Volta is a neighbourhood restaurant and bar at 167 Burton Road in West Didsbury. Its vintage bistro style interior and cosy front terrace create an informal setting that can move easily from lunch into a lively evening. Walk ins are welcome, although booking is useful when Burton Road is at its busiest.
International travel provides the inspiration for a menu of small plates. Recent combinations have included roasted aubergine with miso, halloumi with green harissa, black lentils with berbere spice and cod with yellow curry. Meat, seafood and vegetable dishes can be mixed across the table to create a meal with contrasting flavours and textures.
Vegetarian and vegan choices make up a substantial part of the selection rather than appearing only as sides. The kitchen is compact and handles all allergens, so guests should speak with staff about ingredients and possible cross contact before ordering. On Sundays, the small plates make way for a dedicated roast menu.
A concise but varied wine list accompanies craft beer and signature or classic cocktails. Diners who would rather leave the ordering to the kitchen can choose a set experience built around representative dishes. Volta succeeds as a flexible West Didsbury local where globally influenced food and a well judged bar offering receive equal attention.
Address: 167 Burton Road, West Didsbury, Manchester M20 2LN, United Kingdom
Volta Menu
Snacks
Salted almonds
(Ve)
Green olives & pickled guindillas
(Ve)
Boquerones – marinated white anchovies & olive oil
Platters
Rump of beef, pork belly, chicken supreme & all the trimmings
Plates
Served with roast potatoes, seasonal greens, spiced red cabbage, mashed potato, maple roasted carrots, yorkshire pudding & gravy
Native breed salt aged rump of beef
Rare breed pork belly with crackling
Chicken supreme with rosemary & thyme
Wild mushroom & spinach wellington
(V)
Walnut & almond nut roast
(Ve) *Our mashed potato and yorkshire puddings are not vegan. Our vegan nut roast comes with extra greens, red cabbage & carrots.
Sides
Cauliflower cheese
(V)
Pigs in blankets
Sausage meat stuffing with sage, onion & thyme
Extra gravy
(VOA)
Small Plates
The Volta Experience, £36.5 per head. Make it easy and treat yourself to The Volta Experience, the perfect sharing menu handpicked by our chefs. Please ask for details.
Boquerones – marinated white anchovies & olive oil
Salted almonds
(Ve)
Green olives & pickled guindillas
(Ve)
Flatbread
(Ve)
Roasted aubergine & miso dip, spring onion, sesame & chilli oil
(Ve)
Spinach borani, crispy chickpeas, ras el hanout & dill
(V)
Padron peppers, chilli & lime
(Ve)
Cantabrian anchovies, heritage tomato, oregano, chilli & moscatel dressing
Deep fried Driftwood goats cheese, pickled beetroot & honey
(V)
Burrata, pickled peach, fennel & pistachio dukkah
(V)
Chargrilled Tenderstem broccoli, green harissa, allepo chilli
(Ve)
Smashed cucumber, green tahini, fennel & chilli crunch
(Ve)
Green bean, snap pea, preserved lemon, white bean hummus & seed dukkah
(Ve)
Hispi cabbage, black garlic, miso butter & sesame
(V)
Queenie scallops, chilli, ginger & lime butter
Cod, yellow curry, crispy potato & pickled chilli
Lamb Adana skewer, yoghurt & harissa
Lamb merguez sausages, labneh, fresh herbs & pickled shallot
220g hanger steak, green peppercorn & cep mayo
Whole roasted sea bass with North African spices
Iberico pork presa, brown butter, lemon, capers & cornichons
500g dry aged sirloin steak on the bone, chimichurri
Fried potatoes & aioli
(V)
3 for £18.5
Choose any 2 plates from: Cantabrian anchovies, tomato; Roasted aubergine & miso dip; Spinach borani, crispy chickpeas; Padron peppers; Smashed cucumber, green tahini; Chargrilled Tenderstem broccoli; Green bean, snap pea, white bean hummus; Hispi cabbage & black garlic. 3 for £18.5. Weekdays until 5:30pm. Choose any 1 plate from: Burrata, pickled peach, dukkah; Deep fried goats cheese; Cod, yellow curry; Queenie scallops; Lamb merguez sausages; Hanger steak (+ £3 supplement).
Cantabrian anchovies, tomato
Roasted aubergine & miso dip
Spinach borani, crispy chickpeas
Padron peppers
Smashed cucumber, green tahini
Chargrilled Tenderstem broccoli
Green bean, snap pea, white bean hummus
Hispi cabbage & black garlic
Burrata, pickled peach, dukkah
Deep fried goats cheese
Cod, yellow curry
Queenie scallops
Lamb merguez sausages
Hanger steak
+ £3 supplement
Flatbread
Fried potatoes
Olives & pickled chillies
Salted almonds
Dessert
Caramel panna cotta, rum soaked raisins, chocolate crumb
White chocolate & cardamom crème brûlée
(V)
Sticky toffee pudding, salted caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream
(V)
Coconut & kafir lime sorbet, spiced pineapple & toasted coconut
(Ve)
Affogato
(V)
Volta Experience
The perfect sharing menu chosen by our chefs. For 2: £36.5 per head. Must be ordered by the entire table. Minimum 2 persons. For 3 or more: All of the above, plus…
Green olives & pickled guindillas
Flatbread
Spinach borani, crispy chickpeas, ras el hanout & dill
Burrata, pickled peach, fennel & pistachio dukkah
Chargrilled Tenderstem broccoli, green harissa, allepo chilli
Hispi cabbage, black garlic, miso butter & sesame
Cod, yellow curry, crispy potato & pickled chilli
Lamb merguez sausages, labneh, fresh herbs & pickled shallot
Fried potatoes & aioli
Roasted aubergine & miso dip, spring onion, sesame & chilli oil
Deep fried Driftwood goats cheese, pickled beetroot & honey
220g hanger steak, green peppercorn & cep mayo
& Cocktails – White
175ml | btl
Picpoul de Pinet
Grange des Rocs – Languedoc – 13%
Petit Chablis
Domaine de la Motte – Burgundy – 13%
Sauvignon Blanc
Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois – Loire – 12%
Riesling
Sandgrove, Stepping Stone – Australia – 12%
& Cocktails – Red
175ml | btl
Pinot Noir
Moulin de Gassac – Languedoc – 12%
Malbec
Santa Julia – Argentina – 13%
Cabernet Sauvignon
Domaine des Tourelles – Lebanon – 14%
Grenache/Syrah/Mourvedre
Chateau de Caravettes – Languedoc – 14.5%
Bottled
Augustiner Helles
Modelo
Schofferhofer Grapefruit/Pineapple
Hogans Dry Cider
No & Lo
Amalfi Spritz
0% ABV | Lyre’s Italian Spritz, Lyre’s Classico Grande, Soda, Orange
Raspberry Nojito
0% ABV | Apple, Lime, Mint, Raspberry, Ginger Ale
Nospresso Martini
0% ABV | Lyre’s Coffee Originale, Lyre’s White Cane Spirit, Espresso, Gomme
Non-Amaretto Sour
0% ABV | Lyre’s Amaretti, Hazelnut, Lemon, Gomme, Aqua Faba
Gin
Beefeater London Dry
Beefeater Pink
Three Rivers
Tarsier
Rum
Havana 3yr
Ron Abuelo Anejo 7yr
Diplomatico Reserva
Diablesse Caribbean
Whiskey
Jim Beam
Bourbon
Makers Mark
Bourbon
Jefferson’s
Bourbon
Digestif
Cazcabel Martini
Cazcabel Coffee, Kahlua, Espresso, Gomme
Bottle Aged Old Fashioned
Makers Mark, Demerara Sugar, Angostorra Bitters, Orange Peel
Cardenel Mendoza
Spanish Brandy aged in the finest ex Pedro Ximenez and Olorosso solera casks