Pictured: Circolo Popolare in London, which sets the tone for what we can expect in Manchester.
There are a few things that spring to mind when thinking about Big Mamma's restaurants - and Circolo Popolare London's wisteria-filled, Sicilian trattoria ceilings stick out from the crowd. Luckily for us, the team have revealed that their much-anticipated Manchester location will be a Circolo Popolare, following the recent opening of La Bellezza in Birmingham.
Where Is The New Circolo Popolare?
- Address: No. 1 St Michael’s, Jackson's Row, Manchester
The Parisian restaurant group has chosen Manchester for this new venture, setting their sights on Gary Neville's St Michael's development alongside Japanese-Peruvian hotspot Chotto Matte. Big Mamma co-founder Victor Lugger has had his eye on Manchester as a "second city" since 2023, following in the footsteps of brands like The Treehouse Hotel and Flat Iron - all of which have either recently made, or are in the process of making, our streets their next home.
When Is Circolo Popolare Manchester Opening?
- Opening date: TBC June 2025
The 230 cover space will open in June, with a similar look to the London location and bags of its own personality too, inspired by Sardinian trattorias. Think familiar bottle-lined walls, alongside festoon lighting strung across a eucalyptus-filled ceiling and a courtyard-inspired floor scattered with antiques and even a wishing well.
What Will The Circolo Popolare Manchester Menu Be?
Meanwhile, you can keep dreaming of the Italian food they'll have in store. Big Mamma co-founder Tigrane Seydoux has indicated that the menu "will not be copying London", hinting that it may take a direction similar to Circolo Popolare Madrid's grilled meat and fish skewers - something that's yet to feature on a Circolo Popolare menu in the UK. Although, we're still hoping they emulate their signature cheese wheel pastas and huge wedges of lemon meringue pie.
While you wait for Circolo Popolare Manchester, check out this guide on Italian restaurants.
