Vapiano Manchester is an Italian restaurant on Exchange Square, opposite the tram stop and close to Victoria station. Its spacious room includes shared tables, window seating, lounge areas and outdoor places when the weather permits. Guests order by scanning a code at the table, and the kitchen prepares the meal after the order is placed.

Fresh pasta is one of the main draws, with sauces and toppings that can be adjusted to individual taste. Pizza is baked to order, while salads provide a lighter route through the menu. The open kitchen makes preparation visible and reinforces the casual style, allowing diners to request changes such as extra cheese or no garlic.

The broad choice works well for mixed groups, including diners who want a full bowl of pasta and others who prefer pizza or a protein led salad. Vegetarian and vegan alternatives appear across the range, but guests with allergies should consult the current information and speak with staff because wheat, dairy and other allergens are handled in the same kitchen.

Cocktails, mocktails, draught beer and soft drinks accompany the food, with weekday drinks offers adding a more social element in the afternoon. Booking, walk ins, takeaway and delivery are all available. Vapiano Manchester is particularly practical for a casual meal during shopping, before an arena event or while travelling through the nearby transport hub.

Address: Exchange Square, Manchester M4 3TR, England

Vapiano Manchester Menu Menu updated on 21 Jun 2026

Summer Specials

Pesto Rosso Pasta

Sundried tomato pesto with almonds, toasted pine nuts & Gran Levanto cheese, topped with sun-blushed tomatoes, Fior di latte and fresh basil leaves. v

Giardino Pasta

Tomato sauce with roasted aubergine puree, fresh courgette, sun-blushed tomato halves, roasted cherry tomatoes and a touch of garlic v

Risotto pollo Gorgonzola

Arborio rice, chicken breast, double cream, spring onions & mixed sweet peppers, finished with gorgonzola piccante and toasted walnut pieces

Hawaiia Pizza

Tomato, mozzarella, cotto ham and caramelised golden pineapple, finished with fresh parsley (shh, don’t tell Nonna).

Diavola Pizza

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ‘Nduja, pepperoni & fresh chilli, finished with Fior di latte, chilli oil & Calabrian chilli flakes

Coconut shell

Creamy coconut sorbetto served in its natural fruit shell v

Lemon sorbet ripieno

Refreshing lemon sorbetto, served in a fresh lemon v

Amarena cup

Creamy light vanilla ice cream, swirled with Amarena cherry sauce, topped with whole glace Amarena cherries v

To Start & Share

Burrata e Pomodorini

Heirloom tomatoes, lightly grilled artichoke, burrata, pesto and a pea shoot garnish

Harissa Chicken Skewers

Spicy harissa chicken breast with aioli dip, fresh rocket H

Limone Chicken Skewers

Lemon marinated chicken breast with basil aioli dip H

Italian Meatballs

Beef and fresh herb meatballs served in a rich Italian tomato sauce with Gran Levanto cheese and fresh parsley H

Gamberetti Bruschetta

Toasted ciabatta topped with grilled king prawns, marinated Heirloom tomatoes & fresh basil

Classic Bruschetta

Toasted ciabatta topped with marinated Heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil & extra virgin olive oil

Burrata Piccante

Sourdough pizza garlic bread topped with burrata & crispy chilli v

Garlic Bread

Sourdough pizza garlic bread with garlic oil v

Cheesy Garlic Bread

Sourdough pizza garlic bread with mozarella & garlic butter v

Garlic Dough Balls

Handmade dough balls with basil aioli dip v

Italian Olives

Marinated in fresh garlic & basil VE

Pasta

Marry Me Chicken

Chicken breast, sun-blushed tomatoes, onions, spinach and spices in a herby cream and tomato sauce H

Crema di Funghi

Fresh mushrooms, garlic and Gran Levanto cheese, in a herby porcini cream sauce. V Vegan on request

Pomodoro

House Italian tomato sauce with roasted cherry tomatoes and a touch of garlic, topped with Fior di latte cheese V

Pesto Basilico

Basil pesto with toasted pine nuts

All’arrabbiata

House Italian tomato sauce, roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh chilli and garlic VE

Pollo e Gamberetti

Chicken, king prawns, onions, fresh chilli, tomato sauce, cream and fresh parsley H

Pollo Piccante

Chicken breast, pak choi, red and yellow peppers and our sweet and tangy chilli sauce. V Vegan on request

Lasagna

Classic beef lasagna, made with red wine & Italian tomato sauce

Beef Shin Ragu

Beef shin ragu cooked low & slow H

Gamberetti e Spinaci

King prawns, cherry tomatoes & spinach in a pesto cream sauce

Hot Smoked Salmon

Hot smoked salmon, garlic, spinach & fresh lemon in a herby cream sauce

Pollo Vesuvio

Chicken breast, ‘Nduja, roasted cherry tomatoes, double cream, fresh spinach & sweet onions with fresh lemon

Chicken Alfredo

Chicken breast, mushrooms & sweet onions in a cream sauce H

Carbonara

Pancetta cooked in our classic carbonara sauce made with free range egg yolk, cream and Italian cheese

Bolognese

Classic beef Bolognese with red wine & fresh basil

Pasta Alla Vodka

Creamy Italian tomato sauce with fresh garlic & vodka V

Pizza

Hawaiia Pizza

Tomato, mozzarella, cotto ham and caramelised golden pineapple, finished with fresh parsley (shh, don’t tell Nonna).

Diavola Pizza

Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ‘Nduja, pepperoni & fresh chilli, finished with Fior di latte, chilli oil & Calabrian chilli flakes

Burrata Volcano

Creamy Italian tomato sauce base, burrata, prosciutto, hot honey & rocket

Pizza Carbonara

Carbonara sauce base with pancetta, topped with fresh free range egg yolk, flamed at the table

Italian Meatball Pizza

Tomato sauce, Fior di latte, beef and herb meatballs finished with Gran Levanto cheese H

Prosciutto e Funghi

Cotto ham, crispy prosciutto, Grana Padano, mushrooms & chives

Pesto e Pollo

Basil pesto base, marinated chicken breast, sun-blushed tomatoes, pine nuts, rocket & mozzarella

Quattro Formaggi

Goats’ cheese, Grana Padano, Gorgonzola Piccante & mozzarella

BBQ Pollo

BBQ tomato sauce, marinated chicken breast, pickled red onions, smoked mozzarella and drizzled BBQ sauce H

Nonna’s Hot One

Pepperoni, jalapenõ & pickled red onions. Switch to halal on request

Pepperoni

Italian pizza sauce, topped with Italian pepperoni. Add hot honey for spice and sweetness + 95p

Funghi

Tomato sauce, sliced shitake mushrooms and smoked mozzarella v

Margherita

Tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil. Vegan on request l V

Marinara

Fresh basil & garlic on our house Italian tomato sauce VE

Risotto

Risotto pollo Gorgonzola

Arborio rice, chicken breast, double cream, spring onions & mixed sweet peppers, finished with gorgonzola piccante and toasted walnut pieces

Gamberetti e Spinaci

King prawns, cherry tomatoes & spinach in a pesto cream sauce

Chicken Alfredo

Chicken breast, mushrooms & sweet onions in a cream sauce

Insalata

Insalata Violina

Roasted butternut squash, goat’s cheese, toasted seeds, honey and mustard dressing with mixed baby leaves v

Caesar

Baby gem lettuce tossed with traditional Caesar dressing, ciabatta croutons & Gran Levanto cheese

Burrata Pomodoro

Burrata with marinated Heirloom tomatoes, fresh rocket, ciabatta croutons and fresh basil v

Caesar Pollo

Grilled Chicken breast pieces, baby gem lettuce tossed with traditional Caesar dressing, ciabatta croutons & Gran Levanto cheese

Dolci & Gelato

Coconut shell

Creamy coconut sorbetto served in its natural fruit shell v

Lemon sorbet ripieno

Refreshing lemon sorbetto, served in a fresh lemon v

Amarena cup

Creamy light vanilla ice cream, swirled with Amarena cherry sauce, topped with whole glace Amarena cherries v

Pistachio Choux Buns

Light choux pastry filled with a whipped vanilla cream, wrapped in a Sicilian pistachio mousse, topped with roasted hazelnuts and pistachio nuts

Pistachio Chocolate Brownie

Double chocolate brownie with pistachio ice cream, chocolate sauce & pistachio pieces

Chocolate Brownie

Double chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce & crumbled chocolate

Vapiano Manchester Menu