Tortuga
Caribbean dining with a subtle hint of the Mediterranean, with grills, salads, tropical curries, pastas and more.
Restaurants
Sorting places
The Beeswing
Tapas, bottomless brunch and continental wines are among the highlights at this relaxed city centre eatery with outdoor garden terrace
Pho No. 1
Exceptional Vietnamese eatery with authentic small dishes and pho
Lennox
Bold, indulgent restaurant serving handmade pasta, dry-aged meats and a free-flowing menu built for mixing, matching and over-ordering.
BrewChimp Stretford
Unique Tamil Nadu street food gem above a laundrette in Stretford.
JS On The Corner
Revamped kosher eatery serving classics and modern twists like deep-fried pastrami wraps.
Pennington Plaice
A proper community chippy in Leigh serving up traditional batter and local staples since 1999.
Mr Thomas’s Chop House
Mr Thomas's Chop House is a truly iconic traditional pub specialising in classic British cuisine, with award-winning wine and beer.
Afghan Cuisine
Restaurant and takeaway serving fresh kebabs
Ice Shack
Quirky all-vegan desserts parlour
Fenix
Mykonos-inspired flavours, blending modern Greek and Mediterranean finesse in sophisticated settings at Fenix.
Chef Diao
Understated but high quality dim sum specialist run by a decade-spanning chef.
Zumuku Sushi Cheadle Hulme
Sushi as it should be served — alongside a concise but quality menu of traditional Japanese dishes
Noodle Alley
Szechuan noodle and street food specialist a stone’s throw from the city’s landmark arch
Soho House
Design-driven members’ club spread across the former Granada Studios, with restaurants, bars, wellness spaces and a rooftop pool.
Vicino
Treasured Italian restaurant and bar specialising in authentic cuisine created with local meats, veg, and ingredients imported from the mothership.
Almost Famous
The burger joint that re-wrote burger joints in Manchester, restored to its former glory
Umami Noodle Bar
Exceptional flavourful Asian fusion eatery serving rice and noodle dishes, using the freshest quality ingredients
San Carlo
A temple of Italian cuisine, with some contemporary twists and regular celebrity clientele
Syriana
Authentic Levantine cuisine with a warm ambiance
Greek Gyros & Bar
Street food heaven straight from Greece, grilled “Yeh-ro” as it should be served: in wraps, on open plates and skewered
Albert’s Shed
Modern restaurant on site of a former tool shed in Castlefield, with a large, south-facing, glass-canopied terrace
The Easy Fish Co.
Blending fishmonger mastery with upscale dining; fresh catches, classic dishes, and a century of family expertise.
Dishoom
Authentic flavours, original cocktails and a spectacular interior inspired by Bombay’s 19th Century Irani cafes
Higher Ground
Higher Ground is a modern British bistro championing organic farm produce and expert butchery with laid-back hospitality.
La Mancha
Long-running Spanish tapas bar bringing paella, pintxos spirit and warm hospitality to Rochdale’s historic heart.
Aamchi Mumbai
A small mother-daughter owned restaurant offering authentic Indian cuisine
Casa Italia
Independent Italian cafe and bistro with a Sicilian feel
Hungamaa
Authentic Indian street food crafted with heritage and heart.
Conni’s
An all-in Italian bakery and pizzeria doing proper pizza, pastries and panuzzo sandwiches the way they’re meant to be.
The Great Kathmandu
The Great Kathmandu is a Nepalese institution that has won more awards than we can remember since opening in 1986.
Elnecot
Award-winning kitchen serving British cuisine with innovative twists, including Welsh Wagyu, alongside natural wines and local beers.
Pasta Evangelists
High-quality pasta finds an unlikely home in the departures lounge of Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2.
BAB
Bold, non-traditional kebabs served in a stylish Northern Quarter industrial space.
Jerk Junction Altrincham
Altrincham street food joint serving up real authentic Caribbean food made fresh and full of flavour
Mazzo
Family run Italian restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere, sleek look, and modern take on authentic drinks and dishes
Rosa’s Thai
A friendly chain spot on Deansgate, serving tasty Thai classics in a simple, pleasant setting.
Evuna
Tapas bar, Spanish restaurant and award-winning wine merchant in the heart of the city
Embankment Kitchen
Sophisticated venue presenting elevated meat and seafood dishes, plus desserts, draught beer and wine
Fold Bistro & Bottle Shop
Fine dining bistro with nostalgic dishes crafted by local chef with presidential pedigree.
The Spread Eagle by McLeod 9
A proper village pub where British classics, nostalgia and serious fine-dining technique come together.
Big Tray BBQ
Proper American-style barbecue serving smoked meats by weight, big trays and even bigger flavours.
Sakura
Tiny café delivering a slice of Hong Kong with its blend of Chinese staples and Korean-Japanese dishes.
Rudy’s Chorlton
Relaxed neighbourhood pizzeria that's perfected the classic Neapolitan.
Little Yang Sing
Contemporary Cantonese dishes with dim sum and extensive vegetarian choices.
Glamorous
Dim sum freshly made in house using only the finest ingredients
WowYauChow
Cosy spot offering Chinese classics and an all-you-can-eat brunch menu
Leopard Pie
Neighbourhood pizzeria offering warm welcomes, renowned wood-fired pies, and unique sides.