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Kala, Manchester,

Kala

4.7
4.7
1974 Reviews
£26 to £40
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Welcome to Kala, from the team behind Sticky Walnut, Burnt Truffle, Hispi, Wreckfish and Pinion. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, British, Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    0161 839 3030
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We are able to host private dinners for up to 65 guests, through an exclusive hire of the restaurant. There are no hire charges, only a minimum spend would be required. Please contact the restaurant for details.
  • Neighbourhood
    Manchester
  • Cross Street
    55 King Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    You can get to King Street by Bus, Train or Tram with stops for the following services nearby <br />Bus: 1, 17, 203, 37, 41, 42B, 84, 86<br />Train: Within 10-15 min walk of all Manchester major train stations<br />Metrolink: Purple line
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
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Experiences

  • Bistro offer - 3 for £20

    Oct 1, 2024 - Nov 30, 2024
    Dine from our Bistro Menu for some lovely dishes at amazing value. 2 courses for £17 or 3 for £20. It’s available from 12 until 6:30 from Monday – Thursday and before 4pm on Fridays. We’ve worked hard with our chefs to strip things back and keep things really simple. It’s good, hearty, tasty stuff served to you by a team who love what they do. And sometimes you don’t need anything more than that. Our menu changes monthly, please go to our website or check social media for menu updates.

What 1,974 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Best Service

  • Manchester/Greater Manchester

    Good for business meals

  • Manchester

    Best Overall

  • Manchester

    Best Service

  • Manchester

    Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kala offers a delightful dining experience with a "reliably excellent" menu featuring imaginative dishes and "excellent service." The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it an ideal choice for special occasions. Guests rave about the "fantastic" bistro menu and the "outstanding" Sunday roast. Kala consistently provides value and quality.

1,974 Reviews
  1. Helen

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, lovely service, incredible value on the bistro menu, and the a la carte also excellent. Kala does all the important things brilliantly and without fuss.

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  2. Tyler

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food - focaccia to die for. Schnitzel that will change your life. Only negative - I asked for 1 more minute to decide on my order and was told that kitchen staff need to go home so I need to hurry along (hand gesture included). Quite disappointing - I booked a table for 9pm didn’t expect to have to rush my order. Not the end of the world but not what I expect at a place like this!

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  3. Jan

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service, outstanding delicious food…. Best in Manchester in my humble opinion

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  4. louise

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was lovely, had a great choice on the menu and at £49 for 3 courses its good value. We will definitely come back again.

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  5. Alan

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service and exceptional value.

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  6. Fred

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always! One of our favourite places to come

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  7. Martin

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding from start to finish - second visit and so glad we returned, brought another 4 friends and they were all seriously impressed. Superb service, great staff and needless to say, fabulous food.

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  8. Lucy

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super tasty food and great value. Perfect for a day out in Manchester.

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  9. Sara

    Manchester

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    This was our first time at Kala, the food was nice. There is a good balance of flavours and textures, and the ingredients were fresh. The staff were friendly. I was only a bit disappointed because they didn't allow us to have a bite of our birthday cake, which is understandable. But the issue is they ruined the cake design when they brought it to our table with the candle, it made me feel a bit off because well, the photos didn't look good. Overall it wasn't too bad. I would go back if it's just for the food.

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  10. Olivia

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Unfortunately I can’t recommend this restaurant for somewhere to go for a special occasion. I stated on the reservation that it was my Dads 70th birthday. It had taken me ages to decide where we were going to go as there are so many good restaurants to choose from, but I wanted somewhere really special. I knew friends that had recommended Hisbi in Didsbury the sister restaurant. So I chose Kala. We arrived at the restaurant and no one wished my father a happy birthday, I even prompted them a few times, only to be ignored. Finally I said to a waitress as we ordered a celebratory bottle that it was his 70th birthday, to which she replied that they were fully aware, as I had mentioned it on the booking and sarcastically turned to my dad and said happy birthday. Her attitude was bad throughout. There were 2 tables in the restaurant that day and they could have really made that a lovely experience for my Dad. I’m so upset that they failed to make it a memorable experience as my dad deserved and I’m so upset at the service. We will not be returning and I have had to write my first ever bad review because I was so upset at how we treated.

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FAQs

Kala is rated 4.7 stars by 1974 OpenTable diners.

Kala does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 29 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Kala

55 King Street, Manchester, M2 4LQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    55 King Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Manchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, British, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    You can get to King Street by Bus, Train or Tram with stops for the following services nearby Bus: 1, 17, 203, 37, 41, 42B, 84, 86Train: Within 10-15 min walk of all Manchester major train stationsMetrolink: Purple line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    0161 839 3030
  • Private party facilities
    We are able to host private dinners for up to 65 guests, through an exclusive hire of the restaurant. There are no hire charges, only a minimum spend would be required. Please contact the restaurant for details.
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