What can I say - is five stars enough? Greeted promptly by a warm host. We were guided to our table and the atmosphere was sultry. The service was highly interactive and conscientious - keen to inform us on the sake and pairings. Overall, I would highly recommend The Sparrows to anyone with even the poorest of taste buds as you will not be disappointed, as the food speaks for itself.
Tom Lawrence
Unbelievable food and the best service I’ve had at a restaurant in Manchester. So friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is so nice.A must eat in Manchester.
Carolyn Jackson
Delicious, innovative food. Excellent and friendly staff. Lovely environment.
Dan
Fantastic restaurant, one of the best in Manchester.As a group we ordered nearly everything on the menu and all dishes were great.
Agaton Kjellberg
The best pasta experience!Small dishes, reasonably priced, absolutely gorgeously cooked.___________My experience summarisedYou call the staff at the door to be let it, at which point they help get out settled with a table and sorting out your coats.A quick run down of the menu and their specials. And the fact that all dishes are brought out based on your order (lights dishes first and heavier/fatties dishes last). Advised 2-3 plates per person.You order what type of sauce/topping with whichever pasta type you like. Many many options.Only 15-25 minutes later you'll most likely have your first batch of food. And shortly after finishing up rounds one you'll be served your next one's. Eating over 30-45min being served continously.____________Their menu is small and I bet it'll be changed based on seasonality.If I could give any recommendations I'd say the borlotti bean salad and focaccia we're amazing sides.And my personal fave is the guanciale5/5 a place I'll go to treat myself(Also had their fondue and cheese platter, no gripes, but the above where the stars of the show 4 me)
Martyna Machowiak
Amazing food and service, unique wine list! It doesn't look like this quality restaurant from outside, but once you open the door you know you're there for a treat. Please keep Johanniter wine from Silesian winery on the menu - amazing white.
Ian Dawson
Delightful experience. Staff were lovely, and unobtrusively attentive, way better than in many a fine-dining place. Food excellent. Limited choice is invariably a good thing. This restaurant sticks to its specialities and is really good at executing what it’s chosen to do. Great atmosphere in a converted railway arch.Parking: Park free in the yard behind the restaurant.
michael collins
Amazing central European food, nothing like it in Manchester. The service is the best in Manchester with great knowledge and no rush.
Linda Davis
Wonderful food and such a great venue.
Claire Willetts
Fabulous food.. lovely chilled, quaint atmosphere.. lady with dark wavy hair and glasses (sorry I have forgotten your name) who served us was lovely and informative.. she seemed to be much busier than other members of the team but I've dropped a star off for service in general as one person alone can't serve front of house and it was difficult getting the attention of others.. she was great but had many customers to serve....so it the rest of the team that lost the star, not her. Otherwise, great place and excellent food.. highly recommended..Vegetarian options: Menu is clearly set out for vegetarians options... Good choice and delicious ..
Atmosphere was nice, bistro style. Food was overpriced for what it is. Slight disappointment.
Thomas Edwards
What a cool place with amazing food and
M I
Food and service are excellent. 3 stars for atmosphere as I was sat opposite a table where one of the diners used his fingers to continually wipe the plates and then licked his finger. I found it off putting to say the least. This happened on every course.
Samantha Ainscough
The waiter explained the menu and made suggestions, he was very patient with us.Delicious food. I would possibly order a bit more next time. Everything tasted great. Small intimate place, quite hard to find in the dark but worth it. I would definitely go again.
Michaela Salmon
Delicious food and good service; highly recommended. Great for vegetarians too!
What can I say - is five stars enough? Greeted promptly by a warm host. We were guided to our table and the atmosphere was sultry. The service was highly interactive and conscientious - keen to inform us on the sake and pairings. Overall, I would highly recommend The Sparrows to anyone with even the poorest of taste buds as you will not be disappointed, as the food speaks for itself.
Unbelievable food and the best service I’ve had at a restaurant in Manchester. So friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is so nice.A must eat in Manchester.
Delicious, innovative food. Excellent and friendly staff. Lovely environment.
Fantastic restaurant, one of the best in Manchester.As a group we ordered nearly everything on the menu and all dishes were great.
The best pasta experience!Small dishes, reasonably priced, absolutely gorgeously cooked.___________My experience summarisedYou call the staff at the door to be let it, at which point they help get out settled with a table and sorting out your coats.A quick run down of the menu and their specials. And the fact that all dishes are brought out based on your order (lights dishes first and heavier/fatties dishes last). Advised 2-3 plates per person.You order what type of sauce/topping with whichever pasta type you like. Many many options.Only 15-25 minutes later you'll most likely have your first batch of food. And shortly after finishing up rounds one you'll be served your next one's. Eating over 30-45min being served continously.____________Their menu is small and I bet it'll be changed based on seasonality.If I could give any recommendations I'd say the borlotti bean salad and focaccia we're amazing sides.And my personal fave is the guanciale5/5 a place I'll go to treat myself(Also had their fondue and cheese platter, no gripes, but the above where the stars of the show 4 me)
Amazing food and service, unique wine list! It doesn't look like this quality restaurant from outside, but once you open the door you know you're there for a treat. Please keep Johanniter wine from Silesian winery on the menu - amazing white.
Delightful experience. Staff were lovely, and unobtrusively attentive, way better than in many a fine-dining place. Food excellent. Limited choice is invariably a good thing. This restaurant sticks to its specialities and is really good at executing what it’s chosen to do. Great atmosphere in a converted railway arch.Parking: Park free in the yard behind the restaurant.
Amazing central European food, nothing like it in Manchester. The service is the best in Manchester with great knowledge and no rush.
Wonderful food and such a great venue.
Fabulous food.. lovely chilled, quaint atmosphere.. lady with dark wavy hair and glasses (sorry I have forgotten your name) who served us was lovely and informative.. she seemed to be much busier than other members of the team but I've dropped a star off for service in general as one person alone can't serve front of house and it was difficult getting the attention of others.. she was great but had many customers to serve....so it the rest of the team that lost the star, not her. Otherwise, great place and excellent food.. highly recommended..Vegetarian options: Menu is clearly set out for vegetarians options... Good choice and delicious ..
Restaurantji Recommends
Atmosphere was nice, bistro style. Food was overpriced for what it is. Slight disappointment.
What a cool place with amazing food and
Food and service are excellent. 3 stars for atmosphere as I was sat opposite a table where one of the diners used his fingers to continually wipe the plates and then licked his finger. I found it off putting to say the least. This happened on every course.
The waiter explained the menu and made suggestions, he was very patient with us.Delicious food. I would possibly order a bit more next time. Everything tasted great. Small intimate place, quite hard to find in the dark but worth it. I would definitely go again.
Delicious food and good service; highly recommended. Great for vegetarians too!