"Our first date in 1976 was at the newly opened Royal Exchange Theatre to see "The Rivals." So when we decided to catch the current performance of "Guys and Dolls," we noticed that a new restaurant named "The Rivals" had opened nearby. We couldn't resist stopping by for some appetizers, and we were not disappointed. The staff was extremely friendly without being intrusive, the house wine was excellent, and the food was delightful. The king prawn in my prawn cocktail tasted as if it had just come straight from the sea. I ordered sea bream while my husband had fish and wedges, both of which were delicious. The bread and butter pudding was also a highlight. This was a birthday treat for us, and it turned out to be fabulous and great value for money. The restaurant had a lovely nostalgic charm, and we will definitely return."
