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Very Good Sunday Lunch. Exceptional ? No, but certainly hard to fault. It’s hard to “knock it out of the park” with a roast dinner, but this was definitely an 8 or 9 from 10. Perhaps the beef could have been a little more tender. Accompanying carrots, cabbage and roast potato’s were also very good. The carrots tasted excellent, even if they were slightly over cooked and lost any amount of ‘al dente’. Our server(forgot to get name), was excellent. Knew when to be around and responded to all requests professionally and promptly. My mother and I thought that the price was spot on for the quality and experience.

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Steve Smith . 2024-04-14

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Been a patron of their Sunday roast deal twice now, 3 courses for £35ish can't beat the value on that! They did add a service charge at the end, but I think the quality of food and the value for money on the deal makes up for it.

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Anne G . 2024-04-11

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We came here for a birthday celebration and I cannot commend the service enough. Gracie was amazing, recommended delicious courses and the team provided a complimentary round of prosecco and card for the celebrations. The food was lovely, but not necessarily anything I've not had better elsewhere, e.g. the steak was not outstanding as you would expect.

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Robyn Whitehall . 2024-04-06

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Lovely Easter Sunday spent at James Martin having the Sunday bottomless lunch which is good value for money - all the food is absolutely delicious and the staff are so helpful and Gracie the young lady that looked after us for the afternoon was professional friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Loved the whole experience and would highly recommend to anyone. Have been on numerous occasions and will definitely be going back again

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Tina Hampson . 2024-04-02

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Excellent Sunday roast meal at James Martin. The beef was perfect. The potatoes are nice and crispy. The carrots was a favourite. Honey roasted or caramelised slightly, they were so tasty. Had the ox cheek croquettes and it was amazing. So rich. My partner had the baked goats cheese and said it could be a daily, it was that good. We both finished with the delicious sticky toffee pudding. All in all a well recommended roast experience. Well done 👍

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Richard Krogh . 2024-03-31

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Best roast in a long time. Whole experience very pleasant and efficient

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Elizabeth Ryan . 2024-03-21

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This is the third time at James Martin and It was a little quiet on a Friday night but that didn’t affect the quality of food, flavours are just amazing cannot quite describe how amazing the steak is.

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Nicola Pinfield . 2024-03-19

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Food was phenomenal. Didn't like the waiter whatsoever. Came over with a bottle of rioja (I ordered) and said " sir this is the wine, would you like to try it" to my partner. Never looked at me or addressed me once. It's 2024.... like cmon. He did the same at other people's tables too .... just talked to them men? This just ruined my whole experience to be honest. I picked the resturant and the wine and I don't even get spoken too? Female waitress was lovely !

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Laura Snype . 2024-03-09

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We had Prosecco Afternoon Tea (9 of us) and were looked after by Pavel absolutely brilliantly. 10 stars, amazing, he was so brilliant and attentive. Great guy.

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Bridget Hughes . 2024-02-17

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Upon my arrival at the establishment, we was promptly greeted with an exceptional display of warmth and hospitality. The welcome extended to us was truly impeccable. The service provided during our visit was truly exceptional. Our dedicated waiter for the evening, Fabio, demonstrated an unwavering commitment to ensuring that our dining experience surpassed all expectations. In addition to Fabio, the attentive and knowledgeable staff members, including Pavel, Vicki, Josh, Gracie, and Hansika, exhibited an impressive level of professionalism throughout our meal. Their expertise was evident as they expertly guided us through the extensive menu, offering insightful recommendations that flawlessly complemented our individual culinary preferences. Now, let us delve into the culinary delights that awaited me. The menu boasted a diverse selection of dishes, each crafted with the utmost care and precision. The presentation of the food was a feast for the eyes, with vibrant colors and artistic plating techniques that showcased the chef's mastery. As for the taste, I can confidently say that it surpassed all expectations. Each bite was a symphony of flavors, expertly balanced and thoughtfully composed. The ingredients used were of the highest quality, resulting in dishes that were both indulgent and refined. In conclusion, my experience at the restaurant was nothing short of extraordinary. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking an adventure that transcends the ordinary. The attention to detail, impeccable service, and exceptional cuisine make it a true gem in the culinary landscape.

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R B . 2024-02-10

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My husband surprised me last night with a booking at the Manchester restaurant for my birthday! It was the five course tastings menu! Wow! The whole experience was fabulous. The food was exquisite paired brilliantly with the wine. Thank you to the team especially Fabio for making my birthday celebration something so special… all that was missing was James in person 😂 See you in Bolton at the Food Festival !!

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Jenny Cahill . 2024-02-10

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Wow wow wow!! We've had many roasts and this was THE ONE!! The meat was so so tender and the vegetables was something else! Don't let the walk through the casino put you off. The restaurant and ambience is perfect! The staff were outstanding!! So passionate and personable! Thanks James Martin and please pass onto the team! Fabulous experience!❤️

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Jade Silva . 2024-02-04

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Excellent resturant with great food and friendly service

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Neill Walker . 2024-02-01

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Great to vist for a special occasion. Food was very tasty but seriously lacking in content. Our waiter Ashton was brilliant, very helpful, knowledgeable, and made the perfect recommendations. Would I go again, possibly not, it didn't live up to expectations.

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Andy Simmons . 2024-01-28

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James, Martin is a place I’ve been going to for years. It is consistently one of the best restaurants in Manchester the food is original and divine. You probably won’t go wrong taking time out of your day to visit this restaurant.

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Martin Locke . 2024-01-20

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Unfortunately we were disappointed, we have visited previously for a meal and it was excellent but afternoon tea was below our expectations. We should have spoken up at the time but not once did we get asked if we were enjoying our food or if everything was to our satisfaction, we are generally not ones to complain anyway as we are easily pleased. We had to wait 35 minutes for our food to arrive which usually wouldn't bother us but it is a strict 1.5 hour slot and by 4.30 people were being moved with their drinks to the bar below in the casino area.I saw one lady complaining and asking to finish their drinks at least but they were moved regardless. Maybe we expected too much from the food after our last experience and also as we are fans of James Martin. I have to say that the presentation was beautiful and everywhere was spotless. We were also greeted and taken to our table by a very friendly and smiley lady. The waiter explained our options and when the food came he told us what each item was The food just didn't seem particularly fresh as the finger sandwiches were drying out on top, as if very slightly toasted and the sandwich buns were very hard, I couldn't actually bite one of them at all. The salmon filling in the finger sandwich however was delicious. The banana creme brulee was very nice. The spiced walnut cake was extremely dry, as was the macaron. I also didn't eat my scone as it was sort of salty? It seemed as if it had been prepared too far in advance and left in a warm environment. We enjoyed the glass of champagne and also the Earl grey tea. As I say I really don't like to leave negative reviews if I haven't spoken up at the time, myself and my partner didn't say anything to each other until we left as we were hoping the other one felt differently, we just left feeling disappointed.

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Verity Wilks . 2024-01-20

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Absolutely beautiful and really reasonably priced.

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Keely Womersley . 2024-01-14

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Excellent food, exemplary service, in a post industrial setting, somewhat bizarrely located at the far end of a casino. A dining experience made memorable by a very personable table service team. Steer clear of the casino bar below/adjacent to the restaurant area and don't order wine from there, we sent the first bottle back and its replacement wasn't much better, not spoiled, just very poor quality.

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John Welbourn . 2024-01-14

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UPDATE! 12/1/2024 Sadly I am having to write again. Several weeks after leaving the review below I was eventually contacted and asked to message them personally so they could speak with me about my experience. I did this two weeks ago and have heard absolutely nothing! Talk about rub salt in the wound!! Firstly a disappointing experience to be followed up by poor customer service regarding my review about poor service. Come on James Martin Manchester, sort yourselves out. I’m sure James himself would be appalled at the way you have dealt with this! Well James, after a fantastic night at your live show the night before, we were a little disappointed with the restaurant last night. Food was excellent 5/5! Service not so good. We’ve been there several times and last night was not the best. We had to ask to have plates taken away, ask for more water and drinks and felt we just weren’t being looked after as we have been in the past. It’s like we were in an average restaurant with average service but excellent food. This isn’t somewhere we can afford to go to all the time so when paying these prices we expect excellent service and be made to feel a bit special and we didn’t get that. They even completely ignored the fact it was my husbands birthday, despite being made aware of this quite clearly at the time of booking. Please get the service levels back to where they were, especially if you are going to charge £18 as a service charge for a table of two!!

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Tim Woodman . 2024-01-12

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Food is always top quality. Staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

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Lola Holloway . 2024-01-10

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Restaurant in casino. For such a famous name associated with it the food was disappointing. We could not fault the service however.

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Dawn Connell . 2024-01-01

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Had a lovely meal here on a Sunday afternoon to celebrate two family birthdays. Superb food and excellent value for money, service was great, our waiter Fabio was pleasant and professional and looked after our every need. Well done JMM for a great all round experience-we will be back soon.

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Coastal33037092352 . 2023-12-18

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I I was taken by my son and daughter in law for a birthday surprise it was wonderful both the food staff and atmosphere will definitely be back plus card and glass of bubbly was lovely xx

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Carol Craig . 2023-12-12

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I decided to book a surprise meal for my Husbands 60th birthday as James is his favourite chef. We were not disappointed on visiting, the service was exceptional, the food was exquisite, we will definitely be visiting again. We arrived slightly early and were given vouchers for reduced price drinks at the bar. When we were seated at the restaurant, our waitress was extremely attentive, served the wine - topping us up when the drinks were getting low, gave complimentary bread. We decided to try food that we had never tasted, so opted for the Ox cheek and quail starters - they were both delicious and so flavoursome. For mains we had venison and ribs (not a new try) they both melted in your mouth when eating them. The beef dripping chips were the best I’ve ever tasted too. Would definitely recommend eating here!!!

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Sabrina G . 2023-12-11

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Good atmosphere, great service and excellent food. Would highly recommend and will definitely book again.

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vjd69 . 2023-12-10

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My expectations for this meal we’re really high. We had to have the Christmas menu as we were 8. The cauliflower cheese starter was tasteless. Main course vegetables were underwhelming and the roast potatoes difficult to cut into. Sticky toffee pud inedible. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Being British we didn’t complain. So disappointed as I am a big James Martin fan and expected a much higher standard.

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Sunshine21930705484 . 2023-12-08

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Thoroughly enjoyed our meal . Service was great waiters were very attentive. We ordered Sirloin steak however order was mixed up and we had fillet instead .The waiter was very apologetic and offered to change it we were not bothered in the least . The restaurant was very busy and mistakes happen. When the bill came we were charged for the sirloin we had originally ordered. We had a superb meal and would most definitely go again next time we visit Manchester.

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diana m . 2023-12-07

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Fabio was an excellent server, extremely polite and attentive but in a non invasive manner - there but not there. Surprised us with a glass of bubbles to celebrate our anniversary which was a lovely touch. Food was beautiful. Decided to go with the festive menu and had the crab risotto, Turkey dinner and cheese board - sublime. They even swapped out the smelly blue cheese for a mature cheddar which was light and tasty. Overall a fantastic night! Well done everyone :-)

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Melanie A . 2023-12-02

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The best compliment I can give is I’m Struggling to find fault. Every detail of the starter and mains was cooked to perfection. Attentive yet not over bearing server, in a relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend Thankyou!!

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Gary W . 2023-11-30

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Visited James Martin quite a few times and always enjoyed the food so decided to book for Festive Afternoon Tea, sorry to say was rather underwhelmed, my local garden centre at half the price offer a far superior afternoon tea with bottomless tea and coffee, the bread on the sandwiches had gone dry, the little bread buns were difficult to eat, the gingerbread mince pie was dry without much flavour, mulled wine macaroon nothing special, egg nog choux bun was amazing, dark chocolate and clementine pot was lovely, Christmas pudding scone very nice, but not too generous on the brandy cream and raspberry jam. We were not asked if everything was OK otherwise would have given feedback. Would appreciate your comments.

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chuck171 . 2023-11-30

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Superb food. One of the best meals Ive ever had.Very highly recommended. Service too was excellent x

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Audrey V . 2023-11-30

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We had the Festve menu. Having been a follower of James Martin for years I had high expectations of this experience and it didn’t disappoint. Every course had the perfect balance of flavours and the presentation was just lovely. It’s one of the best meals I’ve ever had and I hope he opens a restaurant in Scotland so that I don’t have to travel so far next time.

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NorthStar512281 . 2023-11-30

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I am a huge fan of James Martin. I live in the USA so this trip was even more special as we celebrated with family we hadn't seen in a long time. Everything from start to finish was exceptional. The customer service was excellent, the food divine and the cocktails and the James Martin wine were phenomenal. I can't wait to come back again on my next trip back to the motherland! Thank you James Martin Manchester for a wonderful experience.

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zoe m . 2023-11-29

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Four friends went for afternoon tea, well a festive afternoon tea. It was the best I have had and I have sampled a lot)! Atmosphere, staff, food, all superb. We booked immediately for an evening meal in January. Thanks so much!

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laurahX7862NT . 2023-11-26

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Fabulous.All the staff were lovely and welcoming. Great ambience.The food was amazing. Special thanks must go to Pavel our waiter for the evening who was very attentive.We went with his recommendation which was the Venison. It didnt disappoint it was delicious We were celebrating our daughter and son in laws wedding anniversary the complimentary glasses of bubbles and card were a very thoughtful and kind touch. We live in Lincolnshire and wish this restaurant was nearer as we would love to dine here frequently. However our daughter lives in Preston so we will be back.

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SUE Watson . 2023-11-26

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We were at this restaurant tonight with our daughter and son in law celebrating their wedding anniversary. What an amazing place, great ambience, and the staff were so lovely. The food was amazing and the wine delicious. The complementary glasses of bubbles and the wedding anniversary card were a thoughtful and kind touch. Special thanks must go to Pavel who was our waiter for the evening he was very attentive and explained the choices available. We went with his recommendation which was the Venison it didn't disappoint it was fabulous. So thank you for an excellent evening one we will remember. We live in Lincolnshire but will certainly be back. Thanks Sue & Roger Watson

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V9167WXsuew . 2023-11-25

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Dined here for my husbands 60th and we were not disappointed. The Al-a-carte food was amazing, beautifully presented and tasted out of this world. The service we recieved was excellent, very polite and attentive without being over bearing. Not busy for a Thursday which was surprising but did not stop our enjoyment. Would highly recommend and will return.

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Alison Waite . 2023-11-22

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Me and my wife took on a trip from Reykjavik to Manchester for 2 days for the sole purpose to dine at James Martin restaurant. We hand dinner there both evenings. Service: Service and food go hand in hand when it comes to dine out and the service we got from Fabio our waiter was equal to none. He was both friendly and professional and he gave us a wine tasting of several wines to make sure we selected the correct wines to our liking. Food: We had Thai Spiced Cornish Crab Risotto, Roast Quail, Steamed Lemon, Venison Loin, Hogget Rump/lamb and lastly Ribeye. Everything except the Ribeye was extremely tasty and beautifully decorated on the plates and would get our five-star rating. However, the Ribeye was a disappointment although it was tasty and tender. It looked like it was pan fried and it was presented on middle of big dry plate with nothing else at all. It was dry and not the juicy steak I was expecting. I dash of beef jus, carrots broccoli or something accompanied on the plate would have made this course a lot more attractive. It came with in separate dish a so-called Dripping chips that tasted like bake potatoes fries. Overall, this was great experience and highly recommended.

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Leifsbud . 2023-11-20

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Prosseco afternoon tea gift. Lovely food, fantastic & friendly staff. Only letdown was weak & luke warm tea. But this did not spoil our experience & we enjoyed every mouthful. Prosseco was good & we don't normally like prosseco so well done to the wine buyers.

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Rhona Haslam . 2023-11-19

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Visited for prosseco afternoon tea. Staff very efficient & welcoming. Special mention to our table waitress, Te, who was so friendly & efficient. Food was served & fully explained by the waiter. It was delicious. We do not normally enjoy prosseco but the one served was very nice. Hubby had a cappuccino & i a pot of tea, which was the only let down, weak & luke warm. Loose tea in a internal strainer. Perhaps use a traditional pot & external strainer to allow tea leaves to brew!!! Overall a lovely experience & will be returning

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rbhaz . 2023-11-19

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Fantastic service from Tee. his ws our second time visiting the restaurant. The food was amazing as per usual. We had starters of wild mushrooms on toast and crab risotto, they tasted amazing.. We went for the steak and wine deal. The steak was done perfectly. The only negative from me was the chips over faced ne. I am not a great lover of chips and they were served in a bowl (everything else was 'presented' ). We will be back to dine again.

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hommiri reda . 2023-11-19

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We celebrated my partner's 70th Birthday and could not have asked for a better restaurant. I have spent 40 years in customer service so I have the experience to mention that Pavel Horkel excelled in customer service...no that is wrong, it was customer CARE...my partner and I were cared for by Pavel from the moment we arrived until the moment we left. The food was exceptional. But thank you Pavel for a truly wonderful experience

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Angela Willett . 2023-11-18

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Fantastic food great atmosphere and service alot of new faces but very good service friendly with lots of information about the food

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June Rigg . 2023-11-18

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Me and my husband went to see James live in Sheffield a couple of weeks ago. The show was exceptional just as our visit was to the restaurant in Manchester last night. The food, service and staff were top notch. The 1st time we visited was for the 10 year tasting menu. Last night we chose the food ourselves. The Porterhouse steak was absolutely delicious. We had the whiskey croissant and the milk chocolate bar for dessert and they were both amazing. Looking forward to our Afternoon Tea in March ‘24.

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Jackie Bannister . 2023-11-16

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We were down in Manchester from Aberdeenshire to see Hauser and we thought…… lets kick the ball out of the park and we booked sunday lunch… what can I say … from the moment we walked in it was nothing short of perfect … the...

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jackiepaterson121 . 2023-11-14

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The food just the best in Manchester !! Thanks Pavel for your excellent service, and to Melody the hostess for the warm welcome!

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منوعات عربية واجنبية . 2023-11-12

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I treated my aunt to afternoon tea with bottomless Prosecco, we were so pleased with our afternoon. Top class venue, warm welcome and really friendly and attentive staff. The food was sensational and a great range of choice, we were pleased to be able to...

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Lady H . 2023-11-12

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Amazing food amazing staff pav and vik was so good and helpfull , thank you and we will be back soon

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Rami Kurdy . 2023-11-11

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We arrived in Manchester - 3 hour drive - yesterday for the James Martin tour show tonight. Booked the Steak and Wine deal at James Martin Manchester last night. Probably the best steak we’ve ever eaten! We first came to you in 2014 and have been back for events and special occasions many times since - cannot fault the food nor service - James your team does you proud even when you’re not there! Sorry to hear we’re losing Doug - he will be sorely missed but wish him well in his next venture. Now looking forward to an evening with the man himself at Bridgewater Hall. Have no fear we will be back!

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Carol Winfield . 2023-11-10

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It was a long time since we've last been to this restaurant and we'd forgotten just how wonderful it is. This latest visit was early on a Thursday evening and the place was fairly quiet but still had a nice atmosphere. It had got really...

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OfftheirP . 2023-11-06

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Fantastic meal. Service 1st class and food as would expect, delicious! Seemed like an odd location within the casino but it worked. Loved that tables had table cloths! Classic but contemporary restaurant.

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nicholam294 . 2023-11-05

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We visited James Martin, Manchester to celebrate our son’s 21st birthday. Firstly, Melody could not have been more helpful when making the reservation. It is usual in Manchester to have a 2 hour table limit, which was something we wanted to avoid. Melody came up...

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joannef104 . 2023-11-04

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The food batter then gordon ramsay food give James martin 10 out of 10 great price for food 👌 well done

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Wayne B . 2023-11-03

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We visited on Saturday 21st October 2023 for our afternoon tea at James Martin Manchester. We arrived 30 minutes early so had a drink at the bar before checking in at reception. We were escorted to our table for two. Our waitress for the afternoon...

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912glyns . 2023-11-02

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First time visiting JM Manchester and we came away quite disappointed by the whole experience. The entrance we were guided to was through a casino and two flights of escalators then up a flight of stairs into a very open space with they class as...

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Alan M . 2023-10-30

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Best meal we have had ever ! Fabio was attentive and gave excellent advice on wine and food. Highly recommend and will visit again

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ferretwales . 2023-10-29

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Amazing food every time we've been. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. One of our favorite restaurants.

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Allan Findlay . 2023-10-28

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Went for the bottomless prosecco afternoon tea with my mum today. Staff were amazing attentive friendly and went above and beyond. Food was great such a lovely selection of sandwiches and sweet treats too many to eat but staff provided a box to take what was left home. Very attentive with the Prosecco had 2 bottles in an hour could have easily had more but my mum was drinking tea instead. Brilliant day would highly recommended and will definitely be going back Thanks so much!

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louise harrison . 2023-10-28

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Fantastic night out. The food and wine were perfect. The staff were very attentive and knowledgeable about the food they served

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P6219JXjamesm . 2023-10-23

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Elegant, calm surroundings. Attentive staff. Exquisite food, beautifully presented. We are never disappointed in the experience when visiting James Martin Manchester.

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Fabmum52 . 2023-10-23

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We had a bottomless afternoon tea here - the food was incredible, and the service was also amazing - our waiter Fabio couldn’t do enough for us, was very attentive and made sure our glasses were always topped up

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Cassie h . 2023-10-23

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My friend and I shared a delicious Afternoon Tea with Free Flowing Prosecco yesterday. The food was so yummy, the table setting was lovely but the best bit was the service - Gracie served us and was fantastic, so kind, fun and lovely to chat to. Gracie is a real credit to the restaurant. Thank you so much.

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Rachel Coleridge-Smith . 2023-10-22

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One word fantastic. Staff and food amazing .Highley recommend .James martin my favourite chef.his restaurant is up there with the best 👌

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Phil Reid . 2023-10-21

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Excellent Food excellent service. The staff could not do enough for you. The manager came over at the end of our mail to check that everything was okay. The wine was amazing. It was our wedding anniversary and I was presented with a lovely card...

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Donna G . 2023-10-20

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Afternoon Tea Having been bought some vouchers for James restaurant nearly some 12 months ago and as it was my birthday soon ,we booked afternoon tea for 2 We had originally planned to use these for an evening with James Martin but the dates they...

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Paul C . 2023-10-19

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We had a Dinner las Saturday and your host was horrible! Mélody was very rude and a good host has to smile! With good humour

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Amy S . 2023-10-19

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Cannot thank James Martin & his staff enough (especially Chris & Aiden) for the most beautiful experience that we are still in awe of! My grandma has been a chef herself most of her life and is a James Martin fan. Unfortunately she has been...

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liajayh . 2023-10-16

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Nice ambiance in the restaurant but we were both really disappointed with the food as it was far too salty. It was nicely presented but very over seasoned. We both came away with a raging thirst. We won’t be going back.

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katiecJ5792LA . 2023-10-15

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Visited the restaurant in Oct 2023 for the Steak & Wine Night Deal. The restaurant was classy, great music and atmosphere and the staff were so attentive, Fabio especially! The food was cooked perfectly and couldn't fault a thing. To make the night even better...

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Drew W . 2023-10-13

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Lovely evening spent with our family, food was excellent and staff were most courteous. Only 'downside' is the 12.5% service charge, which really racks up the bill.

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georgebV1188DH . 2023-10-08

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We went for Afternoon Tea, booked via a third party. I couldn't believe the poor quality of the food. First of all, we were given a £10 bottle of supermarket grade prosecco. Not good. The chicken rolls were tough, with dry chicken and one limp piece of lettuce. The finger sandwiches were edible. The sticky toffee cream buns were also dry and tough, with a cold chewy disc of rubbery icing on top. Mini bakewell tarts were 99% pastry. No flavour. Lemon and Elderflower Macarons were nice, the lemon curd in the centre was tangy and the Elderflower came through nicely. There was a poor attempt at some type of Eton Mess, tasteless and poorly presented. The strawberries were mushy and watery. The scone was passable but, for the money we paid I would have expected something a little more interesting. The staff were lovely, and very accommodating, but overall the food was limp and bland.

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amy . 2023-10-06

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Good, innovative food, nice wine selection and friendly service unfortunately marred by the overall experience. Soft drink served in glass with razor sharp chip in rim that could have lacerated lip if we hadn't spotted it,and main course plate had piece of rim missing that...

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davidwZ489GQ . 2023-10-05

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The place was hard to find and was in a noisy casino. I wouldn't go again.

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Ted Noden . 2023-10-05

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Really pleasant afternoon with fantastic service and very good and reasonable food for Sunday lunch. Will definitely come again.

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Lou Johnson . 2023-10-04

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Our 2nd visit to James Martin restaurant in Manchester. Again, it was totally faultless. The setting is just perfect, with very well trained staff, and the food/meals are the best! Fabio, our waiter, was great! Answering our questions with expertise, and knowledge of the meals...

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Phillip A . 2023-10-04

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Mine and Hubby's 1st visit to James Martin's and 1st try on a taster menu, food was excellent and staff great, a special thanks to our waiter Fabio for making it such a great experience, will defo be back

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Jacqueline A . 2023-10-02

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Had a brilliant afternoon here with fantastic food and a splendid waiter Fabio. The food was beautiful and Fabio was attentive and efficient. Cannot recommend this restaurant any more and will be back for another lovely experience. Thanks all.

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Simon H . 2023-10-01

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My husband and I came for a meal last night (Friday 29th September) and we had the 10th anniversary menu. I'm currently 38 weeks pregnant and I wanted to pass on my thanks to our lovely waitress who was so accommodating to me. She offered...

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Traveler38627342277 . 2023-09-30

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Another excellent visit to this remarkably good restaurant. They do things so well from the greeting to the service at a table with nice linen, good cutlery and sparkling glassware. The food as always was excellent.

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whitebr88k . 2023-09-30

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Enjoyed the ‘10 Years Celebration’ menu twice in a fortnight. That will teach me to post menu and pics of courses to friends who then beg to go! The usual lovely atmosphere and welcome from the most pleasant and knowledgeable staff. The food and wines at the usual level of excellence. Must keep posting those pics! Thanks everyone for another lovely evening.

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Carole Wood . 2023-09-29

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Had the afternoon tea with Prosecco as a birthday treat - the food selection was excellent - all home made, including the bread rolls The service was very welcoming, professional and efficient - with no shortage of Prosecco ! We had a great time and...

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Jo I . 2023-09-25

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Wonderful food and great service, can't wait to go back.

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Jackie Evans . 2023-09-25

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Realy nice coming here but I think it could do with a bit more atmosphere

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Elmarie Carter . 2023-09-24

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My first visit and as a lone diner. I opted for the excellent five course 10th Anniversary tasting menu with wines included to match and thoroughly enjoyed the whole fine dining experience. Service was just right, calm, warm and friendly, the atmosphere spot on upstairs...

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Jon B . 2023-09-23

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Amazing food and staff! Thank you for the excellent service Vik and Pav

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amine eddibi . 2023-09-21

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Thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the staff were very friendly and helpful However the place was very cold but it seems that the air conditioning could not be changed. Pity spoilt an otherwise excellent evening

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S D . 2023-09-15

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My first time here ,the food was so fresh and tasty. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was was nice and relaxing .perfect for a special occasion

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nicola clarke . 2023-09-15

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We arrived early for our booking because we weren't exactly sure where the restaurant was. We were professionally courteously and friendly received before being taken to our table. We ordered from the a la carte and the editor was Fabio who provided exceptional service and...

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820kev . 2023-09-14

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To get to the restaurant you walk through a casino and then up a few steps. Loved the decor and atmosphere. I have always been a fan of James Martin and looked forward to visiting. Food was absolutely amazing, so many lovely options made it hard to decide. Really struggled to hear our waitress who spoke very quietly whilst looking downwards. We chose some wine from the list, she brought the wrong one and struggled to get it even after writing it down. She reached over the table rather than stand by the guest to put plates down. However, no fault with our food. A different waitress delivered our desserts who smiled & was friendly. I don't like 'complaining' about a staff member and I do think that perhaps she was new and hadn't built her confidence yet. With a little help & support I'm sure she will shine.

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Jo Rammell . 2023-09-12

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Booked the restaurant whilst visiting Manchester for the weekend hoping for something special, however our expectations were clearly way too high. The entrance to the restaurant was the first rather off putting thing, having to walk through the casino I personally found very odd and...

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HantsTraveller22 . 2023-09-10

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Four of us went for the 10th Anniversary meal, we were not disappointed, every course and the accompanying wines were superb, as was the service. We’ve been here a few times now, an evening with James, tasting menu, Sunday lunch, afternoon tea and it always...

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Judith B . 2023-09-10

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Loved the food. More expensive than your average restaurant (obviously!) but not extortionate. Average cost for 3 courses plus wine was £70 for 3 people. Great menu with mouth watering options - difficult to choose. Our only let down was service from waitress. Perhaps a new member of staff or trainee? Almost everything she said had to be repeated because she mumbled. She didn't really understand the menu. When ordering the Rioja, she responded "Oh, red" and brought back a bottle of Sangiovese. Her training needs improving. But otherwise a very enjoyable evening. Must go again to try other menu options!!

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Eldin Rammell . 2023-09-10

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Due to travel issue we had to change the booking time at the last minute without issue. The food was excellent. The staff were superb, attentive and helpful. They made our visit an experience very enjoyable and an event to remember. We will be back...

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Darren B . 2023-09-10

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What an amazing experience l. We came for afternoon tea and bottomless processco. The ladies 2l2ho locked sfter us where first class and the food was amazing cannot recommend highly enough. Thank you for an amazing experience

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markjponeill . 2023-09-09

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Wonderful experience, service 10/10 would definitely recommend. Our waitress called Tee, she is a credit to the company.

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Charles M . 2023-09-09

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We had a phenomenal meal. This was our first family gathering in nearly 5 years. The staff were amazing! The food, cocktails, and wine were delicious. I can't wait to come again.

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zoe m . 2023-09-05

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Fantastic Afternoon Tea with prosecco at James Martin. Everything was delicious and the staff could not have been more friendly and attentive. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and we will certainly book again.

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Jan P . 2023-09-04

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What an experience! Food was delicious the flavour was nothing we've ever experienced. Bought for us for a Christmas present so price was for us fairly low for what we ate and drank.

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Andy Ainsworth . 2023-09-03

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We were given a voucher for afternoon tea for a birthday treat. The bookjng process wasn't the easiest as it always showed no availability. In the end we had to telephone to make a booking. The restaurant itself is very nice and well appointed, however,...

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2010mustang . 2023-09-03

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Thoroughly enjoyable evening. Great good, lovely wines, fabulous service and ambiance.....and surprisingly affordable!

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CarolynManchester . 2023-09-02

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