Elnecot, Ancoats
20 people recommendvia r/manchester21 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people who discuss Elnecot recommend it, and several diners praise the Sunday roast. General service also receives praise, and two commenters mention good drinks deals. A couple of people find it reasonably priced, while others describe a relaxed or quiet atmosphere. One diner, though, questions the service and finds the Yorkshire puddings slightly over-charred, while still calling the restaurant good.
Address
Elnecot, Cutting Room Square, 41 Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6AJ, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Sunday roast, Yorkshire puddings
- Best for
- Vegetarian
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Dee-licious0288 in r/manchester · Sep 2025taste
Suggests Elnecott for roast dinners and lamb.
- Recommendsu/Maleficent-Fun-6744 in r/manchester · Mar 2026
Likes this Ancoats venue, its food and its bottomless drinks offer.
- Recommendsu/Early_Tree_8671 in r/manchester · Mar 2026value
Calls the Elnecot brunch deal an absolute bargain.
- Recommendsu/manfacedstinkbug82 in r/manchester · Sep 2026
Suggested as a more unusual, memorable choice for someone wanting something different.
- Recommendsu/nik0lias in r/manchester · Aug 2025
Lists it under fancier places to eat.
- Recommendsu/Specialist-Bee9565 in r/manchester · Jun 2024taste
Had only the Sunday roast there and described it as phenomenal.
- Recommendsu/cheese_fancier in r/manchester · May 2024taste
Agrees with the Elnecot praise and calls it great.
- Recommendsu/Few-Bet-5359 in r/manchester · Nov 2023taste
Says Elnecot is superb and reasonably priced.
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- Recommendsu/NotWellBitch420 in r/manchester · May 2024taste
Rates Elnecot as their best meal in Manchester and praises the wine pairings.
- Recommendsu/Oreckz in r/manchester · Apr 2026
Reports consistently positive experiences there over time.
- Recommendsu/ThySmithy in r/manchester · Feb 2025
Suggests this among a short list of places, with no detail.
- Recommendsu/Historical_Ad_5669 in r/manchester · Jun 2024
Suggests Kala, Elnecot or Street Urchin.
- Recommendsu/Goldenhand74 in r/manchester · Mar 2024taste
Listed among Northern Quarter spots for modern-style food.
- Recommendsu/Emotional-Hunt-9573 in r/manchester · Aug 2026taste
Calls Elnecot tasty, with good drinks deals and a quiet atmosphere, and says nearby places are good too.
- Recommendsu/JimgitoRPO in r/manchester · Jan 2026
Visited and picked Elnecot as their favourite of the places tried.
- Mixedu/ChickenKatsuu in r/manchester · Jan 2026taste
Food is good, but past service felt questionable and the Yorkshire puddings were a bit over-charred.
- Recommendsu/ActualHand9873 in r/manchester · Jun 2024service
Praises Elnecot's relaxed atmosphere, top service, food and Sunday roast.
- Recommendsu/TatyGGTV in r/manchester · Jun 2024variety
Says this place has solid vegan and vegetarian choices, ahead of other small-plates restaurants.
- Recommendsu/jmeni92 in r/manchester · May 2024taste
Says Elnecot's Sunday roast is outstanding.
- Recommendsu/Impossible_Bet_3986 in r/manchester · Jan 2024taste
Agrees with the Elnecot pick and says its Yorkshire puddings are reason enough to visit.
- Recommendsu/Hufflepuffleist in r/manchester · Nov 2023
Agrees the earlier pick is very good.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.