When it comes to Italian cuisine, Manchester has it down to a fine art. Not only are we home to the UK’s best pizzeria, but our thriving restaurateurs have absolutely nailed the likes of Sicilian cuisine, delicious pasta and summer-worthy antipasti that brings the flavours of the Amalfi coast to our beloved city. But one dish that’s been often left behind is lasagne, until now, as Lazy Tony’s is open in several locations to serve the people of Manchester.
Described as Manchester’s first and only ‘slab shack‘, the lasagneria joined Ancoats‘ booming dining scene back in April 2021 − a neighbourhood which has become a destination in itself over the last half a decade − before rapidly expanding and joining forces with Northern Quarter institution Foundation Coffee House for the summer, giving slab fans the chance to ‘dine in’ for the first time ever.
Now, Lazy Tony’s has completely taken over this area, with its very own space in PLY, and a Tex-Mex spot at 7 Sins, spreading the word and the taste of incredible lasagne.
Made fresh daily, Lazy Tony’s serves a menu based around the classic lasagne, with the likes of the traditional ‘classic’ beef slab, a vegan slab, a shortrib variation and a chicken Alfredo creation gracing the menu. If that wasn’t all, guests can also gorge on fresh focaccia, mozzarella sticks and their ‘unofficially officially the best tiramisu in the world‘ (if you have room in your tum!), as well as creamy taleggio mac and cheese, chicken parm, and beautifully crumbly chicken fingers.
Speaking of the genius idea to Secret Manchester, the team at Lazy Tony’s said: “We just love lasagne! It’s always been a favourite and a dish that tends to be a little overlooked and underrepresented in Manchester. Plus I’ve always like the idea of playing around with different fillings.”
📍 You can find Lazy Tony’s Lasagneria at PLY, 26 Lever St, Manchester M1 1DW, and Lazy Tony’s Taqueria at 7 Sins, 43-45 Lever St, Manchester M1 1FN.