Tast Catala Reviews Summary

Food Quality and Taste

Pros:

• "The food is divine, offering a delightful array of Catalan dishes that tantalize your taste buds."
• "Unbelievable food. The octopus was the best we’ve ever had."
• "The chef must be a gastronomic genius. The octopus is the best octopus I have eaten."
• "Amazing menu and a great relaxed atmosphere."
• "The food was as good as you will ever taste. Al a Carte Michelin style food."
• "Some of the nicest Catalan food I have ever had."
• "The food depends on what you ask for. In our menu the wagyu tartar was absolutely amazing."
• "The food is fabulous. I was entertained with food and I forgot take pictures at all."

Cons:

• "Sadly, not the best Tapas I have ever eaten, it was still nice, however for the cost, I’ve had much nicer."
• "The pork ribs & mushroom rice, half the pork ribs was fat and very salty."
• "Not a big fan of the food, the chair is more like a bar stool which I personally very dislike."
• "Overall, the dishes didn’t blow us away, would not pay on my own dime."
• "However, the food was disappointing! Portions were very small and the dishes themselves seemed to be of a cheap quality."
• "Really nothing special about the food. That's not catalan food and expensive."
• "Some of the dishes were really good and some were not."
• "Ate here as a family of 6 and none of us would head back. The service was fine but the food was really lacklustre."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "The staff is friendly, making the dining experience even better."
• "Tast was lovely, the staff were all so nice and friendly."
• "Service was good from the beginning till the end."
• "Enjoyed the grilled octopus and our waiting staff did a great job with recommendations."
• "The staff were very attentive and explained everything if we were ever confused."
• "The service at Tast is nothing short of exemplary. Attentive and knowledgeable staff members guide you through the menu."
• "On the other hand, the waiters were very nice and polite, especially Daniel."
• "The staff is always super polite and happy, they always help us with the choosing recommending new plates or the best wines."

Cons:

• "Service was really slow. El gato a couple of doors down is miles better."
• "Service was fine, though quite inattentive we had to actively seek out the server to get a refill on our drinks."
• "A highly overpriced restaurant, serving totally non-authentic Catalan dishes for a fortune."
• "Absolutely shocking. Truly terrible food. now the service was Horrible too, ignored by staff on multiple occasions."
• "We were informed that it was their birthday and they had some kind of event going on, but that didn't excuse them leaving us hanging around for 30 minutes after the original booking slot."
• "The servers seemed inexperienced and lacked polish - that being said, the man I took to be the manager laid hands on one of my guests plates to remove it without asking."
• "Poor service and disappointingly mediocre and overpriced food, including croquettes that were cold in the middle still."
• "Food was very expensive and portions very small. Service was extremely slow, our knives and forks were taken away and replaced twice!"

Ambiance and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The ambiance is warm and inviting, giving you a true Mediterranean feel."
• "Very attentive service and a no rush chilled out experience."
• "Lovely atmosphere for couples."
• "The venue itself exudes rustic charm, blending traditional elements with a modern touch."
• "Furthermore, the ambience at Tast plays a pivotal role in elevating the dining experience."
• "A lovely chique Catalan restaurant serving a mix of tapas and large plates."
• "Bringing the flavors and aromas of home to Manchester. A welcoming atmosphere."
• "A wonderful restaurant in the heart of Manchester, relaxed and welcoming environment, friendly knowledgeable servers."

Cons:

• "Atmosphere was not great, it was empty for a Friday night, full lighting with football fans downstairs cheering."
• "Also nothing special with the venue, very indifferent in terms or decoration and style."
• "The food was all very mediocre, nothing special- if anything quite slow to come out."
• "Whilst the croquettes we had were good, they were £1.90 each. Mussels were nice too but for some bizarre reason they come served in a plastic bag."
• "Food disappointing too many items not available and that was 1 o'clock on a Saturday afternoon."
• "Poor atmosphere in an austere restaurant on the 2nd floor. Looked more like a glorified cafe than a top rated restaurant."
• "But absolutely freezing downstairs. We’ve sat downstairs in the past and it’s a great place for quality tapas without being formal."
• "Walked in without a reservation, and they managed to find us a table. However, we were ignored by all the many members of staff, not given a menu and felt quite unwanted."

Price and Value

Pros:

• "It's a must-visit for anyone looking for a delicious and relaxed dining experience. Highly recommended!"
• "It’s 100% worth trying though."
• "Their wines and cocktails aren't half bad. It is pricey but well worth it!"
• "Great and delicious Spanish foods, the seafoods are so fresh."
• "We started with the Duck'in donut, with some pan tomaca, clams with garlic and parsley, croquetas and the Duck egg, which was over the top, very creamy in the inside."
• "Brilliant. Went for the ‘L’Exquisit’ menu: great selection of dishes and fairly priced at £60."
• "For Manchester, this restaurant is quite expensive but if you are looking for high quality Spanish food, this restaurant is for you."
• "Excellent place for authentic tapas at a fairly reasonable price."

Cons:

• "I think this restaurant is quite expensive provided its food quality is just about average in my opinion."
• "We had 3 Tastets and 1 Catalan Style rice, 2 drinks and it’s over 90 pounds."
• "£56 for 2 people, we didn’t order any drinks."
• "It was around £90 for two people including a couple of drinks. While a little on the pricey side for a lunch, it was expected for the amount of dishes we ordered."
• "£40 for 2 plates of rice was ridiculous."
• "We went on a fairly quiet Sunday evening but the food was as good as you will ever taste. Don't go thinking you'll pay Wetherspoon prices you get what you pay for."
• "A highly overpriced restaurant, serving totally non-authentic Catalan dishes for a fortune. Three people spent £250 for tiny plates of tastless, undercooked and salty bites."
• "Really nothing special about the food. That's not catalan food and expensive. I had some cod with chickpeas, it was extremely expensive for a miserable tiny portion of cod."