Harden's survey result
Summary
This Deansgate-based quartet offers a “great selection of tapas”, after two decades at the forefront of Hispanic cuisine in Manchester. The excitement level has fallen off a little in recent years, but there’s little to suggest that standards have greatly declined. The original is now joined by branches in the Northern Quarter, Knutsford and Altrincham.
Summary
“Miles better than most other tapas places” (if “difficult to find”) – this Deansgate venture has pioneered modern Spanish cuisine and wine in Manchester for more than 20 years. It’s still at the forefront of the region’s dining scene, having spawned branches in the Northern Quarter, Knutsford and Altrincham.
Summary
“Tapas as it should be” still gets a firm nod for this pioneer of Spanish food and wine in Manchester, a fixture on Deansgate for the past two decades. “The perfect setting for a romantic get-together or date”, it “gets very busy” at times. A fourth branch opened in Altrincham in early 2019.
Summary
“Tapas as it should be” still gets a firm nod for this pioneer of Spanish food and wine in Manchester, a fixture on Deansgate for the past two decades. “The perfect setting for a romantic get-together or date”, it “gets very busy” at times. A fourth branch opened in Altrincham in early 2019.
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"service was friendly and efficient. atmosphere good. it's nice and big. comfortable. busy enough. comfortable to be in. a nice place to be in and chat. food is sitting between good and possibly average. there isn't lightness or touch in the flavours - say a Pissaro or sugo ability to elevate. it's a shame as everything was fine, but it could have been more punchy and condensed. take the wild mushrooms on mash. where tallow got depth and fabulous flavour, this was mushroomy but without the depth and fresh hit. generous in the mushrooms - so power it up? doesn't feel like it's kept up with how Spanish food and flavours have evolved. I do recall deansgate and northern quarter being better, but that is years back.. given good locations and a nice overall offer, a little focus on the food to lift? "

"Whilst ordering a series of tapas we were told that kitchen was closing ten minutes without warning and that it was now too late to order paella. Disappointing communication. Food was good but no better than that but there was quite good variety. Good selection of Spanish wines and indeed sherries."
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £24.00 |
Filter Coffee | £2.95 |
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Service | 10.00% |
277 - 279 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EW
Opening hours
Monday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Tuesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
Sunday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
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