My cousin just came into town on vacation and this was our first outing for lunch. The restaurant…read moreis gorgeous. Absolutely love the decor and the ambiance. The wait staff was very pleasant and friendly. We particular liked their leather aprons. They have a lovely outdoor seating area too. On this occasion (I suspect we will return) we ordered from their lunch special menu which is $14.50 for one option from the starters and one from the mains. However, you also have the option to order a la carte (separate menu). Food and drinks were nice. We will definitely come back as there were some things on the menu I would like to try, like the Rabbit Gnocchi and Artichoke & Truffle Ravioli

Sometimes when I sit down to Yelp a restaurant I think hmm, what exactly am I reviewing here, the…read morefood or the environment? So often it's both, but with Albert's the decor complements some visits there, and others not so much. Is that as confusing as it looks to me right now? Let's clarify... Hands down, awesome food. Like, seriously. Full marks. We came here with parents on a Thursday night (the new Friday as all you cool cats know) and sat down to some delicious wine, a smattering of tomato bruschetta with a criminal amount of garlic (thank the lord I didn't have to speak to anyone on a professional level the next day) and some hearty yet classy dishes. The boys wanted steak, and steak they got. As my friend's dad always says, if the steak's cooked properly, you don't need a steak knife, and these melted away like butter. The seafood menu was like a pick n' mix of fruits de la mer, and this is what the female contingent of the party opted for. My friend's mum went for the fillet of seabass served with a choice of vegetables, and I asked about the fish stew and the Thai monkfish curry. The kind waitress recommended the stew and I was so glad she did. Mussels in their shells, chunks of potato, a tomato sauce and huge hunks of fish had me almost too full to the brim for pudding, where we all decided we'd fight over a single pannetone bread and butter pudding. Rich, fruity and dense, the podded vanilla custard was the perfect partner. After reading Bex T's review I must concur wholeheartedly - Albert's is sleek and chic. The uber-modern clean blue lines would indeed feel at odds with a cosy Sunday roast dinner, although I do hear their roasts are legendary. It shan't put me off, I'll be back to try it. I'll just be sure to don my Sunday best when I do!

Just been back here for the first time in years and I'm pleased to say it's still fantastic. Lovely…read morestaff, very nice vibe and great food for a good price. Lunch and a drink for two for less than forty quid.

Great customer service, very nice manager. Hearty breakfast. Cappuccino was delicious.read more

Brilliant food and atmosphere, friendly staffs. The food menu is extensive and covers all…read morevarieties.

Fairly new and upcoming cafe/restuarant in West Didsbury, this place is constantly busy, so clearly…read morethey must be doing something right. I took my parents here one Saturday afternoon for a little sit down and a hot drink after exploring the local shops. My Dad and I ordered a latte each and my Mum ordered a pot of peppermint tea. Both lattes came out at the perfect temperature and with a good amount of frothy milk on the top. Sadly, the pot of tea my Mum had ordered was a used pot of tea and was therefore half full and stone cold. It seems that one waitress had cleaned off another table and placed the finished with tea pot next to the freshly brewed one, so the wrong one was accidentally bought over. The staff were so apologetic and immediately bought over the actual freshly made pot of tea as soon as we noticed. After that minor mishap, everything ran smoothly and everything tasted just right. I really enjoyed the simplistic style with a few pieces of quirky artwork dotted on the walls. I'd say there's a kind of nautical theme running throughout the café, as there's ropes hanging from the ceiling and a few other seaside/fishing type items dotted around. All very cute and trendy. I'd recommend Rustik to anyone in the area, it's the perfect place (not at all like a standard high street coffee shop) to stop and have a quick drink. Also, the tables are spaced out, so you can enjoy a nice chat or catch up with friends or family without feeling like you're being listened in on.

I attended the Parrs Wood Pub with my children today. This is only the second time I have been here…read moreas i am not from Manchester. On arrival we were greeted and made to feel very comfortable and welcome by both staff and regulars alike. Everything was great until one of the kids needed a nappy change. Having established where the baby changing area was this required us to either enter from outside or cut through the bar area which I thought was rather unorthodox but the barman told me to 'come through its ok'. This I did. On the return you would expect to take the same route. This we did. However another member of staff came over to the table and said ' It is unacceptable to come through the bar without asking' and while we tried to explain he just turned his back on us and walked away while we were still speaking to him. Prior to this I had ordered pizza and chips for the children. When they arrived it was the same member of staff bringing them over. He carried the pizza chips and cutlery/sauce box put them on the table. Glared at us, didnt speak and just stormed off. We did try to approach him again regarding the subject and once again he was not willing to listen and shut us down and walked away leaving us talking to ourselves. I found him to be very rude and to put it bluntly he just put a dampener on the whole day. I dont think I will set foot in the place again as I was left feeling angered and upset by his whole attitude and lack of respect for a paying customer. I run my own business and if i treat my customers in this way I would expect my business to fail and in this day and age thats not a chance any business should be willing to take. While I would not wish this on anyone trying to make a living they should be careful as to the type of people they employ and ensure their customer service skills are a lot better than we experienced.

This is the restaurant dreams are made of. A restaurant where birthdays and anniversaries are…read morecelebrated, where families reunite and friends share intimate moments. The reason it's so popular is simply because the atmosphere, food quality and service is some of the best you'll find in the whole city. Walk in and you'll find simple decor and candlelit tables, and a friendly face to show you to your seat. The menu is generally Modern British, and changes are made weekly and according to what local produce is available, making it a surprise every time you dine. I tried the Pan-fried Goosnargh Duck Breast, which came with a Cranberry and Ginger compote and market vegetables. Considering the outsranding quality of the dish, I was happy to pay every penny of the £15.95 asking price. An extensive wine list of Spanish, French, Italian and world wines make this restaurant the shining diamond of Didsbury.

Despite being a Manchester resident for many years, for some reason I'd neglected to visit the Lime…read moreTree. A recent soujourn there made it clear I'd made a big mistake. Evidently the place survives on word of mouth, as they don't seem to have much of an internet profile and I can't recall seeing any press ever. There's several very good "Modern British" options around Manchester these days, but few have stayed so: my eating companion assured me it was just as good ten years ago. A moules mariniere starter was delicious, with surprisingly fresh-tasting mussels. It was, however, huge: a giant plate heaped with the things. Not a starter for those who aren't very hungry. Queen scallops, served in (two) shells with mash and a delicate white sauce was a bright and pleasant start to the meal. On our visit, the pork main was particularly fantastic, but my lamb was also very good: perfectly cooked vegetables. A dessert of STP was good but, again, huge: it's rare I don't finish a meal but I just couldn't. Service was friendly and just attentive enough, modulo a short period where we had trouble finding anyone. The men's toilets smelt *fantastic* - I doubt most people would care, but that's really rather rare. One downside I wish they would sort out: I know the restaurant is small, but they've squeezed far too many covers into the available splace: on a table for two we could have easily had an intimate conversation with the tables on either side.

If you're looking for an independent and quirky bar in didsbury that serves a huge range of ales,…read morecocktails and a good selection of food and that always has a friendly atmosphere then look no further. The tables and chairs in M&A are a mismatch of odds and bods but this combined with the weird and wonderful wall art and trendy bar give the place so much character. After a few cheeky drinks down Burton Road my friend and I decided that our bellies needed food so we jumped in here in hope of finding a table. We were luckily enough (especially considering it was a Friday night) to find a table in the small back room. Until this night I'd only ever popped in here for drinks so I was happy to see a varied menu. I think they were possibly a little under staffed as getting served at the bar took an age but I can't deny that the food and drink were both perfect. I opted for a mushroom and pesto stone baked pizza, which had a crisp base and a perfectly crunchy crust. The sauce was very flavoursome and the toppings plentiful. I enjoyed every mouthful. To drink I had not one, but two Mai Thai cocktails (afterall it was Friday), which were both mixed to perfection, with a handful of ice, the sweetness of pineapple juice and the warmth of plenty of rum. I would recommend this little bar to anyone and everyone who is visiting the area.

Ever since Emily B and Rich C filled my activity feed with mouth watering pictures and glowing…read morereviews of this place it's been on my hit list - lucky for me then that it's pretty much next door to Reserve Wines and we had an event there - result. I initially popped in in search of coffee and wifi to finish off some last bits and bobs for the day before heading over for the #worldofwine event but looking at the menu and being here on a Monday I decided I could make room for an early dinner! On Mondays they do burger and a beer for £10 - that's gets you your choice of burger, fries, slaw and a choice of beer from the Camden Brewery selection. I had the chicken and bacon burger with a pale ale, both lovely! The coffee I had before my food was average but then again they aren't claiming to be the next Starbucks. The chap working at the time I was in was extremely helpful and friendly as well! Most likely will be back on my next didders trip!

I've been to a number of Slug and Lettuce venues around Manchester. I like this one as it has table…read moreservice, nice decor, alfresco dining and friendly staff. I came here for the 50% off on Mondays and it was busy with people of all ages and various groups. What I like about this place is that it is incredibly cheap but feels a lot more upmarket than a weatherspoons or other chain pub.

I was invited to this venue for a friend's birthday one Friday night, so it should have been a good…read morenight. However, it was ruined by hoards of girls (no, I can't call them girls, they were 35-year-olds plus) prancing around in bunny outfits, very loud and equally terrible music and (probably) the most expensive drinks prices in Didsbury. It was too loud to talk, yet no-one was dancing. As much as I forced myself to try and enjoy my evening, I just couldn't get into the sluggy spirit (whose idea was it to include the name of a slimy invertebrate in the name of a trendy chain?) I'll be generous and give this place a couple of stars based on another occasion when I visited for a relatively pleasant quiet drink with a friend on a weeknight, and I saw Fizz from Corrie in there. Any night where I can tick another Corrie star off my list counts as a good night for me. I admit it, I'm very sad (you should have seen how happy I was when I bumped into Kirk on a night out!) I should probably note that my rating is based on my drinking and celeb-spotting experiences only, and not on the food on offer here, which my friends assure me is tasty and filling.

great afternoon lunch with a large group of us . staff friendly and attentive . lovely lunch…read moreprovided by their " new" young chef who got everyone of our varied meals spot on ... well done the food was delicious. will definitely be returning .

I've only ever had drinks in here prior to eating at SoLIta nearby, as it's a good meeting up spot…read moreand always seems to have good beers on. The fact that it's a bare-boarded traditional pub only adds to its appeal. They offer six different real ales on tap; they're from national breweries but still decent and wholly drinkable. I'm sure I've seen BrewDog's Punk IPA on keg here, so it goes to show they attract a younger crowd too. They even have a nice selection of gins available if you're partial to a thirst-quenching G&T. The TV screens show live sports events such as football, rugby and golf. They're quiet though so it's not a sports pub by any stretch. Massive bonus points awarded for the free monkey nuts from a barrel in the corner of the bar! Why this isn't a standard offering in every boozer is beyond me.

Made an order over Deliveroo and an item was missing. This sometimes happens so that's fine, but…read morewhen we called to try and resolve the matter and the manager said there was nothing they could do, and instead of exploring options quickly hung up on us, without calling back. This made the situation feel badly handled. Thankfully Deliveroo resolved the issue on the restaurant's behalf but this wasn't great customer service on the part of the restaurant. Overall a bad experience, but hopefully just a one off. Have eaten (and order via Deliveroo) here before and it's been fine. Food is generally nice if not a little on the expensive side. NB: I revised this review from my initial one to try and be more fair.

Expo Lounge is currently my favourite hangout. It's toddler friendly and my nearly two-year-old…read moreloves it. It's very chilled and has a lovely outside seating area too which looks out to Didsbury Village. There's a great selection of food including vegan and gluten free. On my last visit I spotted Freddie Flintoff!

I went to Expo Lounge a few weekends ago. It wasn't overly busy when we arrived so it was easy…read moregetting a table - score! The food is good quality and quite tasty. For starters, I'm a big fan of their soups! These taste treats are served with fresh warm bread and butter, and are an excellent value. On my most recent visit, I ordered the fish cake and it was completely delicious! All our food came out with minimal waiting time and was served at the perfect temperature too :-)