Reviews in Manchester

Urmston at last has a quality eatery, meaning I don't have to go to Manchester every time I want a meal that is a bit special. I tried Isinglass for the first time this Wednesday, and it will certainly be the first of many visits. Our table for 4 enjoyed every course. The smoked salmon and potato tart with dill sauce was top drawer, and my Game Pie, stuffed with venison, quail, rabbit and woodpigeon was so filling I couldn't manage the cheese board I had been so looking forward to. My wife and our two friends each had a dessert that they raved about. I have read reviews on some sites, which I just cannot understand. The service was great, I for one don't want to be rushed when enjoying quality food, the background music gave an excellent chilled atmosphere, and as stated the food was freshly cooked and extremely tasty. For the standard of food, the price was not overly expensive, certainly compared to some city centre establishments. All in all an excellent evening and I would strongly recommend Isinglass to anyone who would listen!

We went for the Beat the Clock Menu, which cost us £5 for two meals because we ordered at £5. That was fantastic value for two generous portions, which were delicious. The staff were great - we will see you again. Best regards Margaret

Ever since the demise of 'Sarasota', Manchester's Gay Village has been crying out for an excellent restaurant. Luckily Villaggio fits the bill perfectly. The warm welcome makes you feel at home straight away. It really is nice to have a restaurant that doesn't try to be a bar at the same time. The wine list has something for everyone and all at a reasonable price. The food is fresh and cooked well and offers a variety of dishes to suit meat-eaters and vegetarians. The service is excellent. The staff are very friendly and attentive without being intrusive and whenever I have been there, nothing is too much trouble for them. The whole restaurant is spotless as are the toilets upstairs. If you want a decent, informal, well-priced meal served by staff who seem to take pride in what they are doing, I would highly recommend Villaggio. I can't wait to go back. Well done to everyone concerned.

I've become something of a regular at Try Thai - because the early evening menu is ridiculously good value at £4.50 (Starter, Main and a Coffee or Ice Cream) and the food is good tasty, hearty stuff. The soup is very good hot and sour with a generous amount of mushrooms and chicken. The red curry have a very flavoured and rich edge; the green has a real spicy kick to it and it can get quite hot; the yellow is sweeter, very mellow and contains root vegetables for the softer palettes. The best main I have had is the Mixed Seafood in Red Curry; it contained a very generous mix of scallops, mussels, fish in a foil parcel. Delicious with the coconut rice! There aren't many deserts on the menu yet, just ice cream but if they added Mango and Sticky Rice, then this place really would be the best Thai in town!

Everytime I visit Manchester, I make it a point to have at least one meal at Buffet City. I have been to several of the other local buffets and the quality of the food here is second to none. While not the "prettiest" of places it has a very functional dining room and wonderful food and a good staff.

Having visited Isinglass today for the first time with my family including two young children, the experience was a wholly positive one. Helpful and friendly staff from the outset, tasteful decor, and a friendly easy ambience. The food was first class and it's a credit to the proprietors that the prices are as reasonable as they are. Obviously good ingredients beautifully prepared and an extensive wine list to boot. This definitely will not be my last visit!

Good Food, & the chef has had lots of awards, Service good but staff could be a bit more cheerful I suppose

Absolutely fabulous food, if it isn? on the menu, Mario will do his best to cook whatever you want!! Prawns and mushrooms in cheese, cream and garlic sauce and oven baked is to die for, but don? forget the garlic bread to soak up the sauce!! Does a mean salmon steak too!!

Went last night for our wedding anniversary. Chef was very accommodating with our dairy free requirements. Made us lovely red pepper soup followed by grilled halibut and plenty of fresh veg and new potatoes wife had excellent steak. Shame there is no early bird menu, as we would go more often. Price £50 incl wine but no sweets or coffee at our request.

Buffet City about seven pm on a Thursday night and there was a queue out the door on to Portland Street. It's a big place though and we only waited a couple of minutes. Once sat down we ate at our leisure and didn't feel rushed despite the crowds around us. There is a two for one deal on the Chinese beer (£2.20 a bottle) and the food was superb! Very attentive polite service; they cleared our plates when empty and we just got new ones to fill up. We had soup, starters and about three helpings of the buffet. There is a massive choice of curries, noodles, rices, meats, cold fish, sushi, crispy duck and pancakes, chips and all the usual Chinese extras. Plus puddings and ice creams! All food looks really fresh and is constantly being renewed. At £5.50 before 6pm and £8.50 after this has to be the best value eating experience in Manchester. Go!

Very good standard of food. Decor dated (70's?), not the place to go for a romantic meal, more of a cheap/family place. Good service. Good food.

What Mario? lacks in ambience it certainly makes up in the quality of the food. It really is a shame it is not as popular as it should be.

Just wanted to say it was my first time dining at Isinglass with a very special guy and this meal made the evening even better top marks! Hope to see you all very soon for another great meal and night ;-) well recommended!

Good place to take all the family brill value for money overall brill

I was recommended the Gaucho Grill by a friend, and I wasn't disappointed - I will also be recommending it. We went on a saturday night, we were the second sitting on the table but by no means a second rate service. The atmosphere was good, a dj with background beats filled this massive building and made you feel like you could almost be somewhere else! The food was delicious, we thankfully skipped the starters and went straight for two steaks and a couple of side dishes - and we struggled to finish. My husband was very impressed. Our waiter was attentive, polite and not over the top. We squeezed in a pudding - one to share! The bill was reasonable considering we'd also had drinks at the bar, and a bottle of the House Cabernet Sauvignon. It was definitely a meal to remember.

There was great food, I had pizza and it was fab. My friend there had p?eacute; and was an amazed by it and had second course of it. The head of the restaurant was very happy and checking everyone food is ok and the staff are always ready to help get food or top up on drink. There is nice, simple music playing in the background. So go to it and be amazing P.S. Booking will be a good idea as at 7.00pm it is busy.

This is one of the best curry houses ever they are really nice people and serve the best Indian food in Stockport

I Have been at Sul Lago many times the quality has been very very good in every aspect I will be back.