Brand spanking newly opened!…read more At the heart of Monton's upcoming new businesses, The Blind Pig has just opened renovated that has replaced a previous pub there previously. The decor looks fresh, new, chic, understated and has that grey wood varnish touch that seems to be quite in at the moment. It's a bar but also a restaurant although it still has that pub feel but the new era pub feel. We went for the food and the cocktails - on a Friday night! This is the real time to test a new eatery. They did surprisingly well. We didn't wait for ages, had fun with the cocktails and discussing the place. Cute little notes were hung from table decorations and writing on the walls. Selection: Starting sharer platter - Italian meats, rocket, olives, mozzarella Soup and chips Random I know, but it worked. All of the food was tasty and fresh. Even through the renovation, it still attracts a lot of the old crowd. We were sat next to some people who didn't stop saying the F word through our latter part of the meal. This didn't put me off the food and the experience we'd had so far and I think it genuinely deserves 4*'s.

Quite amazing what they have done with this place as anyone who knew it as the Drop Inn will tell…read moreyou. Monton is really going through some serious changes at the moment and will surely become the next Didsbury / Chorlton. The Blind Pig is a bar/bistro offering locally sourced produce, teas, coffees etc.... We had breakfast there this morning, nice food and reasonably priced. Will be back.....

We went in to Enoteca for a drink last night and really liked the place. It's an Italian style wine…read morebar and is small and cosy. I liked the fact that they had used wine barrels as places to stand around as you have a drink and some antipasti. There is an extensive wine list and there is a special offer each Friday where half a litre of prosecco is £7 and you can get two cocktails for £10. The food is good mainly meat or cheese platters which both include high quality Italian produce. There are tables around the outside of the bar if you want to sit down and eat. We sat at the window so we could watch the world go by as we tucked into our delicious platter.

It's looking increasingly unlikely that I'll be holidaying in Turkey this summer. To get over this…read moreunbearable disappointment (first world problems) I've been adamant in finding the best in Turkish cuisine Manchester has to offer. And boy have I found another gem for all fellow foodie Yelpers. Eccles isn't exactly on par with the city centre, Chorlton, Didsbury et al as a place foodies rush to in their droves. However, that might be changing very soon. Driving through Monton village felt more like cruising through the leafy suburbs of Prestbury than Eccles. Monton road is already littered with decent eateries such as Enoteca, Blind pig, Malt dog and Blacksticks amongst others. The addition of La Turka not so long ago adds considerable weight to the argument that this part of Manchester is fast becoming another foodie hub. After dining at La Turka I'll certainly rubber stamp that assertion. A friend of mine brought this place to my attention after I confessed my love of all food Turkish, so off we went having booked our table in advance. (I was told it's mega busy all week) The restaurant may not look very big from the outside but has over 100 covers and a car park at the back. The interior is very airy, spacious and carries a real holiday vibe (Always a hit with me) It was very busy as predicted but there was enough staff to keep things flowing smoothly. The kitchen was visible from our table and we could almost taste the delicious aromas. The attention to detail by the proprietors was reflected in the fact they spotted us as new diners and came over for a quick chat. The order to arrival time was exceptional but not as good as the food itself. Hands down the chicken livers were the best I've tried in a long time and the spiciness was perfectly complemented by our zesty second starter, Veggi stuffed mushrooms. The bread and yoghurt sauce served as a side was also fresh and delightful. What's more, the sweet chutney served with the livers was an innovative addition, I liked it. When ordering the mains, my decision was heavily influenced by the fact I was starving. A meat platter was swiftly ordered without much thought. As good as the other options probably were I was in no mood for experimentation and opted for a good old carnivorous protein fix. My friend ordered the seafood platter which probably won the aesthetically pleasing award, not that I cared. My plate of delicious meat may not have looked as good but it certainly tasted fantastic. The lamb chops were perfectly seasoned and grilled to perfection. There was just enough crisp without too much burn and the meat was well cooked and just the right side of tender. The chicken and beef kofte were also divine as was the red sauce served with it. Perhaps the portion of rice could've been a tad more generous but the generosity of the meat portion meant I withheld anything resembling complaint. The seafood platter was no mug either, although I only tried the mussels (which were heavenly) I have it on good authority it was sensational. After the meat sweats had subsided we bravely ordered a Creme Brulee to share (Even though there was absolutely no room left in our respective well fed bellies) I had a few spoons and was very impressed but not surprised. It was a great way to end the evening. The only slight downside to the evening was that some of the staff weren't on their game and looked a little young and inexperienced. I'm certain that with time the management will amend this slight hiccup. The food and atmosphere however was absolutely brilliant, and I've bookmarked this place for sure. So should you! A mere 5 miles or so outside Manchester, the car journey took around 10 minutes from Deansgate. The 33 bus from near Hilton Deansgate takes around 30 minutes. Which means it's probably closer (If not he same distance) than the likes of Chorlton and Didsbury to get to. I highly recommend it! I shall be updating the review in the near future after my second visit. A great little innings from Monton for Manchester, bravo! As a side note, they're now open 9am to midnight serving breakfast outside in their brand new terrace. So as soon as summer arrives (It's nearly July, better late than never) I will be here sitting outside having Turkish breakfast pretending I'm in Istanbul! I'll also probably return to check out what this belly dancing night malarkey is all about on the weekend.

I am not sure about the craze or the hype!!Please remember this is a vegetarian palate writing his…read morewits out!! If the word of mouth reputation has to go for any records, this place should be amazing! But it's not Yes, it's easy to locate, good friendly people making sure of your time goes well till T***** the belly dancer undoes all the hard work done from the rest of the crew! When it comes to food, it's salty!! I guess they spend more on salt. Why not, it's cheap and adds flavour! You will agree it does exactly the opposite and makes it not palatable if you forget you already added salt once to the dish! The end result not a good starter!! You might think it was a mistake, but if the mains come with a salt lake!! Well you got to question if they have a salt company and sell it at the restaurant!! Don't worry the baklava did not have salt!! Hence the 2 stars If you want to see belly dancing, surely there are other places..... and not T!

Amazing food...can't emphasise that enough. Really inventive menu and enjoyed all we had…read more Big bonus is that the entire place both in and out is dog friendly Food service is slow but they tell you this when you arrive but its worth the wait Try it!

Amazing food! Great vibe. Sad we found it on our last day. Service was also great along with the…read morelatte's.

Funky little restaurant on the main road in Monton village, Blacksticks is on the site of the…read moreformer Bistro 221 restaurant. I was there recently for a family meal and was impressed by how quickly we got served, we got drinks straight away and then they gave us just the right time to choose from the menu. I started with a tian of prawn, crab and fennel marmalade which had the ingredients bound together in a cylindrical shape, didn't know what to expect when I ordered it but was very tasty and not too filling. For main, I had the pan fried duck which came with greens and a potato rosti, plus I'd ordered some fat chips on the side. The meat was pink and full of flavour and was a very tasty meal. I was a bit full after that but treated myself to a slice of chocolate cheesecake for afters, and was pleased that was quite light and was a good finish to the meal. The bill was around £200 for a party of five, that includes a couple of bottles of wine - it might seem a little pricey but it is a really good restaurant, I would definitely recommend it to others...

This is our favourite restaurant, the food, described as modern european is out of this world. The…read moreservice is equally good. We even had our christmas lunch there!

Delicious pizza, love the sourdough base! Special sticky…read moretoffee pudding too. Good value on the whole, maybe a little on the pricey side but worth it for the flavours.

What a great place! Really lovely food and great service…read more My friend and I went for lunch, we shared nachos to start and they were delicious. The guacamole was clearly freshly made and the cheese was applied quite liberally. I recommend the falafel salad or the goats cheese sandwich- which we had respectively. Very fresh ingredients and very tasty indeed. I'd go again.

Went to the upstairs restaurant part of Naz last night, in order to line our stomachs ahead of a…read moreMonton bar crawl. Indian food is normally my food of choice but I really wish I hadn't have come here, or maybe not opted for the all you can eat (not much, it turned out) and chosen something off the phantom menu (never saw one) instead. On arrival, we sat for a good ten minutes without being given a menu or having the buffet system explained to us. Then some guy came over saying we could have menus but they expected us to go for the buffet? We had never been there before so it would have been beneficial to have that explained to us on seating! All-in-all, quite possibly the worst Indian food I've ever tasted. The chicken was too tough and tastless. The rice was bland. The onion bhajis were bland. Everything was bland. I barely had a plate full and I felt really queasy. For £11.95 I would prefer a made-to-order dish in hindsight. Bizarrely there have rave reviews on Trip Advisor. Maybe the local villagers need to get out more and sample a real Indian restaurant in Rusholme etc. as I wasn't tasting what they were tasting. Simply a disappointing waste of money.

The Naz Restaurant (upstairs) is one of Salford's hidden gems…read more Although the buffet may not be to everyone's taste, I highly recommend it. The Naz is not the gastronomic delights of East 'Z East but offers good uncomplicated curry with fantastic service and fantastic value. During my visit the manager and his staff were brilliant and had a great rapport with all customers, particularly the regulars, and could not have done any more for us. The buffet at £9.99 was a bargain considering the quality and range of food on offer. For those ordering from the menu, main courses include either rice or nan (e.g. chicken tikka masala £6.75) and are excellent value. I will certainly be returning to our new local curry house!

Best curry takeaway I've had in ages. Portions are generous so never feel over charged. Staff are…read morevery friendly and are very proud of their 5* hygiene rating!

No yelp review for this place yet, but worh noting it scores 4.5 stars on trip advisor!…read more Great first experience here on friday night!! Great friendly and personalised service!! Great portion sizes and value for money... Portion of onion bhajis for £2.25 consisted of 4 onion bhajis!!! Nom nom! The main dishes were also delicious!! ll definitely be giving this place another go!

I was really surprised by my visit to Pacifica. When I first arrived here, I sat at the bar waiting…read morefor my friends to arrive and had therefore spent my time pre-judging the restaurant on its decor alone. To me the clean lines, white leather upholstery and blue lighting made it feel cold and sterile, almost intimidating. Yet after a couple of Stolichnaya Vanil and Tonic cocktails served by a very friendly bartender, somehow the colour scheme felt calming and tranquil. Funny that. Once I was sat down, it only got better. This Cantonese restaurant and Dim Sum bar offers high quality cuisine and great service. We started off with a mixed plate of dim sum and a couple of steamed char siu bao (sweet buns filled with barbecue pork, and a personal favourite of mine) to share, which were practically inhaled by my table in seconds. For my main I ordered Pacifica sirloin steak, a twist on a regular sirloin as it's prepared in the wok with onions, straw mushrooms and oyster sauce. The meat was cooked perfectly medium rare as requested and for £12 was a healthy size and premium quality. Absolutely no complaints. My friend ordered the hot and spicy Sichuan mussels which were the talk of the table: served with crushed ginger, garlic and chilli sauce, they had some kick to them. Somehow, with cocktails and wine included, our bill came to less than £30 a head. You didn't see any of us complaining, it could have been twice the price and we'd still have been happy!

Great food to eat but the manager loves his money as long as it's not busy as even if you book your…read morenot garuenteed a seat. And even if you try to communicate with him he will ignore you if he's busy. Service seems good food great but the manager needs to concentrate on good reliable customers and not just be seeing pound coins going round his head.

Excellent meal together with friendly staff, great evening. Highly recommended - thank you. Regards…read moreJenny & Paul, Gretna Green