We’ve been a couple of times to Grafene, we even get vouchers now for our Christmas presents because we’ve enjoyed it that much and we tend to go for our Anniversary. Although the last time we went the service was a little slow, it was mid week, dinner time, so not a busy weekend or anything like that, we just seemed to be sat a lot longer than we’d have like to for our drinks, but the food was fantastic. I’m sure it doesn’t happen all the time and we’ve definitely be returning in the near future, hopefully to turn our 4 star review into a 5 star one.
This place is relatively new in Manchester I discovered it in the Manchester Evening News a few day ago so thought I would give it a try. I am glad I did as the place is very good, its a simple menu Bangers & Mash a few other item but Id say stick to the speciality because its the best Banger & Mash ive had in a long time. Id say its worth the trip if you are in the mood for that type of food as I cant think of a better place for it in Manchester.
The food was delicious loved the taster menu. The service was brilliant we didn't feel rushed. Every course that came was explained. We arrived early and was able to get our seats earlier.
Good flavour combinations, exciting amuse bouches. Very much enjoyed the cep starter and duck main. Cocktails unusual too. Vim to! Really love the homage to everything northern/Mancunian.
Amazing food, friendly service and very nice setting... I need to scrape my brain and go back in time quite a bit to find an equal value gustatory experience.
Portion sizes are not huge obviously (starters are rather small) but value for money this place is difficult to beat.
What a find in Manchester. What do you can this place. A pub that does food or a restaurant that does a very fine selection of beers. I had the steak and I had a fillet as no ribeye delivered. What can I say about the steak? Let's start with it was the best steak I have eaten in Manchester. It was so well cooked, I like mine blue, and so succulent it almost cut itself. Then when placed in the mouth the taste just filled the mouth with everything that a good steak should be and there was almost no chewing needed as the meat just felt like it was melting in my mouth. Another surprise was that there were roasted garlic cloves on the plate. Other than the time it takes to roast them I do not understand why more places do not use roasted garlic. If you had not guessed I will be coming back. I am just not sure if it will be this week or next.
It's a great meal, good food and service. I've been here several time and will come again
Excellent food and service. Possibly the best restaurant I've been to in Manchester for fine dining. A step above Manchester house and the French
Good food nice place. Workers employees are friendly. Food is great but a bit pricey not somewhere if extremely hungry and on a budget but good place to definitely try out
Very enjoyable bar with good beer choice. The sausages , mash and gravy are all tasty.
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