Market Restaurant

I had heard good things about this place from friends and did not hesitate to book it for my partners birthday meal. He chose the pork fillet and I had the thai salmon. I have never had such a mediocre boring out of a jar meal for such a hefty price tag. As for my partner's meal it was ok but he could have cooked it for himself! My 'thai' salmon was nothing but pan fried salmon with a bit of paprika sprinkled on top some slimey bits of cucumber and store bought sweet chilli sauce in a pot, with lumpy mashed potatoes! Bad combo. The pork was a slightly better put together dish but nothing special as i had been led to believe. Service was ok but not especially quick. The table next to us had to wait over 50 minutes for their first course. We did not stay for dessert, and politely told them that the meal was perfectly edible but over priced bland food. The only good thing to come out of that meal was the bottle of house shiraz which was an easy drink and softened the blow for when we had to part with our cash. Sorely disappointing. Not worth £60 for wine and one main course. Its not that you want gordon ramsay rubbish. You want a good quality meal with some effort put into it.. Not poor pub food. Saying that i.ve had better food in our local and paid a fraction of what the market restaurant ask for.
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raisa kabir
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Food 0 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 0
Saturday, February 20, 2010

This is a hidden gem and well worth seeking out. I see there are some earlier 'moaning' reviews but for me the Market never fails to deliver. It is what it sets out to be: a small, friendly restaurant using fresh, local ingredients. If you want some Gordon Ramsay type 'flash', go somewhere else. The Market is, without doubt, 'different' - and that's what makes it so good.

The service is excellent - the owner is usually working front of house - and the staff seem knowledgeable and attentive. As far as I can see, people are made to feel welcome and 'special'.

Food is good: home cooking with some modern touches. I'm a big garlic fan so I'd like to see more of it on the menu - would also like to see a more regular appearance of chips (yes, folks, chips - not 'fries'). Meat and fish are great and desserts worth the visit on their own.

A good place to linger after dinner with a liquer or two and you won't be hassled to leave. If you're like us, you won't want to.
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Brian LD
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Thursday, January 07, 2010

Myself and a group of friends went to the Market Restaurant for Christmas Lunch. This was a dreadful experience. Apart from being ridiculously overpriced £25.00 for lunch, the food was awful. The turkey main course was served with an extremely salty red wine sauce, there was no cranberry sauce and the salmon was served with greasy pancakes! It doesn't stop here, the desserts were horrible, christmas rice pudding was on the menu, you would imagine hot creamy spicy rice pudding....wrong, it was three balls of stone cold rice pudding, disgusting. The cheese board was horrible too, the grapes were wrinkly! This used to be a wonderful restaurant but since its takeover it has gone completely downhill.
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Gill
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Food 3 | Service 3 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 1
Wednesday, January 06, 2010

We had read decent reviews of the restaurant in the BBC food magazine"olive". The meal on friday the 2nd of oct was the worst meal i have ever had, i have never had three courses that were so consistently poor. We were the only ones in the building so there can be no excuse other than the incompetence of the chef. The scallops were cold. The lamb rump was like rubber, and the rice pudding was harder than the tarmac of the M6. I have been happier paying a speeding fine than i was paying that bill.
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paul
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Food 1 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Fish pie was poor. Not browned on top, sloppy and worst of all the Prawns still had their shells on. Service was slow and we had to ask 4 times before the bill arrrived. Not a pleasant meal.
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Rachel - View all reviews by this user
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Food 0 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Monday, September 28, 2009

We were very disapointed in this restaurant. Although we could not fault the quality of the food - the portions were meagre and we left still feeling hungry. Although the staff were friendly the service was very slow. We would regard it as poor value for money.
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gordon
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Food 7 | Service 4 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 3
Sunday, August 30, 2009

I ate at the Market on Saturday night was was pleasantly surprised with the food, service and ambience having read some of the reviews on this site.

The King Prawn starters were cooked to perfection and the rump steak was well worth the £2.00 supplement. The steak was accompanied with proper thick cut chips. They didnt scrimp on the portions either.

Dessert was were the problems started. i just could not decide, so was offered half and half. Fantastic. The service was superb and attentive (though not overbearing) and the food excellent.

The restaurant had couples and groups in which made for a convivial atmosphere.

Would certainly recommend.
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Anna
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Monday, August 24, 2009

I recently took my wife and children to new afternoon tea experience at the Market Restaurant. It was fantastic value! £9.95 for huge plates assorted with Scones. Sandwiches, Cakes and a huge lump of gooey chocolate which the kids loved! I was so impressed by the restaurant that I then went on the Sunday and was amazed at the amount of choice such a small restaurant has on a Sunday.
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Martin King
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Friday, August 21, 2009

What a place. Had my reservations from the outside but the atmosphere and decor inside was perfect. Now the service. Polite, attentive (but not pushy) and knowledgeble about the menu. They even found me an umbrella as the evening had turned very wet when I left. The food was on the pricey side but worth every penny. This was my first time at the Market but I will definately be returning.
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Steve
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Food 8 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Saturday, July 11, 2009

The Market Restaurant...What to Say? Brilliant.

The restaurant is a relatively small space compared to many restaurants in Manchester, which is a fantastic breath of fresh air. Its a homely atmosphere with bubbly people (both staff and fellow diners).

I ate there last Friday, the duck was amazing. Going off that night it is the best dining experience in the city (I believe it was voted the best restaurant in Manchester).

Back to the food, my companion, started with the Gazpacho which was amazing as it cooled her down (which is needed when the weathers like this) followed by the Lamb which was perfectly cooked and tender. I started with king prawns (which came with a delicious salsa) and ate duck for main course.

I left the restaurant completely satisfied as it met and then exceeded my expectations.

Upon returning home I looked for the Market on facebook and was delighted to find I could become a fan.

Finally, times are tough! Therefore value for money must be taken into consideration and i was definitely not disapointed. Therefore I implore you to explore Manchester and find the citys gems as i believe i have.
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Jason Chorley
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Monday, July 06, 2009