Eating out in Manchester
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Eating out in Manchester
I am taking the Mrs out for a meal in Manchester next Thursday evening. I am considering going to Dishoom but open to suggestions for any other places in and around the city centre.
Anyone been anywhere really nice recently? As with the above 'Eating out in Leeds ' Post, I am looking for more Fence Gate than Sycamore Farm.
Anyone been anywhere really nice recently? As with the above 'Eating out in Leeds ' Post, I am looking for more Fence Gate than Sycamore Farm.
Re: Eating out in Manchester
Too many to name
The Rice Bowl - chinese
Indian street kitchen - curry/kebabs
Evuna - tapas
The Rice Bowl - chinese
Indian street kitchen - curry/kebabs
Evuna - tapas
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Re: Eating out in Manchester
El Gato Negro for excellent tapas.
Sud Pasta in Ancoats is great option for pasta.
Gaucho for steak.
Sud Pasta in Ancoats is great option for pasta.
Gaucho for steak.
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Sapporo tapanyaki on Liverpool Road for chinese/Japanese
Bondobust on Oxford Street for picky Indian food. They brew their own beer as well.
The breakfasts at dishoom are amazing, I get one everytime
Bondobust on Oxford Street for picky Indian food. They brew their own beer as well.
The breakfasts at dishoom are amazing, I get one everytime
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Re: Eating out in Manchester
Dishoom is fine. Other options:
Hawksmoor
Kala
Another Hand
Erst
Higher Grounds
10 Tib Lane
Climat
They are the best places in town at the moment.
Hawksmoor
Kala
Another Hand
Erst
Higher Grounds
10 Tib Lane
Climat
They are the best places in town at the moment.
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Re: Eating out in Manchester
Dishoom is always a good pick, and for prime city centre the prices are reasonable .
For steak Hawksmoor , Fazenda or miller &carter though avoid Gaucho ( ludicrous pricing for just “ decent “ steak)
All the other suggestions on here are good and the choice in Manchester is quite staggering .
For steak Hawksmoor , Fazenda or miller &carter though avoid Gaucho ( ludicrous pricing for just “ decent “ steak)
All the other suggestions on here are good and the choice in Manchester is quite staggering .
Re: Eating out in Manchester
There's a lovely farmhouse style restaurant only 30mins drive or so away, does a lovely carvery but has high standards of it's patrons. Service with a smile and nothings too much for the staff.
Let me know if interested
Let me know if interested
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Re: Eating out in Manchester
El Gato Negro for Tapas
Hawksmoor for steak. IMO much nicer than Gaucho.
Hawksmoor for steak. IMO much nicer than Gaucho.
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Another vote for Sapporo it’s class. Took my mrs there last year for her birthday and she loved it. YouTube them
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Thaikun for great Thai
Fazenda for some South American meaty goodness.
Both in Spinningfields.
Fazenda for some South American meaty goodness.
Both in Spinningfields.
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i recently tried Australasia off Deansgate and although it is pretty pricey we had some great food in there and the staff where great
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Re: Eating out in Manchester
Went to Miller and Carter in Leeds last week for the first time and whilst the food was fine it was a very bland experience. It had an American chain restaurant feel about it. I personally much prefer Gaucho’s - has a more high-end feel to it and I prefer the Argentinian theme. Also having just checked both menus the prices seem comparable.AlargeClaret wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 8:23 amDishoom is always a good pick, and for prime city centre the prices are reasonable .
For steak Hawksmoor , Fazenda or miller &carter though avoid Gaucho ( ludicrous pricing for just “ decent “ steak)
All the other suggestions on here are good and the choice in Manchester is quite staggering .
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El Gato Negro is superb.
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Re: Eating out in Manchester
Dishoom is very good.
Miller & Carter.
Fazenda 100% recommend.
Nawaabs is a very good if you like Indian food it’s an all you can eat buffet but very good for the price.
Rudys, the best pizza you will ever have.
Miller & Carter.
Fazenda 100% recommend.
Nawaabs is a very good if you like Indian food it’s an all you can eat buffet but very good for the price.
Rudys, the best pizza you will ever have.
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Re: M&C , while the Manc centre one isn’t too “ chainy” there’s a local one to me ( though great steaks ) does indeed feel a bit “ brewers fayre” in its vibe .Rileybobs wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 10:14 amWent to Miller and Carter in Leeds last week for the first time and whilst the food was fine it was a very bland experience. It had an American chain restaurant feel about it. I personally much prefer Gaucho’s - has a more high-end feel to it and I prefer the Argentinian theme. Also having just checked both menus the prices seem comparable.
Gaucho’s been in Manc for seemingly ever and while it is indeed high end , always feels a tiny bit tacky with people taking pics of their food etc , though very professional set up.
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Re: Eating out in Manchester
Surprised we have got this many replies and not one person has mentioned…. Brewski, it’s a serious bit of tukka.
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Put off by Gaucho from their toilets - what was it Gordon Ramsey said about a restaurants toilets?
They’re seriously grubby
They’re seriously grubby
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Re: Eating out in Manchester
The manc eats on Instagram are the people to follow for recommendations on Food outlets in Manchester.
I’ll second Claretspadiham regarding Rudys pizza though.
I’ll second Claretspadiham regarding Rudys pizza though.
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Re: Eating out in Manchester
Yeah I've only been to the Leeds restaurant so can't speak for others, likewise with Gaucho's.AlargeClaret wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 12:54 pmRe: M&C , while the Manc centre one isn’t too “ chainy” there’s a local one to me ( though great steaks ) does indeed feel a bit “ brewers fayre” in its vibe .
Gaucho’s been in Manc for seemingly ever and while it is indeed high end , always feels a tiny bit tacky with people taking pics of their food etc , though very professional set up.
I'm a fairly regular visitor to Fazendas (also in Leeds, not Manc) and can concur with other recommendations, although the format isn't for every occasion.
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Re: Eating out in Manchester
If you are a bit of a foodie, ERST is absolutely top notch.
It's a small plate menu, a lot of the wines are natural wines... but the food is really top class. Its a nice buzzy vibe, relaxed staff. Definitely not your standard fair. Other similar foodie options include another hand, street urchin.... potentially kala if you want a nice bistro vibe.
If you were after something a bit safer the steaks and service at Hawksmoor are just about perfect. You do pay for it, but I'd say its worth the splurge.
I don't mind Dishoom. Probably prefer the brunch there to the normal menu.
It's a small plate menu, a lot of the wines are natural wines... but the food is really top class. Its a nice buzzy vibe, relaxed staff. Definitely not your standard fair. Other similar foodie options include another hand, street urchin.... potentially kala if you want a nice bistro vibe.
If you were after something a bit safer the steaks and service at Hawksmoor are just about perfect. You do pay for it, but I'd say its worth the splurge.
I don't mind Dishoom. Probably prefer the brunch there to the normal menu.
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Tattu is very good, it's pricey but I was blown away by some of the food.
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Re: Eating out in Manchester
Very decent list there. Have you tried Osma in Prestwich. Obv a bit out of the centre but looking at your list there I'm guessing it would be up your street.Granny WeatherWax wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 5:44 amDishoom is fine. Other options:
Hawksmoor
Kala
Another Hand
Erst
Higher Grounds
10 Tib Lane
Climat
They are the best places in town at the moment.
Re: Eating out in Manchester
Been once to El Gato Negro and was slightly underwhelmed if I’m honest.
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Yeah me too. Went a couple of weeks ago and thought it was expensive for small portions (yes , I do understand it's tapas) of variable quality tapas.Certainly wasn't terrible but , yes, "underwhelmed" describes my feelings too.
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Not made it up to Osma yet but heard very good things, it’s certainly on the list!Indecisive wrote: ↑Tue Jul 18, 2023 6:20 pmVery decent list there. Have you tried Osma in Prestwich. Obv a bit out of the centre but looking at your list there I'm guessing it would be up your street.
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Another shout for Evuna on Deansgate.
Albert's Shed is smart with a location next to the canal and has a large outdoor area for alfresco dining during the Summer months. Solid menu and good service.
Albert's Shed is smart with a location next to the canal and has a large outdoor area for alfresco dining during the Summer months. Solid menu and good service.
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Re: Eating out in Manchester
Quite like the Lebanese place in Spinningfields. Cote is a chain but I like it it and there are plenty of decent Tapas places.
Lavanter has just shut down in Rammy but have opened a place in Mcr I believe - not sure what it's called, which is not that helpful.
Lavanter has just shut down in Rammy but have opened a place in Mcr I believe - not sure what it's called, which is not that helpful.
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Osma is about the best restaurant in GM right now. There is a 2nd branch of it at Exhibition with Baratxuri, which is the old sister restaurant to Levanter.
Granny's list is about on the money and Erst is probably the best of the city centre places. You won't go wrong with Dishoom though. Get the Old Fashioned.
Granny's list is about on the money and Erst is probably the best of the city centre places. You won't go wrong with Dishoom though. Get the Old Fashioned.
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El Rincon de Rafa is great for Tapas, a hidden gem, diwn a back street adjacent to Deansgate.
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Tattu is fantastic