Reviews in Manchester

Believe me, from the outside you just won't believe what's waiting for you. A deli with things you've probably never seen before. A wine stock like you'll not find in many High Streets. And a brasserie menu that could change your lunch and daytime snack habits for a long time.

Joins Jam St and Hillary Step as my 'local' and I'm not convinced to be honest. Too much high space inside, it's not intimate enough. Poor selection of draught beers compared to the excellent Hillary Step, the only export strength offering is Krombacher which is notorious for bad hangovers. And what's with the X Factor nights? Don't we go to the pub to GET AWAY from the X Factor? Popular hang out for the Chorlton lesbians, which I don't have a problem with, but it's a notable feature of the establishment so let's not avoid the fact. Aside from the extra drinking space, it doesn't offer the regular pub-goer anything that Hillary Step and Jam St doesn't.

Really good fish and chips.Best We have ever had,and good value.

I visited Sottovento on late Sunday afternoon, just as they opened, with my partner and our 3 year old son. I had rather mixed first impressions as we were not greeted immediately and once we'd become settled at the table we were 'overwhelmed' with attention from four different people, including the owner. The place wasn't as busy as we had expected it to be but then I suppose it was early. This afforded us the chance to relax and to enjoy the background music whilst perusing the extensive menu over a glass of wine and a 'mezzo mezzo' (garlic bread with cheese on one half & tomato on the other). The owner who described himself initially of Mediterranean descent attended personally to our table and ensured that my partner's specific preferences for her main course were catered to. Our starters, piping hot soup of the day, and entrees were delicious and without fault. When my son asked me to take him to the bathroom just as my main course was served the plate was quickly taken away and was equally quickly returned to the table when I was seated again. There was no discernible deterioration in the tagliatella casanova that I had ordered. Although our son had been very well behaved he did become restless and took himself off to sit on the comfortable sofas in the adjacent bar area which fortunately was empty as all diners were on the other side of the restaurant. I was pleased to see that the owner adopts a family-friendly approach to his restaurant and this to me is undoubtedly a bonus to the superb food that we enjoyed.

This small restaurant is a hidden gem, delicious freshly prepared authentic Italian food, friendly atmosphere, live piano music Friday and Saturday. A far cry from the multi national chains.

we booked a party for 25 people in the function room which we got a great deal on. We had a choice of 9 buffet dishes at only £12 per head in the private function room. Service was great too. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a party in Manchester city centre

What a little gem in Bury!!! Food, atmosphere and service were second to none. Wouldn't be out of place as a city centre restaurant. Value for money - would recommend to anyone who wanted somewhere a little more special to dine. Well done!

I recently ate here with a group of friends. Whilst the appetizers were tasty, the main courses seemed lifeless and uninspired. Thai food is essentially simple to make, the great taste comes from the freshness and quality of the ingredients, and the balance of spices. However, both of these aspects were missing from our main courses. The amount of food that served was in no way near enough for the party of ten people, I would say there was only enough food for about four people.(the food was also cold). I think the service was very poor, after an three quarters of an hour the appetizers was served, it took a further hour and a half to serve the main courses after finishing the appetizers (took a total of three hours for two courses). Sorry I would not recommend the Nam Ploy.

Fantastic Food, Fantastic Service and a real dishy owner

10/10 Without doubt the finest Chinese food within miles of the Bury Bolton borders,Out of town prices and the highest quality,I have many overseas clients and family members who I take to this restaurant,some of them Chinese,extensive menu,free parking,piping hot fresh food and a menu you will never get bored with,free parking ,friendly staff and owner managed the best you will find,try it,if you are lucky to live close they also do restaurant quality take away,you will never go anywhere else

Went to the Double Tree on the Sunday night between Xmas and New Year - most other places shut. Had an excellent meal for all 5 of us. Well presented, clean and modern style, backed up by great service and reasonable prices. Would definitely recommend this to anyone

The food is good, no doubt, but the whole flatrate-concept is not very flexible enough for me: You cannot bring a friend who is not hungry, you cannot really bring along women who don't want to eat half a pig - everyone has to pay 30 pounds. The management will get really angry if you don't. Besides, the music is too loud for my taste for a restaurant. I'll definitely won't go there again. I'd rather pay less and have better food at places in Didsbury like the Lime Tree, Jem and I or Piccolino or a great view in the city centre at a posh place like the Modern Times. You have to be really hungry to love Bem Brazil and I am usually not starving when I go out for a good dinner.

we have eaten Chinese food all over the country and in many places around the world but nothing can compere to the food served at this restaurant it is first class 5* and then some more they get it consistently right every time we eat in the restaurant we have take away and every time the food is excellent the staff are really friendly and helpful and always happy to serve you with a smile if you are considering eating here for the first time you will not be disappointed and you will return, Chinese delight is quite possibly the best Chinese restaurant in the north west and beyond . try it you will like it

i frickin love this place I'm there every night living it up in Spanish town BABY !!!!! the staff are fit they were tight pants and i always get myself free olives WWOOOOOOO go LOS AMIGOS !!!!!

The staff barely understood English, the food was not bad but quite expensive for what it was. The decorations are great, but I am going to eat out for the food, not for some fancy, pseudo thailandese decorations.

We went to Tokyo seasons for the 5h time just before Xmas and was yet again blown away by the quality of all the food on offer. The staff are excellent, and the blend of fresh sushi with excellent hot dishes, means that it is a good place o take those people sceptical of Japanese food. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed!

great great great and even more great Cardamom Tea! never tried it, and I'll surely go back for more. The food was fantastic. Tasty, well cooked and well presented...and incredibly cheap. You have to try the halloumi mezze, mouth watering! I'll surely go back and I'll take all the people I can! Thanks so much for the great dinner

As a Japanese, I *highly* recommend Yuzu-san. I went there yesterday, and it was really authentic. So far, I have tried many Japanese restaurants in the UK, almost all of which were not very authentic. Yuzu-san is the best. The price is simply the same as the other "Japanese" restaurants in Manchester (i.e., cost-benefit is awesome).