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Cotton, Manchester, NH

Cotton

4.9
4.9
4741 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
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Cotton

4.9
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Manchester

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    Manchester
  • Cross street
    Stark Street
  • Parking details
    Private parking lot adjacent to restaurant with Public metered lot across from restaurant.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,741 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

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Best Overall

  • New Hampshire

    Best Service

  • New Hampshire

    Best Ambiance

  • New Hampshire

    Best Value

  • New Hampshire

    Innovative

  • New Hampshire

    Lively

  • New Hampshire

    Contemporary American

  • New Hampshire

    Most Booked

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Overall

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Service

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Ambiance

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Value

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Innovative

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Healthy

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Lively

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cotton in Manchester, NH, delights diners with consistently "amazing food and service." The romantic atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "must-go" spot for any occasion. Guests rave about the "superb cocktails" and generous portions. With dishes like buttermilk fried chicken and scallops, Cotton promises an "outstanding" dining experience.

4,741 Reviews
  1. Keith

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best lamb dish I've ever eaten... Delicious scallops.. can't go wrong.. the chef is a real pro!

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  2. Lynda

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location to grab a bite before a show at SNHU arena

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  3. Phillip

    Manchester

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food, Great Service at an affordable price for the quality served. Our server was very friendly and helpful.

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  4. David

    Orlando

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I love the food and value at Cotton. However, tables for two are way too close together. There is zero privacy and you are always in someone else’s conversation 2 ft away.

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  5. Dorothy

    New Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the service was great!

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  6. Michelle

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great ambiance ,& Excellent service, Karen thank you for taking great care of us . My party had Delmoico steaks, Salmon, Wedge Salad, Tuna Tar Tar & the Turkey schnitzel all 5 stars .

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  7. Richard

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another delightful dinner and drinks. Will return again.

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  8. Jonna

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing. The buttermilk fried chicken is so incredible! And the Italian lemon cake was light and delicious. We love it so much - we came back for our anniversary dinner!

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  9. Rebecca

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding as always! Nina is the best we always amazing service and the menu is Amazing

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  10. Shannon

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Calamari appetizer, a martini the flirty was great. All three entrées were delicious. Excellent service, we will definitely return!

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FAQs

Cotton is rated 4.9 stars by 4741 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Cotton restaurant

Cotton

4.9
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Manchester

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Cotton

75 Arms Street, Manchester, NH 03101

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Stark Street
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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