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Cotton, Manchester, NH

Cotton

4.9
4.9
4822 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
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 4,822 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 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 in Manchester consistently impresses with "fantastic cuisine, great atmosphere and awesome service." Guests rave about the "exceptional comfort food," and the staff's attentiveness ensures a memorable experience. Signature dishes like the scallops and meatloaf are "phenomenal," making it a "culinary gem" worth visiting.

4,822 Reviews
  1. Sharon VIP

    Greater Boston31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cotton is always one of our go-to restaurants. The food, cocktails and service are always consistently great.

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  2. Pam

    Greater Boston10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! Our server Louise was wonderful.

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  3. Gail

    Nashville9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, as usual! I do not even to look at the menu and had my favorite, the buttermilk fried chicken…never disappoints 😁

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  4. Larry

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first but definitely not our last experience at this fine establishment.

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  5. RobinG

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a reservation and was seated as we arrived. Great service and food!

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  6. Laurel VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. Team was very welcoming and friendly.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service and food. Always joy to have a meal here.

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  8. Edward VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Keep up the good work.

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  9. Mark

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Each and every time we have been there, and it has been many many times they knock it out of the park!!!

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  10. David

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cotton is hands down our favorite spot in Manchester! The food is always fantastic, the staff is super helpful, and the prices are reasonable with portions that leave you satisfied. And let's talk about the drinks – they're amazing! I'm not one for fancy cocktails, but their Hendricks martini and Old Fashioned are top-notch. I often find myself disappointed when dining out because mediocrity seems to be the norm. But that's never the case at Cotton. My wife and I are regulars because we know we'll never be let down. Chef Paige consistently delivers excellence. My wife always goes for the fried chicken, while I mix it up with the scallops and sweet potato hash, chicken, salmon, or the meatloaf. I don't order steak often, but when I do, it's superb, especially with the blue cheese sauce. This time we ordered the calamari for an app instead of our usual tuna. Unbelievable. I eat fried calamari all over Cape Cod and this is one of the best I have had. Like their logo says, they provide everything you need for a good time, the rest is up to you!! So go with someone you enjoy being with!!!

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FAQs

Cotton is rated 4.9 stars by 4822 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 30 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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