Romantic Restaurants in Manchester

If you're a couple of meat-lovers, there's very few restaurants that'll beat the romantic vibes of Blackhouse. Offering everything from miso-glazed steak to sumptuous sarnies, with a few veggie options thrown in for good measure, this sleek New York Street steakhouse is an essential venture. 

Spoil that special someone something silly at this dapper Deansgate dinner retreat. A Manchester stalwart since 1999, The Living Room has been serving customers and date night schmoozers a selection of slap up British inspired meals for longer than many remember. 

Boasting golden interiors and dim lighting, Cottonopolis is the perfect location for a romantic meal in Manchester. Whether you're making eyes over the impressive sushi selection or dosing up on potent cocktails, this is the perfect place to get to know one another a little more.

Looking for that perfect bit of rump? How about a T-Bone chunky enough to sink your teeth into? This low-lit and sultry steak restaurant will deliver on the meat front, and a long list of homemade gin concoctions will keep you sweet.

With a mighty oak and brass bar, sumptuous velvet furniture and a stunning suspended light installation, this restaurant and bar is the gorgeous setting for date night. Paired with a seasonal menu and delicious wine list and you can't go wrong.

Not only will your dinner date be impressed by this sky-high plot, but our money's on you being down right delighted too. Known for their sought after views of the Manchester skyline, Cloud 23 will have you drinking and dining on top of the world, well at least our Manchester one. From its contemporary cocktails to its plush, locally sourced meals, Cloud 23 is one of the city's most unique dinner experiences.

One hell of a good-looking restaurant, Gusto brings a sophisticated taste of Milan to Manchester. Slurp spaghetti while making gooey eyes at one another, and the gorgeous, 1920s-style decor.

Part of the unstoppable force that is Drake and Morgan, The Refinery is one of Manchester's most romantic restaurants. From lit candles and golden, interesting interiors down to the terrace space and international dining, this is a must for couples.

It's one of the most notorious dining sites in the city, and it also know what's up in the romantic department. Certainly the one for those that want to splash a little cash, James Martin's Restaurant will wow with a humble atmosphere and high-end British dishes.

Tucked away, Evuna Deansgate is a hidden gem when it comes to romantic dining in the city. From bare brick and wooden furniture to the flickering of candlelight, this small and intimate restaurant is sure to impress with tapas dishes and Spanish wines.

A sassy Spinningfields plot for dinner and drinks in the city, your beau will be more than impressed with this glistening destination thanks to its distinctive interiors and utter glitz. Inspired by only the finest of Manhattan style eateries, Neighbourhood is a romantic stop for dinner courtesy of its casual, yet classy fine dining and menu of fanciful and favoured classics.

While it may be owned by one of Manchester's most renowned footballers, talk of sport is left behind at Rosso courtesy of their classy, 116 year old interiors and sought after plates. A truly splash the cash affair in the heart of King Street, Rosso will dazzle you and your date's palate with classic dishes, contemporary cocktails and a bespoke atmosphere for a truly romantic endeavour.  

It may be one of the smaller restaurants in Chorlton, but that doesn't mean Bar San Juan isn't packed with romantic charm. Join this Spanish hidden gem for intimate dining tables, candles, nods to European culture and a whole heap of tapas dishes.

A slip of a restaurant, this unique little sushi bar near the Manchester Arena is a real hidden gem. With space for just 14 diners, head down for the freshest sashimi and maguro sushi, alongside a carefully curated list of Japanese sake and wines.

Hailed as one of the most sophisticated tapas bars in Manchester, this is the place to go if you're looking to spoil your date to something special. From unique tapas dishes that roam the regions of Spain to cocktails and a roof bar, there's something for all dates here.

If food is the way to your heart, then let your feet take you to Restaurant MCR. A long-standing fine-dining establishment, it's had a recent refurb and renowned chef Aiden Byrne is back with his Michelin-starred credentials; think out-of-this-world British plates.