A restaurant that closed for two years because of the Covid-19 pandemic has officially reopened its doors today at Manchester Airport. Trattoria Milano, an Italian eatery in Terminal 3 of the airport has sat empty since the country was first plunged into lockdown and international travel ground to a halt.
Now, more than two years on, the restaurant is back up and running on Tuesday (July 5). It comes following months of chaos at the airport, which also saw travellers forced to wait in often long queues to buy food and drink. Some disgruntled travellers reported there was a shortage of food available to buy at the airport back in May.
The Manchester Evening News understands Trattoria Milano was among those that closed its doors when the airport was mainly operating from just the one terminal in the pandemic. Terminal Three only reopened its doors in April, with many of the closed restaurants and shops now gradually reopening as passenger numbers increase, it is understood.
It is thought Kiosco also reopened its doors in the terminal a couple of weeks ago, as well as Pizza Luxe in Terminal One. The M.E.N also visited every eatery in Terminal Two when it unveiled its new £1b refurbishment, including popular milkshake bar Archie's and cafe Pot Kettle Black. FInd out how we got on here.
Trattoria Milano is one of seven eateries in Terminal Three - beside the likes of KFC, The Lion and Antelope, Cafe Nero and Costa Coffee. It serves a range of italian dishes as well as desserts, coffees and breakfast options.
A spokesman for HMSHost International, who own the company, said: "I can confirm that yes, our Trattoria Milano store is reopening as planned in collaboration with Manchester Airport. This is following its closure in line with airport closures of the Terminal during the pandemic."
Read more of today's top stories here
READ NEXT:
- Would you bring up your kids in town? Inside Manchester city centre's baby boom
- Police investigate serious assault and three other incidents after disturbing video circulates showing boy covered in blood and screaming on the ground in Oldham
- 'I have to wear nappies on nights out because of my rare condition'
Police investigating 'violent disorder' outside shop as pavement left covered in blood
- Mum-of-two given devastating 'one year to live' cancer diagnosis now clear due to miraculous treatment
