Manna review by Damon Vosper Singleton
Took the veggie other half to Manna as a birthday treat. Other half very pleased, but being a vegetarian means they have slightly lower expectations of food.
I found the new decor, with the ever-so-slightly sinister wallpaper, very pleasing, although the menu and atmosphere did not live up to expectations. The aperitifs were fine, but nothing special, and there were highlights amongst the food - the oriental twist on falafel was good - but also some disappointments. The red onion gravy served with my mushroom pie and mash was jarringly oversweet, and the "Aubergine pockets" starter was little more than the standard aubergine-with-tomato-and-goat's-cheese veggie staple.
The biggest disappointment was that the already overcrowded restaurant was oppressively noisy. We relaxed a huge amount once one party beside us had left and the noice level decreased, but this relief was short-lived. The fact that too many tables had been jammed in to the space also meant that my chair was repeatedly kicked by the serving staff as they passed. We were seated in the main thoroughfare of the restaurant, and asked to move, but apparently this was not possible. Other twosomes managed to relocate to find more comfortable tables - we missed our chance.
I might go back if I want to earn more Brownie points, but it's unlikely.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Overall rating 
Food 5 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 5
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