Top 30 Best Gastronomic experiences in Manchester

“What can I say? Incredible doesn't quite cover it. My niece and I went yesterday as a treat for her 30th birthday. We were greeted with a smile, the door opened for us, and promptly taken up to homage on the mezzanine level above the glorious and very impressive restaurant. We were seated in the most exquisite room, and both felt very special indeed. Our jackets were taken and hung, the menu's described to us. We each ordered a cocktail to start, and these were delicious . Amy had the special cocktail of the day which was aptly called lovely lady ( very fitting for my niece) and I really wanted something with an almond flavour, so one was created for me, very impressive. We then ordered our cheeses, 3 to start, and we paired these with wine. We followed this with even more of the extensive cheese selection. Again paired with wine. Each cheese has a chutney alongside it to pair with the flavour of the cheese. Some little bread roll, and some biscuits that basically melted in your mouth. I even had a dessert which was incredible, unfortunately I cannot remember the name of this, but it was a little like a creme brulle, with tonka bean flavour ( similar to vanilla) it had the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The room we were in was absolute luxury. There was relaxing background music, candlelight everywhere, very comfortable chairs, an extremely intimate feeling to it. We literally had the room to ourselves which made it feel even more special. The bathroom is situated on the same floor which is great. Last but by no means least , Michael was our incredible host, very knowledgeable about every wine and cheese, extremely professional, attentive and I would say an absolute asset to Wood. Thank you Michael for making our visit so memorable and special. I would highly recommend homage at Wood. You will not be disappointed.”

“Had an excellent stay here. Staff were welcoming and friendly even though I checked in in the middle of the night. Room was large and comfortable. Free parking was available as well as a free electric car charger which was a bonus. Overall would definitely recommend and will return in the future.”

“First time at this fabulous restaurant and it won't be the last! Lovely concept of a 4 course meal served to you with courtesy and a smile. We loved the fact there is no menu meaning that each course was a surprise. The food was all home cooked, delicious and extremely good value. The chef came and chatted to us at the end of our meal too. Think we have found our new go to restaurant.”

“Came here for the first time after a long time wanting to. Lived up to expectations, authenticly cooked Italian/Sicilian dishes and great atmosphere too. The recommendations were great too. Parking nearby.”

“Found the restaurant in Google and decided to try it We had dinner in this little cosy restaurant. Staff is very friendly and food was amazing, we had traditional soup as started, mix pierogi to share and chicken in potatoes pancake and fried duck as a main. Everything was taste amazing and fresh.”

“I like to eat Japanese and Asian food, the environment is quiet and clean. The boss is very nice and amiable.”

“We ordered soup chicken curry with boiled rice and salt and pepper chips everything was perfect best I've tasted would highly recommend”

“Very good food. Great service. I will definitely come back whenever I am in Manchester.”

“Lovely food, friendly warm feeling around this restaurant. The food was excellent, well priced. The starters and mains were delicious, I can be very fussy wrt cheese boards but No 4 are all over this, no cheese straight out of the fridge here, all beautifully presented, correct temp, ready to eat and enjoy! Our second time but will definitely return. Occasion: wife's birthday, went down v nicely thank you, the fudge gift was a welcome and thoughtful touch.”

“Beautiful food and atmosphere. Very friendly staff. Lovely evening.”

“We brought our friends here who were visiting from Birmingham and everyone was swept away with the quality and authenticity of the food. The service staff were super friendly and the food was delicious. This was our second visit here in the last month and the food is always amazing, top quality and makes you feel like your visiting India. Great for any occasion and always really good value for money. We won't be going anywhere else for Indian food in Trafford!”

“The Briyani was very good. One of best South Indian food that I had in Manchester. The place is quite full on the weekend and it’s better to make a reservation. Lovely staff great service.”

“My husband and I went to this beautiful restaurant for the first time under the new owners, and we were made most welcome. The menu had plenty of choices for all tastes. The food was cooked to perfection and well presented and was delicious, the wine good and the cocktails fabulous, and the service impeccable. Just one small thing, it would be even better with hot plates, that is maybe a personal thing on my part though. We have booked a table for Christmas Eve for ourselves and 3 friends and am really looking forward to it. Thank you for your kind and impeccable service and thank you for a lovely evening.”

“Great food but definitely recommend to phone as it takes a while as very busy place”

“Fabulous food and lovely service. We would definitely recommend. We have never been disappointed in 10 years.”

“Absolutely amazing cuisine. Would recommend to anyone.”

“Went there with my 14-year-old son on the way to a football game as I’ve heard good things. The food was absolutely unbelievable and the service was amazing as well. Also I thought the cost was pretty good less than £30 for a three course meal in the portions were big as well. What more could you ask for? Regards Lee Gueller”

“Wonderful authentic Greek food, amazing taste, huge portions, quick and friendly service. Don't tell anybody, otherwise it will get too crowded :-)”

“The food was really delicious and I loved the modern take on the more traditional dishes. It's different from all other restaurants I have been to (in the best way possible), and I found it quite refreshing and exciting to try dishes that aren't so common and easily found elsewhere. The food and the cocktails were beautifully presented (10/10 for aesthetic) and the staff were really friendly.”

“Fantastic serloin steak for a work meeting out. Cooked perfectly with a nice intense charcoal flavour. The grilled halloumi with pesto was very nice touch, delicious. Very polite and attentive service in a comfortable environment. If I had to fault something my only grumble would be the long Island ice tea had too much lime which made the coke fizz flat and drink sharp (I am highly critical of cocktails)”

“Our 4th afternoon tea tray from here, never fails to please - plenty of very fresh sandwiches, savouries, little cakes, scones, clotted cream & jam, fruit.... superb value and excellent quality”

“Wish ide take a picture but was to keen to eat! I'm vegan and had the vegetable skewer starter and then the aubergine curry, it all tasted so fresh and healthy. The husband really enjoyed his chicken saag to, he said it was full of flavor. Great prices with the discount to, good proper authentic food. Food hot when arrived and delivered by a lovley gentleman. 100% recommend.”

“We visited the restaurant yesterday as part of a large party. The food was excellent and the service perfect. The staff couldn’t have been more attentive. Will definitely be coming back soon and would recommend for a quiet meal or as a large family.”

“Excellent 7 course Goan tasting menu. Staff were chatty and enthusiastic, explaining the dishes. Food was top notch! Delicious as always here. Great idea for a rainy Sunday, relaxed eating experience. Who needs a regular roast?”

“Delicious Greek food! Prices are relatively low, portions are big and gyros, pies +tzaziki were awesome. Definitely will come back and recommend to others”

“This place was recommended to me by my client as I was over from ireland on work. First time ever having Palestinian food. The restaurant was clean and inviting. I was welcomed warmly by the waitresses and the lady took time to explain the dishes to me and recommend one. The food was absolutely heavenly I have never tasted flavours like that which complimented each other so well. The humous was silky smooth with subtle hints of spice and garlic through it. The bread it was served with was warm which was an excellent touch to the dish. I ordered the Chicken dish and it was succulent tender and the meat fell off the bone. I cannot recommend this place highly enough or explain the flavours in a way that will do it justice you have to try it to understand”

“Wonderful service and brilliant food. I'm vegetarian and there was plenty for me to choose from across mains and starters. The staff were all extremely friendly and accommodating. Can't wait to return!”

“I don't know why I travel all the way into Manchester City Centre when there are local places like this!! This place is a hidden gem! My friend ordered the potato kibbeh - these were small and delightful with a thin crusty texture on the outside and the mashed potato and lamb mince on the inside. I ordered the sucuk, thin slices of a spicy beef sausage - the flavours were strong and moreish. These were served with a basket of homemade white flatbread which were incredibly fresh and soft - they were pitta shaped but were fluffy and pillowy, not the hard dry white stuff you get in supermarkets! The waiter assured us that there was always plenty of bread available and sure enough we had another basket of lovely bread with our main courses. We both ordered the Chef's Mix which were skewers of charcoal grilled marinated meats - chicken, minced lamb and lamb shish pieces, served on a bed of onions and parsley and a chilli sauce.We also ordered a mudjadara rice between us as a side dish - a mix of lentils and rice cooked in spices and topped with crispy fried leeks. Yummy. We both agreed that although the flavour profile of the meats were quite similar to other nearby places (e.g. Turkish restaurants), the seasoning was better balanced here and most importantly, the cooking of the meat was excellent. Here, the chicken was succulent and tender, not dry and hard, and overall it looks like they know when to take it off the grill! At other places the charcoal grilling has left the meat hard and burnt at the edges with a bitterness - here everything was cooked just right. Although we were stuffed and were only considering an Arabic coffee, we both encouraged each other to go for a dessert. Unfortunately my friend's Halwa wasn't available so he joined me in a Muhallebia. Now normally I'm not one to bother with a dessert - I prefer crisps to chocolates and would rather have starter and main instead of main and dessert! And we were already incredibly stuffed! But this dessert blew my mind - a delicious milky pudding, not too dissimilar to a panna cotta but fluffier and less silky in texture. However, the flavours - wow the sweet vanilla with a tint of rose water, it was truly heaven and I haven't felt that way about any dessert for years! Garnished with chopped pistachios, this was for me the surprise star of the meal! Followed by strong and fragrant Arabic coffee, it was a fantastic end to a great dining experience. The service was friendly and attentive throughout, and I thought the decor, lighting and music was just perfect for the place. I highly recommend this place - it's small and relaxed and deserves attention. I hope it keeps these high standards up as I definitely want to come back and try the other offerings (and the Muhallebia again!).”

“Excellent food, really tasty and could tell the difference in quality from other takeaways”