Italian restaurant and deli, Salvi’s, has closed its Manchester city centre dining spot with immediate effect after 16 years in business. Described as ‘Manchester’s first original Neapolitan restaurant and deli’, Salvi’s was founded in 2010 by owner Maurizio Cecco, with the name paying tribute to Maurizio’s father, Salvatore.
Located in the Corn Exchange, Salvi’s first opened The Mozzarella Bar in Manchester in 2011, and it was one of the original residents of the former Triangle shopping centre before the Grade II-listed building reverted to its original name in 2013. Salvi’s went on to have multiple locations, including a restaurant and pizzeria on John Dalton Street, one venue in the Northern Quarter and another at Deansgate Square.
After much success, the owner of Salvi’s, Maurizio, launched the UK’s first ever city-wide Italian celebration, Festa Italiana, in 2018, which has gone on to be a key date in Manchester’s event calendar.
Salvi’s deli at the Corn Exchange was abundant with traditional Italian ingredients, ranging from sauces and spreads to tinned produce, pasta, biscuits and preserves. The restaurant has also launched plenty of viral foods over the years, including pizza cones and caffé crema.
“This isn’t the end of our story, it’s the beginning of a new chapter- stay tuned.”
Announcing the closure on social media, Salvi’s said: “For sixteen years, Salvi’s has been part of Manchester’s story. We’re incredibly proud of everything we’ve built together.
“As the city changes, independent businesses have to change too. Today will be our last day of trading at Corn Exchange.
“Thank you for everyone who has been part of our journey all these years. This isn’t the end of our story, it’s the beginning of a new chapter- stay tuned. Grazie Mille.”
