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Cotton, Manchester, NH

Cotton

4.9
4.9
4723 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
20:30
Booked 29 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
Cotton features the cooking of award-winning chef/author/owner Jeffrey Paige. Located in Manchester's Historic Millyard District, Cotton is known for exceptional farm to table comfort food, friendly yet professional service, and an inviting, casual upscale atmosphere. It's the place the New York Times calls hip, named one of the best neighborhood restaurants in the Northeast by Bon Appetit Magazine and holds the distinct honor of Best Martinis in New Hampshire year after year by NH Magazine and The Union Leader.

RESERVATIONS:
Patio dining is available April through October. To request a patio table please note this when you make your reservation. Weather permitting, we will call early afternoon the day of your reservation to confirm if patio seating is available. We cannot guarantee specific seating at this time but we always do our best.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (603) 622-5488
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jeffrey Paige
  • Area
    Manchester
  • Cross Street
    Stark Street
  • Parking details
    Private parking lot adjacent to restaurant with Public metered lot across from restaurant.
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 4,723 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Hampshire

    Best Overall

  • New Hampshire

    Best Food

  • New Hampshire

    Best Service

  • New Hampshire

    Best Ambience

  • New Hampshire

    Best Value

  • New Hampshire

    Contemporary American

  • New Hampshire

    Most Booked

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Overall

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Food

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Service

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Ambience

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Value

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cotton offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious food and amazing service" in a charming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "romantic ambience" and friendly staff who are "attentive and enthusiastic." Standout dishes include the lamb frites, scallops, and buttermilk fried chicken. Cotton is a "culinary gem" perfect for any occasion.

4,723 Reviews
  1. David

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is great quality food that satisfies and is delicious. I have tried several dishes all high-quality delightful experiences.

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  2. James

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cotton is a well above average restaurant. The Bistro steak that gets such great reviews, however, was just OK tonight and was not very tender. Both steaks were cooked rarer than we ordered but we chose not to return them but should have. The sauces on the steak were excellent. The Mushroom soup was a special and was superb, the mashed potatoes were good, and the carrots were excellent. Good wine selection and overall prices are reasonable for the quality and portions you get. We will come back but not order the Bistro steak again.

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  3. Mark

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot with nice feel, Our first time here and next time we are in Manchester we will definitely go again. Service was great, portions were spot on a food tasted great. Thanks for a fun night out with my wife.

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  4. Robert

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional service by Dwayne. Super friendly staff from the moment you walk in and until you leave. Food fantastic! Atmosphere great. Low noise level. Great food at good prices with excellent tastes!

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  5. Ellen

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fabulous! Our server Josh was wonderful! Thank you for celebrating my sister's birthday! Love Cotton aleays delicious!

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  6. Roger

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and experience. We will return for sure

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  7. regina

    Greater Boston

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I went to Cotton to celebrate our mutual birthday. Food and service was outstanding as always! Our favorite restaurant is always the perfect place at which to celebrate! We recommend Cotton highly! Thank you Cotton for always providing a wonderful dining experience!

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  8. Lesa

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cotton has a great drink menu. Waiter was friendly and helpful when deciding on what to order for drinks and food. My only complaint was my steak was undercooked. It was returned cooked perfect but no mention or apologize that it was undercooked. It would have been nice to at least acknowledge it and maybe offer a free dessert.

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  9. Louise

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food at Cotton is consistently exceptional. I had one of the specials, and it was delicious, and the portion size was huge! Always have a great meal there. When reserving I ask for a booth and we are always accommodated!

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  10. sharon

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered the buttermilk fried chicken and it was perfection! The chicken was tender, the coating was crunchy and it was perfectly seasoned. The mashed potatoes and broccoli complimented the dish. I also had the pear martini…heaven! You could literally smell the pear, delicious. I’m never disappointed at Cotton. Always a terrific meal!

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Cotton is rated 4.9 stars by 4723 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
20:30
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Cotton

75 Arms Street, Manchester, NH 03101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Stark Street
  • Area
    Manchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private parking lot adjacent to restaurant with Public metered lot across from restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jeffrey Paige
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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