9 Murray St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6HS, United Kingdom
+44 161 547 3683
$ $ Modern European restaurant , Restaurant , Wine bar
910 ratings
Erst presents a Modern European menu with a refined selection of small plates and shared dishes, emphasizing seasonal and regional ingredients. The menu features a range of items such as Carllingfod Oyster with Mignonette, Steak Tartare paired with Tonnato sauce, and Venison Carpaccio served alongside bitter leaves and horseradish. Other highlights include Whole Globe Artichoke with Tarragon Vinaigrette, Salt Cod, Cantabrian Anchovies, Crispy Potatoes accompanied by Yeast Sauce, as well as Mackerel and Ratatouille. The structure is designed to facilitate a tasting experience through tapas-style offerings and individually crafted dishes.
Beverage options complement the food selection with a curated aperitif list, including classic cocktails like Negroni, Americano, Martini, and Fernet & Coke. Non-alcoholic choices include Nibiru Zweigelt Grape Juice and punchy fruit-based drinks with blood orange, peach, ginger, and chai. The menu also includes a variety of sweet wines and digestifs, such as Riesling Auslese, Moscatello Dulce, and aged spirits like Red Breast 12 Yr Irish Whiskey, Bruichladdich Islay Barley, Laphroaig Quarter Cask, Del Maguey Mezcal, Julien Fremount Calvados, Chartreuse, and Fernet Branca.
Pricing falls within the mid to upper range typical for Manchester’s contemporary dining scene, reflecting the quality and provenance of ingredients as well as the beverage selection.
The menu features a variety of small plates and seafood-focused dishes, with highlights including oysters, anchovies, and carpaccio, indicating an emphasis on light, shareable items often suited for wine pairing. Pricing ranges from budget-friendly options like Maldon Oysters (£3.50) and Perello Olives (£4.00) to premium selections such as Lamb & Ox Heart Sausage (£16.00) and Cantabrian Anchovies (£10.00). The presence of aperitifs, beers, and ciders suggests the venue caters well to pre-dinner or casual drinking occasions. Lighter, tapas-style dishes alongside more substantial meat offerings provide flexibility across different dining preferences and times of day.
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