Top restaurant closes as it 'struggles' to recruit experienced staff' in Prestwich

One of Manchester's best restaurants is to close its eaterie in Prestwich. The Scandinavian-influenced, Michelin-rated restaurant OSMA has been a feature of the village since it opened in 2020.

Tonight its owners announced it's final day of service will be Sunday February 9 ahead of a move to an un-named Manchester city centre location. The move is said to be because the restaurant has 'struggled to find experienced staff' to work in Prestwich.

The creation of Sofie Stoermann-Nass and Danielle Heron, it's name is an homage to their hometowns of Oslo and Manchester. Taking over a former kitchen showroom, OSMA launched in October 2020, and is heavily influenced by Danielle’s culinary CV at Michelin-starred eateries.

It's cooking landed it a place in the Michelin Guide last year for dishes which celebrate ingredients from local farmers, while seeking inspiration far beyond Bury New Road.

In a post on their Instagram account, the pair wrote: "We’ve spoken with some of you already, but it’s time to make it official. It’s with a heavy heart, but excitement for the future, that we have decided to close our Prestwich restaurant ahead of a move to the city centre.

"Being fully transparent - we’ve struggled to find experienced staff, leaving us with little to no personal life. We have made the decision to move on to what we hope will be a more sustainable business that can grow, and allow us more time to follow our dreams. This is by no means the end of OSMA.

"We’re optimistic, but it’s bittersweet. After (almost!) five years we have met so many amazing and incredible people, who we’re proud to call our friends and OSMA family. So many of you have kept coming back week after week - we feel honoured and so grateful for your