Reviews in Manchester

I visited here on Thursday 4th January 2014. I didn't eat as I've eaten in the past and felt I was being rushed. However I did notice that the disabled toilets were in a very poor state, no door lock, no toilet roll and the alarm was inoperable. I very politely complained and got a response from a director of the Almond Group, slandering and defaming me as an offensive, aggressive and loud drunk with whom the pub have had "difficulties" in the past. All of these comments were lies aimed at discrediting me. Hardly a very professional way of dealing with my complaint. I also took a flat, tasteless pint of beer back to the bar and was not offered a replacement. Needless to say, my relationship with this establishment has ended and my friends and family are so appalled that they are also boycotting it from now on.

I visited Georges last night with a friend and was very disappointed by the whole experience.I had difficulty in choosing a starter but decided on the pate which was nothing special and very over priced.There are some unusual main courses to which you need vegetables at extra cost. We chose the salmon en croute for two people as it came with new potatoes. This was presented from a serving board in a very grand style by our waitress .I wish we had photographed our meagre offering which cost £32.50!!! Extortionate!! I have bought the same in M

We recently went for a meal at Thornberries and from start to finish we were all very impressed with the restaurant, the staff and the food. We had a party of 8 and hadn't booked but we were seated straight away which was great. The starters and mains were all beautiful, nobody had any complaints, and the dessert was one of the best puddings I have ever tasted! When we got the bill I was impressed by the value of everything, it was much cheaper than I had expected. We will definitely be coming again!

Looking forward to this place opening later in the year. Their other pubs are spot on and the city centre needs a New Moon Vibe!

Warm and cosy atmosphere. Friendly staff. Excellent homemade food. Lovely Afternoon Tea. Good location

Fab food carvery great value and pile on as much as you want. Staff nice and cheery keep coming back its great.

Vesuvio is very much NOT in Manchester city centre . It is in fact in the Stanfield centre in Boothstown occupying the space that once housed the late and greatly lamented Baisin restaurant. Vesuvio is busy, and bustling . The food is fairly superior Italian with a few English staples . The pre xmas menu was very good and great value for money. Portions of non pasta dishes were generous but not cheap. Pasta looks fine and its not to dear. So keep it up Vesuvio and see you again in the New Year

I went to this pub with friends who have visited many times before and was really looking forward to it. I ordered the Christmas vegetarian cannelloni. Unfortunately the 'cannelloni' was a slightly wetted sheet of lasagna with barely cooked lentils and hard butternut squash with a slither of cheese. Not wanting to make a fuss on a special occasion my friend and I who choose the same dish decided to give it a chance despite our hearts sinking upon the arrival of the food. At this time we were not aware of the pub's policy on complaints (apparently they must be raised at the 'check up' by your server and all dishes will be returned to the kitchen no matter who's meal the issue is with). Had we known this we might have spoken up, but as it was a birthday and Christmas meal with family in retrospect everyone's food would have been whisked away despite them being more than happy with the fish and chips! After trying to eat our meal we raised our concerns but were told it was too late, we should have said something earlier in line with their policy (which to be fair is not advertised anywhere that I could see) and that if we chose not the pay for the unsatisfactory dishes the police would be called! We didn't want this and so I paid £15 for my one inedible main meal. I was gutted and my friends were embarrassed as they had been so impressed on previous trips. I learned my lesson that day - never leave it too late to make a complaint!

Was working in the area and nipped in for a quick bite. The place was heaving with Xmas parties, however I was looked after very well. I was served my excellent spicy pizza in normal time and there was no stress that you sometimes feel from waiters when a venue is very busy. The value was excellent too. Would recommend for a modern style Italian meal.

I absolutely love this place and try to visit as often as possible. I highly recommend the wide range of wonderful foods and delicious coffee. Edward and his staff are such a nice bunch of people and always offer a warm and friendly welcome. Armenique has a cosy and relaxed atmosphere - always at the top of my favourite places to visit when I'm in the area.

Nice, enjoyable food but rather inflated prices for a very inexperienced team and delivery with a miniature car park at the back - don't expect to find a spot even on a quiet night. There is little ambience with only guests for something to look at. The menu given is bigger than your place setting with only 1/3 of the choices available to order from of an evening making the choice rather limiting. Sloppy, young, inexperienced team who didn't seem to know an espresso from an Irish coffee and barge through the table like school dinner service with a few 'sirs' thrown in for for an attempt at restaurant etiquette. The desserts again tasted nice but are an embarrassing attempt at real classics - creme brûlée with no brûlée, fondant chocolate only with the creamy middle. It's a real shame that the inexperience of the entire team lets this place down especially, when you receive the bill!

5 courses for £10.95 Excellent service, beautiful food, can not fault it

Brilliant food, delicious, a bit of a slow service but definitely worth the wait. Good value for money.

Gorgeous food, the seabass was excellent, reasonably priced, me and my wife can't wait to go back again, highly recommended.

Just had boxing day lunch with family at Thai village. Whilst food was tasty enough & staff were friendly & attentive, the while experience was spoilt by the fact that the place was freezing! Even the red wine was chilled! We will not be in a hurry to return.

First class friendly service as always from China Cottage and the food is utterly awesome as ever.

Our favourite restaurant. Can't fault, food, price, staff and ambience.

Great place food lovely ,staff so nice. Only down fall need more toilets.