Discovering the 'jewel up the steps' in Stockport town centre
Often referred to as the 'Soho of the North', the Underbanks area of Stockport is a thriving part of the town centre, with a range of cafes, shops and restaurants occupying its historic buildings.
"An English breakfast? Or maybe a good Italian meal?" reads a sign just before you enter the green-fronted cafe - a culinary combination you might not be expecting, but somehow adds to its charm. Multi-coloured lights reminiscent of a school disco project onto the walls, and you can't help but wonder, 'what on earth is going on here, have I stepped into a impromptu rave?'
English breakfast and Italian pasta dishes are the main focus here, but while I skip the fry-up and head straight for the Sardinian pasta special, I can't help but marvel at the prices. Served all day - and with salad, which comes dressed with a balsamic glaze - all breakfast plates come in at under a tenner.
Meanwhile, starters, like the cocktail di gamberi, which sounds much more exciting written in Italian, and mushrooms with garlic, parsley and white wine come in at a slightly pricier £7.95, but should be considered a bargain when you weigh up how much you could spend dining out in the city centre. After quickly polishing off the pasta, I realised I had a second regret. I'd been obsessively watching the clock to make sure I didn't take too long away from my to-do list, but in the process I'd failed to appreciate the relaxed vibe in the restaurant, the hum of Italian flowing between owner Pericle and the kitchen, the calmness of the aforementioned piano soundtrack and the stillness of the dining room tucked off the busy marketplace above.
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