The Creameries in Manchester

Came with a friend for an evening meal. After seeing much online about this restaurant we were excited to attend. It was very quiet for a Friday night - the booking system on their website was a little peculiar as it didn't let me book until around a week before the date, before this it appeared as if it was all booked up. When we walked in the staff were friendly and chatty and this great service continued throughout the evening. We saw the focaccia being prepared as we walked past which looked delicious. The food choice was limited, but what we did have was delicious - the panisse was a particular stand out. We enjoyed a bottle of wine and a lovely evening overall.

Extraordinary cooking, lovely atmosphere - will definitely be a repeat customer!

Went as a group of four for a birthday meal on Saturday 11th June. Greeted at door by super friendly staff and as you are led into the restaurant everyone working in the kitchen says hi as you walk by which I thought was great. Food was lovely as was the wine and the staff great. Not sure why anyone posts negative reviews about portions as they are fine in fact the starter salads are colossal. Great experience and will definitely be back. Thank you.

Great food and service, fresh and vibrant, limited menu but not a bad thing!

I am still in shock at how terrible our meal was, it was beyond a parody of cuisine. Don’t waste your money, lamb Ragu is a huge bowl of fettuccine with slivers of what smelt and tasted like the cheapest meat you could possibly buy, there was nothing else in the pasta and no sauce. The vegetarian option, although tasting of a slight lemony ricotta sauce, it encompasssed one, literally one spear of asparagus, the stalk chopped and the little head lost in another mountain of fettuccine. Chicken liver crostini, foolishly I assumed this would be some sort of pate, how foolish, it is a mound of chopped chicken liver on the hardest crostini I’ve ever attempted to bite, it looked like the vomit of my dog after he’s scoffed his food too quickly. Pudding of pavlova, well it wasn’t pavlova it was a bizarre meringue bombe that bore no resemblance to pavlova. By a country mile, the worst meal I’ve ever had, I’m still seething that I actually paid over £65 no alcohol for this travesty. Don’t bother

The interior of the restaurant is very interesting, with plants trailed all around the ceiling and walls. Small portions for what you pay for. Small pot of olives as a side. Small plate of pasta for main. Pasta was very tasty, but needed to be at least 50% bigger in portion size. One choice of desert which we needed as we’re still hungry after starter and main, again tasted nice (pastry was over cooked and tough), but small portion again. Nice choice of wine. Overall, tasty food, but left feeling hungry.

Sadly disappointed. We came on a Sunday and had the "set menu" The starters were tasty as was the salad with beetroot, and the staff were friendly and helpful. However the lasagna.....yikes. Literally just a slab of pasta and meat. Barely seasoned, very dry, no discernible Ragu sauce or besciamella. Just.....sad. And the dessert wasn't much better really. I had tiramisu which was a plate with one sad coffee dipped sponge finger splattered with a completely loose ladle full of cream. I wish I'd taken a picture of it. It was like it knew it SHOULD be a tiramisu but couldn't quite be bothered. We joked that maybe the kitchen had run out of ingredients for the mains and dessert, because if I'd served that to my Nonna without a very good excuse, she'd have scolded me all the way back to Sicily. Considering the price, this was just...yeah, disappointing. Will not be returning.

First time visit to the new Campagna edition of the Creameries. Really enjoyed it - friendly service, and the short menu is now mostly Italian in style. Every dish was beautifully executed, and good value. Bottled wine pricey, but they also have "on tap" options which are good quality and are reasonably priced. Dinner for 2 (2 courses, 1 shared dessert, 750ml wine) worked out around £75. Will be back!

Superb food and even better wine. Delicious flavours and a seasonal menu. Definitely want to come back. The team are brilliant. Dishes are quite small so definitely order starters and sides as ours didn’t quite soak up the wine.

So I am a resident of Chorlton, and have been to The Creameries before when it was under its previous, pre Campagna guise, under Mary-Ellen McTague. I was excited to try this new Italian take on the neighbourhood bistro by Mike Thomas. The PR and photos of the new menu items looked great. We booked in for the Sunday menu. They market this as £30 for "3 courses". It's not. It's £30 for 2 courses. Everything was fine with the booking, and the staff were helpful. Everything was fine at the restaurant when we arrived, and we were seated by the front door / window. Fine, but guys please get that door fixed, as we had to keep getting up to close it properly. Very annoying. The staff were friendly and nice, especially the dark haired waitress, whose name I didn't catch. Sadly the let down is the food. Firstly, it's a complete rip-off for the Sunday menu. It's £30 basically for this: - 1 warmed up, not even fresh from the oven, piece of foccacia. It's just ok. Not the best. We had to ask for oil. - A small bowl of olives, ladled by the kitchen from a giant plastic tub from a wholesaler sitting on the side in full view. Not even fresh / artisan olives. Are you having a laugh guys? Come on. - An average size slab of lasagne. Nice warm plates, but not freshly baked or hot from the oven. Again, just ok. Clearly made before and warmed up. An Italian I was with said it had a whiff of the school dinner about it, which I would agree with. Slightly anaemic recipe, not super punchy or rich. Tasty, but not mind-blowing. This would be fine if it wasn't for the cost. It's accompanied by a small salad of radicchio and beets, which was nice to be fair. - A fairly small portion of tiramisu. This was great to be fair. Tasty. No coffee. No drinks included. Just water. Wine starts at £30+ per bottle. My issue is not the food as such, which was just ok. Not the best lasagne, tiramisu or focaccia, but the price. £30 for a few lousy old olives from a tub, some tough bread, a reheated slab of lasagne and a slop of tiramisu? No. It's a bit of a joke tbh. If you added in a starter say of a nice salad or some meats / cheeses / antipasti, then it would be more palatable. Our bill came to £125 for 3, with a bottle of wine and a beer. As it is, it is sadly as this placed has always been from the beginning. Overpriced and underwhelming.

This place has just relaunched, I hadn’t been to previous incarnation, but I had heard excellent things, so was looking forward to it. We had Panisse to start, which was very nice. For the main we opted for the ragu with pappardelle. The pasta was very overcooked and came scattered with bits of dry beef, no sauce to speak of. Frankly I’m amazed how such a simple dish can be so badly executed. If you are going to offer such a small menu, everything needs to be almost perfectly executed. The staff were all very nice and there was a decent ambiance so I hope they get a grip of the food. It’s early days so it might just be teething problems.

Beautiful food, nice atmosphere and really friendly service. Not loads of plates on the menu, but that is no bad thing, as you can tell that a lot of care and attention has gone into preparing each one. Will definitely be returning.

Very very good experience from start to finish. The service was excellent. The waiting staff who delivered our food were able to answer technical questions on the preparation and method of creating the dishes, and it was clear they cared about what they were serving. The chefs put a lot of work into the dishes and were having fun in the kitchen. Each course was absolutely delicious. Highlights for me were the split pea chips and the duck. Wines were terrific, and just an overall amazing experience. 10/10 would recommend.

We had a great time here. Lovely food, attentive service and a very pleasant atmosphere. Overall a fab dining experience. Would gladly come again. PS: I'm not much of a food critic, but I will say that in every dish of our 4 courses there was something that both astounded and delighted. Yum!

Quirky, different and very enjoyable lunch.

Dinner tasting menu in October for a group of 6. The restaurant seems to be trying to be similar to a lot of Michelin star tasting menu restaurants, with a unique seasonal menu focused on the ingredients and special flavour combinations. Perhaps it’s on the way there, but at the moment a lot of the dishes were not up to par. Nice ideas and nice flavours, but so many were too salty or too rich and it wasn’t possible to properly appreciate the dish. After many of the dishes your mouth was almost in pain from the richness/saltiness. It’s nice to have maybe one bite like that in one course, but not several courses. This might have just been this one menu, and perhaps it’s better at different times of the year, but some of the dishes just weren’t well balanced. Considering the quality it aims to present, it was a let down.

Four-course half-term lunch today at The Creameries was excellent. Naturally, it’s all so achingly on-trend, from the eclectic decor (I grew up with both the 1980s chairs and gran’s vintage cutlery) to the pertly and intelligently attentive servers. You already know the story about the emphasis on veg, seasonality and locality. Let’s get one thing out the way first, though, about previous comments on small portions. My companion was my normally hollow-limbed 16 year old son and even he struggled to finish everything (and he liked it all, just maybe not the squash/cheese soup too much). I would normally be glutton-ish and have ordered the “extra” cheese option at the end, but I felt what was offered within the set menu was going to be more than sufficient, as indeed it was, a very nice piece of Winchester, I think. I’d had 1.5 quite copious bowls of soup, anyway. This is part of the point in this restaurant, I believe. If you want to come out feeling gut-bustingly stuffed - feeling that’s value for money while heading straight for the nearest sofa - then this is probably not the place for you. We felt we were carefully and considerately nourished, which is a completely different thing, even if at times I wanted a whole lot more of some of the delicious courses. The stand-out for us both was undoubtedly the slow-cooked rabbit two ways with superbly and simply paired cavalo-nero and various derivative reductions. This was perfectly proportioned and tasted of much, much care. A very small amount of meat expertly cooked is all that was necessary on this menu. The split-pea fritters starter deservedly take their place as a signature dish, certainly one to try at home! Sourdough and butter(s) were great accompaniments. Everything else was spot-on really and fused into a perfectly presented and combined meal. For £30 this was terrific value. Drinks were rather expensive I felt but I’m not really complaining. Glad I didn’t have coffee though, as the cups/mugs/beakers just looked too much like dodgy 1970s pottery - a retro step too far. Can’t wait to go back.

Everything was beautiful - the food, the wine, the staff, the interior and the atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back!

A really good meal - well balanced, clever and inventive without being pretentious - and excellent wine pairings, presented with flair and knowledgeable, friendly service. A great night out.

Worth the money - great food and experience

Staff and food is wicked. Great vibes with great people xx

WOW a really fabulous evening in this Chorlton eatery. The restaurant itself is understated with a really relaxed ambiance, the service was unpretentious slick and friendly and the food was just fantastic a tasting menu that was outstanding and very delicious with truly locally sourced ingredients, that changes weekly. If I was splitting hairs the only slight criticism would be the chairs took some getting used to 😃 if you go you’ll get what I mean - however I plan to return to this newly found gem as soon as possible!

This is an absolutely fabulous find! The restaurant itself is small but beautiful, the service is superb and the staff extremely knowledgeable and friendly. This is an absolute gem of a place which you might pass by and not even notice, the restaurant is at the back so out of view from the street, but boy do they know about flavours! I've been for lunch and dinner and highly recommend The Creameries. Visit before they are undoubtedly awarded a Michelin star when it will then be impossible to get a table! Superb!

We went for the 30 pound lunch deal after seeing lots of positive reviews, however we found the meal disappointing. Starter of sourdough was nice, however the raw radishes on the plate were very random and could have been cleaned better, would preferred the bread without them. Second dish of beetroot and courgette was nice, although we the flavoured oil had little taste so the dish just felt like elements on the plate with nothing brining it together. The whey fennel main was lovely, but the potatoes were slightly undercooked and neither crispy nor flurry. My partner had the pigeon breast with roasting juices which sounded promising, but we were surprised by the lack of food. There was about a teaspoon of sauce on the plate with 3 small potatoes undercooked potatoes and three small slices of pigeon. Had the trifle and cheese for dessert which were nice but not outstanding. Some elements of the food were good but others were average. The service was very good and the atmosphere was nice, however the biggest issue is the tiny portion sizes. The quality of the food and tiny portions are not worth the 60 pound bill and we were left dissatisfied with the meal

Came here after a recommendation and good reviews. Disappointed to waste over 3 hours on sub standard food. Limited non alcoholic options. I know that if you're drinking alcohol then the time would fly by. Waited over 40 minutes for one dish, to be then presented with a plate of cold, sliced tomatoes. I've been to tasting menus before and so expected small portions, but these took the biscuit. Not impressed by the extra charge for the cheese section. Seating was poor, which gave both me and my husband back ache. Strong smell of weed towards the end of the night, no idea where this was coming from!

Absolutely brilliant. Food was delicious and service was great. Excellent drinks list. Highly recommend, new favourite restaurant in Chorlton.

Exciting food and wonderful ambience

Food is beautiful. Lovely atmosphere & knowledgeable friendly staff .

Clever, delightful food and wonderful service. Had a perfect long lunch! Bonus points for excellent non-alcoholic spritzs

We had an impromptu dinner here recently and overall it was very good. The genuine friendliness and service were very good…. Room decor/ambience spot on…cool/casual feel. Set menu was good using lots of fresh ingredients… a couple of courses missed the mark a little but that could be personal taste. Pannacotta pudding was sensational. Only gripes/room for improvement would be… -no sparkling water available -could do with bigger choice of non alcoholic options -Sparkling wine choice very pricey… cheapest bottle is £60 which is ridiculously expensive for the quality on offer…. -would have liked a proper fish course But overall a very nice neighbourhood restaurant… good service and not much to not like.

Our first booking was cancelled by the pandemic so this was our celebration of being able to eat out again and it was just what we needed. Smart surroundings, a warm (but not intrusive) welcome and a menu made up of delicious treats - what more could you ask for?!

Excellent food, drinks and service. Something really special. Not your run of the mill restaurant. Had the tasting set menu of about 10 (small) courses paired with wines. Delicious.

Tasting menu was a great experience and very good value, a huge amount of care thought and work in the food. Staff are brilliant too. A real treat.

Every course was amazing and would massively recommend the paired wines

Table booked by children as a birthday treat for me and my husband. All covid measures adhered to, we were welcomed to our table and shown the days menu. Drinks ordered, we settled down to an evening of delicious, beautifully presented food. The staff were very attentive talking us through the courses and describing the wine pairings. We had an amazing evening and will definitely be back with other family members.

Lovely food and great atmosphere, service not the quickest but it's supposed to be a chilled out experience

Wonderful food, lovely, highly knowledgeable staff, and a beautiful venue - definitely worth it 🙂

Had a lovely evening here. The food and service were great. Particularly liked the game terrine with pickled rhubarb on sourdough and the onion and old Winchester cheddar tart. Asked for a couple of wine recommendations which were spot on. Really nicely done

Delicious sharing plates and the staff were so friendly and helpful!

We went (just prior to lockdown 2.0) for the 4 course lunch with matched wines. It was such a lovely experience, like a little oasis amidst all the current doom and gloom. The food was delicious, and the wine was great, as was the service. We will definitely be back.

Very memorable and beautiful dinner. Waiter was excellent as well at helping us choose the wine. Would highly recommend

Very enjoyable experience, we had the 6 course tasting menu all was excellent.

If this place was run by a problematic middle aged man it would have a Michelin star.

Managed to get a late cancellation and so glad that I did. Six courses of amazing food with well selected wine paired. I don't feel that I can do justice trying to describe the courses, get yourself booked in for the best meal that you can eat in Manchester.

Wow❣❣❣ Just wonderful. Thank you for a beautiful foodie experience ❤

Very tasty meal this evening, great service too.

Go here you will NOT regret it! We came from London for an anniversary trip to Manchester and this is where we picked for a tasting menu to celebrate. The food was INCREDIBLE and cannot recommend the wine flight that accompanied, more. I'm not even really a white wine drinker but those they had chosen were sublime. Shout out to Kate our waitress, she had amazing vibes and smiles and Jay (I think it was) who had lots of excellent wine info. All round an amazing evening and if we lived closer we'd be back again and again. Thank you so much! Emily & Kev

The focaccia was amazing but don't do it anymore.. also no pastries bah.. think they are concentrating on pleasing the Jay Rayners of this world. Get to the North Star Deli on the opp corner for coffee n pastries

What an amazing place. Food was out of this world and the definitely have the wine flight to go with the tasting menu. Wish I had taken more photos but it was too nice.

We had a wonderful meal at The Creameries last night. The 5-course evening meal was stunning, and at £35 a real bargain. They mostly use inexpensive ingredients to keep the price down, but there is no compromise on flavour. The pheasant (both breast and thigh meat) for the 4th course was exemplary. Literally everything we ate was superb, even the home-made sourdough, which gives Pollen bakery a run for its money. The staff were also universally terrific, and the atmosphere of the open kitchen was good-humoured professionalism. We’re already planning when to go back.

Fabulous food, lovely restaurant and excellent staff. Loved it

Nothing to fault. Nice atmosphere and good service. Food was excellent - we had a three course set menu and some little appetisers were brought out also. Wine recommendations were very good.

Lovely meal. The food and wine parings were all fantastic, the sommelier was really knowledgeable and interesting and it was excellent value. Highly recomended

[Edit Oct 2019: Bakery closed this summer 😥] The Creameries make the most delicious chocolate brioche buns! Way better than a chocolate croissant and i don’t normally like brioche. The chocolate sauce is obviously homemade. They also have an excellent wholemeal sour dough bread which is way better than Barbakan’s and well worth the price (£3.5 as of Feb 2019). Staff are friendly too.

Probably one of the best hidden gems. My friend treated me to lunch here and the staff were wonderful, great coffee and snacks. Seriously great quality and unique and interesting recipes.

I love this place, always exciting things to eat or drink.

Excellent value on the supper club and delicious, inventive flavours. MEMT knows what’s what.

Freshly cooked delicious delights. ...fabulous family atmosphere.....

Very nice coffee and cakes, laid back atmosphere, brilliant

Lovely cafe in Chorlton.Great coffee served by friendly staff.Seating available outside.

Really delicious baked goods. The daily changing focaccia blew me away and would definitely recommend the rosemary and chocolate brioche. Only negatives are it's on the pricier end of the spectrum and it may have been a a bad day but the gentleman who served me wasn't particularly friendly.

Good wholesome food and great service.

Amazing food created by one of the best chefs in Manchester, helping to put cholton on the map. There bread is amazing, hand made on the premises.

I stopped here for an impromptu lunch .The food was excellent and the service very friendly. I definitely plan to return

All round perfect. Lovely building, food and staff.

Nice location, friendly staff, good food.

Food was excellent. I could take my dog. Couldn't be better

Just go an eat here. You won't be disappointed! Nice wine selection with some naturals and friendly service.

Dropped in for a drink. Seamed like a reasonable place to eat rather than drink. Service attentive and helpful. M

Burnt my glasses on a naked flame. Got chocolate is never really served hot anywhere.

Great whiskey and canapé night!

Overpriced for the quantity and quality of the food. Nice atmosphere but there are much better places to eat in Chorlton.

Simple and locally-sourced plates that are very competently executed and reasonably priced. Will definitely return.

Second time we've been for lunch here, always different options which is great. We've taken the dog both times which is wonderful to be able to do. The interior looks fantastic and simply stylish. The service is relaxed and friendly. You can tell the staff are passionate about what they do. The breads are simply delicious and their creamy soups are indulgent. The prices are really reasonable for the high quality food that's served.

Innovative and tasty food expertly prepared. Must try the amazing sourdough with whipped brown butter!

This place is lovely, the staff are very friendly, the coffee is really nice and the food is delicious. However, along with being delicious it is crazy expensive. I am still telling of the egg in some sauce with a slice of toasted bread that cost me £9 a week later. So a star lost for prices. But otherwise top notch.

Exceptional dinner, and lovely service.

Nice little place for a relaxed meal or snacks. The sourdough with brown butter was delicious as were the mussels served with focaccia. We were recommended the sweet pea chips with mushroom ketchup which was my favourite! The chips were nice and crispy on the outside but so soft and pillowy on the inside. The place is quaint and the people very nice and helpful. I would thoroughly recommend!

Went today and it was the best meal ive had in a long while. Very reasonable aswell!

So lovely in there, the food was great and good value. Staff were great too I would Definitely recommend!

Great little independent coffee shop & bakery with fab pastries & novel interior!

Lovely atmosphere and great service!

Fantastic pastries and coffee. Wonderful watching it getting baked right there. Not huge amounts of seating, so be prepared to wait (although to be honest it was not a problem when I was there) There is also outdoor seating, sonic you have a coat on you have options. We had a kids baking lesson which lasted an hour and a half I think. It was great for the kids, although I was a little frustrated that it over ran by about 20 minutes. Overall? A great place to go

Disappointing. Only two main lunch courses available. Also expensive for what it was. Far better choices in Chorlton.

Fab food and dining experience. Mary ellen is a star :)

Lovely atmosphere and a really interesting ever-changing menu.

Loved this place, can't wait to go back.

Beautiful menu and wine last with exceptional service. Calm, laid back atmosphere and friendly staff.

Delicious and different to other chorlton offerings. Treat yourself!

Staff were so friendly, immediately asking how they could help. The coffee was amazing!!! Decor was nice and vibrant, lots of plants. I didn't try the food, but saw the kitchens, the prep and smelled the results, I'm very excited to go back for it. A great place for a coffee in any situation

Delicious snacks and drinks, with awesome service and good facilities for smalls. Recommended!

Incredible food, wonderful service. The decor is awesome with live planting on the walls and hanging above you. Much bigger than you’d think from the front. Menu was slightly confusing and we ended up ordering too much food…

Love it. Chocolate and rosemary pastry = wow!

An awesome spot for jazz, wine and cake! Great vibes and atmosphere, with a distinctive wine selection. The staff were lovely and gave us a free almond and apricot brioche that was sinful in a good way! Cannot wait to go back for full on meal!

The food is ethically sourced (oysters, clams and goat ham were the only meats on the menu this week) and beautifully presented with lots of choice. Excellent value too, my potato and beetroot salad was £7 and all together I paid £18 for a "snack", the salad, wine, cake and tip. Next time I'll try a cheese or two, they have a good selection and our waiter was very knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

Fantastic cafe/restaurant, awesome philosophy to everything.

Food here is amazing, they cater for so many dietary requirements. The staff are really friendly, they gave me recommendations and they were great ones. Inside is decorated with plants, giving it a light and casual feel, whilst still being a classy place. Apparently the menu changes daily to keep things fresh, I just wish it was a little bit cheaper so I could afford to eat there more! It is definitely worth it cost wise for the incredible food, great service and super friendly atmosphere.

Fantastic food and friendly attentive staff

Lovely place in Chorlton serving delicious fresh food and drinks. They have a lovely selection of cakes everyday and serve lunch 12-2. Food is very high quality and the price quite reasonable. They have outdoor seating on long benches which I love.

Great vibes and interesting menu