The best restaurants serving Other european-cuisines food in Manchester North West

I must admit, I originally came here out of curiosity to read the negative review mentioned by another reviewer. I’m a bit ashamed that my intrigue outweighed the desire to rate a local gem that has been feeding my family for many months! So here I am, finally leaving my thoughts—especially after having a laugh at the "award-winning chef’s" critique. Stretford Canteen is exactly what this town needed: a cosy spot with real character, where you can enjoy a great brunch or dinner. Their concept has clearly proven successful, and their consistency is undoubtedly one of the keys to that success. There’s a brilliant balance of familiar “go-to” dishes alongside fresh additions to the menu. This means returning customers, like us, can always count on our favourites while being pleasantly surprised by new offerings. The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, and intimate, yet we’ve always felt welcome with our kids in tow—even with our noisy little crew. It’s a rarity to find a small venue where you feel completely at ease as a family, but Stretford Canteen has nailed it. They also offer a great selection of drinks and a varied menu to cater to everyone’s tastes. Brunch is our favourite; the menu is customisable to an extent, and we always leave completely satisfied. Now, I’d like to address the negative review I came across. I pride myself on writing honest and constructive reviews, so I hope this will be helpful to others. If your priority is massive portions at bargain prices, then no, this isn’t the place for you—perhaps an all-you-can-eat chinese buffet is a better option. However, in my experience, the portions here are perfectly reasonable. The brunch is consistently filling, and I have to give a special mention to the Sunday prix fixe menu, which is excellent value. The prices, in my view, reflect the quality of the ingredients and the overall experience. They also reflect the unfortunate economic climate we’re all living in, with inflation and skyrocketing import costs. Let’s face it: complaining about food prices at this stage feels futile, should have thought about it back in 2016! Personally, I’d rather skip a meal out elsewhere and come to Stretford Canteen than spend £15 on a bland, pre-packaged burger at a pub. At least here, the food is worth every penny. It’s also worth noting that businesses that haven’t adapted to these challenging times are either (a) closed, (b) sacrificing quality, or (c) serving smaller portions. Stretford Canteen has found the perfect formula to not only survive but thrive—and that’s impressive given the tough economy and the disruption caused by major local roadworks. Finally, I want to touch on the French inspiration in their cuisine. As someone who has lived in France and worked with French clients, I think they do an excellent job of capturing the spirit of French cooking while giving dishes their own twist. I doubt anyone familiar with French cuisine would take offense—after all, even French Michelin-starred chefs like Etchebest have taken liberties with other traditions (with insulting versions of carbonara and bolognaise!). In summary, Stretford Canteen is a local treasure that deserves recognition. It’s a welcoming space with consistently great food, friendly service, and a menu that keeps us coming back again and again.

A la más increíble selección de pasteles recién horneados y deliciosos sándwiches No voy a almorzar en ningún otro sitio y no puedo recomendar esta joya escondida 💎 Algunos de los hombres son fáciles de ver, lo que siempre es una ventaja

Solo he estado por un café los alimentos caros no les pagarían precios, así que tomé un café allí, fui a pagarlo, decía en el menú £ 2. 60 para pagar. Cuando el caballero labraba, era de 3 libras. 20 , cuando pregunté por qué dijo que cobran 60 peniques por la leche, me negué a pagar eso, así que se lo quitó, también es tarjeta solamente y personalmente prefiero pagar en efectivo, los cafés bien, pero hay lugares más baratos, bastante un gerente, ya sea cucharas por ejemplo así que tiendo a ir a esos lugares y aceptan efectivo a diferencia de Nordie así que para evitar ir allí.

The Ferrero rocher chocolate ice cream was absolutely delicious. It was beautifully presented with a chocolate and hazelnut ice cream and a drizzle of raspberry, which added a nice balance of sweetness and tartness. The service from Narender was excellent. Overall, it was indulgent and satisfying-definitely a treat l'd order again.

A friend and I who’ve been to the old place many times in the past, and the new ground floor restaurant is lovely. The food and service were as good as ever, and I feel a bit mean only giving 4 stars for atmosphere, but that’s just because it was early lunch. The meat mixed starter platter for two was really good - a real mix of interesting flavours, and surprisingly filling! The mains were exactly what we keep going back for, and the price per person would’ve been about the £30 mark, but I got a nice bottle of wine between us. Marvellous.

Our favourite restaurant in Manchester. The kindest staff and the most delicious food.

Really excellent place for Sunday lunch.

Food and atmosphere excellent- would recommend. We opted for the a la carte rather than tasting menu, all three dishes and sides were excellent - highlight for me was the steak tartare. We seem to run in to problems not with service per se, there was some issue with food ticket system which meant a delay between starter and main which was considerable, staff were apologetic and a free round of drinks was offered which mitigated the problem. We did wait 30 mins to be seated at our table and had a drink in the bar area whilst we waited, this might not be an issue for some folk but personally I prefer to be seated at my booking time. A few small issues which didn’t detract from the overall experience, and still rated the food and overall experience highly!

Just had lunch here, was a really nice place. The staff were very kind and helpful, the food came quickly and was very nice too. I was a bit gutted as my friend got a mixed grill which trumped my chicken and avocado. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

Fantastic food, incredibly friendly staff, very quick service. Our server made sure that none of our food had allergens.

Average. Ok for lunchtime. I had the jackfruit and black bean chillie which had the heat but not the depth of flavour. Not much more I can say about the place. It was ok.

Two portions of most of dishes it's enough for two adults and four little kids. Home made food looks great and taste even better. My little ones just love the place. Friendly atmosphere, good quality meals made with afford and hart. Highly recommend

Food was great except the eggs,they were undercooked

Been going here for years. Food is always very good. High quality ingredients, cooked well and served by decent, friendly staff.

Lovely food. Basic but tasty. The coffee is a little bitter Fantastic service through. Overall, it feels a bit.. basic.. compared to the general vibe of Deansgate these days but does the job.