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Bistro West 156

156 Burton Road | West Didsbury, Manchester M20 1LH, England
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Ranked #25 of 972 restaurants in Manchester
Price range: $13 - $50
Cuisines: European, Bistro
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Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Description: Bistro West 156 restaurant is a shining star in the thriving restaurant scene on Burton Road in Manchester���s West Didsbury, a quirky corner that���s a foodie heaven not all that far from where the M60 and the M56 part company. Bistro West 156���s pocket-friendly traditional cooking cuts out all the malarkey to deliver modern British cuisine, the real food that loyal fans adore. The rustic dining room with its granite topped tables, blackboard specials and changing local art displays sets a relaxed tone for easy lunches and suppers. While the food may be fine dining level, the ambience is bistro informal from terrific breakfasts right through to the last sip of dessert wine. Everything is homemade, and customer favourites include superbly cooked comfort classics like fish pie, chicken Kiev and Bistro West 156���s very own melting chocolate pudding. You will succumb. The warm welcome and tables outside entice you to linger.
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lancashire
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27 reviews 27 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

Because our favourite restaurant in Didsbury never disappoints. Imaginative menu - food of excellent quality - personal service. We have been to most places in and around Burton Road but keep getting the calling back to Bistro West 156. Enough said - be there tomorrow.

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See 2 more reviews by BARGEE for Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

Saturday was our first visit to Bistro West despite having lived in Didsbury for close to 3 years. Such was the quality of our meal; we’re already planning our return Our table was booked for 4 people at 7pm on Saturday night and the party consisted of myself, my wife and also my parents who were visiting for the weekend.... More

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Manchester
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

This Bistro is simply wonderful - don't bother going anywhere else, you will only be disappointed!! We visited on the 17.04.13 for my sister's birthday, and all courses were out of this world. The service is friendly, and our waiter went the extra mile to help us choose things, and put a candle on my sister's dessert!!! Simply culinary genius,... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

Having lived in didsbury previously for 7 years and having moved away three years ago it was a pleasure to go back. Although the menu has changed the salt and pepper squid with chilli was still on the menu. A firm favourite that was magnificent before but seems to have improved. I believe the same chef has been at Bistro... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

Very small intimate restaurant. I have only ever been for lunch, which is always fantastic.I would not recommend a large group going as the venue is small, but the food is amazing and good value. My favourite restaurant in West Didsbury and highly recommended

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

Visited the Bistro early doors on a surprisingly quiet Monday night as a table of 6 (we go here a lot and its always busy - maybe the weather?). We always have a good experience here but this was exceptional even by their standards. The stars of the show were the Blacksticks Cheese Souffle starter and the lamb main -... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

I visited this restaurant withy friend to celebrate her birthday. We both took advantage of the two courses for £20. We both had the chilli squid to start with and then I had the sweet potato tagine and my friend had the piri piri chicken. There were also 2 specials available. The service was prompt and polite and the food... More

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St. Albans, United Kingdom
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26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

I'd made a couple of attempts to get in here before but always found it booked - it only has 28 covers so booking is essential! I managed to get a table last minute so i was pleased and being mid week they were running a set menu. I started with squid and continued with piri chicken and both were... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

We visited early evening and had the special deal of 2 courses for £20. The menu was varied and there was also a blackboard of dishes of the day. The food was absolutely gorgeous. I had a smoked salmon and cod pancake which was delicious and came with beautiful fresh green vegetables so it looked lovely on the plate. Others... More

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Macclesfield, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2013

Visited this restaurant yesterday evening and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. Our waitress was excellent and nothing was too much trouble, i can not praise this restaurant enough it is a must try! The Lamb is out of this world and i could have happily eaten it twice but i am glad i didn't as the... More

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