Reviews in Manchester

this is our favourite restaurant ever and believe me we have eaten in a lot of places. The food is brilliant every time and so is the service.........i would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

hi we use the china lounge weekly as they do a take away service as well,the food is always lovely and hot, the staff are very friendly and always happy to help i would recommend it strongly.

Pity you don't have another box for dissatisfied customers as I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND the Wiggin Tree - meal took over 1 and half hours to be served to table after asking about the slow service and if there were any problems in the kitchen. When it arrived it was poor to say the least and the fries were only warm and looked like they had been sitting around for half an hour. We ordered coffee - makes no difference what you order, you get a bog-standard version which takes another 25 minutes to get to table. Take my advice, choose somewhere else for your pub lunch. :(

Brilliant. Soup and sandwich offer especially good. Everything tastes fresh and home made and if you don't have waistline problems the rag pudding is superb.

We have been coming to this restaurant for over ten years (no joke) and after having tried others in the area I would not go anywhere else. The surroundings are clean and warm - nothing trendy but the food is fresh, hot and excellent value for money. The staff are always extremely courtesy and friendly. Of all the chinese in Manchester this is far my favourite

The restaurant is only a short walk away from clubs and the pubs of Bolton,but in a good place as not to be disturbed by the crowds on a weekend.There are a couple of side streets and car parks close by to park on. There is a large selection of foods to choose from on the menu, both meat and vegetarian.I particularly like the fish dishes and pasta dishes. The one set price is to eat as much as you want and as long as this is not taken advantage off, you are fine. You can order desserts and coffees at a reasonable price and you will not be disappointed. There is a nice wine menu and the house wines are lovely also number 13 the rose wine is so easy to drink.Not forgetting the sangria which is served by the glass or pitch. They are currently extended upstairs where there is a separate room which when finished will be ideal for families or parties etc.

we found giraffe through a mention in Heat mag, and decided to go after work. Firstly, the staff were brilliant, made us feel really welcome & talked to us about the menu and made some recommendations etc - we chose well, nachos to share as a starter which came with all the usual toppings but taster fresher than i remember from elsewhere, the chicken schnitzel burger (how massive??) and the spicy turkey enchilada which had the boyfriend quiet for 10 mins. we had a couple of cocktails in their 'barbuddy' 50% off thing midweek and overall an excellent night and i would highly recommend this place over any other restaurants in the area. it's got the x factor for sure!

excellent food . good service. loved the chef special kingprawn jafrani, and special balti thawa . also excellent value for money on Sunday night special for 8.95.

I have visited the ancora on several occasions and have never been disappointed, from family meals to just the 2 of us! The steak was cooked to perfection and the ribs are to die for, if you want a local restaurant with a lively atmosphere and fantastic food look no further than the ancora!

Sat 31st January. Restaurant freezing cold. Service abysmal, Starters passable, main course abysmal. Veg was inedible. Half of restaurant closed off, not many customers in, looked as though there was no chef on duty and the few staff (we only saw 4) were trying unsuccessfully to cope

We have been regular customers to the Lime Tree for the past 20 years. However we were very disappointed with the service we received during our meal on Sunday night. It was - The initial greeting at the door was cold and uninterested and we were shown to a table just behind a large party of 20 - even though there were tables free (however - these were for four) - Our side order of vegetables didn't arrive and my husband had to go in search of the staff since no one passed through the conservatory area of the restaurant for ages. The attitude of the staff was that we forgot to order it rather than they had forgotten to bring it.... - The way the food was delivered to our table was definitely "service with a snarl" - We had to go in search of staff again (they are all chatting in the bar area) in order to pay the bill. - We weren't the only table stuggling to get served. While we were ordering someone from another table came up to ask the waitress for some more wine. - The food was generally good. My lamb was fantastic but my husband's steak was only just about edible... It was such a shame because we have had so many pleasant evenings at the Lime Tree in the past. However, it seems during the credit crunch they are not interested in keeping their customers happy. We won't be going back again for a long time. Next time we go out for an £80 meal we will choose somewhere where they value their regular customers

First time we had been there (4 of us), been driving past for years and years and it just never stood out as a place of invitation. However it recently came recommended and with the recent demise of Old Huckies in Heywood we thought we would give it a try. Charming old pub with a happy, chatty atmosphere as warm as toast. The food was excellent, the wine choice of a good standard, efficient service, pleasant staff and interesting customers (there was a 21st party taking place later in the evening lol). Portions were not for the dainty so allow time and overall the value, standard and quality of food was amazing. What a find. Not quite sure whether it’s a pub or a restaurant but who cares when the menu and food is this good. There was even a disco for when we had finished our meal. This establishment would put many a 5 star restaurant to shame. Compliments to the chef (s) and the front of house staff. Now for the down side. My only criticism were the toilets, although spotlessly clean, had no soap, toilet paper or heating and could of done with modernisation. I am sure after reading this review all will be rectified. All in all don’t let this establishment pass you by unnoticed, I guarantee you wont be disappointed in these economically challenging times. Comes with a huge recommendation. J&S

The food at this restaurant is fantastic! I tried it recently after it opened and have been back several time since, always delighted, never disappointed. If you like quality Indian food then you have to try!

Stylish minimalist interior set inside a traditional stone gate house cottage in the centre of town. The service is very attentive from this family run restaurant. A wide selection of hot and delicately spiced dishes from the south of India, a refreshing change from the typical curry house fayre, all freshly prepared on site. Once booked, the table is yours for the duration of the evening providing a relaxed experience. My only criticism would be that the lighting could be more subdued. Very enjoyable as long as you like a certain amount of heat in your food.

my boyfriend and i dined at sul lago and found it exceptional, we are lucky to live right around the corner from it!!! i always enjoy the champagne cocktails too!!!!!!

Eight members of Trafford Curry Club visited this restaurant at 8pm on Wednesday 27th January 2009. The place is quite small with not a great deal of covers but it was very busy and had a nice cosy welcoming atmosphere. The dated wallpaper also adds to the experience. For starters we had poppadums followed by Fish Tikka, Lamb Chops and Sheekh Kebabs. All delicious ( especially the Fish Tikka ). For mains we chose a variety of the Nepalese dishes including the Chilli Chicken ( very hot ), Bhotowan, Chandane dry fry and Chicken Khorsani ( also very hot ) and traditional Indian dishes of Tikka Massala and Kharai. With copious amounts of draught Cobra and Kingfisher, a jug of delicious Mango Lassi and coffees to round off the evening the bill came to £170. We were very impressed with the waiter service. All the orders were correct and on time even though the place was busy. In fact as we were leaving at 11.30pm diners were still coming in. All in all we would definitely eat here again and would not hesitate recommending it to others. Peter Crouch ( the footballer ) visits here and his photo is on the wall. He has good taste! Our advice would be to leave this little jem just as it is. If it ain't broken don't try to fix it.

i been to this restaurant and its the best food and they have a very good price. also i only spent £20.00 and they gave me some stuff free, for example: 2 poppadom onion mango mint + onion bhaji + A BOTTLE OF TIGER BEER! so i am really happy with there service.

excellent food and service. The decor is modern, fresh with a brilliant atmosphere. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants good food at a good price.