Podium

This is a high quality place. Going to set you back a few £.. But could be Michelin star

Came on a valentines meal, our waiter was great and made lovely conversation with us. However it went downhill from there, we ordered a steak and venison and a side, this took 50 minutes to “make” before we actually got our meal. We saw another table who were seated a 30 minutes after us get their steaks so i tried to get the managers attention who decided to ignore me. Our waiter had to ask us what we ordered again and said the reason its taking so long is because of the venison but i doubt it takes 50 minutes to cook and as a restaurant i would assume you prepare for dishes like that before service. When the dinner finally came the venison was two tiny strips, not filling at all, and from their excuse couldn’t have taken that long to do two bite sized portions. And the steak was so dry, i asked for medium rare but it was well over well done. We didn’t want to send back as obviously we had already waiting so long. Then while we were eating the manager kept asking us if we were alright, but it just made it awkward due to the fact they knew they messed up but didn’t offer any discount off the bill. Instead, the restaurant sent us a £10 the next visit voucher whilst we were still sat down. Disappointing evening

Only put food as 1 star as I only came for a drink, I ordered a basic martini, and had 2 bartenders not know how to make one… to be honest I expected more from Hilton… guess not :/

A group of us ordered 3 lots sough dough bread, one came incomplete without the cheese spread etc.. when we asked the waiter he said the 3rd one was on the house..but it appeared on the bill. Please check if you're being given tap water or bottled water.. and 6 bottles appeared on our bill. Not too impressed. Steak and about 3 chips.

Arrived for a coffee which was £4.20 expensive but I thought I'd treat myself. Server bought my coffee which was filled right to the top .so I couldn't add milk and she charged me £4.60...I said no service charge she looked at me in shock and said she couldn't take it off .I politely said service charge is optional. She was very insistent that she couldn't have it took off. I eventually asked the manager who had a quite word in her ear ...I said ur staff need to be trained properly. I poured my milk in my coffee and it just over flowed.. Bad experience all around

Although food is expensive, it was good. Drinks were ridiculously priced. Unless your business is picking up the bill, avoid. There are great pubs locally that you should go to.

Quiet and good service

Una colazione molto assortita, molto elegante e molto gustosa nel ristorante dell’hotel Hilton di Manchester....anzi più che una colazione un pasto vero e proprio!

We had an impeccable night dining at Podium. Throughly enjoyed the scrumptious food, spectacular view at kitchen@cloud23 and genial service! The 7-course dinner is dreamy and worth every penny! Menu changes every season. Wine paring is exceptional and truly professional. Would recommend anyone who is looking for a place to celebrate special occasions!