Tattu Manchester
Tattu is a modern Chinese restaurant and bar at Hardman Square in Spinningfields, known for the cherry blossom tree that spreads over its main dining room. Dishes and desserts are presented with a sense of theatre, making it a popular pick for celebrations and dressed-up evenings.
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The setting
The indoor cherry blossom tree is the room's centrepiece and the image most people associate with Tattu. The overall feel is lavish and designed for occasions, from birthdays to date nights, and the restaurant regularly appears in round-ups of Manchester's most romantic places to eat.
What to order
The menu is modern Chinese with sharing in mind. Reviewers have singled out sticky salt and pepper ribs and wagyu cooked at the table on a hot salt block. Desserts lean into spectacle, such as an edible cherry blossom creation finished with dry ice. Menus change with the seasons, so check the current one. The Phoenix Nest, made with marshmallow, peanut butter fudge and honeycomb, is another dessert people come back for.
Booking and nearby
Tattu opens from noon into the late evening every day and booking ahead is wise, especially at weekends; reservations can be made online or by phone. Spinningfields is full of bars, and 20 Stories' rooftop and The Ivy are a couple of minutes' walk away for a drink before or after. Opening runs past midnight at weekends, so it can work as a late dinner after a show.
Highlights
- Indoor cherry blossom tree
- Modern Chinese sharing menu
- Theatrical desserts
- Spinningfields location
Good to know
- Booking is recommended, especially at weekends.
- Menus are seasonal and change through the year.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources: creativetourist.com