Reviews in Manchester

I have to say we were rather disappointed with our dining experience. Our starters of one prawn and one salmon dish were in our opinion over-priced, especially the salmon, which was a very minimal portion. However, both were very tasty. The real disappointment for us however, was the cuts of chicken in the main courses. It never occurred to us that we would not be served breast meat, which has been our experience in all other Indian restaurants we frequent. The chicken appeared to a be a mix of mainly thigh and leg cuts- very little white meat. The sauces and spices however were again tasty. The service was very friendly but perhaps the menus especially the cuts of meat being used should have been explained to us. It is not what we would regard as good value for money.

Visited La Roma for the first time on Saturday night 6th March without prior booking. Although the restaurant was very busy we were accommodated without a problem. Very, comfortable and relaxing surroundings in the bar and restaurant areas. Excellent venue, excellent Host, excellent, staff, excellent service, excellent food. What more can one say?!!

what a fantastic first time in zouk... great food & loads of veggie for the girlfriend... lamb nahari was the best i've ever had & the palak paneer was tasty but a bit too much spinach leaf... cant wait till in Manchester again...

The food is always of a high standard. I've never had a bland meal here in comparison with a number of other very ordinary Indian restaurants/takeaways in the area. I work abroad in Peru where there is no Indian food and always really look forward to coming home and having an eat-in or takeaway meal from the Simla.

We visited Indigo for the first time on Friday night 5th March for my Birthday. We found the service and the quality of the food really good definitely the best in Farnworth, we will return soon.

Really good food and a pleasant atmosphere. A wide menu with Thai classics and specials that are less popular, really fresh and delicately prepared. Just over £40 for two courses for two people. We discovered this place by complete fluke - were fed up of the queues and hassle of the Trafford Centre so went for a drive - and struck lucky. Above the pub, the dark wooden tables and beams are contrasted by the light walls and high ceiling, and the light music allows for conversation (often about the food).

To be honest, I was a little skeptical about all the positive reviews I had had read regarding Buffet City. It all sounded too good to be true! However, the food was lovely. Even for a family member who is not 'keen' on Chinese cuisine; they enjoyed the variety and the atmosphere. Would I go again? Yes. It's situated in a great place; the heart of the city centre. It has the friendly environment, the gorgeous food and a reasonable bill at the end. Buffet City is great for groups to meet at. Couple/first dates - find a cosy restaurant somewhere. Families - great for all.

This is possibly one of the most stuck up restaurants i have ever eaten in. aside from the fact that there was a rat in the main dining room whilst we were eating the staff are rude and make you feel like you should be grateful to be eating there. the service is poor and our over all experience was shocking from start to finish! would not recommend this place to my worst enemy!!!!

I took my partner and five friends to Sanmini's last night, two of these 'curry virgins' and six of us totally new to South Indian food.. Wow, what a fantastic evening - the menu was explained, dishes recommended (hard to order when you don't know what goes with what, but we were helped with this with no rush or pressure), the service was fantastic.. And the food - amazing food! Wonderful flavours and fragrances, varying levels of 'hot' and 'not so hot' but nothing, even to our rather bland palates, was overpowering at all, no matter how spicy. Every member of our party tried something (more than one thing) new and every single one of us will be back again!

New Himalayas is an absolutely brilliant restaurant. I have been to many curry houses and find the food here by far the best! The Lamb Harrey Masala Ka Gosht (a spinach curry) is excellent. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. The Thali (a selction of three different curries with rice and bread) is a great choice for beginners!

I have visited this wonderful restaurant many times and each time I marvel at how fantastic it is! From the beautiful (and I mean BEAUTIFUL!)waiters, to the fabulous atmosphere and the delicious food there really is no better place to dine in Manchester in my opinion. Also great for celeb-spotting but go mid-week!

A recent visit to Retreat left me a little disappointed! The venue is lovely since it was done up and the atmosphere is great. You cant fault the service from the friendly staff but when it comes to the food im afraid I cant agree with the other reviews on here! We went in a big group and every single person agreed that the food was average and disappointing when you take into account the other great qualities of this restaurant. The menu is very poor and everything seemed to come with Roast Veg (soggy) and Chili Rice (cold and dry) i had a huge tuna steak which was extremely dry and chewy. The price is reasonable and I will go back and give the new menu a try when it comes out but only because I live down the road...I wouldnt make a trip to come here if I were you!

this is, if not then, probably one of the best curry houses in the north west! absolutely scrumptious cuisine, the service is brilliant, the atmosphere on the weekends is very good. its a business ran by an extremely friendly family but on the hole I enjoyed the experience and would love to go there once again. thanks for making the best curry in stockport. 5 STARS ***** !

WOW! I LOVE barburito so much. I recently visited the one in liverpool 1,its a special place.......

I took my mother here recently for her birthday on the special 3-course deal. We had the most wonderful evening and the food was very tasty. I have lived around Didsbury all my life and never ventured down the cobbles but now I wish I had! The staff were lovely, the chef's very professional in their open kitchen and the restaurant itself was a lovely little hidden gem! I have family visiting me very soon and I can't wait to show them this place. Well done No.4!

Not been to the John Gilbert before but friend told me about it.Great atmosphere on a Fri/Sat (one of the Corrie lot was in) had a meal with family Great Sunday Carvery making it a must for Mothers Day as getting booked up.

we've been regulars for 10 years and have never found a Nepalese/Indian restaurant better than this, raj and niel welcome you as if you were family and the food caters for every ones palet the gurkali chicken is the tastiest curry in Manchester ,forget rusholme get in the gurka you'll love it ...

what a great place to go and have a great meal. just to inform you, i found out that if you leave a tip for the staff, the staff actually only receive a £3 tip at the end of each night and the rest of the money goes to the management, so DON'T leave a tip!!!!! the lady running front of house seems to be a nice person when serving you, i overheard her speaking to a member of staff VERY NASTILY!!!