Stocco Oldham - Authentic Italian Restaurant — Restaurant in Oldham

This restaurant has a warm and inviting ambiance. The decor is stark and industrial although they have added a rather grand looking set of pillars around which you can perch on high stools and sip your aperitifs, or wait for your friends. No good for me as I am disabled and would need a hoist to get on the stools. Some of the tables now have thick white marble tops instead of table linen. Personally, I prefer the tables with their nice white tablecloths, but that is just me. From the tall, suited owner who takes the role of maitre-di, to the cheerful, well -trained Italian waiters, this is what gives Stocco its charm and friendly atmosphere. Nothing is too much trouble for them. The food is excellent. The menu has been added to and gives you a great choice. I had the Sea Bass which was divine. They brought the obligatory fresh vegetables which were cooked 'al dente', but the roast potatoes were burnt the whole way through, but they were unnecessary really, for my taste anyway. I chose the Tiramisu dessert which was lovely and had a cappuccino to finish. My friend had ribeye steak and finished with ice-cream and tea. As it was my Birthday I had a large glass of rose wine. Prices reflect the quality of the food and generous portions. The whole evening was unhurried and delightful. This is a repeat visit and my friend and I will...

The restaurant’s design and atmosphere are absolutely stunning—5/5. The beautiful decor, relaxing music, and overall vibe create such an inviting and enjoyable dining experience. Even the design of the plates and the elegant presentation of the food added a special touch to the overall charm.

That said, the service could use a little improvement. While the staff greeted us warmly upon arrival, they became less attentive after we were seated. Regular check-ins were rare, especially early on, and small details like having tissues on the table were overlooked. This was a bit surprising, as the service during previous visits had been much friendlier and more attentive.

As for the food, it wasn’t quite as good as I had hoped this time. The portions seemed slightly smaller, the pasta was undercooked, and the spaghetti bolognese had too much garlic, which made it hard to enjoy. Unfortunately, a few hours after dining, we experienced some stomach discomfort and I personally had nausea, which hasn’t happened before in previous visits.

In summary, the ambiance, food presentation, and overall design are exceptional, but with a little more focus on service and food quality, this restaurant could be truly...

What a delightful experience! Our visit to Stocco was booked in the evening after a long day of exploring Manchester. And this venue gave us a perfect finish for the great day we had. The meal was absolutely exquisite. Spaghetti Gamberoni was perfectly cooked with gentle prawn and complimenting sauce. The Piccante pizza was saturated with flavours that worked together perfectly. Even a person with sensory issues in our group admitted that this was the most delicious bolognese they have ever had. The drinks were refreshing and not too sweet. Tiramisu was glorious and rocks top of the list in our favourites.

The service was very welcoming, from entering the building and up until we stepped back out, we felt well taken care of. Honestly, the overall atmosphere was perfect — gentle music, soft lights, high comfort chairs. You don't feel like the owners are playing it cheap. Very pleasant experience, will 100% visit...