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Cotton, Manchester, NH

Cotton

4.9
4.9
4842 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
75 Arms Street, Manchester, NH 03101

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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 4,842 people are saying

Cotton reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Best Overall

  • New Hampshire

    Best Food

  • New Hampshire

    Best Service

  • 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 Ambiance

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Best Value

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Good for special occasions

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cotton is a beloved dining spot in Manchester, praised for its "excellent food and service" and "upscale yet cozy atmosphere." Dishes like calamari, buttermilk fried chicken, and schnitzel receive high marks. Despite some noise concerns, its consistency in "friendly service" and delightful cocktails make it "a go-to for special occasions."

4,842 Reviews
  1. Richard

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Was really looking forward to the wahoo on the menu. But they overcooked it way overcooked it. They need to understand that fish should be cooked for two 145. My guess is they cooked it to 155 which left it dry and unappealing.

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  2. Shannon VIP

    Dallas14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The patio was open. It was a beautiful night. I had the salmon gnocchi, husband had fish. We both enjoyed everything.

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  3. Ronald

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cotton is our "go to" eatery & w/family from out of town visiting, we appreciated being accommodated w/a surprise "fifth" diner. All our meals were superb & service as well. Popcorn shrimp was delightful, as always & lamb dinners did not disappoint,; salmon & scallop entrees were terrific. All in all, a fun time for all.

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  4. Jason

    New Hampshire2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    First time I have even been here. The food was great but the portion size on the seafood ravioli left me still hungry. My date's lamb was excellent and cooked to perfection. I will say that the seating made it hard to hear the person sitting across the table from you. I felt like you were involved in numerous conversations at the same time. I liked how they called to confirm the reservation, drinks were good, food was excellent, service was good, but the noise was a bit much for a romantic date night setting.

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  5. Jenna VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really love this place but the menu needs to be changed up. It’s been the same menu for years now. Adding a seasonal specials menu might be nice.

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  6. Stephanie

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous! We love coming to Cotton. Martinis and calamari are the best in New England.

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  7. Joe

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. With wonderful service and atmosphere. We enjoyed a perfectly cooked steamed and the butternut squash ravioli. Crab cakes as an appetizer. A wonderful restaurant.

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  8. deidra

    Memphis/West TN1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dining experience! Upscale atmosphere, but not stuffy. Staff were friendly and attentive, food was amazing. Hands down the best calamari we’ve ever had. We will definitely go back!

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  9. Francis VIP

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lived up to its reputation! Our server , Jordan was excellent! Food was fresh creatively prepared. Great experience overall that I would recommend.

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  10. Richard VIP

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dine out every Saturday evening. It’s been a long time since Cotton was a regular place for us since it’s not as close as other places for us. Tonight was so spectacular that we said we have to make it back more often. From service to ambience to drinks to food, just amazing. Plan ahead and make reservations. Definitely worth it!

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Cotton is rated 4.9 stars by 4842 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 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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