I had high expectations but the visit was very disappointing sadly. It was a Saturday at 7pm and the noise was overwhelming to the point that Mrs G and I could barely communicate across our tiny table for 2. The biggest disappointment was the food ( which is what we actually went for). We chose a number of Mezzes - essentially Tapas. Without exception they were disappointing - Mrs G's lamb chops were essentially burnt, and the whitebait was overwhelmingly "fishy" making me reticent to eat more than one tiny bite. (Nasty). The patatas bravas aoli came late (as did my lamb souvlaki) was so-so at best. The courgette fritters were actually chopped (I was expecting sliced) and barely warm. My margarita was tasty but tiny. The whole event was over in 50 minutes and we were pleased to call an Uber and leave. read more

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Best meal this whole trip to Manchester. We were with a HUGE party and were all able to be accommodated down stairs. The service was on point and we were able to split the bill for drinks. We loved how intimate and quaint it was. The food was so delicious and more than enough. Would highly recommend to travelers visiting the area read more

The food and service were equally outstanding. Coming from a Greek, judging a Greek restaurant, the Mousaka was some of the best I've ever had in a restaurant. (No one could ever be better than my YiaYia) the falafel was crispy on the outside and creamy and delicious on the inside. The hummus served with the falafel was spot on. read more

Dimitri's - Falafel, and Mousaka - Greek Near Me - Manchester, XGM

My husband and I ate here a few Friday nights ago and I was very impressed with the decor in the adjacent wing (lovely little tables and checkered tablecloths with Greek motifs on walls) as well as the extensive veg options on the menu. I had the aubergine rolls and the gigantes me feta (beans with feta) and was delighted with the serving sizes and prices for each. The dry Greek white wine was also lovely. My husband got a lamb starter and dolma. Service was just ok but for about £35 for two including drinks it was a very good value. read more

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I've been to Dimitri's a few times in the past, albeit at least 3 years ago, so I gave in to Greek cravings and decided to swing by. For a Thursday night the restaurant wasn't overly busy - although the bar was packed full of people having after work drinks. They found us a table and we were seated quickly. I ordered some Sangria - which was very good - and started looking trough the menu. Our waitress explained that if you're having tapas then 2 or 3 dishes are enough for one person and she was right. She also told us that they do 5 tapas for £25, 8 for £35 and 10 for £40, which I would imagine would save you a fortune if you were in a big group. We opted for 5 tapas between two of us as well as some warm pitta bread, serviced with a choice of 4 dips and some marinated mixed olives. For tapas we went for; Stifado - Beef in a Red Wine, Tomatoes, Onions and Herb sauce Lamb Chops - 3 Char-grilled Mediterranean Style Lamb Chops Chorizo Bravas - Chorizo and Fried Potatoes in Salsa Whitebait - Tiny, Whole and Deep-fried Halloumi - Grilled Cypriot Cheese with salad The food was, overall, very nice. The Whitebait (one of my favourite dishes of all time) were slightly over cooked - but still tasty. The Lamb Chops were very good and the Halloumi... was perfect. The ambiance in the restaurant was lively throughout, plenty of people chatting and laughing as they shared food and had a good time. Greek music also played, making it feel even more like an authentic Greek taverna. There's a heated patio area at the back, which is like an 'outside - in' feature situated in an alley way. I can imagine that's nice in the summer. read more

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Kalamata olives Warm hallumi Toasted pitta triangles Tongue teasing tsatziki Hale and hearty humous Fantastic falafels Tasty tabouleh Perfect patas bravas Crispy calamari Sticky baklava Fragrant greek yoghurt and honey Strong black coffee Great beer and spirits Yup, it could only be one place and that is Dimitri's. Situated on the end of Deansgate, the Greek and Mediterranean restaurant is a firm favourite with locals who come here for the fantastic tapas, fish, lamb, chicken and mezze platters. There's a bar at the front where you can sit and wait for a table if you haven't booked - weekends are usually busy all four seasons - and a charming indoor patio area with intimate tables and twinkling fairy lights. Heavy on ambience, atmosphere and taste, the only drawback about Dimitri's is this service. Sometimes it's fantastic and comes with a smile, other times it's sketchy, disappointing and (very occasionally) abysmal! The prices are also a little higher than other tapas place making the mezze platters a lot more reasonable than ordering 4 or 5 separate tapas dishes. Just remembering my last visit is making me hungry.... * Disabled visitors should note the restaurant and bar are on the ground floor but the toilet is in the basement and there's no lift. The popularity of the restaurant also means customers can be packed like sardines at weekends. read more

Dimitri's - Image courtesty of Dimitri's website - Greek Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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Growing up armed with a Greek-Cypriot friend really was a major blow for my Greek dining out habits. Home cooked Greek food had been the order of the day for a large portion of my life and needless to say I was more than happy with the arrangement. Alas life goes on and the aforementioned friend now resides in London, and I have no choice but to get my Greek foodie on at restaurants. And as far as Greek restaurants in Manchester go, I think this one is bloody fantastic! Seated in the magnificent outdoor open plan area is as close to a holiday restaurant feel you're likely to get in Manchester, period. Come rain or snow, the shimmering lights bouncing off the glass ceiling and the uplifting vibes of the Mediterranean music will have you transported (spiritually if not physically) to warmer climbs of Santorini in no time. Just when you've finished bathing in the breezy atmosphere sipping on arguably the best sangria in town the food arrives. Tapaspectacular is the word you'll look for upon conclusion. The blue funghi(mushrooms pan fried in blue cheese sauce), Yemistes (stuffed green peppers topped with a béchamel sauce), Mariscos (mixed seafood in tomato and wine sauce), chargrilled Mediterranean style lamb chops and Chicken Souvlakia (chicken kebabs with a Turkish dip) were all sensational. Had this not been a spur of the moment visit and the fact that I was only semi-hungry it might have been an even more fun evening. As it was I was forced to eat in mere appreciation rather than necessity. None the less it was totally worth it. This restaurant is a must for ALL foodies. The atmosphere and the decor is exemplary and the food is just fantastic. I for one will be returning very soon to give the rest of the menu a bloody good hiding... As they say in Greece.... I think.. Well probably not.. but they should. By "they" I obviously mean me... and by "should" I mean I felt like I should.. obviously. read more

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Feeling peckish I followed the likes of Mr Moss to this place. Upon entry the waiter spotted us immediately and pleasantly seated us at a table. There is quite a nice vibe here, with Greek paintings ..and murals, I was just confused if this places was a Greek/Spanish or Italian restaurant. To drink they offered a good variety of beer and a wine list starting from £15 a bottle. Considering it was £5 a glass it made sense to just grab a bottle of red. Opening the laminate yellow menu I found this a little bit confusing, you could choose mezes, tapas, mains, appetisisers, I honestly thought it was quite a mismash of food. I think if you decided to come here purelyt for the tapas, it would cost you a great deal, each dish was around the £5-6+ mark. But I could not resist trying a couple to share, The butterbeans enriched in a tomato sauce with cheese were very tasty, and has to be one of my favourite Greek dishes anyway. The camabert tasted and looked freshly made, which contained the perfect gooeyness within. The mains were also a little pricey for what they were, but I do not mind spending that kind of money if it tasted amazing. Looking at the fish section I selected the prawns in ouzo cream sauce in pasta. Ian chose a classic mousakka, which I find personally too auberginey. I have to say mine did taste better than it looked. The ouzo brought a nice sweet interesting flavour to the dish, however I find it off putting when there is excess grease/oil on the plate. It was nice but, not £16 worth. Ironically I wish I went for the moussaka. After half way wading through the pasta I got bored and admitted defeat. So I looked to fill my dessert stomach instead. Eventually we settled on a banoffee tart thingy ... which failed to deliver in banana toffee goodness and did not taste completely homemade. Overall this place offers a great atmosphere, and service however the price for the standard of food is too high. I think if they change the menu so it is a simpler read, lower the prices a tad and increase the food quality a smidge it would easily be a 4 star... still worth a visit though! read more

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Oh wow. Looking for somewhere new and non-burgery for our frequently regular post-work wine and food, a colleague of mine suggested we headed to Dimitri's on the recommendation of another colleague. Inside is decorated in a slightly garish way, but it's nicely (read dimly) lit, which makes it the perfect place to be able to hide away if you've had a rough day! We were greeted straight away and our drink order taken before we headed to our table, cutting out needless non-wine time. The menu looked delicious, with lots of tapas or small plate or large plate or meze platters available - but, already having read it over our lunch hour, we were straight in for the meaty meze. With a side of fried halloumi, because why not? The food came and the table could barely hold it. Greek salad, hummus, tatziki, pitta upon pitta, and then just all the meats. With some fried potato and rice. We're talking chicken in white wine sauce, the best chorizo I have personally ever had, meatballs, chicken skewer, a lamb stew type offering, beef with baby onions - see where the wow came from now? A few of the meats were slightly dry, hence the 4 stars, but I wouldn't be surprised if I ended up back here within the month. read more

Dimitri's - meat platter (2014) - Greek Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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Dimitri's is a restaurant with one giant USP (that's 'unique selling point' for those of you unfamiliar with business speak). That USP is its outdoor area, an area that makes you feel as if you could be on holiday even when the Manchester streets are grey and drizzly - and let's face it, we're England's Seattle... they often are, aren't they. This covered arcade area has the most gently warming patio heaters imaginable dotted around, making for a veritable tropical climate. In fact the area would probably still be usable in the dead of winter. Impressive, Dimitri's. I doff my hat to you. This is one of those places I've been meaning to visit for absolutely ever, so when the opportunity arose I grabbed it with both my little fists. Mezze was the order of the day and the great thing about Dimitri's is that you can order small plates of pretty much anything you like, be it halloumi (options for deep fried or grilled), falafel, dips and pitta breads which is what we went for. If you're in the mood for a picky, light evening meal it's the perfect place to come. With bread and dips you get a pretty giant amount of freshly warmed pitta bread and four generous dollops of dips of your choice, the fresh falafel comes with a delightful pool of houmous (more appetising than I just made it sound actually) and the halloumi was grilled to perfection and came with a lovely little bit of salad. Oh yeah, we *both* went totally veggie, that includes Chris 'Steak Please' M. The portions are more than enough to share and the flavours are rich enough to keep you satiated, plus the service is friendly and breezy and ever so quick. We weren't drinking but their wine list looked tip top, and they serve Lavazza coffee which is always rather nice. Dimitri's, I'll be back further into the summer months to soak up those holiday vibes... read more

Dimitri's - Greek Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Love this place! I have come here several times with my boyfriend and friends and it's been fab everytime! Always a great atmosphere, friendly staff, cold beers and tasty tapas! This most recent time I came with a friend and a 50% January voucher! Ice cold modelos all round then shown swiftly to a lovely table in the fairy light covered back area complete with patio heaters! We had the baked Camembert, fries, stuffed vine leaves, patatas bravas and garlic bread. They were all v tasty particularly the stuffed vine leaves- amazing!!!! To top it all off, the lovely waiter came back with a free pudding of Greek yoghurt and plum jam!! What a nice surprise- a place that really looks after it's customers. Will always return here- such a pleasure :) read more

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Well I used to love Dimitri's, but I've got some disappointing news I'm afraid... I recently went along with my girlfriend for a lovely meal as per usual, and spend a good £70 on some gorgeous food and wine. We were treating ourselves to celebrate my girlfreinds new job, and wanted Dimitri's to be the scene. However, we ate a lot of seafood and my girlfriend was violently sick afterwards, and both of us had terrible stomach aches for several days. I contacted Dimitri's and told them, assuming they would just apologize, but to my dismay, I found the response of the manager, a Mr Luz, to be quite rude. He took 17 days to establish that it was not their fault, and then let me know that they were not to blame, when all I had really wanted was a sorry. And look, I'd even given them a 5-star review. Miserable :( read more

So I've been to Dimitris a couple of times for drinks and I've heard great things about the restaurant so I thought I'd pop in and give it a go...and it was ok. Just ok. I was disappointed because I've always heard amazing things, I mean the food was good, really tasty, the chorizo was lovely and the variety of tapas on offer is pretty vast...but it wasn't anything special! It didn't feel very authentic, the service was rushed although it wasn't that busy and it was expensive. £80 for six dishes n a bottle of wine...that is pricey tapas! I'd go again, mainly because I want to be proved wrong but also because it's quite relaxed and would be a good place to go with friends after work...but if i was asked for a recommendation for a good place for tapas, it'll be Evuna across the road where I send people! read more

Dimitri's is an excellent mixed-cuisines restaurant and bar a little outside Manchester city centre, but not far from the Museum of Industry. I hit upon Dimitri's by pure luck. I had just left my fleabag hotel and was browsing the area for an early dinner opportunity - this place looked appealing immediately - and it turned out my restaurant radar is still working! Dimitri's offers modern Spanish (Tapas), Greek and Turkish (Kebab) food in a very pleasant atmosphere - it does get busy by 5 p.m. already, when most restaurants that offer dinner are either still closed or empty. And there's a reason of course: Between 5 and 6 p.m., there's "happy hour" at Dimitri's. On all the dishes except those in the "From the Grill" section of the menu (see my photo) you will get a discount of 50%. That's quite a lot, given that the original prices aren't exactly outrageous. So for a first visit or a group visit it's ideal to turn up at 5. Trust me, it's worth it. The restaurant is split into several dining areas, of which the alcove to the rear is the most pleasant. It comes with gas burners, so make sure you don't sit *too* close to those. You want to enjoy the grills without getting barbecued yourself! The waiters and waitresses are all *extremely* welcoming and helpful. The waiter who served me pointed out the discount option *after* I had already decided on a more expensive dish from the "From the Grill" section! How very nice! Of course, I canceled the expensive one and settled on the "Mixed Kebab" - a selection of your choice of three souvlakis (Greek style meat skewers) with tomato sauce, Greek fries (i.e. spiced fries) and a salad garnish. I chose fish, lamb and pork. For the reduced price, especially, that was one fine and generously portioned dish! The meat was a bit on the charcoal-y side, but I like that. There are several beers available on tap and from the bottle at slightly elevated prices. Next time I visit Manchester I will certainly go there again and try the tapas: Almost everyone around me had those (they were experts, I was a noob), and they looked spectacularly good, and the portions were huge, too. I DEFINITELY recommend this place around 5-ish, and even for the regular price you will be happy and satisfied. read more

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What a fantastic little find this place is! Taking over what was previously just a deserted alleyway just off Deansgate, the owners have created an intimate and homely outdoor seating area and with nothing more than a few hundred fairy lights, some chairs, tables and plants and an amazingly friendly approach they are giving top establishments like Grado or Abode more than a run for their money The tapas is fantastic and there is always lots of special offers on both food and wine. I really can't speak more highly of this great little eatery. read more

Dimitri's - Greek Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Dimitri's Restaurant can be found just of Deansgate near the city centre in a small alley across from the Science and Industry Museum. I can only say that this is what all restaurants should have - a little bit of romance and magic . Sitting in the outdoor area under masses of fairy lights I could be forgiven for thinking I was sitting in Venice or Florence. The food is gorgeous , the staff are friendly and the place has a great feel to it. I hate to say the phase but this place has the 'wow factor'. I doubt Dimitri's will ever lose its charm, I have been back many times and it's still one of my absolute favourites. read more

Dimitri's - http://www.dimitris.co.uk/ - Greek Near Me - Manchester, XGM

The summer of 2006, when Greek food came into my life. Ever since it's been slim pickings to get anything near as good as Mama Arianna's cuisine. Dimitri's, I heard off various, was the place to sort me out. From the outside there's never a dull moment inside. Happy faces, lots of faces, atmosphere, friendships, family times, fun times. And from the moment you walk in Greece appears before your eyes. It's colourful no doubt. From the menu, the decor, the amass of choice. If you have the inquisitiveness to do your research beforehand, the website itself launches into the voice of Dimitri himself telling you to escape to the Mediterranean with him! All part and parcel of the Greek friendliness. Dimitri's definitely has the vibe of excitement and fun for all and the tapas platter I've indulged in on many occasion, £15.95 means you get to sample a lot, you'll never go hungry for more. Variety is the key, meat, fish, cheese, veggie tapas. Or spaghetti, mains, salads. The platter is definitely a generous sized portion and has left me uncomfortably full fighting to finish every bit. Must admit, a lot of water and beverages to hydrate from the salty greekness. But you can get over that with how amazing the place is in general. Next challenge: fighting for a reservation at a weekend for the live music extravaganza. read more

Dimitri's - Greek Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I just love this place. As a student, it can be difficult to find places serving top quality food at a price that's actually affordable. Dimitri's is one of those rare gems. And it's Greek! You don't get many Greek restaurants knocking about so it feels a bit special at the same time. I'm not sure I've ever seen so much variety on a menu before. It kind of blows me away every time so I just order a meze. There are three types of meze: vegetable, meat and fish and they're all fabulous. However if you prefer to choose your own dishes, you will certainly not be stuck for choice. They have an excellent wine list as well. I've enjoyed both red and white wines there which were so good they even impressed my dad who fancies himself as a bit of a wine connoisseur. Each time I've been the staff have been terribly welcoming and friendly, which is important to me. They have always been attentive, helpful and even quite witty. Could not complain at all on that front. However my favourite feature of this restaurant is definitely the doggy bags! The food, which is always perfectly delicious, is in abundance and the staff are more than happy to pack up your leftovers for you to take home. I love this because whenever I eat there I feel like I'm getting my meals for the next couple of days as well! I can't wait to eat here in the Summer. They have this little terrace at the back of the restaurant which is lit up by pretty fairy lights and it just looks gorgeous. In the Summer I think it would be just lovely to sit out there under the fairy lights with a glass of wine - I'll have to wait and see! read more

Dimitris it's taken a long time, over 10 years infact maybe 12 it's a long time my mind gets hazey that far back. But that's how long I've wanted to sit at one of your tables. I have no idea why it's taken so long, plans to visit have just always seemed to fall apart last minute, but no longer. It's done, conquered, sat there, eaten, come away to yelp another day. My first point of note, Dimitris is waaaaaaay bigger than I realised, it's a labyrinthial warren of nooks n crannies hiding groups of tables, and just when you think there can't be anymore you go downstairs and see a vaulted cellar with yet more places to dine. The food is great, starting with the Calamarakia (Calamari) followed by Lamb Mousaka (basically replace the pasta in lasagne with aubergine and thats a pretty close idea of what it is) wonderfully washed down with some bottles of Red Vino. Food gets a definite tick from me, and I'm very keen to go back at some point and try the Meze options going on. Service was polite and attentive, marvelous especially when it was a friday night so they were very busy. The layout is of the place is well done, there are lots of tables but I never felt wedged in with the high ceilings and large windows it gives off an air of space. The bill worked out about £35 a head, and I definitely think the price fits with what you receive, now I just need to sort out getting one of those 25% off cards. read more

Dimitri's is confused as to whether it is Greek or Spanish, the only thing nudging it slightly more towards Greek is it's name. It is located at the lower end of Deansgate, opposite the Hilton tower, and on a Friday or Saturday night it is always heaving. The atmosphere is great and even though I have no idea if it actually is or not; it feels authentic. The food is good, probably at the better end of the Manchester City Centre Tapas scale, but it is expensive. No just expensive but overpriced. I have been here a couple of times, the first time I went; I thought it was great (probably because I wasn't paying) but I have been back since and it's really not that great. Average, boring and the staff are exceptionally rude. Only go if you wan't plain food and crap service finished off with a massive bill at the end of it. read more

I have always seen this place and it always looks really busy but never got a chance to go in. Me and my partner and some friends went a couple of weeks ago it was packed and a band playing it was a great atmosphere, we got seated to are table and it felt like you was outside but it was all under cover. You got could have been anywhere it didn't feel like you was in manchester city center. We ordered some dips and shared them they were delicious and plenty for the four of us. I ordered chicken suflaki with chips and salad it was really nice send the sauces with it was great too. The only down side was I though it was a little over priced for what you got,I would definitely go back though it was great food and a great atmosphere and the staff were really friendly and helpfull overall a great night read more

Dimitri's - Greek Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I went here for some drinks with my sister and needed up having the meaty meze for 2 they also do a seafood meze or a veggie meze. We had the choice of taking a table in the bar area or going through to the restaurant. Bar area did look pretty with candles on all the tables and good buzz about it but we opted for the restaurant as it was a bit quieter through there and we wanted to catch up £16.95 per person got us a Greek salad with lovely chunks of feta cheese, hummus, tatziki, basket of pitta breads. After we have given that lot a good go they brought over the meat dishes which contained lamb, beef, chicken, chorizo, and pork (all meat bases covered really!) my favourite was the chicken which came in a lovely white sauce with pepper- could have easily has this for main with rice or veg. Other dishes were pretty good too. They do tea-time specials before 7pm and if you just fancy a few picky bits with drinks you can get a mini selection of meze and breads for £8. Do like it here and enjoyed my food and the atmosphere read more

Is it Greek or Spanish? It's Greek, Ian. I've made this mistake before a few times - I blame the fact they have tapas on the menu, as well as meze! So we had a couple of lovely cheese based tapas starters; SPANISH? I had a lamb mousaka as a main; GREEK? See, I'm constantly confused. You can't go wrong with camabert in breadcrumbs in my opinion. Tasty selection of red wine. Lovely meal. Great company. Great service. If it's busy, you end up having to sit outside - they have heaters, but on this occasion we were very happy to be sat inside with an outlook onto Deansgate. If it's a Friday/Saturday I'd book ahead, though on a Wednesday we didn't find we had to. Luckily. Good to revisit and be assured that Dimitri's is still of a good standard. Spent a bit more than we imagined, but given the location and good quality this is to be expected. Will revisit. read more

Charming, hidden, totally European, Dimitri's is the best tapas place I have ever been to. With its twinkly outside-inside area, bistro-esque interior and attentive waiters, it is jam-packed with charm, and is a great place to go with friends for a big group meal, or with someone special for date night. The premise of tapas, for the unenlightened, is painfully simple; you just order an unspecified amount of different little dishes for the table, and then you share and share alike. Even I, one of the world's worst sharers, love tapas. It's a hands-on, friendly dining experience that I've found usually helps conversation flow throughout the meal, where often there can be silences once everyone gets their food and enjoys it, with tapas it's more like "so what did you think about that movie, hey do you want to try this, how's the squid, oh pass the olives etc etc etc". It's messy and table manners are likely to go out of the window, which is exactly why it's so good. Dimitri's, with its laidback, relaxed atmosphere, is the perfect setting for such relaxed dining. The food here is excellent, if a little pricey. They recommend 3 or 4 tapas per person, and the tapas are priced £5-£7.50. But you only live once, so get stuck in to the ordering! When I go for tapas, I always have a few old faves and a few newcomers. The old faves at Dimitri's, for me, are patatas bravas, albondigas, calamari, garithes and olives. That's spicy tomatoey potatoes, lamb meatballs, squid rings, king prawn tempura and...olives. On top of these base dishes, me and the boyf have tried calamari rellenos (NOT like the calamari rings, it's a whole squid 'head' stuffed with something, we got scared and sent it back!), and the gigantes (butter beans in salsa) and hot camembert, both of which were lush. The best thing about tapas is, if you don't like something, just try something else. I've eaten at Dimitri's about a dozen times and have still to try everything. As well as a stellar food menu, the wine list is decent. Last time we went we had a beautiful Puglian primitivo that went incredibly well with the red meats. The best drink you can order here, though, is a G&T. Truly, I have tried many a G&T, and Dimitri's come close to the top. Freezing cold, with enough lime to cure a whole ship of scurvy, it's a taste sensation. This is a really lovey restaurant in a great location, and excellent for parties too; they offer a banquet menu for larger parties (£21.50/head for loads of food). All in all, if you want to go out to eat and fancy something a little bit more fun, get down to Dimitri's. I promise you won't regret it. read more

I haven't been to Dimitris in years and thought I'd go with a friend to see how it was doing. Average at best. Garlic bread starters was almost half a loaf with garlic butter that was waaaaay to big for a starter and relatively tasteless, albeit cheap. The main we had was a lot of food on a small plate - kebabs. It comes with rice and potatoes of your choice, with a sauce for dipping. It was ok but for the price, just under £20, we both expected more. Personally, I prefer the days of old when you paid £2 for a "substantial" meal of meatballs and humous with pitta and more of an honest approach. read more

Dimitris is an excellent Greek restaurant located near the Hilton hotel on Deansgate. When visiting I opted to sit outside in the covered area, which had a fantastic vibe to it - if it wasn't for the Manchester weather I could have been sat in a back street in Greece somewhere! The music was at the right volume adding to the atmosphere, but allowing conversation to flow. On to the food; I shared muscles and dolmades (vine leaves), both of which we very nice and well cooked. For the main I opted for one of the epitomes of Greek cuisine - beef stifado, accompanied by rice and roasted potatoes. The stifado was flavoursome and the meat tender. The rice too was nicely cooked as was the roasted potatoes. We washed all this down with a couple of bottles of red wine and between 3 of us the meal came to around £80. A definite bargain! I would definitely go back to Dimitris again and would most certainly recommend it to anybody looking for traditional Greek food. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and it was a pleasure to dine here. read more

Dimitri's continues to be one of my favourite stop-offs for a quick bite to eat at lunch time. I also love the fact that in summer you get to dine alfresco and in winter you can enjoy the homely taverna atmosphere inside (although the outside seating area is covered and heated so it's still possible to dine there in the colder months). The staff here seem like one big family and there are lots of regular patrons who I'm sure consider themselves part of that family too. They're very attentive and the chefs have never failed to impress me with their authentic, homemade Mediterranean and Greek cuisine. My lunch last week was Lamb Meat Balls with a side of Rosemary and Thyme Potatoes for a mere £6.75. The portions are generous and the service was very fast. It really does feel like you could be in Greece. read more

I've known Dimitris for a good few years, but never actually went there before tonight. The restaurant is located very close to the Instituto Cervantes, and is within easy reach from either Castlefield, Salford, or city centre. You are greeted by friendly and excited staff who dutifully take you to your table. This is a trendy place, and they have an outdoor seating area, so on a summer evening you have every chance to relive the Mediterranean dining experience, complete with earthenware dishes, wooden furniture, and traditional music. The interior is dim but stylish, with huge windows overlooking Deansgate and LalQuila bar across the road. It all seeks to fuse a traditional Greek taverna with a touch of urban Mancunian modernity. There are a lot of Greek dishes on the menu, as well as some pastas. They have an extensive wine list, but my friend and I opted in for a jug of sangria. Their stuffed wine leaves and Octopodi come highly recommended, as well as mouth watering Hot Camembert and chillli beef. And Greek yogurt and honey will serve as the most beautiful crown on this feast of succulence. But beware: it is very rich and filling and is served in a large glass dish. Don't try it after a full meal... unless you have a good rest between the courses! read more

Greek, and somewhat wider inspired, tapas menu is varied and good. Perhaps ironically for a Greek tapas place my favorite dish of the night, by far, was the mjedara (which definitely arise from across the Bosphorus. This was subtly spiced and perfectly balanced. By contrast, the halloumi was not executed quite right and tended to slightly rubbery. And, I prefer a rather smokier baba ghanoush. Service was excellent and attentive in this very busy venue on a Friday night. Very nice spot. read more

[+] - Generous (in excess) portions that are very well priced - Great ambience - Attentive service that brought four course meal perfectly in sync with drinks - Tip; in a group get shared meal (family style) read more

Great mediteranian food at this cosy Deansgate restaurant. The menu is varied and there are plenty of choices for vegetarians such as pizza, mezze, and tapas. The inside is a maze of different rooms with some tables outside in a sheltered area. There is a nice cosy atmosphere but it can feel a little cramped because it gets very busy on Friday and Saturday nights. For this reason also it is best to book ahead at the weekend. The meals are big portions which offer good value for money at reasonable prices. The staff are friendly and the service generally good. I would reccomend Dimitris as a good value place to eat in Manchester City Centre. read more

One of the best restaurants in Manchester! The food is amazing, the tapas element makes it perfect for sharing with large groups of people or just between two. The staff are very friendly and considerate, even on a Friday night, and the wine is reasonably priced and tasty! Love going here because dining in the courtyard makes it feel like you're on holiday! read more

Big portions, if a little expensive, but with a quirky charm and a nice bunch of regulars. Course, I used to work there so I would say that. :) read more

Dimitri's - Greek Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Very disappointed in this restaurant. We had reservations for 9, they didn't sit us until 930 and that was after having to remind them several times. They had been sitting couples before us without reservations. Once we sat down, it took 45 mins to take our food order, we had to go to the bar to get our own drinks. Even when the food came 45 mins later it was over cooked and tasteless. The staff was very rude, unhelpful and unpleasant. The manager tried to make things better by offering 15%, but come on, all too late. We were very happy to pay full price but to be treated like a customer. Avoid this place, unless you want to be disappointed. read more

Went to this restaurant as it was close to the hotel I was staying and the blue neon sign seemed welcoming. There were three of us and we had to wait a short while for a table to become available. We sat in the bar while we waited and enjoyed a glass of wine from the fairly priced but not extensive wine list. Once at the table we found the choices on the menu to be quite large meaning that there was no difficulty in choosing something to suite everyone, vegetarians included. The prices are not especially low considering the place is a bistro but they appear to have deals off the menu every night which are good value. The size of the dishes is more than adequate so I am going to recommend Dimitris for a casual eating experience? read more

I've found it very hard to decide on the star rating for my experience at Dimiti's: on the one hand the food was brilliant, on the other hand the service was downright poor. The food highlights: We stumbled across an early bird offer where selected dishes are 50% before 18.00. Tiropitakia (Deep-fried Feta cheese filo pastry triangles), Gigantes (Giant Butter Beans in a spicy Tomato Sauce and Feta) and Revithia (Chickpeas cooked in Tomato Sauce with Spiced Spinach) were just three of the tasty & authentic dishes that we sampled. Great sized portions that tasted really fresh. The service downside: To begin with service was friendly & efficient. Of the 8 dishes we ordered we ate everything but the whitebait, which we thought a bit bitter. At the end the waitress queried the reason why we'd left it; we explained why and said we weren't bothered as we were really happy with all the other dishes. She then had a discussion with another waitress next to our table, rolling her eyes & looking clearly disgusted that we'd not eaten her whitebait. Second waitress then comes over and queries our 'complaint' and why we didn't mention it earlier. Again we had to explain that there was no complaint, we just hadn't liked the taste so we'd left it. We were then given a lecture on restaurant etiquette & the making of whitebait - did you know that if something isn't right you must always tell the waitress, who knew?! She also said that because we hadn't mentioned it earlier there was now nothing she could do. We hadn't asked her to do anything. Never before have I been told off at a restaurant for not complaining. It ended the meal on a pretty sour note, creating a very uncomfortable situation for my friends & I (all who have worked in hospitality for the past 10 years)... I was quite tempted to complain... read more

Visited Dimitris on a Friday evening and the place was buzzing with people mingling in the bar area along with the live music which they had playing. We had a table booked but actually struggled to find a member of staff to see where our table was... After a few minutes we managed to grab the attention of who I assume was the manager and he was very friendly and apologised about our wait even though we hadn't mentioned it which was good. Decided to order wine which was reasonably priced a d tasted pretty decent for a house wine - I'll admit I'm no wine connersiur though! We ordered the 'dippy' starter which is anyb4 dips with warm bread which was excellent. My favourite was the hummus. We all then had kebabs and I decided on chicken, lamb and fish (salmon and tuna if I remember correctly) along with rice which was very tasty... For the price though I think it is quite expensive for what it is though.. I was still hungry after it! For desert I had baklava which was excellent and just the right amount of sweetness. I wish we were seated nearer to the music though so we could listen to it between courses but will return in the future and request a table for this. read more

Dimitri's - Dippy starter - Greek Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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Nice food, and the atmosphere was great, buzzing an relaxed. I would say it's probably a tad on the pricey side for the quality of food on offer, for example £9.95 for dips and pitta bread to share for a starter that was enough for 2-3. Seems like they've based their pricing on their Deansgate location rather than the food on offer. read more

Very nice Greek food in Manchester by Dean's Gate. Has a great wine menu and all the food is classic Greek. The bar was absolutely packed on a Friday Night but once I was seated the ambiance was nice and the service was expedient and servers were happy to serve. The tapas style menu was nice which enabled me to try a little bit of everything. The only reason I gave a four rather than a five is because of the cost to quality ratio which didn't justify for me. read more

Like a little spice in your sausage? Book yourself a table at Dimitri's and prepare to be blown away. This award-winning taverna and tapas bar on Deansgate serves really delicious food in a warm, exotic setting. Situated on the swanky Deansgate promenade you'd be surprised to find somewhere this inviting; many of the other local haunts are precious little restaurants serving tiny portions of haute cuisine, or picky little cocktail bars catering for the wags and the businessmen, but not Dimitri's. Instead they serve delicious home made food and some great Spanish beers and wines for a more than reasonable price. I'd recommend heading in for an early dinner around six or seven and settling in for the night, just keep that tapas coming! A fine selection of hot and cold tapas is served all day, along with some larger more robust dishes and a lovely selection of deserts. I'd recommend going in a group and picking two dishes each and then trying a little of everything. The patatas bravas are especially good. Wash it all down with a great selection of wines and beers and it will be midnight before you know it! A great place for big groups or an intimate dinner, Dimitri's really is the best tapas in town by a long stretch. read more