The French - Réserver une table

We visited the French on a Saturday evening as a group of three. It’s our fifth visit over the course of about 15 years and it feels like Adam Reid’s team has got into a comfortable groove during his tenure as head chef. The decor has been updated in the last couple of years, with moody blues and greys dominating. It feels very opulent, and the Manchester indie playlist that follows the meal could feel jarring, but I think this is what Adam does well marrying a fine dining experience with “rougher” northern tradition. We opted for a standard wine pairing rather than the quirkier “tipsy” pairing which includes beer and sake. The food was excellent overall, and at times memorable. The bread se...

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There are no words to describe this experience. Each course blew our minds. The thought, skill and time that has gone into every element of every dish really shows. We were lost for words, rare for us. We love our fine dining, this hands down is now our favourite. My favourites were the tartare, monkfish tail, stewed offal with crispy kale, welcome bread and broth……everything was out of this world. The staff were warm, welcoming, knowledgeable and really PROUD of everything they served. The ambiance was perfect and we can’t wait to return. Karina welcomed us and looked after us throughout. Alessandra was amazing as our sommelier, taught us lots tonight. Each course was explained in detail by...

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Beautiful experience at The French from start to finish. The menu is perfect, just the right amount of food and matched drinks. The food is cosy northern style and some drinks sourced locally also. The team are very professional but can have a laugh too, a truly great experience and would highly recommend!!!

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Wow just wow! From the moment we walked into the most beautiful restaurant my breath was taken away. We chose the taster menu with paired wine. Every course told a story , wine pairings excellent as were all staff, big thank you, not cheap, but wow what a treat

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How amazing this was! The food was exquisite, wine incredible, fantastic service. What a treat. We loved the fact that each chef served what they had created. Absolutely blown away. Way better than we expected!

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