Gino D’Acampo has announced he is to open a new restaurant and bar in the heart of Manchester, with three further UK sites planned for 2024.
The premium Italian restaurant and bar will open at the INNSiDE by Melia Manchester hotel in February.
It follows an extensive £800k refurbishment of the First Street venue, which currently operates under the First Street Bar & Kitchen brand.
The new 200 cover Manchester restaurant is designed by international restaurant designer Bernard Carroll, with a “chic and contemporary” look, Gino’s signature feature wallpaper, marble topped tables, brass finishes, and ambient lighting.
The Gino D’Acampo restaurants brand is part of Upmarket Leisure, which has a growing collection of restaurants and bars including Luciano by Gino D’Acampo, Gino D’Acampo, 360 Sky Bar, Bar & Kitchen, and London’s Radio Rooftop and Marconi Bar.
Speaking on the announcement, Gino D’Acampo said, “I couldn’t be more pleased to announce plans for Gino D’Acampo at INNSiDE Manchester.
”I have a long relationship with the city having opened one of my first restaurants here almost ten years ago and I’m delighted to return to the heart of Manchester, as planned.
”It has always been our intention to open a Gino here, at the beautiful INNSiDE Manchester hotel, and I’m looking forward to launching this early next year.
“The First Street area combines all that I love about Manchester - ease of reach to cool music venues, art, and culture. As an Italian with a love for alfresco dining, I’m looking forward to enjoying a real Neapolitan pizza and negroni (or two) on the terrace this summer. I hope to see you there.”
The opening will be Gino’s third collaboration with INNSiDE by Meliá, part of Spain’s largest hotel group Meliá Hotels International.
Garry Fortune, UK Director of Operations at Meliá Hotels International, added, “Gino and his team are a trusted and much respected partner with a proven track record for delivering on performance. We are thrilled to continue our work together with the opening of Gino D’Acampo Manchester, our third collaboration in the North.”
