Manto in Manchester

Not good value for money, in our opinion. The most expensive tasting menu we’ve seen in the North, paid fully upfront, and little generosity in the experience to back that up. We felt all stages here try to extract an extra few quid out of you. The head chef seems to double as front of house manager which we felt meant the service wasn’t as good as comparable places. We feel there are several better Michelin experiences within an hour’s drive. On the flip side, much respect to the chef for the achievement in gaining Manchester’s first recent Michelin star.

Just been today for lunchtime service, celebrating 25th wedding anniversary & were looking forward to this.......and we were not disappointed, absolutely fantastic food, atmosphere and service. Not stuffy and was lovely to see the kitchen so close & the brilliant team work. Was also so great to have the chefs bringing the food to your table, including the Chef Patron himself & explaining the ingredients & how they'd been prepared.....a magical experience & we will definitely recommend & go back, though with their waiting list that could be a bit of a wait.

Absolutely delicious, you can see passion in every member of staff, and that directly translates to the food they serve. Cannot wait to come back again

Absolutely blown away. Great atmosphere, amazing food, and fantastic wine pairings. If you can afford it then definitely get the wine flight

Amazing experience! You can tell why they are a Michelin starred restaurant!

Absolutely incredible experience here. This is a small restaurant but the style is minimalist with and open but quiet kitchen. The service is impeccable with everyone including chefs serving, clearing and explaining the dishes. I came in quite blind to the tasting menu and was pleasantly blown away. The photos do not do the justices of the combination of ingredients that will leave your mouth watering. This is a place that is special and you’ll have a memorable time here.

Get here soon before it gets the second (or third) Michelin star! Exciting, ambitious food that is truly at the cutting edge. If you want to tastes flavours you've never experienced before, of unrivalled depth of any other restaurant in central Manchester, then Mana is a must visit.

They do lobster rolls and burger takeouts during the pandemic. Food is yummy, menu is well-curated. Staffs are friendly, no complains really! I’d prefer my bun a little softer, instead of potato bun which I find quite rough (maybe works out for burger) could use something rich & buttery like Japanese shokupan, or soft rye? A little fusion, but that’s just my personal opinion.Went there last week with my partner for whole lobsters & planned a picnic. The wind blew my drink away as we were sitting at an open area nearby my restaurant. Iced Matcha could be a little less sweet without overpowering the sorrel juice and matcha’s profile.Overall great! would return for their tasting menu.

It was an incredible experience. They take care of even the smallest detail, each component of their staff gives an exquisite customer service. A gastronomic journey that fascinates you from start to finish. Surprising and innovative. Great quality and care of all the dishes. 100% recommended pairing, with real experts. They feel passion for what they do. It is essential to go if you are looking for a unique experience.Chef Simon Martin has created some amazing dishes, and you can understand why they got a Michelin star.Congratulations.

Stunning! Every single course was a masterpiece, the wine perfectly paired and the staff were exceptional in their attentiveness. I have been to several Michelin starred restaurants, but never had an experience where each dish was so exquisitely balanced. This was a meal that I will think about for a long time, and dream about returning when the new season menu comes about.