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Cotton, Manchester, NH

Cotton

4.9
4.9
4800 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 4,800 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 Food

  • New Hampshire

    Best Service

  • New Hampshire

    Best Ambience

  • New Hampshire

    Best Value

  • New Hampshire

    Contemporary American

  • New Hampshire

    Most Booked

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Overall

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Food

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Service

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Ambience

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Value

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cotton delights diners with "amazing service," "outstanding food," and a cozy atmosphere. Known for creative cocktails and a consistent menu featuring "delicious" staples like jambalaya, schnitzel, and buttermilk fried chicken, it remains a "favorite" spot. While some note occasional inconsistencies, the majority find Cotton "always perfect" and "highly recommend" it.

4,800 Reviews
  1. EDWARD

    Manchester

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was excellent and the wait staff and service nothing short of fantastic. I will make sure the next time we go to ask for a table away from the bar. It was too noisy and the constant churn destroyed some of the mood of the day.

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  2. Michael

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had excellent food and a great waiter Always a wonderful experience

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  3. Jacy

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic dinner. The food was amazing. I had the Bistro steak and my husband had the lamb. Our server was absolutely wonderful. We will be back for sure!

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  4. Ty

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Cotton! It’s one of our staple anniversary places to go. Food, service, and drinks are always amazing.

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  5. Colin

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Jordan was great and attentive, the food was really good (especially the calamari appetizer which Jordan recommended) and the cocktails were outstanding.

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  6. Rita

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always love going here…. It feels special every time we go!

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  7. Stefanie

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing every single time. The food, service, and environment are top-notch.

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  8. Ken

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cotton is our favorite local restaurant, and tonight was a good example why. Excellently trained service. Food great—tonight we both had the dinner special—pork loin with melted cheese, prosciutto…along with their always delicious mashed potatoes and buttered green beans. Basic stuff tonight, and delicious.

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  9. ann

    Greater Boston

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Comfort food at its best. Cotton is consistently good, but our meal exceeded our high expectations. The food was cooked perfectly and our waitress was just right.

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  10. Mary

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy my experiences at Cotton. I have been going there for 16 years. The service is well-executed and love the food - something for everyone! I never regret going Cotton!! Mary

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FAQs

Cotton is rated 4.9 stars by 4800 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Cotton

75 Arms Street, Manchester, NH 03101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stark Street
  • Neighbourhood
    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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