Came here on the end of the month Friday party and what a great place to start…read more A great selection of restaurants from Jamaican, burgers, Asian chicken, a great selection of beers and seating area for tons of people. I snack on pork belly and wontons, while we downed quite a few beers, but had excellent service, great atmosphere, a great place to come and eat and walking in old town. Highly recommend.!!!

TL;DR - Another great food hall, and a great addition to the Stockport food scene…read more Food halls seem to be all the rage these days, but this charming hall in Stockport is a real find. Like nearby Mackie Mayor and Altrincham Market, it's an old building which has been beautifully restored. If you've visited either of those sites then you know what to expect - a variety of food and drink vendors around the sides and seating in the middle. Grab a table, note the number and then go order your food. You pay when you order and then someone will bring the food to your table when it's ready. There's a great variety of foods here - pizza, pasta, Indian and Thai when we went - and we had an absolutely amazing Indian themed fried chicken burger topped with an onion bhaji. Absolutely delicious. There's beer and wine available too, plus a tea and coffee stand. I have it on good authority though that some of the beers here are pricier than you'd find in other nearby bars. But that's a minor grumble. For the setting, the food and the atmosphere, the Produce Hall is definitely worth a visit.

Very impressed with this little Deli and hat tip to JQ for suggesting it!…read more As I was wondering through Heaton Moor I liked the place more and more and it was epitomised by my afternoon spent at Pokusevski's! While there I had a couple of coffees, nice tasting and good value and also a delicious chicken club with a side of chips. The club was made and chips tasty to boot - though I think that was the most unhealthy thing on the menu as lots of wholesome and healthy dishes were coming out of the kitchen! Pokusevski's provided the perfect spot to spend a few hours working away on our laptops (free wifi) and enjoying some great food & drink! Another lovely spot in Heaton Moor and a nice escape from the city!

A really great little cafe/deli situated on the station end of Heaton Moor and somewhere I'd walked…read morepast several times before eventually stepping through the door. I stopped in for lunch with a few friends and was really impressed by the Mediterranean heavy menu which included several interesting salads, paninis, sandwiches, daily changing quiches and several types of platters. I went for the halloumi salad with olives and roasted peppers which was delicious and very generous with the amount of cheese. In fact everyone's lunches looked very impressive, particularly my friend's platter which I was massively jealous of when it arrived, being full of several of my favourite things including prosciutto, olives, sun dried tomatoes, mozzarella and what looked to be an entire ciabatta loaf - I definitely know what I'm ordering next time! Unbeknown to me prior to my visit is that in addition to the main cafe area there is a good sized courtyard at the rear which is perfect for a warm summer's day as it's a real sun trap. We sat out here and it almost felt like we could have been on holiday - almost! As well as the café they also do a large takeaway menu and have a deli counter of meats, cheeses, olives etc as well as freshly baked bread (delicious bagels) and posh cupboard items.

Another pub in Heaton Moor with great food. I had the Nourish Bowl with chicken, which was very…read moretasty, the wife's seafood linguini went down without hesitation, and the daughter's shredded duck salad was also very nice (I tested it). Further evidence that we liked it: we returned the next day for lunch. I had the same bowl, the wifey was fine with her cheeseburger, and the daughter this time had a nice-looking seabass that she gave thumbs up for. Pretty good craft beer selection as well even if the cask offerings were a bit pedestrian. Clearly worth a visit.

This isn't the most exciting boozer in the area but has later opening hours than the exciting ones,…read morehence my trip here. I don't think the ale selection was very inspiring but there was a reasonably priced very drinkable Pilsner which I enjoyed. Staff were really friendly and there was a good atmosphere, everyone enjoying themselves but not too lairy. I won't make this a destination but it's a good option for late night drinks in the area.

The room was cold and we had to ask for the heating to be put on. There was only one other family…read moreeating (about 8 of them, with two crying babies)but we were sat near them when other rooms were available for the two of us to have a nice quiet peaceful evening date night. The food was good , as was the ale.

I really like the Ashlea. Nice atmosphere and a good range of beer…read more Service is normally very good as well. The food has been a bit hit and miss in the past but the last couple of visits have been very good. Overall, I would describe it as better than standard pub food - not amazing but very nice and great for a lunch out at a reasonable price. The Sunday roast is very good - although I would prefer slightly smaller roast potatoes (they were huge!). Fish & Chips also very tasty. Menu is extensive, mostly standard pub fayre but with some good fishy specialities. Not sure if the fish is responsibly sourced, but I will check next time. So, good service, generous portions of above average food at a reasonable price (around £25/head with starter, main and a couple of drinks). Recommended.

Istanbul Palace opened its doors a mere 8 months ago but has already started creating a buzz…read moreamongst local foodies. A Turkish restaurant with Iranian owners might seem a strange mix at first but the unique Persian themed establishment turned out to be a perfect scenario for a Eastern cuisine aficionado like me when I visited recently. The restaurant is surprisingly big with 75 covers and decor is nothing short of stunning. The walls adorn Persian art and each diner also gets to dine with their own unique table cover art. The food isn't bad either. Having chosen a weekday for my latest foodie adventure I wasn't expecting it to be overly busy and it wasn't. This meant I could have a proper gander, take plenty of pics and chat to the manager. It turned out to be a great choice resulting in a fantastic first impression which concluded with me letting the chef pick my two mains (Which at £12.95 I thought was decent value given the quality of the food) So, what was the food like? Well, I started with the 'Olivieh' which was a mild yet utterly delicious side to go with the Lamb sizzler main. At first it looked like a yogurt based chutney type concoction that usually goes with the lamb, but upon investigation turned out to be something much better. Made with shredded chicken, potatoes, egg and mixed with some mayonnaise the recipe seemed so simple yet laced with genius (According to my taste buds anyway) I'm definitely making the stuff at home and cheat claiming it as my own at my next shindig. The lamb sizzler was the main attraction however and boy was it box office. Cooked in some special sweet (Chinese style sauce) the meat was tender but had a barbecue like taste and the vegetables that were cooked and served with it were divine. The accompanying rice and salad complemented its taste perfectly and though I forget the name of the two sauces served on the side (I MUST have them again) they were sensational. The incredible, belly busting night was rounded off with a special home made ice cream. I'd never tasted anything like it. It was the culinary equivalent of some kind of weird yet wonderful foodie dream. It completely confused the hell out of my foodie senses. It looked like ice cream but tasted like.... hmmm how shall I put this.... a cross between Turkish delight, frozen yoghurt and ice cream. Daaaamn it was good though. The only downside was I was too full to finish it, doh! (The lamb sizzlerwas a sizable main and had wiped me out) The only slight downside to this place is its location in the heart of Stockport. Let's face it, it's not like everyone from Greater Manchester flocks here for a night out/dining out experiance when Friday comes knocking. But perhaps, just perhaps... Istanbul Palace can change that (They have a belly dancing entertainment night, which looks ace and I might check out) It certainly has changed my mindset about coming to these neck of the woods. It's a smashing little foodie hidden gem which is guaranteed to be not as busy and rowdy as most of the city centre haunts if you're looking to get away from the kitchen and dine out. Despite a bit of a parking nightmare on the road, it gets much better after office hours (After 6pm parking is free) when it's quietened down. With it being only 10 minutes walk away from Stockport train station (which in turn is around 10 minutes away from Piccadilly) it's not that difficult/time consuming to get to from the city centre. The bus routes are also quite good with the restaurant being 5 minutes walk from the central station. In fact I like the place so much I might register a yelp event for those interested in checking the place out with me when I return. So watch this space, or if you're not a space watcher check it out your yelpity yelp self!

From the owner: Istanbul palace (rayhoon) is located in the centre of Stockport providing authentic high quality…read morePersian& Turkish cuisine and offers the versatility of an intimate dinner for 2 up to a large party. The Venue can cater for your private or corporate functions, weddings or special events for up to 80 guests. Banquets are available at the Restaurant for groups of 10 or more. You can customise our menu for your party. The comfortable chairs and tables are designed in a modern way, the traditional Persian decor and food of Istanbul palace brings back Nostalgic memories to many. We also provide an excellent selection of fine wines, liqueurs and Spirits. We have Egyptian Nights every week with a belly dancer!

Really nice food. The atmosphere is really cozy. The…read moreMoussaka was beautiful. The service was really good too. Price was fine too. Good food, good price, good place

I've only been here a couple of times, the first time I ate in and the serving time was very good…read moreas it was quite empty, there was only one other table full there. However this time, I got a takeaway on my way back from the cinema (the savoy, I would 100% recommend) and ordered it before I went to watch the movie and told them to have it ready for 8:30. I was early and ended up getting there at 8:15 so fair enough it shouldn't have to be ready for that time but I ended up getting the food at 8:40 and when I got back home I realised that I hadn't exactly got the food I wanted. They gave me about 5 boxes of rice instead of 2 of chips and 2 of rice. I also ordered the meze which should've been 2 of 3 different things, I ended up getting 2 of 2 different things but I did get a free garlic bread (because the order was over £20). This was a little annoying but the food that I did get was great so I would recommend.

I couldn't decide what to have here, because none of the dishes had explanations and a lot were…read moreunappealingly Chinglish. I settled on the Szechuan chicken which did have some Sichuan peppers in it but was mostly tomato ketchup and vinegar and consequently not very nice. Spring rolls were ok but the seaweed was under par, as was the egg fried rice - surprising really as they don't seem that difficult to get right. This was particularly annoying because it actually wasn't that cheap. I would avoid coming back here, despite it being very close to me.

I called at the Mayflower on Monday 10th September 2018(never been before, but have driven past a…read moregreat many times ), and ordered a few vegetarian dishes. I immediately offered to pay, took my card out of my pocket, only to be informed that they did not accept card payments, only cash. I was told to go to a cashpoint which was inside a neighbouring shop, however, this was "Out of order", so I returned to the Mayflower, explained the situation, and then was redirected to another cashpoint which was on a parade of shops further down the road...all most inconvenient. I returned within a matter of 3-4 minutes if that, and was more than surprised to see that my order was ready....it did not seem possible that the food could have been cooked so swiftly, let alone packed and bagged.... Upon returning home, we served the food and everyone agreed that the standard was extremely poor...The Vegetable Chow Mein was dreadful, hardly any noodles, and mainly consisted of those pre-prepared undercooked carrots and bamboo shoots,we counted three tiny pieces of green pepper, and that was as good as it good,no baby corn or Broccoli etc etc...we were highly disappointed to say the very least, The remainder of the food left much to be desired, the portion sizes were smaller than we are accustomed to, and overall, it was far too expensive for what we received...needless to say that I shall never return to the Mayflower.

Bizarrely, Stockport although not known for its adventurous dining scene has long established…read moreCambodian (in Marple) and Malaysian (in Hazel Grove) restaurants, and now two fine dining places in the heart of the old town. Added to this now is Little Lanka, which I believe is the only Sri Lankan restaurant in Manchester (there seems to be one in Glossop). Added to our long-existing outstanding pubs, Stockport is really doing well! The same can't be said for this location, which has had two restaurants (Nepalese and vegetarian Indian) close since 2015. It's a a bit of a trek from Stockport station and parking is hit and miss - street parking is limited although we got a spot literally outside the front door, not metered, on a Saturday night. The 192 takes contactless now, so the bus is also an option! Consistently with reviews on tripadvisor, we got a lovely welcome here. The menu is full of unfamiliar dishes and it's not easy to get an explanation, but luckily google has plenty of handy images and explanations! We started with the parippu vadai and spicy fish cutlets. The parippu vadai is like a fritter (which isn't obvious from the menu). The cutlets are actually more like breaded balls. I thought they were super tasty although bf preferred the fritters (we got 3 of each so this worked out well for the 3rd!). Both came with the same two dips - emly (tamarind) chutney and red chutney - which were outstanding. For a main course I got the fish hoppers. You get a bowl of fish curry, a bowl of coconot sambol and then two piles of noodles that seem to come in discs. I didn't have enough curry for the noodles but couldn't have eaten all the noodles anyway, it was a very substantial portion. The curry tasted great but by the end I was a bit sick of disposing of fish bones, I would suggest a meat version if you're not feeling energetic. Meanwhile bf absolutely loved his lamb koththu - this is also complete (i.e. carbs included) dish because it involves strips of roti mixed in with the meat, egg and sauce. This may be why you're advised to order a small portion of curry on the side, to make sure your meal is not too dry, but bf said he would have been fine without. On the table next to us, the couple said the king prawn devil dish was amazing so I will try that next time. Bf got some King beer which he said might actually make him like lager. For dessert we had a caramel sweet which was interesting but I'm not mega keen on any of the Indian sub-continental desserts I've tried - don't love the spice factor. They do have natural yoghurt with honey and ice cream as well though, and will be further expanding the menu. I'd recommend a trip out to Stockport to try this place: it's good value, different from what you'd get elsewhere and overall we were really happy with the taste and lovely presentation of all our dishes.

Great food and service , meat , fish , vegetarian and vegan options . The pumpkin curry is amazing…read more. From the starters to the desert menu there is plenty to choose from here . Recommended

I have to give a shout out to Last Monsoon in Stockport because to me it's a shining example of…read morejust how good Bangladeshi cuisine can be. Alongside some more run-of-the-mill choices you'll find exotic choices like Satkori Lamb (highly flavoured spices with shatkora fruit) and Bengal Sil-Sila (chicken or Lamb tikka medium strength cooked with spices garlic ginger cumin seeds andsweet pumpkin) and there's even steak for those who don't want spice. The venue itself is nothing to write home about, but it's comfortable and modern enough and the staff are very helpful and friendly. With most dishes weighing in at around £5.95, this is quality at a price you can't beat. Get yourself down there if you're local (and even if you're not).

This is the best Indian we've had in Stockport so far. The 'sundries' were particularly good - very…read moreflavoursome onion bhaji and peshwari naan. As for the mains, we got the garlic chicken chilli massala and the Bengal Sil Silla. The latter was great, it was hotter than I expected and had a lovely rich flavour. The former was a lot milder and didn't really taste of much. The special tandoori platter was nice although we were a bit full by that point - it was maybe a little drier than the excellent one I had at the Purple Pakora. If I hadn't over-ordered by getting that, it would have been £10 a head which is good value for the amount of food. Delivery was a little slow and then the driver had problems finding the house so if you're mega hungry go and collect!