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Volta, Manchester,

Volta

4.8
4.8
607 Reviews
£26 to £40
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for special occasions
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 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, on Sundays we serve our Sunday roast menu.

Our outside covered terrace offers heaters and a covered canopy, hosting the full range of drinks and food.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan, Beer Garden
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0161 448 8887
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • 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
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 607 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Manchester

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Manchester

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Volta stands out with its "exceptional tastes and flavors," offering a delightful variety of dishes like steak, lamb, and sea bass. It is praised for its "phenomenal service" and a welcoming ambiance, making it a favorite among locals. Small plates impress with vibrant flavors, and the Sunday roast is a must-try. Some feedback suggests slight salt adjustments, but Volta remains a "real gem" in West Didsbury.

607 Reviews
  1. Jenny

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious however we were disappointed because we purposely picked Volta as their website had a January deal that didn’t list only being at certain times and the Manchester confidential or MEN advertised it as such. Other deals were specific when they didn’t apply on a Saturday whereas this one said it was for January. We asked about the deal and were told it wasn’t on a Saturday and when we said it doesn’t say that on the website we were just quoted the times it does apply. The food was great it just felt like the advertising of the deal had been false and that tainted the experience.

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  2. laura

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quick efficient service attentive laid back atmosphere excellent food - we visited with 2 veg friends and they raved about it !

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  3. Rachel

    Manchester

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food not necessarily worth the money. It’s good but for the price I’d expect a better dinning experience

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  4. Gail

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For some months I have been looking for the perfect roast pork Sunday roast. I found it on Sunday 15 December 2024 at Volta in Didsbury. Will be back soon.

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  5. Debra

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue, lovely staff, good quality food for reasonable price. Only small recommendation is that the dips should come with flat bread without having to pay extra.

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  6. Mark

    Manchester

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Volta is a great restaurant. Good staff, great ambience and fantastic food. Lots of brilliant vegetarian choices too. Highly recommended

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  7. jenny

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food Great friendly staff Nice ambience Definitely visit here!

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  8. Fiona

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So glad the roasts are back in Volta. Always one my favourite places to eat but the roasts are the best around!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service as always, we had the Sunday roast and couldn’t fault it. It’s still up there as one of the best Sunday roasts in Manchester for me.

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  10. Tim

    Manchester

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always excellent at Volta!! This eve the place was busy with pre-Xmas parties which made for a good buzz. Service is good. Choice of small plates for veggies is good. We perceive that prices have risen recently but I guess that’s just what’s happening…. Thanks for a good evening

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Volta is rated 4.8 stars by 607 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 16 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–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • 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
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    James Macdonald
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
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