Lina Stores heads to Manchester for the first time

Lina Stores is set to open its first regional site in Manchester next spring.

The business started out as an Italian delicatessen in London’s Soho in 1944 before launching its first restaurant in London’s Greek Street in 2018.

Since then, it has expanded to seven sites across the capital, including in Clapham, King’s Cross, Marylebone Village and Kensington.

Lina Stores Manchester will take over the ground floor of the recently refurbished Quoin building, offering 150 covers for all-day dining.

The menu will include dishes such as truffle scrambled eggs with toasted sourdough; ricotta and herb gnudi fritti with Calabrian chilli marmellata; and lemon sole and potato ravioli, samphire and Aleppo chilli.

In the evenings, guests will be able to try Bar Lina’s signature cocktails, such as Bloody Martini with Sicilian Tomato and Rinomato Americano Vermouth and Vodka.

Interiors will feature marble tables, vintage Bentwood chairs and dark green booth seating.

Masha Rener, head chef of Lina Stores, said: “We’re extremely excited to be opening in Manchester this spring. The city feels like a natural home for us considering the area’s rich history, vibrant culinary scene and lively nightlife, and look forward to sharing our passion of great Italian food and produce with the Manchester community.

“Quay Street is the perfect location for us to do so, sitting right in the trifecta of Spinningfields, St John Street and St Peter’s Square.”

Manchester has become a popular location for London brands to open their first regional site, with Blacklock and Caravan both launching restaurants in the city over the past year.