The Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay in Manchester

Cut to the chase, it isn't cheap. In fact it's pretty expensive. Having said that, the food and service get 5/5. Every dish was excellent and beautifully prepared. Probably the standout was the chiperones (baby squid) and a bargain at £10. We were celebrating and ordered the black cod at £41.00. The bill was £230 for two of us including wine and service. Neither of us have a big appetite but both were hungry 5 hours later. That's not to say we wouldn't make a return visit. Remove the wine and cod and you have a reasonable £130.

Nous sommes allés diner le vendredi 18 octobre au soir , avec un couple d'amis. Nous étions venus à Manchester pour quelques jours et avions réservé une table longtemps à l'avance sur le site. Ce fut une expérience unique dans un lieu sublime, tout le personnel était très disponible , chaleureux et extrêmement attentif. Nous suivons le travail de Mr Gordon Ramsay depuis des années et nous n'aurions pas manquer de diner dans un de ses restaurants sachant que nous séjournions dans une ville où était un de ces établissements. Tous les plats étaient délicieux,présentés dans de beaux contenants. L'addition peut paraitre élevée mais honnêtement, pour la qualité des mets,la beauté des lieux,l'emplacement, la renommée du Chef , à nos yeux cela n'est pas si excessif. Si mon mari et moi sommes de nouveau amenés à voyager dans un pays où se trouve un des restaurants de Mr Gordon Ramsay , nous n'hésiterons pas à renouveler l'expérience. Nous sommes enchantés de notre premier diner dans un établissement de Mr Ramsay.

Highly recommend for a chill date night, service was really nice and smooth thank you Lucifer. Food is out of this world Gfc and beef tatami are a must haves

This was our first visit here (since it changed from a Jamie Oliver restaurant). We’ve been to many Asian and Asian inspired restaurants in Manchester, ranging from mid-range to higher end such as Tattu (which has a similar feel to Lucky Cat). Pros: The building and interior are beautiful. The staff were very good too. Cons: I know this is fine dining, but it was a step too far. The food was good - not outstanding but very nice. But the prices for the amount of each dish were (in most cases) ridiculous. The sashimi platter was of good quality, but at the end of the day, nothing is really done with it to warrant the price. Two (yes that’s right, two) scallops for £27.50? Nope. Not even when each is cut in half to make it look more. The soft shell crab salad was again tasty, but the ‘salad’ part was barely a garnish sitting miserably at the bottom of a big bowl, with 3 small crab legs on top. Surely a little more salad wouldn’t go amiss. It’s the cheapest part of the dish by far. Overall, it feels there’s a bit of The Emperor's New Clothes going on here. Manchester has its share of Instagrammer restaurants, but London prices in Manchester don't interest me. Ironically, some of the dishes are clearly inspired by street food, of which the point is that it’s affordable and tasty. Having a bit of pose value is fine if you like that sort of thing, There are plenty of high quality and authentic Asian restaurants if you look around.

Impresionante edificio, bellamente diseñado. Los baños son un destino en sí mismos. El Gato Afortunado logra ser adulto y elegante pero al mismo tiempo relajante e informal. Nuestro camarero fue excelente, nos habló de los platos y ritmó bien los platos. El brunch inventivo, particularmente disfrutaba de los tazones de arroz. No puedo culparlo.

One of our best night so far, definitely recommend egg fried rice and GFC. Thank you Lucifer for taking care of us and being enthusiastic!

3rd time here and it’s still best place we have been. Genuine class and unbelievable food Only done side is you can’t have everuthing on the menu service was great as per had Aimable last time . Then we had his brother an then we had ayana great service really lovely people Ayana was lovely polite informative and just great

We had the most amazing experience at Lucky Cat for my boyfriend’s birthday. Exceptional service from host Will, barmen Will and waiter Kul. Incredible cocktails and outstanding food. Best Japanese food I’ve had. Massively recommend.

We booked the celebration lunch on Virgin Experiences, I admit I was unsure as to whether we would be in the "cheap seats". How wrong I was. We were treated really well, lovely service, amazing food, and really relaxed we were there 3 hours! I'm very lucky in that my sister has bought me the same experience as I bought for my Mum, so I get to go again in a couple of months. I'd order exactly the same, everything was divine. Thankyou

I came here with a friend as a leaving meal for a friend who visited from Australia. From the moment we walked in we were greeted with our server for the evening I cannot fault anything from the waiters to the food and drink I was blown away by the sheer amount of food we were served and the drinks were fabulous. It is expensive but worth every penny

This place was wonderful from the moment we walked in, the staff were friendly and attentive. The waiter was really pleasant and very knowledgeable about the menu. It was my son's birthday treat!! Well done to all enjoyed and thoroughly recommend the dining experience.

Was a little nervous heading in, as we’ve never been to a ‘high end’ restaurant. Actually cannot tell you how amazing the food and staff were. Every thing we ordered was done with such care and precision and the staff so knowledgeable about it all.

One of the nicest meals I have ever had - the attention to detail was so obvious in every aspect: the food, the service and the venue. Staff were so attentive, knowledgeable and made us so welcome. I will most definitely be coming back and would 100% recommend.

My daughter had given us a Virgin Experiences voucher for a ‘Celebration Lunch’ for 2 at the Lucky Cat and finally we had got round to going last week. It was easy to make a reservation with the voucher online. The restaurant is in an old bank building in central Manchester. The decor is fantastic (although not hugely Asian) and felt very special. There are tables on 3 levels but for lunch it appears they only open the ground floor. They do a set lunch and the Celebration Lunch was essentially that with a glass of champagne. You get a couple of snacks, choice of a couple of starters, and 3-4 mains and desserts. The front of house staff were excellent and helped us with our selections as well as providing a perfect ambiance throughout our meal. The food was mainly excellent and well presented. Not huge portions but we felt full by the end. Edamame beans, rice paper spring roll, vegetable tempura, crispy beef with rice and finally a chocolate tofu dish ((our server said it was great and would have normally been our last choice!). He was right the chocolate tofu was really good. Only slight disappointment was the crispy beef which was a little dry with not enough sauce. Loved the lunch. the restaurant and its staff

Went here with my wife and had the Omakaze. It was just an incredible experience, Chef Ralph prepared all the food in front of us and explained each dish to us as he was making it. The food was just exquisite, certainly one of the best meals I’ve ever had. Thank you for an amazing experience, I can’t recommend this highly enough.

The service was fantastic, but the food was certainly not worth the premium prices charged. £30 for two fatty lamb chops. An egg fried rice full of sweetcorn - sweetcorn not being advertised and a surprise for someone who doesn’t like it! £20 for eight pieces of sushi which were distinctly average. Perhaps only having seven tables of customers on a busy Saturday suggests others have been and thought the same. As I say, the serving staff cant be faulted and were very attentive. Having visited various competitors in Manchester, I can’t say I’d be rushing back here and believe that there are much better and similar tier restaurants available.

Food - 5⭐️ Drink - 5⭐️ Service - 5 ⭐️ Venue - 5⭐️ Overall experience - 5⭐️ Absolutely flawless, incredible evening, we’ll be going back!

Utterly speechless. The food was delicious second only to our server Meg, who was attentive and friendly. Would definitely come again.

One of the most exceptional dining experiences I have ever enjoyed. Each dish was a culinary work of art. Particular highlights were the Short Rib, Lamb Cutlets and the most delicious Egg Fried Rice that's ever crossed my palette. Overall Lucky Cat is leagues ahead of its competition at Tattu and Ivy Asia, and absolutely worth the price premium. A special note of thanks to our waitress Eva, who was extremely welcoming, knowledgeable, and expertly guided us through the menu with some fantastic recommendations... Meow.

The service is exceptional at this restaurant, Aim and Meg were so attentive and provided the best customer service. The sommelier Byron provided such insight into the wine list and recommended an excellent Merlot. The food was excellent, great choice, especially if like seafood and fish. The vegetarian options are limited.

World class fusion munch from Gordon & team and importantly world class service from Eva. Made us feel at home, knew the menu back to front and had some great recommendations… the choco tofu desert was unreal.

Meg was our server and was positively incredible!! Fantastic with recommendations and so friendly, wanted to package her up and take her with me. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience, thank you lucky cat and Meg!

we visited the restaurant with the virgin experience voucher, 3 courses and a glass of champagne each. Upon arrival we were taken to our table and left no instructions to how the menu worked or drinks offered until 10 minutes later when our waiter arrived, Our server was lovely and explained the menu. The starters came as sharers which is a great idea and where enjoyed by us both. The mains where highly underwhelming with overcooked rice and small portions. For desert they had no mochi left so where offered a matcha lolly instead. The desert was not matcha but berries and resembled a solero ice cream, small and okay tasting. The chocolate tofu was the best part of this meal. Overall had an okay meal but p wouldn’t return especially for the high price point on food you can get far better anywhere else.

From the moment the doormen open the front doors, until the moment you leave, you know you are in somewhere special. The Service, the Food ( along with the Waitress's knowledge of the food ) and the ambience is just perfect. Think we were spoilt with a table on the Mezzanine Level which was a great spot to People Watch aswell. Our Waitress was superb aswell as the GM ( Think his name was Eamonn ). both ensured everything was 10/10...... would we return - without a doubt.

A beautiful experience. Of course the food was fantastic, the building is gorgeous, the crowd contagiously fun. But the best part, were the staff. Thank you Cam and Scott and all of you, for making us feel so special. I can’t wait to be back!!

Beautiful restaurant with great food! The egg fried rice was amazing, really a five-star dish! The highlight was the service. Our server, Byron, was knowledgeable and so attentive, every question answered with enthusiasm and a smile. We can't wait to come back. Thank you!

A lovely evening! The food was amazing and the staff were all so lovely that I would recommend this restaurant to anyone!

A fantastic experience - the food and staff were exceptional! I would recommend to anyone - the food was as amazing as we expected it to be!

Firstly, My partner brought me here for a valentines meal & I was so excited, we both have worked in hospitality for years and have been looking forward to coming to Lucky Cat & experiencing the restaurant. The food was exceptional!! But the service was...

Firstly, can I say that this is located in a stunning building with amazing decor. We were greeted by the host that let us know that our table isn’t ready yet and asked if we would like any drinks first. This was perfect as we weren’t in any rush so we headed to the bar and opted for some cocktails. The bar man was very knowledgeable and courteous. 20 minutes later the host comes back and let’s us know that our table is ready and I appreciated that they gave us a nicer table (booth). The food was stunning and this is the perfect place for a date night, a bit on the pricier side but definitely worth it. Only thing I would say is when we were sat down the service was a bit slow and specifically when you pay that price you expect it to be faultless but that’s just a bit of feedback. Apart from this it was a great night, thank you.

Phenomenal food, excellent customer service and stylish venue. Some of the mains maybe slight overpriced, but also some portions were fairly sizeable too. One of Manchesters best dining experiences for sure

Amazing restaurant. Every dish was incredible (pea guac, squid, salmon and avocado roll, dumplings, GFC and egg fried rice), great atmosphere for couples evening and service was great. Many thanks to our server Sam who was very attentive and accommodating. Will be back.

Great staff , bar service & our waiter were excellent. The food was top quality & tempura monkfish was delicious & the egg fried rice another level ! Well done . Definitely recommend,

Great experience and great service from the lovely Sam. Every single dish was served to its highest quality, wine was perfect and the tables upstairs make the experience more special. Sam offered us a valentine's special dessert and I'm glad he did, as it was...

We came to Lucky Cat on Valentines. The experience was impeccable, Sam who was our waiter gave us amazing recommendations, and looked after us throughout the evening. We had an amazing booth to ourselves with great ambiance and music by the DJ. I highly recommend...

Fantastic service.The staff are very welcoming.The food was just amazing, absolutely delicious.First time here but will definitely be back.

From the minute we walked in everything about lucky cat manchester is very special . We were treated like royalty by the very professional and friendly staff and the ambience was perfect for a very relaxed and enjoyable afternoon For our mains we had a...

One of the best experiences we have ever had in terms of food & service. Food was so tasty and the staff so so friendly! Thank you to all the amazing team! ⭐️

Stunning from start to finish! As soon as we walked in, the place was buzzing and the DJ was playing some bangers! Dined quite late but the service was still on point. Food was prompt and our waitress gave us some great recommendations, thank you...

One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had, both the food and the service were exceptional. The GM Eamonn was welcoming and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend dining in the Vault. Service from Meg and the rest of the team...

Great food and amazing service! Highly recommend the duck bao buns and fried rice but everything was exceptional and will definitely return soon

Everything was perfect! Thank you to Meg, Aim and Molly for the amazing service and conversation! And Sean’s cocktails and wine were lovely!

We visited early doors on New Year’s Eve. Really enjoyed the experience. Food was great. Staff were efficient and friendly. What’s more it was disabled friendly. The only problem my 10-year-old granddaughter had was wondering where Gordon Ramsay was. She kept asking when he was...

Last night we visited Lucky Cat which is a great restaurant with spacious seating and a lovely atmosphere inside. A DJ was playing which we enjoyed. We celebrated a special birthday and the staff, particularly Riccardo, looked after us extremely well. Very attentive service throughout...

Unbelievable experience, so glad we found this gem! We loved every single dish - the standard is next level and the servers were clearly passionate about the food, taking time to explain each dish. You have to try the JFC chicken! It made for such...

From the minute we walked in we loved it. Magnificent elegant space. The greeting by the hostess was great and it just hot better. Service ,food care and attention was deserving of my 5 star rating. It is a must

Sam was amazing..we went for drinks and he was very knowledgeable about cocktails and wine. Will definitely try food next time xx

Wanted to experience a Gordon Ramsey restaurant for the first time. Was a lovely experience and well looked after but feel the price was higher than expected given what we had. Have spent more, for less, elsewhere and bizarrely felt better value for money! Hard...

After dining here before I couldn’t wait to return,however that was short lived the whole experience this time was a let down ! The service was very rushed and the food was just mediocre! I’ve never paid £10 for 8 padron peppers,the duck was fatty...

My friend and I both suffer Christmas birthdays so booked Lucky Cat the weekend before Christmas to celebrate. I honestly thought it might be a bit "style over substance" like the last place I reviewed in Manchester, but I could not have been more wrong....

Fantastic Staff superb, food stunning Highly recommended We had JFC, Sea bass, Sirloin and the best desert ever in the Chocolate Tofu

NYE and the evening couldn’t have been better, from the welcoming smiles on arrival to the complementary champagne to bring on the new year. The food was 10/10 and our server provided great guidance when choosing our courses, if you haven’t tried Lucky Cat yet,...

Absolutely amazing experience! Came in with family as a post Christmas get together and didn’t leave disappointed, staff were lovely and welcoming from the moment we walked in. Our server Scott was extremely kind and knowledgeable about the menu, Roberta took the time to recommend...

The venue and staff were wonderful. The food came out really quickly. The nigiri, monkfish tempura and California roll were really rather good. The JFC was really tasty. The pork belly boa and lamb cutlets were ok - not outstanding but ok. The Okinawa margarita...

Excellent food and stunning building !! We tried the nigiri selection,pork belly Bao and the egg fried rice and everything was 10/10 ! Very attentive service from our waitress. Highly recommend for a couple night out !

Food and atmosphere were incredible, the staff were incredibly helpful and knowledgable. My favourites were the egg fried rice and wagyu steak. We all left feeling incredibly full and felt we paid good value for money, whilst not cheap the food was cooked to perfection...

On arrival we were really impressed, the decor was lovely and the staff professional and welcoming. We were seated and offered a drink; we ordered three cocktails. We had opted for the lunch menu to share and were disappointed that the food arrived well before...

Went here for lunch with my Japanese partner before doing some Xmas shopping. It's a beautiful setting inside an old bank and they had some fabulous seasonal decorations outside. Seating was very comfortable and spacious and it was warm and cosy inside. The staff were...

Fantastic experience, don't miss Jfc and duck Bao unbelievable!!! But leave space for dessert the Chocolate Tofu never tasted anything so good !!! From the decor to the service everything is exceptional. I will definitely be back.

We’ve been for an easy lunch with friends what a pleasant discovery. Beef tataki and tuna tartare unbelievable !! 10/10 recommended in everything from the building going trough the kitchen and the service is on top, thanks to Eva ! We’ll be back.

A fabulous experience from start to finish. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the salt and pepper squid, soft shell crab bao buns and nigiri mix to start. All of which were perfectly presented. For mains the...

The thai baked stone bass was just outstanding. Sushi and sashimi had excellent quality! "Robi", an Italian lovely girl, was brilliant and always with a smile on her face. Apologies as she might have thought I was a mystery guest for all the questions I...

Firstly, the food was fabulous, fresh, well seasoned and imaginative.. Esp Loved the egg fried rice and the way it was prepared (mixed) in front of us. The restaurant service couldn’t be faulted either. Very Well staffed who were polite, attentive and welcoming. However…. This...

Great dinner on a busy Saturday night. Staff was very polite and our server couldn’t have been more attentive. We enjoyed our night throughout and we will be back shortly to celebrate again.

Absolutely fantastic meal. Friendly and knowledge staff with excellent recommendations and honest opinions on the menu. We decided that we would make the most of the experience so ordered cocktails and wine as well as a good selection from the a La carte menu. The...

The food her was amazing! Couldn’t believe how good it was. The bar staff were very friendly and professional while we waited for our table. The staff all knew so much about the food/menu and were able to make great recommendations. Only downside was they...

We came on Friday for a Christmas night out with friends, Lucky Cat did not disappoint. We were sat on the balcony which was fab. The wine, sushi, cocktails all amazing. The service was impeccable, Jackson in particular took great care of us. Worth the...

Last week I had an amazing dinner at Lucky Cat with my boyfriend. We ordered the beef sirloin with weeping tiger sauce, and it was incredible. Also, we had some sushi and sashimi which was great and fresh! Big shout out to the waitress Roberta...

Great spot for late night dining with excellent customer service, the staff were amazing and the food was an experience you cannot get elsewhere. Special credits to the bar team for the fast and excellent service.

Came in Friday night and was served by Jackson who was very lovely and accommodating. The food was amazing and quite a large selection. My favourites were the beef tataki, jfc and salt and pepper squid. Drinks were also gorgeous and loved the little truffles...

What an incredible experience at the Lucky cat, booked the vault for dinner and must say what a classy night, truly astonishing service by all the team specially Sean and Marius, food and drinks were fantastic special the egg fried rice and the pork belly...

We came for our friends Christmas night out in December and had the best time! We had fabulous martinis at the bar, before we were moved upstairs to the balcony for our gorgeous food. Jackson our waiter took excellent care of us, and swooped in...

I just called and the guy who picked up the phone was Quiet rude, I asked if they have a dinner set menu apart from the a la carte one and he started to explain me with a full load of sarcasm what breakfast meant...

Firstly the positives: - I have always loved the building (previously Jamie's Italian) the refit is nice and the place is impressive. - The service was very good and we were very well looked after (thanks to the staff) - The food was good. There...

I must say we had a very pleasant afternoon celebrating multiple family occasions. The ambiance slightly decadent but relaxed;the staff attentive and friendly; the food nice, and having visited Japan recently, pretty authentic. The sting is in the bill. Having been forewarned I managed not...

We’ve just had lunch here and while I’ve given just 3 stars that doesn’t offer a full picture The food was either really good or excellent depending on the dish The service was good but they somehow seemed over staffed with multiple wait staff all...

Honestly, the best dining experience I’ve had this year. Dined with my wife, brother and sister-in-law and it really did blow me away. We went in with high expectations and these were met and then some. We first sat at the bar and the team...

Wow what an experience, first of all I was blown away with the building. the service, food and atmosphere matched the grandure of the building and our expectations! My new go to place in Manchester. Thank you

Bad service rude staff!! far too dark and loud. £18 for a gin and ginger ale!! I celebrated my 30th birthday with a few friends at the Manchester lucky cat, firstly we waited ages for someone to take our drinks order, each small dish came...

Our 9pm table wasn’t ready when we arrived so we were seated at the bar for drinks first. We spent 10 minutes trying to get someone’s attention as we had no drinks menu. There were plenty of staff milling around but all with robotic expressions...

We had the taster lunch menu, but unfortunately there wasn’t much flavor to taste. Starter was bland. Sushi was average. The chicken main was dry without enough sauce. We did enjoy the desert. On a positive note, the customer service was excellent. But sadly this...

Was I the cat who got the cream @ The Lucky Cat ? It’s good to be back giving honest reviews to all of you who enjoy reading about my little adventures So the answer to my question is …. ABSOLUTELY !!!! - we arrived...

Over priced for what it is Cold chicken mains -not enough sauce for the amount of rice. Informed staff that food was cold replied “ok” however they removed x2 of the 7 off the bill due to this issue. Just overall very disappointing. went for...

I booked back in to Lucky Cat on King St as I had such a wonderful first visit & was hopeful for yet another knockout experience. (It did not disappoint!) Visited on a saturday evening and the atmosphere was electric. We were served by a...

Aim is the best member of staff I have ever encountered. Went above and beyond for us and made my friends birthday special. Food was unreal along with the most unparalleled service. I have eaten in some of the best restaurants in Europe and the...

The good the bad the ugly….Food good cooked to a high standard 6 of us dined with a mixture of items from the menu we had nigiri sashimi for starters chicken lamb cutlets beef bao buns beef for mains with a selection of desserts that’s...

Very tasty food BUT stone cold plates and 12.5% service charge snd no one asked how everything was?? Still some work here to be done for 12.5% especially as I had informed them it was my birthday for which I did receive a lovely chocolate...

Really enjoyable food with some unusual new tastes - the chocolate tofu was delicious! Our particular food waitress went 'above and beyond', especially ensuring I had a vegetarian option. However, other staff were less attentive, especially after declining the wine menu. The setting is very...

Overall very disappointed. I expected an Asian style fusion atomosphere and was greeted with a DJ with a heavy drum beat. Squeezed into a tiny table , 12 Inches away from the next table. Additionally had to use my phone light to read the menu....

I’ve been to Lucky Cat a few times now, so waited to write a review as the mark of a restaurant of this standard will live or die on consistency. Am pleased to say that it is consistent, I’ve had nothing but excellent food there...

Booked a table for 3 for a business lunch as my office has done many times. 2 of my guests tested positive for COVID and was unable to attend. I contacted the restaurant to move my booking but was advised as I had called less...

Went for lunch Wednesday the Maitre D left six of us standing at the door while he was looking at his mobile phone at the bar not impressed especially when service was over £40. Starters were nice the main event in my case the salmon...

3 of us ate here last weekend and I'll start by saying that the food was delicious. However, it was far too loud in the restaurant and we struggled to have a conversation even on our small table. We had to ask our waiter to...

Absolutely loved our dining experience at the Lucky Cat restaurant! For one thing, the venue is stunning. It truly is elegant and beautiful, it took my breath away when we walked in. Also, the staff and overall service were excellent, managing to be attentive without...

We ate here 9pm on a Saturday evening . Food and service were brilliant . Appreciate must have huge operating costs and overheads , just feels a little overpriced. 6 dishes between 2 people plus a £60 bottle of wine ( £25 in supermarket) Total...

My daughter booked lunch for my Birthday.What a treat! A lovely warm welcome on arrival, by a female member of staff, answered our questions about the beautiful building and its history, took care of our wet coats. The bar tender made us a delicious non...

Needs to be on Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares! Average food, terrible service, extortionate prices. Greeted by a wreath of fake flowers and eventually taken to our table to find my seat was hadn’t been cleaned from the previous patrons. After I cleaned it drinks were ordered...

On arrival table not ready (no problem), ushered upstairs to a small bar, ordered drinks only to be ushered back down again 10 mins later still waiting for the drinks. Ordered our food and 3 dishes out of 11 (a group of 4 people) came....

Surprise to discovery a new restaurant in town. After seeing the ads of Fb, I’ve been decided to try to have a lunch with my family. Nice welcome, ladies smiling and good dress. Excellent service by….sorry I don’t remember the name….but he is from Instanbul!...

WOW the Duck Bao is amazing! In the Bar Sam is the best bar tender I have encountered in 40 years on the planet..... lucky dogs b%£#@x