Whether you're doing it for a date night or just the 'Gram, sometimes you need a little extra aesthetic with your dinner. Luckily for us, this city shows an obsession for looking good, with a bit of sparkle promised at some of its best dining spots, from Asian to pasta. We've put together the pick of the lot, so you never have to go without gorgeous surroundings. Say hello to Manchester's most beautiful restaurants.
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Last updated on 9th February 2024
Taking you to the tropics, Grand Pacific is all about the sunshine vibes and verdant interiors. Housed within a gorgeous 19th century space, its colonial-inspired decor sees palm motifs and elegant lighting as a fine complement to its menu of pan-Asian fare.
Pictures can't do justice to the sublime Peter Street Kitchen. Located inside the Free Trade Hall, the decor nods to Japanese minimalism (in homage to its menu), with clean white booths, high ceilings and eye-catching lighting fixtures.
MUSU Manchester is the Japanese restaurant on Bridge Street that's got a high-end look to match its luxury menu. Expect to be wowed by tastings, a la carte and set lunches, alongside a choice of wine or cocktails.
Gaucho have transformed a former church space into a black and white feast for the eyes. Spread over a ground floor and mezzanine, the restaurant comes decked out with sky-high ceilings, sparkling chandeliers and black leather booths.
A slick choice of beautiful and cosy restaurants in Manchester, The Black Friar Salford is a top spot for mouthwatering grub. Relax among the luxe seating, verdant furnishings and plants, then dive into elevated British classics like chalk stream trout or broccoli and blue cheese tarte.
While a sleek archway bar and distillery at heart, Three Little Words is also a stunning destination for food. Swill your small plates down the hatch with plenty of signature cocktails across plush seating here.
One of the most beautiful romantic restaurants in Manchester city centre is The Botanist. Think a range of international dishes, from their signature hanging kebabs to burgers and Sunday roasts, to tuck into across vintage-style interiors decked out in plants, all washed down by an extensive cocktail list with a gin leaning.
A slice of botanical beauty in St Peter's Square, The Anthologist cultivates a relaxed but lively environment. It's perfect for sipping on some of their sublime cocktails after work, or getting through one of their delicious gastro menu items come dinnertime.
A sky-high siren watching over Spinningfields, 20 Stories is the rooftop restaurant of your dreams. There's floor-to-ceiling windows offering expansive views over the city, a foliage-decked dining room, and a huge outdoor terrace designed for sunshine sipping.
Hidden beneath a glass pyramid, you'll find Australasia boasting a sleek cream look that's ideal for snapping plenty of picks. This amazing pick of pretty restaurants in Manchester also has the slick sushi, steak and more to match.
Adam Reid at the French is all about the finer things in life. Set in the Grade II listed dining room of the Midland, the space is a stunning combination of old world and new, with corniced ceilings and arched windows contrasting against huge hanging light installations.
Inspired by America's West Coast, Firefly is the Stanley Street eatery from the team behind Foodwell. Whether you came for the cocktail trees and Cali-style small plates or the live DJs and slinky booths, you'll want to stay a while at this looker.
The eats are good and the cocktails are a treat, but it's the interiors that will really floor you at Salford's Menagerie. A wonderland of plush pink and statement bulbs, this pretty restaurant is the ultimate backdrop to any date night, hen do or dinner party.
The most beautiful of Michelin star restaurants in Manchester is Mana (well, it is the only one). Expect stripped-back interiors with a Scandi leaning, alongside the finest British dishes from Simon Martin, who is former chef at world-class Danish restaurant NOMA.
After beautiful Manchester restaurants? Albert's Didsbury has the plush interiors you're searching for; that's golden hanging lights, statement booths and the outdoor space for when the sun is shining.
A top pick of the most beautiful and fancy restaurants in Manchester with halal options, Tattu is instantly recognisable by its Instagrammable blossom tree. Aside from the foliage, there's plenty to ogle while munching your Chinese meal, including carved wall art, lanterns and marble-style flooring.
Beautiful from its cocktails to its curtains, The Ivy is a place to see and be seen. Choose between the brasserie, Asian-inspired restaurant or rooftop garden space, indulging in delish dishes and drinks.
