Reviews in Manchester

We ate here to celebrate our anniversary. Very nice decor. Service was excellent. Interesting menu and the food was delicious. They also posted my anniversary card to me which I'd accidentally left after drinking a little too much wine (it was too nice not to)!

Daughter visited restaurant on her birthday using one of the Happli vouchers which she purchased. Unfortunately, there was a problem with the voucher code. Owner made little or no attempt to try and resolve the situation which resulted in my daughter and her boyfried being made to feel like second class citizens, humiliated and embarrassed in front of other diners. The way the staff handled the situation was deplorable. Just because my daughter and her boyfriend are only 19 years old this is no way to treat people. Other kids of that generation would probably have taken matters into their own hands. A warning to others - seems they are not interested in customer service, only your money. Anway, my daughter felt so upset they just walked out without ordering.

Rubbish! They close the kitchen at the drop of a hat. If you are lucky enough to get served, the food is poor with overcooked steak and greasy garlic bread. Even the loos are poor - there is no lock on the accessible loo so they have to hold it shut for you. Add dirty glasses and you have the full picture. Don't bother.

We stayed at the wagon inn recently, and what a lovely surprise. The room was great, the owners very friendly and the food was fantastic. We ate there several times during our 5 day stay for lunch and dinner, and the food was top notch each time. Thouroughly enjoyed our stay, highly recommended.

Had another lovely meal there. And to make it even better all Vegetarian Main Courses this week are 2 for 1 with this voucher. Happy Days! :-)http://www.giraffe.net/classic/promotion/89/manchester-spinningfields

went Saturday 4pm all u can eat for 10.95 food was really good, was just a last minute thought not been for quite a while, i don't think we will leave it that long until next time also the staff was very attentive and pleasant thanks again.

Why would I go to any other Italian restaurant when I have this wonderful place on my doorstep? Amazing food. Excellent service. Great value.

Been to the John Gilbert many times particularly like their curry and a drink night on a Thursday but no one could tell me if any of the curries were gluten free including the chef, as they were bought in. Surely if you are classed as a chef you would want to be made aware of the ingredients in the food you are serving to your customers in order to offer any dietary advice if required.

Nice meal. Great atmosphere. Good wine. What else would you want?

20 april had my birthday night there wid family was beautiful food great service best italian restaurant eva. maria anthony manning

Disappointing! No warm welcome, no waitress/waiters-pricey food.....didn't stay to eat....tables dirty...felt a bit scruffy...gutted

Just love this place great food and wine and great value. Everyone is made welcome and the very friendly staff cannot do enough for you. No one is ever hurried, and we frequently crash out in the bar area after our meal. Back next saturday bring it on.

Lovely pub, lovely friendly staff, great views, great food-good value for money!

Visited the area on business for a couple of weeks and happened to stumble upon the waggon looking for a place to eat. As soon as you walk through the door you are treated like a local by the friendly and attentive staff, nothing was too much trouble. I have eaten here about five times now, each time i tried something different from the menu,I haven't been disappointed yet.The food was freshly made, piping hot and delicious. Say no more :-)

We used to love the place but over recent months service has been really awful. Last three visits, we did not find the place as friendly and last time we had takeaway there was a mistake in our order (overpaid) but when I called back, I was told it was all my fault and not even a single word of appreciation of our problem was given. Actually we were expecting just an apology but none was offered. Food was still nice but we are not going back again. What a shame.

Been to 1847 regularly for the last 6 months or so. The food is superb, wine choices are lovely. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. The only negative thing I would have to say about this restaurant is that it's ventilation isn't very good and you can leave smelling of food. If they can sort this I'd give it 10/10 every time.

On our first visit, we saw on the wall at the entrance that we were to find a table, note the order number and place the order at the bar. So, we went in and started looking for a table. There were quite a few to choose from. A nearby waitress asked 'can I help you' with a clear attitude. We said we were just looking for a table, in which she responded that we had to 'sign in at reception'. So, off we trotted to 'reception', thinking she would follow and serve us. She didn't follow, and we were left standing there waiting for someone to come over. Whilst we were there, we noticed a small chalkboard, with faded chalk writing on , saying please wait here to be seated. A scruffy young man strolled over to us, and asked if 'we were alright'. I asked for a table for 2 and he said we would have to wait 15 minutes. Unsure as to why this was, as I had just walked round the pub to see numerous spare tables, I asked if all the tables were reserved. The young man, shrugged his shoulders, and said 'ummm some of them', so I asked why we couldn't sit at a table which wasn't reserved. Again he said '15 minute wait'. There were no reserved signs on any of the empty tables I had seen. I then asked what the correct procedure to get a table is, as the information supplied by the door is completely different to the faded chalked instruction on the small chalkboard on this 'reception desk'. He just looked at me, not knowing how to respond, presumably because he doesn't know himself. How can a quiet pub justify a 15 minute wait for a table on a Monday evening, with approx half of the tables vacant? What is the point in having 2 conflicting instructions on how to be seated & get served? How can the staff not know the correct procedure in which customers should follow in order to be seated and served. How can a pub/restaurant have such unmotivated and attitude-y staff and expect to attract new customers and keep them loyal? As you may have guessed, we didn't stay to find out what the food was like. I would avoid this place at all costs. It may look aesthetically pleasing, both internally and externally, but the staff were enough to put me off.

Delicious Indian food, would definitely recommend it. Don't be put off by the bar like frontage, it's simply a restaurant.