Reviews in Manchester

I visited Leo's as a party of 8 on Thursday 3rd April 2008. Having not been for a few years due to moving out of the area I saw immediately that Leo's has not lost popularity or it warm and welcome feel. We all took advantage of the Monday to Thursday £11.50 special. Any Starter, Any Pasta or Pizza and Any Dessert. This is a steal and no wonder the place was full on a weeknight. The food was excellent, staff were very friendly and helpful and even though we were the last in we were not rushed out the door just quietly left to continue our conversations.

The food and service are very good. Friendly staff.

Recommended by a very good friend of ours who talks about this place like its the best thing since slice bread, me and my partner thought it was time we went too see what all the fuss was all about. I must point out, the real reason we had not gone before is that we live on the other side of Manchester and normally go to the city. Anyway we made an effort and went on the Saturday 16th February for a Valentine dinner for my partner as I was away on the 14th. We got there early but bar was fairly busy. We was welcomed by the manager who asked if we booked a table. At this point I was worried because I did not book. When I told him this, the manager was very friendly and said it would be ok and asked us to have a drink in the bar. We got a drink and had to stand at the bar as there was no seats. More and more people came in and 20 min went by. My partner did mention that we did not leave our name with the manager so things were not looking good. I felt a tap on my shoulder and it was the manager asking us to follow him to the table. He took us to a very nice table in the window and asked us if we wanted a drink He was very friendly and made us feel very welcome. We had king prawns mussels to start which was fantastic and lamb and fish special for our main course. I must say was on of the best meals we have ever had. The place was packed but the service we excellent and friendly. We got to know our waiter who was a bit of a clown. The manager came over to ask us if everything was ok and I told him we will definitely be coming again. What a knight! Well worth the drive, and we are going back with our friends as soon as we get back from America.

we have now frequented this venue on numerous occasions and although we have visited many restaurants this is my favourite. Initially on perusing the menu for the first time it seems expensive however i went for the cheapest cut of steak a 10oz rump at approx £13 (£16.50 with a lancashire cheese & bacon sauce) and it was unusually tender for rump. All the food is home made although surprisingly the onion rings are unfortunately of the frozen, buy in type. I dont see the need to pay for the considerably more expensive steaks as the quality is exceptional. This place is A1 for service & is very relaxing & cosy. If you have a healthy appetite this is the place to go.

Disappointing for those of us interested in world cuisine - asking the waiters or even Mr Khandoker himself gained us no further detail! We felt crammed into the restaurant (too many tables)& had the feeling that the waiting staff were doing their best & were probably being paid a pittance for their efforts. When the bill came we noticed that there was an extra addition of naan breads which we had not received, despite reminders, & when questioned, Mr Khandoker, with absolute glee, informed us that we had, nevertheless been undercharged by £10 ^ added this onto our bill! There was a nasty after-taste to our experience - one of cattle / herding us in & out / squashing us in etc all for money-grabbing reasons. Mediocre food, impersonal service & very nasty owner! Curry for the masses. Will never go back!

Probably the best restaurant in the world, it's just too handy. The chicken tikka sizzler is the finest I've tasted

Wonderful food. From the starters, main and the sweet section. Pricing was very very reasonable Very well cooked and presented. The Restaurant staff very attentive and saw to my wife's disabled needs.. It was our 40th (Ruby)Wedding Anniversary, our young lady server had dressed the table with celebration decorations, and we received a complementary bottle of pink champagne. We will most definitely return for a meal again and recommend to everyone. Thank you so much for a very memorable time and night. Joyce&Geoff

Absolutely no quibble about the wines...excellent selection and we loved the bottle of red we ordered. But the food...well a different story. Very bland; the roast veg tapas was more steamed leading to rubbery aubergine...ugh! And the manchego...no taste, very bland...where did they get it? Previous week we ate at El Rincon....wonderful food, much better than here which seemed to lack Spanish authenticity in taste.

Panama Hattys is now amongst my favourite restaurants. The staff are very accommodating without being intrusive. We did order drinks with the meal and they didn't arrive so we asked another waiter who brought them promptly. When we informed the head waiter about the wait, he apologised sincerely and reduced the bill so we had the round of drinks on the house. This is excellent customer service and we would definitely recommend the restaurant to anyone. It is a relaxing atmosphere, especially in the lounge area. The wine and cocktail lists are extensive to suit all tastes. The quality and presentation of food is excellent. Fresh ingredients cooked to perfection. The fruit and sorbet starter was fantastic. Ripe sweet fruits against a tangy raspberry sorbet, served in a crunchy tortilla basket, bliss!! The duck was cooked to perfection with a sumptuous sauce, just the right amount. Steamed veg and an original sweet potato dauphinoise was a fantastic combination. I'll definitely be back soon!

Grill on the Alley is a fantastic restaurant. The service is great with attention to detail. The waiters are knowledgeable and make helpful recommendations. The decor and ambience are great, a really relaxing experience. The Kobe beef burger was perfectly cooked, incredible taste and texture. I'm really pleased to have had the chance to taste it. The choice of food on offer is extensive, all of the plates were presented to a very high standard. The main focus is on quality of ingredients, it's really special. A true foodie's delight. We will definitely recommend this gem to everyone and will visit again soon!

I've been to the Great Kathmandu a few times before and it's always been ok - better than Rusholme but not amazing. However I went tonight and was really disappointed. The service was appalling - we didn't even get an apology when the waiter spilled wax all over our clothes. Also the food was a real let down - it appeared within about two minutes of ordering and wasn't very nice at all. I don't know if there's been a change in management/kitchen staff etc but I won't be going back again...

I am seriously astonished...I think most of you who have reviewed this restaurant must have visited with blinkers on!! We booked a table for a Friday night at 645, plenty of time to eat before our film at the Cornerhouse at 830. We arrived on time, and were asked to wait in the bar for a drink. Very nice we thought, contemporary decor and design, and its busy, it must be good. 15 minutes later, after a decrepit selection of 'nibbles' and being frowned upon for having asked for tap water (god forbid!) we we taken through a maze of misplaced tables to get to our seats...we almost needed a map and directions! Placed right in front of the kitchen and being a Friday evening, a hive of activity, we got our menus after 5 minutes (could they not have given these while we waited at the bar??). 10 minutes later a waiter (different from the one who had shown us to our seats and the other who had given us our menu) took our drinks order and we again asked for tap water...which was met with another disrespectful 'oh, just tap water, erm, not still, or sparkling? Do you not want any wine?'. Someone different came back after another 10 mins to take our food order. Our starter arrived quickly. I had some bizarre bruschetta with goats cheese and swirls of highly unnecessary green and red sauce on the outside which added nothing to the course. My partner had calamari which was totally overcooked and inedible. We summoned a waiter over and explained the issue to which we were met with a defensive, "Its fine, thats what it is supposed to be like. I'll take it back if you really want and get you another one?" Had this person ever eaten proper food!? The main courses arrived not long after, whereas the replacement starter was nowhere in sight. We trundled on through the main courses-they were ok, but nothing special. Oh, and the final insult-we didn't even ask for the bill, they just gave it to us! Steer well clear of this place. You would get better service in McDonalds along the road. Staff were rude, incompetent, disrespectful and quite obviously incapable of working in a high pressure restaurant environment. Also, if they insist on placing you next to the kitchen then their kitchen staff should be professional dressed (not in dirty tracksuits) and shouldn't be having arguments with their colleagues whilst you are eating alongside. The food. It was alright, but we can cook better ourselves at home, which pretty much defeats the point of going out for dinner in our opinion. This place needs a huge kick up the ar*e from a Gordon Ramsay type if its going to have any chance of lasting. Looks aren't everything.

Used to be very good, now just mediocre. The last time I dined there everything was awful. The "sizzling platters" arrived barely warm and drinks didn't appear at all. The staff were indifferent, inefficient and bordering on downright rude. When asked if a dish might be warmed as it was clearly not "sizzling" we were told they were understaffed, busy and we would have to wait. Perhaps it was a bad night, but bad nights don't make for good reviews. Restaurateurs need to remember we have a lot of choice these days. I'll be choosing to dine somewhere else next time I feel like spending my hard earned cash.

Although this has been one of my favourites for some years now, after my recent visit today (28th March 2008) I will not be returning in a hurry; not only has my old favourite the beer battered fish, chips and mushy peas crept up some £2 or £3, but the food myself and girlfriend chose was not too pleasing. Firstly we ordered the fish finger sandwich and the chicken ciabatta with lemon and thyme, we also ordered a side of skinny fries which the waitress neglected to tell us also came with the 2 meals we ordered so we had a surplus of skinny fries. The chicken ciabatta had onion and sage stuffing in which was not described anywhere in the menu and my Girlfriend did not enjoy at all; despite my complaining to the waiter who cleared the table, and then again at the bar where I paid for the bill, there was no offer of refund for the unpleasant sandwich which would at the least have taken the bitter sting out of the bill let alone the taste of the sandwich.

we have had many meals and family events at this wonderful place. The staff are warm and welcoming and willing to help with any plans or meals you wish to order. The waiting area is welcoming to, sometimes with entertainment on at weekends children are most welcome and are well looked after. the food caters for everybody's pallet and has many choices not to many to confuse you.SO GO AND ENJOY A NIGHT OUT HERE YOU WILL ENJOY IT.

superb -in one word. attentive staff ,comfortable seats ,good ambience . food truly excellent

My boyfriend and I spent 3 month travelling around Thailand and I can honestly say that this might even be better! The food was out of this world, I cannot recommend it enough, absolutely fantastic!

Not a place to go if you want choice, service or atmosphere! Choice - Not a lot for a veggie Sevice - Seriously, its like having my mum pester around me! Atmosphere - never been to a restaurant with so few people in it (prob because of the price and the fact it isn't in chinatown)