mana Reviews Summary

Ambience and Decor

Pros:

• "The restaurant decor and ambience is wonderfully minimalist but with lots of touches of sophistication."
• "Beautiful thoughtful interiors relax also excite and complement the main star, the taste."
• "The environment is as tranquil and beautiful as the staff and the food they have the pleasure presenting."
• "The layout of the restaurant is open plan with an impressive décor and has the kitchen located in the centre of the restaurant."
• "The open plan, wonderfully uncluttered airy aspect was super; all tables were positioned significantly apart creating the effect of spacious, private dining."
• "The restaurant itself is impressively styled, and after learning the concept of the menu, the décor complimented the theme perfectly."
• "Finest Scandic food has come to Ancoats! Stunning decor and crockery really make it."

Cons:

• "The only feedback I would have is that the tablet with the drinks menu had the brightness turned up very high and it was hard on the eyes at night in a dimly lit room."
• "Kitchen is in the dining room, so if you're not aware of how a kitchen runs, could be off putting to hear the head chef asking his chefs questions only to have them all Yell back in unison periodically throughout dinner."

Service

Pros:

• "The service is immaculate. Food and presentation is what you expect from a restaurant of this type."
• "The service was impeccable. Great to see what seems like the entire staff consisting of young people."
• "The staff were exceptional, providing exceptional professional service consistently throughout the night."
• "Absolutely fantastic. Every single course was a surprise and was amazing in a different way, but the biggest positive was the staff."
• "The service and food were outstanding and the wine pairings were even more so."
• "In a city that has way too many mediocre dining experiences, Mana is a much welcomed elevation from the Manchester norm."
• "Friendly but not over personal service with largely innovative and tasty food creations."

Cons:

• "Negatives: we only received 12 of the 16 courses advertised. Presentation of food not quite on point."
• "The service wasn’t as good as comparable places."
• "The same can’t be said for the service. Initially the dishes were delivered with good cadence, enough time to feel like we were not being rushed but not long enough that we felt ignored."
• "Very disappointed! Table booking confirmation stated that the restaurant is ‘recommending to arrive 30 minutes before the booking time’... to then tell us to go away?! That is extremely rude and not appropriate for restaurant like that."

Food Quality and Presentation

Pros:

• "The food was simply incredible - true Michelin star quality. Very inventive and delicate flavours."
• "The food was right up there with anything we have tasted."
• "Every single course was a masterpiece, the wine perfectly paired and the staff were exceptional in their attentiveness."
• "Each dish was full of flavour and tasted sublime."
• "Each course is explained and where the food is sourced. The wine flight complimented each course."
• "The food is mind blowing and the layout of the restaurant is cutting edge."
• "Absolutely fantastic. Every single course was a surprise and was amazing in a different way."

Cons:

• "Presentation of food not quite on point. Cutlery for some dishes made it impossible to eat (the wooden spoon for scallops was ridiculous)."
• "9/10 courses cooked to perfection. One undercooked scallop dish and every main dish was over salted. They use too much salt."
• "The reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because there were maybe 2 courses which didn't blow me away like many of the others did."
• "I was very excited about my visit-but I was slightly disappointed in 13 course menu tasting - I liked only 3 things."
• "Went for a meal with friends to try this new restaurant in Ancoats... Not all dishes hit every note for everyone, some of the dishes were simply brilliant - the bbq brassica and reindeer moss will live long in memory for their simplicity but brilliant flavour."