Reviews in Manchester

As party of four who were visiting Manchester for a meeting, we decided to give Arnero a try as it was close to our hotels. We were more than happy with the service and the standard of the food. Between us we had two starters and four different main courses with various breads and rice dishes. The food was tasty, the portions were generous and the service could not be faulted. The only small criticism was that the menus were a bit sticky where food had been spilt on them. We have recommended the restaurant to colleagues and will be back at some point in the not too distant future.

Visited on a very busy bank holiday Monday despite this service was good and food was tasty as always. Thanks to Adele and her team for a great time. Always one of our favourites to visit locally and would highly recommend

Visited Saturday May 27th and couldn't have been happier. Chose to have a table outside as the weather was lovely. Food was fantastic, I had the mixed meat sosatie (good amount of spice) and my wife had the malay curry. The staff pleasant and attentive. With being in at 5 we also caught the 2 for £10 on cocktails, bonus. Will definitely be going back to sample more mixed plates.

2nd Visit for Breakfast, fantastic experience the Server was a great customer experience. Food was exceptional very friendly staff. New favourite place to eat

New place for us, I visited about 4 months earlier with friends and now brought the family to try The Drop! Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it, fresh flavours and spicy sauces were excellent. Already organised my next return to take friends, just got to book in!

Food was beautiful and the staff where very friendly. I would definitely go back

This is not the first time we have visited and it is always a positive visit. Food and service spot on

2 adults 2 children, arrived 15 mins early for a 5:30pm booking but table was ready for us. Food was good, but we had to wait 40 minutes for our food (which we didn't mind as we could see it was busy), then had to wait 30 minutes for our desserts to arrive. This wouldn't normally bother us, but just as our desserts arrived we were asked to hurry up as the next customers were waiting for the table. This was hardly our fault as we were made to wait for our food orders. I feel the correct approach should have been to tell the people waiting that there was a delay on their table due to the kitchen being backed up, not rushing the people still eating.

2 adults 2 children, arrived 15 mins early for a 5:30pm booking but table was ready for us. Food was good, but we had to wait 40 minutes for our food (which we didn't mind as we could see it was busy), then had to wait 30 minutes for our desserts to arrive. This wouldn't normally bother us, but just as our desserts arrived we were asked to hurry up as the next customers were waiting for the table. This was hardly our fault as we were made to wait for our food orders. I feel the correct approach should have been to tell the people waiting that there was a delay on their table due to the kitchen being backed up, not rushing the people still eating.

As a fellow South African I expected a little more Saffa food. Not everyone enjoys hot and spicy but since it is called Chakala I suppose it works. Maybe add some favourites like Bobotie, small black potjies with beef pot jie kos and so on. Overall not bad but expected more.

Lovely little family run restaurant that produces amazing food at very reasonable prices. Have now been 4 times and every visit has been excellent. Service is friendly and quick. Try it , you’ll not be disappointed!

Excellent quality food, authentically Italian cuisine & friendly, attentive staff with relaxed atmosphere in city centre of vibrant Manchester. Speed of service “typically Italian” & not rushed, so expect to be in the restaurant couple hours for 3 courses.

Fantastic place! Food and staff are amazing

Lovely meal from the two course menu before a show. Service friendly and quick. Food fantastic

Me and my partner had the early bird 3 course meal. The food was gorgeous and the service was excellent really nice play. We will be back and will be recommending to family and friends.

Excellent food welcoming staff highly recommend this restaurant top notch service and will go back again enjoy

Nice meal and surroundings Would definitely go again

I’ve walked past this restaurant for years. Finally booked it last week. Atmosphere is fabulous, food is fabulous and the staff are amazing. Just the right amount of interaction. This will be our place of choice for future meals and date nights. If you haven’t tried Gio, please do you will not be disappointed x