Volta - Manchester

This cozy and intimate restaurant serves small plates that are well presented with quick and good service. While the food didn't meet my high expectations based... read more This cozy and intimate restaurant serves small plates that are well presented with quick and good service. While the food didn't meet my high expectations based on reviews, I will definitely return to try other dishes. The roast potatoes were outstanding, the shawarma was very good, and the pitta was soft and enjoyable. However, the steak was too charred for my taste, and I didn't care for the sauce. The halloumi was disappointing due to the sauce, and the courgette was bland and tough. The feta dip was okay but not something I would order again. I'm glad I took advantage of the 3 for £15 lunch offer available until 5pm on weekdays.

On a separate visit in the summer of 2023, I was disappointed with my experience at Volta. I had high expectations for the food, but it did not meet them. Altho... read more On a separate visit in the summer of 2023, I was disappointed with my experience at Volta. I had high expectations for the food, but it did not meet them. Although I had enjoyed a glass of cava there before and appreciated the nice atmosphere and seating options, my steak was overcooked and tough, the coffee was lacking in flavor, and the service was not up to par. I hope to give this restaurant another try in the future, but for now, I believe there are other restaurants in the area that offer better service and food quality.

Always great food, service and atmosphere. Would recommend for most occasions. read more Always great food, service and atmosphere. Would recommend for most occasions.

Another place which does great beer on Burton Road! Huzzah! I 've been to Volta a couple of times now, once to check it out and have a drink, and once for a mea... read more Another place which does great beer on Burton Road! Huzzah! I 've been to Volta a couple of times now, once to check it out and have a drink, and once for a meal with the in laws. They have a wide range of ales three on cask (I believe) and a number of keg offerings, from continental lager to lovely hoppy pales. The decor is relaxed, vintage and classic, reminding me of a small underground continental bar. Their food menu is wonderful, lots of various nibbles/ 'small plates ' and cheese boards to share. A special mention has to go to their pork belly, which was absolutely divine, and perfect to share so it doesn 't become too overwhelming. The star of the show for me, though, was the hanger steak, which I had cooked rare. Insanely flavoursome and tender, I 'm going to go out on a limb and say that this was the best steak I 've tried so far. My partner was a bit less impressed with his dexter steak, and both he and the father in law said that they wanted to come back again so they could get the hanger steak themselves. The staff are attentive, personable, and very knowledgeable about what they 're serving. There 's no reason for me not to give it full marks, so well done Volta! I think it 's a marvellous addition to Burton Road, and judging by how busy it seems to be all the time, so do my neighbours.

Volta is a really cool little bar in on Burton Road in Didsbury, offering some good ales and a range of cocktails. It is fairly minimalistic in that the decor i... read more Volta is a really cool little bar in on Burton Road in Didsbury, offering some good ales and a range of cocktails. It is fairly minimalistic in that the decor is simple, it's not got a crazy hipster set up to it where drink come served in an elf's hat or with flying saucers on top, just a good solid drink in a glass. I had the Camden Pale Ale on this visit but members of the group had rum and cokes, vodka and cokes and a few had glasses of wine. Staff were friendly and I'd actually been in earlier that day to grab a coffee to go (they don't usually do that but made one for me) and to check when they were open until as it struck me as the perfect after spot to our event at Reserve Wines (it was). I only stayed for 1 drink with the Yelpers but everyone seemed to enjoy the place, the atmosphere and of course each others company! Didsbury is just a lovely area and it's great to see no shortage of brilliant local businesses opening up and doing well! Volta is one of them!