Best Restaurants In Manchester
Who's hungry? It's not just crafty cocktails that this industrial metropolis boasts. Manchester is swimming with dining dens, tasty retreats and flavourful hideaways. Scouring this maze of urban haunts is a daunting task, even for those comfortable city folk who tend to paddle in their nearest shores. Luckily, we've created a hand picked list of the best eateries and foodie destinations to grace Manchester's streets. Tuck in to our list of the hot to trot restaurants and get your knife and fork ready - you're in for a feast!
Last updated on 21st June 2016
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.
When it comes to one of the best British restaurants in Manchester, few come close to the foodie tidings that Rosylee has on offer. Whimsica, charming and heaped with seasonal fare, Rosylee keeps things strictly on our fair shores, and always served with a stunning cocktail.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Manchester House pits exquisite food against a fun, cool dining experience. Boasting top chef Aiden Byrne, this Spiningfields resident has stunning views from its 12th floor plot and plates up polished dishes of exciting ingredients in palatable combinations specially designed to give the diner a sophisticated taste. Definitely one for food sensationalists.
