Higher Ground in Manchester

Exceptional. From the moment I stepped foot in this restaurant the service was impeccable. I visited Manchester and came here on a recommendation. Dan served me for most of the evening however (he was fantastic) but I was blown away by the fact everyone visited to speak with me in delivery of food as well as check backs. The food was sensational (I had the tasting menu) and the whole exodus was just wonderful. Thank you for having me, I’ll be back next time I’m in Manchester.

Been twice - excellent both times

Loved this restaurant in Manchester city centre. Creative ever changing menu with an emphasis on sharing. The atmosphere was laid back, the staff were all really friendly and helpful with recommendations and there was also an excellent wine list. The food was fantastic, there's some talented people working in that kitchen

I found it rather bland and overrated. We let the restaurant choose dishes for and were given mostly veggie dishes that didn’t pack much flavour. Overall we were very disappointed.

Don’t let them choose your dishes, you’ll end up with majority veggie. Very small portions, lacking flavour, the ragu had about a teaspoon of meat in it. Overpriced, I’d give a swerve, there are much better places to eat in Manchester

Fantastic, innovative food in a casual but classy venue. All the dishes we had were great and we got great service. Would highly recommend.

This restaurant is incredible, so much so that we went back after two days during our four-day stay! The food is simple but original, well-presented, perfectly cooked, and very tasty. Everything! We had the tasting menu, and the second time it was slightly different but still delicious. The service was fantastic, from the welcome to the table service: everyone seemed happy to see us, and the food was served very quickly. We finished all nine courses in just an hour! The open kitchen is spotless and very well organized: everyone seems to know exactly what to do and how to move without getting in each other’s way. The only thing that disappointed me was that, on our second visit, they took away a honey dessert I didn’t eat. Although I was full and didn’t want another dessert, when my husband mentioned to the manager that I don’t like honey, I would have expected some acknowledgment. Instead, nothing. She happily replied, “and this one has a lot of it!” but didn’t offer to bring anything else. It’s a shame, otherwise, I would have definitely given 5 stars. Still, I recommend it and would return.

amazing customer service and food. really made my partner's birthday special, thank you!

Heard rave reviews about this place so gave it a go. Service and atmosphere good on a busy Saturday night. We opted for the a la carte/sharing plates. Flavours were good but overall came away feeling disappointed for the price. A single scallop and minimal beef in the Ragu. Turbot seemed barely cooked. Manchester tart was nice but ice cream with plum bland. I appreciate this style of cuisine is what it is and there are subtlety of flavours to be had but for the money it just has an air of pretence for my liking.

Higher Ground in Manchester is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a stylish yet cozy ambiance. The staff were incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and made sure every detail of our dining experience was perfect. The food was outstanding—each dish bursting with flavor, beautifully presented, and crafted from fresh, local ingredients. The menu offers a creative twist on modern British cuisine, and every bite was a delight. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying a night out, Higher Ground is a must-visit. Highly recommend!

Here for a friend’s birthday meal. It was excellent from start to finish. The service we received was spot on, not too in your face and attentive at the right times. Great recommendation on the wine as well. Thank you very much. Will definitely be coming back.

This is now my second visit and WOW. We couldn’t have felt more welcome by the team and enjoyed a great evening. We sat at the bar which overlooks the kitchen, arguably the best seats. We had a culinary journey of quality produce loving crafting into the most amazing dishes. Can’t wait to go back! Go for their season sharing menu and relax

I really love the Flawd Wine bar and the food there. I had high expectations for what the team could do with an actual kitchen, but these unfortunately weren't met. We had the set menu and the food was nice but the vast majority didn't wow. The best thing we had was the golden beetroot with whipped (some sort of cheese) and quinoa which was lovely; would definitely recommend if you are there. Unfortunately though and considering the price point, everything else was nice enough but a bit dull. I would go back to the wine bar, but I wouldn't come here again.

It felt like I was on the set of ‘The Bear’. A great culinary experience.

Great staff, really knowledgeable. Excellent fresh food and interesting drinks. Staff were really attentive. The sharer manure was really diverse and the beef main was sublime. We appreciated the staff knowledge of the wines and beer and the relaxed vibe.

Best restaurant in Manchester. Incredible wine list, intuitive service and a selection of stunning dishes and plates on a menu showcasing well sourced ingredients and farm to table cooking. Everything a restaurant should be.

I came here with my sister and we got the sharing menu as well as 2 oysters each. I think I may have got lucky as one of my oysters was probably the biggest I've had and delicious. Out of the sharing menu the highlights would probably be the pea fritters, the turbot ( we got this instead of the pork because my sister doesn't eat meat), and the dessert. We had a Syrah which was lovely and the service was fantastic, very friendly.

Mostly good. Started of a little underwhelmingly with the tempting-sounding pea fritters, which only taste of the cheese sprinkled on top. Gradually improved, with highlights being the delicious cheese tart, the tomatoes, monkfish and pork dishes. The wines were bizarrely disappointing - house rosé pretty much undrinkable - imagine a wine made of an old glass of red topped up with water... House fizz ok, but a bit more dry and aggressive than most cremants. House red ok, possibly better with a light chill. The service was a combination of exaggeratedly enthusiastic comments on our choices and being rather hurriedly anxious about getting us out before our allotted time elapsed (which we easily did by half an hour...) Ok, ok, this tells you my age but the music was too loud and not to my taste - electronic snare drums to the fore - but you get the picture. So ... some very good things about HG, but there are enough better restaurants of this ilk in Manchester now (hooray!) to make me think that I won't be hurrying back.

Came for lunch, sat at the bar overlooking the kitchen. What a fabulous experience ! Staff were welcoming friendly and informative. The food was outstanding. We had the set lunch, which at £38 per head is extremely reasonable , but the taste and quality of the food is like a Michelin starred restaurant ! Come now , it’s fab .

What a great place! Incredible food, prepared in an open kitchen (sit at the bar and watch the amazing team of chefs at work!) Great service from Richard and his team. Great food, locally sourced, from the kitchen team. Amazing natural wines, recommended by a knowledgable front of house. We loved it, we hope you do too! ❤️

We were looking for a lighter lunch with more small plates, which was perfect here! Sat at the bar top to see the chefs in action. Great execution and flavour from all the dishes, it was great to see the provenance of food being championed. Great wine list by the glass and bottle. Would definitely be back and spread the word!

Fantastic restaurant showcasing fresh seasonal ingredients. They serve a selection of small plates and some larger ones with a regularly rotating menu. The staff were lovely and very helpful and everything I had was super delicious. I particularly enjoyed the tomato dishes and the beef tartare. I managed to snag a seat at the counter too so could watch the chefs prepare everything in their open kitchen. Can't recommend this place highly enough.

During my solo business trip to Manchester, I sought a relaxed atmosphere, positive vibes, and, of course, delectable cuisine. The Michelin guide recommended that I could find all of this at the British bistro bar, Higher Ground, located in the city centre. And they were absolutely correct. Higher Ground truly lived up to its name, standing on a higher ground in terms of quality. Their seasonal sharing menu offered a delightful blend of simplicity and unforgettable flavors. The dishes were straightforward, devoid of confusing Italian, French, or Japanese terminology often used in describing food. The meal was surprisingly invigorating, a quality I wouldn't typically associate with dinner. Every ingredient in each dish was distinct in flavor, creating a harmonious combination. What's more, this delightful experience came at a very reasonable price of £66 for a tasting menu paired with a non-alcoholic beverage. Higher Ground is certainly a place worth remembering and revisiting in the future.

During my solo business trip to Manchester, I sought a relaxed atmosphere, positive vibes, and, of course, delectable cuisine. The Michelin guide recommended that I could find all of this at the British bistro bar, Higher Ground, located in the city centre. And they were absolutely correct. Higher Ground truly lived up to its name, standing on a higher ground in terms of quality. Their seasonal sharing menu offered a delightful blend of simplicity and unforgettable flavors. The dishes were straightforward, devoid of confusing Italian, French, or Japanese terminology often used in describing food. The meal was surprisingly invigorating, a quality I wouldn't typically associate with dinner. Every ingredient in each dish was distinct in flavor, creating a harmonious combination. What's more, this delightful experience came at a very reasonable price of £66 for a tasting menu paired with a non-alcoholic beverage. Higher Ground is certainly a place worth remembering and revisiting in the future..

Honestly the best place in Manchester. The service is world class, the food is second to none. Drink selection, decor - everything is just amazing. My go to place for special occasions because they make you/your guests feel a million dollars! Never fails to impress me and put a huge smile on my face and the pea fritters are the stuff dreams are made of. 10/10!

Taken here by our son and his partner as a treat. Heard a lot about it and been to Flawd, so very excited. My opinion on this place is as follows: Nice place, really cool vibe going on, like the mix of different seating areas with the bar seating and floor seating. Staff, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, food came out quickly and all dishes were explained fully. Food was beautifully presented and good flavours, nothing amazing, but all nice. However, portion sizes are very small for the price, certainly not sharing plates. Also, do not agree with 12.5% service tip, would prefer to tip accordingly. When I asked for this to be taken off and we would leave a tip, the server was a little judgemental in her attitude. All of us came out hungry and got a Chinese take away on the way home, not really ideal. Glad I tried it, would I go back, no.

Best meal I've had in years, incredible knowledgeable service, every dish was perfection. Super fresh ingredients and great open kitchen, best seat in the house is at the counter watching the kitchen dance.

Excellent food, a great atmosphere and very friendly staff. I highly recommend you visit Higher Ground!

Fantastic! Great food, great staff, love it

Really disappointing. The food was nice however portion sizes were really small. We completed the set menu (£116 for two) and both were so hungry by the end. I also had a hair in my dessert but they dealt with it quickly and it wasn’t a big deal. We shared the feedback with the staff and definitely wanted to understand why the portions looked the same for a table of 1, 2 and 4. Besides this, it wasn’t a big deal until the manager came over and asked us to repeat the feedback we shared with our server. My boyfriend reiterated that we didn’t think the portions were appropriate for 2 and he responded in quite a demeaning manner. By the end, I jumped in and said regardless of artistic concept that two people who pay £116 for food (no drinks yet) should not be leaving and having to grab a pizza from next door and that the way he was insinuating it was an “us” problem was just making a disappointing experience really uncomfortable. The manager wiped the bill without being asked which was not the point at all and ended up just making us feel even smaller for super reasonable feedback. Really a shame and I think there are much better spots in Manc to try.

Exceptional sharing menu. Catered for all dietary requirements. Service was exceptional - some of the best we've had in Manc. Can't recommend it enough!

We ordered the set menu for two and were bewildered as to how they could possibly justify the portion sizes fit for two people. When we brought this up kindly with the manager he talked down to us as if we didn’t understand fine dining. If you wish to leave a dining experience with a full stomach, avoid this place. The food is nice enough, but massively overpriced and I will not be returning. It’s a real shame as I love the idea of farm to table local ingredients and an ever changing menu. But leaving a restaurant hungry and underwhelmed is a real shame

First time visiting Higher Ground. We went for the chefs recommended set menu. Amazing meal and exceptional service. Great atmosphere in the restaurant. Will definitely be coming back.

Superb local produce with excellent service. I can't wait until my next visit

Dinner for 5 was fantastic. We opted for the seasonal sharing menu at £58 per head and added on some of the a la carte plates we also wanted to try. The cheese options were absolutely delicious (pea and cheese fritters, cheese tart) and were a highlight. We also had several cocktails and 3 different bottles of wine. The staff were really knowledgeable and able to recommend options based on our tastes. Everything was great and we'd all definitely go back.

Had a set menu for two. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Overall experience was good. Food flavours quite good but wouldn’t say exceptional for price. Got over changed for drinks we didn’t have ( however this should be refunded). Service charge of 12.5% excessive in my opinion. Enjoy it? Yes would you go again? No.

The best meal and dining experience I’ve had in Manchester.

Thank you so much for looking after us! Everything was fantastic

Great tasting menu. Fabulous staff! Like genuinely the most attentive staff. Give this place a go!

The service was amazing. Super friendly! The food was delicious. Truly gorgeous. For us the wine was a low point. Having read some other reviews I can see the wine is from Flawd, which is a natural wine place. I don’t think it was clear on the menu that the wine was natural. We spent £45 on 4 glasses of different wines and unfortunately didn’t enjoy them. Such a shame when the food was so wonderful. Would suggest some slightly less funky wines on the menu for those who are not quite so experimental in their wine tastes.

This was one of the best dining experiences I've had in the UK. Each dish was so amazing that my partner and I waiting in anticipation for each subsequent course. Every member of the staff was equally knowledgable about the food and wine and could comfortably answer any question with a thorough and detailed response. At least three members hand wrote a list of recommendations for us, one of which was a chef owner (who wrote the most detailed list!). It's a destination restaurant, well worth the trip to Manchester just for that.

Absolutely incredible seasonal menu and really friendly service, feels like a place ran by great people

Honestly, the best dining experience i think I have ever had. Food was incredible; we tried to savour every taste and textural sensation. Atmosphere was great. Spectacular service. Not a single issue. So welcoming and friendly and knowledgeable. Super high end but doesn't make you feel out of place. Love it. 10/10.

Wonderful experience from start to finish, food was of course absolutely stunning and the atmosphere is so welcoming, friendly and relaxed. Really thoughtful selection of low alcohol drinks, will be back for wine next time!

Outstanding restaurant . Owner operators on the floor, great staff and service generally. Cooking excellent and seasonal - really well done

We had the tasting menu and started out a tad underwhelming, not the showcasing we'd expected. Each dish did improve and the pasta before the main really upped the game after a couple of fairly standard courses and the main itself was super tasty. Overall we felt the cost for the portions wasn't worthwile , which disappointed. Oysters we added were outstanding though, and the welcome and customer engagement was very very good!

Food was very underwhelming and overpriced. The produce seemed fresh but dishes weren’t inventive enough. Overall the experience, location, service and food seemed unpolished for the price.

Amazing restaurant. Food service and drinks unreal. Highly recommend!

Incredible dining experience! We were very struck by how friendly and welcoming everyone is as you walk in. We sat at the communal table which is much more private than we expected. They have a sharing menu which they surprise you with or can choose a la carte. We went with the sharing menu and made it vegetarian (so great that they accommodate without prior arrangement). It was a really great amount of food, and they even accommodated the fact that neither my husband nor I like goats cheese and omitted it from the menu. The lions mane mushroom dish we had was probably one of the best things we’ve eaten and we eat at a lot of Michelin-guide restaurants. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. They have a great selection of wines and I asked for a recommendation in which they poured and allowed me to try before committing. Overall just a wonderful dining experience. Definitely make a trip here and allow them to surprise you with so many delicious dishes! We want to head back for lunch very soon.

Staff are really friendly and helpful and give great advice on what to order. Went for the tasting menu and the dishes served were quite hearty and everything was very well prepared. Would be back again to try other items as the menu changes to highlight what’s in season.

Overpriced and disappointing Anywhere where a member of staff explains every dish in great detail including lettuce leaves with a basic/dull dressing on has problems Nothing remotely like coke to drink but rather a limited and unusual/weird list of soft drinks. I’m all for trying something new but as the waitress herself said - sometimes you just want a coke. We ordered the beef twice as we were hungry and it was really small - the first time it came without and the second time with brisket (the best thing we ate) for no rhyme or reason - did they forget the first time round? Provenance is great but the food should also be interesting and tasty. Over £220 for lunch for 2 and only one of us was drinking alcohol. Back to the Ivy for me I’m afraid I feel rather than serving what customers want they are serving what they think customers should want! Pleasant service but food is disappointing and overpriced. 😞 not the birthday meal I was expecting. Oh I forgot - there were 2 desserts - yoghurt with sorrel (why?!) and ice cream with beef lard fudge. I would have loved any pudding except those - I was starving!!!

We had the seasonal sharing menu. Really excellent food and fantastic value for what we got.

I haven’t had an experience as beautiful as this one since Ibérica Manchester closed. What a wonderful atmosphere, I can’t recommend enough. Thank you Ana for making us feel so welcome and for recommending the beautiful wine from Georgia, muito obrigada!

This place is really special. Exceptional food and service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The team is clearly passionate about what they do and go above and beyond to make sure you have the best experience possible. Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten in Manchester! Amazing wine list, too (not surprising from the people behind Flawd!). Highly recommend. Huge thank you to Ana for making us feel so welcome and helping to make the night so special!

We went to this place couple of weeks ago and I loved it. Service was amazing and food was even better. We chose set menu and didn’t get disappointed.

Excellent food, wine and service

Emperors new clothes is a perfect description here. Just because you are told something is amazing, don't be fooled. It's quite a nice venue, staff, generally pleasant, but the food is not a patch on other restaurants in Manchester...such as Six by Nico, Spring Gardens...Sexy Fish, Maya, Fenix, Mana, or, Where the Light Gets in, Stockport. Honestly, up your game, here! I've been twice, once for lunch, which was 'ok' and then for an evening with a group of 8 people and the fact we got our taxi to stop at Maccies on the way home, really says it all. Expensive, nothing special, felt a bit robbed, and sorry to say, won't be returning. Hope you improve because I do wish any northern business every success and I'm sure you can do better 🙏🙏🙏. Best of luck!

I've been to many, many Michelin star and guide restaurants and this was really nothing special. The food generally was quite average and the restaurant extremely noisy. The real insult though was the £34 beef dish, cooked medium rare but the beef was way too chewy. The waiter noted it and it was still left on the bill with the comment "The chef cooked it how HE wanted it." Shame it wasn't how a customer wanted it! Very poor show.

Great service, food was hit and miss & expect to pay Michelin star prices. Not for me.

Most amazing dinner in MCR with one of the best service team I have ever met.

Superb from start to finish. There isn’t a thing I would have changed. Pure class!

On a recent trip to Manchester we had the privilege of spending an amazing evening at HigherGround. The food was exceptional as were the team. There was no rush, the restaurant was inviting and had the right level of buzz. The Wholemeal pasta with venison and red wine was to die for. Thoroughly recommend this restaurant.

Had an amazing experience, food & atmosphere so good but George our server was the icing on the cake! George was so attentive!

Higher Ground takes the experience of eating out to a higher plane. This is because of the energy, enthusiasm and expertise of a fantastic team of people. Using excellent ingredients many of them locally sourced the menu is quirky and inventive. That’s complemented by a wide choice of wines. We ate from the lunchtime a la carte menu, sharing as recommended and would single out the best oysters we can remember, and flavours of wild garlic, scallop roe, Manchester honey and English cheeses. It’s easy to see why Higher Ground is winning recognition and drawing in a wide range of diners.

Absolutely incredible food and experience here. Everything tasted amazing with first class ingredients and loved watching some of the dishes be cooked in front of us- would recommend sitting at the bar for that reason. Hope to be back soon!

Phenomenal food. Dish after dish of really great flavours. Very helpful and friendly team in beautiful venue. Great drinks selection too…

Excellent. Well mannered and well informed staff. The food is a new bench mark for quality.

We visited on Saturday as part of a large group for a birthday. The food & service were excellent. Nothing was too much trouble and there was so much food considering we were having a set menu. Atmosphere was building as we left, but our booking was quite early and it was relatively quiet when we visited. That good we re-booked for another birthday in June. Incredible wine menu as well.

Food is fantastic with some good opportunities to try new stuff or your classics reimagined. We sat at the bar, something I am fond of as you get a bit more of a personal experience. The couple sat next to us got a good bit of insight from the chef on their dishes however we were just given the plates with no dialogue. A bit disappointing as to me this is why you have seats at the pass. The wine selection is exhaustive however staff do a good job of helping you choose something and the wines certainly dont disappoint. The food is well seasoned, okay portions for a small plates restaurant, and you can tell effort is put in throughout. The highlight was desert, their pastry chef has it locked in. Atmosphere has a bit to be desired and like other reviews have stated food was very swift. Service was really good though.

Had a really nice meal here. The dishes were all very tasty and full of fresh ingredients. Some unusual things I hadn't tried before, like yellow beetroot. And the atmosphere is really cool. It's an interesting experience sitting at the bar and having the chefs directly hand your dishes over to you. The main drawback for me is the price. There's a lot of good small plates restaurants now in Manchester and this place is definitely up there. However it's sooo much more expensive. £50 more than our meals at Another Hand and Erst, £40 more expensive than Climat.

Fantastic meal with great service

Fabulous from start to finish. Every plate was full of flavour and cooked to perfection. Particularly enjoyed the fried artichokes, venison and the rhubarb dessert is a must try. We tried the Slovakian red as a recommendation, lovely!

So we had the pea fritters and the scallop followed by venison and the rhubarb and custard and the carmel tart. Washed down with a tasty Gammay While a chip in the plate meant that I can say it wasn't fautless every thing else was. Simply executed but truly faultless food. Great service relaxed surroundings a true 5 stars every day I'd say. Shout out too to Anna and the others knew thier stuff all too well.

Had a fantastic meal here, food was exceptional, staff really looked after us explaining food and wine choices and checking throughout our meal that everything was ok....we will return and can very highly recommend

Had the set sharing lunch menu last Saturday and it was amazing! The wine recommendations were fab. All the dishes were delicious and properly seasoned. Went to Manchester for a long weekend and it was easily the best meal I had!

It’s fantastic!! The service, the food, the atmosphere, the ethos…love it there! We had one vegan, one veggie and two meat eaters - not a problem for them at all. Staff are so knowledgeable and so efficient and friendly. It’s a great restaurant 👌🏻👍🏻

Staff was rude. We were arranged space for walk-in guests since our booking unfortunately didn't show up on the system. I asked her if they have any other seat available since the one they pointed us to was quite close to the door so it could be quite cold sitting there. But then she responded:"That's where you sit if you want to eat". Food was salty as well I didn't understand why. Maybe they just hate us. Fine dining restaurant in big city but it's quite dissapointing.

Amazinggg!! Everything was soo delicious and well thought out. Beautiful light small plates to start and nice big portions of meat and fish for main. So many stand out dishes! Desserts were also fantastic and unique. Officially my favourite restaurant in Manchester right now!!

Disappointing dining experience did not meet my expectations in terms of quality of food, very little attention to detail in the presentation of the dishes. Food was served luke warm, with no depth of flavour and all too salty Charcuterie for 4 people was 4 bread rolls still joined together so you had to handle your fellow diners bread to separate it. 12 slices of bresaola Lamb dish was a very small portion not really divisible by 4 as we only got two portions of braised lamb between 4 The desert course was a small bowl of deconstructed rhubarb and custard crumble thrown together in a bowl with absolutely no finesse or fresh rhubarb taste. My biggest complaint was that the only non alcoholic “offerings” (pretentious) were soda water filter water tonic water grape or cherry juice ! I asked for Diet Coke, fresh orange ginger beer cranberry juice. To which the waiter replied we only serve offerings that we can guarantee the source. What does that mean ? Our bill was £380 . The service charge was £40. The quality of food and service does not reflect this price. Will definitely not be back

Best restaurant I’ve been to in Manchester!

Booked a table at 6pm. Had the set menu sharing option. Very tasty and had a nice evening. However after being offered an extra cheese option before desert, which we took and was delicious, we were told that ‘time has caught up on us’ and if we’d move to the ‘wine room’. We probably had 25ml of wine left each. We moved thinking we’d sit in an after dinner lounge area and maybe have another drink before leaving. But we were sat on our own in a cold empty ‘store’ room. Although there was wine on the shelves there was also piles of cardboard boxes and rucksacks. We were appalled. Options for the waiter. Don’t offer us the cheese if there is no time. Equally ask us politely if we intended having another drink? If we didn’t then explain that you’ll bring us the bill as we need to get the table ready for next guests. Either wouldn’t have been a problem and a much better solution. We left extremely disappointed with how we were treated at the end of the evening. We would definitely not recommend.

We visited here as my son bought us a voucher having researched "best vegan restaurants in Manchester" So on arrival I asked if they had a vegan menu:No! But we can adapt dishes. OK I will have the bread with vegan butter. Sorry no vegan butter! OK so I had the pea fritters without the cheese & the mashed seude without the smokey butter. Did the reduce the dish prices in half? Not at all. My wife, a Pescatarian had the scallops, Yeh 2 small ones for £14. The house wine at £9 for a small glass was aweful. Pathetically overpriced nonsense!

Moved to the top of ‘favourite restaurants to visit’. Food was excellent, service was impeccable. My friend is Vegan/plant based and our waiter took time to explain the options available. I asked for wine pairing options and again our waiter was very knowledgeable. Overall would highly recommend, every dish was outstanding, atmosphere was lovely. It was nice to be away from the nouveau Instagram crowd that seem to have smothered the Manchester food scene.

We had a superb experience here sitting at the counter - excellent wine, really good small sharing plates in particular the delicious desserts

Fantastic place with a superb menu which is heavily veggie base although not a veggie restaurant. Stand out dishes for us were the cheddar tart, leeks with cod roe and the malt chocolate tart. In fact next time I’m not sharing and having those for myself. We did the a La carte menu but will try the tasting next time just to see how it compares, between us we ordered 6 smaller dishes, 2 bigger ones and 2 desserts. We are not big people but like our food. We felt that was more than enough and next time will prob have 1 bigger dish or none as our view was that they were the least impressive albeit still excellent all the same. We also extended our dry January into February and the choice of non alcoholic drinks were excellent. I’d recommend the brew lo and Muri. Also I’d recommend a counter seat if you go as a couple or 2 as it’s nice seeing the kitchen at work and lively.

We knew the food was going to be fabulous but the service was second to none! Friendly, attentive and unobtrusive. The food was a delight. The sharing menu was course after course of deliciousness! The stand-outs were the ham, the ragu, the pea fritters and the rhubarb. Definitely recommend and definitely will be back! Thank you Higher Ground!

I went for the set lunch menu with the cheese platter option just before the dessert. Delicious food and excellent service. It was surprisingly filling too as someone who can normally eat quite a bit. I was sat at the Bar as a solo diner and it was a really lovely meal. I was probably there for around 90mins start to finish. Great variety of non-alcoholic beverages too

The happiest, most friendly restaurant in Manchester, so welcoming. And the food was divine. Such a lovely welcome. Xxx

Heard good things about Higher Ground after it was awarded a Bib Gourmand. Food was delicious and the service was very friendly and attentive. Unfortunately I was disappointed to see a compulsory service charge on the bill. When did this become a thing?

I just love this place. Welcoming and friendly service. Great atmosphere. Spotless. Interesting and top quality food. Love that there’s a great beer selection as well as the wine. Love it.

Everything and more , truly looked after while there , super comfortable, great hospitality ,not pretentious , just knowledgeable. but the food , without doubt one of the best dining experiences i've ever had. Sublime ! Another level ! Thankyou xx

We have been talking about going to HG for a while. What took us so long? Food, service and ambience were spot on! We went for the taster menu, one diner was veggie and dishes were adapted to accommodate. All plates were well presented, some of the best tasting food we have had in a long time! We asked that our wine be chosen for us. We didn’t decide on anything which was perfect for us. Wines complimented the dishes and the whole evening was just so good. Thank you to the team at Higher Ground!! We will be back!!!

This is the best food I have ever eaten! I’ve eaten in the best restaurants but this surpasses most! Every dish had so many layers that made you search - wonderful combinations. On top of that the service was outstanding- so friendly so knowledgeable and so welcoming! Fabulous in every respect.

Went with my mates for my 35th birthday. Everyone loved the food. The idea of sharing a tasting menu was a welcoming experience as everyone got involved. Portions are generous and staff are attentive, professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend it.

Excellent. Can't wait to come back!

An unusual experience in this restaurant, friendly staff, stunning food, exceptional wines. Their eat locally concept is a great example for sustainable dining.

An outstanding team of dedicated, talented, experienced, knowledgeable and super charming people. Top-drawer service is always on point. The best seasonal ingredients are prepared with passion. Always a delight. Cannot recommend it enough.... Also...Newcomer of the year in the Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards. Shortlisted for the 'Best New Restaurant' award by The Good Food Guide. 51st in the National Restaurant Awards Top 100. Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide 2024.

We opted for the daily menu, and the culinary experience was truly exceptional. Each dish was a masterpiece - impeccable flavors and perfection in every bite!

We had the January tasting menu and whilst the food and wine were good, it was the service that was best. Considering how pricey tasting menus can be though, this was £55pp for six courses and would recommend. We got two additional side dishes and were stuffed by the end.

Really great service from all the staff, totally exceptional, not stuffy or overly pretentious, and also not too casual. George especially was fantastic and deserves a special mention. Food was great and super tasty. Only rated it a 4/5 as possibly didn’t quite have the same wow factor for the price. All completely delicious though and can’t really put a finger on why it wouldn’t be 5/5. Perfect restaurant for an intimate special occasion.