Papa G's Grill and Bar

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The Printworks,
27 Withy Grove,
Printworks,
Manchester,
M4 2BS

(0161) 834 8668 

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Reviewer laticsforlife
25/08/2010
Went as part of Groupon deal, so much cheaper than full price. Only reason for not giving 5* is the price, as can cost quite a lot when totted up.

Food 5* - no complaints, all hot, all delivered timely, all cooked well, all very tasty.
Service 5*, attentive staff, chatty knowledgeable of menu product, never kept waiting, always busy and hard at it.
Ambiance - 5*, nice greek music played throughout.

Flat bread (£5.45 per 2) is very nice but it means you are having 2 starters and paying for it. Great on the deal tho'

All starters nice; ribs (one rib but huge with lots of meat and sauce on it) excellent.

Mains - Kleftiko very nice; Souvlaki (skewers) also good, with chunks chips, all good.

Didn't try desserts as too full, instead the offer gave us liqueur coffees and as 1 of our party didn't want they allowed us to have hot chocolate instead at no extra cost.

Would recommend just for the staff being so nice (took order without writing it down, very confident).

Without the deal you would likely spend £30 a head.
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Reviewer EmaBeanie
26/07/2010
My husband and I dined At Papa G's on Saturday night. Since having two children we don’t get out much so when we do we insist of having a great time!

Needless to say we both had a really good night.

It was such a refreshing change to find a restaurant offering a different type of cuisine rather than the normal curries, chinese, pizza and pasta.

We both loved the meze starter in particular. Very authentic!

We will definitely go back.
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Reviewer jackthelad
08/07/2010
Come on? Worst hoummus you've ever tasted. Do me a favour! If you compare it to shop bought stuff from the supermarket then yes it does taste different. But these guys are Greeks! I think they know what hoummus is supposed to taste like? And the manager's reaction was probably one of disgust but he still answered you politely. This is a fantastic restaurant on every level. It's relaxed, stylish with friendly staff. And that's without commenting on the food! I have had (along with my girlfriend) whilst I have dined there; flatbreads with dips (including the hoummus which was delicious), mixed platter where everything was bursting with flavour and delicious - and clearly freshly cooked, beef stifado - one of the nicest meals I have ever eaten, moussaka - really unxious and warming, lamb kleftiko where the meat fell off the bone, so much so I barely used my knife and fork! I could go on. Bottom line, the food is authentic, fresh and amazingly tasty. The 'secret sauce' on each table goes with literally anything. They should sell the stuff it'd be a hit. But that's the thing with Papa G's Grill and Bar, it's all about the food. They're not interested in commercial nonsense like the majority of food places in the Printworks. I beg you to go back and have a re-think as Papa G's Grill and Bar is fantastic and at least deserves a second chance - not that one is required. If I'm in Manchester shopping or whatever, I always stop by Papa G's and will continue to do so. The staff are polite, know their stuff and nothing seems to be a problem for them. The manager deserves a pat on the back as he runs a slick restaurant and is always extremely friendly. Try Papa G's Grill and Bar, whatever you order, I guarantee it will be very, very tasty!
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Reviewer vmcdade
06/07/2010
I also had the pleasure of visiting Papa G's this weekend to celebrate a friends birthday. At first I was a bit dubious about what to expect, as many of the chain restaurants in the Print-works are renowned for their microwaved meals. However, I was soon reassured when the first lot of nibbles arrived. Bread and dips were beautifully presented, and tasted amazing especially the aubergine and garlic dip - yummy! I then began to feel adventurous and started to dip in things that I wouldn't normally and my delight were all fabulous. We also tried the spicy sausages which were delicious too. For main course we had a Greek salad served with chicken kebabs - amazing and healthy. Oops, I forgot to mention the big fat homemade chips which my husband loved!
Service was good as waiters were extremely attentive and knew when questioned about the food. The atmosphere was perfect for the occasion and it was nice to see the chefs at work in the open kitchen. I also have to say that the children's library is a brilliant idea, even though I don't have children. I am sure this restaurant will go far as it offers customers the chance to try good Greek food and also offers a range of English dishes for people feeling less adventurous. I will definately recommend this restaurant to others and I am looking forward to returning myself.
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Reviewer Philton
03/07/2010
Much better than all the corporate rubbish nearby. Good authentic food with friendly staff in a nice setting. Would certainly recommend to anyone for pre or post cinema and will come back when in this part of town. Well done and good luck.
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Reviewer sarahsimpson
16/06/2010
Simply amazing! We loved it, the service was outstanding - the staff really are an asset to Papa G's, especially Laura...and the food was even better - I definitely recommend this place to everyone. The souvlakis are to die for!
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Reviewer frankiebaby
09/06/2010
20 of us went in for a Hen party on Saturday 30th May, it made our night! The only problem was we couldn't persuade the fit Greek waiter to come out with us!!
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Reviewer Ssotiriou
31/05/2010
I visited papa g's last week, and I was happy to say that me and my wife had a very nice meal. We started off with the mixed platter, which included very fresh arancini, squid, dolmades, and halloumi. Our mains included a steak that was the best char-grilled steak I have had, and a lovely wood fired pizza. The best thing about this place is the fact that the place is a bargain. A similar platter at one of the rubbish chains in the printworks, would be full of reheated tat. I will definitely be taking a pre-cinema visit here again.
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