Disappointing service but nicely decorated restaurant and great drinks…read more Several items on the menu that we wanted to order were not available and then they ran out of two more despite the restaurant being 25% full and getting there early. Plus a long wait time to get our food and drinks left us probably not going back again.

Beautiful deco and the food are fantastic. Luck to be our local Chinese. Highly recommended.read more

I don't normally bother reviewing chains because they're all the same but this Botanist stood out…read morefor 1) Charming service 2) Excellent live piano player 3) Nice seating in a conservatory-like space at the rear (where there were also a couple of hilarious novice teenage dates going on) 4) Delicious main of gnocchi with roast butternut squash, Tenderstem broccoli, candied walnuts, garlic chips, rocket and walnut pesto - tasty and unusual combo of textures and flavours

Our group ventured in for predinner drinks. While most selected local beers, a few of us enjoyed…read morecocktails. To start, I have to say I was impressed with the cocktail list. Not only did it have a lot of variety, but it also seemed to mix in local, seasonal fruits into the drinks. I selected the Melon & Basil Smash. It was fresh, but not very strong. In fact, I noticed very little alcohol being added. Also, it had a lot of ice. Still, a great tasting drink. I liked the atmosphere - the whole look and feel of the place. The service was prompt and prices were good. Next trip to Alderley will include a visit!

Any trip back Cheshire way is just not complete without popping in to Bubbles!!…read more The atmosphere is awesome and the waiting staff have always been lovely to me! The food is always great and they do a good mixture of healthy and not :) I tend to stick with the Caesar salad when I go though - can't be beat! The cocktails are delicious and not at all expensive for Alderley Edge! My favourite thing about this place is definitely the décor! It's such a nice lounge-type place to hang out during the day or at night! Definitely check out the ceiling in the back room too - it's made completely out of light bulbs!!!

Came here Friday night for post-dinner drinks. Very happening and busy venue with plenty of…read moreatmosphere. The bar staff were friendly and service brisk. Definitely recommended.

Me and my friend went in on the last day of the month (payday) bar and restaurant were very busy…read more The cocktail waitress was very quick and I ordered my favourite cocktail (not on their menu) yet Leanne new how to make it. (They have intensive training on the top 100 cocktails) nice touch living ventures ! I had Calamari to start very tasty and came out quickly. Lamb roast amazing for my main, veg crunchy and tasty. Lamb slid of the bone yummy !! Worth a visit, I feel like I am part of the 'Cheshire housewives program in here'

Last Sunday, the boyfriend and I decided to take an impromptu trip to Gusto in Alderley Edge for a…read morebite to eat. We booked a table just a couple of hours ahead, and they had enough space to squeeze us in. We were seated in a beautiful booth right near the window. To start, I decided on the bruschetta. They have 3 bruschetta options in total (impressive), but after a little deliberation I chose the beetroot, red onion and cranberry bruschetta with goat's cheese and a walnut dressing. The bread was substantial enough for a starter but still light and crispy, which worked really well with the toppings. The goats cheese was also slightly toasted which worked, and the walnut dressing really was delicious. I could have eaten a whole other piece if it were there - not sure what that says about the portion size, as I was particularly ravenous! Bradley chose the Fritto misto of sardine, prawn and squid with pan fried garlic polenta, green gazpacho and lemon purée. It goes without saying he enjoyed it; he had eaten the entire thing before I had chance to take a photo... :-) For the main course, we both decided we fancied a steak. As not to be too greedy, and keep options light, we went for the 28 day-aged flattened rump steak with garlic, chilli, peppercorn, sea salt, rocket and Grana Padano cheese. We shared 3 side orders to bulk it out a little, steamed spinach with sea salt, fries and Italian fried courgettes. The steak was well-cooked, perfectly seasoned and still hot throughout from the griddle. I mention hot throughout as sometimes you find flattened steaks to be a little too cold once they reach the table. It was also melt-in-your-mouth tender and we both ate every last bit. The chilli flakes are also such a good addition, which gives it a subtle but noticeable bit of spice. Yummy. The sides were also excellent - fries, hot, nice and crispy and the spinach tasted really fresh and was seasoned well with the sea salt. However, it was the Italian fried courgettes which really stole the show. So light, so crispy, seasoned to perfection with the courgette still maintaining it's slightly bitter flavour inside. A very generous portion too which helps when sharing! The texture and bite remained in the middle of each lightly battered strand. Genius, and the best version of fried courgettes I have ever tasted. Well done, Gusto! On to puddings, and I decided to keep it stodge-free and simple, so went for this delightful little Ginger panna cotta with confit clementine. I was so pleasantly surprised by this pudding, the panna cotta was perfectly set and you could still see the writing of the mould on the top, which I thought was a nice touch- intentional or not! The panna cotta itself was light and creamy, with prominent ginger and a soft vanilla flavour coming through. It was accompanied by a medley of strawberries and clementines which were sweet but still had a lovely bite to them, which indicated they were nice and fresh. Carefully sprinkled beneath and above them was a crunchy chocolate dusting which added a lovely extra sweetness and texture. Just yummy. I would recommend signing up to Gusto's Dining Club too!

Delicious food!! Plenty vegetarian dishes!!…read moreThe best falafels, Lebanese salad, humous and even the pitta was amazing!! Surely I might have been hungry but the point is every dish was tasty! Definitely will eat there again! I wholeheartedly (stomachly) recommend this place!! Go and enjoy!

As a frequent visitor to the Alderley Edge area, I've eaten at many of the restaurants in the…read morevillage, and Yara is one of my favorites for being one of the few options beyond Italian or pub food. The restaurant is on the smaller side, but the waiters are very attentive and helpful, and the menu has options for just about anyone. It's reasonably priced, and they have a good selection of alcohols. We came here one weekday evening and had no trouble getting a table, and were able to hear one another when we were making conversation, a rarity nowadays in restaurants with high vaulted ceilings and empty walls. The food is delicious and flavorful. A must try!

Wanted to try this place as many people recommend it.... Wasn't that impressed. It was ok.... But…read morenothing special. We were sat near the bar serving 'hatch' and if the server had spoken to me the way he was speaking to his colleagues..... Well..... It was a Father's day lunch ..... No specials or anything for dad....... Average

The Alderley Bar and Grill is part of the same chain as the Restaurant Bar and Grill in the city…read morecentre and the menu is very similar. We ate here on a Saturday night and really enjoyed it. The place is really light and inviting inside. I like the look of the pine tables and smart furnishings. The service was friendly and very efficient. We were seated in a very comfy leather booth and were shown the extensive if a little pricey menu. I ordered the prawn tempura to start which was extremely good, the prawns were massive, the sweet chilli dip divine and the batter light but at £9 for a starter I would expect nothing less than perfection. For main I had the smoked haddock risotto with poached egg which was cooked perfectly and full of flavour. I feel that the Alderley Bar and Grill is perfect for a special occasion but is just too pricey for a normal night out unless of course you are a footballer or one of the Real Housewives of Cheshire.

While having a stroll along the high street we decided to have a bite to eat and luckily this place…read morewas quiet on good friday. We were seated by the window at a nice spacious table.We had a board of appetisers while deciding what to order and they were cleverly presented and very creative including a quails egg wrapped in black pudding.My starter was the soup of the day which tasted great but was a bit heavy with cream.ie the leak and potato soup.My main was fish cakes which were delicious and my companion had a fantastic meal also so I would recommend a visit here.The lady who served us was knowledgeable about the food and attentive.

went here at the weekend.. fabulous food loved it.. thanks for a fantastic evening, will be…read morerecommending to all my friends family

If you're a Bravo TV fan you've probably seen Real…read moreHousewives of Cheshire, which played 1 season in the US but on Season 7 in UK. Well, Piccolino was featured on S7 E2, and the place was really nice. During our lunch outing, I happened to see a cast member and there were paparazzis because they were coming in as we were finishing. I saw a variety of high end cars like Lamborghini, Porsches, Ferraris, Rovers(of course!) among others! Food was great my caesar had ample flavors and anchovies prominent! Everyone else had pasta, while I had a seafood risotto, which was creamy and tasty I wished I had ordered a larger portion because I got only a small bite of it. If you find yourself in Manchester or near Cheshire, eat here, food will not disappoint...

Ate there last last night and not impressed ! I have ate…read morehere many times and always had a lovely meal, so decided to take family out to one of my favorites in Alderly Edge . Starters we're ok , mains not so much . Lobster was no meat and all mush . pizza was slimey. The chef did not tell my son there was no mussels so put calamari in his dish instead , which he didn't like . Would not rush back !!

Thanks to my Yelp fine dining partner Gemma G, the Alderley has been on my foodie radar for awhile…read more So, when I was in the area for a wedding, I took the opportunity to have Sunday lunch here on my way home Located in the Alderley Edge Hotel, the restaurant had an old grandeur about it and many of the guests were obviously regulars. Being located close to the Manchester United training ground, some of the players are regulars and acting from a tipoff from Gemma, I asked and the maitre d' did show me the table where Alex Ferguson likes to sit when he visits Gemma had enjoyed a molecular style tasting menu on her visit but the Sunday lunch menu is much more conventional and described as their take on a Sunday roast - it's good value at £23.95 for 3 courses We were offered a lovely selection of bread and I had a cheesey one that I had to resist over-eating in order to save space for my main meal I started with a deconstructed Caesar salad. All the components tasted nice on their own and in combination but I could have done with a little more dressing to bind the dish together. My sister's rilette of salmon was paired with watermelon & apple salad and she enjoyed it For mains, my sister went with the beef and Yorkshire pudding while I had the lamb. Can't fault the cooking of the meat - we were told it would come pink (perfect for us) For dessert, I couldn't turn down the vanilla pannacota which came with a divine white chocolate sorbet while my sister turned to comfort food - rice pudding with rhubarb though it did lack the advertised lemon ice cream Overall, an enjoyable meal and dependable Sunday lunch, which earn The Alderley a solid 4 stars for now. I would like to return for the tasting menu, which I think would deliver a 5 star experience I would like to make a special mention of all the waiting staff, who were excellent - friendly, knowledgeable and really hospitable throughout. A shoutout should also go out to the warm petit four mini cakes which came with coffee in the lounge

(NB: This is the second part to the review that I started yesterday...)…read more The sommelier was certainly not stingy with the wine for the wine pairings, a consequence of which was me having the dutch courage to ask for the chef to come out for a chat, get my menu signed (see what you've done Yee Gan!!), and arrange for a kitchen tour for me and my 12 year old step brother. Chef Holland was very happy to chat to us and answer all of George's question - a really nice guy as well as an excellent chef. The following day he also signed some recipe books for us featuring some of his dishes which I will be trying to recreate at home! This restaurant was opened by Alex Ferguson in 1994 and he is also a regular customer. My whole family being massive Manchester United fans, this was also very exciting for us and the maitre d was happy to show us his regular table and let us pose for photo's!! We were the last people to leave the restaurant, hugely sated and a little tipsy, but feeling that I had just experienced the greatest meal of my life so far. I would be very surprised if Chef Holland is not awarded a Michelin star very soon.