I tried one of the best restaurants in Manchester and it didn't disappoint
I tried Tender’s new autumn menu and it was one of the best dinner experiences I’ve ever had.
Located inside The Stock Exchange Hotel, Tender by Niall Keating (a chef who has won two Michelin stars) offers a true dining experience that you won’t be forgetting any time soon.
The food is crafted using the best ingredients of the season, the new dinner menu is the latest evolution of Niall Keating’s culinary vision for tender.
With big, bold sharing plates sitting alongside stunning dishes for one and a new small plates menu, there’s lots to love about this seasonal collection full of the warmth and joy of Autumn - a true reflection of Keating’s approach: considered, creative and utterly delicious.
The new ‘dishes for one’ collection is brimming with flavour and seasonal dishes that balance elegance and comfort. Hearty plates like the local venison served with roasted black mission fig, blackberries, pearl barley and port jus showcase the depth of seasonal flavours, whilst there is still space for delicate seafood like the John Dory with charred leek and roasted scottish scallop and sea urchin beurre blanc.
I tried the Pumpkin Ravioli to start which was cooked to perfection and was so delicious that I could have eaten many, many more.
For my main, I had pearl barley risotto, charred leeks, salsify, hispi cabbage, fennel & confit lemon. This dish was creamy and rich, working perfectly with the paired wine.
To finish, you can find a selection of desserts that are 100% worth saving space for.
I tried the delicately poached pear with caramel, tonka bean and vanilla ice cream, which offered a combination that felt both comforting and quietly luxurious.
This dessert was light and satisfying with a beautiful mix of flavours from the combination of the caramel and pear.
Dinner is served at tender from Wednesday - Saturday 6pm - 9.30pm.
You can try the eight course tasting menu is served in Stock Exchange Hotel’s exceptional private dining room, The Bank. Available from £140 per person, with wine pairings from £110 per person.
Make sure to head down to The Stock Exchange Hotel and try one of the best restaurants in Manchester!