A real taste of India in the heart of Manchester, Mowgli is not afraid to add a little spice, even for the smallest of prices. Their tiffin boxes are a firm fav, giving you four tiers of specials chosen by the chef, with rice or bread included for £14 and £16 respectively. 

If you're looking for cheap eats in Manchester city centre while you watch the game, Walkabout will give you just that. Serving up all the best beer and gin to wash down wings, burgers or sharers, this place is hard to go wrong with.

One of the best student restaurants in Manchester, Turing Tap is the perfect place for keeping a close tabs on those pennies. Fronting a range of small plates and sharers, plus pizzas, burgers and pubs mains, this pocket-friendly watering hole caters to all cravings.

Sandwiched right between Chinatown and the Gay Village is Yates Manchester, delving out pub grub and plenty of booze at rock-bottom prices. For brekkie, you can chow down on a full English or breakfast wraps. While the main menu includes Thai red curry, katsu curry chicken 'n' chips and a range of pies.

One of many cheap places near Oxford Road, Footage stands out from the crowd thanks to quirky interiors, low price cocktail pitchers and their range of mouthwatering grub. From the all-day brunch to loaded burgers and dogs, there's plenty of crowd-pleasers to choose from.

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Affordable sushi? Now we're talking. Whether you choose from the huge veggie and vegan menu or fancy fresh fish, YO! Manchester Arndale will sort you out. Not only that, but there's katsu curry when or other main meals when you don't want the usual menu offering here.

Not only does Honest Burgers promise perfectly cooked burgers and a menu of thirst-quenching drinks, but it's a favourite of cheap restaurants in Manchester city centre. Head here for meaty, veggie and vegan options with a stunning rooftop for those warmer days.

Located in the hub of Salford Quays, Lime Restaurant and Bar is a brilliant all-day restaurant for casual dining. Whether you're looking for a light bite, lunchtime dish, dinner feast or pre-theatre plate, you'll find everything you need to satisfy any hunger pangs.

On Wednesdays, you can nab unlimited wings for £10 per person at any time of day thanks to The Lawn Club. Whether you just love the stuff or fancy an all you can eat contest with your mates, this is the place. Plus, there are pizzas and seasonal drinks too.

Not just the home of 2 for 1 cocktails, Slug and Lettuce in Spinningfields, Didsbury, Deansgate, Albert Square and Piccadilly are sure to satisfy your hunger pangs without breaking the bank. From bottomless brunch to brekkie and burgers, all meals are covered here.

Perfectly cooked pizza? That's what's in stored at Rudy's Peter Street, but at an affordable price to boot. Expect to be munching through slices topped with roast porchetta, sage potatoes, smoked mozzarella, caramelised onions and more at this cheap spot, all of which come in at under £12.

Vegan food doesn't always have to be expensive, as Sandbar, a popular spot for cheap grub, proves. The restaurant is huge on sustainability and making feel-good dishes for a low cost, with around 20 options priced at no more than £15 for a 14-inch pizza. 

Doing cheap eats justice is THE BUTCHER, a brand that's already made an award-winning name for itself in Amsterdam, Berlin and Ibiza. Whether you want eggs benedict-inspired brekkie burgers, truffle-laced beef or classic cheese-topped patties, this Urban Playground location is just the place.

A vegetarian and predominantly gluten-free restaurant, Bundobust is a great choice for cheap and casual dining in Manchester city centre. For just £6, you can munch on a bhaji butty, vada pav veggie burger and raghda pethis mushy pea cakes, with a wide range of cocktails to top it off. 

From £5 tostadas and cauli wings to cheap burritos or overflowing tacos, Luck, Lust, Liquor & Burn has a range of Tex-Mex food to enjoy without making a dent in your bank balance. Better yet, there are margs to wash it all down.

With fresh and locally sourced ingredients, Trof is a quirky Northern Quarter spot boasting quality food at reasonable prices. Think hearty roast dinners, wholesome brunches and plenty more pub classics, with no dish ever exceeding the £20 mark.  

Think you know cheese toasties? You ain't seen nothing until you've sunk your teeth into melting sarnies stuffed with layers of bacon and lip-smacking pickles at Northern Soul. Located by The Arndale, this choice of the best casual restaurants in Manchester is perfect for a quick cheap eats.

While there's many cheap and cool places to eat in Manchester, Crazy Pedro's is one of the city's favourites. With Friday to Sunday happy hours fronting £10 pizzas and two cocktails for a tenner too, you're guaranteed a great meal on a budget.

Chow down on fluffy buns, crispy tempura, sashimi, yakitori and plenty more at Shoryu. With deals that range from NHS and student discounts to two for one buns on a Mondays, it's a top pick out of all the affordable restaurants in Manchester city centre. 

It's all about small plates and pared-back interiors as chef-owner Michael Clay whips up a pocket-friendly menu at our favourite cheap date restaurants in Manchester. Otherwise, if you're out with the whole family, Elnecot is dog-friendly to boot.