William Sitwell reviews Climat, Manchester: ‘You leave the place grateful for the miracle of wine’
For our critic, the light-filled rooftop restaurant was confident and civilised, and for every plate of cheese came another carafe...

For our critic, the light-filled rooftop restaurant was confident and civilised, and for every plate of cheese came another carafe...
From those lamb fritte to perfect pasta and OTT puds, this is simply lunchtime heaven
Our critic is won over by fine fare and stellar service at this traditional pub with attitude
The disco food is a decidedly decorative afterthought at this selfie-favouring 'celeb haunt' – which knows its audience
For storytelling served up on a plate, sample the culinary delights of Cosworth Park
Charming, well-lit and self-assured, this Edinburgh gem made the perfect setting for university reminiscing
Chef Claude Bosi’s new abode goes big on adventure, innovation and fun – as long as you can afford it
Planting a firm flag of assured confidence, the couple behind this dainty restaurant are brave, risk-taking self-believers
They’re late to the party and cornering a crowded market, perhaps – but then this never stopped anyone
Oddly the Eton mess is the star of this flavourful but too decorous meal. Did they see me coming?
As a long-time fan, I was determined to enjoy Alexis Gauthier's new vegan restaurant. That was until I ate there
Seated at the perfectly lofty counter, my taste buds were tickled by British produce with Scandi flair
One dish at this establishment took me back to my late teens when I worked in India – and it did not disappoint
The chefs seem to approach plating up with the same precision as one pins a tail on a donkey while blindfolded
It’s bang on trend with sharing plates and a mix of ‘dirty’ food: fried chicken and banoffee pud
The third restaurant from chef Tomos Parry continues to showcase his love for Welsh produce and Spanish technique
The distance from farm to fork is mere yards, and the 120-acre lot also features a bakery, micro-brewery and pottery crafted from leftovers
The butter chicken was a gloriously lively, zesty plate; the tadka dal the most perfectly soupy, spicy version
The lobster halves were cooked to perfection – soft, juicy, fabulously fresh – revelling in their sauces
This third branch is jolly, breezy, upbeat and very enticing – and they do wonderful things to new potatoes, too