Manchega Tapas And Wine Bar

Delightful lunch experience. Very welcoming host who really knew the wine and food menus and advised perfectly on choices. The crab nacho was awesome, as were the bravas, tapenade, mushroom, lamb, empananda, croquettas, bread, olives. We were too full to sample a paella or one of the special dishes on offer. Locally sourced ingredients including the salad leaves, great selection of drinks including non alcoholic, and delicious taster of a pedro ximenez to end (plus truffles 😌). We can't wait to return. Thanks for a brilliant experience

We were recommended to visit Manchega by my brother who is a proper foodie, and it did not disappoint. We were told they were serving their festive menu, which I was at first a bit put out by as I wanted 'proper tapas', however the choice on the menu was varied and exciting. They also had a variety of platters available and paellas. We opted for the croquettas, crab nachos and harrisa turkey pinchos. The dishes came when they were ready which is how I enjoy tapas. The croquettas were excellent, perfectly cooked, melt in the mouth and full of flavour. Crab nachos were also excellent and something completely different. However the harissa turkey pinchos were truely exceptional, who knew turkey could taste this good, the meat was moist, full of flavour and you could really taste the charcoal flavour which I loved. Wish we had ordered more. Service was warm and welcoming, with a good selection of drinks and cocktails on offer but the real standout was the food concocted by a really talented Chef. This slightly unassuming place has acquired a chef who has worked in several well known foodie establishments (three chimneys, skye and samuels at swinton) and that is absolutely apparent in the flavours and quality of his dishes. Please go, you won't be disappointed. Excellent value for money and first class food. We will definitely return again.

Tapas int’ garden Sat in the garden and had some 5 star food & drink, Ripon is lucky to have such a place. Prawn fritters - fresh, light, perfectly seasoned. Yum. Chorizo always a favourite for the heartburn later. Surf & turf Hake Then the food coma & delicious spicy Malbec kicked in so no more pics These guys know what they are doing, lovely friendly service even from the youngsters with a happy smiling face.

My friend and I visited last night for a new years get together and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! The little plates came very quickly after ordering and the staff were attentive and friendly. There were lots of vegetarian options to choose from which I was very happy to see. We polished the whole of the 5 dishes off with a litre of yummy sangria! Would definitely visit again.

Spontaneously stopped in here at a lunchtime on Thursday. It's a very cosy little tapas and wine restaurant just off the main square in Ripon. They had 2 boards of specials, as well as a standard tapas menu. The wine list looked good, but we just had coffee. We tried the anchovies starter, and 3 tapas dishes (spicy chorizo, black pudding and prawns). The food was delicious! Would definitely recommend this place and hopefully we'll come back with friends to try the wine too!