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Cotton, Manchester, NH

Cotton

4.9
4.9
4759 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 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 4,759 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.

4,760 Reviews
  1. Tammyann

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Cotten didn’t disappoint! Amazing food and service ❤️

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    VIP

    Coastal Georgia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We thought the food was excellent, the service was excellent, the place was beautiful. However, I think those small tables are too close together with the booth situation.. it doesn’t feel very private when you’re trying to have a romantic one on one dinner and you have somebody sitting 11 inches to the left and right of you. Maybe a redesign would be best. It looks like the seating by the bar would be where I would want to sit next time because you have glass separators giving you privacy. Also, I noticed you had it in the corner. Maybe if you catered the whole restaurant that way you’ll find that everybody would be a lot happier.

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  3. aron

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Love this restaurant!! If you are looking for a great meal, reasonably priced meal and fantastic service, Cotton is the restaurant in the Manchester area. We had our go to dinners- Grilled scallops with bacon sweet potatoes and Grilled salmon served in a spinach cream sauce. You can't go wrong with Cotton.

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  4. Diane

    New Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our dinner was superb! From our seating to food to service all was amazing. Rob, our server, was attentive, Delmonico steaks were on point, done perfectly. Could not recommend Cotton more!!

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  5. robert

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quickly seated and approached by server to make sure we were comfortable and what we would like to drink

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  6. Meredith

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely fabulous, each course just as good as the last. The drinks were so tasty and had a great kick. The options on the menu were varied and house made. I was worried first about sitting at a table so close to another couple, but the tables were perfectly spaced and we didn't feel too close to our neighbors. The server we had was pleasant and efficient, she did not hover too long, but did check in with us at just the right intervals. We will be back!

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  7. Stephen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    20 plus years and Cotton is still the best restaurant around. The food is amazing and exactly the same every single time I've been here. Service is amazing and the wait staff are always very friendly and responsive. This is without question my favorite place for a fantastic dinner.

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  8. Marti

    Vermont

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great comfort food. Large portions. Brian was a great server and attentive but not overbearing. Cotton is our go-to when we are in Manchester.

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  9. Patrick

    New Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and cocktails with my kids.I took them for the first time and they loved it like I do. The scallops were great (and so many!!) and the meatloaf was very tasty (a big portion, as well). Love the ambiance and coziness of it. And Nina did a great job taking care of us and offering insight regarding the menu and cocktails. Will be back many more times in 2025!

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  10. Mimi

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing! Emily was a fantastic waitress. Food was delicious. Lamb frites so tasty, maybe a tad overcooked for med well request but still tasty. Delmonico steak was fantastic & deliciousness in every bite. No condiments needed, flavor was perfect. Popcorn shrimp for appetizer didn’t disappoint, great tangy flavor between sweet & hot. Only downside & this is personal preference, the tables for two are too close together. When you can hear conversation at you neighbors table it’s a bit too close. Other than that it was a great experience.

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FAQs

Cotton is rated 4.9 stars by 4759 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 24 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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