The Sparrows, Green Quarter

Suggested as the dinner date pick.

Described as great by the commenter.

Visited after asking the question and says the food there was excellent.

Suggests The Sparrows as the top pick for the request.

Also names Sparrows as excellent in the same Michelin-guide suggestion.

Suggests this restaurant with no further detail.

Notes it leans Tyrolean, though an Italian friend rated its pasta highly.

Suggests this more upmarket place for its European-style pasta and dumpling dishes.

Names Sparrows as their all-time favourite and advises booking well ahead.

Recommends The Sparrows and points to its Michelin recognition as a reason to visit.

Rates it as one of two standout places in town, agreeing with earlier replies.

Had the opposite experience there; praised the cooking, drinks and attentive service.

Calls The Sparrows the best restaurant in central Manchester.

Found Sparrows disappointing: taste fine, but portions tiny and pricey.

Calls it brilliant, but dislikes the exposed ceiling ducting, which makes rooms feel cold.

Praises the creative food but notes the portions are small.

Named in the recommendation list for visitors looking for good food.

Lists Sparrows among unpretentious spots chosen for the food.

Calls Sparrows their favourite, praising the food and saying they always leave full.

Agrees with the recommendation and always chooses The Sparrows.

Describes The Sparrows as lovely and distinctive for an anniversary, praising the menu as impressive.

Recommends Sparrows but warns tables can be hard to get; calls it pricey yet praises the food, surroundings and vegetarian options.