Reviews in Manchester City Centre

I had lunch here today and just had a starter of an assortment of gnocchi in a wonderful garlicky cream sauce. I had to wait a long time for the meal, but was worth the wait. I will definitely go again.

Definately the best Chinese in Manchester at the moment!!

Do not let the modest entrance to this city centre institution fool you. The Armenian Taverna is quite possibly one of the best restaurants that Manchester can boast and the best thing is, that it is truly without any of the pretensions which many of the so called ?tyle?eateries in the city come loaded with. Unless however you are a regular to Armenian cuisine, do not choose from the menu yourself. Instead allow the owner, Matise, who? larger than life character is barely contained within the four walls of the building to make recommendations for you; his knowledge and passion for the food which this venue creates is magical and well worth reserving a table for alone. The exquisite menu is complimented further by a wine list of equally unpretentious but well sought out and enjoyed labels, and the Armenian Taverna is also one of very few establishments to stock Ch?au Musar. There are few restaurants in Manchester that can compete with this restaurant which must be seen to be believed.

Quality food, superb service. An outstanding dining experience on the canals of Manchester. Highly recommended!

A truly enjoyable experience. Staff were subtly attentive, genuinely friendly, knowledgeable, about the product as a whole as well as being very confident in discussing wine, dessert options etc. I felt that they were really enjoying being there, almost as much as me, but not quite I expect.

The food is exceptional, the service outstanding and the atmosphere brilliant. I can't wait to go back and try the thai section upstairs.

30 seconds away from the bright lights of the trendy modern bars and clubs that make up the Printworks sits the very old, but nevertheless magnificent Sinclairs Oyster Bar. Nicknamed 'The shambles', the building is a small wooden hut with two floors where the crowd, old and young alike come for an after work drink or to start a night on the town. Anything goes!! It has to be seen to be beleived, you will fall in love with the friendly atmosphere and the cheap beer, (Homebrew no less. The pils is lethal!) The pub was moved after the manchester bomb in 1996 and withstood the bomobs of WW2, the history is literally on the walls!! It proves to be a second home to many mancunian drinkers. Sitting outside in the nice weather is a must!!! The grubs not bad either!

I visited on 29/11/03 at 8.30pm. We were given a very dark corner. The music was so loud that conversation was impossible. Good starters but when has spare ribs, tuna in mayo and plain chicken legs been Greek. We were also over charged for drinks. Very dissapointed. Next time Dimitris

Arrived one lunchtime and had the largest portions didn't eat dinner till 9.30 !!!

even though there are stair's to this restaurant my nana is 70 and struggles getting up stairs but when we come here she is up there first as she knows how good the food is.this is the best restaurant in china town

me and my husband have visited the restaurant twice now and the service and food is excellent. the staff are very friendly and polite, nothing is to much trouble for them. we will definetly be going again and recommend it to anyone.

Great concept for a restaurant. One you must try!

If you're a hardcore noodle professional like me - this is the place. While the subtle and amazingly fresh flavours of each dish compliment each other perfectly, the fiery added chilli (optional -for the die-hard spice fans) gives it a conclusive kick up the *** giving the whole meal a satisfying and extrememly delicious taste....I don't believe the flavours created at tampopo can be beaten at any other pan-asian restaurant that I know of, and I 've had some experience! I could go on and on, but if you're looking for very quick, fresh cuisine at a quirky, people-watching location, get yourself down to Albert Square.

My sister had her wedding reception at Stock and it was fantastic! The staff were superb and the food second to none - all 7 courses! I can't recommend it enough if you want a "city" wedding. It might cost that bit extra but worth every penny.

This place is, like my review suggests, outstanding. When you first walk in the restaurant, the interior isn't very welcoming. It kind of reminded me of an indoor swimming pool, but as soon as you pass the first test, and go through the second door to the actual restaurant, it's top quality through and through.

Lunch at the Lowry was excellent. The food was delicious and light, simple and value for money. The service is what you'd expect from a five star hotel owned by Rocco Forte, in suroundings that are designed to make you feel special without the intimidating and cold atmosphere of other fine dining establishments...dinner is next on my hit list and I won't be driving!

Grinch is definitely a pesonal favourite of mine- it's so cosy and has such a great atmosphere. The food is excellent and is better than the standard of most wine- bar-restaurant type establishments. I had a Duck Pizza which was fab and only £5 during happy hour. My favourite food here is their Special Chicken- it is a real must as no-where else does anything as good! Proof that independant places like this really can do better than all the chains that seem to dominate Manchester these days.

The address is a bit misleading being at the back of the buildings at the corner of Deansgate and Quay Street, but well worth finding his little gem. Very handy for the The Opera House, The Triangle, and Castlefield on nights out in the city centre, and we often make an 8 mile round trip just for a special lunch time meet-up. An informal atmosphere and cordial welcome awaits you, and questions on the dishes are welcomed with friendly, enthusiastic advice. The food is fantastic - try a few tapas followed by Paella and the odd glass of red wine.