The braised steak, meanwhile, melted in the mouth, the sauce rich and plentiful and the portion generous.įully satisfied, my partner decided against a dessert and opted instead for coffee, while I eagerly ordered the peanut butter cheesecake.
The salmon was cooked to perfection and its accompaniments were refreshing and unusual. My partner plumped for 8oz braised rump steak with roast red pepper, herb and tomato sauce, served with Parmentier potatoes. We were pleased to discover that ingredients are sourced locally whenever possible, and as we began eating we joked that it was likely to be a silent lunch, as our attention was immediately captured by the sensational and varied flavours of our starters.įor my main course I chose pan-seared salmon, vermicelli, cucumber and watercress salad with lemon and dill pesto dressing.
My partner opted for Ardennes pâté served with caramelised red onion chutney and toasted Chorlton sourdough.
The grand bistro is a favourite amongst students and staff, though thankfully it is also open to the public.įrom the à la carte menu I ordered baked ricotta with roasted tomato, pea purée and truffle oil to start. Once seated and relaxed, we began to admire the beautiful Victorian Gothic architecture of Christie’s – ornate windows and columns, high ceilings, bookshelves and busts. My partner and I dined in the restaurant, overlooking the less formal, though no less elegant lounge, which serves sandwiches, daily specials and cakes, as well as coffee and a wide variety of loose-leaf teas. Located on the main Oxford Road campus, the bistro was built in 1890 and served as the principal science library, before it was converted a hundred years later into a lounge and restaurant. Christie’s Bistro counts itself among the exquisite historic venues of the University of Manchester’s Chancellors Collection.
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