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All-day dining in the Deansgate Square development, with a top kitchen team under chef under Sam Grainger (from Belzan and Madre in Liverpool) knocking out classy versions of straightforward dishes. The Observer's Jay Rayner was impressed by his meal here.

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Summary

£62
  £££
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

In the Deansgate Square development, this April 2024 newcomer is, they say, inspired by both US-style diners and Parisian bistros to offer a relaxed all-day dining experience. No survey feedback as yet, but in his early April 2024 review, the Observer’s Jay Rayner was impressed: “What you will not get are gimmicks… Nothing is spun. What you read on the menu is exactly what you get”.

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5 Owen Street, Deansgate Square,, Manchester, M15 4YB

Medlock Canteen Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Medlock Canteen Restaurant in M15, Manchester by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Medlock Canteen restaurant.
Stephen C
A mixed bag. Starters very good. Fish and c...
Reviewed 4 months, 25 days ago

"A mixed bag. Starters very good. Fish and chicken very good. Fries were overcooked. Had to wait ages for dessert. "

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What the Newspaper Critics are saying

The Observer

Jay Rayner thoroughly approved of this new all-day venture in Manchester’s Deansgate Square development, a “smart, utilitarian” place which describes itself as “a cross between a French bistro and an American diner” and offers “familiar dishes that are the best versions of themselves”.

“What you will not get are gimmicks or spins or, God help us, twists. Nothing is twisted. Nothing is spun. What you read on the menu is exactly what you get.”

A case in point was the rotisserie chicken: “no special rubs or sauces”, just dark, sticky, deeply savoury gravy – “the best kind”, according to Jay. “Even if you don’t order any chicken, order that and pour it over everything. Pour it over a friend.”

Rhubarb pie, cooked in a deep fryer, is “a school dinner pudding raised to a place of glory and wonder. You could easily get yourself through double maths thinking it.” 

Jay Rayner - 2024-04-29

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£7.50 £16.00 £8.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £30.00
Filter Coffee £2.50
Extras  
Bread £6.00
Service 12.50%
5 Owen Street, Deansgate Square,, Manchester, M15 4YB
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm
Thursday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm
Friday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm
Saturday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm
Sunday12 pm‑5:30 pm

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