El Gato Negro Manchester

Greater Manchester, Manchester - Spanish - Restaurant - ££

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

The triple-decker delights of the original 'black cat' seem almost quaint given chef-patron Simon Shaw's subsequent adventures (two more El Gatos, plus Med-inspired Canto and Middle-Eastern Habas, both elsewhere in Manchester). But King Street's top-floor terrace, open kitchen on the middle floor and darkling street-level tapas bar offer both a whisper of glamour and a reliable hand in the kitchen; years of in-house experience with solid Spanish ingredients pays off handsomely on the plate. Charcuterie boards are all killer, no filler, with sweet notes from honey and quince jam, while tapas are characterised by rich saucing and plenty of punch – try smoky grilled lamb skewers with both butter bean houmous and harissa yoghurt, or asparagus with intense romesco sauce and Idiazabal cheese. For zing, look to octopus with new potatoes, capers and shallots, plus a glass of white Rioja from the Iberian-led wine list. For afters, sticky toffee cake is a seriously sweet proposition, or yo...

The triple-decker delights of the original 'black cat' seem almost quaint given chef-patron Simon Shaw's subsequent adventures (two more El Gatos, plus Med-inspired Canto and Middle-Eastern Habas, both elsewhere in Manchester). But King Street's top-floor terrace, open kitchen on the middle floor and darkling street-level tapas bar offer both a whisper of glamour and a reliable hand in the kitchen; years of in-house experience with solid Spanish ingredients pays off handsomely on the plate. Charcuterie boards are all killer, no filler, with sweet notes from honey and quince jam, while tapas are characterised by rich saucing and plenty of punch – try smoky grilled lamb skewers with both butter bean houmous and harissa yoghurt, or asparagus with intense romesco sauce and Idiazabal cheese. For zing, look to octopus with new potatoes, capers and shallots, plus a glass of white Rioja from the Iberian-led wine list. For afters, sticky toffee cake is a seriously sweet proposition, or you could go for baked vanilla cheeesecake with Biscoff sauce. Amiable service can be administered in Spanish, if required.

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VENUE DETAILS

52 King Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M2 4LYGB

0161 694 8585

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OTHER INFORMATION

Private dining room, Separate bar, Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Family friendly

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