Stay away - avoid the embarrasent! We asked for the 'early evening deal' they denied all knowledge & then appeared - with a handwritten menu 'of the second'. We were then charged full price - when we came to pay! needless to say we declined and then ensued a power of nerves! We were nearly late for the theatre. never again! The food medicore! service almost none existent! Staff training? Eh do they have to train them? And yes - in an empty restaurant - it can take an age to get your food! Drinks come later! By tracking down the staff!Simply - never again!

On a recent trip to Manchester I stayed at the Ramada hotel on Trafford Road as I was attending a training course in Quay Plaza (Lowry Outlet Mall) and I needed somewhere close by, with a decent restaurant. When we were booking my accomodation I noticed that the Ramada incorporated a contemporary Italian restaurant called Stresa (pronounced Stray-Za). I read a little about the place from the website; bright and comfortable surroundings, locally sourced food and drink, impeccable standard of service and knowledgable staff all won me over. When I arrived at the hotel the first evening, I was rather excited to taste the 'mouth watering' delights of Stresa. I ...  Read the complete review