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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Last update on 05 Apr 2024 by ClaresParis
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Added by RichardⓋMolyneux on 07 Jul 2022
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70 Reviews
First Review by StefanieLis
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
Guest
Tom7436
Points +208
Brilliant Birthday Meal - Edit
Been meaning to come here since it opened and finally got the chance a few days ago. It didn’t disappoint. 😍
Read moreEverything was exceptional, from the service to the food, which was incredibly delicious and portion sizes were more than generous.
Already excited to come back again and try the rest of the menu. 5/5 ⭐️
Pros: Lovely setting, Delicious food, Good portions
Cons: More pasta dishes on the menu? If anything 🙈
MouthyMackem
Wow this looks amazing
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AndrewThrelfall
Points +194
Authentic Italian and very friendly - Edit
We had a lovely meal here, and were spoilt with such a great menu. It was also delicious food.
Read moreThe family run business was very welcoming.
Looking forward to a return visit
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clairepratt
Points +34
Authentic Italian - Edit
This is a beautiful deli with a small number of tables serving truly authentic Italian food which just happens to be all totally vegan. We shared bruschetta, vegetables and aubergine dip and then had pizza and gnocci followed by affogata. Every course was a delight, as was the wine, beer and amazing service from the owner.
Read moreThese amazing vegans love their food and put that love into what they serve you
Pros: Authentic Italian food, Brilliant service, Lovely ambiance
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Danielleea
Points +26
Hidden little vegan gem - Edit
Really tasty food the gnocchi was amazing. Its great to have fully vegan places around outside of city centre
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-20
Pros: Gnocci
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ayoung15
Points +2131
A visit here is a must - Edit
Amazing authentic Italian food, staff is super friendly. You don’t feel like you are missing out at all by eating vegan here, it tastes so delicious. They know have amazing gelato, pistachio it’s the best! Gnocchi, lasagna and pinsa are all amazing.
Read morePros: Gnocchi, Gelato, Lasagna
Guest
LoveThisPlanet
Points +127
Fantastic! - Edit
This was our second visit to this lovely restaurant and it was as great as the first. The service is good, the food delicious and the price reasonable. We shared nibbles for a starter and then had a couple of mains. We think the portion sizes are substantial so decided against a "full" starter this time but just about managed to squeeze in a dessert (we shared).
Read moreWe paid around £14 each for a substantial main meal and it was great to walk away from a restaurant feeling like we had a lovely evening AND value for money.
The drinks menu is varied and the designated driver and designated drinker were both happy! Nice cocktail and good wine selection. There is on street parking nearby and with a few bars in the area it has a nice atmosphere.
Pros: Lovely venue, Friendly staff, Delicious food
Guest
KatieEA
Points +107
Perfect. The best of Italian cuisine and hospitality at a reasonable price - Edit
Italian food as it's meant to be - uncomplicated yet totally delicious. The menu is great, the restaurant decor and atmosphere is lovely and the service we received was perfect. We had olives and two specials; gnocchi with pepper sauce and a pizza. All was amazing. We also had coffee to take away for our journey home which was also great. I would definitely come here again.
Read morePros: Delicious, reasonably-priced Italian food, Great service from the family, Lovely restaurant decor and atmosphere
Cons: Too far from where we live in Wiltshire!
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ToddSz
Points +28
Great food, great experience! - Edit
In addition to an Amazing fully vegan menu, a very family friendly restaurant. We were a party of 8 with children as young as 4. All of us had a great meal and a good time thanks to the the friendly and attentive staff. They were happy to get a childrens pizza on the table super quick so the adults could relax and enjoy.
Read moreThe food was great! We ordered a variety of dishes off the specials and regular menu all of which were delicious. All in all, highly recommend!
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KiraMayRhodes
Points +78
Proper Italian Vegan Food - Edit
We had a potato and green bean white pizza and a nduja and broccoli pizza. Lovely staff and so much choice that we want to come back and try everything. Just a shame it is in Urmston, so far away from where my sister and I live!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-01
Pros: Options, Flavour, Service
Cons: Would be nice if tiramisu was made on site
Guest
jodie01
Points +342
Incredible Italian food - Edit
The food here is incredible, I could not recommend it more! To start we ordered the ‘nduja bruschetta to share - it was the perfect portion size for sharing and was so full of flavour. For mains we ordered the lasagne and the courgette and mint gnocchi from the specials. Both tasted incredible, I could not fault them at all. I couldn’t leave without trying the pistachio gelato, which topped off the perfect meal! The staff are lovely and it is a gorgeous restaurant inside, I couldn’t recommend it more!
Read morePros: Amazing menu choices, Great staff, Delicious food
jodie01
Added some photos from our more recent visit, the food and staff are as amazing as ever! Highly recommend!
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AmyLouisexo
Points +35
Amazing Italian food - Edit
Recently went to ortica for a date night with my partner. Very cute cosy restaurant, nice decor and very attentive staff. We had the bread basket to start and this was amazing - bread was super fresh and warm and came with an aubergine dip, pesto and one more which I can't remember but was very tasty. For mains we ordered the gnocchi and the aubergine parmagiana. My favourite was the parmagiana! So full of flavour. We finished up with a chocolate cake and the most amazing pistachio gelato. Highly recommend this place ❤️
Read morePros: Food, Attentive staff
Guest
naoms84
Points +421
Yes yes yes! - Edit
Very very good food! Telling everyone about this place. Wish I lived closer so I could go more often. The tiramisu was amazing and there was pistachio ice cream too! The savoury food was also excellent and the staff are so friendly. Also a little deli so can take stuff home.
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LukeMcD
Points +1455
Amazing authentic Italian - Edit
Best Italian food I've had since turning vegan, don't hesitate to visit Ortica. Attentive and knowledgeable staff (Harry is absolutely fantastic), and the restaurant has a laid back, yet higher class feel with excellent service.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-08
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EllieWinstanley
Points +52
Great service - Edit
Friariella and potato pinsa was lovely, perfectly seasoned and a good size portion too!
Read moreThe wine was really really nice and the service was great - attentive and knowledgable😄
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adventureaardvark
Points +1103
Fantastic pinsa and cocktails - Edit
We went here for a celebration dinner and it was absolutely fantastic. Lots of beautiful cocktails, fresh made pinsa, and wonderful tiramisu. Lovely restaurant and super friendly staff. We’ll definitely be going back!
Read morePros: Really good cocktails, Tiramisu!
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LouiseDunwoodie
Points +42
Perfecto - Edit
First visit was perfect. Beautiful food, friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. Look forward to next time.😄
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Jcj3ssi3
Points +1615
An amazing find! - Edit
The bread basket was AMAZING. Best pesto I’ve ever had i high key recommend. The friarielli was really good, I recommend dipping the crust in the starter dips as well. Also got the current special, gnocchi, I personally didn’t like it too much but someone else did. The adffogato was super rich and creamy too. I also loved their organic soft drinks.
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helenbamwakey
Points +409
What a gem! - Edit
Such a gorgeous little place. Such a warm and friendly welcome from a lovely family. The food and drinks are spectacular. My husband is not vegan and he was blown away. Will definitely be back!
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ashem97
Points +123
Phenomenal. Perfect valentine's day - Edit
We enjoyed the set menu on valentine's day. Every part of it was delicious, including the drinks!
Read moreThe staff are so attentive and friendly, especially. Can't wait to go back.
*MEATBALLS ARE A MUST HAVE*
Pros: Fantastic food , Lovely atmosphere , Amazing staff
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cool5cats
Points +608
Fantastic - Edit
A lovely authentic Italian which is fully vegan and a small menu so great for indecisive people like me! The pizza was far superior to the parmigiana I had the first time I visited. The only thing we would add is it would be nice to have a free piece of bread on the side to go with the lasagne and the parmigiana to help mop up the sauce! Desserts were so tasty as well. The staff are super friendly and a nice little shop area for authentic food and drink to take home.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-29
Pros: Fully vegan, Taste amazing , Friendly staff
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violetpsyche
Points +28
My favourite dish! - Edit
I have been to Ortica on several occasions since it opened in 2022. Always met with a warm welcome and the ambience of the restaurant is wonderful. I’ve tried a couple of different pinsa and the lasagne is proper comfort food, but the highlight for me is the melanzane parmigiana. It was a favourite dish that I had not eaten for years and they have absolutely nailed the vegan version. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Friendly welcome, Good drinks menu
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pcordon
Points +145
Amazing food, authentic Italian atmosphere - Edit
Really good menu, the food was amazing and the staff are really friendly. The whole place has an authentic Italian feeling. Good to have a proper vegan joint in Urmston.
Read morePros: Great service, Excellent food, Great atmosphere
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VeganFamilyTravels
Points +2254
We loved it - Edit
This is a deli, bar and restaurant. The food is lovely and different to what you get at a lot of Italian restaurants. The staff are really friendly. Dogs are welcome and vegan dog treats and water bowl available.
Read morePros: Completely vegan, Lovely food, Friendly staff and dogs welcome
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AlexRaeJordan
Points +80
Absolutely faultless! - Edit
Saw this place recommended on insta and omg it has become one of our absolute favourite vegan restaurants ever! We shared the rosemary focaccia with roast peppers, artichokes and wild broccoli so so fresh and delicious! Then we shared the lasagna and aubergine parmigiana, both again obviously made fresh and so tasty! I finished off with the affogato with vanilla ice cream and amaretto, the perfect end to a faultless meal! Service was great, really nice and personal, that you only get from a small business, cannot wait to return!!!
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RachelEllis
Points +121
AMAZING!! - Edit
This place is an absolute gem! The food feels so authentic and tastes absolutely amazing. They also do a fab range of cocktails and the vibe is super cool. I also love how they also serve pastries and are also a deli!
Read morePros: amazing food , regular specials, lovely staff
Cons: not all of the cocktails were on the menu
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CathrynBostock
Points +224
Gorgeous vegan pizza & cocktails - Edit
Been here 3 times now over the last couple of months. Tried pizza, lasagne, chickpea salad, as well as several starters, and the new parmigiana and all were delicious.
Read moreGreat to be able to have a good choice of wine and cocktails without worrying if they're vegan.
The staff have been consistently lovely each time I've been. Its only small so book if you can. The decor is really cute too and the food comes out well presented as well as being tasty.
Also a deli so you can buy a treat to take home. Highly recommend this place and hope it continues to do well 💚🌱
Pros: Fully vegan Italian restaurant , Lovely cocktails & wine, Lovely staff
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