Reviews in Manchester City Centre

We went to the Rice Bowl as could not face the walk into Chinatown from the city centre and was very happy we did not bother. Going early meant we were able to chose from the Pre Fix menu, which was £9.50 for two courses. The service was excellent and very attentive and we were surprised that we were not on our own at 5.15pm. The hot and sour soup was just that! And the chicken with asparagus and cashews was fantastic and the sliced beef in Peking sauce was lovely and sticky! All washed down with free refills of Chinese tea. We had a lovely night out and we will certainly recommending The Rice Bowl to our friends who live in Manchester and going there again when we can.

Just been to Barburrito in Piccadilly Gardens... thought the food was excellent and the place is cool. Had a shredded beef burrito with the extra hot salsa. Very tasty and cost me less than a fiver with a soft drink. Definitely worth a visit if you want a quick bite to eat on the way back to the train station.

Fine choice of foods not much queuing (good) a good level of service at a reasonable price. Would certainly recommend it to others

Gaucho Grill had been recommended by a friend and lived up to all expectations. Food was excellent, steak was cooked to perfection. Staff were very pleasant and courteous, allowed plenty of time between courses so was no feeling of being rushed. The only criticism is that there is no designated smoking area. One couple on the next table started smoking and it affected several tables nearby. with the prices of the food here, and the excellent quality the last thing you need is your meal being ruined like that.

Went to the Happy Seasons for my birthday, me and the girlfriend have been many times before and the fact that probably buffet type restaurants are cheaper than this place should not put anyone off in going to the Happy Seasons. We?e been to some off the more expensive restaurants in Chinatown and come away a little disappointed - not here though. Overall excellent value for money - oh yeah try the won ton soup and battered King prawns :)

I love Mexican food and I was expecting to be disappointed, how wrong... from first seeing the front of the of restaurant, I could tell this was going to be the real deal - no cheesy clichés and not a Mexican hat in sight - high quality fresh honest tasty food, very high standard of detail and finishing both inside and out, I had a beef burrito with all the trimmings. I thought the drinks were pricey but then it was an ?nnocent smoothy?rather than a cheap can of pop. What can I say, I expect Barburrito will be across the uk within 5 years - I wonder if they sell shares! Little Mexico has arrived in Manchester, yum yum.

Just visited Barburrito for the first time based on a reader recommendation on Sugarvine. I had a chargrilled steak burrito, with a mild tomato salsa and guacamole. All made fresh in front of me. Food fit for a lord ! Also anyone out there visiting - try the coffee !!

SPECIAL !!!!!!!!!!!! Simple Food, Great Ingredients, Freshly Cooked and very affordable. Reminds me of when I used to live in California (I suspect Manchester being compared to California may be a first)

A refreshing change from the usual lunchtime sarnie. The burritos are generous in size and the fillings, chosen to your own preference, are both fresh and appetizing! Definitely recommend a look but be careful not to get addicted...I? on my third meal there this week!!

I tried eating at Barburrito just before Christmas after it was described as being the best place to have a light lunch or evening meal in Manchester. A lofty claim!! But one that after numerous visits to the place is entirely justified. Barburrito is a Mexican grill, with a very simple menu of burritos, tacos and quesadillas. All of the food tasted so fresh, and having spent a large amount of time in South American captures the essence of Mexican fast food, The flavours are great, the place looks stunning yet unpretentious and the price is amazing. Grilled chicken burrito, large coke and nachos for £4.50. This restaurant deserves some serious commendation and is a great addition to the Manchester food and drink scene.

A cold and wet night was quickly put aside upon entering this attractive and atmospheric restaurant. The menu is more than ample with an excellent range of dishes. The fillet steak is highly recommended as is the cheese platter. Service was pleasant but a little slow. Overall: Nice place, good food but worth the wait. I will revisit.

Great food, wonderful cocktails and fantastic setting, in all a wonderful evening. Will be recommending it to all my friends and family!

On arrival we were pleasantly welcomed and shown through to the new, airy, two sectioned dining area. The service was pleasant and attentive initially and we were quickly looked after for our drinks and food order. We had a mildly pleasant glass of the house Claret to go with our food. The starters we had were Mussels in a very agreeable, if voluminous, scrumpy sauce and a delicious, if ever so slightly too cold, soup. As we were there on a Friday Night and having a maximum of £20 fix per head, the choices were probably less than you would normally expect, although sufficiently varied to cover most tastes I would have said. My wife and I both went for the Roast Lamb. For some reason any offer of condiments didn't materialise in our little corner of the restaurant despite there appearing to be plenty on offer elsewhere. By the time we realised we couldn't be bothered to ask for them, but it was a slightly annoying oversight on the part of the waiting staff. The Lamb was wonderfully cooked, but was slightly fatty. I did ask for extra gravy which turned up neatly in a little pot with spoon for ladling across my food; a nice little touch. Vegetables turned up in a shared dish and all mixed in together, which might have been a pain if we hadn't both liked all of the vege therein. Again it was all very pleasant without really taking us to epicurean heights. Finally puddings were a sticky toffee pudding (not as good as the Ivy's, according to the missus!) So all-in-all, a pleasant and enjoyable experience without really being the culinary delight we had been anticipating. Informal discussions with the staff however did start to shed some light on this. The place has recently had major overhauls, the new seating area, new Kitchen where less than 4 months old. I fear that the English Lounge may not be able to live up to its newly won reputation unless it irons out some of the 'niggles' that can just take make the difference between OK and great. I do wish them all the best of luck.

great food, they also do take away

Very good standard of restaurant, excellent cooking and friendly service!. La Tasca watch out. Definitely one of the best Spanish restaurants in town for consistency, and I've eaten regularly at most of them. Give it a go. A real treat and great atmosphere,,,,, great food.

Good food, nice staff. Food was an average price, good choice.

The food here is just excellent and also a little different to your usual Bar / Restaurant menu restrictions. Can't recommend highly enough and the staff are fantastic and knowledgeable. Worth every penny. The upstairs restaurant, I believe which has just been built is a beautifully done, relaxed atmosphere in stylish setting with subtle, well-chosen background music. I would highly recommend a visit just to view the lavish decor, hanging chandlers, and highly impressive waiting staff. Well Done.

Good quality italian food with style great location, free parking