Reviews in Manchester

A couple of friends and I went to the White Rooms for lunch on a Saturday in August 2011 and were really disappointed. The food was actually quite good but let down by terrible service. There were three waitresses on staff, none of whom seemed to have much experience in waiting tables but were pretty content to chat to each other and some regulars and ignore us. We were only offered one drink, had to repeatedly get their attention (which was not easy!) to request condiments/coffee/the bill and when we ordered three cappuccino's we served cold, regular coffees with a chocolate dusting - not quite like any cappuccino I've ever seen and all the worse for being cold!! It wasn't obvious whether they always serve cold coffee or whether it was cold due to the 15 minutes that elapsed between the order and the delivery. To make it even worse, the unsteady hand of the waitress poured it out all over the saucers - which we were left to clean up. In the end, we didn't even complain as the waitresses clearly didn't understand the basics of good service so it seemed pointless. It took us almost two hours to get through lunch due to the very slow service, which I could sympathise with if they were having a busy lunch but they weren't - the restaurant was half full and the waitresses were standing around chatting for the most part. It will be a while before I try the White Rooms again, although the food (we had salads and chips) was actually good, it was incidental to a pretty rubbish experience.

I visited here with friends four friends last night for the first time (we previously have been loads of times and enjoyed in when it was Baroccos) The refurbishment was excellent and much needed and the food was fine (not fantastic) but enjoyable apart from my starter brushetta with goats cheese as the brushetta was burnt. As soon as we arrived we ordered a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc as we do in all the restaurants we visit monthly when we meet up. We ordered a second bottle at the table but they had run out and offered us a bottle of rose Prosecco instead which was lovely and refreshing. My complaints about the restaurant are: There was no gap between courses - the garlic bread arrived with the starter followed by the main course with no time lapse and the next thing we were being asked about sweets. The young staff must have asked us about seven times how are evening went and by 10:00 they were clearing up behind us drying and clattering all the knives and forks and obviously anxious to get rid of us. So as we are used to our relaxing evenings locally at the former Baroccos, Toby Inn Edgworth, San Marino Belmont, Budda Lounge Ramsbottom, this was not the case. The bill, we couldn't believe - it was extortionate for what we had as two of us just ate pasta. It came to over £30 per head and we had only had two bottles of wine. Normally we drink at least four or five for that price and are left to chill and relax. The Sauvignon Blanc was priced at an amazing £20 per bottle and the Prosecco £18. The mark up on these nice but average wines was way too much and the young staff clearly wanted to leave early - so we were left very much disappointed and will be sticking to our regular haunts from now on - which is a shame as it is very local.

Brilliant! We had a really lovely meal here on Tuesday 16 August 2011 and we thought it was well worth a recommendation. The restaurant looks very plain from the outside but don't be put off by this; the inside is pleasant, modern with nice fittings, lighting etc. We had a nice booth seat with a circular table we thought was nice. The menu is traditional Indian food with some special dishes included. For starters we had poppadoms, chutneys, a mixed starter and onion bhajis. The onion bhajis were enormous and would hardly fit on the plate. What I liked was that they were crispy and had no soggy bits of onion inside them. We also especially liked one of the chutneys the starters came with it was a red sweet and sour concoction - I could have eaten the whole pot! All of the starter food was delicious, hot, spicy and nicely presented. The starters came with fresh salad and lemon. For the main course we had a tandoori shaslick with salad, lamb madras, vegetable curry sauce, plain rice and chips. We were really impressed with the quality of the food. The meat was fantastic with no stringy bits and the madras sauce was really tasty. The portions were LARGE. We gave the meal 10/10. I would add that the service was nice and friendly and I had house wine with my meal which was nice and very drinkable. There were two of us and the meal came to under £40 which we thought was very reasonable given what we had! Helen

This place is amazing. You may have to wait a while if its busy but the food is top quality and fresh. The desserts are too much for one person! The view fantastic from the restaurant window as well. Well worth travelling to. Not expensive and generous helpings. Homemade pies and great fish. We travelled a fair way to try it and were not disappointed. We'll be regulars.

visited the stables for the first time yesterday, food delicious, service quick and friendly,highly recommended.

great Spanish feel to the place will deffo be back ,love that all the staff were Spanish as it gave me chance to freshen up my Spanish ,turns out I'm not that good but picked up a few new words thanks will be back x

been here 3 times now ,the food ,staff and atmosphere all all great,really nice place,and well priced food, meatballs and lentils are really tasty will be back soon ,

Great food, great atmosphere, live music on Tuesday night. A little gem! A great all rounder.

Authentic Spanish restaurant. Each time I go I feel like I am in Spain. Great place!

This is seriously the best curry place in town I wont eat anywhere else. The staff are great and I am never disappointed.

Only to recommend somewhere different! Waited 20 mins at a table - no service offered, not even 'someone will be with you shortly! '-wasn't even busy at lunch time.

Easily the greatest wine shop outside London, no other wine shop in Bolton, Manchester or anywhere in the North can come close to the range of wines T.Wright stock. I have re visted T.Wright many times and have always been given excellent advise by the friendly staff. This place is a must for any wine lover.

Fantastic restaurant, lovely food and reasonably priced. Been here several times and since it has become Sugo it just keeps getting better ! Last night me and my friends had a lovely 2 course meal and even had to take some home because we were stuffed ! Highly recommended - best place outside of Manchester !

Close down the place. Because I am so disappointed on your food and service. I felt sick after visit your place.

I went with my family to the Shoulder of mutton in Ramsbottom for lunch after a walk up Holcombe Hill. The Pub was well presented but that is the only thing that I could say was positive. We were not greeted at the door or at all for over 5 mins. The Menu was not presented to us and no recommendations made. The food when it did arrive ! over 25 mins !! it was,, all I can say is SMALL !!! A pie arrived that looked amazing but upon getting through the crust was left with a cave size area of pie dish with only five pieces of meat inside !! We ordered the fish at £13.00 which could only be described as a starter !!! One small fillet !!!! And a pudding of Lamb !! Which sounded fantastic but with only Half of it covered in Pastry was a let down. With the Whole Bill coming to just under £100 for 4 For just Mains and drinks. I feel that if you wish to try and serve fine food then you should aim for the whole package!!! Good Food, Good Service, Great Atmosphere !!! The Shoulder Of Mutton needs to up its game or just stick to what you are ,,,A pub that sells food

Came from Leeds with husband and visited for lunch on 9 Aug 2011 with 19 year old granddaughter who is at Man. Uni. Great choices on menu. Very welcoming host. Good value for money. We all enjoyed everything we had. What more can I say? Would definitely go again.

Went to Momentum Restaurant for a nice meal on sunday 7/08/2011 highly recommended service.Excellent food. Very relaxed atmosphere would recommend anyone go and try for themselves.

This restaurant (previously Madison's) is now under new management and is an Indian Restaurant. The staff and service are great and there are some really great dishes to try. They also do Thali, (a bit like tapas), so you can try a selection of different dishes.