Fenix, Manchester: ‘Joyously over the top’ – restaurant review The decor may be OTT, but the modern Greek cuisine here is simply exceptional The Guardian - UK · Jan 21, 2024
Merchants 1688, Lancaster: ‘Seriously impressive food’ – restaurant review Don’t be put off by the tacky website and dodgy decor, Merchants 1688 is a complete gem The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2023
The Edinburgh Castle, Manchester: ‘A great place to eat’ – restaurant review There’s a deftness and quality to the cooking at this new place in Ancoats. But you might want to sneak in a pepper grinder The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023
The Botanist, Chester: ‘I should say, Wow!’ – restaurant review Unimpressed by a novelty hanging kebab, Jay Rayner owns up to being a food snob when it comes to novelty dishes The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2023
Sakura, Salford: ‘It’s all delightful’ – restaurant review For Manchester’s Chinese students, this small Hong Kong-style café is a true taste of home The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2023
Musu, Manchester: ‘Gigantically ambitious and pointedly bonkers’ – restaurant review Minuscule portions of exquisite pleasure that linger in your mind The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023
10 Tib Lane, Manchester: ‘There’s a lot to be stimulated by’ – restaurant review The Roman orgy murals are long gone, but the cooking at 10 Tib Lane is full of voluptuous pleasure, writes Jay Rayner The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2023
The Old Stamp House, Ambleside, Cumbria: ‘Low-key fabulous’ – restaurant review It may have a Michelin star and a ‘world’s best fine dining’ gong to boot, but this Lake District venture has not been swayed from its core purpose: to serve exquisite, hyper-local fare with verve The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022
Bassenthwaite Lake Station, Cumbria: ‘Magical things are happening’ – restaurant review I love an afternoon tea that incapacitates The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2022
The Alan, Manchester: ‘A truly delightful menu’ – restaurant review With its friendly staff, fair prices and fine cooking, it’s a real puzzle why the Alan isn’t busier, says Jay Rayner The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2022
Queens Wine Bar, Liverpool: ‘Shows you a very nice time indeed’ – restaurant review In these troubling days a really good lunch can be a gentle salve for the soul, says Jay Rayner The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2022