Reviews in Manchester

Visited here with my husband and 2 children 18/9/04. It was very busy but all the staff were very polite and nothing was too much bother. They made a fuss over my children who were in their element. Can't wait to return.

Go on a Friday night if you like cool jazz. The atmosphere is terrific.

Having spent a great deal of time in Spain I found the food very authentic and very well priced, Wine list could do with a few more selections but thats just me

Really nice food, and the staff are brilliant. If you take someone for the first time and make sure they get the "special chicken" you'll get a sample of their sense of humour!

Although the food was very good as was the ambience, the staff were over attentive which ruined the evening. It was hard to have a conversation or enjoy the night when the staff were waiting in the wings for my glass to be less than half full to top it up. We felt we were being rushed and weren? able to relax. In spite of this the meal was very nice.

very nice indeed. Definitely planning to go back to sample more of the dishes.

Very nice service. Nice surroundings. Everyone? food, both starters and main courses were excellent without exception, which cannot always be said in all restaurants. Very authentic.

My favourite city centre Italian for some time. Traditional decor and atmosphere, intimate (though make sure you ask for a table downstairs, not upstairs which is rather barren), and superb food. The steak in particular is HIGHLY recommended. The service has been getting worse with each visit recently though. Forgot my starter and wine and very slow with each course. I will still be back for the steak though!

What a fab restaurant. I'm lucky enough to visit about once a month and am never disappointed. A truly Italian feel with superb food, wine and impeccable friendly service. Great for the family, a group of friends yet intimate enough for a romantic dinner. Can't recommend it highly enough, Try it and trust me you'll love it!!

Small Restaurant with a great atmosphere and very good food. Well worth a visit.

Having experienced nearly every Indian restaurant in Manchester, I was overwhelmed by the quality of food and service in this establishment. This was a long established restaurant from the 1970's with excellent surroundings and atmosphere. This restaurant has always been a family run business with an amazing choice in the menu.

Dined on a busy Saturday night, ate the scallop starter with a well complimented Louisiana dressing and had a superb pink lamb rack with a rosti potato and ratatouille. Very busy and surprisingly unfussed and smooth service considering. Will definitely visit again

Nice food, friendly staff, busy, good atmosphere.

I've only had takeaway from here, but it was a really pleasant surprise to discover how tasty and varied the menu was - I always thought it was a real kebab & chips place, but the mezze were superb - yoghurt & carrots mmmm, tabbouleh mmm ... - and provide a high-quality takeaway experience for Chorlton dwellers.

This weekend I visited this magnificent restaurant for the fifth time. If going for the first time, I recommend the Armenian Banquet, culminating in sumptuous sticky Armenian delight with pistachios. However - this is a meal for the formidable, and be sure to embark upon it with an eager appetite as you may be surprised as you finish off the first platter of superb mezze - baba ganoush, Armenian sausage, full bi-hummus, freshly made lavash bread to name but a few of the titillating savoury delights you might have on your plate - an equally huge selection of mouthwateringly grilled kebabs is placed before you, with the most perfectly cooked rice, dusted with the sweetness of cinnamon, served with a rich tomato sauce marvellously cut through with coriander seed. It is rapturous eating! They make an Armenian goulash with lamb on the bone, served with couscous, which melts beautifully in the mouth and is somehow sweet and deeply savoury at the time. I love the way this restaurant isn't trying to keep up with the trendy establishments that come and go so quickly, it just is itself, and does that so very well. Another couple of atmosphere plus-points: look left when headed to the toilets and you'll get to peek in the kitchen, and see piles of freshly made lavash bread and the wonders of an Armenian kitchen at work. Plus the music on Saturday night was delightful - I didn't want to leave!

As I grew up in North America I went in expecting the same old mediocre attempt at "American" cuisine but I can honestly say this tasted absolutely delicious! Bit pricey for a burger (9 quid) but you get what you pay for I suppose. Would definitely go back

I arrived with my friend rather sheepishly as it was nearly 2 pm and they appeared to be finishing for the afternoon. When we appeared in the doorway we were welcomed in and the music was turned back on and service was resumed. Not only were we made to feel very welcome but a complete fuss was made of the children, nothing was a problem. Food was honest and good value and due to the wonderful service we received on what appeared to have been a quiet and miserable Tuesday I will most definitely return even though it is 50 miles away!

I have been a regular at the Met for 5 years or more and can honestly say that it has never been better. The food is the best of its type in South Manchester and the beer although more expensive than some always comes in a clean glass and with a smile. The atmosphere is buzzing no matter what night and the Met is always a great environment to enjoy an evening with friends.