After a delightful experience here earlier on in the week I expected my second visit to carry on…read morethese excellent standards - but both the food and service just went to shit from a rude manager trying to argue and refuse wheelchair access with an arrogant tone, causing a regular staff member to step in and do more to help to food so bad I wouldn't even feed it to a dog, Rosso does deserve a one star rating. After my last dining experience here, I began to feel unwell I originally put this down to new medication causing gluten like syntomns but after trying the gluten-free pizza again, which looked similar (nothing special in presentation) - it tasted doughy, chewy and disgusting with the toppings sliding off - Maybe the 'best pizza outside of Italy' was made with gluten by mistake? I then tried the gluten-free carbonara, this took a really long time and when it was served it was even worse, the thick sauce was so rich and sickly that I couldnt even have more than one spoonfull and I began to feel sick straight away, it was probably the worst pasta sauce I've taster - perhaps they added more to take away the fact the pasta was bland and the meat burnt/chewy? The staff then proceeded to block me into the restaurant while speaking about me in italian knowing I don't speak it which just topped up my vile experience which would even be embarassing for a chain.

Great restaurant, fantastic service! It is a good option if…read moreyou are staying in Manchester and could being customers/friends as well.

Time for an update! Last night I experienced Soup Kitchen for the first time in two ways. I know…read moreyou know I've experienced it before, but a) it's been ages and b) I've never been to the gig bit downstairs or eaten meat here. 1) Gig. ACE. Just wonderful. Great atmosphere underneath, and I mean FAR underneath, as in you have to look high up to see peoples' feet going past the window. Crazy, non? Lots of places to sit, which is great for me as I'm way too old to stand up at gigs for extended periods of time and I hurt my foot this week. #passtheprunes Fab sound and a lovely way to see lesser known bands. Oh, and did I mention it was free? Yes, we like free. 2) Meat. ACE. So for a mere £6, I got a big ol' juicy cooked-pink-in-the-middle burger pile of brilliance in a giganto bun with gherkins, salad and all kinds of amazeballs sauce. The chips where somewhere between wedges and fries - long story short, they were MASSIVE. Ketchup was offered and we got a generous ramekin of the stuff, and it was served on a rustic wooden board. It ain't just about soup! My maid of honour had the same dish, while Fiancé and Jemma G both had a soup coronation chicken combo. Their sandwiches were lovely, soft, deliciously spiced and had proper hunks of chicken (I tried it of course), and the satay soup was peanutty, flavoursome and creamy (I tried that too). Top marks for both soup and chips being served in camping mugs. Me likey. AWESOME food, like, truly delicious, cheap, and it might be Northern Quarter-based, but it does not have the pretention. I didn't feel like it was remotely as Nathan Barley in here as it is in a lot of places. Lovely, lovely Soup Kitchen. Why did I leave it so long between visits?

This place is cool, albeit it's seriously trying to be…read more First point: do not ask for a cocktail in here. My friend wanted a whisky sour and got the response "we don't really do cocktails." Hm. They have a lot of liquor behind the bar for somewhere that doesn't do cocktails. I understand it's onerous to have all conceivable cocktail ingredients if you're really a beer specialist (and they do seem to have a great range of beer, btw) but I do think it would be nice if bars like this at least had 3-4 house cocktails for those of us they don't like beer or slightly dodgy house wine but wish to hang with our friends that do. Bartender also struggled with our request for tap water, which was less excusable. Meanwhile, the DJ was playing some awful music. "It's just noise, isn't it," pointed out one of the crowd, while apologising for being an Old Man. But it wasn't that we just didn't like the music or that it was too loud, is that the sound system couldn't take it and the sound quality/distortion was incredibly grating. Not relaxing. Shame really because I like the spacious layout, gig posters in the toilet, and the delicious bourbon Jonny Q kindly bestowed upon me. I'd go again if someone suggested it but given the amount of good bars in the NQ it's not top of my list for a repeat visit/recommendation in terms of drinking. HOWEVER the food might be a different story - the other reviews of meal-based visits have been great so I will try to return one lunchtime. UPDATE: went back for a Carefully Planned Festival - the music venue downstairs is one of the biggest/most attractive in the NQ although it smells SO WRONG and nobody could work out WHAT the smell was which was even more disturbing.

If you're not in a rush and fancy some bland, cold food. Well this is the place for you.read more

Was staying in Manchester following seeing a gig at Gorila. Missed the hotel breakfast so needed…read moresome sustenance before heading home - a quick Google and I found this gem in the Northern Quarter. It's on a road with a few other bars / restaurants all of which look very inviting. Common is a cool little place. The coffee is delicious. The service relaxed and chilled. The food awesome. I went for the "small fry" breakfast. It's was £8 and came with three rashers of tasty bacon, fried egg, really delicious sausage, hashbrown, beans and mushrooms, with some crusty sourdough toast. I added black pudding and some more toast to mine as well. Was with out a doubt one of the best breakfasts I've had in a while! Definitely recommend and will be back when in Manchester next!

My first meal in Manchester... and it's a sure win…read more I may have had some doubts when my group was ordering beef brisket, pulled pork, rubens, et al -- (hello halloumi and falafel SALAD, whatsup?) I needn't have worried as that salad was hearty and filling. Don't think I'll even need dinner! The service was prompt (order at the counter) and they cheekily had signs up that no football colors would be tolerated! (there's a big match today and I assume many other days!) so this will keep the vibe chill and available for folks wanting good food without all the fuss. Also, made my Michigander Girl heart proud that they are serving Founders Beer on tap! Give it a go.

As a university student here in Manchester this is a place I have walked by just about everyday for…read morethe past two months. Last night I finally decided to give it a try and was extremely underwhelmed. First of all, I was not greeted by any type of hostess or waiter who could direct me where to go. I decided to go find a table myself and look at the menu. After about 5 minutes of sitting there no one had come over, so I went up to the bar and ordered my food to the table along with pouring myself my own water from their tap. Later in the meal I asked a waiter for extra napkins, he just looked at me, returned 2 minutes later and threw napkins on the table without saying a word through the whole interaction. Every staff member I dealt with was rude and seemed to not want to serve me. Worst dining experience I've had in a while. As for the food, mediocre at best. Nothing special. Fried pickles were alright, although not served with any dipping sauces. My grilled cheese was soggy by the time it was served to me.

FISH & CHIPS @krobar_oxfrd (£8.95) This crispy golden…read morebattered haddock fillet served with chunky chips was cooked perfectly. The fish had the crispness from the batter but inside was still moist and flaky, just how I like it! The homemade tartare sauce had the right amount of gerkins/capers and that pea purée was definitely not from a tin! If you are trying fish and chips for the first time, then I would recommend @krobar_oxfrd as the place to go! 薯條魚@krobar_oxfrd 在大學區域 - (£8.95). 英國特式炸薯條魚: 香口金黃的炸酥皮, 食落條魚是啖啖肉. 薯條是金黃色的，味道一樓， 同埋krobar自製tartar sauce真係好好味!

THIS LOCATION MAKES PIZZA NOW AND ITS INCREDIBLE!…read more No seriously, get the pizza! They have a deal pizza & a pint for 8p! Who can resist that!? Great service & always a great selection of beer

BrewDog Nottingham left me with a warm fuzzy feeling inside. And not just because of the copious…read moreamount of amber ale, stout and pale ale I had sunk back whilst there. Nope - while the beer range is relatively limited for a BrewDog (or least it is relative to my past BrewDog local Shepherds Bush), the interior is softly-lit, with a slightly retro warm atmosphere and plenty of wood to be see. Sure, it's geeky too, with an old Sega Megadrive running Streets of Rage (classic!) for anyone who wanted a trip back to yesteryear. But in my view BrewDogs can all too often be stripped back, deliberately cold affairs which I'm not a huge fan of. So BrewDog Nottingham's more traditional, welcoming vibe is a refreshing change.

OK pub conveniently close to the Trent & Mersey canal. Lacks atmosphere but a useful watering hole…read more Extensive menu but it's a bit "cafeteria". Don't get me wrong - the food was fine and hit the spot but you'd not take your date there for a special meal. Kids well catered for and very good value for money. Quiet when we visited but the staff were helpful, friendly and efficient.