Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand spent his career wearing shorts on the football field - but the clothing item is BANNED for diners at his swanky city centre Italian restaurant Rosso. A number of male diners are fuming after being turned away from the celebhaunt restaurant for wearing shorts, despite temperatures sizzling up to 29C in Manchester.
Diners have hit out at Rosso on review site Tripadvisor after three separate incidents in recent weeks. They all say they were turned away from the luxurious Spring Gardens eaterie for wearing what they described as "smart shorts".
The restaurant says it makes its dress code clear to all diners on both its website and in confirmation emails for every booking. On its website it issued a statement on May 19, 2022 saying: "Rosso has a smart dress code – no shorts/sportswear/hats. Management retain the right to refuse entry."
