Reviews in Manchester

Been to the John Gilbert many times particularly like their curry and a drink night on a Thursday but no one could tell me if any of the curries were gluten free including the chef, as they were bought in. Surely if you are classed as a chef you would want to be made aware of the ingredients in the food you are serving to your customers in order to offer any dietary advice if required.

Nice meal. Great atmosphere. Good wine. What else would you want?

20 april had my birthday night there wid family was beautiful food great service best italian restaurant eva. maria anthony manning

Disappointing! No warm welcome, no waitress/waiters-pricey food.....didn't stay to eat....tables dirty...felt a bit scruffy...gutted

Just love this place great food and wine and great value. Everyone is made welcome and the very friendly staff cannot do enough for you. No one is ever hurried, and we frequently crash out in the bar area after our meal. Back next saturday bring it on.

Lovely pub, lovely friendly staff, great views, great food-good value for money!

Visited the area on business for a couple of weeks and happened to stumble upon the waggon looking for a place to eat. As soon as you walk through the door you are treated like a local by the friendly and attentive staff, nothing was too much trouble. I have eaten here about five times now, each time i tried something different from the menu,I haven't been disappointed yet.The food was freshly made, piping hot and delicious. Say no more :-)

We used to love the place but over recent months service has been really awful. Last three visits, we did not find the place as friendly and last time we had takeaway there was a mistake in our order (overpaid) but when I called back, I was told it was all my fault and not even a single word of appreciation of our problem was given. Actually we were expecting just an apology but none was offered. Food was still nice but we are not going back again. What a shame.

Been to 1847 regularly for the last 6 months or so. The food is superb, wine choices are lovely. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. The only negative thing I would have to say about this restaurant is that it's ventilation isn't very good and you can leave smelling of food. If they can sort this I'd give it 10/10 every time.

On our first visit, we saw on the wall at the entrance that we were to find a table, note the order number and place the order at the bar. So, we went in and started looking for a table. There were quite a few to choose from. A nearby waitress asked 'can I help you' with a clear attitude. We said we were just looking for a table, in which she responded that we had to 'sign in at reception'. So, off we trotted to 'reception', thinking she would follow and serve us. She didn't follow, and we were left standing there waiting for someone to come over. Whilst we were there, we noticed a small chalkboard, with faded chalk writing on , saying please wait here to be seated. A scruffy young man strolled over to us, and asked if 'we were alright'. I asked for a table for 2 and he said we would have to wait 15 minutes. Unsure as to why this was, as I had just walked round the pub to see numerous spare tables, I asked if all the tables were reserved. The young man, shrugged his shoulders, and said 'ummm some of them', so I asked why we couldn't sit at a table which wasn't reserved. Again he said '15 minute wait'. There were no reserved signs on any of the empty tables I had seen. I then asked what the correct procedure to get a table is, as the information supplied by the door is completely different to the faded chalked instruction on the small chalkboard on this 'reception desk'. He just looked at me, not knowing how to respond, presumably because he doesn't know himself. How can a quiet pub justify a 15 minute wait for a table on a Monday evening, with approx half of the tables vacant? What is the point in having 2 conflicting instructions on how to be seated & get served? How can the staff not know the correct procedure in which customers should follow in order to be seated and served. How can a pub/restaurant have such unmotivated and attitude-y staff and expect to attract new customers and keep them loyal? As you may have guessed, we didn't stay to find out what the food was like. I would avoid this place at all costs. It may look aesthetically pleasing, both internally and externally, but the staff were enough to put me off.

I have been going into the metropolitan in west didsbury for many years with a group of local friends. therefore i feel well placed to write an honest and frank review. For a long time now this place has been slipping in standards based largely on the fact that it is a busy place. because of this, the staff have become lethargic, disinterested and arrogant. The biggest problem however is the management who at best are inept incompetent and frankly laughable, led by big mel, who makes basil fawlty look good. When she is not picking on people with learning difficulties - or bullying staff on minimum wage, she can be guaranteed to be overseeing a dirty bar, slow service and TGI Fridays standard food. She does however manage to do it in a snooty manner which implies that she is slightly better than you - which clearly shes not otherwise she wouldn't work there You will not be able to get served quickly on a Friday and Saturday - you will not be able to move in there on a Sunday because of toddlers crawling on the floor - during the week, mothers with oversized prams will block the entire space - ordering their coffee and cake (making it last 2 hours) - which inevitably slows down service because the staff cant work the coffee machine The food is very average, and gets away with it because its not a bad building which papers over some of the very large cracks. I would recommend most of the other places on burton rd as being better. In conclusion the met is at the moment the place to go for people with little imagination on a friday or saturday. It will however die a death in much the same way as other crazily busy places have over the last few years. This is because the EIGHT managers are basically children who have no idea what they are doing and will sink the place. Average prices: Pint - £4.20 Wine - £18 per bottle Meal for 2 with drinks - £70 Bottle of Peroni - £4 Vodka and orange - £5

Delicious Indian food, would definitely recommend it. Don't be put off by the bar like frontage, it's simply a restaurant.

I wont be going to the owls again, the service i received last time was awful. I booked a table for 7oclock for two and even though we arrived 10 mins early it was 25 mins until we got our food order took and then 20 mins later we were still sat there while other people in had come in later and ordered later were being shown to their tables, when i approached the waitress to say we had been waiting ages i just got told we halve to wait for a able to become free i said well other people who came in after us have been shown tables i.e a couple came 20 mins after us which her relpy was silent so I said I would please like to cancel booking she then said ok, which I thought was rude no customer service at I understand things like this can get mixed up but not even a sorry or anything, I will take my custom elsewere in future.

Terrible atmosphere, food poor at best, cold, bad quality, service slow, staff and management ignorant bordering on rude. All in all a terrible experience.

The service is excellent ,the staff are friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is brilliant for adults and children all are made welcome.Thank you

Myself, my partner and our son dined here a few eeks agi. We consider ourselves connoisseurs of Turkish food having tried pretty much all the Turkish restaurants in the Manchester area over the years. I can honestly say Saray is the best by far - a huge cut above its competitors (Turkish delight) and a more modern atmosphere to dine. The only downside was having to wait nearly an hour for our food but we did arrive at the busiest time (sat night) although we did book. The reason for our wait was apparently lots of people ordered mixed grill at the same time and their grill wasn't big enough - so my only criticism is get a bigger grill since my guess is given the menu - a fair few folk will want grilled meat. Other than this, we are definitely turning our back on the other local Turkish venues and making Saray our number one choice.

Somewhere different with freshly cooked food using freshly purchased ingredients. Try Zaytoon for a refreshing change.

Had a fabulous night at the Owls, 30th birthday and engagement party. Food was fantastic and staff were great, very polite and helpful. Thank you for making our night a very special one, hopefully we weren't too loud!!!!