La Bandera

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  Justin Pearce

  ·1 month ago

  “Tonight we feasted at La Bandera. The table filled up fast: gambas al ajillo, croquetas, papas arrugadas, pollo asado, parrillada de verduras, tortilla española, calamares, gambas al volcán, pulpo a la gallega, bistec al mojo rojo, and escalopines de pollo. All the dishes were exceptionally well prepared and full of flavour, though we were a little underwhelmed by the tortilla and the papas arrugadas — solid, but not the standouts among such strong company. The service was great too: attentive, and happy to steer us when we weren't sure what to order. Also good was the Albariño, available by the glass. Altogether, a lovely place for me to have celebrated my birthday.”

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  Gemma Wright

  ·3 months ago

  “Every time I meet my sisters in Manchester we go here. Never disappoints. Delicious food.”

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  Bea Moraru

  ·3 months ago

  “We went to celebrate my partner’s birthday, and even with us turning up 10 minutes early for our booking, they were so lovely and attentive, completely taking note of the fact that it was a birthday celebration as we'd mentioned beforehand. The food was absolutely gorgeous, especially the carrilleras. There are very few Spanish places in Manchester where you leave genuinely satisfied with that proper, authentic Spanish flavour, so I highly recommend it. If I had to pick one thing to improve, it’d be the air conditioning, or at least some extra ventilation. The UK really isn't built for the summer, and you could definitely feel the heat inside…”

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  David Perez

  ·3 months ago

  “​If you have an unrefined palate for Spanish cuisine, this basic tapas spot might suffice. otherwise, pass. While the service was acceptable (despite bringing us the wrong order), the overall experience left a lot to be desired. ​The Bread Dishes: Both the pan con tomate and the bread with ham were incredibly basic and lacked flavor. The bread itself tasted mass-produced rather than fresh or homemade. ​The Seafood: The octopus was entirely flavorless, completely lacking that authentic, robust Galician style. ​The only decent saving graces were the carrilleras de cerdo (pork cheeks) and the bistec al mojo rojo, which were actually tender and flavorful. ​The dining conditions were highly uncomfortable. With outside temperatures hitting around 30°C, the restaurant had no air conditioning, no fans running, and no open windows for ventilation. Eating hot tapas in a stagnant, sweltering room ruined any potential enjoyment. ​Average food, poor climate control, and lacking authenticity. There are much better tapas options out there.”

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  Andy Tot

  ·5 months ago

  “We have not been here in years. We noticed that it was re- decorated. The food was great and the service topped the experience. The lady was extremely friendly, explained the menu, gave us time to choose and explained our options as we booked with the 50% off (first tables)”

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  Aliny

  ·5 months ago

  “Great food and great vibes. We enjoyed all the dishes! Staff were welcoming and helpful too. Highly recommend.”

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  Alysa Goh

  ·7 months ago

  “Ultimately, the food was great. No major complaints or concerns. The paella had good taste and flavour. There were plenty of squid in the paella itself but noting that it costed £42, that was expected. It didn’t have the socarrat (crispy rice bottom) I enjoyed and the prawns used were not fresh at all. The prawns had a GOOEY and MUSHY texture, so we had to put it aside. The other Tapas options were also pretty good. Though I did have great expectations for the pulpo (octopus), but it just ended up tasting like boiled potatoes with some octopus on top.”

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  Scott and Rachel

  ·7 months ago

  “First time visit booked using First Table app for 50% off the tapas menu, great value and delicious food. Clean restaurant, modern furnishings, shame about the wobbly table and no jug of water as requested. Service slightly slow but overall would definitely return 👌🏻 pictured is the Spanish omelette and fish platter.”

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  S U

  ·8 months ago

  “Lovely range of tapas on offer. Enjoyed all the dishes, especially the patatas bravas, goats cheese and aubergine dishes. Sit away from the entry door as the draught is annoying.”

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  Valerie Hinchliffe

  ·9 months ago

  “Was looking for somewhere nice to have lunch on a day out to the Christmas markets, and came upon this restaurant in a quiet side street just off Deansgate in Manchester's bustling shopping district. I was greeted by a very cheerful and friendly waiter who made me feel really welcome. The restaurant itself is comfortable and classy, with huge mirrors, lots of green plants, and cosy blue banquettes and booths. A wine rack full of bottles, flamenco pictures, and lively music gave the place an authentic Spanish feel, but there were not enough people here to provide a great deal of atmosphere. Good choice of Spanish wines and beers on the drinks menu, as well as sangria, Spanish punch and cocktails. I opted for a glass of red sangria. Was spoilt for choice with the wide selection of meat, seafood and vegetarian tapas. You can choose three small tapas dishes from the lunch menu for £19.95, so I had the Albondigas de la Abuela (beef and pork meatballs in a rich tomato sauce), Berenjenas Gratinadas (roasted aubergines with tomato sauce and melted cheese), and Tortilla Espanola (potato omelette with garlic mayo). All three were well cooked, nicely presented and very flavoursome. Could not resist a dessert and a cappuccino afterwards! The little pastries filled with hazelnut chocolate and served with vanilla ice-cream were to die for! The lunch was quite expensive as a whole, but it was very enjoyable all the same!”

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