Pupa Restaurant in Manchester

Lovely place to eat, great food and top service.

Beautiful place, We tried this place through its reviews and it was excellent Food was great, Service was great If you want a quite meal ask to sit upstairs,. Definitely quieter upstairs

Reservation required for larger groups! Sensational cuisine. Grilled food from the charcoal grill. Very good quality of the food. Photos: Ribeye steak, haloumi burger, spicy chicken burger, chicken wings, stuffed croquettes

Amazing place and enjoyed the Steak and Wine deal. Service was top notch with a friendly smile. My recommendation, try their Raspberry Mulled wine when enjoying the Lava Cake. Steak and Wine -> Cake and Wine!!

Really lovely little restaurant. When we arrived there was, apparently a loud, large party downstairs (families, with children playing tag etc round other tables). The staff gave us a choice of tables (we had a reservation) but suggested upstairs for a more relaxed visit. Once we were seated so many people came in who did not have reservations and they gave them the same advice and were ‘happy’ to turn people away rather than them stay and have a negative experience. We felt this was really selfless and quite clearly not just about their takings. The attention from the staff was really polite and the right level of attentiveness. Food was really tasty and, we felt, good value. Would definitely recommend and return

Dined here with good friends who we meet up with once a year. Pupa made this year very memorable. Beautiful food, great service and wonderful atmosphere. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals.

Awful £124 per person simply there are thefts I am not coming back ever in my life food was very poor insufficient really sad no even deserts included the worst experience in Manchester 😔😔😔😔

Visited for a birthday meal, staff were friendly and gave great service. Blue cheese mushrooms and garlic pitta starters were really tasty. Was a bit of a wait for the mains (2 ribeye steaks) but when they came they were hot and cooked absolutely perfectly. Chocolate lava cake topped the meal off perfectly. Definitely worth a visit!

The lamb was by far and away the best lamb I’ve had outside of Greece. Absolutely delicious. Staff were friendly, the atmosphere was nice and chill, and the rest of the food was really good too.

There were three of us who ate here, everyone thought the food, the wine and the service were fantastic! Strongly recommended.

Me and my wife visited here tonight and we're not disappointed. We had the goats cheese fritters and garlic bread pitta to start and both were fantastic, for mains we shared the meat platter for 2 at £44 2 lamb Chops, chorizo, chickens wings, chicken breast beef and a choice of 2 sides. Absolute meat heaven. We also had the homemade cheesecake with ice cream after reading a review on faceboook describing how good it was and they weren't wrong, stranger I salute you. Absolutely nothing is too much trouble for the staff. Will definitely recommend and come again next time we come to Manchester.

Would definitely recommend. We had the meat sharing platter & it was delicious. Meat was cooked to perfection. Very reasonably priced. The service was great and the restaurant was beautiful inside. The only reason I’m giving 4 instead of 5 stars is the Greek salad, it was just really big chunks of tomatoes. There were tiny crumbs of feta cheese, I mean not even 1 cubes worth, 1 tiny strand of pepper and a couple of slices of cucumber. I would for sure come again! Just wouldn’t order the “Greek salad” 😂

First time i have ever given a full 5 star review. I have high standards for dood(especcially burgers) but this restauraunt did not dissapoint. Amazing lava cake and drinks. Great restaurant, would definitely recommend.

Thanks to Armando, Elisiona, suberb food, very good dining experience. Suitable for famillies, cosy environment.

We travelled from Nottingham for a booking made for 7pm, we got there 7.25pm due to parking issues and obscure place restaurent situated. Sadly for us we were turned away saying were late. What else can say but they wasted my time after sayi g have plenty of space. Should have gone Hawksmore as planned.

Please find this restaurant,lovely atmosphere with the most amazing steak you could ever eat, staff where so attentive even after a misunderstanding with Tom who quickly sorted a small issue, highly recommend

Had a wonderful meal here. Service was amazing and food was delicious. I plan to come again next time I'm in Manchester

Definitely go to this place if you want good food! I spent 4 nights in Manchester and was incredibly disappointed with the food overall until my last night when I went here. It’s a little off the busy streets (very good thing) but hidden gem. If you’re a meat eater this is just really great meat, cooked really well and tastes delicious. I also had there dessert and it again showed that everything here is freshly cooked. If I’m back, I’ll be coming back here for sure. Thanks

Lovely Mediterranean restaurant, good selection of grilled meat dishes and classic med food. Great service and friendly staff.

Honestly blew my expectations out of the water. Nice little setting with a good vibe (not many tables so make a reservation if a weekend). The food really was fantastic and the meat was grilled to perfection. The only question is what I will get next time I come. 6 stars.

"An unforgettable experience at Vera Pupa restaurant! The hospitality was fantastic, and the warmth of the family atmosphere made us feel right at home. The wine from Berat was excellent, and the steak was perfectly cooked. Thank you for an amazing evening – can’t wait to come back!"

Loved this place previously, but this time, within the meat platter, the lamb was not cooked (red inside), and the chicken wings were burnt ( black), so a big part of main meal was not good, they didnt check if it was ok too. Desert chocolate lava was fab. Was told they would take 10% off the bill, when I pointed it out, but they didn't. This experience although it wasn't too busy (16.30,) was disappointing as I raved about it previously

Primera vez en esta joya escondida en Manchesters Northern Quarter y sin duda volveremos. La comida y el servicio era perfecto y recomiendo absolutamente visitar.

Qué gran hallazgo que solo reservamos en línea una hora antes de la llegada y tuvimos la suerte de conseguir una mesa. El equipamiento era precioso con planta baja y planta baja como el restaurante. El servicio fue excelente y la comida de primera clase. Cuatro de nosotros elegimos diferentes líneas principales y tuvimos los chapuzones para comenzar todo estaba delicioso. Sin duda volvería cuando visitemos Manchester.

Absolutely delicious food and such nice atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Vine aquí con un grupo de colegas de trabajo y su publicidad sugiere que es un bar de tapas, yo sugeriría que es un mediterráneo oriental (como nos enteramos) bar de carne albanesa. Soy un fan del estilo mediterráneo oriental de la comida y este lugar dio en el blanco en todos los platos. Está en el edificio del ya desaparecido restaurante Solata, y ha sido muy bien, pero simplemente renovado. Como fiesta de 20 , no esperaba una gran experiencia, pero salvo un par de esperas entre platos la comida seguía llegando y todo estaba muy bueno, siendo la estrella del espectáculo los 8 Tomahawks que se cocinaron a la perfección. También disfrutamos de un buen vino tinto de la viña familiar, que era grande y redondo y con mucho cuerpo con mucha fruta. ¿Volveré - ciertamente y con muchas ganas.

Patricia was wonderful! Smiley, friendly and helpful. She really added to the experience of a very good meal.

Highly recommended! Great staff, and lovely food.

The food and service were very good. The only thing I have to complain about is that I asked for a decaff cappucino as it was 7pm. I was given caffeinateand one and could not sleep until 2:30 am. Annoyed

We had a lovely family meal here tonight. The steak was delicious, and the atmosphere was lovely.

Excellent service from the waiters. The food was perfectly cooked and will defiantly visit again. Thank you.

We had a meal at Pupa, for the first time, for my son's birthday. I will definitely be returning. Everything about the place oozes class. The food is divine. The service is superb. The staff is friendly, attentive and professional. One of the best places in Manchester for fine dining.

We went to Pupa for our anniversary. It was perfect! Very happy with the services, food and environment.

Staff are very accommodating and friendly however the whole experience was 3/10 waiting 1hr for the food - the steak and wine was overpriced for a very poor quality. We will not be returning.

We dined in the staff were really friendly and food was amazing and the price was good . Defo visit again

Food delicious, beer awesome, nice chilled vibe.

lovely steak and wine deal, servers were lovely and clean venue

very good restaurant, arriving at 4 without reservation we had a table in less than 10 minutes, the team is very friendly and despite a problem transmitting our order to the kitchen, everything is done to have a good time. The only downside may be the volume of the sound system in the basement.

Lovely restaurant, food was great, a little oasis in a busy city

Outstanding, everything about PUPA was amazing. The service and attention the staff gave all customers was great, very attentive without being overpowering. The atmosphere was also lovely, very relaxed and chilled. Finally the food was to die for, the meats were cooked perfectly and spiced to perfection. From the lamb and chicken skewers, to the Mediterranean Rice, it was all amazing. Will definitely be visiting again!

Lovely place, great food. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely visit again.

Lovely food and service. Reccomend the platters and steak.

Superb steaks, and decent starters and desserts. Attentive and friendly service

We have tried the burgers and steaks and especially cooking levels of the meet was great! Every single piece of the meal was perfect. Try Estrella with burger and their house made wine with steak!

Best Sirloin steak I've ever eaten!

Saw the reviews and thought worth a try. Wasn’t disappointed. Food and service excellent on the night we were there. Definitely worth the visit.

Great find in Manchester - absolutely amazing staff - so friendly. Was a very busy night but took the time to find us a table, great tasty food, hubby had the steak - delicious, and he’s a butcher 😀so was really happy with a good steak, I had the chicken skewers, lovely and tasty

The food is so so delicious! Very good service.

Me & my family were so happy to finally taste a medium-rare steak in Manchester! Perfectly grill outside, while the meat is reddish without blood pouring out…fabulous 😍 Price is reasonable, staff are helpful & nice. Wonderful experience 👍

We came to this restaurant by chance and everyone who went there really loved it. Very delicious food, and unbeatable service. Marcos, was the person who helped us, he speaks Spanish so great!!! Without a doubt I would return.

We found this place by chance and went in to ask around. They treated us so well that we decided to stay. We were not disappointed at all and the food was delicious. We started with some starters, croquettes and calamari that were delicious and then each person ordered a dish. Especially the Pupas burger, it was delicious. The atmosphere was very cozy and pleasant and the staff was fantastic, especially Marcos who assisted us in Spanish since our English is not very good. A great professional. Totally recommended.

Very good food, very good price and better service, very friendly waiters, especially Marcos, super attentive.

We had absolutely fabulous Mediterranean food and steaks. Service was wonderful, we had such a lovely evening in Manchester following the Man City game we’d come to town for.

This was our favorite dinner in Manchester…and we had some great meals. The food was amazing. Our server Ioana was delightful. Highly recommend.

Excellent food and service and very reasonably priced. Staff were very friendly. I would recommend the meat feast.

Booked a table for 2:30pm back on the 20th July for a delightful lunch here at PUPA, and wow, what an experience we had. The restaurant itself doesn’t have much seating, with there only being 5-6 tables with about 4 stools, so i would suggest you book ahead of time. As for the interior design, you’re most certainly made to feel like you’re in the Mediterranean, which is the entire point of the decor, i assume. Sat on the table nearest to the bar, with the lovely server, for whom i can only apologise for forgetting their name, took our order. I ordered their Greek salad for a starter and the brochette de poulet for my main. 15 or so minutes after we placed our order, it soon arrived. The smell of that grilled goodness on that plate, it was hard for it not to play with your appetite by its potency. As for the flavour of the dish? Damn, it was good. The succulence of the chicken and the grilled undertone it carried with it, wow. The Greek salad and the little bits on the plate were a great addition, but the main star of the show was the chicken, easily. The hospitality was fantastic, in addition to the food being fabulous. Our server couldn’t have done enough for us, and i’m so sorry i forgot her name, but she was spectacular, well done, honestly. How would i rate my experience at PUPA? Excellent! Some of the best Mediterranean oriented food i’ve quite possibly ever had. And the service I couldn’t rate any higher than a 10. As for the price, it is expensive for what it is, but you’re paying for the quality and the general experience at the end of the day, and i think it’s worth paying for. 5/5 all day, every day.

Fast service, excellent service, warm welcome

Went with some friends as we hadn’t seen each other for a while. I have to say Pupa is a great place to go; Friendly staff, very attentive and the food is amazing. When we left I had left my house keys without realising. One of the waiters (young lad with curly-ish hair) ran all the way over to us and handed me back the keys, would’ve been a disaster had I not got them back😂 Would definitely visit again

I had phoned to book a table for 8pm. On arriving at the restaurant, although 20 mins early, I was told that there was no booking. I had to wait and there was no point in waiting. I asked if I could speak to someone else and was told that there was no point in doing it. Eventually, someone else came and said that they would get me a place to sit at 8pm. The food was average and definitely overpriced. It took 15 mins to be served water. At the toilets the door couldn’t be closed and the place was dirty. Not a good place to eat out on an evening. Not worth coming back.

The staff were friendly and the food was quick and very tasty. Would recommend to people visiting Manchester wanting some good Mediterranean food with the view of an entertaining/ chaotic pub opposite! They seemed to run functions downstairs but this didn’t delay our service or affect our experience.

Such a cozy place! Great service from a friendly and warm lady. Food is delicious. We tried the lamb and grilled platter. Make sure to order the pita and mediterranean dips as a starter or part of your meal - delish!

Managed to get a last minute booking on their website with my family (2 adults, 3 children). Food was amazing, the steak and lamb skewers were incredible. The meat just fell apart…. Tom our waiter was great and provided friendly and fast service making sure everything was as we wanted (Our smallest child is a bit of a fussy eater). The atmosphere was lovely but not too noisy, enough to provide a good vibe. Would thoroughly recommend as a great place to eat!

Called in walking past and wasn't disappointed. Food was unreal 😘 You've got to have the sautéed mushrooms! Ioana who served us was so friendly. We will definitely be back 😍

We walked in as we were looking for somewhere new to eat - we live in Manchester and we've eaten everywhere!! PUPA exceeds expectation - from the humble outside exterior the cute dining environment. We ordered grilled prawns to share and then we both had a steak, ribeye (rare), sirloin (MR) - the steak was melt in your mouth delicious!! It stands head and shoulders above places like Miller & Carter in steak quality and service! Ioana was an absolute STAR and I'd request her specifically when I visit next- which will be soon. If you want 5* service with beautiful food in a wonderful environment in the heart of Northern Quarter, PUPA is it 🖤

Very tasty chicken with mushrooms, very nice atmosphere, incredible staff. Will definitely try steak next time! Thank you !

We dined yesterday evening and requested the Pupa burger without blue cheese sauce and tomato, the sever said she would ask the kitchen, she came and explained that the kitchen staff would get confused as it was busy so asked if she could choose something that was easier for the staff to do , we ended up with steak which was nice but it begs the question of, why is so complicated to remove the blue cheese sauce and tomato from a burger…. We were also never asked if we had allergies.. the disabled toilet access is also a squeeze at best to get to as there is a table within two feet of the access door for it

It was our first visit yesterday evening for the 5 of us, we all went in open minded, not knowing what to expect. We walked out a couple of hrs later after a FANTASTIC visit! All the staff were excellent from as soon as we walked through the door, especially our waitress Joana, was so helpful and such a buddle of joy all evening. As for the food, not one of us could find fault with any dish that we had. My stand out was the extremely flavoursome chicken wings, if only they did a half chicken cooked that way, maybe next time it will be added to the menu

If there was a minus they would get that! Horrendous experience from start to finally walking out without any food and hour and a half later. Out starters all came at different times and we had to keep chasing where they were. The drinks order sat on the bar for 10 mins. Then the mains, 2 came out with everything they ordered. Great. Then another 2 came out with no sides. The sides arrived after they had finished the meal. My dinner never arrived! For 25 minutes it was on its way!! I decided enough was enough and we asked to pay for what we'd had and left. The manager was very inexperienced and couldn't handle the complaint. I was told that they were training 2 new staff. They were the only staff on duty. How can they be training with no mentor. Then I was told they were short staffed. Well stop taking bookings or advise there would be a wait. Other tables that came in after us were served before our table had all their food, so not sure how they decided on who should eat and who shouldn't. This was supposed to be a celebration for my son on his GCSE results. It turned in to the worst dining experience ever. We weren't the only ones whose celebrations were ruined as the table next to us had the same if not worse issues!!

The young boy Spanish was so handsome and polite with the people !!! Good job

Went last night to pupa for my birthday.. last minute walk in.. they were very accommodating! Service was amazing.. food was excellent! Highly highly recommend!!

Went with a large group, sat in the outdoor area for a drink which was pleasant, and in the basement for food. It was a really nice space with a good atmosphere, didn't feel rushed. Was really impressed with the food, the mixed meat kebabs were delicious, I don't know how the lamb was so tender. And the salted caramel mousse was amazing. Would definitely recommend

We booked Pupa based on great reviews and were not disappointed. The restaurant is lovely inside and we were quickly shown to our seats. The meat platter was amazing and was ample for 2 to share with 2 sides. The cocktails are also great. Excellent staff and service, will definitely be back

Exceptional food and very reasonable price.

The service was amazing and the food excellent. The music was a bit too loud though and the place needs better ventilation but I definitely recommend it.

The most wonderful experience. Food, service, ambience 10/10. Thank you!

Fresh, exciting and a good experience. We hosted important visitors from Japan and Nee Zealand and found PUPA to be perfect. Good menu selection, excellent food quality and the Albanian wines are very very good. Can highly recommend.

Always good, I love the menu now, have many good options and nice cocktails.

We had steaks and they were delicious! It was a busy evening and still the food was cooked perfectly and service was great!

Best quality steak we've had in ages!! Amazing rib-eye and sirloin, and the peppercorn sauce was a perfect match for both. Lovely staff and really nice atmosphere. What a hidden gem!

We ordered a hamburger, a sirloin, and a chicken with cream, too bad there is no accompaniment provided like the rest of the menu for the chicken but we enjoyed it :). I recommend.

Had an amazing meal last night, staff, restaurant and food all amazing at reasonable prices. Will definitely be returning

Lunch visit with friends & really impressed with the quality of the tapas dishes. Delicious and absolutely exceeded expectations. What a hidden gem. I'd definitely recommend. I'm also really good a reading reviews but not very good at giving them. So making an effort here as a small business they deserve it x

Great food & Ioana looked after us very well. Lovely restaurant.

A Perfect Double Date Experience! My partner and I recently had the pleasure of dining here with our dear friends, and I can confidently say it was one of the best dining experiences we've had! As first-time visitors, we were blown away by the overall quality of the food, service, and atmosphere. The owner took the time to check in with us, and his friendly demeanor made us feel right at home.Each dish we ordered was nothing short of amazing. The flavors were vibrant, and every bite was a delight. It was evident that the chefs take great pride in their craft, and the attention to detail truly made a difference. We all left the table raving about our meals and already planning what to try on our next visit! The service was impeccable.Our server was knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations that suited our tastes perfectly. Overall, we were more than happy to pay for such delicious food and exceptional service. Pupa restaurant has certainly earned a place in our hearts, and we can’t wait to return for a second round .If you’re looking for a fantastic spot for a date night or a fun outing with friends, I highly recommend checking this place out! You won’t be disappointed!

What a gem of a place !!! Divine food, laid back atmosphere. We had steak (best ever my husband said) and lamb cutlets - heavenly.

Great food and drink and service. Fabulous restaurant. Would absolutely recommend this place. Had a wonderful night here

I booked here on a busy Saturday night. Everything was first class from start to finish. From the outside this looks a small restaurant but there is a wonderful downstairs seating area. The drapes hanging from the ceiling gave my partner and I holiday vibes. Service is warm, friendly, attentive and efficient. Nothing is too much trouble and there is a genuine care for their customers. Across the evening we were served by a number of different members of staff and they were all really lovely, As for the food... This is some of the best cuisine I have ever tasted. The meat platter for 2 is such good value for city centre dining! A plethora of delicious cuts, all of it mouthwatering and packed full of flavour. The Greek salad side was exceptional and the perfect accompaniment. We washed all this down with a fabulous Malbec and at £28 a bottle it’s competitively priced for this area. I highly recommend booking if dining at the weekend - we cannot wait to come back.

We had a wonderful evening celebrating our anniversary. I’m definitely a foodie and we love family run businesses.Pupa will not disappoint. Friendly vibe and exceptional value , the tomahawk was beautifully cooked by chef, exactly as we asked. Definitely recommend and we will return. Thank you.

Stunning food and friendly, relaxed service, a thoroughly enjoyable evening and we will be back when we're in Manchester again!

A truly great experience. Service was spot on and the food excellent. I'd definitely recommend visiting here.

Lovely food. Staff very attentive.

Absolutely flavoursome food. Delighted with the personal services too. Very intimate environment. Highly recommended

A very welcoming establishment, the food was excellent. My lamb cutlets was cooked to perfection. 👌 We shall be back!

Midweek evening visit, they rearranged the tables to fit us in so I think it’s probably best to book. Two of us had chicken skewers, they were lovely, I was jealous of my pal having the garlic prawns as they looked lovely too. I was too full for desert but like the look of the crème brûlée.

Definitely would recommend the meat platter (2 & 4) Between the four of us we were comfortably full. The food is absolutely delicious couldn't recommend more.

Lovely food, great garden, I recommend chichen with mushroom sauce and bacon, lava cake and ice cream sundae. Eri (Ari?), the waiter from Albania was really nice to us and we will definitely come back tomorrow for more delicious food!

Food was really well cooked and the service was excellent .

I am Italian and my partner is Croatian so we were looking for quality grill dinner that reminded us of home. Pupa exceeded our expectations. Everything was good and authentic, not to mention the fair price. The staff is super friendly as well. They also have a nice outside garden where you can eat or just have a drink. Perfect stop for this summer!

I’ve been to Paris and enjoyed great meals, I’ve been to London and enjoyed good ones but this feels like it is up there with the very best! The garlic pita was beautiful, so was the steak - and I’m so excited to recommend this I am writing this review before my cheesecake even arrives. Words cannot express my thankfulness - 10/10

Had lovely meal, for my birthday, staff were friendly, and welcoming! Relaxed Atmosphere! Highly recommended!