Harden's says
A new neighbourhood bistro from Sticky Walnut (Chester) and Burnt Truffle (Heswall, Wirral) proprietor, Gary Usher. The restaurant is crowd-funded and serve a similar style of food to the chef's other sites.
Harden's survey result
Summary
A former bank in Didsbury doing things in the “best bistro style” – and part of Cheshire-based chef Gary Usher’s crowdfunded Elite Bistros group. Less commented-on than many in the group this year, but reporters applaud its “pitch-perfect service”, “buzzy environment” and “tasty, distinctively flavoured dishes” (including “great Sunday lunches” and early three-course set dinners for a modest £28 per person).
Summary
“Bistro food at its best – well cooked and well presented by knowledgeable staff” – wins all-round applause for this “reliable and accommodating” venue in Cheshire-based chef-restaurateur Gary Usher’s Elite Bistros group, built on a series of successful crowdfunding campaigns.
Summary
Star chef Gary Usher’s “busy” and accordingly loud Disbury bistro has become a staple on the ever-rising Manchester dining scene, eliciting the most feedback of the various prongs of his crowdfunded Elite Bistros chain. The reason? “Tasty”, high-quality dishes showing constant imagination, “a lovely atmosphere, and great value for money”.
Summary
Celeb restaurateur, Gary Usher’s “very reliable” Didsbury operation is nowadays the most commented-on member of his crowdfunded Elite Bistros chain, and one of Manchester’s most popular destinations. That it’s a bit “loud” is the worst charge anyone has to level at it – most reports merely praise its “brilliant” dishes, “relaxed” style and “very attentive” service. Top Menu Tip – “the custard tart is to die for”.
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Have you eaten at Hispi Bistro?
1c School Lane, Manchester, M20 6RD
Restaurant details
Hispi Bistro Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Breakfast at Hispi was great. Will definitely go again. Full English, smoked salmon and spiced tomatoes were great value. The flat white coffee was excellent. "
"A lovely welcoming atmosphere and enjoyable food and wine. A delightful place to relax, unwind and remember why eating out came be so enjoyable."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £22.00 | £25.00 |  |
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| Dinner | £39.00 | £47.00 | |
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| Pretheatre | £24.00 | £27.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Pudding |
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| Wine per bottle | £24.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
1c School Lane, Manchester, M20 6RD
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑5 pm |
