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Erst Manchester Reviews
Great place - love it !
Second time visiting here and the second time which just as amazing as the first. Loved all the dishes. The wine was great and the service outstanding. Will definitely be back
Glorious
Glorious food in the Northern Quarter, with exceptionally friendly service and a lively atmosphere. One of Manchester's top restaurants.
Exceptional
I've never left a trip advisor review, but after already reviewing Erst on Google many years ago I feel compelled to review it again. I've been visiting Erst since it opened. It's without a doubt my favourite restaurant in Manchester. Both with friends, as a solo diner, for lunch, for dinner, for oysters or just a drink. I have never once had a bad experience. The food is outstanding and the service is on par they both complement each other exceptionally. Lee has been FOH for as long as I can remember, he always remembers me, is warm without being over bearing, friendly and so hospitable. Whilst so many places with exceptional food can feel stiff Erst makes me feel so relaxed. Keep doing what you're clearly doing so well guys! ♥️
Sublime
Erst lived up to our expectations and more. All of our chosen small plates were excellent especially the beetroot and the peaches, sublime. Our waiter was an absolute star too, and the place has a lovely vibe. A special experience.
Good but overpriced
Good food but an overpriced experience All small plates but expensive for what they were Ambience was okay but not brilliant Sorry but this place is not as good as others would think !
Superb in every way. That's all you need to know. Go and then go again. The only reason I'm adding this sentence is because there's a minimum character limit.
10/10!
Absolutely amazing! The food is excellent, great service and wine. The peach dish was a delight. One of my favourite places to eat in Manchester.
Superb flavours & delightful service!
Truly delicious sharing plates! Highlight was the aubergine, chickpeas & green olive tapenade - it looked so rustic and yet the flavour was deep and perfectly balanced!
Food, service and ambience were all excellent!
Went here for a date night with my 7 months pregnant wife and the service, food and ambience were all excellent. Our waiter Louie was very knowledgable about the menu, clearly outlining what we could or couldn’t eat due to dietary restrictions ( I have a seafood allergy) . He was charming, personable and attentive all whilst giving ample time for us to make food choices and enjoy our meal without being intrusive. I found their Beetroot, ajo blanco & green chilli to be an incredibly well thought out and balanced dish. All in all a fabulous experience in a very well thought out restaurant and menu.
Delicious food and wonderful atmosphere
Third time we’ve visited but first in the evening. We loved the food - every course was delicious and some a complete surprise. Fantastic service, we weren’t rushed and a lovely buzz. Highly recommend.
We walked over to Erst after a match at the Etihad, and
We walked over to Erst after a match at the Etihad, and found the restaurant charismatic and comfortable. The food, the Staff, the establishment was excellent.
Manchesters Best.
The best food in Manchester. Perfect selection of seasonal small plates that are full of flavour and variety and surely the worlds best flatbread? Perfect for sharing. Been 5 times now and its always the same standard. Staff are friendly and makes the place seem casual but fancy. Fairly priced for very good food. Our Favourite
Just wonderful
A happy and helpful team will serve you some of the best food you will have eaten in a while. We had an absolutely wonderful experience. I was visiting Manchester and can honestly say it would be worth getting on a train to come back and eat here again. I also liked the wine list which isn’t your usual run of the mill list and brings the same level of intrigue and anticipation the menu does. Thank you team Erst!
You must try this place
Fantastic food and staff. Everything about the place is quality. Atmosphere is pleasant - not noisy so you can talk and be heard
Good potential. So wanted it to be awesome....but...
Good vibe, good service, good venue. Food not memorable. Heard lots about this place. Everything but the food on the night we went was good. However the food for me was just a bit meh! Highlights were the oysters, and the steak tartar. Other than that, everything else for my palat was over seasoned. (Too salty). The £14 scallop dish felt like one scallop sliced very thinly spread over a small plate with mandarin segments. Dominant flavours were tart citrus and salt. Another £9 dish was a couple of leaves of chard, and a couple of veggies with sitting in a soups Cesar sauce. This was nice but it wasn't a £9 dish. It felt incomplete and an after. The place has a lot going for it. However on the night the selection was underwhelming for our table and not good enough to entice us back.
They don’t get the concept of small plates
We love restaurants that do small plates as a concept. However, Erst have not grasped this at all, and most dishes were served from tins or glass jars. The chefs/owners should try Petisco in Sale to understand what a restaurant offering this style of dining is all about. We will not be going back.
Good place
Good place serving good ingredients cooked properly. Friendly service and advice. The restaurant is dark but the lighting on the tables is fine. Wine list is long but oddly there wasn’t much I wanted to drink- that’s my fault not there’s. No decaf options on the hot drinks which is a shame- left to get a coffee around the corner
Amazing experience
Amazing food. We went for our anniversary. Best dish was the chocolate sorbet with olive oil and beef fried flatbread. Can't wait to return!
Truly amazing
Truly amazing food. Everything arrives and tastes even better than it sounds on the menu. We chose a number of dishes including the famous flatbread, crudités (amazing), pasta, venison, beetroot (wow), plaice with clams and more …
Simple & Perfect
Simple food, beautiful restaurant, friendly staff and a fabulous menu. I've eaten in some amazing place and this is right up there with the best. Flatbread & Beef Fat was beautiful. The Raw Scallop was light and elegant. The Plaice with Clams had every flavour sensation imaginable and the Pannacotta was simply the best dessert I have ever had. See you again soon.
High end deliciousness yet unpretentious
First of all, I arrived early in pouring rain and was greeted warmly and taken care of. My daughter and I ordered a variety of plates to share and we enjoyed every single one, especially for its simplicity but also perfectly cooked and visually beautiful--- Plaice with Clams and sherry. I think we licked all our plates clean. The most delicious dish for me was the (nearly literally ) Panna Cotta with sherry soaked prunes-- I think if it comes to a last meal, this is what I will wish for. And our server was just charming, funny, informative and had a real way with words describing dishes and processes. We really feasted and felt so happy at Erst. So glad I had the opportunity to eat there.
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Let's say Peter has a great morning and decides to take his three friends to Erst Manchester at 6 PM the same day.
He checks the restaurant's website and sees that no reservations are available. He then looks at the Erst Manchester page on AppointmentTrader, but finds that there are no user postings either.
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1.) Setting a Reward (Bid)
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* Peter really wants to go, so he increases the bid (or reward) to $200.
* At this stage, the reservation does not exist yet.
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* FulfilledThread16, an experienced AT user, has a strong track record of successfully securing reservations and low refund requests, they receive a notification about Peter's bid.
* FulfilledThread16 picks up the bid, meaning they will now work on securing the reservation.
* Peter can now talk to FulfilledThread16 for any questions Peter may have as FulfilledThread16 user fills the bid.
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* FulfilledThread16 now uses their connections at Erst Manchester to secure the table.
* If they successfully get the 6 PM table for four, Peter receives a confirmation that the reservation has been secured.
* If FulfilledThread16 fails to secure the reservation, the bid is returned to the pool so another user can try.
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* Once the reservation is secured, FulfilledThread16 receives the $200 reward which is credited to FulfilledThread16's AT balance, where users manage their own funds and can withdraw via available payout options such as bank transfer, PayPal, or Zelle.
* Peter can now enjoy the dinner with his friends at Erst Manchester!
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