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Sparrows

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Opening hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

Casual choice serving international drinks & pasta dishes in a Zen-like setting with a brick patio.via Google

An understated, minimalist spot dedicated to the art of handmade European dumplings and spätzle.

Signature
Spätzle with wild garlic and alpine cheese.

Reviews from Google

Danny Riggs4 weeks ago
All the staff here are phenomenal, attentive and making you feel very welcome. They also have a great grasp of the menu and recommend very well. Food is very good, the spätzle had a great texture and the bolognese sauce accompanied it well. The focaccia was also well made and was a nice side dish for the sauce. Had the meat pelmeni which was a pleasant surprise as I hadn’t had this before. The decor and atmosphere feels rather upper brow without the pretentiousness, with a lower level lighting and beautiful high vaunted ceilings that give relaxing feeling 10/10
Richard Wana month ago
Easily one of the best places in Manchester. Super food. Super service. Its a small place and is quite dim inside but does feel exclusive and classy. Portions on the smaller side but so tasty so I can forgive it because it means I can try more in one sitting. Definitely feels like a special occasion as you know its going to be a brilliant evening when you visit!
LoosyLoo5 months ago
Fantastic find!! The atmosphere is casual but chic with atmospheric lighting and clean unfussy decor. Service was super friendly but unobtrusive. The food?! Oh my gosh, the food! Simple, delicious and reasonably priced. The Spätzle with butter and sage was the stand out dish closely followed by the sauerkraut (sweet and crunchy) and pierogi. Great cocktails too - if you don't have a sweet tooth try the Umeshu spritz. Now I'm trying to find an excuse to go back to Manchester so I can try the Bigos! Thanks team Sparrows for a fantastic lunch!
Carlos3 months ago
Service was great! Staff are really friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and wine pairing. They even let you sample wines before deciding which one. Food was delicious with an interesting Eastern European fusion menu. However, we don't recommend the Swiss fondue 🫕. It wasnt anywhere near as good as the other courses (and came with unusual sides that didn't really work). Would recommend the trout, it was gorgeous!
Saadi Karima month ago
Outstanding little restaurant. The service was second to none, as was the food. Spätzle mit Kaze is a must try, as are their cheese and potato Pierogi. My only constructive comment is that the tomato sauce, as fresh and well cooked as it was, could have done with far more salt. This however was rectified within 1 minute by the staff. Well done guys, you have an amazing place in The Sparrows!
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