life! The Lotus cheesecake and the Tiramisù are out of this world - absolutely mind blowing! And I've finally found a vegan pistachio gelato that does actually taste like pistachio!
Read moreThe staff is also extremely welcoming and accommodating - we regularly bring our dogs and they're always very thoughtful about the table the select for us, making sure we've got enough space for them and they're always spoilt with treats and cuddles. A definite 100 out of 10 for me!
Pros: Orecchiette ai broccoli, Paccheri alla norma, Cheesecake
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kellsbells123
Points +16
Delicious! - Edit
We popped in as we were in the area and we're so glad we found this place! The deco and ambience was chilled and the food was delicious. We had the lasagne and olive focaccia which was the tastiest I've had. The service was great too - they made a plate of plain pasta for my picky 6 year old and brought him a colouring book which was a lovely touch. We'll definitely return and would highly recommend.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Atmosphere
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MVeg1
Points +74
Absolutely divine - Edit
I was in the neighbourhood and nipped in to see if they could do me a takeaway. I ordered a pinsa and took it to the park. Mushrooms, potato and truffle cream... it was delicious!! The staff were so warm and friendly. I sat at a table outside in the sunshine and they brought me a glass of iced water while I waited. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant even if you're not in the area. I'll be going back with friends and dining in next time.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-18
Cons: Declined a takeaway because restaurant was busy
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rawforhealth
Points +31
Wonderful friendly staff & delicious food - Edit
One of my favourite restaurants ever and it’s fully vegan and dog-friendly. The food is top quality and the staff are so lovely and friendly.
Read moreHighly recommended.
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JamieBurge
Points +73
Friendly Italian - Edit
Good menu, super friendly and attentive service but the food was the best part - super tasty and well presented. I’ll definitely come back. Strongly recommend the tiramisu ❤️
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moony69
Points +126
Lovely lunch - Edit
Short but interesting menu. Very well made and presented food. The atmosphere was nice - staff friendly and attentive.
Read moreWe shared a starter then spicy gnocchi and beetroot ravioli stuffed with chickpeas in sage butter which was delicate and delicious.
We had tiramisu- served in little jars. Perfect end to lunch!
Pros: Fully vegan, Nice comfortable setting, Lovely staff
Cons: None
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DavidHoggart
Points +96
Always delightful - Edit
Amazing food and amazing people. Always lovely service and really welcoming and the food is always fantastic
Read morePros: Food quality , Price, Staff
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becsbissle
Points +29
Great night out - Edit
Ortica is my new favourite vegan restaurant in Manchester. Traditional Italian food made with love and served in a lovely atmosphere. The negroni was good too! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Delicious food, Lovely staff, Great cocktails
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jones23emma
Points +171
Wonderful place - Edit
Really lovely place. Went for my husbands birthday, really child friendly. Gorgeous food!! Lovely staff. Beautiful place.
Read morePros: Beautiful restaurant, Child friendly , Lovely staff
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kateastrid21
Points +51
Best vegan food ever eaten - Edit
Everything here was perfect the cocktails, starters, mains and dessert were perfect!
Read moreWe had a few cocktails which we perfect.
For mains we had the special for gnocchi and pizza.
Dessert we had tiramisu which was absolutely perfect. Cannot fault anything here!
Updated from previous review on 2023-11-26
Pros: Amazing cocktails, Great pizza and gnocci, Dessert was perfection
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Alemesseder
Points +422
Authentic Italian cuisine - Edit
We definitely recommend this family run restaurant. It has a very good atmosphere, it is beautifully decorated and the owners are super friendly.
Read moreThe food is amazing, especially the melanzane parmigiana and tiramisu.
A very interesting variety of Negronis tops everything off.
Pros: Everything
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Woolfie
Points +40
Well worth the trip - Edit
Ortica is slightly off the beaten track, but easy to get to via public transport (eg bus 23 from the Trafford centre/Didsbury/Chorlton/Stockport runs within a few minutes away). Urmston station is also very closely.
Read moreWe booked on a cold Wednesday evening with friends; you have to put a £10 per person deposit down when pre-booking which is very sensible given its a small business so no-shows are very costly.
We were warmly welcomed and our food arrived in a timely manner. Aside from the usual menu there were some specials as well (we tried a few of them). I loved the vibe in the restaurant - it would make a nice place for a special date night meal as well as a great place for families and friends too.
The pizza was delicious - the vegan cheese was really melty (my kids are sometimes a bit funny about vegan cheese but they loved this one). The portions were enormous - we ended up taking some of our pizza home (I think on reflection our kids could have shared or a half price kids option on the menu would have been good). The fava bean starter was absolutely delicious.
The portions were so huge that we couldn't manage a dessert sadly - they did look yummy though.
It did take a bit of time to locate the menu (it was on google but my phone/computer didn't immediately who this ) - putting it on instagram and Facebook would be an easy fix.
We visit Manchester regularly and hope to visit again when we next are in this neck of the woods. Highly recommended.
Pros: Authentic & lovely staff, Delicious tasty food, Huge portions
Cons: Maybe a half price kids option on the menu, please add the menus onto Facebook and instagram
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