Called the restaurant an hour in advance and requested if they can seat 12 of us the same evening. They were able to accommodate us within an hour so that was awesome! They were so nice and gave the table a round of champagne! Someone got lucky with my extra one! This place was upright amazing! Our service was phenomenal thank you to Claudia and her team! We've pretty much tried everything on the menu from the cheeses to the tapas to the paellas and the desserts. I will list the dishes we had and rate accordingly! Asparagus and cheese 5/5 Eggplant dish 5/5 Octopus dish 10/5 Potato bravas 5/5 Seafood paella 3/5, potent odor and the rice wasn't well done Chicken Paella 4/5 Trip of cheese 4/5 Meatballs 5/5 Ham Croquette (per my friend) 5/5 Chicken confit 5/5 Torrija dessert 100/5 Rice pudding 4/5 Chocolate layers 3/5 Churros 5/5 This restaurant is a fancy establishment and I highly recommend to everyone out there if you want to enjoy a great evening with family/friends.. please make a reservation and definitely come here. read more

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We found Iberica on Yelp, and we could not be happier. First, the neighborhood is the place to be. Lots of people, things happening, good music. We sat inside, upstairs by the window. They first brought a dish of some of the best olives I have ever had. We had s bottle of rosé sparkling wine to start, along with tomato toast and a board with 3 meats and 3 cheeses. The flavors were incredible. For shared plates, we ordered 3 off the special Galician menu. The white asparagus was wonderful, a little of the sea asparagus on top gave just enough salt for the creamy sauce and crumb crunch. The octopus was also incredible. The potatoes were perfectly cooked, with tender pieces of octopus on top, all swimming in butter and topped with paprika. Finally, the scallops were served in the shell, with a crunch, spicy, peppery topping. The service was awesome, with a special shout out to Claudia, she could not have treated us better. Thanks for the digestif! A definite recommendation. read more

Tapas y tapas y tapas Not only does this Manchester location of Iberica reflect the Spanish culture and cuisine, it somehow manages to tie in Manchester's growing innovative architecture scene. This location is an enormous venue filled with Spanish trinkets and decor, topped with endless red wines. Perfect date spot, as well as group dinners with friends and family. We ordered several tapas, as well as a couple of rounds of margaritas (which were delightfully sweet). We selected the boquerones, manchego, padrones, chorizo pate, calamares, and the famed pitu chicken rice. My favourite was the chorizo pate and the rice, since I haven't seen dishes quite the same. If you're having trouble selecting a wine or drink pairing, the barmen are very helpful. Overall, excellent experience here. Looking forward to dining here again soon! read more

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Possibly the best looking restaurant in Manchester right now, Iberica is seriously opulent inside. It's a welcome new addition to Spinningfields opposite the Oast House, with an outdoor seating area that has a retractable roof should you wish to sit outside in the summer months. Inside the decor is really elegant with high ceilings, chandeliers and matador-themed lamps, as well as cured hams on display. You can sit at the bar if you're having a glass of wine with some olives, or sit down at a table if you want to have a more formal meal. I took a friend of mine for lunch and she was super impressed with the place, as was I. The service was excellent- our waitress was very chatty and attentive. To start we ordered a jug of the Sangria Cava which is a bit of a refreshing, summery twist on the traditional sangria, using cava instead of white or red wine. It was delicious and turned our lunch into a boozy one! We had the set lunch menu, which was a good deal at £15 for 3 tapas, but in hindsight I think I would rather have just ordered individual plates because the dishes on the set menu were a bit random. The chorizo lollipop was really tasty, but the confit of cod was like a fish mousse and I'm not a fan of fish mousses. The chickpea purée was OK but essentially a bowl of hummus with some chorizo and a rather peculiar taste. For the last tapas I ordered the creamy black rice, which was very creamy and very heavy so I couldn't eat too much of it. Also stains your mouth black so make sure you down some water afterwards! I've had quite a few squid ink risottos before, which I love, but this was more like a creamy porridge consistency and didn't have enough seafood for my liking so the jury's out on that one. My friend had the chicken with chilindron sauce, which was good. All our dishes arrived, except one middle course...the Miljohas...which they seemed to have forgotten about. By this time our original server's shift had ended so could forgive the slip. Not too much of a big deal, it came as soon as we'd asked about it. The Miljohas were like huge nacho type things with aubergine and red peppers. You can tell a lot about a venue by the bathrooms and my friend came back saying 'you HAVE to check out the toilets!' All in all a gorgeous restaurant and I can imagine I'll be back here in the summer months for a jug of sangria and some tapas off the menu. read more

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It is not very often that I give a 5* review based on one visit.....but then I don't often visit Iberica. WOWEEEE is all I can say. My favourite country in the world is Spain. And my favourite food is Spanish food. Having said that, my mother lives in a small Spanish village near Alicante and when I visit I eat the most amazing food you could possibly eat. Also the pintxos I have had in the basque region really makes me excited just thinking about it. Blows the socks off French and Italian. Because of this, I very rarely eat at Spanish restaurants in the UK (or anywhere else that isn't Spain for that matter). So, although I was excited to get a table at the soft launch, I was also a bit sceptical and went with the expectation that it would be a disappointment in comparison to the food I eat in Spain. Oh boy, how wrong my assumption was. The wine selection is awesome. Took me a while to choose but went for the Crianza. Was so drinkable. For food, we had tapas. Our selection was the gazpacho, patatas bravas, squid, ensalladia ruso (second best I have ever had, only to my mum 's local), chorizo lollipop and the butifarra. All were awesome. The chorizo lollipops come with a pear alioli that tastes spectacular. We were so full by the end of it. The loos are FAB. Unisex, sort of. There is one loo but different stalls for gentleman and ladies. There are wash basins inside the stalls as well as a tap in the communal area. Now the icing on the cake which sealed my 5* review was the digestiv selection. My friend had a coffee one which she loved. Now. I had the Forest Herbs and this made my day. A good few years ago (7 now I think of it) I was at a bar local to my mum's and the bar owner came out with a bottle of booze after our meal and two glasses. It would have been rude not to drink it so when he offered me glass after glass I joined in - this is a compliment in Spain as the owner was sharing his favourite drink with me. To thud day, every time I come back from a visit to mum I get a bottle of this: it is called "liquor de hierbas". Until a few hours ago I had never seen this in the UK. But I had some in Iberica and it makes me so happy. Ok they calked it a different name but it tastes the same. I told the staff how pleased I was to see this on the menu. The service was great from moment of arrival to when we left. I definitely think everyone should visit Iberica. It is the best Spanish food I have eaten outside of Spain and will definitely be back. read more

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Attending a soft launch sitting at Iberica recently, I was super excited, especially after hearing so much buzz about it online. Having previously been an All Saints store, it's a huge space split over two levels; downstairs looks to be more of a bar area (presumably recognising the need to welcome in the Spinningfields crowd for Friday night drinks) with a more 'restaurant' feel to the upstairs area. After a quick scan of the drinks menu, I couldn't resist a glass of sangria, especially after seeing the large jar of it Michael was making his way through! Unlike the sickly sweet sangria you can often find on offer in places such as M&S, this was made with care and attention, the process of which is actually quite mesmerizing. Upstairs, we were handed menus and started to try and decide what to have - this is not the time to be indecisive! They have a well priced lunch menu, but the main page of tapas was too good to resist. Like seafood? They've got it. Vegetables more your thing? Go ahead! Meat lover? Got you covered. If you've got a fussy eater in your circle of friends or family, this could be the answer to your prayers. The food comes - and it keeps coming! - so get ready to tuck in. Tomato topped bread was refreshing between heavier dishes, chorizo lollipops a little gimmicky fun, and silky smooth croquettes worth writing home about. The twice cooked lamb was a real standout, as were the Iberica burgers, which were seriously good considering they initially seemed a touch out of place on the menu. I'm looking forward to heading back when they've got into the swing of things to see if the magic can continue; service was knowledgeable and super friendly, especially the downstairs staff who stopped to chat while I was waiting for my coat from the cloakroom. The first of many new openings in this area of Manchester in 2015, and they've really upped the competition. read more

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Wow. Wow, wow! Spanish food done good in the good ol UK - first off I have to say that I was invited to the soft opening and received some dishes for free but also paid for quite a few as well as drinks so this is a fair review to make based on our real experience! Basically anything with squid rocks, especially the black rice -the burger was fantastic, the potatoes, octopus superb - in fact I'm struggling to think of a dish we ordered that I didn't enjoy! A lovely bar downstairs to enjoy a drink in luxury with friends and an intimate dining experience upstairs - lovely! There's a pretty big terrace for summer which I'm sure is going to be really popular and it's great to see this part of town becoming a genuine foodie destination - long may it continue! read more

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I loved this place the moment I walked in it was my first time here and my mother in law treated me to a cocktail. The decor is just beautiful I love all the colours the furniture the lay out everything. I love the Spanish feel to the place. We only have cocktail as we're on are way somewere, but it was probably the best cocktail I have ever had, it had fresh strawberries and raspberries with cava could of drank it all day so refreshing and tasty. I would definitely like to return and try the paella and the sangria it's somewere nice for the afternoon or evening anytime really. The staff were really friendly and couldn't do enough gor you, I really loved it definitely reccomend. read more

Ibérica - Spanish Near Me - Manchester, XGM

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I love this swanky tapas restaurant. It's a bit pricey but if you want to try 'fine-dining' tapas when you're a bit bored of the tomato sauce-heavy and rustic style tapas we usually get, come here! The tapas dishes are delicately presented but packed with flavour. I do think the chorizo lolly pops are too much though! The waiters all speak Spanish and deliver very smart service. The restaurant itself is decorated to a high standard without it looking like a souvenir shop. Check out the toilets! Love the bar and the gin cocktails on offer and Spanish beers on tap. read more

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I have heard of Iberica but haven't yet visited the place. I feel like I haven't explored Spinningfields enough as I was mostly focussing on Northern Quarter. When an old University friend dropped by Manchester, I decided this called for something more special and so we headed towards Spinningfields to find a good restaurant to eat at. We discovered Iberica and perused the menu before heading inside. I did not realise that there are two floors to this place, the bar downstairs and the restaurant upstairs. We were warmly greeted at the reception desk who took our coats and then proceeded to take us upstairs to our table. The interior consists of dark wood, leather-like seats and a lot of red paint with subtle round details (lampshades, ceramic pots). I felt like I was transported to another country. I really like the lighting here, it sets the mood for a comfortable evening. Since we were in a Spanish restaurant, we decided that we'd order Sangria. I chose the red version as it is a classic. Our waitress suggested we try the Sangria Cava next time as it's her favourite. We ordered a pitcher and this came along with two mugs, each with two straws and a spoon. The Sangria was excellent and there is plenty to go around for the evening. We ordered a variety of items off the menu. Fried Chorizo Lollipops This was served with pear alioli sauce and was so, so good. The spicy chorizo paired perfectly with the sweet and creamy dipping sauce. It was a match made in heaven and one to go for if you like chorizo. Patatas Bravas Served with spicy brava sauce, this was a lovely dish. A good basic to any tapas selection, although in hindsight we would have skipped this one had we known that the octopus dish (below) came with potatoes. This was mentioned in the menu, so this was not the restaurant's fault. Ibérica octopus a la gallega One of the best tasting octopus dishes I have ever tasted. The octopus was not chewy in the slightest and very meaty. If you have been put off by chewy seafood in the past, then I urge you to try this dish. Seriously, the octopus had a good bite to it. Warm endive salad, Valdeón cheese & caramel coated hazelnuts This plate had mixed opinions, but the secret to eating this dish is to eat all the elements at the same time. The hazelnuts really bring the dish together, without which this was just a subpar plate. As it was so light, we felt that this dish would have benefitted from being served earlier in the meal, as more of an appetiser than a main. Paella Mixta (Chicken & Seafood) This dish was both a blessing and a curse, and in a good way. Not realising that this would be massive, we ordered it and had so much left over. The paella is really good, though, one of the best I've had. The langoustines were cooked perfectly and the rice had a nice bite. The restaurant offered to let us take the rest home with us, bonus! It did take a while to get a hold of someone to place our main order, and I wished they had mentioned that the paella was really, really large. All in all though, I cannot fault this place much. The prices are fairly expensive, but you are paying for quality food to match. I would come back here for a special night out, or just for really good seafood to be honest. I've heard good thinks about the bar and deli menu too. read more

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I have heard a lot of positive hype about this place, and as a lover of sharing tapas plates, I was quite excited to try this place. Firstly, I have to give the interior and decor a huge thumbs up - it really is beautiful inside and has an 'outdoor' part surrounded by glass which would be nice on warmer evenings. The staff were attentive and welcoming, and we were seated over at a nice table and were talked through the menu's and all dining options. My first negative experience was when my pregnant friend ordered a 'mocktail', which cost a very expensive £8. Mocktails are usually a lower cost that alcoholic cocktails, so I did wince a little at this ... but anyway... the menu's looked incredible so it was soon forgotten about. Between three of us, we ordered x3 plates each plus an order of tomato bruschetta style bread, and hats off to Iberica because this was more than enough and satisfied us all, sharing a little bit of each other's. The plates came out around 5 minutes apart from each other, which I actually liked, as it was like a little surprise as to what was coming next, keeping the food options coming. I cannot fault any of the food too much - the serrano ham croquettes were really delicious and easily my favourite plate, followed by a prawn and ham selection and potatas bravas. However, the friend spring onions and fried chorizo lollipops were a little too greasy. Another nice option was the asparagus toasted on truffle oil toast plate - I would recommend this one as a nice, filling option. Something very strange happened when I dined here - I have absolutely no food allergies but something I ate didn't agree with me and I actually had the tingling numb sensation in my mouth after eating here, which I looked up to be a reaction to a food allergy. It only lasted 3 hours so much have been a small disagreement to something I had ate, but for someone of 29 years old who has never had a food allergy, I did find this worrying. I did inform the staff and they were helpful and concerned, so I can't fault the way they dealt with this. Very pricey for a tapas - therefore rating this at 3 stars. read more

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Went here with my girlfriend for a birthday meal and we had no idea how nice the food was going to be, the waiter called Camilo(I think) who took our order read through the menu to us and even recommended some dishes and how many dishes to be full up. We ordered tomato on toasted bread which is the nicest start to a meal I have ever had, cured meat selection that is perfect for nibbling. Patatas bravas is the nicest dish I have ever eaten at a tapas restaurant! Definitely recommend that. Over all service was amazing, price is average I'd say for the location, perfect for date night and good for a few drinks. Been here twice now and would definitely be going again read more

Ibérica - Cecina, half & half selection, toasted bread with tomato - Spanish Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Visited twice now and both times first time as a large group. Can't fault the interior but have found food to be only okay!. Given the inflated prices I would expect the 'wow'factor and have been dissapointed on both occasions. On our 2nd visit We ordered 6 tapas between 2 : A selection of Serano hams , Ham & cheese coquettes, black rice with prawns and squid (best dish) peppers , breads, a fish pate and a bottle of rose wine. The bill was £90! Pricey! Worth a visit for the bar and interior though and the staff are nice and friendly. read more

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Wow..... this is everything you'd expect and then some. Food- service, and did I mention food. The entire menu is meat and cheese (well almost). The Charcuterie bar (yep, there is one) has the cured meat with the hoof still on. I wish I lived in this restaurant! Or had unlimited access for sure. read more

Ibérica - Spanish Near Me - Manchester, XGM

We visited Iberica on Saturday for a friends birthday, we had a table for 10 @ 5:30pm. We had approx 25 dishes between the table and 30-40 drinks -mans the bill was £434 including service. Food was divine, we had Squid, Black Rice, Ham Croquettes & Pork Schnitzel. The chorizo lollipops were a bit too smokey for me but everything else was very tasty. We had the gin special which was strawberry gin with fresh strawberries, lemon peel and Indian tonic. Service was great, always asking if we needed anymore drinks and if the food was OK etc. Highly recommend, we will definitely visit again. read more

2015: The year the Spanish invaded Manchester. We surrender. Feed your slaves amazing tapas. Our city's latest big restaurant opposite The Oast House and next door to Thaikhun is, in two words, seriously opulent. As you enter (past the soft-covered outdoor terraces wrapped around the building - these will be packed full when the weather improves) you're welcomed into their seriously impressive double height ground floor bar area. It's light, bright and beautiful. They've apparently spent a couple of million refurbishing the space that was once All Saints clothes store. The main restaurant is upstairs, but you can enjoy a drink seated at the bar or grab a quick lunch at one of the tables, underneath a display of wine that must be 20 feet tall. Check out the matador-suit lampshades, a bit of cultural kitsch in an otherwise top notch interior. After sipping on a very tasty glass (i.e. jar) of Sangria freshly prepared in front of us, we were shown to our table on the mezzanine level. It's slightly less airy up here, but still spacious and filled with plenty to admire. A row of booths lines one side, with lots of seating throughout, but you don't feel hemmed in at all. It's a hive of activity with the innumerable small plates constantly being served by the wait staff, dedicated drinks staff and managers keeping an eye on proceedings. Their menu contains a nice range of contemporary tapas (£4 to £10 each), paellas, Ibérico hams, cured meats and cheeses. We chose four plates of tapas each, plus some bread with olive oil and toasted bread with tomato. I won't bore you with a detailed overview of each dish but let me say that everything we had was very good indeed - praise in particular for the mini Ibérica burgers, asparagus, manchego, onion confit & truffle oil toast, aubergine, honey & pinenuts and Ibérica's Serrano ham croquettes. The Twice cooked lamb, marinated cherry tomatoes & red peppers from El Bierzo was also fantastic. Our group didn't have to pay for most of the food as it was their soft opening, but we were billed for the extra dishes and drinks we ordered. That being said, I'd have happily paid up in full for what was an extraordinary meal. Service was friendly from start to finish, wait times were minimal (those plates just kept on coming!) and the atmosphere made you feel a world away. We're very lucky indeed to have them here, go as soon as you can - I'll most definitely be back for those croquettes...and Sangria...and lamb...and... read more

My husband and I came here for my birthday dinner on a trip to Manchester. We made a reservation for 21:00 because we were a bit late in making reservations and that was the only decent time available. Oops! First of all, the atmosphere is cosy and upscale at the same time. Definitely a nice spot to spend a Saturday night out on the town. As any respectable tapas restaurant, Iberica boasts a healthy wine selection. I settled on a Rioja that was quite tannic and delicious. However, it seemed their beer selection was lacking that night. Two of the beers that my husband wanted to order (his first and second choice) were out. They were also out of all the craft beers. Seriously? Out of most of your draught options on a Saturday at 21:00? That seemed a bit off to me. What Iberica lacked in beer selection, it made up for in food. The cheese and meat platter was delicious! And everything we ordered from the tapas menu was on point! The gazpacho was delightfully seasoned and tasty. The meatballs were cooked to perfection. And the steak my husband got was cooked and seasoned perfectly! While this place is pricey, it's worth it for a night of delicious tapas, great wine, and a great atmosphere. read more

It wasn't bad by any means and the food actually tasted good, however I was a little disappointed with this place. For the price you pay here, I expected better, in both service and food. As I said the food tasted good, but for a high end tapas joint it wasn't mind blowing and nothing had the 'wow' factor. So highly recommended and rated by friends and yelpers alike, I will put this down to a one-off and revisit soon! read more

This was a terrific find (thanks, Yelp!). Iberica is a rather swanky tapas restaurant with a standard of food that is well ahead of your usual fare. The patatas brava were amazing even when comparing them to the better places I have been to in Barcelona! Their wine list, too, is pretty outstanding. You will find little of the middle-of-the-road stuff but can instead immerse yourself in a carefully curated list of authentic (and great) wines that you will not find every day. Cheap it is not. But fully worth it! read more

The food is marvelous and delicious especially the jamon iberico and the cheese assortment. We tried all different kinds of tapas and all so good. Recommended if you want eat real good spanish foods. read more

Ibérica - Spanish Near Me - Manchester, XGM

A Spanish restaurant I would like to come regular. I like the cheese cake here and the ham plater, the Simon cheese is such nice. read more

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Second time my wife and I have eaten / drank at Iberica and it was just as magic as the first time. The Iberian ham was incredible as expected, the cava sangria extremely more-ish. Had the asparagus toast for the first time. I've never eaten asparagus like this before and it was very very tasty. We took advantage of being able to buy Iberian ham and cheese directly from the restaurant to take away with us, can't wait to eat it later with bread and olive oil. read more

It was a bit difficult of getting a table upstairs without reservation. Paella is not as good as the one in Madrid. Suggest more dishes on the seafood menu. read more

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I really need to go back to Iberica to try their food - I've sat outside in their little outdoor but actually indoor seating area. Its not table service out here and the downside to ordering at the bar is that you need to squeeze in between the people sat on the bar stools and you could also be there quite some time. On the plus side the drinks are nice and relatively good value for money. Definitely give the jug of sangria a go which you can get made up with white or red wine! read more

I don't know if it's because I am an American with high expectations of good service but the table service here is pretty bad. Some of the worst amongst the eating places I've been too in Manchester. The food is good for being tapas and the wines are reasonably priced but overall the experience was lacking. Would not recommend read more

After arriving on a late-ish train, I walked to Iberica in the freezing rain because Yelp said it was open until 11. I Arrived at 10:40 to be told that the chef decided to close the kitchen early because it was slow upstairs (?). Then I was told I could order from the bar menu, though, so I was pretty happy. Then I was told - oops - that I couldn't order from the bar menu so I was pretty unhappy. The bartender was nice and brought me some bread, olive oil and olives. It is poor business practice to advertise specific hours and then honor them only when it is convenient for you.Also very un-Spanish to stop serving food at 10:30. I wish I would have gone to one of the other Tapas restaurants instead. read more

Phenomenal meal here last night for my office Christmas party. We all ate off the set menu and it was amazing - the dishes never stopped coming out! The octopus was a real highlight as was the amazing cheesecake at the end. I also couldn't fault the staff; extremely attentive and polite - they kept the wine coming too!! The restaurant itself is lovely too, the Spanish theme comes across everywhere. I will absolutely be going back! read more

After reading all the excellent reviews on Yelp I really wanted to try Iberica. The place is ultra stylish and opulent. The glass décor and high ceilings give the place a light airy feel and the cured hams hung on display add a bit of authenticity. There are some very interesting and original dishes on the menu. We ordered the patatas bravas which were delicious, the spring onion tempura which was beautifully presented, the croquettes which were like a meal in itself as well as the squid ink and prawn rice which was my favourite dish. I also like the fact that they offer a range of different sangrias. I can definitely recommend the cava sangria. The only issue that is stopping me from giving this place 5 stars is the service. The manager was really pushy and wanted us to order off the set menu which was priced at a whopping £32 per person. He got quite irate with us when we wanted to order off the ala carte menu saying that it would spoil our experience as all the dishes would come out at different times. Isn't that the idea of tapas anyway!! Don't expect good service in here unless you are prepared to pay a lot of money. read more

Really good menu, not loads of choice which is a positive to me. The food was all lovely and the staff were great with recommendations and polite. We will be going back!! read more

Iberica was very busy when we went but u can understand why! The food was delish! I really enjoyed their seafood paella :) it was pretty authentic and the seafood was fresh. The service was good and staff very helpful. They've got a good wine selection too - would never say no to a bottle of Bobal :) will definitely return to Iberica soon! read more

Half and half meat/cheese board was nice however everything is so expensive, me and my boyfriend ordered this for a light lunch to share with the bread and olive oil, however the portion size for £8 was very very small. When we ordered, the waiter pulled his face at us and asked 'it that it?' And walked away. We felt obliged to order and spend more so we got two portions of churros which were so bland on its own and extremely overdone, all we could taste was the chocolate sauce. Cost us nearly £30 (which is a lot for two young people, myself being a student) just for a very light and minimal lunch and dessert including a £4 service charge we didn't even agree to! Not to mention the waiter kept walking up and down staring at us as if we were going to cause trouble and making me so uncomfortable I felt like leaving, he walked up to our table so many times we counted and it reached 15 times in the space of half an hour. Definitely not coming here again. read more