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 1st August 2025
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.
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.
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.
Step into MAYA Manchester for a night of decadent food, beautiful surroundings, and an unforgettable atmosphere. The bar offers delicious small bites like Littlewood's charcuterie with cold-pressed rapeseed oil and Native oysters with rhubarb hot sauce, perfect for sharing over drinks.
In the main dining room, indulge in an ex-dairy burger with Lyonnaise onions or the rich Cumbrian lamb rump with lovage and overnight tomatoes. For dessert, try the Strawberry Lychee Margarita while you soak up the atmosphere of this stunning venue.
Cenetta in Rochdale offers something for every appetite and age, blending classic Italian comfort food with a lively, sociable atmosphere. Parents can sit back with a glass of prosecco while the kids roll dough and top their own pizzas - a hands-on experience that keeps little ones entertained while you tuck into dishes like grilled salmon tagliatelle or rich pork and beef meatball spaghetti.
Their popular bottomless brunches bring cocktails and conversation to the table, and monthly live music nights turn casual dinners into vibrant evenings. Whether you're after a margherita with fresh basil or a bold diavolo pizza with 'nduja and rocket, the menu is designed to satisfy everyone.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
