Hispi

Exceptional service! The staff are wonderful. Helpful, friendly and really know their recommendations. We had a delicious meal and can’t thank them enough. We are looking forward to dining here again throughly enjoyed our visit. A big thank you to the chefs we really appreciated the meals you prepared. Left very full and happy. Thank you for making our visit so lovely.

★★★★★ A Fantastic Neighbourhood Gem Hispi in Didsbury completely lives up to its excellent reputation. We had a wonderful evening from start to finish. The food was absolutely excellent – beautifully presented, full of flavour, and clearly made with high-quality, fresh ingredients. It's the kind of inventive cooking that makes every bite a pleasure. We were also impressed by the very good wine selection, which offered some interesting choices that perfectly complemented our meal. The service was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable without being overbearing – truly good service all around. Its central location in Didsbury is perfect, right in the heart of the village with great access to other bars and shops. A major bonus for drivers is the 90 minutes of free parking right outside, which makes popping in for a fantastic lunch or dinner incredibly easy. We can't wait to return!

A wonderful celebration for my mums 80th this evening! I’m adding to the reviews because they prompted me to book. Make a reservation - you won’t be disappointed! Lots of vegan and vegetarian options too which might not be immediately obvious looking at their website and lots of lovely no alcohol cocktails. Best of all, the staff were so lovely with my little boy Freddie. He was made to feel very welcome and loved the experience as much as we did. Thank you all so much.

Tried Hispi in Didsbury, and what a very pleasant surprise. Not been before, didn't know what to expect but we were both VERY impressed. Lovely atmosphere, friendly & attentive service, and great food ( off Xmas Festive Lunch menu). Will definitely be going back in the New Year 👍

Overall the food was tasty, but the cost is super inflated for its value. Me and my partner are both vegans and I paid £46 for a beetroot salad and the roasted mushroom. Say, £23 for a chunky cut beetroot with two nuts and £23 for a sliced mushroom covered with crispy bits of kale is just too much money… granted it was tasty, but the plating and cooking didnt seem overly complex so I don’t see how they can justify this cost. We paid £118 (inc service charge) for two starters, two mains and one small/one large glass of wine, and while the food was great, thats an unreasonable price, especially when its all vegan. Itd be a hard sell to a non-meat eater for that reason.

First time eating here-I went for my birthday and it was perfect from start to finish. Sea bass was the best fish I’ve had in a long time, all the food was amazing. I had some food requirements that they didn’t know ahead of time, yet the staff were so lovely and accommodating. I dined and felt like a Queen. Will be back for sure

I’ve been living in Manchester for two years now, and I think it’s safe to say that the meal I had at Hispi was one of the most memorable I’ve had in that time — if not the most memorable. One of the reasons we chose this spot was their separate gluten-free menu, and we decided to celebrate my mum’s birthday here. Without a doubt, we left incredibly happy and are already dreaming about our next visit. From the photos, all dishes except for the Chicken Schnitzel (photo 2) and Strawberries and Cream (photo 3) were gluten-free. We went with the 3-course menu from the main menu, but I’m definitely planning to come back and try their bistro menu as well. For starters, we ordered the Lamb’s Breast, Chestnut Mushroom Pâté, and Roast Beetroot Salad. Each one was packed with flavour, and we genuinely had to stop ourselves from finishing them too quickly. For mains, we chose the Wild Halibut and the Chicken Schnitzel with Garlic & Parsley Butter. The halibut was perfectly cooked — one of the best fish dishes I’ve had in ages. The risotto underneath was equally divine. I’m glad I picked it, though I did try the schnitzel as well, and it was also absolutely delicious. We also shared a side of Truffle and Parmesan Chips, and I don’t think I’ve ever had chips so thoughtfully prepared. Next time, I’ll probably order two portions if I’m not dining solo — they’re that good! Now onto one of the best parts of the meal — dessert (aka the last kiss). We had the Vanilla Crème Brûlée, Honeycomb Ice Cream, and Strawberries and Cream. The crème brûlée was easily one of the best I’ve had in my life. Even though the portion was generous, we shared it — and I still found myself wishing for more. As it was my mum’s birthday, I noted it when booking. During dessert, we were surprised with a sweet little gesture — they brought over some Malted Tea & Whiskey Fudge, which meant a lot to us. Thank you for such thoughtful hospitality. We paired our meal with a lovely bottle of Shiraz, which added a perfect touch to an already special evening. The total came to £227, and honestly it was one of the best £227 I’ve ever spent. A special thanks to our server Hannah, who was incredibly warm, friendly, and attentive throughout. Thank you again to the whole team for making the night so special. Can’t wait to return!

A fantastic restaurant with amazing and attentive staff, our first visit and we all had the taster menu with the wine flight which was all outstanding.

I've seen this place so many times but had never ventured in until now. Word of wisdom it always looks shut but if you try the door they are in fact open. Treating my best friend to a day out I took her here for lunch . Trying the grey door we walked in to be asked if we had a booking. Looking around the them empty restaurant we shook our heads. A really friendly waitress then kindly asked where we'd like to sit. We opted for up the steps where the light came in . The place had a very clean modern look about it with an open kitchen. A gent provided us with some menus, representing the lunch specials x2 courses £20, standard menu, specials and drinks. Everything was completely to my taste, fish, duck , veggie and meat dishes with European flavours . We took awhile deciding what we wanted as there were too many tasty dishes. While we waited some fresh foccacia bread was served. Delish! Eventually we both chose the beetroot salad and a pan fried Sea Bream with curried lentils and minted cucumber . To drink we had a strawberry lemonade I think? The salad was beautifully presented with juicy sweet beetroot, flavoured walnuts and creaminess. It was so delicious . Following from this the fish was beautifully cooked with crispy skin, lovely soft lentils and refreshing cucumber and carrot . Although it didn't look alot on the plate the portion was spot on especially after a heavy night of wine. Overall the service was impeccable, food beautiful and a lovely setting. I'd definitely return .

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM delicious! Went for the 3 course prix fixe lunch here which for £19 is great value for the quality. I really liked my chicken liver pate starter - perfect amount of pate to bread! Friend also liked her swede-based starter - she was loving the smoked garlic. We both got the featherblade for our main and it reminded us of veal cheeks in San Sebastian and if I comparing something to San Sebastian then you know I really enjoyed it. The truffle parmesan chips I never wanted to end. I was full and technically am on a diet so shouldn't have ordered dessert but genuinely wanted to give this place more money so tried a smoked pineapple dish that was lovely too. Will def be back and everyone else should go too.

I've been sat on a voucher for lunch for 2 at Hispi since the Kickstarter ended in July. With a use by date of 2017 I wasn't in a huge rush to use it but, with my mum visiting Manchester for her birthday recently, it seemed like the perfect time to use it. The space is beautiful, set just at the edge of Didsbury Village, with bright dining areas split across two levels, giving it a contemporary but cozy feeling. Despite being late (thanks a lot Transport for Greater Manchester and your poor journey planner...) we were welcomed with a smile and shown to our table. Not long after we were handed our menus, we were also presented with a glass of prosecco, proving it doesn't hurt to mention a birthday or special occasion when booking! It was a lovely touch which made the meal even more memorable. Bread and butter were also bought to the table, another unexpected extra, which gave us something to nibble on before our meals started to arrive. No matter whether you like the food at Hispi or not - and let's face it, you'll enjoy it - the presentation alone is worth noting. Every plate was beautifully presented, even the braised featherblade, which isn't an easy dish to prettify! The gin cured sea trout in particular is worth ordering for the colours and composition alone. I started with the mozzarella with hazelnuts and celeriac, which was tasty, if a little bit sweet for my taste; the hazelnut butter especially overpowered the gentle mozzarella if not balanced correctly on the fork. For main, I couldn't look past the braised featherblade, which came with mushroom puree and truffle & parmesan chips. The meat itself was simply stunning, completely melting on the plate, and working well with its surrounding ingredients. Dessert of dark chocolate mousse, pistachio sponge and milk granita was really well balanced, but totally outshone by the eccles cake - what a signature dish! Service was friendly throughout, especially as we only spent money on a bottle of wine (c.£16), and provided us with a special birthday meal. I think Hispi is really well priced for the consistently excellent quality of food and cooking, so I'm sure to be back in the future.

I didn't have any expectations as I don't know anyone that had been, although the menu sounded really interesting which made me visit. Honestly this is some of the best food I have had in a long time and I have eaten at many high end restaurants around the world. It was just so satisfying right from the start, the patè and burrata starters were unbelievable and if you have never had burrata you are not going to find a much better prepared dish then the one at hispi. The beef featherblade was also a star dish, that onion purée was perfect just the right level of sweetness. Desserts were excellent and service was warm and friendly. They have a really strong team, keep up the good work. 2 people, 3 courses and bread, glass of wine (very large!) G&T and a few soft drinks. £95 without service.