This is a nice Pizza Express location located close to the railway station in Hale, around a…read more15-minute walk away from Altrincham town centre. They have recently refurbished this location lately with the "Pizzeria" branding, I think the new look for the restaurant is so much fresher, and although the lighting could be better (It is a little dark inside), they have made this location look so much better. I would suggest booking at peak times, there aren't a lot of tables as this is a rather small branch and can get full quickly, many tables are designed to fit larger groups of at least four, and there is limited availability for smaller groups, so booking via the Pizza Express app would be a good idea to avoid disappointment. The staff here seem rather friendly, especially an Italian male (The manager?), who even began chatting to me regarding my Fantasy Football team. I ordered my usual pizza which is a GF Pollo Pancetta, it had really good flavours and was cooked well, especially the meat. Pancetta can burn and become a little chewy rather quickly, however, the meat was cooked perfectly and was a great combination for my pizza. TIP: Download the Pizza Express app, you can get bonuses and rewards through checking-in via their app, the only flaw with this is you have to spend £10 to claim an award or receive loyalty points, and you can't use it in conjunction with any other offers. 4* - A nice Pizza Express location with good food and friendly service, I just wish there was more space around the restaurant!

A gluten and dairy free pizza is hard to come by, but I have found it. Cheeseless pizza with a…read moregluten free base tastes pretty good (maybe that was the prosecco DOCG). I just wish there were gluten free dough balls with garlic margarine! Maybe I'll send a suggestion email to head office. The waiter was from near Venice, and as I had recently been but not tried aperol- because it looks like irn bru- he gave me a free shot. Bonus! It was heaving on Friday night but we still didn't have to wait long for our meal. And 2 courses plus a drink for £18.95 isn't bad.

I called at Miller and Carter to celebrate my birthday, after a bad experience with their…read moreManchester - King Street location, I decided to finally give them another chance due to an improved menu and the fact the Wilmslow location has always looked stunning in a grand old building with car park facilities, opposite the train station (Only 20-25 minutes into Manchester city centre!) The staff were fantastic and always seemed happy to help, my group did get there a little early and they didn't mind sitting them down with drinks even an hour before I arrived and the table was booked for, obviously, they wouldn't be able to do this during peak/busy times but it was nice they offered this. I did mention it was my birthday on the reservation, they didn't seem to acknowledge that but it is easy to miss these things in the notes, and the staff did seem friendly so it likely was the case of forgetting rather than being malicious and not caring. The restaurant had a relaxed, chilled and comfortable vibe, I loved sitting next to the radiator which was perfect on a cold winter's evening. My only criticism of the ambience was it was really dark, to the point where I had to lower my phone's screen brightness significantly as it was straining my eyes. There was a lack of vegetarian options, so one of my guests who isn't a meat-lover had to settle for fish and chips for her main but she did enjoy it. On the other hand, the gluten-free menu had many choices, in terms of different steak, meat and fish dishes. For my starter, I went for the scallops, I didn't enjoy the potatoes with this dish as they seemed to have something in them which meant they weren't as smooth as I would have liked my mashed potatoes, the scallops I didn't enjoy but I won't mark them down on that as this was the first time I ever tried scallops, and it'd be unfair otherwise. I ordered a Long Island Ice Tea to drink, I love how unlike other places (some of them even charge double the price), it tasted so good, and it looked good,t this is down to using household names and good brands in the ice tea, including Kettel One Vodka, Bacardi Rum and Pepsi Max, considering this was £6.75 I was especially pleased, considering a week earlier I had paid double the price for an awful, bitter drink which was also supposed to be a Long Island Ice Tea, so they did a good job here. I went for the chicken dish as my main course and I really enjoyed it, the chicken was cooked and seasoned perfectly, and I loved the dauphinoise potatoes, they were cooked perfectly again and this is such a simple dish but it seems to get right, I've had many issues where they were bland, greasy and inedible, sometimes even with hard potatoes from other restaurants or as a part of a ready meal, and that wasn't the case here. I would have liked more of them, as good as the chicken was I found there was too much chicken compared to the other parts of the menu. The gravy/dipping pot was nice, but it was rich so again I wouldn't want too much of it. The food is a little high-end, but it was worth it to celebrate a special occasion, this isn't a typical restaurant to come to regularly though, but still with good quality food it is nice to come to, especially as the loyalty scheme makes it more affordable, just for downloading the app I was given a free glass of fizz (Normally £4.40) on my first visit. It is also a shame that the chips/fries are fried in the same oil as gluten-containing items (some Miller and Carter locations have separate friers), it's so frustrating, as good as the dauphinoise potatoes are, I wouldn't really want them with a steak, it's a shame they haven't invested in a separate frier yet and I strongly hope they consider it in the future, due to the price of the steaks I really would expect to have chips with it really. 4* - I had a good dining experience, this is one of my favourite places to eat in Wilmslow, after having multiple bad dining experiences on my past visits to the Cheshire East town, it was refreshing to finally have an experience of good food on a trip to Wilmslow and I will look forward to returning, it restored my faith in Miller and Carter.

The Miller and Carter is a steak restaurant - if you're a veggie this restaurant is not for you!!…read more I've been working up near Alderley so Wilmslow is nice and close to stay and eat out, so a friend suggested the Miller for dinner. We started off with scallops - beautifully cooked - with classic cauliflower purée and crispy pancetta and calamari - average. Then we accepted the inevitable and ordered steak, with a bottle of Malbec Rob got the steak with ribs - meat overload! And I just got a ribeye. The waiter was a little pushy on getting me to order medium. I usually eat steak medium rare - but he persuaded me that medium would be better. Not the best idea - I should have stuck to my guns - it was medium to well and a bit dry - at least a medium rare steak has a bit of juice!! Rob also found his rare steak was a tad over cooked - definitely not blue like he asked. For a steak restaurant this isn't good! The other thing was that the steak was overwhelmed with the extra 'stuff' it came with. You got to order a sauce separately - but they came with herb butter anyway. There were fries, onion loaf (? Like a slice of onion ring pie - good but bizarre!), watercress, tomato and a iceberg wedge with a different sauce. Basically a tonne of crap to detract from the actual steak!! This must be how they communicate value for money? Anyway we were pretty stuffed but managed to try some chocolate ganache and the chocolate pot mini dessert that comes with a hot drink. Despite my steak comments it was a pretty good meal - worth a try!

Service was amazing and staff were lovely but not enough vegetarian meal options, I was limited to…read moreone meal. The burger tasted like grass And the fries where overly salty. The seats where uncomfortable and the dessert had the consistency of glue. I will not be coming back here!

Date night means steak night, right? Being in Bolton for the weekend, we took the train to Parbold…read moreto go to Miller and Carter for our steak fix. We got to Parbold a little early and decided to walk from the station up the hill to the restaurant. Potentially not he best idea in the inclement weather, but he views are spectacular and we certainly worked up an appetite. When we arrived we were still a little early for our reservation so we were given a pager and grabbed a drink to sit the comfy bar area. While Miller and Carter is part of a small chain I feel like this one is quite special because of its location and the beautiful views all around. I can imagine it being beautiful in theirs outdoor area with firepit on a dusky summer evening. Our pager went off and we were taken to our table, which was next to the window so we could keep enjoying the views. Scallops with chorizo and the Bourbon glazed chicken were our starters, with fillet steak and a big old sirloin for our mains. Both came with a lettuce wedge salad, chips, steak sauce (with a really great range to choose from - I'd recommend the rich bordelaise) and their own recipe onion loaf which was a total taste revelation. We also opted for the bourbon glazed purple carrots and a rather nice bottle of Malbec to wash it all down. The staff were wonderful and I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant. We'll definitely be back, and will also be trying out their more conventionally located branch in Leeds.

Attentive and friendly staff. Had a removable ramp to allow accessible entrance. Delicious food,…read morefresh bread and Gnocchi dish was perfect. Highly recommend! Wheelchair accessibility There's one small step to enter the building, we popped a wheelie to get in but they have a removable ramp they put down to allow quick and easy access.

A must-do while you're in Manchester! Delicious food, fantastic service, friendly atmosphere, and…read moreextremely accommodating and attentive staff. We had a variety of pasta dishes, plus the bread (and trio of dips- delish!), bellinis and a couple glasses of red wine. One member of our party is in a wheelchair, and the staff even brought out a little ramp to make entry and exit to the restaurant easier, and the bathroom has easy access as well. Good people, great food, will absolutely be back in the future.

We were staying a local hotel and decided to meet a friend here for dinner due to the close…read moreproximity/convenience. The food was good, no complaints there, however it was pretty disappointing that we had to wait roughly an hour between when we received our starter and when we received our meals. I believe the restaurant was experiencing a staff shortage on this particular evening, however I think it'd be preferable at that point for them to take on fewer guests and be realistic about how quickly food may get out so that the guests they are serving have a pleasant experience. I know this is likely a one off so would not be put off from coming back and giving this place another go in the future, but from our experience couldn't justify a higher star review.

I've visited this Ask several times both for lunch & dinner since it opened in 2015 as it is just…read morebelow my office and have never been disappointed. The service I received was always excellent & you can even order in advance if pushed for time. It's a great central location, in proximity to Piccadilly station & many bus lines from Piccadilly gardens. There's even outdoor seating, where you can take in some of the rare (!) Manchester sunshine & enjoy a refreshing glass of wine/beer all for very affordable prices.

Definitely a good choice if you are attending a concert at Bridgewater Hall. Gio offered a prix…read morefixe menu and was quite expedient about service so concert goers can get to the show timely. Food was good, too. Overall a solid performance. We'll definitely be back.

Gio may not be special, Manchester has so many decent Italians that you can practically see a…read morecouple from Gio's entrance, but it is a very solid entry in the lengthy list of mid-market restaurants. I visited Gio with a large group of friends for lunch one day, eating off the pre-theatre menu, and frankly I was fairly impressed. The quality was solid and the portions pretty impressive for a set menu. Everything I tasted had a good flavour to it, nothing was bland or generic - though I'll agree with my friend who found the arrabbiata far too spicy for a full portion. All things considered the meal was very good value for money, though I can't comment on the a la carte. Bottom line, there is definitely room for Gio's in the Manchester restaurant scene. But it isn't somewhere I'd ignore a cheaper deal at Don Giovanni's or similar places to go to.

Food: As a table of 7 it's fair to say we tried most dishes. They were touch and go. Some where…read moreamazing and some okay. All were priced fairly. The salmon pasta was a crowd favorite as were the beef meatballs. Service: Sadly the service is the reason for the lower review. While our waiter was so kind and funny and engaging, we were sadly met with long waits. Firstly we waited nearly 20 mins for a table. Then we waited approx 15-20 mins to place a drinks order after being sat. Then once the food had been served it took the server an additional 30 mins to ask if we wanted any more drinks. By the time we got dessert everyone had empty glasses and the waiter had given up asking if we wanted top ups. We were only offered two drinks the entire meal. Finally, after a long wait and sub par service we then noticed a 10% service charge had been added to the bill with no prior notice. As an American, I am always inclined to tip quite highly however after such poor service, I was appalled to see this added with no mention. Ambiance: we came to pesto for a family birthday meal and were met with a perfect family atmosphere for all ages (our group ranged from 17-70)

After a long day of shopping, I just wanted something cheesy and comforting!…read more We decided to go to pesto as my family is vegetarian. To my surprise, Pesto had many vegetarian options! We had the £11.95 per head lunch which gave us an option of 3 dishes which I think was a great deal. I had the Salad, Tuskish wings and penne pasta with grilled chicken. Salad dressing was really nice and flavourful and the penne pasta was decent as well. I personally am not a fan of chicken with skin on and so did not have enjoy the wings as much! I had a cappuccino later and the coffee beans were amazing! One of the best coffees I've had around this area! Overall I feel this is a decent place to dine with family and it's quite pretty too! Service was great! The four stars are only because of the chicken wings!

Good cafe which has shakshuka on the breakfast menu, a wide selection of herbal teas (not loose…read moreleaf, but teapigs so decent) and also a wide selection of goods to buy and takeaway. The brownie was really nice. Lots of seating inside and out and nice staff. Vegan sbd gluten free options.

I have lived in Marple since 1973 and during that time it has never gad a really special place to…read moreeat. All Things Nice is the answer to my unspoken prayers. Lunch there if you can get in. You will experience taste sensations that go beyond the straightforward look of the menu. The food rivals that of top rated chefs without any of the pretentiousness that can be a feature of high end restaurants. It is just a rather special cafe and deli managed by a food mad chef called Rick whoze food and produce simply reduce his competition to toast.