Manicomio

Rude. Rude. Rude. Food is nice. Coffee is alright (too milky). But it’s not worth it. Every time I go there (near my workplace), they’re horrible. Especially one of their baristas. He’s got a real attitude problem. A pity.

Another great lunch takeaway place in the city, and this one comes heartily recommended by my Italian colleagues. They always have a fantastic selection of cold meats and salads, which you can mix in a box, or you can order the daily risotto or lasagne selection. The small box is more than enough for me, and if you have room for dessert, the tiramisu is unbeatable. Note that the City location is not open on weekends, though they do have a very great dining area if you are able to make it on the weekdays.

Colleague recommended this place for business lunch. Food was excellent. Selected boneless Short Rib with mashed potatoes, horseradish, and buttered kale. All very good.
Colleagues chose the vegetarian tortellini
Only gripe was high prices for small beverages with no refills. Didn’t check out prices for alcohol.
A mandatory service charge was added to the bill. Something I never like, and server is usually short-​changed since I usually would have tipped more.
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I highly recommend the pasta at this place it is fabulous! Make sure you try some if you have the chance to pass by the restaurant. The service is also good and the staff is friendly and welcoming. They treat you well and don’t annoy you with questions or useless offerings.

Good coffee. Great muffins. Deplorable waiters.

Lovely modern bar and restaurant on Gutter Lane across from One New Change shopping precinct. The Norman Foster building is all glass on the front, so as you approach you can see the bar and deli on the ground floor, a la carte restaurant on the first floor and circular bar and private space on the second floor.
The bar was still buzzing at 9pm on a Friday, so we had a table for two near the window. Interiors are minimal black and white with small touches of green in the upholstery etc. It feels casual, but with shiny surfaces and high ceilings, it’s much more of a grown-​up wine bar. The food menus here are modern Italian with an emphasis on sustainable sourcing where possible.
We had an amazing bottle of Mendoza Argentinian Malbec for £26 and a cheese platter for the £10.00 mark of 4 cheeses, grapes and italian flat breads.
I’d definitely come back here — especially as they are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner so a take away coffee or some buckwheat pancakes might be in order.