Libby V.

Prettiest restaurant in town! And a long happy hour. We love to pop in for adult beverages after running errands or shopping. Lunch is my favorite. I usually get a roasted romaine salad. I like eating on the first level at lunch, but third floor for dinner. That's not always open, except for weekends. Middle level is too cramped for me. Give it try. You won't be sorry. And check out the bar for a martini...or two!

Octavia M.

Baby the ambiance and the decor top tier! The wine selection and and customer service A1 our server was so kind and sweet and was fast knowledgeable and helpful! THE FOOD WAS TRASH! maybe I'm not made out for 5 start restaurant eating because baby no! I'm sorry my cousin was eating the fried calamari and I about barfed! The smell took me out! The sandwich didn't look too bad but whatever them yubo fries were NO WAY JOSE! nasty it's a required taste! They don't have your typical condiments so bring ya own! lol no ranch or ketchup or mustard or bbq sauce it's 5 start and they don't offer it they don't even have a kids menu! Thats a first! Now their drinks is where it's at! The bourbon is house made AND WELL WORTH THE MONEY! I had a glass of pinot Grigio and it was $9 wasn't chilled enough for me and they automatically add gratuity which made me mad don't do that I can add my own so whatever it was I just kept it as is and signed and left so my bill was $15 for one half glass of wine! And had to ask for ice in my room temp water! Also they close at 9 we didn't get served until 9 and we been there since 6! Lol orders placed at 730! Did I still enjoy myself yes was the experience for me NO! Was it very different yes in a good and bad way! Will I be back no I live in columbus and there are some good eats back home just came for my cousins birthday! will I recommend to my family and friends back home sure! Go try it out for yourself!

Alyona Z.

8/23/25 My husband and I went to Manna with his dad and family. We started with drinks at the bar and the bartender was very accommodating and friendly. I had the sangria and it was absolutely delicious. For food we ordered the fried calamari, short rib ravioli, and charred Caesar salad. Everything was so good and beautifully plated. The ambiance inside is beautiful and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. I will most definitely be coming back here again in the future.

Dody E.

Criminally underrated. The handmade beef short rib ravioli was to die for. Excellent stuff!

April C.

Perfect food! Stellar service!! So beautiful and comfortable!! Since it was 90° outside, no one was really using the outdoor patio, but I would love to check it out in the future, weather permitting. We made reservations for 5pm and were seated promptly on the third floor under a beautiful chandelier. I told the waitress I liked sweet drinks and she recommended the Eso cocktail, which was a pineapple blend. Then, I tried the espresso martini, and that was the winner. I also had a scrumptious glass of moscato. My husband stuck with the buffalo trace old fashioned all evening. We both loved the mahi mahi bites appetizer - perfection!!!!! I think I could eat it every day (even without the dip, which was to die for). The French dish, coq au vin blanc, had a delicious sauce with a lingering hint of wine. Yummmmmmm. Chef, I would recommend pouring that delicious sauce right over the rice!!! The only thing I would change would be the dessert. The sponge cake with whipped topping was not bad but I like my dessert downright sinful. I think a diabetic could have eaten this without any issue. I'd love to see them do make a rich peanut butter pie with a scoop of ice cream and chocolate drizzle. This was our first time dining here, and we plan on returning!!

Always a wonderful time at Manna! Having a date day with myself and this really raised the bar! Love the happy hour, and the queso is to die for. Please keep it forever. Jackson and Max were the duo when I got there, and I love their energy!

Ron H.

Manna's Spoiler Alert: 5 Star Review Manna's qualifies as one of a select few fine dining restaurants in the Greater Dayton Metropolitan Area, and we like that this experience is in Centerville Uptown. In our view, Manna's is a five-star dining experience IF servers are on their game. It is the responsibility of management to train and supervise the servers; servers may be the weak link in fine dining. Chef and owner Margot Blondet is well established in the Dayton restaurant scene, and although experiencing initial missteps potentially provides a 5 Star dining experience. In a May 19, 2023 a DDN staffer provided an adolescent review of the bar and wine scene, and should have focused much more on dining and service. This DDN reviewer neglected menu and meal content. And forget pronunciation - who cares? At any rate there are much better reviews for adults on restaurant review sites. We like that the parking lot has been expanded; we recommend that the city fund the connection of the east parking lot with the west parking lot. We recommend that the entrance from Main Street access both the east and west parking lot; this would relieve bottlenecks from 725 or Franklin ST. This is a beautiful restaurant; perhaps too small on all levels with little forethought to seating. Firstlevel according to Margot is Hell, and is painted all Black - very strange. Second level is Purgatory and third level is Heaven; we like first, second, and third levels as descriptors. Might recommend a walkthrough of all levels prior to seating reservations. We have identified our favorite table. We have followed the Reviews since opening, and our observation is that many of the initial impediments have been overcome, which is not to indicate that near perfection is achieved. We find the lunch menu offers a paucity of options. Please bring selections from the dinner menu to the lunch menu. Recommend that lunch menu be expanded to capitalize on skill set of chefs. Because an older uptown Centerville property was remodeled, the dining/bar rooms are small. The patio section, while appealing is facing the western Ohio sun and is too hot to suite our requirements. First level dining is a choppy, small space which is crammed with elbow to elbow seating, and unfortunately the second level dining is also a small space which is crammed with elbow to elbow seating. Our lunch experience was fine; however, we are hesitant to reserve during popular dinner hours. In our view crammed, tight seating with a high noise level is a detraction to the ambience of dining. Others have commented on the grand stair case; this stair case seems to add to the general ambience, and is not an impediment to second floor dining as far as we are concerned. We greatly desire to experience more French and Peruvian menu offerings. Burgers, fries, chicken salad, zucchini fritters, empanadas et al. all are fine for an average dining restaurant. Given the pricing, we expected more high end selections. Dinner menu does provide a nicer selection than does lunch menu. Jordan is our talented young server who hails from Puerto Rico; Jordan is Not a fish fan, but is enthusiast about Barramundi. I ask Jordan why, and he explains the chef said Barramundi is good. I ask IF there is a lunch and/or dinner tasting menu - There is not. Take note that the Brunch menu is actually part of the lunch menu. Service is excellent - 5 Stars. Ambience is the element that nearly all diners comment, and ambience is clearly 5 stars. Music is not for all, but Boomers may be pleased. Chef Margot, et al. always rate a 5 star - IF only the menu is expanded. At least include a Great French Onion soup. My dear wife informs me on the drive to Manna's (pronounce however you like) that Whit's Custard is her decision for dessert, and of course, Yes, dear. Our selections: Shrimp Omelette Gruyère and shrimp omelette, with onions and peppers, served with roasted potatoes and balsamic salad And Barramundi Sandwich Pan seared barramundi on toasted rustic ciabatta, almond chimichurri mayo, piquillo compote and arugula. served with a kale salad. Manna's does not meet our requirements for Saturday night dining, but does meet our requirements for midweek dining. The noise and crowded factors are not something that we enjoy. It is difficult for us to recommend Manna's to a couple for special occasion weekend dining. Yes, ambience is a solid five; our menu choices rated a five, and the servers rated a five; we shall return. We highly recommend this fantastic dining experience to the diners from Greater Dayton Metropolitan Area, Columbus, Cincinnati and beyond....

Amanda S.

Beautiful restaurant. Loved the atmosphere and decor. Service was a little slow but they were busy so totally understandable. Espresso martinis - definitely one of the best I've had. I had the halibut and my friend had the filet. The filet was cooked perfectly and the potatoes had a nice truffle flavor but not over bearing. The halibut was light and flavorful. But the fondants were a little under cooked and cold. For sure want to try their brunch sometime!

Dude seriously!? Sit at the bar if you want a great experience! I went with my wife and had a great time talking to Jackson, and John about cocktails. At a certain point the Chef/Owner and her husband sat beside us at the bar and it was fantastic to hear their stories and pick their brains! Cocktails and food to highlight and check out! Espresso Martini! They have 2 available, a pumpkin spice, and a traditional, and i LOVED the traditional its super espresso forward, with a nice blend of cinnamon and other spices to back up and enhance the flavor of their espresso. Also the Walk through Provence! Its a super elegant Lavender Martini where they clairfy(?) the the juices in it! Its really pretty and elegant! For food, i LOVE LOVE LOVE the lamb empanadas, they really need a dipping sauce and so it talked to Jackson the sommelier about what sauce would pair nicely with the. ( a hilarious and enlightening conversation.) For dinner we split the Saltado Risotto, a super flavorful, well put together dish i was told it was their spin on the national dish of peru!.

Karla H.

One of our favorite Dayton restaurants. Go for happy hour at the beautiful bar, Sunday brunch or one of the many special events. The wine tastings are excellent with delicious food pairings. Peru meets Paris for a European style cuisine that is quite comfortable to American diners.

Dan S.

Stopped in for a cocktail and a couple appetizers after a busy day. Very early but the bar was open with a few guests. Sign said seat yourself in bar area. We started to sit at a table in the bar area and a very rude woman told us we need to wait to be seated. Bartender was very nice and told us to sit anywhere. He was very friendly and helpful selecting a cocktail from their extensive list. Both his recommendations were spot on. I noticed another bar tender was actually making our cocktails two different drink at the same time with different hands. Very impressive ! The apps were great and the cocktails were perfect. Overall another great experience at uptown which is getting to be our favorite South of town spot

Shu Ju Y.

Visit was super disappointing. We first started off with the charred Caesar and the Kale salad. The charred Caesar was charred way too long which made the salad soggy and crispy. The kale salad was more like a slaw salad with a super sour dressing vs. flavorful dressing. Next up was the French onion soup. It was made with way too much salt. It was super salty and not very flavorful. For the entree we got the Victoria wings and it tasted like a perfume wings. The smoked technique was not very good. We also got the cauliflower steak with square fries. This dish was lacking in flavor and size for the price of this vegan dish. Our server was not attentive and was gone for long periods of time. Needless to say we dine here occasionally but the quality of food has drastically gone down. The ambiance was quant and very low to moderate noise levels. The craft drinks were amazing. I do not recommend this place for the price and the what we ordered.

Robert B.

Some say a picture is worth 1000 words- I think 6 are self explanatory: under cooked chicken, over cooked veggies. I decided to try this place before dropping $100 on a special event they were having and I'm so glad I did. The service and ambience were great but the food was mediocre at best. I've lived in France and traveled through Peru so my expectations were high. Unfortunately this restaurant isn't all it claims to be. Refer to photo for evidence. Even the French bread was terribly under cooked. Maybe their oven is broken.