Jamie Faulkner Christmas may be over two months away but the festive season is already on the minds of the best restaurants in the city. And if you are looking for somewhere to hold that all-important office party then why not look to Rosso.
Just a few strides from Market Street and standing at the top of the affluent King Street, Rosso is an ideal choice. The grand interior of this grade-II listed building, live singers serenading you throughout the night and the delicious Italian food are bound to bring out the Yuletide cheer.
Christmas party menu
To entice diners, Rosso are offering a 3-course set-menu at both lunch (£25.95) and dinner (£36.95). The menu is for the most traditional Italian fare (minestrone soup, bruschetta, gnocchi) mixed with more Christmas-orientated dishes, such as pan fried turkey breast with ballotine of turkey thigh stuffed with sage, onion and apricot stuffing.
A great choice of main courses are on offer to suit all palates such as chicken breat with pesto noodles, rack of lamb with a grain mustard crust, sea bass with roast peppers, salmon with lemon and prawn butter and gnocchi with aubergine, tomato and ricotta. There are also some interesting twists on classic combinations, such as bresaola with melon and mint.
The extensive menu, friendly service and live entertainment make Rosso a perfect place for a Christmas meal whether you are a party of 20 on a work do or a couple looking for a romantic dining spot.
You can find a copy of the menu and the booking form at www.rossorestaurants.com
Rosso Restaurant & Bar, 43 Spring Gardens, M2 2GB. Tel: 0161 832 1400.