Manchester's only Michelin star restaurant announces price cut to £195 tasting menu saying they 'want to help'

Manchester's only Michelin Star restaurant, the acclaimed mana in Ancoats, has announced it is to reduce the price of its menu.

The fine dining venue is run by chef-patron Simon Martin and has held a Michelin Star for the past four years. It became the first Manchester city centre restaurant in 40 years to achieve the honour - considered the most prestigious of foodie accolades.

Now, the restaurant has made an announcement on reducing its pricing, which they say is in a nod to the cost of living crisis. In an email sent to customers, bosses have said that from November 1, they will be cutting the price of its full menu.

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The full experience, with multiple tasting courses, is currently priced at £195. The new price from November will knock £20 off that, down to £175 for the same dining experience which is considered among the finest in the UK.

Bosses said in a newsletter to customers that they have been "cleverly analysing our business, considering ways to reduce costs" to be able to pass on a reduction to its diners. They say the move has been made as they "know and feel the cost of living crisis, and we want to help."

The full statement said: "We want to remain as accessible as possible whilst maintaining our commitment to providing an experience which exudes artisanal and unique quality in every detail. Therefore, we also offer a shorter version of our menu at £95, alongside the complete experience at £195.

"Our pricing is transparent and fully reflects the cost of the incredible produce and team that create mana. Our work doesn’t mean a great deal to us if we’re not able to