Six by Nico Spring Gardens is a restaurant in Deansgate, Manchester. Rated 4.6 stars from 1836 Google reviews. Known for themed tasting menus with clear narrative and wine pairings that actually fit the food. Best for date night and special occasion.
Rankings updated April 2026
Six by Nico Spring Gardens
Quick Verdict
Regulars keep coming back for the themed menus and the service. Book if you want a proper sit-down experience where someone explains what you're eating and why.
Book if you want a tasting menu where each course has a story, the wine pairings are generous, and the staff actually know the food.
About Six by Nico Spring Gardens
Six by Nico is a tasting menu restaurant where the entire menu changes every 6 weeks around a new theme — recent iterations include Lost in Paris and Ju. You're seated, served courses in sequence, and the kitchen explains the concept behind each dish. It's not à la carte. The Spring Gardens location sits on Deansgate and draws groups, couples, and solo diners who book ahead. What reviewers consistently praise is the presentation (described as beautiful), the wine pairings (noted as generous and well-matched), and the staff knowledge — particularly server James, who appears across multiple recent reviews as someone who explains the history and inspiration behind each course. One regular noted it was their 10th-plus visit and said it keeps getting better. The atmosphere reads as cosy and romantic, full by evening service. One Valentine's Day reviewer appreciated that the kitchen adjusted a dish for a fish allergy without fuss.
What Stands Out
Themed tasting menus with clear narrative
Reviewers specifically mentioned Lost in Paris menu with 'very good flavours and beautiful presentation.' One diner called it 'their favourite Six by Nico menu' and described a 'Parisian vibe.' The kitchen explains the history and inspiration of each course.
Wine pairings that actually fit the food
'The wine pairing was very generous and mostly fitted the food very well.' Another reviewer noted the 'cocktail pairings' were described in detail by staff. Multiple reviewers highlighted 'great wine list' as a venue highlight.
Service that goes beyond standard
James, the server, appears in 8 of 15 recent reviews as 'exceptional,' 'knowledgeable,' 'funny,' and 'the best waiter we've ever had.' One Valentine's Day review noted staff 'went out of their way' to adjust a dish for a fish allergy. Reviewers describe staff as 'approachable' and 'couldn't do enough.'
What Customers Say
So knowledgable on the menu and told us a lot about the history of each course/wine Absolute 10/10 - thank you!
Food was 10/10 as per usual, great atmosphere and great drinks.
We went for Valentine’s Day lunch and had a really nice time.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Six by Nico Spring Gardens
Yes. Lunch and dinner reservations are recommended and the venue accepts reservations. No online booking available — you'll need to call or visit their website to reserve.
A set tasting menu that changes every 6 weeks around a theme. Recent menus include Lost in Paris and Ju. You don't order dishes — you're served courses in sequence, and staff explain the inspiration behind each one.
Yes. A Valentine's Day reviewer noted the kitchen adjusted a dish for a fish allergy 'without fuss.' Contact them when you book to discuss any requirements.
Cosy, romantic, and trendy. Full by evening service on weekends. Reviewers describe it as a proper sit-down experience with attentive staff and good acoustics for conversation.
Multiple reviewers specifically praised the wine pairings as 'generous' and 'mostly fitted the food very well.' One diner called it 'very generous' and noted it was well-matched to the courses.
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