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Cotton, Manchester, NH

Cotton

4.9
4.9
4750 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 55 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
Cotton features the cooking of award-winning chef/author/owner Jeffrey Paige. Located in Manchester's Historic Millyard District, Cotton is known for exceptional farm to table comfort food, friendly yet professional service, and an inviting, casual upscale atmosphere. It's the place the New York Times calls hip, named one of the best neighborhood restaurants in the Northeast by Bon Appetit Magazine and holds the distinct honor of Best Martinis in New Hampshire year after year by NH Magazine and The Union Leader.

RESERVATIONS:
Patio dining is available April through October. To request a patio table please note this when you make your reservation. Weather permitting, we will call early afternoon the day of your reservation to confirm if patio seating is available. We cannot guarantee specific seating at this time but we always do our best.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (603) 622-5488
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jeffrey Paige
  • Area
    Manchester
  • Cross Street
    Stark Street
  • Parking details
    Private parking lot adjacent to restaurant with Public metered lot across from restaurant.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,750 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Best Overall

  • New Hampshire

    Best Service

  • New Hampshire

    Best Ambience

  • New Hampshire

    Best Value

  • New Hampshire

    Innovative

  • New Hampshire

    Lively

  • New Hampshire

    Contemporary American

  • New Hampshire

    Most Booked

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Overall

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Service

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Ambience

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Value

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Innovative

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Healthy

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Lively

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cotton in Manchester, NH, delights diners with consistently "amazing food and service." The romantic atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "must-go" spot for any occasion. Guests rave about the "superb cocktails" and generous portions. With dishes like buttermilk fried chicken and scallops, Cotton promises an "outstanding" dining experience.

4,750 Reviews
  1. Sean

    Upstate NY

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Anniversary celebration, staff and food were excellent. I would come back everyday just for the mashed potatoes.

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  2. Ted

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always excellent. Dwayne is an awesome server!

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  3. Nancy

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional customer service, best I’ve experienced in quite some time. Good was excellent. Delmonico steak was the hit of the night.

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  4. Krista

    Tampa

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great! Food and service was great! Wonderful experience.

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  5. JoeL

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants! Great food and service. Love the cozy atmosphere.

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  6. Andy

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience. We were seated right away. Service was good. The food was good. We thought the steak was a bit pricey.

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  7. Robert

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. From the moment you walk in the door to the moment you leave, it’s an experience you will never forget. The food was spectacular, the service was the best. Good proces for great food. Desserts are the best I’ve ever had at a restaurant. It was a well spent evening!!

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  8. Tim

    Greater Boston

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Cotton staff is top notch. Always professional, accommodating and friendly. Food was served on time, as ordered and perfectly cooked. Consistently above average.

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  9. Jill

    Greater Boston

    94 reviews

    5.0

    94 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service! The food and cocktails are always good here.

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  10. Blaine

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Grabbed a seat at the bar enjoyed delicious scallops and a Martini

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FAQs

Cotton is rated 4.9 stars by 4750 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 55 times today
Google Map for Cotton

75 Arms Street, Manchester, NH 03101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stark Street
  • Area
    Manchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private parking lot adjacent to restaurant with Public metered lot across from restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeffrey Paige
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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