Higher Ground in Manchester

I'd give my right arm to eat the leeks and cavolo nero again. Thanks for the relaxed service and incredible gluten free options. Very fun wine list also...

Amazing restaurant, food fantastic. We ordered the feasting/sharing menu, not sure what we would get but weren’t disappointed. Waitress asked if there was anything we didn’t eat, I don’t eat fish, so they gave me a veg alternative for one course, rest was meat and veg based. Tell them if veggie or pescatarian and they will aim to provide the sharing menu to suit. All courses were so tasty. The gnocchi dish was my favourite. This sharing menu changes regularly so we will be going back to try it all again. It isn’t cheap, but for us it was good quality food cooked to perfection. Thank you all staff.

First visit to Higher Ground- we were not disappointed. The Set menu was excellent and brilliant value, the beef and mash potato was exceptional. All the staff were outstanding with great knowledge of the food and drinks. The open kitchen means you can see everything that is going on. We will definitely be back

We felt totally spoilt by the attentive staff and the absolutely brilliant food. We chose the set lunch tasting menu, because we couldn't choose from the normal menu. Would happily go again.

From the moment you walk in all members of the team are friendly and attentive. The culture of this place is superb. However the food and wine are very expensive but really nothing special. Small portions with very little flavour. Limited menu.

Staff here are lovely. Polite, attentive, knowledgeable. The food is ok. The menu is ok. The setting is ok. We came for our 20th Wedding Anniversary and it was ok. I wish we had chosen somewhere else for such a big occasion because I wanted a really special lunch for nearly £200. The food was ok, but at £20 for a small plate of pasta and £6 for two small bread rolls, it is not good value. Wine list is interesting but you really do need help with it. In fairness, they give it to you, and go to the extreme of giving tasters of house wine to try and help. Expensive though, you are looking at £50 a bottle for most. The food was ok, but not worth the price. The weird thing was that they asked on the booking form if we were there for a special occasion, so we told them. 20 years of marriage feels like a pretty big deal to us. But they mentioned it when we arrived, and then did nothing. Frankie and Benny embarass you with free cake and a song. Some places give you a glass of fizz. Higher Ground ask you when the actual day is and do nothing, even though we we're paying £182 for a lunch (5 small plates, 1 bottle wine,no dessert or coffee). Ok, fair enough. But why ask? If you are in the habit of £200 lunches then this will do you fine. If you want special, there are better places in (and way below) this price bracket

What an experience! We booked a place in nearby Alchemist. While entering it was so loud and we asked for a table "far from madding crowd". Luckily for us the Alchemist serves a food in the same huge space as serving a drinks in the pub. It was full with a people enjoying drinks. We couldn't hear our own thoughts how loud was everything so we apologised and left Alchemist. And, as it was meant to be, there was one, just one, empty table for 4 at The Higher Ground. What an experience this was. We are all EU gourmands and our experience was fantastic. From the front of the house person to explanation of the way and philosophy of the restaurant to food it self. Wine should not be forgotten. I am sure I will come again. Something to try for sure.

Best restaurant in Manchester, it has the Michelin experience with a reasonable price. I love the experience of dining out at Higher Ground. The food is always interesting and tastes incredible and the staff are amazingly friendly, welcoming and attentive. The best seats in the house are the bar seats as you can watch the master’s at work whilst getting ideas of which plate to fall in love with next. Great place for special occasions as they make you feel like a superstar.

Amazing restaurant! The food, service and atmosphere were all perfect, highly recommend the seasonal tasting menu 😍

Can’t believe I did not go to this place before ! It’s so good to chill with friends ans family with some unmissable food experience ! Loved my time here !

We went for dinner last night. What a fantastic restaurant. The food was delicious without being too showy. We ended up having 8 courses. The most noticeable thing was how lovely the staff were. The kitchen is open so it was nice to see the team work seamlessly to create fabulous dishes. This is the first taster restaurant that I can safely say we will be back to eat again. Honestly couldn’t rate the staff or atmosphere any higher. Our advise is book it.

A triumph. Set menu was delightful and the staff were lovely. Will come back on my next visit to Manchester 🐝

Fantastic food and brilliant service. Delicious seasonal tasting menu and paired brilliantly with a bottle of orange wine. Very rich flavours and left feeling ready to pop despite eating small dishes. The best meal I have had in Manchester so far.

such a great experience we had at Higher Ground - small plate restuarants can be quite hit and miss but not this one... all dishes were really tasty and the overall vibe and service was top notch. decent wine list also! would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting a nice place to eat in Manchester

Good food, lots of variety of food and options of drinks. Had team dinner of 7 course a meal. All are very good taste and all team members loved it. Service also very nice. Good place have good time.

Fantastic, locally sourced food. Great wines and brilliant service

Magnificent place! We had dinner here, and I must say the food and atmosphere are of the highest quality. The selection of wines perfectly complements the excellent dishes.

An amazing dinner for our wedding anniversary. Meg was so lovely and a credit to the venue. We made a mistake with our booking but they still managed to fit us in and we're so grateful. We had the best evening. The food was delicious and the vegetable dishes in particular were cooked with great care and skill. We will definitely be back!

SO SO impressed- went there today and had to set meal for lunch, for two, an extra dessert a bottle of wine. Really impressed with the food. The service was lovely – and clearly other people having a great time too.

Wow absolutely fabulous food service and ambiance best place I’ve been in Manchester recently special shout out to the best service from Ana

Dined at Higher Ground recently, and I can’t recommend it enough. The food was simply outstanding—every dish was bursting with flavor and presented beautifully. You can tell the chefs take real pride in their craft, and it pays off in each bite. The staff were equally impressive, providing attentive service without ever hovering. It’s rare to find a place that strikes such a perfect balance between friendly and unobtrusive, but Higher Ground nails it. If you’re after a memorable dining experience, this is the place to be.

Incredible food. I'm so glad we went for the tasting menu it was over the moon we both absolutely loved it. It was a good birthday meal for my partner it being a late one but you guys made uo for ot for the fmatdtic service and food and all round kindness and enjoyment. Food amazing and mind blowing Service full of kindness, smoothness and just absolute knowledge Will be coming again soon and can not wait

A fantastic restaurant in the heart of Manchester! The atmosphere was perfect (crackling and busy, but not noisy or overbearing), the reception & service were impeccable and the food was simply fantastic - fresh, extremely tasty and very exciting. I would come here again in a heartbeat

British modern, dynamic team, everyone knows their job. The young city presents itself with a lot of joy and acid jazz. Ingredients from the garden. Great 😊

Great food and great service (Meg was fab). What more do you want

Amazing. Totally brilliant. Great atmosphere, 5 🌟 food, super friendly staff. Well priced👏 🤩

Great place for tasting menu! Service was attentive and the food was tasty!

Exceptional. From the moment I stepped foot in this restaurant the service was impeccable. I visited Manchester and came here on a recommendation. Dan served me for most of the evening however (he was fantastic) but I was blown away by the fact everyone visited to speak with me in delivery of food as well as check backs. The food was sensational (I had the tasting menu) and the whole exodus was just wonderful. Thank you for having me, I’ll be back next time I’m in Manchester.

Been twice - excellent both times

Loved this restaurant in Manchester city centre. Creative ever changing menu with an emphasis on sharing. The atmosphere was laid back, the staff were all really friendly and helpful with recommendations and there was also an excellent wine list. The food was fantastic, there's some talented people working in that kitchen

I found it rather bland and overrated. We let the restaurant choose dishes for and were given mostly veggie dishes that didn’t pack much flavour. Overall we were very disappointed.

Don’t let them choose your dishes, you’ll end up with majority veggie. Very small portions, lacking flavour, the ragu had about a teaspoon of meat in it. Overpriced, I’d give a swerve, there are much better places to eat in Manchester

Fantastic, innovative food in a casual but classy venue. All the dishes we had were great and we got great service. Would highly recommend.

This restaurant is incredible, so much so that we went back after two days during our four-day stay! The food is simple but original, well-presented, perfectly cooked, and very tasty. Everything! We had the tasting menu, and the second time it was slightly different but still delicious. The service was fantastic, from the welcome to the table service: everyone seemed happy to see us, and the food was served very quickly. We finished all nine courses in just an hour! The open kitchen is spotless and very well organized: everyone seems to know exactly what to do and how to move without getting in each other’s way. The only thing that disappointed me was that, on our second visit, they took away a honey dessert I didn’t eat. Although I was full and didn’t want another dessert, when my husband mentioned to the manager that I don’t like honey, I would have expected some acknowledgment. Instead, nothing. She happily replied, “and this one has a lot of it!” but didn’t offer to bring anything else. It’s a shame, otherwise, I would have definitely given 5 stars. Still, I recommend it and would return.

amazing customer service and food. really made my partner's birthday special, thank you!

Heard rave reviews about this place so gave it a go. Service and atmosphere good on a busy Saturday night. We opted for the a la carte/sharing plates. Flavours were good but overall came away feeling disappointed for the price. A single scallop and minimal beef in the Ragu. Turbot seemed barely cooked. Manchester tart was nice but ice cream with plum bland. I appreciate this style of cuisine is what it is and there are subtlety of flavours to be had but for the money it just has an air of pretence for my liking.

Here for a friend’s birthday meal. It was excellent from start to finish. The service we received was spot on, not too in your face and attentive at the right times. Great recommendation on the wine as well. Thank you very much. Will definitely be coming back.

Higher Ground in Manchester is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a stylish yet cozy ambiance. The staff were incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and made sure every detail of our dining experience was perfect. The food was outstanding—each dish bursting with flavor, beautifully presented, and crafted from fresh, local ingredients. The menu offers a creative twist on modern British cuisine, and every bite was a delight. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying a night out, Higher Ground is a must-visit. Highly recommend!

This is now my second visit and WOW. We couldn’t have felt more welcome by the team and enjoyed a great evening. We sat at the bar which overlooks the kitchen, arguably the best seats. We had a culinary journey of quality produce loving crafting into the most amazing dishes. Can’t wait to go back! Go for their season sharing menu and relax

I really love the Flawd Wine bar and the food there. I had high expectations for what the team could do with an actual kitchen, but these unfortunately weren't met. We had the set menu and the food was nice but the vast majority didn't wow. The best thing we had was the golden beetroot with whipped (some sort of cheese) and quinoa which was lovely; would definitely recommend if you are there. Unfortunately though and considering the price point, everything else was nice enough but a bit dull. I would go back to the wine bar, but I wouldn't come here again.

It felt like I was on the set of ‘The Bear’. A great culinary experience.

Great staff, really knowledgeable. Excellent fresh food and interesting drinks. Staff were really attentive. The sharer manure was really diverse and the beef main was sublime. We appreciated the staff knowledge of the wines and beer and the relaxed vibe.

I came here with my sister and we got the sharing menu as well as 2 oysters each. I think I may have got lucky as one of my oysters was probably the biggest I've had and delicious. Out of the sharing menu the highlights would probably be the pea fritters, the turbot ( we got this instead of the pork because my sister doesn't eat meat), and the dessert. We had a Syrah which was lovely and the service was fantastic, very friendly.

Best restaurant in Manchester. Incredible wine list, intuitive service and a selection of stunning dishes and plates on a menu showcasing well sourced ingredients and farm to table cooking. Everything a restaurant should be.

Came for lunch, sat at the bar overlooking the kitchen. What a fabulous experience ! Staff were welcoming friendly and informative. The food was outstanding. We had the set lunch, which at £38 per head is extremely reasonable , but the taste and quality of the food is like a Michelin starred restaurant ! Come now , it’s fab .

Mostly good. Started of a little underwhelmingly with the tempting-sounding pea fritters, which only taste of the cheese sprinkled on top. Gradually improved, with highlights being the delicious cheese tart, the tomatoes, monkfish and pork dishes. The wines were bizarrely disappointing - house rosé pretty much undrinkable - imagine a wine made of an old glass of red topped up with water... House fizz ok, but a bit more dry and aggressive than most cremants. House red ok, possibly better with a light chill. The service was a combination of exaggeratedly enthusiastic comments on our choices and being rather hurriedly anxious about getting us out before our allotted time elapsed (which we easily did by half an hour...) Ok, ok, this tells you my age but the music was too loud and not to my taste - electronic snare drums to the fore - but you get the picture. So ... some very good things about HG, but there are enough better restaurants of this ilk in Manchester now (hooray!) to make me think that I won't be hurrying back.

What a great place! Incredible food, prepared in an open kitchen (sit at the bar and watch the amazing team of chefs at work!) Great service from Richard and his team. Great food, locally sourced, from the kitchen team. Amazing natural wines, recommended by a knowledgable front of house. We loved it, we hope you do too! ❤️

We were looking for a lighter lunch with more small plates, which was perfect here! Sat at the bar top to see the chefs in action. Great execution and flavour from all the dishes, it was great to see the provenance of food being championed. Great wine list by the glass and bottle. Would definitely be back and spread the word!

Fantastic restaurant showcasing fresh seasonal ingredients. They serve a selection of small plates and some larger ones with a regularly rotating menu. The staff were lovely and very helpful and everything I had was super delicious. I particularly enjoyed the tomato dishes and the beef tartare. I managed to snag a seat at the counter too so could watch the chefs prepare everything in their open kitchen. Can't recommend this place highly enough.

During my solo business trip to Manchester, I sought a relaxed atmosphere, positive vibes, and, of course, delectable cuisine. The Michelin guide recommended that I could find all of this at the British bistro bar, Higher Ground, located in the city centre. And they were absolutely correct. Higher Ground truly lived up to its name, standing on a higher ground in terms of quality. Their seasonal sharing menu offered a delightful blend of simplicity and unforgettable flavors. The dishes were straightforward, devoid of confusing Italian, French, or Japanese terminology often used in describing food. The meal was surprisingly invigorating, a quality I wouldn't typically associate with dinner. Every ingredient in each dish was distinct in flavor, creating a harmonious combination. What's more, this delightful experience came at a very reasonable price of £66 for a tasting menu paired with a non-alcoholic beverage. Higher Ground is certainly a place worth remembering and revisiting in the future.

During my solo business trip to Manchester, I sought a relaxed atmosphere, positive vibes, and, of course, delectable cuisine. The Michelin guide recommended that I could find all of this at the British bistro bar, Higher Ground, located in the city centre. And they were absolutely correct. Higher Ground truly lived up to its name, standing on a higher ground in terms of quality. Their seasonal sharing menu offered a delightful blend of simplicity and unforgettable flavors. The dishes were straightforward, devoid of confusing Italian, French, or Japanese terminology often used in describing food. The meal was surprisingly invigorating, a quality I wouldn't typically associate with dinner. Every ingredient in each dish was distinct in flavor, creating a harmonious combination. What's more, this delightful experience came at a very reasonable price of £66 for a tasting menu paired with a non-alcoholic beverage. Higher Ground is certainly a place worth remembering and revisiting in the future..

Taken here by our son and his partner as a treat. Heard a lot about it and been to Flawd, so very excited. My opinion on this place is as follows: Nice place, really cool vibe going on, like the mix of different seating areas with the bar seating and floor seating. Staff, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, food came out quickly and all dishes were explained fully. Food was beautifully presented and good flavours, nothing amazing, but all nice. However, portion sizes are very small for the price, certainly not sharing plates. Also, do not agree with 12.5% service tip, would prefer to tip accordingly. When I asked for this to be taken off and we would leave a tip, the server was a little judgemental in her attitude. All of us came out hungry and got a Chinese take away on the way home, not really ideal. Glad I tried it, would I go back, no.

Honestly the best place in Manchester. The service is world class, the food is second to none. Drink selection, decor - everything is just amazing. My go to place for special occasions because they make you/your guests feel a million dollars! Never fails to impress me and put a huge smile on my face and the pea fritters are the stuff dreams are made of. 10/10!

Best meal I've had in years, incredible knowledgeable service, every dish was perfection. Super fresh ingredients and great open kitchen, best seat in the house is at the counter watching the kitchen dance.

Excellent food, a great atmosphere and very friendly staff. I highly recommend you visit Higher Ground!

Fantastic! Great food, great staff, love it

Really disappointing. The food was nice however portion sizes were really small. We completed the set menu (£116 for two) and both were so hungry by the end. I also had a hair in my dessert but they dealt with it quickly and it wasn’t a big deal. We shared the feedback with the staff and definitely wanted to understand why the portions looked the same for a table of 1, 2 and 4. Besides this, it wasn’t a big deal until the manager came over and asked us to repeat the feedback we shared with our server. My boyfriend reiterated that we didn’t think the portions were appropriate for 2 and he responded in quite a demeaning manner. By the end, I jumped in and said regardless of artistic concept that two people who pay £116 for food (no drinks yet) should not be leaving and having to grab a pizza from next door and that the way he was insinuating it was an “us” problem was just making a disappointing experience really uncomfortable. The manager wiped the bill without being asked which was not the point at all and ended up just making us feel even smaller for super reasonable feedback. Really a shame and I think there are much better spots in Manc to try.

Exceptional sharing menu. Catered for all dietary requirements. Service was exceptional - some of the best we've had in Manc. Can't recommend it enough!

We ordered the set menu for two and were bewildered as to how they could possibly justify the portion sizes fit for two people. When we brought this up kindly with the manager he talked down to us as if we didn’t understand fine dining. If you wish to leave a dining experience with a full stomach, avoid this place. The food is nice enough, but massively overpriced and I will not be returning. It’s a real shame as I love the idea of farm to table local ingredients and an ever changing menu. But leaving a restaurant hungry and underwhelmed is a real shame

First time visiting Higher Ground. We went for the chefs recommended set menu. Amazing meal and exceptional service. Great atmosphere in the restaurant. Will definitely be coming back.

Superb local produce with excellent service. I can't wait until my next visit

Dinner for 5 was fantastic. We opted for the seasonal sharing menu at £58 per head and added on some of the a la carte plates we also wanted to try. The cheese options were absolutely delicious (pea and cheese fritters, cheese tart) and were a highlight. We also had several cocktails and 3 different bottles of wine. The staff were really knowledgeable and able to recommend options based on our tastes. Everything was great and we'd all definitely go back.

Had a set menu for two. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Overall experience was good. Food flavours quite good but wouldn’t say exceptional for price. Got over changed for drinks we didn’t have ( however this should be refunded). Service charge of 12.5% excessive in my opinion. Enjoy it? Yes would you go again? No.

The best meal and dining experience I’ve had in Manchester.

Thank you so much for looking after us! Everything was fantastic

Great tasting menu. Fabulous staff! Like genuinely the most attentive staff. Give this place a go!

The service was amazing. Super friendly! The food was delicious. Truly gorgeous. For us the wine was a low point. Having read some other reviews I can see the wine is from Flawd, which is a natural wine place. I don’t think it was clear on the menu that the wine was natural. We spent £45 on 4 glasses of different wines and unfortunately didn’t enjoy them. Such a shame when the food was so wonderful. Would suggest some slightly less funky wines on the menu for those who are not quite so experimental in their wine tastes.

This was one of the best dining experiences I've had in the UK. Each dish was so amazing that my partner and I waiting in anticipation for each subsequent course. Every member of the staff was equally knowledgable about the food and wine and could comfortably answer any question with a thorough and detailed response. At least three members hand wrote a list of recommendations for us, one of which was a chef owner (who wrote the most detailed list!). It's a destination restaurant, well worth the trip to Manchester just for that.

Absolutely incredible seasonal menu and really friendly service, feels like a place ran by great people

Honestly, the best dining experience i think I have ever had. Food was incredible; we tried to savour every taste and textural sensation. Atmosphere was great. Spectacular service. Not a single issue. So welcoming and friendly and knowledgeable. Super high end but doesn't make you feel out of place. Love it. 10/10.

Wonderful experience from start to finish, food was of course absolutely stunning and the atmosphere is so welcoming, friendly and relaxed. Really thoughtful selection of low alcohol drinks, will be back for wine next time!

Outstanding restaurant . Owner operators on the floor, great staff and service generally. Cooking excellent and seasonal - really well done

We had the tasting menu and started out a tad underwhelming, not the showcasing we'd expected. Each dish did improve and the pasta before the main really upped the game after a couple of fairly standard courses and the main itself was super tasty. Overall we felt the cost for the portions wasn't worthwile , which disappointed. Oysters we added were outstanding though, and the welcome and customer engagement was very very good!

Food was very underwhelming and overpriced. The produce seemed fresh but dishes weren’t inventive enough. Overall the experience, location, service and food seemed unpolished for the price.

Amazing restaurant. Food service and drinks unreal. Highly recommend!

Incredible dining experience! We were very struck by how friendly and welcoming everyone is as you walk in. We sat at the communal table which is much more private than we expected. They have a sharing menu which they surprise you with or can choose a la carte. We went with the sharing menu and made it vegetarian (so great that they accommodate without prior arrangement). It was a really great amount of food, and they even accommodated the fact that neither my husband nor I like goats cheese and omitted it from the menu. The lions mane mushroom dish we had was probably one of the best things we’ve eaten and we eat at a lot of Michelin-guide restaurants. Everything was fresh and full of flavor. They have a great selection of wines and I asked for a recommendation in which they poured and allowed me to try before committing. Overall just a wonderful dining experience. Definitely make a trip here and allow them to surprise you with so many delicious dishes! We want to head back for lunch very soon.

Staff are really friendly and helpful and give great advice on what to order. Went for the tasting menu and the dishes served were quite hearty and everything was very well prepared. Would be back again to try other items as the menu changes to highlight what’s in season.

Overpriced and disappointing Anywhere where a member of staff explains every dish in great detail including lettuce leaves with a basic/dull dressing on has problems Nothing remotely like coke to drink but rather a limited and unusual/weird list of soft drinks. I’m all for trying something new but as the waitress herself said - sometimes you just want a coke. We ordered the beef twice as we were hungry and it was really small - the first time it came without and the second time with brisket (the best thing we ate) for no rhyme or reason - did they forget the first time round? Provenance is great but the food should also be interesting and tasty. Over £220 for lunch for 2 and only one of us was drinking alcohol. Back to the Ivy for me I’m afraid I feel rather than serving what customers want they are serving what they think customers should want! Pleasant service but food is disappointing and overpriced. 😞 not the birthday meal I was expecting. Oh I forgot - there were 2 desserts - yoghurt with sorrel (why?!) and ice cream with beef lard fudge. I would have loved any pudding except those - I was starving!!!

We had the seasonal sharing menu. Really excellent food and fantastic value for what we got.

I haven’t had an experience as beautiful as this one since Ibérica Manchester closed. What a wonderful atmosphere, I can’t recommend enough. Thank you Ana for making us feel so welcome and for recommending the beautiful wine from Georgia, muito obrigada!

This place is really special. Exceptional food and service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The team is clearly passionate about what they do and go above and beyond to make sure you have the best experience possible. Some of the best food I’ve ever eaten in Manchester! Amazing wine list, too (not surprising from the people behind Flawd!). Highly recommend. Huge thank you to Ana for making us feel so welcome and helping to make the night so special!

We went to this place couple of weeks ago and I loved it. Service was amazing and food was even better. We chose set menu and didn’t get disappointed.

Excellent food, wine and service

Emperors new clothes is a perfect description here. Just because you are told something is amazing, don't be fooled. It's quite a nice venue, staff, generally pleasant, but the food is not a patch on other restaurants in Manchester...such as Six by Nico, Spring Gardens...Sexy Fish, Maya, Fenix, Mana, or, Where the Light Gets in, Stockport. Honestly, up your game, here! I've been twice, once for lunch, which was 'ok' and then for an evening with a group of 8 people and the fact we got our taxi to stop at Maccies on the way home, really says it all. Expensive, nothing special, felt a bit robbed, and sorry to say, won't be returning. Hope you improve because I do wish any northern business every success and I'm sure you can do better 🙏🙏🙏. Best of luck!

I've been to many, many Michelin star and guide restaurants and this was really nothing special. The food generally was quite average and the restaurant extremely noisy. The real insult though was the £34 beef dish, cooked medium rare but the beef was way too chewy. The waiter noted it and it was still left on the bill with the comment "The chef cooked it how HE wanted it." Shame it wasn't how a customer wanted it! Very poor show.

Great service, food was hit and miss & expect to pay Michelin star prices. Not for me.

Most amazing dinner in MCR with one of the best service team I have ever met.

Superb from start to finish. There isn’t a thing I would have changed. Pure class!

On a recent trip to Manchester we had the privilege of spending an amazing evening at HigherGround. The food was exceptional as were the team. There was no rush, the restaurant was inviting and had the right level of buzz. The Wholemeal pasta with venison and red wine was to die for. Thoroughly recommend this restaurant.

Had an amazing experience, food & atmosphere so good but George our server was the icing on the cake! George was so attentive!

Higher Ground takes the experience of eating out to a higher plane. This is because of the energy, enthusiasm and expertise of a fantastic team of people. Using excellent ingredients many of them locally sourced the menu is quirky and inventive. That’s complemented by a wide choice of wines. We ate from the lunchtime a la carte menu, sharing as recommended and would single out the best oysters we can remember, and flavours of wild garlic, scallop roe, Manchester honey and English cheeses. It’s easy to see why Higher Ground is winning recognition and drawing in a wide range of diners.

Absolutely incredible food and experience here. Everything tasted amazing with first class ingredients and loved watching some of the dishes be cooked in front of us- would recommend sitting at the bar for that reason. Hope to be back soon!

Phenomenal food. Dish after dish of really great flavours. Very helpful and friendly team in beautiful venue. Great drinks selection too…

Excellent. Well mannered and well informed staff. The food is a new bench mark for quality.

We visited on Saturday as part of a large group for a birthday. The food & service were excellent. Nothing was too much trouble and there was so much food considering we were having a set menu. Atmosphere was building as we left, but our booking was quite early and it was relatively quiet when we visited. That good we re-booked for another birthday in June. Incredible wine menu as well.

Food is fantastic with some good opportunities to try new stuff or your classics reimagined. We sat at the bar, something I am fond of as you get a bit more of a personal experience. The couple sat next to us got a good bit of insight from the chef on their dishes however we were just given the plates with no dialogue. A bit disappointing as to me this is why you have seats at the pass. The wine selection is exhaustive however staff do a good job of helping you choose something and the wines certainly dont disappoint. The food is well seasoned, okay portions for a small plates restaurant, and you can tell effort is put in throughout. The highlight was desert, their pastry chef has it locked in. Atmosphere has a bit to be desired and like other reviews have stated food was very swift. Service was really good though.

Had a really nice meal here. The dishes were all very tasty and full of fresh ingredients. Some unusual things I hadn't tried before, like yellow beetroot. And the atmosphere is really cool. It's an interesting experience sitting at the bar and having the chefs directly hand your dishes over to you. The main drawback for me is the price. There's a lot of good small plates restaurants now in Manchester and this place is definitely up there. However it's sooo much more expensive. £50 more than our meals at Another Hand and Erst, £40 more expensive than Climat.

Fantastic meal with great service

Fabulous from start to finish. Every plate was full of flavour and cooked to perfection. Particularly enjoyed the fried artichokes, venison and the rhubarb dessert is a must try. We tried the Slovakian red as a recommendation, lovely!

So we had the pea fritters and the scallop followed by venison and the rhubarb and custard and the carmel tart. Washed down with a tasty Gammay While a chip in the plate meant that I can say it wasn't fautless every thing else was. Simply executed but truly faultless food. Great service relaxed surroundings a true 5 stars every day I'd say. Shout out too to Anna and the others knew thier stuff all too well.