Reviews in Knutsford

I thought the belle epoque knutsford was really nice and very welcoming and cosy i felt at home! it was also very comfortable and the gardens were outstanding and very pretty.The service was very fast so nobody was hungry in between.

The smoker was recommended to me by a friend and since then I have used it several times. I must admit that I am rather fond of the lamb Henry which is a firm favourite with my friends too although all of the dishes are excellent as is the service and the staff are down to earth and friendly especially Margaret whom I think is the owner. My most recent meal was Sunday 7th august 2005 table 15 for a party of five, in fact one of my guests is a Chinese girl (zhuo li) and her partner of which Margaret said if she did not like the sweet it would be replaced at no extra charge. Waiting time from placing your order to being served is minimal and the food is always piping hot, my view is you could spend the same amount at a burger joint? But why bother! When you get this kind of service. I live 1.5 miles from the centre of Manchester, others in our party were my dad Cyril and my friend Steve Morris, this visit to the smoker was in the memory of my mother who passed away 3 yrs ago 27th august. The trip to the smoker is well worth the wait. I strongly recommend you give them a try. Derek Jackson 113 college road. whalley range. Manchester.m16 0ab

Just had lunch at the Smoker and feel I have to let others know what a great place this is. We went as a family and were made very welcome, the menus are as extensive as you will find and all the food is freshly cooked - with an emphasis on local produce. The Beers and wines are kept very well and in better weather there is an attractive beer garden with small children? play area. If you are appreciative of good food and service but avoid the usual "wacky warehouses" like the plague then "The Smoker" is just perfect. Also been recommended for a great Set menu Sunday Lunch.

Had a lovely lunch. The fish and chips are something special. Friendly staff.

I have visited the Cottage Restaurant on numerous occasions, The intervals between visits have been infrequent, but the high standard of food and service has been maintained. The restaurant is formal, but very friendly with efficient but not intrusive service. The wines have proved to be good commensurate with the price.

We eat at Pastiche a great deal and have never had a bad meal. The food is fantastic. We will continue to eat here in the future. Once you have been along you will never forget it. Dress code - Smart Casual

Real food, cooked & served by warm welcoming people, cheap for the standard

Mixed bag here for me. The place has a great formal (make sure you dress up) atmosphere, the decor is a real wow-factor. The food varied from good (starters and main) to amazing (desert) - but when you consider the prices, it ought to be. Service was OK, a little in-experienced in some places (wine was delicately banged into place on the table with a cheerful 'here you go' - which seemed out of place) and one waiter announced the Fois Gras as chicken liver pate - which confused most people... however i think we were treated a little differently as a large group. I'd recommend you go an try it yourself, good for couples.