Vegan
Italian
Beer/Wine
Fully vegan restaurant serving Italian-inspired pastas and small plates. Example offerings include basil pesto spaghetti, rigatoni, fried polenta and vegetable plates. Open Wed-Thu 17:00-21:00, Fri-Sun 12:00-21:00. Closed Sun-Mon.
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108 Tib Street, Manchester, England, M4 1LR
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Last update on 08 Aug 2025 by Guest
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22 Reviews
First Review by garfieldgirl
Mustang_Scally
Points +296
Delicious - Edit
Great service, great food, decent options.
Read morePros: Location, Food, Atmosphere
Cons: Bathroom felt damp. Maybe needs a dehumidifier., More beer selection to choose from?
Guest
V-gan
Points +734
Unfortunately underwhelming - Edit
Soots offers small plates and the suggestion is to have 2 or 3, ranging (in the vast majority) from 8-15 pounds.
Read moreWhen a restaurant offers small plates at such high prices, each dish should be amazing and dazzle to warrant a return. Unfortunately this was not the case.
The focaccia was ok, but not great. Rather than being springy, oily and crusty like a traditional focaccia it was just a bit too much like regular white bread.
The plate of truffle ravioli was unlovingly presented on a flat enamelled metal plate without any decoration. The filling and the dish was more or less flavourless. The only interest came from the nice thick cream and thee truffle flavour from the oil drizzled on top. The creamy rigatoni were equally plonked onto a flat metal dish and though smoky and flavoursome lacked visual interest or decorations.
The best main dish was the sun dried tomato ravioli, which came in a deep dish and was colourful with green swirls. It looked and tasted as it should at these prices.
The deserts were probably the best Soots had to offer and I would thoroughly recommend the fudge and the rhubarb and custard, though the desserts alone really don’t warrant a return.
The price of alcoholic drinks was over the top with 125ml around 7.5-10.5 and a bottle costing the equivalent of 4 small glasses, which is poor value for money for customers.
We’ve been looking forward to visiting for about a year and were sadly very much disappointed. I’m aware this review may seem harsh.
When we visit ‘small plate’ restaurants we always get 1 dish each and if we love it get more food and drink. At Soots we didn’t and we still walked away paying over 30 each for some bread, a few spoonfuls of pasta, a tiny dessert and a small drink. I know times are hard for people working in hospitality, so this review may seem harsh to some degree. Times are also harsh for customers. If you are charging these prices and want customers to be content and return you have to deliver consistent quality and flavour with each dish. Soots doesn’t manage that.
I have to agree with the less favourable reviews on there and I think if Soots does not improve a lot and quickly, it won't remain in operation much longer.
(5.5 out of 10)
Pros: Decent desserts, Some seasonal ingredients, Homemade pasta
Cons: Dishes lack flavour / that bit extra , Tiny portions, Lacking value for money
Guest
ayoung15
Points +2507
Didn’t enjoy it - Edit
Unfortunately, I wanted to love the food but it felt short. Portions are tiny for the price, quality is not the best and flavour could be a lot better.
Read moreI was exciting after hearing some good reviews in some groups, but it wasn’t for me
Guest
Veganoutpost
Points +68
Plenty of choice - Edit
Cute venue, cosy and warm. Friendly staff, good service. Food was okay, very subtle flavouring, rigatoni overcooked. Some dishes tiny, especially desserts.
Read morePros: Venue, Staff, Choices
Cons: Flavouring, Very small plates, Pricing
Guest
mcld
Points +1337
Lovely. Some room for improvement - Edit
Very cute little place, making Italian vegan in interesting ways. The servers were friendly and helpful, and the place is cosy. Some great dishes (the pomme anna! The mushroom rigatoni! The rhubarb!) but some which need more fine-tuning. Overall, a lovely evening.
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frankensteinsmonster
Points +1824
Only so - so(ots) - Edit
Delicious starters and a nice vibe in terms of decor but the main feature - the pasta small plates- were a bit bland, needed salt.
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peasandpeanuts
Points +539
Delish!! Recommend - Edit
Super friendly staff. I've had the truffle ravioli and the side focaccia.
Read moreThe ravioli was absolutely DELISH but I gotta say the portion was super small, even served on a side dish?
The focaccia was also just ok, with a hint of sweet?
The staff was amazing and the space is super cozy and lovely. Do recommend!!
Pros: Ravioli, Fresh food, Friendly staff
Cons: Price-ratio
Guest
whosabi
Points +60
Fantastic service - Edit
Great little place in the Northern Quarter! The staff were soooo lovely, helpful and attentive. I tried two of their small dishes, both delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-20
Guest
·X·
Points +28381
Soots - Edit
Absolutely astonishing truffle ravioli!! Everything was really wonderful and the restaurant was cozy. Nice staff too.
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kama1200
Points +630
Nice with some room for improvement - Edit
We booked a table at Soots a few weeks in advance and finally got to try their dishes. We had two pasta dishes - ravioli which was great! and rigatoni which was a bit overcooked and bit bland. We also had two starters which were nice but I would probably try different ones next time😄All dishes were very rich and a bit heavy but I will be back to try rest of the menu ☺️
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-11-26
Pros: all plant based
Cons: crowded
Guest
JaxK
Points +20
Delicious food, friendly vibe - Edit
Menu is great, staff were super helpful and gave advice. Cosy set up.
Read moreHad the hazelnut and truffle ravioli - delicious but I could have eaten double 😄
Pros: Food is exceptional
Guest
lh0p98
Points +606
Delicious!! - Edit
A great addition to the (dwindling) Manchester vegan food scene. Very busy on a Wednesday evening which is nice to see. The food tasted so fresh and delicious. And staff were very friendly and attentive!
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AliceManchip
Points +2512
Amazing food - Edit
All the dishes were so flavourful! I loved the butter bean dish and the truffle ravioli especially! Cute restaurant not too big, good atmosphere. The staff were amazing - very kind and attentive. Unfortunately they ran out of a few dishes so I will defo be going back.
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naylor1
Points +52
Already a new fav restaurant in Manchester - Edit
We loved our meal here. Inside, it's cosy & chic, with big green arches and an open kitchen. Best of all , Soots is named after the owners Ellie & Ruth's cocker spaniel
Read moreThey have a selection of small plates like arancini, heritage tomatoes w stracciatella, as well as larger pasta dishes that are handmade in front of you. They also have a selection of lovely wines.
Fav dish was the tiramisu and vodka pasta.
Guest
DavidCox
Points +54
Delicious vegan Italian - Edit
We had a lovely time at Soots. Food was delicious and the staff were really helpful and friendly. Highly recommend all of it really but the roasted artichoke and pumpkin risotto stood out in particular.
Read moreWill definitely come back next time we are in Manchester
Updated from previous review on 2025-10-05
Guest
ClaireBatchelor
Points +54
Delicious - Edit
Really lovely venue, staff and food. Everything was so tasty and cooked to perfection. Will be going back soon
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Catie_Mc
Points +18
Worst Vegan Cooking in the World - Edit
If you can't cook food... Even basic food... Then do not open a food establishment, especially in the Northern Quarter where you would expect bangin food wherever you go.
Read moreThe service was good but the food knocked me sick... Charging over £10 for some raw tomatoes from Tesco!
Avoid at all costs!
Pros: Service , Location , Atmosphere
Cons: Starters, Mains, Desserts
lh0p98
bit harsh?
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EmilyCusworth
Points +30
Delicious Italian food - Edit
We had a lovely time at Spots. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The food was delicious and fresh. We ordered three pasta mains(the truffle ravioli, the rigatoni with lemon ricotta and the gemeli pea and mint), two smalls and one medium plate and that was great for the three of us. There is also a nice selection of desserts.
Read morePros: Interesting and tasty dishes, Kind and friendly staff, Gluten free options
Guest
BryonyHooper
Points +400
Fantastic - Edit
The food here is on another level, it’s so good! We actually stopped talking as the food was so good. We basically had one of everything and couldn’t decide which was the best, they were all that good. Would 100% recommend. Erin our waiter was amazing.
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NathanielButler
Points +164
Nice pasta! - Edit
If you like pasta, then I’m sure you’ll have fun here.
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AuntieLiz
Points +42
Exquisite! - Edit
Seriously, the food here is GORGEOUS! Thoughtful flavour combinations on a small plates menu that's perfect for sharing.
Read moreFriendly staff who know the food well and clearly enjoy being there.
We'll be back, for sure.
Guest
garfieldgirl
Points +16
Plant based Italian cuisine! - Edit
Really lovely cosy atmosphere inside, the staff are very friendly and welcoming. The food was absolutely fantastic! All plant based which is really nice. I had the heritage tomatoes with stracciatella and basil oil. It was sweet, fragrant and so fresh! Also had the truffle ravioli with truffle cream and toasted hazelnuts which was a truffle lover's dream! Finished with ice cream drizzled in olive oil, I have never tried it before but I'm a convert it's so delicious!
Read moreI have been waiting for Soots to open and it was so lovely, I would highly recommend it!
Pros: Atmosphere, Food, Service
Guest
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