Seven of us rolled in. We got a fantastic Sunday lunch at this out-of-town place…read more They had an extensive range of menus and various deals like 'golden years' (I don't know what's golden about them) and kids deals, but we focussed on the carvery lunch. I think there were at least three carvery meal sizes to choose from. I opted for the large at about a tenner (£10) and I was able to choose from four different hot meats. The hot meat choices were turkey, gammon, pork and beef. I could have added £1.99 or so to get two pigs in blankets (bacon wrapped pork sausages) but I declined. I got two Yorkshire puddings with the meats and set off to choose my cooked vegetables from one heck of a choice; roast, mashed & garlic potatoes, stuffing, carrot & swede, roast parsnips, cauliflower cheese, Brussels sprouts (a real favourite of mine) lots more veg choices, Colman's English mustard (5 stars alone) a rich gravy, an onion gravy and I'm sure I left something out too. It would be easier to say what's not there and I can only think of pepper sauce. I'd been warned off ordering the mega carvery, which apparently includes a giant, plate - sized Yorkshire pudding that the rest of the meal is put into. As if it couldn't get any better they had real ale. So I had a pint of Abbot (I think) ale; they also had Old Specked Hen (they could call it Golden Years speckled hen). The prices are reasonable, the seats comfy and mega friendly staff, oh and there's lots of parking and a play area for kids. Well worth supporting.

This Waitrose Cafe is quite a small one, but still a good size, located towards the back of The…read moreWaitrose store in Altrincham, I called in here while shopping at Waitrose, to pick up my free tea, which MyWaitrose holders get per day, otherwise it is £1.80. I prefer the Cafe to the standard machines, as they always is a larger variety of different, exotic tea bags, coffee syrups and it is overall a nicer, more pleasant experience. The staff here seemed polite, as with any Waitrose stores and didn't mind listing the tea bags for me, in the end I settled for a Twyning's tea "Nutty Chocolate", which takes about 3-5 minutes to brew. My server didn't really know how to serve it, for example how long to brew or whether it was milk, but she still was helpful and found out for me, and presented it nice in a teapot. The tea was quite nice, especially when I left it to brew, and with a dash of milk, I liked the Nutty Chocolate flavour, although I still didn't prefer it to the "Bollywood Chai" tea of the same brand I had at the Waitrose Cafe previously in their Sheffield branch. This is quite a nice cafe, and has a modern feel to it, it is often good hours, which is near enough in line with the store, I was visiting when they were closing so it was quite quiet for me, as expected, but they don't need to remain open all day as that would be a waste of time and money, as customers just won't go in at a certain time. I also got a Waitrose yogurt for £1, which was available in store for 80p, a 20p price rise or 25% isn't too much, especially to be able to enjoy your yogurt in a cafe, my yogurt was okay, and it was good quality. I chosen Honey and ginger (or something like that), and although it wasn't fantastic, it wasn't bad. My tea, was above average but still could have been a nicer flavor, and the staff already knowing what to do would have been better, and maybe asking if everything was okay, with me being the only ones in the cafe, sat right next to the counter would have been good too, but still I can't complain about a place that gives you a free hot drink every day, with a great selection, good staff and a nice cafe its-self to warrant anything lower than a solid 3 star rating.

Well they do say every day's a school day…read more We learned something we didn't know here; we both simultaneously thought that the milk in our coffees had turned (flat white & cappuccino £3 each) but the manager advises it's the complex quality of the exceptional coffee used, so next time it'll be espressos as milk doesn't add sweetness here and I avoid sugar. The manager offered to make fresh coffees and kindly explained about the quality of their coffee, supplied by Dark Woods Coffee and suggested this coffee ain't Costa - I do agree. My new coffee tasted identical to the original but my wife thought hers less 'sour'. Dark Woods provide the coffee and hand roast their beans on a 1950's Probat drum roaster. They are top notch on the environmental and social impact and certified B Corp - 5 green stars here. When tasting think terroir, varietals and process. I had the chestnut & wild mushrooms with garlic & herbs on organic sourdough supplied by an artisan maker. This dish was well balanced, delicious and a decent portion. My wife had the salmon bagel with cream cheese and scallions. She declared it delicious too (salmon delicately smoked by the Manchester Smoke House and bagel baked perfectly by the Bread Factory, Manchester). The sparkling water came well chilled and in a recyclable bottle. We were seated out back at a wobbly table that only required me putting my shoe on the base, the service was attentive, we were suitably distanced from other diners and they genuinely cared that we thought the milk in coffees was off. The place was spic & span clean and with their focus and transparency on quality organic food, preserving the environment (remember folks the earth is our only home) and relying on artisans for produce it's 5 green stars for them too. Really worth supporting.

Great breakfast and brunch, the interior is really nice and located right in front of the market…read more The quality of food was good, staff were friendly and prices are very reasonable.

My, my, my, Altrincham Market House has some seriously good taste in steak - rare breed beef from…read moreNorth Yorkshire in fact. From their small unit, Tender Cow offer up some really tasty dishes; their tenderloin (£10) with triple-cooked chips (£3.50) being a personal favourite of mine. It comes medium rare, but if you wanted it cooked for longer just ask. Place your order at the counter and they'll bring it over to your table when it's ready. I've already spied what I want from them next time - Steak Benedict with bread from Trove in Levenshulme! So if the waiting time for an Honest Crust pizza is too long to bear, these guys are definitely the next best thing. Their ever-changing menu also includes some non-meat options, so you don't have to be a modern-day caveman to enjoy their food.

The first weekend I was in England we went to Alty market for the afternoon. I loved the food…read morechoices in the market, and was really in the mood for some MEAT. I know from many trips to England, that the meat there normally isn't very good. This description of the steak sandwich made my mouth water, so I decided to give it a try. I got a side of chips with it as well. I sat at the table awaiting my meal to be delivered and when it was upon the first bite I knew I made the right choice. It was delicious. The best steak I have ever had in England was from a market stall? Crazy, but true. It was so good I could not return home without having it again. The chips were also very good as well. I highly recommend the tender cow!!!

The House is an outstanding restaurant and bar in a prime location in idyllic Goose Green in…read moreAltrincham. If you're looking to wine and dine a loved one or impress a new date, then you can't really go wrong here. Head chef and owner Adam Wilde has created an attractive warm bistro feel in this family run establishment, with dimmed lighting, booth seating and laid back sounds. The mix of French and English dishes change regularly and are surprisingly affordable. Classic dishes like Moules Mariniere, Pork fillet Stroganoff and Slow braised lamb knuckle fall between £9 and £13 and the well put together wine list starts at just £12.90. After a fabulous dinner, you don't have to move very far for entertainment on the weekends. That's provided by the House bar, where live acts play until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays whilst you sip your belgian beer, champagnes or cocktail.

Tucked away in the idyllic setting of Altrincham's Goose Green, 'The House' is a friendly, family…read morerun restaurant led by head chef and owner Adam Wilde. With an appetite for fresh ingredients and local produce, the menu is brimming with seasonal flavours and offers an appealing mix of English and French dishes. As well as a daily 'specials board' to delight the most food savvy of diners, signature dishes include The House Wellington and Grilled John Dory. Open for both lunch and dinner, the afternoon menu offers a tempting selection of fresh salads, sandwiches, jackets, wraps and toasted paninis, plus a choice of a la carte dishes.

Excellent food and wine selection, great service, nice and romantic ambiance, the best French food…read morein town!

Divine. Sublime. Delicious. I could conjure up a couple of hundred adjectives to describe this…read moreFrench restaurant but none would do it justice. Mention French cuisine, and images of a piece of mangetout in a dot of "jus" on a plate spring to mind. This is SO not the case at La Boheme, but before I go into details about the food, let me describe the whole experience. This restaurant is owned by Olivier and Adele Troalen who have created an absolute treasure. Firstly and most importantly, you HAVE to book here. No matter what night of the week or what time you go, I will say it again;" YOU HAVE TO BOOK". This is everybody's favourite place and can be booked up a couple weeks on advance so if Valentines Day is approaching, fellas I would book before Christmas! Secondly, as you walk in, you are seated in the pleasant bar area, and sometimes given complimentary canapes as you peruse the menu. Good idea this as it cuts down the time you sit at your table, deliberating over the Steak or the Sea bass. Decor is muted greys and jade greens and is the epitome of class. Once seated, food is served quickly by lovely staff. The Maitre 'D is almost a caricature, small, round and a bundle of energy he is totally lovely and makes every customer feel special. Now for the food! I always take advantage of "Le Menu Fixe" which is 3 courses for £22.50 and £8.95 for children under 10 years old. For this miniscule sum, you have a choice from 10 different starters and 12 different mains. I must recommend the scallops for starter, they are the best I have ever tasted, and the fillet of beef and the Gressingham duck is too die for. Everything is served with beautifully cooked seasonal veg in light and lovely sauces. When the desserts arrive they are like pieces of art work on the plates and I get all greedy and have the "Assiette Gourmande" which is 5 perfect puddings on a plate. Seriously, who can resist a mini apple crumble next to a mini creme brulee? When you leave La Boheme you are so full you think you won't eat for a week. This is incredible food for incredible value and I can't say a bad word about it.

Authentic Thai food served by warm and friendly people. What more could you want?…read more What's that? "Free Thai crackers" I hear you say... they do those too!! Blimey. Mainly because I couldn't decide, I went for the mixed platter to start, which was good. The rolls and dips were tasty, some items were a little greasy but the prawn toast was great. The satay sauce was the highlight. I also tried a little of the cauliflower and chicken coconut soup, which was amazingly light but perhaps a bit soapy...? For main I had the masaman. Lots of tender beef, amazingly rich and fragrant nutty, sweet sauce and boiled rice. Incredible. I couldn't finish it as it got a bit sickly but boy, it was good. And meant I didn't need pudding. The Pad Thai was amazingly fresh with plenty of flavour, but didn't live up to (my impossibly high) expectations. Even on weeknights it seems to get quite busy so best to book.

Love my Thai food but have only tried the Thai restaurants in town. Heard a few good things so…read moredecided to tram it out to the burbs. It didn't disappoint. As we went midweek we could take them up on their midweek specials - 2 courses £14.95 3 for £17.95. Not restricted to just a few courses we had the whole of the a la carte menu to choose from. Food was lovely, fresh and good sized portions ( see pics) one friend went for the Thai style fish which was a whole fish served on a platter with separate veg - waitress assisted with removing it from the bone. Had a really lovely evening here - don't be put off by the outside whilst not bad it was clearly an old pub in its former life but a lovely restaurant with nice staff and good food now reside inside. Big car park also resides behind for the drivers amongst you although it easily reachable by tram.

Pretty good pizza and excellent service. Restaurant was full in the evening but no problem to get a…read morefree place for one without reservation. They have a good selection of wine and some nice starters. Prices are good for the quality. I would definitely come back again and recommend that place.

Food was delicious, cocktails were perfect & staff was great. We can here for an early dinner. We…read morewere only in town for the night since our flight was leaving extra early the next day. Would definitely come back!

Fantastic little gem with great burgers and home made sauces. I have been here twice and got the…read morefirecracker (hot!) burger and the double bacon. What a sensation to actually find a bacon burger with proper bacon - and a lot of it. Saturday night, and the 80-90ies was blaring from the speakers - couldn't have been more happy. The didn't have a card machine on my two visits so bring cash.

They've done a beautiful job of the interior of this place and it's a really nice place to come for…read morea drink - there's seating at the bar and in a lounge area. I didn't get to try the food or even see the menu but there's an impressive looking kitchen so hope to return for that at some point (actually have now found menu online and as well as a grill they have a big sushi menu!!) Drinks wise, they had Antica Formula vermouth! The bartender had NO IDEA what it was or how to serve it but we quickly got the ice/lemon/appropriate glass sorted and although it might seem expensive at £4.50 for 50ml it's a good alternative to wine for an aperitif. Prosecco was £22 a bottle which wasn't bad either. I thought the ale selection was a little limited although and I couldn't work out what the microbrewery aspect was (curiously they only seem to have a wine menu even though they have an extensive amount of fancy sprits which you can't see properly). As the evening (Saturday) wore on it became increasingly busy and uncomfortable to sit at the bar with people bashing past you to get their order - they probably need to move some of those chairs on busy nights (/you might want to try another option - amazingly the market was actually quieter by that point!).

The minute you walk in, you feel excited... the ambience, the smell of good food... once sat…read moredown... greeted by friendly staffs with good advice on portion size and wine suggestions. Would recommend this place hands down.