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Widely recognised as one of Manchester’s best Italians, Stock occupies the Old Stock Exchange building, whose magnificent 50-foot domed ceiling and original marble features create instant atmosphere. Such sophistication doesn’t come cheap, but there are good fixed-price menus at lunchtime. Presiding over the kitchen is Enzo Mauro, whose inimitable style of Italian cuisine uses only the finest, freshest ingredients. Stock’s menu reflects the best southern Italian cooking - hearty, inventive and full of robust flavours. A starter of thinly-sliced two-month-aged rolled shoulder of pork served with buffalo mozzarella and spiced olives is a delicious example, as is veal loin steak on a bed of spinach with gorgonzola and cream. Jazz duos, trios and quartets play to an appreciative audience on Friday nights from 8pm.