James Martin (Deansgate)

• I did indeed have a negative perception of the place as it was in fact located in a casino and maybe not the right combination for a celebrity restaurant
• I thought it was a bit out dated but the food was telling me a different story
• It was cooked perfectly and had a tasty creamy texture which made you keep wanting for more but there was definitely no chilli kick
• Not a great deal of crab but it was visibly shredded throughout the portion
• 8.95) accompanied with black pudding and a tamarind
• The scallops were big in size and every bite was full of the tamarind flavour but maybe a fewer black pudding portions next time
• 26) both served with chunky chips
• They were both cooked to our liking (medium) but I thought the rib eye was a bit dry but the sun blushed tomato made up for it
• The chips were just your standard chunky chips which are my fav but the onion rings just didn't add much to the plate and the fact they look shop bought is not impressive
• * Hot sticky toffee pudding with toffee sauce and condensed milk ice cream (£
• 7) well well could this be the best sticky toffee pudding I've ever had
• Sticky and bubbling with toffee goodness
• The ice cream didn't melt too quick surprisingly and it went well with the toffee
• * White chocolate and whisky croissant butter pudding with malt ice cream (£
• Overall the desserts were the highlight of the evening followed by the risotto and the restaurant experience was casual so don't be hesitant to visit because of the location
• Being based within the 235 casino accessing the restaurant is always going to be a chore having to submit ID
• At least it keeps the kids out and there is free parking for casino members
• Situated on a mezzanine floor at the far end of the upper floor the first thing you notice are the stairs leading to the restaurant and the bright James Martin signs
• Ascending up the stairs a grand piano and the glass fronted meat cold room come into view with all of the different cuts of meat available from the meat market menu hanging in all its glory
• S a shame that the casino itself appears so lifeless and characterless with mismatched carpets and a dark moody atmosphere
• The dining room appeared silent as we were led to our table with six or seven other tables occupied
• Thank heavens the atmosphere picked up through the meal as the tables were quite close together
• You may remember I wrote about our trip to Neighbourhood which is now one of my firm favourite restaurants
• Well we also went to James Martin's restaurant while we were there but I got totally side tracked and forgot to write it up BUT better late than never aye
• Have dined here several times and never been unhappy with the food or service
• We all had the taster menu with matching wines and the extra cheese course with port
• My friend's husband is Italian and knows his Italian wines
• We were all so happy that we are coming back on Wednesday with two more friends for the Al a carte
• Well done to every one associated with this wonderful place
• We all want to come back when James is there and my Italian friends want him to come over to the real Italy to sample real Italian food
• The service and food was outstanding highly recommend James Martin (Deansgate)

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