Saturday early evening after a matinee at the theatre and having booked a table we were greeted with an air of indifference by the front of house waiter. We were seated and given the set menu to peruse whilst waiting for the 3rd member if our party and ordered some drinks and water for the table. Whilst we were looking at the menu another couple were brought to a table beside us and aswell as the set menu they were given the al a carte menu we could tell from how the waiter spoke to them that they were regulars. A waiter came to take our order so I asked if there was another menu to look at and he was happy to provide this. The drinks arrived but no water which I had to request again. Our 3rd member arrived but he had not been seated long before a waiter came to ask us if we were ready to order when we said not quite he asked if he could take our orders whilst our 3rd member decided what to have!!! When the starters arrived one of them was wrong and two if us had already almost finished by the time the correct item was brought. After that no other problems and the food was lovely. I know that at the time we went they were catering for pre theatre but maybe it would be a good idea to be a bit more attentive to people spending money in their establishment not everyone is in a rush!
Gio Ristorante – Manchester City Centre