"This was our 5th
visit to 110 Restaurant over the past year or so, and on each occassion
the experience was consistently fantastic. The quality of the dishes
on offer is amongst the best being served anywhere in the city centre
whilst the prices are extremely reasonable (especially for food
this quality). The service is friendly, efficient and very professional
whilst the decor is luxurious with extra touches such as designer
cutlery and high quality menu cards. The wine list is also impressive
if not extensive - the Fleurie Ropiteau at £23.95 comes highly
recommend. Last night a pianist played soothing jazz tunes and,
for those sat in the intimate booths, highlights of United's match
were being broadcast on the table top monitors (which double up
as computerised roulette if you fancy a flutter).
Young Head Chef James
Lunham works wonders with the food. Unusually for Manchester, there's
plenty of fish dishes on the menu to choose from too. All the main
courses come with veg and sauces, however for just £2.25 per
portion, opt for some extras; the Hand cut chips are superb - no
potato wedges piled high like a tiny game of travel Jenga here!
The Glazed baby carrots in orange butter are also worthy of mention.
For food, decor, price
and service this has to be one of the best fine-dining restaurants
in Manchester (it's certainly head and shoulders above other noteable
casinos on that score too). Sadly, where it does fall down flat
on it's backside however is it's location within the casino; seperated
from the roulette tables, slot machines and often noisy gamblers
by only a metal barrier, it looks to be more of a canteen from the
outside than a fine-dining restaurant. There is a separate room
for private dining - ideal for birthday parties - but overall it
comes across as less of a destination restaurant and more of an
eatery for the gamblers. It's a real shame as it's certainly a restaurant
worth visiting if you want a flutter or not.
Surrounded by the Bridgewater
Hall and Palace Theatre, 110 Restaurant is the ideal place to eat
after the show - they're open until 1am. They're missing a treat
on pre-show meals though as the kitchen doesn't open until 7pm.
Membership of the casino is required but is free and very easy to
obtain at the entrance if you take relevant ID (passport, driving
license, or even a debit/credit card if you're on the electoral
role). Overall - highly recommended and certainly one of the best
restaurants in town!"
- Manchester Restaurants 16/9/07 (visited on a sat evening) |