No. 4 Dine & Wine in Manchester

Visited for Mother’s Day lunch, food was excellent and service was friendly and spot on, this restaurant is a little gem and never fails with the quality and choice on the menu. I have a soft spot for this restaurant as through lock down their collection meals were an absolute treat, good to know they are going from strength to strength .

Service 10 out of 10 Food 10 out of 10 I can honestly say our experience here, was first class. From start to finish we enjoyed every moment dining at number Four. Well done guys you totally live up to your reputation. Outstanding food. Great ambience, reasonable prices, to the first class quality you receive. Will definitely recommend you guys, on a great job.

Went with our friends recommendation, and we can honestly say that its was absolutely fantastic and delicious, every course was outstanding. what a fabulous little restaurant 10 out of 10 for a perfect dine dining experience. Well done guys Mr E Kelly-Roche

Really exceptional warm service and incredible food.

Fantastic food and lovely people running this restaurant. Everything was spot on and there were clean plates all round. Even the little chocolate with our coffee was delicious. Fantastic.

Lovely food and exceptional service

Very good food. Not the best table looking at the wall and upstairs.

Prefect for any occasion , small terrific service We were a party of 6, for a Graduation celebration, every dish was faultless, starters, mains and puddings, lamb was pink, steak as they should be , fish was prefectly cooked . Puddings had to be shared as we didnt have enough room, next time we try harder as they were all so good.Home made, chef who understands fresh ingredients cooked well, would return . Good wine list and not ridiculously pricey

No.4 was the perfect place for a small family birthday dinner. The food was exceptional, prepared in the open kitchen. The service was excellent, polite, well timed, unobtrusive and informative. The waiting staff have clearly been trained to a very high standard. A wonderful atmosphere in which to enjoy good company and conversation.

Had a fantastic meal tonight at No4 to celebrate my wife's birthday. We arrived at the table, and there was a handwritten card wishing her a happy birthday with some chocolate, which was a lovely touch. The food, service and atmosphere were excellent we couldn't fault anything. I would highly recommend this restaurant. We will definitely be returning 5***** 😊

I received a voucher for this restaurant for my birthday and both me and my partner were delighted with our experience. We enjoyed a full 3 courses for a very reasonable price and all 3 were flawless. Can’t wait to go back.

Absolutely delicious meal. Lovely atmosphere and the best steak i've ever had.

This was a destination visit for us - my ancestors lived at No4 back in 1861 when it was a working man’s cottage on this cute cobbled street. The restaurant has a lovely ambience and the service was perfect. The proprietor took time out to share some background on the property. Thank you Nina! The food was great too - we had starters of onion soup and smoked haddock scotch egg with curried mayo, which was delicious, followed by Sunday lunch of beef and pork. Highly recommend.

This is a small local restaurant. The menu is interesting and delivered to a very high standard. Service was friendly and efficient.

Great service and superb food. The lamb was excellent, melted in your mouth.

Really recommend 4 of Us for your Sunday lunch! Excellent customer service, Sunday roast was plentiful and tasty!

Visited with family for my wife's 40th Birthday. The place was full and had a lovely atmosphere. Everyone ordered a different dish, thoroughly their food and it was by far the best, most flavoursome meal out we've had for a long while. Very much a fine dining experience at reasonable prices. All ordered deserts which were also excellent, and a special mention to the cheese selection which was superb. Service was on point and we'll definitely be coming back at some point. Compliments to the chef!

Excellent meal and great atmosphere. Tiger prawns were brilliant.

What a hidden gem in Dibsbury! The menu is simple and there’s not a huge choice but each dish sounds enticing! Using locally-grown or sourced produce is the restaurant’s mantra and are masterfully cooked by the chef. The restaurant is cosy and has a homely-feel. Advance booking a must!

Never usually leave reviews but just been in to read my book and have a nice meal and it was probably the best solo dining experience I’ve ever had (and I try to do it every month). The crime brûlée in particular was outstanding. Will be back!

I went here for the first time for Sunday lunch with my parents and sister, it was a dream. The staff are so attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly and the food is devine. Best Sunday lunch in mancheter and best I have had in a long time. We will be back. Thank you so much and wish you all the best. Michael x

Had a lovely evening here for my mums birthday! Great drink selection, delicious food and very friendly service. We will be back!

Wow, wow & wow! The Service, ambience and most importantly the food is nothing short of perfect. Thank you for a lovely evening. We WILL be rushing back

Weird. The food is really good, we had a roast and that was fantastic. BUT. Most of the waiting staff are school-aged girls and don't really know how to behave and so it's a bit uncomfortable if you have to sit anywhere near the bar (ie near them) or when you have to interact with them. I don't want to pay for a nice meal out to be made to feel awkward and uncomfortable. On top of that you just can't get away from the fact of the restaurant basically being someone's front room, the decor needs an overhaul to get away from this. I think that adds to the awkward feel, because it's like you've intruded into someones house. I liked the food here but I don't think I'll go back because the whole experience was just a bit weird.

My son is at Manchester Uni and so we try to eat here whenever we pick him up. It has a family feel, incredible food and service. We will be returning often!

This is a definite go to place for a treat. We had a group of five, different ages and tastes and we all came away really happy with high quality food and great service. Stone Bass, Lamb, Steak and Pork Belly were all delicious. I'd have liked a bit more generous cheese but it's a greedy man's quibble. Lovely experience and a real winner!!

We’ve just had Sunday lunch at No. 4 and we couldn’t fault it! The food was fresh, tasty and beautifully presented; the service was excellent, the atmosphere welcoming and relaxing and, unusually, we could hear each other speak! We shall definitely return.

My boyfriend and I absolutely loved our meal. The whole menu is so appealing! The standout dishes were the roasted lamb, double baked cheese soufflé and the chocolate brownie. We would wholeheartedly recommend anyone to come here, as the environment is lovely and cosy, and the food is divine.

If ever you wanted to describe a restaurant as a local gem, then No. 4 would be it. I think that, of the various restaurants we keep coming back to, I’d miss No. 4 most if it wasn’t there. There’s history here as well. Warburton Street still has its original cobbled surface. Even the grid covers have history – they are stamped as belonging to the “Withington Board “ (of Health), which existed between 1876 and 1894, after which the first local council was elected. And, back in 1911, when a census was taken, No. 4 itself was occupied by William Richardson, a platelayer who worked maintaining the railway tracks that ran from the local station into Manchester ( along the tracks that the tram does now, which is how we generally arrive). Of course, the street is no longer home to working class families but a selection of independent businesses. Inside No. 4, things have obviously changed since Richardson’s time. But, thankfully, some things haven’t changed since we started coming here in 2012. Things like the warm welcome. Like the service that’s always on the ball, with things happening just as they should. Like the shortish seasonally changing menu that’s always packed full of choice. It’s down to Paul’s skill in the kitchen and Nina’s skill out front. So, to start for one of us, seared scallops. The cooking bang on here for “just cooked”. They come with a very seasonal pea puree and a mint vinaigrette. I’d best describe the other plate as a warm salad or, maybe, a bit of a fry-up. Chorizo, halved new potatoes, green beans, olives, the crunch from Little Gem and crisp onion rings. It’s dressed with a vinaigrette spiked with Dijon, capers and the oil that’s leaked out of the chorizo. Whatever you might call it, it’s really tasty. For mains, there’s a generous serving of braised lamb shoulder. Almost classic accompaniments of a well made slab of dauphinoise potato, green beans and more of the pea puree. Mint is also a classic with lamb and, here, it appears in a salsa verde. On the other plate a fillet of stone bass, just flaking apart. It sits on potato rosti, which had lost its crispness by having spinach plated on top of it. But there’s crispness from samphire and a potted shrimp butter sauce. It all works very well. And, yes, we had room for dessert. Paul’s take on a Bakewell tart. Puff pastry, filled with an almond custard, studded with sweet/sharp raspberries. A spoonful of raspberry coulis also on the plate and a dollop of thick cream. What’s not to like? A selection of cheese comes perfectly pared with crackers, apple, celery and grapes. Pick three from the choice of six (or pick all six). Thanks. That’ll be the Shorrocks Tasty Lancashire (possibly the finest Lancashire you’ll come across), Red Storm – a really flavoursome Red Leicester type made in North Wales and matured for getting on for two years, and Cornish Yarg, the cheese getting a very mild garlic flavour from being wrapped in wild garlic leaves. We finished with good espresso and truffles.

Fantastic meal at this lovely little gem of a restaurant tucked away down a cobbled street. Food and service top notch. Cheese souffle is to die for. My husband says please bring back the rice pudding with boozy plums 😋

Fantastic local restaurant, with great food options. Fine dining made accessible to everyone. Great menu, lovely atmosphere, and a good experience overall.

My wife was celebrating her birthday so I asked where she would like to go, I obviously new the answer so we arrived at no 4 at 6pm. Shown to our seats with the menu already on our table. After ordering tap water we setled down to read the menu. The boss went for the salmon stater while I chose the gorgeous duck wontons. For mains the boss went for steak and I chose the Lamb. The meal all round was delicious. We have been many times to this restaurant as it's always first class, food , and first class service . So hopefully it won't be long before we return. Many thanks to Nina & Paul also the staff for making the evening so special.

Lovely, intimate restaurant run by a great couple - fantastic food and a fab place for a treat.

Totally fantastic as always. Lovely local spot, amazing food.

Brilliant.... could not fault anything.. Had a great evening... Thank you Team No 4

Enjoyed our meal very much, nice welcome and service freindly. Chicken liver parfait, red onion marmalade, sourdough toast Tempura battered tiger prawns, chilli ginger soy dipping sauce Belly pork, mash, black pudding, broccoli, grain mustard sauce Goats cheese, red onion, beetroot filo parcel, potato puree, balsamic glaze Cheese selection, served with crackers, celery, apple & grapes The food was all good, although first two courses were served a little quick for me and cheese portions were a little small (sizeanomics) but very nice. Wine and beer cold so all good. :)

They were really accommodating of me when I completely misread the menu and turned up with a load of dietaries! It was a lovely place and great staff.

We have been visiting the No.4 for seventeen years and we have never ever been disappointed. This is a very professional outfit. Owners, Nina and Paul are a delightful couple. Nina is front of house whilst Paul creates the most amazing cuisine. The restaurant is always full which is a testament to the great food served here so one needs to be mindful of this and book in advance. My husband and I can not recommend the No.4 highly enough. If you enjoy excellent food, a warm welcome and a delightful ambiance, then this is the place for you.

What a brilliant restaurant! Me and my family visited this restaurant for a family meal to celebrate a few January birthdays and the food, wine and hospitality was fantastic. The ladies who served us were very clued up on the menu and helped us when we asked questions. The menu has a wide variety of food and the drinks menu has lots of choices too. I highly recommend this restaurant if ever you fancy a trip to Didsbury. Thanks very much

Just a lovely relaxing restaurant with good food and excellent service in pleasant surroundings.

Fantastic food. Cosy restaurant.

We went to No4 last night for my wife’s birthday and felt compelled to leave a review. The food is simply exceptional. So tasty and well priced and we could end our review there but we’d also like to thank Nina for the way we were treated. Our journey to the restaurant was fraught to say the very least and Nina was fantastic with us by keeping out table open even though we arrived nearly an hour late. On top of great food and brilliant hosting the birthday gift of fudge went down a treat.

Lovely food, friendly warm feeling around this restaurant. The food was excellent, well priced. The starters and mains were delicious, I can be very fussy wrt cheese boards but No 4 are all over this, no cheese straight out of the fridge here, all beautifully presented, correct temp, ready to eat and enjoy! Our second time but will definitely return. Occasion: wife's birthday, went down v nicely thank you, the fudge gift was a welcome and thoughtful touch.

Last night six of us arrived to celebrate two visits & two birthdays cancelled and held over because of different problems at no4 didsbury, without doubt the best restaurant around. The food was first class as was the service. Only a small place but absolutely fantastic. Everything at this place is tremendous. We have been many times before, but you can certainly rely on food and service which is second to none. All we would like to say is many thanks to Nina & Paul and all staff for making our meal ,and ourselves very special.

Wonderful food prepared & served in a intimate atmosphere-perfect for a romantic meal. Starter the cheese soufflé -amazing Dick confit wontons superb. Mains a delight and so full shared cheesecake for dessert. I don’t consume alcohol so nice to see alternative mocktails on the menu....

We like going to restaurants that are at the cutting edge of modern cooking. They’re interesting and exciting places. But, on most occasions when we go out to eat, we want somewhere that’s just going to feed us well and give us a nice evening....

This was our first visit to No 4 but it won't be the last. The staff are very friendly, the welcome was warm and they are very knowledgeable about the menu. The food is fantastic, hats off to the chef. The stone bass was perfectly...

The lady I rang to make the booking was good enough to squeeze us in. Restaurant was quaint, not ultra modern but elegant and very pleasant. Staff were lovely but the food was the nicest meal I have had out in a long long time. Unusual menu but tried something a little unusual and was delighted but what arrived on the plate. I will be back

Wow! I can honestly say , one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. The service was brilliant, it’s a really intimate restaurant and the food was next level. I will be coming back here time and time again

We had dinner here for my daughter's birthday. We had a wonderful evening, the service food and atmosphere were second to none.

Gorgeous delicious food - range of options from meat to vegan all at a high standard. Excellent friendly service. Good wine list and options for non-alcoholic beverages.

Fabulous food - great options and excellent service. Thank you!

Superb service and food. Run by Nina and Paul with excellent staff. Well worth a visit. We just keep coming again.

Food was absolutely gorgeous. Service excellent too. Hidden gem. Wish they were open longer hours. 🥰

Delightful little restaurant. Staff extremely friendly and food was delicious. Cheese board particularly memorable. Prices very reasonable considering what overheads must currently be too. We’ll be back!

We used to visit No 4 regularly when my parents were alive and living in Didsbury, but this visit was our first in five or six years. It was just as friendly as we remembered, and the food also lived up to our memories and...

Lovely place for a supper. The food was fantastic, the wine was incredible value, the staff paid attention to the point a throwaway comment about the nature of the dinner was referenced later (absolutely unnecessarily but very much appreciated)! All in all a brilliant place!

Really cosy atmosphere and the food was amazing!

Recently dined here for the first time…..wow. It’s a converted ‘house’ but really quirky and so intimate, very romantic. Booking was easy, welcome and service was great, but the food was all freshly cooked in the open kitchen and wow, it was all first class....

Lovely homely cosy restaurant. Host was bit bossy but overall it was nice evening.

Lovely little restaurant. We have been before on several occasions, we don't live near anymore but came for a birthday celebration. Nina and team were so accommodating and nice and friendly. The food was very flavoursome and fresh as always. All of our party enjoyed each course they had ordered. A sign of good food is an empty plate and all of ours where empty! Thanks for a lovely evening.

I found this restaurant by accident while walking through Didsbury one afternoon and am so happy I did. It's slightly hidden away from the main road traffic/footfall down a cobbled side street, but the menu outside persuaded me to email to try and get a table that evening for myself and 4 other guests. All of the food was delicious, the presentation was lovely and the staff were very professional, attentive and friendly. I'd have no hesitation recommending this restaurant if you're in the area and lucky enough to be able to book a table. Thanks Nina for responding to my email and finding space for us, we had a lovely meal! We were up from London for a wedding and next time we're nearby, I hope will be able to come again and then can bring the happy couple too. Paul

My fiancé and I went for the first time on Saturday and we really enjoyed the ambience of the restaurant. Excellent choice of food, didn’t feel limited as some places have post covid. Good choice of wine. The Bakewell tart pudding was amazing! We also...

Fantastic restaurant for coeliacs and non coeliacs. Nearly everything can be made GF and the staff are very aware of cross contamination. A lovely independent restaurant run by people who are passionate about food and take pride in everything they do

Lovely, high-end menu and friendly service. Great ambience in this old terraced house located on a cobbled street. Recommended.

Had a big birthday to celebrate, when asked where I’d like to go the, No4 was my first choice, we have been as couple and had such good evening I wanted to share it with my family and friends, we had a party of 7,...

First time visit , with a work colleague. The ambience was lovely. The service was great and the food was amazing. Definitely going again.

What a wonderful experience. The food was delicious. My husband & I had the lambs liver & our freind had the sea bass. We all thought it was delicious. Nina was very welcoming & the young bar/waitress very polite & efficient. We wish we lived...

This place really is a hidden gem! Visited last night with my husband and mum and we were all very impressed. The food was EXCELLENT...in particular the lamb main which we all had, and the crepes suzette dessert was to die for. Lovely staff, including...

Dined for a Birthday Celebration, welcomed on arrival and shown a table upstairs. Our first visit but we had been promising ourselves to dine there for a while. Good selection of dishes offered,my husband had the smoked Haddock Scotch egg with a curry mayonaisse which...

Cozy atmosphere. Small seasonal menu, all the dishes we had were amazing! Lamb cooked to perfection and the vegetarian option was delicious as well

We all loved No 4. Quirky and individual little restaurant. Great food and great service. We will definitely be back soon.

Today Sunday Feb24th my brother & my sister in law on holiday from Chicago, we brought them to no4 for lunch. As usual the service & food was exceptional. They were delighted with there food and service. My wife & I have been many times and never had a bad meal. Many thanks to Nina & Paul + the the staff for a lovely meal. It surely is the best around. Thanks again, C U Soon. Xxxx

Visited for first time and the food and service was amazing. I couldn't fault the quality of the food and how lovely the restaurant is, quiet and small but friendly. Worth it for a different experience to the big chains of restaurants. I would definitely go back again. Its a great place for a special celebration or if you enjoy quality food.

Relaxed environment, great food, unobtrusive but excellent service.

Had Sunday Lunch here yesterday, 4 of us. Lovely little restaurant with wonderful attentive staff. The food was outstanding , Ham Hock Scotch Egg beautiful, Hoi Sin Duck Parcels were so good too. Leg of Lamb , and Belly Pork both fantastic for mains with...

The restaurant's reputation is built on the quality of food they serve and we were not disappointed. A really good selection of dishes with locally sourced meat. Great starters, superb pudding and the lamb main was perfect. The restaurant is small and intimate and the...

Very good. Lamb was the best meat dish.

Really really excellent food and service. The menu is relatively small, yet it was still tricky to order as all the dishes sounded delicious. The lamb was cooked to perfection and melted in the mouth... and the baked cheesecake was beautiful.

Booked this restaurant after reading reviews and speaking to the owner, so our expectations were fairly high and looking forward to a pleasant experience. Unfortunately this wasn't the case mainly due to the quality of the main course which was at best disappointing, as the pork dish was very dry with no accompaniment of apple sauce or puree and no crackling (rind) portions were rather small and overall poor value. The service was poor and we were ignored while the owner welcomed her regulars, will not Be returning to this establishment.

Very nice staffs, great service, with delicious food. I've enjoined a great dinner with my friend.

Lovely atmosphere, amazing food, great service.

Thank you. Kind, welcoming folk. Delicious food.

We really enjoyed a birthday meal, we all had different dishes and loved them all. Everything was the perfect temperature, no complaints at all. Stone bass was delicious- all the flavours together were beautiful My partner said the potatoes with the lamb were the best...

Lovely little restaurant down a cobbled street off the main road through Didsbury Village. It’s like going into a time warp - a cosy, friendly and unpretentious restaurant which prides itself on good food and excellent service at a fair price. What’s not to like?...

We moved from Didsbury a few years ago but always come back to the restaurant now and then because it holds many happy memories. Nina and her team were wonderful again and nothing changes - brilliant food and friendly service. You can feel the time...

Really nice, cosy restaurant in a cobbled street in Didsbury. Good menu, great service.

Fantastic food and a lovely atmosphere. Would happily come again

The menu moves with the seasons so there’s a good “end of the year” feel to things. So different from when we were last here in June. Some dishes are not necessarily seasonal – like a well made cheese soufflé, surrounded by a cheese sauce....

Came for my birthday last night. First time here, will definitely be back. Great atmosphere in the cosy dining area. Service was wonderful, warm and efficient and the food quality was out of this world. The little birthday gift on the table was the icing on the cake. Would reccomend to anyone. Great experience from start to finish.

The tables are far too close together, we felt as if we were dining with the people at the next table. The decor is really dated and unappealing. The food was unimaginative and too salty. Overpriced. There are far better restaurants in Manchester.

Food and service was good, however the restaurant was dated and needs a refresh to bring it up to the price point of the food

Food was exceptional, excellent choice on menu. The service was superb with a real personal touch. A little gem of a restaurant, booked our next visit and looking forward.

Absolutely beautiful Sunday lunch!

Don’t come in this restaurant staff was rude food was disgusting and the food was uncooked as well

A really cosy, intimate atmosphere with friendly staff. The food was sensational and the wine too, can’t wait to go back again. A real gem

Everything meal. Very pleasant environment. Good value.

Had a fabulous meal last night. Been here many times and never dissapoints. Best restaurant in Didsbury!

You do not get this kind of service with big chain restaurants; Knowing from my own experience how good the food is here, I decided to purchase a Gift Voucher for a relative's special birthday. The only problem was, I had left it a little...

A very inviting and reserved restaurant. Clean and very budgie', I enjoyed my time here, food was good and in-fact quite impressive. Perfect service, in a engaging quite and tidy environment. nice! Would recommend.