Reviews for Manolin in Seattle, WA
The food was amazing, plates were very beautifully prepared but a little small for the price. All in all very nice athmosphere... but loud music. Read more
I found this amazing restaurant unexpectedly. The service, cocktails, food are all good! The portion is relatively small, so we... tried many dishes (10 dishes for 4 people????). Especially recommend Squid Ink risotto, Pork Belly, Duck Confit, Braziliancheese bread. For the drinks, I like Hide and Seek, not too sweet, a bit sour, very fresh! They can do some mocktails ifrequested. Read more
I never do 5 stars but I really need to for manolin. Every dish was creative, balanced with some crunch, some acidity, perfect... salting and tons of flavors. Every dish had a surprise "I didn't think this and that would go well together. Based on otherreviews the menu changes frequently. The menu goes from small dishes to larger. The cheese bread is small popover. We asked andthey made it during dinner- which is amazing since it's so fussy to make. The bread was fluffy, melt in your mouth. The cevichehad a good balance of acid and the corn nuts kept it from being mushy. The albacore dish had 4 perfect cuts of fish with a nicebright sauce. It was quite different from the ceviche. I could taste the mescal in the sauce. The zucchini dish really shinedwith perfect level of acid + salt. The avocado sauce was a perfect addition. The squid ink rissoto was also perfect. The squidperfectly cooked (not chewy) and risotto as well. One of my favorites of the night. The duck confit was a little charred so theskin was crispy to contrast with the mole sauce. Mole sauce had no chocolate and so was light and flavorful. The chocolate cakedessert was the only disappointment but honestly who needs a dessert after such a feast. The drinks were unique and strong. Iloved the roasted banana whiskey. The staff was friendly and helpful. Would go everyday if I could - hence the 5 star. Read more
Pros: perfect seasoning. Acid appears as a pleasant surprise in almost every dish. Exceptional service. Innovative recipes.... Inventive cocktail menu. Delightful outdoor seating. Good use of textures in each dish. Cons: dishes can be challenging tosplit more than two ways; parking can be challenging; bathroom is a bit dark. Pictured: duck confit over mole sauce withpistachios and puffed rice. Read more
Food and service were amazing, which is why I’m giving Manolin a high rating. Word of caution: If you select patio seating and... have a party of 2 or less, you will be seated within about two feet of the next table over. My partner and I have been extremelycareful with dining out during the pandemic, and within three days of dining here and being seated this close to another party(and one of these patrons coughing and sneezing multiple times without covering her nose and mouth), we had COVID. I wouldrecommend reserving a table for at least three people to get one of their socially-distanced patio tables. Other than that, thefood and service were great. Would love to return during non-pandemic times. Read more
Highly recommend this restaurant. Genuinely friendly staff and the most delicious and tasty dishes. We just sat and tried... almost everything on the menu. Great evening - shout out to our lovely friendly waitress. Read more
Incredible food! We had oysters, squid ink risotto, tuna tartare, and the portobello with the house marg—then the rum spice... cake. Everything was superb and like nothing we’ve tasted before. We made a reservation, (which you pay $3 for and arerefunded a few days later.) and sat outside in the fully enclosed, cozy patio. Every server was super helpful andattentive. Lovely dining experience. We will be back. Read more
The food is tapas style, suggest to order many dishes and share. I highly recommend squid ink risotto and Brazilian cheese... bread (I don’t have photo….); both are amazingly good! Drinks are all good and more like fruity. I like them all Read more