Chez Gerard

Chez Gerrard is situated right next door to the Slug and Lettuce on Albert Square.
It looks almost like a replica of the Slug and Lettuce, but with a different name on the sign. In fact, though the décor and layout inside is similar, its actually not a mere bar but a fine French brasserie.
Its open as early as 8am for breakfast and throughout the day for lunch, dinner, coffee or drinks. Its pretty pricey but the food is of very high quality, making it worth the money if you fancy treating yourself. There’s also often an offer on, but this may require you to print out a voucher so its worth checking the website before you go.
The best value is probably the prix fixe menu, which is 1, 2 or 3 courses starting from around £7 at lunchtime and £12.50 for dinner. Personally though, if you are going to Chez Gerard you’re better off completely splashing out, and going for the demi poulet from the a la carte menu, half a grilled corn-​fed chicken with herbs (they don’t spoilt it), pommes frites (chips innit) and a gorgeous garlic butter sauce (wehey!).
May oui, may oui, un petit mange tout. Bön. Bön. Bön.

I love Brasserie Chez Gerard! This is definitely one of my favourite places to eat in Manchester city centre. The staff were very friendly towards my party on our last visit, and the menu offers a lovely menu of French/​British/​Moroccan style cuisine. The restaurant itself is a very attractive place to sit and eat, and the location on Albert Square is very easy to find, and easy to reach by public transport.

This is a lovely little French restaurant next to Albert square so it’s ideal to visit if you are going to the Christmas market in town. They serve modern French/​British brasserie style meals such as steak/​frites, lamb burgers, grilled chicken and fish. All the meals are really delicious and you get a lot for your money. I also love the desserts especially belgium waffle with chocolate sauce.
The restaurant doesn’t seem to get too busy so you don’t usually have to book and the staff are friendly and helpful. There is also a bar area where you can sit down.