Dogtown Skate and surf-themed Northern Quarter bar with inimitable decor and a loyal following Bars & Pubs City Centre View profile
Bunga Raya Casual Malaysian eatery in Stockport's Hazel Grove, serving up seafood, duck and veggie dishes as well as street food snacks.
Yadgar Cafe No-fuss rice and three institution delivering comfort, care and deep flavour, one ladle at a time. Restaurants City Centre View profile
Kabana Still the gold standard for Manchester’s beloved rice and three — bold flavours, no fuss, always full. Restaurants City Centre View profile
Cafe Marhaba Beloved family run rice & three curry cafe opened in 1992, known for its fresh naan and tandoor Restaurants City Centre View profile
Common Perennially popular Northern Quarter bar doing all the right things — DJ sets, strong spirits, and Nell’s Pizza Bars & Pubs City Centre View profile
Rigatoni’s Altrincham Southern Italian Pasta Kitchen with a rotating menu of fresh pasta dishes, made daily Restaurants Altrincham
Nila’s Burmese Kitchen A heartfelt slice of Burma with bold flavours, first-name service, and a tamarind pork you’ll be dreaming about. Restaurants Stretford View profile
Hispi Award-winning restaurant serving humble bistro food in a relaxed setting. Restaurants Didsbury View profile
Trof Food and drink institution known for great Sunday roasts, all-day brunch, rare bourbons and cocktails Bars & Pubs City Centre View profile
Maida Grill House Laidback curry cafe known for Indian and Pakistani grill favourites and standard-setting rice and three Restaurants Salford View profile