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Roots Restaurant & Bar

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4.1 out of 5 stars4.1(916 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 161 637 08 30
518 Hyde Rd, Manchester M18 7AA, United Kingdom

About Roots Restaurant & Bar

Roots Restaurant & Bar is a Manchester restaurant at 518 Hyde Rd that serves African food by day and turns into a club by night, so a sit-down meal and a night out happen at the same address. The menu includes okro soup and amala, a swallow dish, along with goat's head. Opening runs until late, which suits guests who want to carry on after dinner. Some tables are kept back for evening events and parties. The venue also takes pre-booked events and group bookings.

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Menu & Prices

53 dishes
  • The Roots Grill Feast
  • The Roots Royal Meat Platter
  • Roots Solo Grill Platter
  • Roots Mixed Grill Platter
  • The Black Pearl Surf And Turf Platter
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Reviews

4.1/5
916 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention okra soup, goat head, amala and club night party.

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466
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232
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108
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36
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74

Customer Review Summary

Reviewers split sharply over the Nigerian food, and okra soup is the dish named most often and criticised most. Two diners found the okra unpleasant, one saying the meat and fish tasted stale, another that the swallow was bland, though the amala was called smooth and well made. Others praise the goat's head as the most delicious dish they tried, and the rice and gizzards were also liked. Service is the recurring caveat. One party was told on the phone that no reservation was needed, then turned away at the door because tables were reserved for the night. A pre-booked group found no provision made for serving them, with salty food arriving in staggered batches. Another table felt shrugged at when asking for menu recommendations. One reviewer reports burnt chicken. Positive reviewers describe a polite waitress who offered recommendations, a good night full of laughter with friends, and a place that works as a restaurant by day and a club by night. One diner took leftovers home.

Featured reviews

  • Chudi Onukwufor
    “Beautiful place with delicious food. Recommended for your satisfying meal!”
  • lilianchioma
    “Wish I can give a half star, it's so bad. Went this evening to roots hoping for a nice time with my husband but found the whole experience appalling. First, the food was poorly made and presented. The chicken burnt I can't even serve my visitors such chicken. The cuslaw has soured probably expired, we barely touched the food, it's so embarrassing. We felt ripped off by the poor standard but we had no energy for argument, so paid £41 and left. Please be aware roots is now under new ownership, don't be deceived by the previous ratings, that's old glory, don't be fooled by their decorations. It's a total disgrace cos they're our people and that's why it hurts more, as it doesn't represent our people.🤦🏾‍♀️”
  • Morenike Okome
    “Bad service, salty food. Arrived at the restaurant ar 17.15 for a pre booked event. The restaurant is aware of the number of guests, still no provision was made for serve. Food arriving about 40mins apart. Salty food and it was the customer that is serving the guest. Very poor service. Please use this feedback to do better .”
  • Ope Okuwobi
    “Very horrible service for such a “seemingly popular place”. First time there, as we don’t live in Manny. Drove almost an hour just to get to them. I called them prior to know if I had to make a reservation or I could just walk in. I was told “no need for reservations”. Showed up and met the place half full. An “uncle” walked over and informed us straight up that they couldn’t sit us as all their tables was “reserved”. I told him I specifically called and spoke to him and he told me to come. Then he backtracked and grudgingly said we could sit at a table. We walked up to the table and are about to sit when another “Uncle” walked up to us and very rudely and loudly told us we couldn’t sit as their tables were “fully reserved” for the night. We just wanted food. We weren’t interested in any stupid night party. 45 mins tops and we would’ve been out of there. The man basically said he couldn’t care less if we left, and so we shamefully did. After driving an hour to get to them AFTER WE CALLED TO CONFIRM RESERVATIONS. They’re honestly not fit to be in service to anybody and I would very much discourage anyone from going there.”
  • Nelly esene
    “It was enjoyment guaranteed. A place to meet and have a good night and time. Laugh is sure, the service is second to non. When outside was cold,raining, full of Fog our hearts were warmed with laughter, good food and drink and meeting of old friends and making new friends. I can't wait to go again.”

Hours

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Good to know

  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating

Amenities

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Location

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