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Volta, Manchester,

Volta

4.8
4.8
405 reviews
£26 to £40
Tapas / Small Plates
Volta is a neighbourhood restaurant and bar located at the heart of Burton Road in West Didsbury. We serve a menu of small plates inspired by our international travels. You can eat & drink on our cosy terrace to the front or enjoy the chic decor and vintage bistro style ambience inside.

Please note that bookings for Sunday are for our delicious Small Plates menu!

Our outside covered terrace offers heaters and a covered canopy. Hosting the full range of drinks and small plates.

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2 people

19:00


Booked 34 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan, Beer Garden

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    0161 448 8887

  • Payment Options

    Cash not accepted

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    James Macdonald

  • Area

    Didsbury

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Public Transit

    Closest tram station is Burton Road Tram Stop; 4 minute walk away. Pink line. Closest bus stop is Withington Community Hospital Stop B; 2 minute walk away. Routes 111, 172 & 217.

  • Additional

    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 405 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Overall

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Food

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Service

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Ambience

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Value

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Healthy

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Manchester

    Best Overall

  • Manchester

    Best Food

  • Manchester

    Best Service

  • Manchester

    Best Ambience

  • Manchester

    Best Value

  • Manchester

    Healthy

  • Manchester

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Manchester

    Vegetarian-friendly

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  1. Shawn

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Great food and venue, especially outdoor seating in the sunshine. However, the food was very expensive
  2. DanielS

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the nicest meals we’ve eaten in Manchester in recent years. The only place we’ve been which rivalled this was Erst. Excellent meal.
  3. Tessabelle68

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service, good food. Only negative was we wanted to pay cash but was told you only take card x
  4. Helen

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely service and excellent food. Ordered the chef's selection menu for £30 and would highly recommend.
  5. FrancesN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious small plate food, which was interesting as well as tasty. As a group of 4 we ordered 13 plates including breads which was more than enough! Came out at 30 quid a head with drinks and tip which I thought was very reasonable for the deliciousness and amount of food we ate. Personally I thought all of the best things were the vegetarian options such as burrata, potatoes, goat cheese, cabbage and lentils, and I would 100% recommend getting all of the dips.
  6. cherylm

    Manchester

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 19 May 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food & wine . Love this place. Always cosy and great service
  7. MauriceG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, smart attentive service, busy warm atmosphere
  8. BethanyD

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 May 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing long lunch with excellent food and drinks. The cocktails were perfect, and every morsel of food was delicious. We’ll be back soon!
  9. CathyF

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was of the highest quality took my 24 year ols son he thought everything tasted amazing. Service was excellent and it was lovely to sit outside in the sunshine.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Delicious. It’s been too long. We’ll be back. Ambience knocked down because of smokers on table next to us
  11. Natalie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the set menu for my birthday meal and it was SUCH good value for money and amazing food
  12. ElTommo

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I last visited Volta in 2020, and had forgotten how outstanding the food was. Everything was flavourful and perfectly cooked and presented, the plates were brought out quickly, and the service was wonderful. Thank you for such a great evening!
  13. RebeccaB

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience, food, service and atmosphere
  14. DavidI

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect evening and great atmosphere. Great night
  15. Rebecca

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my dad for lunch, food was amazing as was the service!
  16. lmjwoww

    Manchester

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 1 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always brilliant, and they cater for my gluten intolerance really well. The drinks and service is amazing too. We love that they space for us to bring our greyhound too (they even got her a water bowl).
  17. MaiyaA

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really amazing food with lovely small plates, the hisbi cabbage and feta dip are some of my highlights, amazing service!
  18. AngelaP

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Volta is consistently good. You can trust that the food is going to be just as good as the last time you visited. The only negative is that the service staff is constantly changing, so you never get to feel like a "regular" in this neighborhood spot because everyone is always new.
  19. LBen

    Devon

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 25 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovey evening as usual at Volta, food is always so tasty and plenty to go around the three of us.
  20. JennyC

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, service and atmosphere. Would highly recommend!
  21. MaryM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of our favourite places. Consistently wonderful for good vibes, fabulous food and knockout cocktails
  22. Ceebeeby

    Manchester

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 10 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely lunch with friends. Great food, lovely wine, fab ambience. Love the whipped feta, the lamb shawarma, the goat's cheese with honey and especially the crunchy potatoes.
  23. ElaineS

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was gorgeous, service excellent all very chilled and relaxed. Highly recommend
  24. Foodie1998

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 April 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    On the whole food is delicious, only the scallops were disappointing - small and dry. Beetroot mutabal was lovely, as were the cod and lamb shawarma. We were seated outside as it was busy indoors, but with heaters it was warm enough. Service was not great, two different glasses of red wine were given the wrong way around and the wines were mediocre at best. Tables, cutlery and glassware could be cleaner.
  25. 0918374

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, lovely service! Well looked after. The atmosphere was nice and lively. Thank you.
  26. Jackie

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 April 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Have been here before, didn’t think the food was as good, but still really enjoyed! ☺️
  27. SheilaJ

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 March 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great food, shared with 3 friends all the dishes were great!Especially the potatoes!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 25 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nothing to fault, great food, really good staff and a lovely vibe to the place. We will be back
  29. SueH

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Recommend the Volta experience menu. We had a lovely evening, thank you.
  30. AnnekaR

    Manchester

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious and unique dishes. Never fails to impress
  31. CherylT

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved it here. Really lovely ambience, laid back, almost French feel to the place. The food was just perfect, small plates of utterly delicious tastes. Proper cocktails, interesting wines, great service. Will definitely return. A real treat. Perfect for special date nights. Highly recommended!
  32. Nadia

    Manchester

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Absolutely incredible food. Every single dish was delicious and I can’t wait to go back and try more of the menu.
  33. SimonV

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, beer, service and atmosphere as always!
  34. MelanieF

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food in a lovely venue. Staff responsive and good range of drinks
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic food, service and a great atmosphere. The sticky toffee pudding is outstanding!
  36. HelenS

    North Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food , lovely environment , happy and helpful staff . Couldn’t ask for more !
  37. DebraG

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food, service and ambiance ! Had a wonderful night with my daughter. Will definitely come again and recommend to all our friends!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service can’t wait to go back would recommend to everyone a brilliant night
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 February 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Brilliant food, brilliant atmosphere!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience for Valentine’s Day - we will be returning soon

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Volta is rated 4.8 stars by 405 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

19:00


Booked 34 times today
Google Map for Volta

Manchester, M20 2LN 167 Burton Road, Manchester, M20 2LN

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area

    Didsbury

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan, Beer Garden

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Street Parking

  • Public Transit

    Closest tram station is Burton Road Tram Stop; 4 minute walk away. Pink line. Closest bus stop is Withington Community Hospital Stop B; 2 minute walk away. Routes 111, 172 & 217.

  • Payment Options

    Cash not accepted

  • Executive Chef

    James Macdonald

  • Additional

    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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