"For a treat"   My Rating
6 Jan Hicks	Posted on: Sunday, November 29, 2009
	Review: I was taken here for my birthday, and the food is out of this world good. I wasn't allowed to ask how much it had cost, but I'm guessing that it was quite a bit. The portions are reasonable, and the cuisine is definitely gourmet. The layout is like being in someone's living room, which makes for a cozy atmosphere. Service is good, but not brilliant - it does get busy in there, and there didn't seem to be enough staff on duty the night we went there. It's also a little bit out of town, so if you're just visiting Manchester, it would involve a bit of effort to get there.   Pros: excellent food * cozy atmosphere * Cons: pricey * out of town *
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"Greens Didsbury"   My Rating
39 louis	Posted on: Sunday, November 22, 2009
	Review: Visited Greens with a non veg for an evening meal. On arrival we were asked to wait at the bar for our table, so I ordered two drinks whilst we were waiting. The first drink came but then the barmen broke off to start pouring out several glasses of wine for another group of diners. I asked again for the second drink and was told he had to do these drinks first. Not impressed, either politely explain that you will be with us in a moment or serve both drinks at the same time. The other staff were pleasant and helpful in pointing out vegan options on the menu. As others have said there are disappointingly few considering this is a vegetarian restaurant. I had a mushroom and pancake starter that was attractively presented- reasonably tasty but sparse in size and vastly overpriced for £5.95. My friend had the goats cheese salad, consisting mostly of various leaves with a few VERY small chunks of beetroot and goats cheese and a few pinenuts. They said that it was tasty enough but, for £5.95 I have to agree with them that this is also vastly overpriced and as they said it consisted of the type of ingredients that often come as an accompaniment to a main meal.The mains were comparatively better value- my friend had the cheese sausage and mustard mash with beer gravy. They thought it was tasty enough and liked the beer gravy but come on Greens- push the boat out and run to three rather than two sausages! My griddled aubergine, broad bean and potato red thai curry with rice was pleasant enough, tasty sauce and lovely aubergine pieces and very pleasingly presented but the quantities of the broad bean, aubergine and spud were on the meagre side for the price. The main protein in the dish would be derived from the broad beans and there was only a sprinkling of these. Could be improved with the addition of more beans and/or tofu. Again, pricey for the quantity at £10.25.I enquired about desserts- they now have one vegan dessert on the menu, a crumble. Overall pluses- pleasant interior although very echoey and noisy owing to preponderance of bare walls, minimalist style. Pleasant waiting staff,decent presentation and some nice tastes . I was let down by the prices, portion sizes and lack of protein in the vegan options. I enquired if I call ahead if they could prepare something with a bit more protein, a curry with tofu and was told that only if it's already on the menu.Bill came in at £45 something for a two drinks, two starters and two mains. I'm in no hurry to return.   Pros: presentation * interior * noisy Cons: imo- overpriced * vegan choices v poor- protein wise * laughable goats cheese salad
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"great place but"   My Rating
12 KATIE H	Posted on: Saturday, August 22, 2009
	Review: great place, nice decor good atomospere. the food lacked vegan options and there seemed to be no way of altering other dishes. i guess that's what you get when a meat eater thinks they can cater for veggies. the food is nice a little confused on flavours but rustic good sized portions. just felt a little let down by lack of choice and adaptablity.   Pros: nice decor * good atomosphere * Cons: disappointing confused menu * lack of helpful staff *
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"Great food - Much better after the refit"   My Rating
3 ebo	Posted on: Wednesday, November 19, 2008
	Review: I've always liked Greens, the atmosphere is great, the staff are very friendly and the food is some of the best I've ever had. The only criticism I could have levied at it before was the lack of space. Since they expanded into the shop next door, there has been a big improvement in this, although it is always still very busy. I guess that is the price to pay for popularity! Book well in advance if planning to go.   Pros: Fantastic food * Much more spacious since refit * Friendly, helpful staff Cons: Need to book over a week in advance * Limited choice for vegans *
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"Rather mundane"   My Rating
2 coco	Posted on: Sunday, September 02, 2007
	Review: A very noisy and busy place. Tables very close together - not recommended for intimate meal! Our table was right at the back and I couldn't get out to go to toilet without my partner getting out so I could get past. Food not really that special and tended to be in bulk rather than quality.   Pros: fully veggie * * Cons: noisy * cramped *
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"What a let-down"   My Rating
20 marcstevens	Posted on: Monday, May 28, 2007
	Review: Agree with all points made by other reviewers - vegan options were extremely limited, no vegan wines, over-priced and mediocre.   Pros: Erm, some vegan options * * Cons: Limited food * A trek out of town centre *
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"Doesn't live up to reputation"   My Rating
18 Foxtrot	Posted on: Sunday, February 18, 2007
	Review: This is the kind of place where they jam in as many tables as possible and deal with you briskly. I felt uncomfortable checking whether a vegan-sounding main course was vegan, so ordered it anyway. It came drenched in buttery sauce not mentioned on the menu, and my friend wasn't happy. Portions were tiny, we had to get chips on the way home!   Pros: pretty street outside * presentation of food * Cons: £11 for a small main * butter in everything * unfriendly service
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"Can echo these sentiments"   My Rating
5 jonnie	Posted on: Thursday, November 02, 2006
	Review: I can echo the sentiments of other reviewers. On my visit I was told by a less than knowledgeable waitress that it was "impossible" to make a good vegan dessert.... so they didn't bother.   Pros: * * Cons: Expensive * Not really vegetarian *
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