Manifest Restaurant

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  ·1 month ago

  “We had a great evening here. We sat at the counter and loved watching the chefs prepare every dish with such care—the food was absolutely delicious. Interesting wine list. The staff were friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was buzzy, making it the perfect spot for a weekend night out. Booking a table is necessary but they said they do sometimes have counter seats available for walk-ins. I highly recommend this restaurant!”

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  Harriet Cranie

  ·1 month ago

  “Outstanding! We had a wonderful evening here for a birthday treat. The service was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. All of the food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. We sat at the chef's table and really enjoyed seeing the food being prepared. The wine on draught was a really clever idea and was a great accompaniment to our meal. We can't wait to return when we have another special occasion.”

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  kathy Curtis

  ·2 months ago

  “Another fantastic night at Manifest. This restaurant oozes class but without pretensions, exquisite food thoughtfully devised and meticulously prepared, and a disarmingly charming welcome from Tom; we’ll be back for a third visit soon.”

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  Mark Nicholson

  ·3 months ago

  “Here for the 7 course chefs choice plus an additional cheese course and beers supplied by the local brewery Black Lodge. Everything was faultless and the 2+3/4 hrs flew by. Would certainly recommend this restaurant.”

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  Amir Asghari

  ·4 months ago

  “Let me start with Tom, our server: a lover of food himself, and someone who could make you taste the dishes through his words, so that you could make a conscious choice from the menu. Now, the food. We were a party of three, there to celebrate my son’s birthday, so we had the chance to try a good portion of the menu. From the puddings, we tried all three, and our favourite was the ginger, clementine and puff pastry. In fact, after finishing it, we asked for the sauce that was poured over it to be served on its own! From the snacks, the “still warm” salt and vinegar crisps were wonderful: a large bowl of freshly cut, freshly cooked crisps, unlike anything I have experienced elsewhere. Amazingly, the price was comparable to chips from a fast-food place. From the small plates, the baby leek, Blacksticks Blue velouté and sage was exceptional. If there is a heaven where food is served, this should be on the menu. From the large plates, the duck was a revelation. Believe me, I had tried several times in the past to fall in love with duck and had always failed. I do not know; perhaps what I had previously eaten was fake duck, if this was what duck can really be. I am sorry to say, however, that the cheese was a let-down for us. To be fair, none of us are really into cheese, but the selection did not wow us. They had also placed a lovely card on the table from the founding chefs and the team, congratulating my son on his birthday. That was a very nice gesture, and of course it could have been even better with a pudding on the house :) They also gave my son an unplanned gift, though one that did not make my wife entirely happy — and she is herself a brilliant cook. At home, our son never eats fish or mushrooms, always saying that he does not like them. At Manifest, he had both, and then said, “Ah, so this is what they taste like.” As for his mum’s reaction, I will leave you to guess :) Overall, a rather expensive, but deeply satisfactory and unforgettable experience.”

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  Liv Ellis

  ·5 months ago

  “Beautiful food and equally beautiful venue. Service was fantastic and just the right level of attentiveness. Would definitely come again and would recommend to others. The poached oysters and the meringue dessert were a highlight. Definitely on the pricier side though considering they don’t have a Michelin star.”

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  K Courtney

  ·10 months ago

  “Such an amazing little gem tucked away in the Baltic. We visited last night for my birthday and were absolutely blown away by the whole experience. The food was exceptional, but the service and the team were equally brilliant. We sat at the bar area, which is essentially the chef’s table, and it was such a unique part of the evening. It felt special to be so involved in the process, watching the team work together, dishes being prepared, and seeing the level of skill and calm that goes into every plate. The kitchen operated with such ease, which genuinely added to the atmosphere. We were looked after by Tom, who was warm, attentive and incredibly knowledgeable. He shared wine insights in a way that was interesting and relaxed, not stuffy or forced. Like Julius Caesar's favourite grape, exactly the kind of fun fact you actually want to know! The food itself was insane. Every dish was beautifully executed, full of flavour and attention to detail. The trout starter, the cod main and ginger with clementine dessert were absolute standouts! I work three streets away from Manifest, and honestly, it’s never been on my radar, and I have no idea why. After last night’s visit, I feel like we’ve been missing out! It’s the kind of place where you carve out a few hours, slow down, enjoy the food and really take in the space. Thank you to the whole team, the evening was superb. We can’t wait to come back!”

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  Emily G

  ·1 year ago

  “We ate here for my brother-in-law‘s birthday. We had the set menu with wine pairing for leisurely lunch. The food - top-notch ingredients prepared creatively and the dishes were not over composed. Each course was delicious and different from one another. We didn’t particularly like the wine pairing while the wines were carefully selected the flavour profiles were a little too different than what we’re used to. The service was perfect, warm and friendly. We sat at the chefs table, which I definitely recommend.”

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  Megan Hooper

  ·1 year ago

  “What an experience! What can I say, we have absolutely nothing but good things to say about Manifest and the staff/chefs. The food, oh wow!!! Everything we had was incredible. The food was so fresh and the ingredients were all the best you can find. They make everything in house and the food really packs a punch with flavour. The home made crisps are a must try as is the beef tartare and the cheese selection. We sat at the chefs table and it was incredible. Chef Josh and Paul spoke to us throughout explaining what they were cooking and explaining their inspirations for the dishes as well as recommendations. They were incredible to watch and worked like a well oiled machine. They were so patient with our chatter whilst they cooked. Tom the waiter was so kind and attentive and had some brilliant stories about where the cheeses were from and the cocktail master was superb, recommending two cocktails each for myself and my partner which were insanely good. I cannot recommend manifest enough and wouldn’t be surprised if they were on their way to a Michelin star. We are patiently waiting their June menu release so we can come back!”

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  Rob Povey

  ·1 year ago

  “Wonderful food and service. In the Guide but worthy of a Michelin Star, it's up there with several starred restaurants we've eaten at. Get yourself booked in for a very reasonably priced tasting menu - the price will only go up when they get that star!”