The Midland Hotel - Restaurant in Eden

It was a really decent taster menu with some really interesting ideas. Highlights for me included red bell pepper sweets, eel and tongue wrapped in lettuce, and the most delicious roast chicken. However, I felt the balance of flavours overall was lacking, especially in the mini fish pie that was overpowered with spring onion, and the dusting on the scallops was lack luster. The menu was very fish heavy, and I would have liked to have seen more variety. There was also a weird assortment of background music that was jarring and not what you want for a relaxing evening meal. Not my thing at all, and no one seemed to know why the music was picked in particular. The marble top table we sat at was way to high, and it felt slightly awkward to eat. The staff were fantastic, and every time a new dish was brought out the chef who prepared bit introduced it to you personally, which I thought was a lovely touch. Service overall was very good. It was fine dining with a relaxed feel, so if you're looking for something very formal this is not your place.

Had a fantastic night at The French. The staff were incredible and made the meal and wine pairing that much more special. Alex one of our servers in particular had a great chat with us and explained what the food was. We had a culinary journey from start to finish - there was just too much. The staff kindly packed up the desserts for takeaway and we tipsily stumbled home! Thank you again!

My partner and I went here with a friend and his wife to do the taster menu.His wife is gluten intolerant and they catered for this with gluten free options.This was a ten course meal with each and every dish is presented and served to the highest standard, the chiefs talk you through each one explaining how and what makes the dish as they serve it to you.Obviously each dish is bite size but full of flavour.We also paid for the wine pairing including the non alcoholic option. Both of these are quite expensive but they have chosen very nice wines to match each dish.The non alcoholic one was very refreshing, a mix of fruit drinks.I was impressed all round it was definitely a special treat.I'd go as far to say if this restaurant was in London and not Manchester it would be michelin star rated.

Luxury vibes, food was nice too. Not sure if it’s authentic French food, would say it’s rather more English

Had afternoon tea here very recently. Mediocre service, disinterested staff stood around with arms folded, dry, past their best, scones, three small finger sandwiches with sparse filling plus one small brioche bun. One hot drink, no top ups!!!! Spend your hard earned money somewhere else. One star given for lovely building.

What a great experience this was. The food was incredible from start to finish. The apple dessert was one of the best desserts I've ever eaten. Every dish was well thought out and by the end I was absolutely stuffed! It was all finished off with a thoughtful touch of a signed menu to celebrate my graduation. I'd definitely recommend.

We had the tasting menu, about 17 courses. We sat down at 7pm and departed at 11pm. The staff were all fantastic and very helpful. It was a belated 80th birthday present for my wife. It was paid for by her sister, family and friends in Switzerland. We weren't disappointed. Please pass on our thanks to all the staff for making it very special. Chris and Dorothy Massey.

Incredible from start to finish. Every single dish blew us away. The restaurant is beautiful (try and get a booth if you can). The service was also 1st class - Eleanor and her team made our evening such a memorable experience. Thanks again. We will definitely be back!

Exceptionally impressive. The best managers I've ever encountered are managers. We were only in the UK for two nights, yet we went on two separate visits! As a nightcap, once. The next morning, we went back for brunch, which was fantastic! Once again, the managers were gracious, allowing us to leave our luggage near the host stand. Thanks!

This place is something else!!! we have eaten at restaurants with a star and the food and dining experience here is so much better, such a lovely dining room, food comes out at a nice pace, and it put of this world..... already booked to come back!