A friend and I went for the May Tea Event and had a great time! Food was great, the atmosphere was fun, and the tea options were endless. I found the ticket price extremely reasonable. Sidenote: I've never sat upstairs before but the young man who showed me to the event area said that it was the main dining room.
In my opinion, the only flaw was what appeared to be an unbalanced ratio of customers vs. serving staff. The person that served us was wonderful, but I think she could have used more consistent help since she seemed to be taking care of the entire room solo.
Kellie B
Absolutely extraordinary! My husband and I have been coming here for cocktails monthly for two years and will continue to do so. The experience of the bartenders, especially John and Jaxon is unmatched. Their pallets and creativity is something you would normally only find in New York, Chicago or San Diego. It's truly fantastic that Centerville is blessed with such talent. And for the food! I've come here multiple times for brunch with friends and it's one of my favorite ways to catch up with people, the food is always refreshing, not too heavy, and perfect portions. It's so nice to spend a few hours on a Sunday enjoying a meal, talking and taking our time. This restaurant reminds me of traveling in Europe, I don't feel rushed to quickly drink a cocktail eat a meal and leave. No, I come here to enjoy time with the people I'm with and live in the moment, savoring the flavors. Manna is highly underrated and if you're a well traveled mixologist you will be blown away by the quality of the cocktails.
Rick Glaze
It’s 12:45 on a week day. We have been here 40 minutes. No food. Seen our server twice for a total of three minutes. A total of three tables were occupied.
It seems like the server might also be the cook? I don’t know.
The tomato bisque wasnt hearty, very little in terms of flavor layering. The BLT had three tiny slices of tomato.
I was kind of expecting more.
Cassidy Terry
Manna is definitely a must! Great staff to take care of you, and it’s a beautiful restaurant. Great espresso martinis and the chicken salad croissant is wonderful. The brunch buffet is a MUST.
Makenzie Shepherd
I love manna! It’s a beautiful atmosphere, with three different dining areas, and a beautiful cocktail and food menu! The servers and bartenders are very knowledgeable about what they sell, and I’ve never had a bad experience!
Max Stamey
A beautiful French and Peruvian inspired restaurant with fresh craft cocktails and upscale dishes. These paired with their atmosphere/ambience sets them apart from anything in the area! Check out their Happy hour tue-Sunday 2-6pm or industry night on Mondays which consist of happy hour from 4-close with a special food menu! They also have a beautiful lunch/brunch menu every Tuesday-Saturday 11a-2pm and a brunch buffet every Sunday from 11a-2p!!
Hugh Pierre Salehi
As a discerning individual when it comes to restaurant quality and service, I rarely recommend any restaurant in Dayton, except this one. The quality is exceptional, and it ranks among the top in Ohio. The desserts are fantastic, the lamb Wellington is superb, the prices are fair, and the cocktails are excellent. Although they present themselves as French, I would describe it more as a delightful combination of various European influences. The only recommended change would be to offer Tokaj wine. The interior is beautiful.
Amy Dimmick
I attended the Princess Tea Party and had a wonderful time. The room itself was bright and elegant. Special guests were Cinderella & Belle from The Fairy Godmother Events. The staff was so welcoming and they served a delicious selection. Truly a delightful afternoon. I look forward to doing it again.
Zach Millat
We’ve been here a few times. Cocktails are good. Some food dishes better than others. Chicken tonight was wayyy too buttery, needed some acid. Staff is friendly but if you’re there on an off night later, they constantly hang out in the “friends corner” at the bar by the patio exit. The last two times we’ve been here, we had to wait 20 minutes to get noticed to get the check while the staff chat with friends or staff in the corner. I don’t think I ever saw a manager or owner the 3 times I’ve been here. For the price you pay, service should be more astute.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
Lana Hetzel
The ambiance was amazing. Waitress was very nice but service was super slow. Drinks were amazing. Had wine and watermelon cosmo. Food was awful! Four of us had filets at different temps and they all came out the same. Dry and insanely salty. Entire meal was salty.
This place is fantastic with a very nice ambiance and amazing food and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Stape
So my calamari was so salty I literally drank a glass of water and then some to counter act the salt. Sauce was great a different turn on the dish. But I couldn't finish it. Just too much salt. The puttanesca, where to start. The shrimp were purple, from the wine I guess. The pasta was a perfect Al dente. I'm an Italian trained chef and it was ok. Spice was point on and I'm glad I asked for no salt in dish. Anchovies and capers have the salt needed for any dish plus sauce and salted water for pasta. Overall, it was okay. Would I spend my money there because I don't have to cook maybe. Look at this review from another chef.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Ryan McBride
Dropped in with a party of 6. Bar and atmosphere are top notch. The hall monitor server had no patience for orders and reported us to the manager. We were the only table upstairs and not rowdy. I want to go back, but only if we sit with another server.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Peruvian Charred Caesar Salad, Duck Medallions, Fish
Kelly Marie
We planned an evening to catch up with friends. The bar was lovely and I can’t say enough about the homemade blue cheese (Roquefort) stuffed olives in a FANTASTIC martini. BUT, if you are staying for dinner, beware of Debbie. This server hears ALL of your conversation and reports to the manager. Super rude, Debbie. We came for dinner and drinks and instead received an uncalled for visit from the manager, along with the bill.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Jonathan Stofer
Compared to Salar, Manna’s food is so disappointing. Pisco Sour wasn’t good, empanada had no flavor, main courses were underwhelming. The saltado roll appetizer was the best thing about the meal, I’d definitely eat that again. For the price and the experience, probably wouldn’t choose to go back to this restaurant.
A friend and I went for the May Tea Event and had a great time! Food was great, the atmosphere was fun, and the tea options were endless. I found the ticket price extremely reasonable. Sidenote: I've never sat upstairs before but the young man who showed me to the event area said that it was the main dining room.
In my opinion, the only flaw was what appeared to be an unbalanced ratio of customers vs. serving staff. The person that served us was wonderful, but I think she could have used more consistent help since she seemed to be taking care of the entire room solo.
Absolutely extraordinary! My husband and I have been coming here for cocktails monthly for two years and will continue to do so. The experience of the bartenders, especially John and Jaxon is unmatched. Their pallets and creativity is something you would normally only find in New York, Chicago or San Diego. It's truly fantastic that Centerville is blessed with such talent.
And for the food! I've come here multiple times for brunch with friends and it's one of my favorite ways to catch up with people, the food is always refreshing, not too heavy, and perfect portions. It's so nice to spend a few hours on a Sunday enjoying a meal, talking and taking our time. This restaurant reminds me of traveling in Europe, I don't feel rushed to quickly drink a cocktail eat a meal and leave. No, I come here to enjoy time with the people I'm with and live in the moment, savoring the flavors. Manna is highly underrated and if you're a well traveled mixologist you will be blown away by the quality of the cocktails.
It’s 12:45 on a week day. We have been here 40 minutes. No food. Seen our server twice for a total of three minutes. A total of three tables were occupied.
It seems like the server might also be the cook? I don’t know.
The tomato bisque wasnt hearty, very little in terms of flavor layering. The BLT had three tiny slices of tomato.
I was kind of expecting more.
Manna is definitely a must! Great staff to take care of you, and it’s a beautiful restaurant. Great espresso martinis and the chicken salad croissant is wonderful. The brunch buffet is a MUST.
I love manna! It’s a beautiful atmosphere, with three different dining areas, and a beautiful cocktail and food menu! The servers and bartenders are very knowledgeable about what they sell, and I’ve never had a bad experience!
A beautiful French and Peruvian inspired restaurant with fresh craft cocktails and upscale dishes. These paired with their atmosphere/ambience sets them apart from anything in the area! Check out their Happy hour tue-Sunday 2-6pm or industry night on Mondays which consist of happy hour from 4-close with a special food menu! They also have a beautiful lunch/brunch menu every Tuesday-Saturday 11a-2pm and a brunch buffet every Sunday from 11a-2p!!
As a discerning individual when it comes to restaurant quality and service, I rarely recommend any restaurant in Dayton, except this one. The quality is exceptional, and it ranks among the top in Ohio. The desserts are fantastic, the lamb Wellington is superb, the prices are fair, and the cocktails are excellent. Although they present themselves as French, I would describe it more as a delightful combination of various European influences. The only recommended change would be to offer Tokaj wine. The interior is beautiful.
I attended the Princess Tea Party and had a wonderful time. The room itself was bright and elegant. Special guests were Cinderella & Belle from The Fairy Godmother Events. The staff was so welcoming and they served a delicious selection. Truly a delightful afternoon. I look forward to doing it again.
We’ve been here a few times. Cocktails are good. Some food dishes better than others. Chicken tonight was wayyy too buttery, needed some acid. Staff is friendly but if you’re there on an off night later, they constantly hang out in the “friends corner” at the bar by the patio exit. The last two times we’ve been here, we had to wait 20 minutes to get noticed to get the check while the staff chat with friends or staff in the corner. I don’t think I ever saw a manager or owner the 3 times I’ve been here. For the price you pay, service should be more astute.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 2
The ambiance was amazing. Waitress was very nice but service was super slow. Drinks were amazing. Had wine and watermelon cosmo. Food was awful! Four of us had filets at different temps and they all came out the same. Dry and insanely salty. Entire meal was salty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 2
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This place is fantastic with a very nice ambiance and amazing food and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So my calamari was so salty I literally drank a glass of water and then some to counter act the salt. Sauce was great a different turn on the dish. But I couldn't finish it. Just too much salt. The puttanesca, where to start. The shrimp were purple, from the wine I guess. The pasta was a perfect Al dente. I'm an Italian trained chef and it was ok. Spice was point on and I'm glad I asked for no salt in dish. Anchovies and capers have the salt needed for any dish plus sauce and salted water for pasta. Overall, it was okay. Would I spend my money there because I don't have to cook maybe. Look at this review from another chef.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Dropped in with a party of 6. Bar and atmosphere are top notch. The hall monitor server had no patience for orders and reported us to the manager. We were the only table upstairs and not rowdy. I want to go back, but only if we sit with another server.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Peruvian Charred Caesar Salad, Duck Medallions, Fish
We planned an evening to catch up with friends. The bar was lovely and I can’t say enough about the homemade blue cheese (Roquefort) stuffed olives in a FANTASTIC martini. BUT, if you are staying for dinner, beware of Debbie. This server hears ALL of your conversation and reports to the manager. Super rude, Debbie. We came for dinner and drinks and instead received an uncalled for visit from the manager, along with the bill.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
Compared to Salar, Manna’s food is so disappointing. Pisco Sour wasn’t good, empanada had no flavor, main courses were underwhelming. The saltado roll appetizer was the best thing about the meal, I’d definitely eat that again. For the price and the experience, probably wouldn’t choose to go back to this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Saltado Rolls
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