Reviews in Manchester

I have visited Sweet Mandarin many times and the food is delicious and the service friendly and efficient. I brought some friends from London to the restaurant and had a brilliant time. I've just bought their book too and can't wait to read it. If you've not tried Sweet Mandarin you must! Also northern quarter is a great spot now - buzzing and cool.

This is a restaurant with a good atmosphere. It has a bonus in that you can take your own drinks in with you which of course helps to keep prices down. Service is excellent and the food is of a really good quality. Chefs specials include rice or nan bread and at around £8.00 for the dearest dish is really reasonable. They provide all your glasses also for your drinks. Give this place a try you will not be disappointed.

This is an absolute gem of a restaurant - shame we've only just found it!! We've been twice in two weeks! The food is outstanding and very tasty with a huge choice, and unlike many other restaurants, they appreciate your business and are so friendly. We've had the meat meze each time and it is stunning - but be warned there is plenty so don't have a snack before you go! I highly recommend this restaurant, you will not be disappointed.

Went to the Hare & Hounds on friday evening for a quick tea, and I have to say the food was lovely when it eventually arrived, one hour late. So would recommend this place for the views and the food, but not for service or speed of service.

i went here for my works nite out on 9.05.2008, i found the service was great from start to end, there was a massive party of us and this did not effect the standard, i would definitely recommend this restaurant to any body who wants a good night out for fantastic value.

Absolutely superb food, the entire meal was delicious but the amuse bouche of a mini bakewell tart was to die for. I can't stop thinking about it neither can my dining partner. The atmosphere was fabulous, the staff were equally fabulous. The view of Exchange Square made it all the more spectacular. I will definitely dine here again and recommend it to my friends.

excellent service, friendly manner, good cuisine very clean and we go every month 5 stars..

My boyfriend and I ate here yesterday, and having arrived at 6.15pm we were too late for the tapas offer of 3 for £10. We ordered around 8 dishes altogether including bread, a beer, and glass of wine (which was fantastic), and our bill was £57. Pricey, but well worth it. You will pay 25-30% more than in La Tasca, but it is worth every penny. Fab food, nice service, great experience.

I was pleasantly surprised with Cinnamon. The restaurant has a lovely decor, a great menu and the staff give exceptional service - I'll be back!

We were recommended Sweet Mandarin by many work colleagues and decided to go try the restaurant. I decided to try their new cocktail Mandarin Jazz and i wasn't disappointed. The food was tasty and plentiful. I certainly was impressed with the service and food. I will be recommending Sweet Mandarin to many more work colleagues.

we sat down in La Piazza at 9.10pm for a 9.15pm booking, We ordered a bottle of wine at 9.15pm. At 9.25pm we approached the bar, to be told the wine was on its way. We said we was ready to order food, and were told that he could not take our food order, and he would send some one over shortly, at 9.35pm we decided to leave. On the way out, we approached a member of staff at the desk, we said we were leaving as nobody had come over to take our order, she said the delay in our arrival of our drinks was that there was a problem with the bar, an we told her that we were still waiting to order food, and she said there was only one member of staff who could take the food order and that was her self. We told her that this obviously doesn't work, and she replied well it does actually. at that point we left "the customer is always right"

Simply awful! Tried The John Gilbert carvery on a Saturday evening and experienced the worst meal I have had in a very long time. Indifferent staff on the carvery, dried meats that had been sat under warming lamps for too long, cauliflower cheese that looked and smelt rancid (and should have been thrown away not offered for sale), veggies that were dried out as they too had been standing for far too long, roast potatoes that were not only cold but black and rotten and 'gravy' that was like an oil slick. I certainly won't be returning or recommending this place to anyone. Such as shame for what could be a superb restaurant in this historic building and village.

I was there last night with my fiance and we had a lovely time , the staff were very professional and the food was FANTASTIC. I had a chicken and pinenut pasta for my starter which was a bit rich but neither the less lovely . I would highly recommend the florentina pizza and the peppered fillet steak both of which are a good choice . We finished our meal with lemoncello which was served ice cold and very refreshing. I would urge anyone to try this great city centre restaurant .

well worth visiting. tried first time a year ago and was hooked!! great food and very good service. would recommend, been going since even though i live 40 miles away

Ordered 'Spring Deer' banquet for two. Quality of food and service was excellent. Would eat here any time, best Chinese restaurant outside of 'Chinatown'

Once inside the stunning building you could be in any stylish city centre diner if it wasnt for the very reasonable prices. Fascinating interior creates a great atmosphere, and the menu is brilliant. Huge selection of different Indian dishes all clearly explained. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here and the attention of the genuinely friendly staff makes the evening pleasantly memorable. Superb food and a different experience all together from the usual Indian restaurant.

Fantastic restaurant! Food is really yummy with some really authentic Malay dishes that I haven't seen in other Malay restaurants in the UK. There are always specials along with the main menu. Loads of options for veggies and all reasonably priced compared to elsewhere in the city. Restaurant also has full disabled access. Service is great, friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Nice touches such as the waiting staff ask if you're ready for your next course. The owners are usually around and always take the time to talk to you/ask if you've enjoyed your meal. Decor is beautiful and modern but not pretentious. This restaurant is great for any event, whether it be a romantic meal for 2 or a group night out. It's the only restaurant in Manchester that has ever inspired me to write a review!

We visited on the 28/4/08, the restaurant wasn't particularly busy for a Sunday night but we had a 40 min wait for the food which went it arrived was cold and disappointing. The menu is very limited and the prices are high compared to the portions and quality. We will not be returning! Bar prices are high too.