NORDEN goes all Neapolitan as Salvi’s turns the Norden Arms into an Osteria. A Rochdale suburb that has pinned its culinary hopes on Andrew Nutter’s up the hill now can look forward to some exceptional authentic Italian produce from Maurizio Cecco and his team.
Osteria, due to open in June, will include all of the core elements that Maurizio is famous for in Manchester – the very best ingredients sourced directly from Italy by Maurizio himself; the simple Southern Italian cookery style typical of the Campania region learned from Maurizio’s mum; and warm, welcoming service.
So what exactly is an Osteria? In Italy it’s a bar serving food, a place people can drop in and enjoy good food and wine. This is exactly what Maurizio will be bringing to Norden. It will be a more rustic, casual dining experience than Salvi’s – a neighbourhood restaurant where locals can expect fine Italian wines, and wonderful, simple comfort food.
The menu will also reflect the restaurant’s more rural setting with a stronger focus on wild, local ingredients to complement the produce imported by Maurizio from his Italian suppliers.
Maurizio explains: “When I was asked to get involved with The Norden Arms, I was drawn to the idea of creating a more rural, neighbourhood setting for my Italian food. I’m really excited about the prospect of bringing a taste of authentic Italy to my own neighbourhood. It’s a fantastic site and the whole team can’t wait to welcome the Rochdale community and visitors to the area to our Osteria”.
Osteria, 539 Edenfield Road, Rochdale OL11 5XH.
