Sometimes we all wake up and feel we need a little star attention. Whether you're just wanting to treat yourself, see how the other half dine, or generally just enjoy keeping up with the hottest joints, we've complied a list of the best celebrity-spotting and celeb-owned restaurants in Manchester to tick off your list - think tapas, rooftop haunts and eateries from TV chefs.
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Last updated on 14th November 2025
Need the best celebrity restaurants in Manchester city centre? The 360 degree views of the city's skyline mean 20 Stories is a hit for attracting glam crowds looking to admire the view. But that's not all, as food here involves fine British dishes such as ox cheek croquette, confit duck leg and seared halibut loin.
A fine dining beauty mixing Mediterranean and Japanese fare, Peter Street Kitchen is one unique (and gorgeous) restaurant that's sure to attract a star or two. Not only can you nab luxury food like wagyu beef tataki with black truffle ponzu, Hamachi tartare and meat sizzling on hot lava stones, but those sleek neutral interiors are ideal to pop on Insta.
James Martin Restaurant from the celeb chef is a great place to not only have a meal from a star's venue, but also spot a few coming by for the finest British grub. Think chef's table private dining or munching something from the mouthwatering menus - that's Guinea fowl, pine-roasted venison, scallops, Sunday roasts, afternoon tea and more.
Fancy spotting stars of Corrie and your fave reality shows alike? The Ivy Spinningfields is where to go. This three-floor beauty has a British brasserie, Pan-Asian restaurant and rooftop garden (serving a mix of the menus from the latter two spaces) in one, so you can choose which celeb treatment you want most.
Manchester-born Adam Reid is a chef well-known for flexing his muscles at Michelin-starred establishments and for winning The Great British Menu. He's since returned home and opened The French at swanky hotel The Midland, meaning you can get a taste some of the best food this city has to offer across fine dining tasting menus.
Pretty in pink and with plenty more to offer besides, Salford's Menagerie has been popular with everyone from WAGs to Real Housewives of Cheshire and other celebs too. Head here for bottomless brunches, supper clubs and Sunday roasts, alongside spicy miso salmon or truffle ravioli off the a la carte menu.
If you were looking for Pep Guardiola's joint on our list, you best believe we included it. With a focus on (naturally) Spanish cuisine, Tast Catala has brought flavours of Barcelona to King Street. Choose between Catalan-style rice with pork ribs, wild seabass or sirloin steak and a range of small plates.
A Spanish restaurant in Manchester for celebrities, Bar San Juan is unassuming on first look. It's cosy and traditional, with a handful of tables inside and out in Chorlton. Having been hailed as the city's best tapas by Michelle Keegan on James Acaster and and Ed Gamble's Off Menu podcast, this place has to be visited to be believed - trust us.
After Michelin star restaurants in Manchester? Mana is the only one with that title, and so it's no surprise that it attracts celebs and ordinary folk alike. Admire the Scandi space while tucking into tasting menus from Simon Martin, former chef at the world-class Danish restaurant NOMA.
