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Best Restaurants in Manchester: Local Favorites & Hidden Gems

Craving great food in Manchester? Find the city’s finest restaurants, from Michelin-starred spots to cozy local favorites.

Manchester NewsJune 16, 2020

Dukes 92 – Bar & Restaurant

Grill restaurant and bars serving food, set in a former stable building with a balcony and terrace.

18 – 25 Castle St, Manchester M3 4LZ – 0161 839 8642

Fazenda

Brazilian rodizio dining room for all-you-can-eat steaks and skewered meats, carved at the table.

The Avenue, Manchester M3 3AP – 0161 207 1183

Gaucho

Designer furnishings and cowhide fabrics create a lavish backdrop for Argentine food and wine.

2A St Mary’s St, Manchester M3 2LB – 0161 833 4333

Yuzu

Japanese cuisine freshly made from mostly local meat, fish and vegetables, and a wide range of sake.

City Centre, 39 Faulkner St, Manchester M1 4EE – 0161 236 4159

Adam Reid at the French

Using only the finest seasonal produce available, the food at The French is known across the city and beyond for its exquisite flavours. The menu of modern British cuisine showcases the creative culinary talents of Manchester’s own Adam Reid, with a choice of four, six or nine courses.

16 Peter St, Manchester M60 2DS – 0161 235 4780

Australasia

Modern Australian food including Indonesian and Japanese influences served in a subterranean venue.

1 The Avenue, Deansgate, Manchester M3 3AP – 0161 831 0288

Tattu Restaurant and Bar

Modern Chinese cuisine and cocktails in sophisticated, dark wood bar/restaurant with carved screens.

3 Hardman Square, Gartside St, Manchester M3 3EB – 0161 819 2060

20 Stories

High-style destination in a shopping complex for modern British dining & cocktails & sweeping views.

NO. 1, 1 Hardman Square, Manchester M3 3EB – 0161 204 3333

Alston Bar & Beef

Spot for select steaks & many gins in a fashionable, expansive space in the Corn Exchange building.

Cathedral St, Manchester M4 3TR

James Martin

Elegant, Modern British casino restaurant in a former industrial warehouse with a brick arch ceiling.

Great Northern, 2 Watson St, Manchester M3 4LP – 0161 828 0345

One Plus Chinese Restaurant

Low-key eatery with a ‘sushi-style conveyor belt plus a noodle & rice bar with rotating menus.

42 Charles St, Manchester M1 7DB – 0161 273 2888

Mana

High-end, reservation-only British fixture with a locally sourced avant-garde menu & wine pairings.

42 Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6BF – 0161 392 7294

El Gato Negro Tapas

It opened in 2016. The ground floor has alfresco pavement dining and an evocative bar and dining space. The middle floor offers a mix of restaurant table and seating options, plus the chef’s table for extra thrill and theatre by our open kitchen. The top floor features a stunning terrace with a retractable roof, plus a bar and tables for two or larger groups.

52 King St, Manchester M2 4LY – 0161 694 8585

Sultanahmet Grill Köfte

Sultanahmet Grill is a unique Turkish restaurant. The restaurant features a seasonal menu of grilled meats and sides. Sultanahmet is combining an authentic atmosphere with good quality, healthy, fresh food.

91 Wilmslow Rd, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5SU – 0161 256 0368

Cafe Istanbul

Colourful family-friendly dining space with outdoor seating, for Mediterranean dishes and cocktails

79-81 Bridge St, Manchester M3 2RH – 0161 833 9942

Northern Soul Deli Company

Lively, fast food-style joint known for its inventive, elevated grilled cheese sandwiches.

Unit 10, 11 Church St, Manchester M4 1PN – 0161 834 0107

TNQ – The Northern Quarter Restaurant & Bar

Simple dining room with a relaxed vibe, for gourmet Modern British dishes and set-price lunches.

108 High St, Manchester M4 1HQ – 0161 832 7115

Arnero Restaurant

Mughlai and North Indian cooking are the specialities at this welcoming restaurant.

25, Sackville St, Manchester, Greater Manchester M1 3LZ – 0161 236 1364

Bar San Juan

Tiled tapas bar with traditional decor, serving authentic dishes and imported beer and wine.

56 Beech Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9EG – 0737 8693594

Happy Seasons Restaurant

Happy Seasons is a small, simple authentic Chinese restaurant in the heart of Chinatown, Manchester. Happy Seasons menu offers the best authentic Cantonese cuisine using locally sourced produces prepared by experienced chefs.

59 Faulkner St, Manchester M1 4FF – 0161 236 7189

Hunan Restaurant

Bright venue serving regional Chinese cuisine, with a special emphasis on vegetarian/vegan dishes.

19-21 George St, Manchester M1 4HE – 0161 236 8889

The Little Yang Sing

The smart decor and traditional Chinese regional cooking including dim sum and several banquet menus.

17 George St, Manchester M1 4HE – 0161 228 7722

Pearl City Restaurant

Long-established Chinatown restaurant serving a vast menu of Chinese dishes including dim sum.

33 George St, Manchester M1 4HQ – 0161 228 7683

Cane & Grain

Hip New York-style style bar over three themed floors, for ribs, burgers and cocktails.

49, 51 Thomas St, Manchester M4 1NA – 0161 839 7033

Luck Lust Liquor and Burn

North American road trip-inspired restaurant and bar serving food including tacos and burgers.

100-102 High St, Manchester M4 1HP – 0161 258 3330

Solita NQ

Modern, US-style bar and restaurant with an indoor barbecue and charcoal oven plus outdoor seating.

Turner St, Manchester M4 1DW – 0161 839 2200

SHORYU RAMEN

If you want to celebrate your special days in a fabulous Japanese restaurant and get the best service, you’re in the right place. A variety of delicious and exotic Japanese cuisine is offered.

1 Piccadilly, Manchester M1 1RG