Reviews in Manchester City Centre

Fantastic food, what a great place less than £10.00 per head for food and a beer... well done !!

My wife and I go into Manchester every week to sample the flavours of what the city has to offer, my wife suggested going to a place called 'The English Lounge', located not too far from the Arndale Centre, an establishment, recommended by a friend of hers who had dinned there before and had enjoyed it herself. We had a drink in the bar as we arrived about 10mins before our booking time to get relax and get a feel for the place. You look around and can tell a lot of thought has gone into the place. We had placed in front of us a beautifully presented and designed menu, offering a very varied choice of both, continental meals, and English dishes. The meal was perfection! 10/10 at the end of the meal (Both feeling very full and had 2 bottles of wine plus the 2 bottles of water to keep us standing up right). I can only thank the staff for being both friendly, and delightful in their approach and mannerism's. When we left I explained to the manger we had not had service like that from a waiter more helpful for a long time. Last note this place is a must for anyone wanting the best of Manchester, and highly rate this establishment, as a must for both dining and sampling a great range of wines and real ales. Mr. & Mrs. Goodayle.

Went to English Lounge on a Friday night and the whole evening was brilliant, entertaining and a great start to the weekend. Huge portions!! It was well worth it as the price for a main dish alone can be under £6.00. Our table was delighted with the service, drinks we constantly refilled. We couldn? finish our main courses & next time (there will definitely be a next time!) would probably just opt for mains! A brilliant, lavishly furnished restaurant - perfect for drinking copious amounts of wine with delicious food. Brilliant!

Gorgeous cocktails, lovely food (red pepper soup is to die for), fantastic views and great service. Will certainly visit again.

I have been many times and it always maintains a very high standard. The food is excellent and always fresh and authentic. The staff are professional, very polite and efficient. It's ideal for theatregoers - if you tell them, you can have an aperitif, three courses, coffee and pay, easily in under an hour. If you want a leisurely meal however, it is advisable to tell them that you are in no rush. Overall, excellent food, good service and not expensive.

We were a party of 6 over the holiday period but were seated immediately. The food was both superb and plentiful, as no one had been checking the prices when ordering the bill (including 4 starters, 3 bottles of wine, beer, 2 desserts and coffee) of £180 was exceptional

I have eaten at Villagio on two occaisions with two different groups of friends, both times have been excellent. The staff are friendly and the service is very good. I will most certainly take other friends there in the future.

easily the grandest restaurant we have been to in manchester,and the food aws excellent.went to the groucho in amsterdam last week and that was good too. if you like steak OUTSTANDING.

The food was excellent, location very good but the service was poor. Waiter seemed uninterested that main course was going cold whilst waiting for vegetables to be served and was at times rude.

Been going to El Rincon now for a good few years, I highly recommend the tapas, (love the mussels) have yet to sample the calamari, every time I order it's not on the menu. Great atmosphere and friendly staff and the owner used to play for Stockport County!

Enjoyed one of the best meals out all year at this fabulous restaurant. The atmosphere was fantastic, the restaurant itself totally gorgeous and the service perfect. My food really was incredible. So much so that I am busy taking to Room about using it as a wedding venue. Go before everyone else finds out about Manchester's newest, best and coolest place for dinner.

A lovely place, warm atmosphere, good food and good service!

Im from Surrey and was told to visit the English Lounge, for a true English Experience, and let me tell you it was....The food was excellent, and of good value, a good choice and range of continental dishes, cooked perfect, I couldn't hardly move to get to the cinema, a great place to eat, and drink some good ranges of beers.

An uplifting experience, even if you were to pop your head in the 'English Lounge', staff, apart from being outstanding in service, were approachable, and funny!!! The food, beautiful, plentiful, and more presentable than some other expensive restaurants I have visited....Well done on the re-furbishment, a real experience.

I love Grinch, have been going for years but can only get to it once a year now since we moved. It? consistently good, reliable and the attitude of the staff refreshing. Unpretentious food well executed, presented and at a good value. I don? know why they are not on Sugarvine, so that everyone knows about them.

My first visit here was at the least, very very entertaining. The service was top notch. For example, our lively host, seeing there was only 2 of us, went out of his way to find us a cosy table for 2. The food was excellent - and you do get lots of it so come hungry! Throughout our meal the waiters made sure we were at ease - and this was on a busy Saturday night. I'd definitely return again and again.

Went to Velvet on a Wednesday night and the whole evening was brilliant. Huge portions!! They do an offer of a starter & main for £11.95 from 3-7pm & it was well worth it as that? the price for a main dish alone. Our table had mussels to start, and a mixed combo (mussels were delicious) and then Moroccan Lamb (beautifully cooked on a tomato-stew like base) and a sirloin steak with masses of chips & a huge salad. We couldn? finish our main courses & next time (there will definitely be a next time!) would probably just opt for mains! A brilliant, intimate, lavishly furnished restaurant - perfect for drinking copious amounts of wine with delicious food. Brilliant!

unbelievable, definitely the best chinese restaurant in europe.