Best Restaurants In Manchester

Taking inspiration from Brazilian churrascarias - modern Brazilian dishes and local snacks often found on Rio street corners - Cabana serves a mixture of marinated skewers grilled fresh, such as the Spicy Malagueta Chicken, as well as dishes like the Brasilian feijoada hot pot. Wash this down with their delicious Brazilian cocktails, like blended Batidas, or try one of their own creations. Enjoy all of this while sitting in their fun, up-cycled interior that evokes a cool urban feel.

Offering up a range of globally-inspired dishes, along with local craft beers and tasty cocktails, this Northern Quarter restaurant is one of the best new drinking and dining spots in Manchester.

The second venue from the Glasgow based Alston Bar & Beef is one of Manchester's best new restaurants. Perfect for date nights and group bookings, they also have a great selection of gins. 

Found just shy of Newton Street, Cottonopolis is a must for those after a top Asian themed restaurant in Manchester. Not only brimming with geo shapes and golden flecks, the menu is creative and true to Eastern culture.

Rack up a rib at this juicy joint; you won't be disappointed. The latest bar/restaurant to grace Northern Quarter's streets, Cane & Grain specialise in those delish porky pleasures - RIBS. Calling on the American Deep Southern traditions in the pit and BBQ, this place stacks their ribs extra large and covered in saucy goodness. Be sure to grace their cocktail menu whilst you're there - it's a fountain of rich Rums and ballsy Bourbons.

Gusto is one of the best places for Italian food in Manchester, boasting a delicious, high-end menu, as well as a spectacular drinks menu, and serves it all in a glamorous, 1920s interior.

Opened by restaurant giants Duke & Morgan, The Refinery is a modern and exciting venue that serves classic food with dishes including everything from curries to crispy duck flatbread. They also have a great selection of cocktails to accompany your meal, from the traditional to the more exciting.

Banyan brings a superbly stylish and relaxed spot for drinking and dining to the Corn Exchange. A lovely little spot whether you're looking for a coffee and cake pick-me-up, a dinner date or a few late-night cocktails in their beautiful open bar, the focus at Banyan is to cook up homely and simple food using the freshest of ingredients.

A Cuban fiesta of culinary thrills and drinking debauchery. Living by the mantra to feel, taste and explore culture, Revolucion de Cuba is steeped in inspiration from the original party island making this place a sassy hangout of cheeky cocktails and moreish foods. Sample a slice of Latin America, the Caribbean and beyond with their Cantina menu of pinchos, tapas, hamburguesas, and larger plates. Arrribaa!

Boasting some of the finest small plates in the city, head to the Peter Street Kitchen for a perfectly curated array of Japanese and Mexican dishes and gorgeous cocktails.

The Big Mac of the burger establishment. Championing the dirty burger in true mac-daddy fashion, Almost Famous smashes out American-style diner classics with their Red-Neck Crack Wings, Steak sandwiches and everything topped fries. Napkins at the ready, this will be a feast of juicy, greasy goodness, dripping with flavour. Ooft.

Not only industrial and cool, Bourbon and Black is prime for those that want meat in Manchester. Known for their hunking cuts and smokehouse inspiration, head on down for fine fare in a laid-back urban setting. 

This couldn't be a list of the best restaurants in Manchester without making note of one of the best, high-end restaurants in the city. Known for their stunning presentation skills and top notch service, 63 Degrees is prime for date nights and special occasions aplenty.

Exuding a sleek Italian finesse, Rosso takes pride of place on King's Street. Decadent dining is the tone here with an appreciation for those lustrous Italian flavours in authentic pizza's, homemade pastas and fresh seafood. Rosso is a cosmopolitan city dwellers dream offering delicious tastes and an extensive wine and cocktail menu to match.

Named as one of The Sunday Times' Top 100 Restaurants, James Martin Manchester combines expertly crafted British fare with a modern and well-thought out interior to bring about one of Manchester best eating out destinations. Expect industrial touches, a vintage feel and a varied menu using fresh produce and local ingredients.