Some famous faces may be nearby while you're tucking into gorge dishes at James Martin Restaurant. Succulent pork belly and Yorkshire lamb rump are a couple of our fave offerings from the celebrity chef's menu.

For Italian restaurants, Manchester is blessed with stellar venues galore and Piccolino Caffe Grande is certainly among them. The expansive Italian menu is bursting with authentic Italian cuisine like crab linguini, salmon tagliatelle and Neopolitan pizza.

Australasia beautifully mixes Art Deco vibes with fusion bites from Down Under. Admire one of the city's 5 star restaurants with your pals, and spend an afternoon grazing on small plates like yellowfin tuna sashimi and teriyaki beef nigiri.

Gaucho is renowned for supreme cuts of Argentinian steak served in stylish surroundings. Fancy halal sirloin and a Sunday feast? Bring your crew of foodies to the grand Deansgate building and try the never-ending roast option for £37.

When it comes to fine dining, Manchester city centre boasts some classy options. Showcasing fusion flavours of Mexico and Japan, Peter Street Kitchen could be the most unique though. Where else serves soya mince empanadas or gyoza tacos with truffle dressing?

Thanks to its ambient lighting, majestic features and cherry blossoms, Tattu is one of the most romantic restaurants Manchester can offer. Bring your date - or go solo - and munch on dim sum from the pan-Asian menu, while soaking up the alluring setting.

Say bonjour to 63 Degrees, the finest French cuisine in the Northern Quarter. If you try the tender beef fillet with béarnaise sauce, we advise leaving room to savour the gorge pudding menu, which includes crème brulée with bourbon vanilla.

If you're looking for Michelin star restaurants in Manchester, grab a table at Mana. Sit down and experience up to 18 plates of high-end British flavours with a few Japanese twists, like the Shetland scallops on chawanmushi.

One of the top restaurants Manchester can shout about is The French. For £125 from Wednesday to Friday, you can scoff several courses of divine dishes, like deer-soaked in cherry gravy and smoked halibut with pickled mussels.