Canto Menu (Update 2025)

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Welcome to Canto, a Mediterranean-inspired venue nestled in the vibrant Cutting Room Square of Ancoats, Manchester. Renowned for its innovative menu, Canto transforms traditional Mediterranean flavors into a contemporary dining experience. Here, you’ll find dishes that celebrate the rich culinary heritage of the region while showcasing seasonal ingredients.

The highlight of Canto’s offerings includes meticulously crafted small plates, perfect for sharing and exploring various tastes. From fresh seafood to aromatic grilled meats, each dish is infused with bold flavors and captivating aromas. The restaurant's ambiance complements the menu, providing an inviting space that's ideal for both casual meals and special gatherings.

Customers are encouraged to unwind and indulge, enhancing their culinary journey with a selection of fine wines that pair beautifully with the diverse dishes. Canto is more than just a meal; it's a celebration of Mediterranean culture that leaves diners yearning for more.

Petiscos Vegetables Desserts Seafood Meat Cocktails Starters Sharers Pizza Side Salads Dips Dolce Monthly Specials Sparkling Wines White Wines Others

Petiscos

Padron Peppers With Maldon Salt
$£6.00

Canto Charcuterie Board
$£16.00

Patatas Bravas
$£8.50

Caramelised Cauliflower With Hummus, Chimmichurri And Crispy Chickpeas
$£8.50

Vegetables

Desserts

Classic Italian Tiramisu
$£7.50

Almond Tart With Mascarpone Mousse
$£7.50

Homemade Sorbets
$£3.00

Pastel De Nata
$£4.00

Calamares Fritos With Lemon Alioli
$£9.50

Grilled Sea Bream Fillet With Bilbaina Sauce
$£16.50

Salt Cod Fritters With Tartare Sauce
$£13.50

Gambas Pil Pil
$£16.50

Seafood

Meat

Chargrilled Peri Peri Chicken
$£10.00

Sweet And Spicy Chicken Wings
$£9.00

Jamon Croquetas

Exrtra Unit

White Port Tonic

Aperol Spritz

Negroni Blush

Mango Bellini

Strawberry Lime Mojito

Apple Blossom

Espresso Martini

Amaretto Sour

Sangria

Cocktails

Starters Sharers

Nocellara Sicilian Olives
$£3.50

Mixed Mediterranean Olives
$£3.50

Bowl Of Salted Crisps Garlic Bread
$£1.30

Caprese Famiglia
$£7.90

Burrata
$£7.90

Campana
$£9.70

Veggie Campana
$£9.70

Marinara
$£7.90

Margherita
$£1.00

Margherita Con Bufala
$£12.00

Portobello
$£10.90

Tarantina
$£11.10

Salame
$£11.10

Calabrese
$£10.90

Agnello Vegana
$£11.90

Triple Pepperoni
$£13.90

Tonno
$£11.90

Porchetta
$£11.90

Cinghiale
$£12.20

Capricciosa
$£12.20

Romagnola
$£11.90

Carni
$£12.70

Pizza

Side Salads

Caprese Piccola
$£5.50

Caesar Salad
$£4.90

Rocket Grana Padano
$£4.50

Mixed Leaf Salad
$£4.50

Garlic Aioli

Dips

Dolce

Disotto Gelato
$£4.50

Rudys Rum Baba
$£6.90

Tiramisu
$£6.50

Affogato
$£4.70

Chocolate Brownie
$£5.90

Pepe Rosso
$£13.50

Coppa, Taleggio Leeks
$£13.90

Monthly Specials

Sparkling Wines

Valhondo Cava Brut Nv, Spain

Valhondo Rose Cava Nv, Spain

Cabelli Prosecco

Roland Chardin Cuvee Reserve Brut Champagne, France

Ai Galera Mistico 2019, Portugal

Bodegas Navajas Blanco 2020, Spain

White Wines

Others

Iberico Cured Meat Selection
$£13.50

Canto Cheeseboard

Crispy Fried Squid With Aioli

Watercress Salaa

Griddled Cod With A Black Olive Crust And Confit Potatoes

J.j. Whitley London Dry Gin

Hendricks Gin

Whitley Neill Raspberry Gin

Manchester Three Rivers Gin

Warner Edwards Rhubarb Gin

Pollen Bakery Sourdough Butter

Catalan Bread With Olive Oil, Garlic And Fresh Tomato

18 Months Cured Iberico Ham Shoulder

Octopus Lagareiro

Marinated Olives With Orange Thyme

Selection Of Mediterranean Cheeses With Quince Jelly

Grilled Chicken Wings With Spicy Chilli Oil

Cheese And Spinach Croquetas

Vegetable Tempura With Orange Sweet And Sour Sauce

Grilled Sea Bream With Basil Manchego Risotto