I had 4 nights in Manchester with my partner and had a great time every night apart from this. We saved what we thought would be best until last. When we got to the restaurant the staff were lovely and we could not fault them. The restaurant though was not on par with other restaurants we had been read moreI had 4 nights in Manchester with my partner and had a great time every night apart from this. We saved what we thought would be best until last. When we got to the restaurant the staff were lovely and we could not fault them. The restaurant though was not on par with other restaurants we had been too. The decor was lovely from afar but as you will see in the pictures it was dusty and unkept. We were asked to wait at the bar, which was to be expected and we happily sat with our wine, however surrounding by the bar staff cocktail making throwing ice, liquor and fruit all over the bar with neglect to wipe up after. The staff themselves were polite and a bar manager turned up to correct issues however a while after. Considering there were many trinkets and a great effort was made, we went ahead to have what looked like would be a great meal... There was already a 50% off January deal that sounds great on paper but was also available in a restaurant called The Alchemist that we went to on our first night in Manchester that left us in awe and now wish we had gone back too. The food in Eden was poor, we ordered Calamari that was under seasoned and over cooked, pork belly that was enjoyable and a chorizo scotch egg that was delicious. For the main we had a Florentine Pizza that for one had no egg on it which was the main selling point of the pizza but more importantly a very raw, doughy and soft undercooked base that ruined the pizza. I ordered a steak that really was perfect, sadly the fries were undercooked and really quiet raw in places. I spoke to the manager that was easily approachable and was happy to listen to my experience and concerns and was happy to offer a free complimentary bottle of wine which was not expected but very appreciated. All in all I would return but maybe in time as I have only been the once and would like to give another chance as it mY have been just one of those days. As I was writing this supping on the complimentary wine, a young man called Luke arrived and managed the bar incredibly, correcting many issues at the bar, which staff followed. Small things, but meant alot to the customers. He was recognised by many. Overall veiw while 50% is on visit the Alchemist.
