Lina Stores is bringing its Italian delicatessen and bar concept to Manchester

Lina Stores has confirmed that it will be opening a new restaurant, delicatessen and bar in Manchester next year.

Coming spring 2025, 80 years since the original spot opened its doors on Soho’s Brewer Street, this marks the brand’s first regional opening outside of London.

Located on Quay Street, Lina Stores will occupy the ground floor of the recently refurbished Quoin building, situated right opposite the Opera House.

Hosting 150 covers for all-day dining, the restaurant will serve an Italian-inspired breakfast menu, fresh, handmade pasta, antipasti, secondi and dolci from lunch through to dinner. The delicatessen will stock salads, sandwiches, cakes and strong Italian coffee for eat-in or takeaway while the adjacent Bar Lina will pair classic and modern twists on Italian cocktails for aperitivo hour to late into the night.

By day, there will be a selection of sweet and savoury breakfast options including Truffle Scrambled Eggs with Toasted Sourdough, Greek Yoghurt with Italian Macedonia Fruit Salad and a selection of breakfast panini, served alongside traditional Italian espresso and freshly squeezed juices.

For lunch and dinner, the menu will include a selection of antipasti such as Ricotta & Herb Gnudi Fritti with Calabrian Chilli Marmellata and Tuna Crudo with Capers, Pink Peppercorn and Salsa Verde, followed by Lina Stores’ popular pasta dishes including 30-Egg Yolk Tagliolini with Black Truffle and Parmigiano Reggiano DOP and Pappardelle with Lamb Sausage Ragù, Seasonal Greens and Pecorino Romano with new options on the menu including Lemon Sole & Potato Ravioli, Samphire, Aleppo Chilli.

Heartier secondi dishes will include Luganega Fennel Sausage with Escarole and Chilli and Chicken Milanese with Amalfi Lemon whilst dolci will conclude the menu with guest favourites Sicilian Cannolo filled with Ricotta, Pistachio and Chocolate and classic Tiramisù.

Adjacent to the open-theatre kitchen, will be a coffee and cocktail bar which will serve a versatile wine list consisting of organic and biodynamic wines from all corners of Italy, including the Lina Stores Collection range of wines.

The open-plan delicatessen will be ideal for quick snacks or lunch on the move, and will offer salads such as Fusilli with Artichoke, Mushroom and Semi-secchi tomatoes, and Borlotti Bean with Kale and Tropea Onion. Freshly made panini will be available for breakfast and for lunch, as will baked goods, pasticcini and dolci. Pantry essentials will span Sicilian extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar from Modena and traditional biscotti.

“We’re extremely excited to be opening in Manchester this spring. The city feels like a natural home for us considering the area’s rich history, vibrant culinary scene and lively nightlife, and look forward to sharing our passion of great Italian food and produce with the Manchester community. Quay Street is the perfect location for us to do so, sitting right in the trifecta of Spinningfields, St John Street and St Peter’s Square” says Masha Rener, Head Chef of Lina Stores.