We ate a mid-/late-afternoon dinner there today and we loved every aspect. They had a special deal…read morewhereby (certain) starters were 3.50 pounds/each (or 4 for 10 pounds) before 5:00 p.m. and (a very limited number of) entrées were 8.95 pounds/each before 5:00 p.m. I had the vegetarian pasta entrée and my husband had the mariscos entrée, both of which were delicious - but we were still a little hungry, so we ordered (and shared) two starters afterwards (hummus and tzatziki). Those were also delicious (the serving sizes weren't large, although certaily sufficient) and the hummus was probably the best we've ever tasted. The pita bread was warm and very tasty. The two servers were *super*-nice young guys. The interior of the restaurant is very attractive, with lots of art and some photos on the walls. Also, the restroom was spotless. Note that the restaurant is located in Didsbury (just down the street from the entrance to the Old Parsonage Gardens).

Owned by the same folks behind Dimitri's Deansgate, Olive and Vine welcomed friends and I a few…read moreweeks ago with open foodie arms. Located in front of The Didsbury pub and a short walk away from my favourite Botanical garden (Fletcher Moss) this intimate Greek foodie haven is already a favourite with the locals. All the Tapas looked delicious so we decided (between the 4 of us) to go for the 8 for £40 deal and add more if necessary. Predictably My favourites included Lamb chops, Mussels and Funghi in blue cheese sauce. Admittedly this particular visit was more about catching up with friends rather than focusing on food. This meant that amidst flowing conversation the Tapas was gone before we knew it and our collective recollection of the food was hazy at best. (The Vino didn't help) Look out for a more detailed review after the next visit. All in all the vibe was fantastic though and I highly recommend this place for a quiet intimate dinner.

Apart from a bit of halloumi offered at BBQs in the past I hadn't much sampled Greek cuisine so was…read moreespecially looking forward to this meal for a friend's birthday. It's run by a husband-and-wife team who clearly like to ensure their guests are all well taken care of during their meal, we felt very welcome and the service was excellent. As we were a large group we decided it was easiest to order several 'Meat Meze' platters to share which turned into one of the most delicious banquets I've ever had. Oodles of houmous, tzatziki, warmed pitta breads, succulent pieces of pork, chicken and lamb, some giant looking baked bean things which were totally moreish, I tried everything and disliked nothing. It was hands down one of the top five meals I had in 2013. Dimitri came out from the kitchen to chat to us after our meal and told us they source fresh local ingredients for their dishes and you could certainly tell this was the case from the tastiness of what we'd ordered. If you're ever in Northenden, dining at Alexandros is a must. Tip: Expect to pay £16-19.50 for a Meat Meze and £15-18.50 for Vegetarian Meze (the portions are very generous!).

Amazing new(ish) Greek restaurant in the heart of Northenden. Me and my boyfriend went for our…read moreanniversary last year and it had just been open 6 weeks, it has taken off so much that you really have to book in advance now if you want to get a table and I'm not surprised the food is plentiful and delicious! The chef who owns the biz is Greek and his wife is at the front of house, she's very friendly and polite and can't do enough to help with menu choices etc.. Chef also pops out to have a chat which is just lovely. We went for one of the Mezes in the end and had to take a doggy bag because our eyes are bigger than our stomachs! When we went a carafe of white wine imported from Greece was very reasonable price I think around £3.50/£4.00, it might have gone up now, who knows. All I know is that I cannot wait to go back for more!

If you want to have a taste of Greek food without spending a fortune look no further. This deli is…read moreright near big Sainsbury's and is easily accessible by a number of buses from the city centre. The place is fairly small and cosy, the service is friendly and quick. The price is even better - so far this was the best value for money Greek food I had in Manchester. For starters we had grilled cheese - delicious (only £2.25) while the main dishes are around 5-7 pounds and quite filling.

really delicious and very cheap ! i got the falafel pita, the falafel being one of the best i've…read morehad in a long time (which is saying something...). was cash only otherwise order online, the online ordering system was a bit tricky so make sure you bring cash !

The food in Kosmos Taverna is just fantastic! Authentic Greek style food that comes in loads of…read morevarieties will leave you full and wanting for more at the same times. When I ask for a mint tea, most of the times I get also a fresh mint in addition to a teabag. The place is not cheap, but I say it's worth it! The only dish I didn't like was seafood meze (I haven't tried other mezes after that). With the rest you can't go wrong really!

Apparently this is a Manchester institution, serving authentic Greek food from this site for 30…read moreyears (estimate by my drunk friend last night - may not be 100% accurate). Despite passing this place on my school bus for 5 years however I'd never spotted it before. I now realise this has been a huge oversight on my part! I went with a group of 10 people for a bday celebration of an ex housemate. The staff coped really well with a big group and we were taken very good care of. They don't put a tip on as standard even for a large group - I prefer this practice, other restaurants please take note! The interior is nice, basic rather than luxurious but this adds to the atmosphere. They have a good drinks menu, I shared a carafe of red wine with someone and it was decent for the price. The menu has lots of choices, too many - I wanted everything! I had the deep fried halloumi in batter. It was delicious, perfectly done but I'd have preferred a better salad garnish, it just had 3 wedges of raw tomato with balsamic glaze. Friends shared the mezze platter and this looked great. Everyone said the starters were fantastic. I then had a steak casserole dish with star annise and cinnamon. The mains come with a choice of rice, chips, salad or roast potatoes. I went for chips and they were perfectly cooked, the rice looked good on other plates too. The meat was tender and the onions in my dish were lovely and sweet. I really enjoyed it. They brought out a piece of chocolate fudge cake with candles and sang for my friends bday, a nice touch. We all tried a bite of cake and the fudge icing was delicious. I had a medium sweet coffee which was the only down side of this meal for me. The Greek delight it came with (a piece of pink sweet very like Turkish delight) was amazing but the coffee itself was very bitter and full of grainy residue. Overall I loved it, really want to go back and try someone dishes. Needs to go on the list for yelp events I think!

Friday night, was pretty empty so the service was awesome…read more The food was amazing and really tasty. The waitress were really friendly and polite. The food is delicious. Definitely I'm going back. They have a good range of Vegetarian foods.

We walked into Olive & Thyme on a Saturday night and asked for a table, outside if possible. We…read morewere told there would be a 10% extra charge for sitting outside. What on earth?! I was on the verge of walking out when the waiter revealed that this was a joke! Ho ho ho, what japes. No harm no foul I guess, but I have no sense of humour when I'm hungry and also have an astounding ability to take *everyone* at face value no matter what they say to me. Service followed in a similar vein all evening, walking a tightrope between irritating and endearing. If you ever feel like you have no mates, come here because they're all your bezzers. It's a good job the food was good - really good, in fact. You know sometimes when you're eating you get a perfect mouthful? A brilliant combination of flavours and textures all in one bite. This is what happened when I wrapped silky hummus and salty halloumi in a piece of garlic butter lathered lavash, with a black olive crammed in for good measure. Oh wow. This is possibly all I want to eat for the rest of my life. I felt slightly uninspired by a lot of the main course options, but my choice of pide (Turkish pizza) with spicy sausage was a solid one. In a lot of ways, much better than regular pizza - the lavash base is so soft and wonderfully chewy at the same time. Instead of desserts we opted for cocktails. My friend chose one from the menu with rosewater and cucumber and I let the chirpy waiter 'put something together for me'. Lord knows what that was but it had strawberries in it and was very nice. Altogether the bill came to around £60, making it a slightly pricier option but totally worth it. I imagine it'd be a great place for a party, or to take your family.

Aladdin had been mentioned to me by a couple of friends on different occasions - how the food was…read moresupposed to be good and it's BYO so you can drink your personal favourite without having to pay extra. The interior is expansive, with lots of seating on both the ground and first floors - they look to have knocked through as the business took off, as the layout is too haphazard to be deliberate. It's nothing to write home about, but clean and no-nonsense. It was fairly busy when we arrived, so book ahead to avoid having to wait. Service was fine but there were so many diners you can expect a bit of a wait to order and in between courses. As for the food, the starters (or 'mazza') were definitely the highlight of the evening, so I'd recommend you order a few dishes to share if you're eating as a group. The mains didn't appear to blow any of us away with deliciousness - they were just underwhelming. If we went back we'd probably just order more starters. I've yet to find a Middle Eastern restaurant where all the food is great. Aladdin, unfortunately, didn't live up to expectations for me.

A hidden gem of Withington!…read more The food is scrumptious, the service is authentic and, the best thing, it doesn't burn a hole in a student pocket! From the exterior, the Aladdin looks like somewhat of a run down takeaway, however, take a moment to step inside and you are greeted with delicious smells and flavours of the the middle east. The food is freshly prepared, healthy and enough to make the mouth water. The Hummus Hab, Baba ghanouj and salads are not to be missed! Add that to it's BYOB policy (£1 corkage) and your set for a great night. Evidently, the Aladdin's has built up a good reputation in the local area and thus provides a bustling atmosphere, with a diverse cliental (Coronation Street stars have been spotted in here!), particularly during the weekend. For this reason, I recommend booking in advance. The only blip ever reported to me is it's portion sizes. However, this was a comment from two 21 year old males with ENORMOUS appetites! My advice- get yourself down there!

Lovely, relaxed atmosphere. We were greeted by an attentive and friendly waiter (he was also great…read morewith the children and one adult with a disability that were in our party). The food was absolutely incredible. Seriously, not even the smallest complaint. Beautiful flavours and excellently cooked, from the lamb and beef through to the vegetarian options. The salads were fresh and delicious and the deserts were great too. We will be coming back again as soon as possible, this is easily one of the best restaurants in Stockport.

the food was ok. I hsve been many times to this place and have been very happy…read morehowever this time, the food was ok i ordered salad with my dish and it was just lettuce and a half a tomatoe cut in half ? tha same with my sisters. I asked for a hot bread and dips for my main and the waiter claimed it was to complicated to order for a main !!! I have had this before but he was rude unfriendly and very curt. This meal was for my Mum ^ dads 60th wedding anniversary, when my mum asked did they have blush wine he told her have you looked at the wine list!!! The waiter never smiled wasnt helpful and down right miserable, I doubt that we will ever retuen here as the service was terrible. I have loved this place for years and reccomended it to never again !

I'd forgotten that we had takeaway food from here before, but once it was suggested to me I…read moreremembered. So this time we got a mix of meatballs, falafel, moussaka and chicken souvlakia among four. The food arrived fairly quickly which impressed us, and had really tasty sides like salads (that included olives) tomato and yoghurt based dips as well as pita breads. I had the moussaka and salad and it was so flavourful and properly seasoned it was just prefect. As I was enjoying the food it struck me that to call this restaurant food would be to mis inform. Oh no, this was home - cooking at its best and way above restaurant standard. What I mean is if you set out to make the best moussaka with the best ingredients this is what you'd get. As it was takeaway we had a few fabulous beers by 7 brothers that they brewed from Kellogg's coco pops and Rice Krispies from cereals that would otherwise just be wasted; instead it becomes beer and the brewery waste given over free to farmers to feed pigs. The takeaway food we got here was about £10 a head so darn good value really for the quality and deliciousness. And as I thought about it, Chinese takeaway prices in particular have risen unjustifiably year on year with food quality taking a real nose dive so next time we'll think of this Greek long before over paying for rubbish food. So if you have a Chinese local takeaway, and you are paying near a fiver for a starter and seven quid for a main please become more discerning. If the food isn't top notch now start saying so as it's the only way to bring higher standards back or you'll be paying through the nose for rubbish.

I love Greek food. So when me and hubs had the chance to go out to dinner alone we seriously…read morepondered which cuisine we had a panging for, Greek won and we decided on Socrates. Certainly not the prettiest establishment on the block, but sometimes you get the best food from tatty looking places. Although the restaurant was empty, it took a while for the waiter to come over to take our orders. I must point out, he was a lovely, lovely man and very endearing. We ordered our starters and meals and anxiously waited to tuck in. Slowly other folks started to trickle in, which made us feel confident that it was a good place, given the numerous options immediately surrounding it on Northenden. Oddly, it seemed people that came in after us were getting served before us. We chalked it up to the fact that ours was getting special attention in the kitchen. The starters of tahini & pita and the fried feta came out. I've never had fried feta before and imagined it would be glorious. Guess what? It tastes just like it sounds....hot feta. Super salty, same consistency of unfried feta, just hotter and not very nice. The tahini was fine. For the mains, I had the lamb kabob and hubs had Greek sausages (forget what they are called). The lamb kabob (insert heavy sigh). It was way over cooked, and strangely didn't taste of anything yet still tasted not very good, if that makes sense. I almost took hubby's eye out after trying to slide a piece off the stick with my fork, and it was as if it was stuck with glue..finally giving way and flying across the table into my darlings baby blues. There was rice and a giant pile of shredded lettuce along with some raw veg (I have no problem with raw veg at all so that was one part of the meal I enjoyed). Very bland though, and hubs grumbled that his was not nice either. The highlight of the night was the lovely waiter. I wish all serving staff had his warm, friendly and charming personality. It almost made up for the sub-par food. Almost.

One visit and I love Panicos…read more I'll give you the highlights: - Handy location in Chorlton, near a number of bars and the tram and bus stops - so it's easy to roll out of a bar, into Panicos, and then home with your kebab. - The shop is small but clean and tidy. - Prices are reasonable - I paid less than £5 for a kebab on naan. - The staff are great! My lamb kofte broke on the grill and the staff member insisted on 'repairing' it by putting some chicken shawarma on top. No complaints here! He also gave me a piece of shawarma to eat while waiting. I'd be much happier to stand in queues in general if I were given food every time. - Obviously the proof is in the pudding - the food was delicious. Salad and sauces were fresh and plentiful. The meat was juicy and full of flavour. Next time I think I'll go for chicken shawarma all the way - I usually steer clear of chicken expecting it to be dry and bland but this was super tasty.

Love it! This is a fine fine kebab house. As Emma-Louise implies, though it in many ways akin to a…read morestandard greasy donner-vending establishment, this little eatery offers a little more class too. Well, perhaps class is the wrong word, and may attract the wrong clientele. If you like to have three knives and three forks, its still not for you, but if you like Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food, and appreciate a bit of authenticity, then you'll love it. Big, filling, cheap food that tastes healthy in comparison to any other fast food. The kind of kebab you could go for with your mum.