El Gato Negro Tapas Manchester Reviews Summary

Food Quality and Taste

Pros:

• "The Basque Cheesecake was a standout for how tasty it was."
• "They’re all good esp the prawn! Creme brulee also comes in a big portion."
• "Everything we are was delicious and the mocktail I had was also very nice."
• "Seafood was great especially the octopus and prawns very juicy and tasty."
• "The Chocolate cheesecake dessert was absolutely delicious and vegan."
• "Highlight was beef short rib and Gambas. Not cheap but high quality dining experience."
• "All the food was so so tasty, we tried about 8 tapas in total plus 2 desserts."
• "Delicious food, great atmosphere and good knowledge of food alergies."

Cons:

• "Most of the dishes lacked any flavour or authenticity."
• "I expected top notch Tapas but unfortunately I did not."
• "The food was decent, it didn't 'blow us away' as we expected."
• "Not bad tapas food, nice selection with a some tasty specials too."
• "The food is pretty average, not the highest quality produce."
• "All the dishes were unfortunately mediocre."
• "Poor food at a ridiculous price."
• "My issue was when the waitress brought our bill and a discretionary service charge was added."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "The service was exceptional though, big props to the team."
• "Although the staff were amazing and even one of the kitchen chefs offered me extra been squares."
• "Came here with a reservation. Great service throughout."
• "Our waitress Freya was also super, and gave us a complimentary dish and a glass of cava to celebrate."
• "Waiter was very attentive and friendly."
• "Hazan the best waiter! So glad to had a nicer service guy."
• "The staff were INCREDIBLE, so attentive and thoughtful from the moment they say us down."
• "Our server Gemma was very friendly and attentive."

Cons:

• "The service was lacking in quality with the staff being uninterested and cold."
• "Perhaps newer staff need a bit more training as the waiter seemed confused."
• "Service was okay. There is no big room for hanging coat and bags."
• "Service was fine but would be better if they are more friendly."
• "Was waiting for the bill for a while."
• "The food was nice but I can’t help but feel like the experience was completely ruined by the fact we ate our food separately."
• "We waited ages to ordered drinks and the same again before our food order was taken."
• "As soon as I had said please take this off the happy cheerful waitress changed her attitude and made us feel very uncomfortable."

Atmosphere and Decor

Pros:

• "I quite like the place for having a catch up or a drink."
• "The decor is lovely and there's also seating outside."
• "Very nice place with a good variety, beautiful location, with outdoor seats."
• "The interior is interesting, in a positive way. Seating comfortable, tables not the biggest but it’s for tapas."
• "The place is so cosy, and the food is top-notch."
• "3 floors of tables, a cosy ambience and top date night spot."
• "Sat on the rooftop, definitely the best tapas that we've ever had."
• "The restaurant is the entire building so if you have issues with stairs, inform them."

Cons:

• "There is no big room for hanging coat and bags if you sit in the bar."
• "It’s a nice restaurant though, going over 3 floors."
• "We sat up stairs next to the window and had a nice view."
• "Also we were seated on the 3rd floor and our poor waitress was huffin every time she brought our tapas."

Price and Value

Pros:

• "There was a 3 disher for £18 deal on which was very good value for money."
• "The portions are great despite it being a tapas style."
• "Great choice of wines and cocktails, abit on the pricey side but you get what you pay for in quality."
• "Prices weren't too bad considering, would definitely go again."

Cons:

• "Overall the food was decent, it didn't 'blow us away' as we expected based on other reviews and it was all a bit one-dimensional for the price."
• "Definitely on the pricey side for tapas in town."
• "Compared to the food served, the food is not high-end, but the prices are!"
• "Poor food at a ridiculous price and they added a £7.93 service charge to the bill."