Manchester Restaurants

Updated on 7/5/2025

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BAR SAN JUAN

Diners’ top pick

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££££Price: Moderate

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Tapas / Small Plates

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4.9

(1,814)

FOR QUERIES PLEASE:
Call or preferably WhatsApp US.
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Hola!
Welcome to Bar San Juan.
​We are a Tapas Bar and Restaurant located in the beautiful South Manchester suburb of Chorlton.
Pick a spot, order a drink and enjoy the vibes whilst you wait to be seated.
​Bar San Juan is not just a restaurant with proper Spanish food, it s a place to relax and enjoy with the Spanish way of life: eat some tapas, drink cerveza and have some fun!
​San Juan is a tiled tapas bar with traditional decor, serving authentic dishes and imported beer and wine. We aim to provide a little piece of Spain in Manchester.
​Buen provecho!

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   Lizhi

   ££££Price: Expensive

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   Chinese

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   4.7

   (550)

   We are closed from Monday 28th July 2025 to Monday 4th August 2025. We will reopen on Tuesday 5th August 2025 from 16:00. If you are looking to book a table of 5 guests or more during this time, please message us on Facebook/Instagram and we can get this booked in for you.
   Our restaurant is located at 'Astley Point' upstairs. We specialise in Chinese and Thai cuisine with our extensive menu including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.
   We have a great selection of drinks including cocktails, mocktails, beers, spirits and soft drinks.
   Please note when booking: Please count baby’s/children as guests or if you require space for a pram and put a note within the booking request section.
   For tables of 5 or more, we would charge a deposit of £10 per person and then this will be removed off the bill, if the entire party arrives. For no shows or late cancellations, you will be subject to a charge of £20 per person that will be applied to the credit card on file.
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   Volta

   ££££Price: Expensive

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   Tapas / Small Plates

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   4.8

   (672)

   Volta is a neighbourhood restaurant and bar located at the heart of Burton Road in West Didsbury. We serve a menu of small plates inspired by international travels. You can eat & drink on our cosy terrace to the front or enjoy the chic decor and vintage bistro style ambience inside.
   *PLEASE NOTE - We have now paused our Sunday roast offering for the summer. We will be serving our small plates menu only on Sundays until roasts are back in September 2025.
   Our outside covered terrace offers heaters and a covered canopy, hosting the full range of drinks and food.

Kala

Top-rated food

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££££Price: Expensive

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Bistro

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4.7

(2,076)

Welcome to Kala, from the team behind Sticky Walnut, Burnt Truffle, Hispi, Wreckfish and Pinion. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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   Blacklock Manchester

   ££££Price: Expensive

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   Steak

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   4.8

   (822)

   Blacklock is a modern take of the Great British chophouse nestled in the corner of a Grade II listed textiles warehouse. We take the best meat in the country from the award-winning farmer and butcher Philip Warren in Cornwall. We cook chops simply over our charcoal grill with a little help from vintage Blacklock irons and serve it all up alongside cocktails from the trolley and wine on tap in our subterranean chop mecca. On Sundays we serve a Roast almost as good as Mum's. Bookings and Walk-Ins available.
   
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   Onda Pasta Bar

   ££££Price: Moderate

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   Italian

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   4.8

   (478)

   A fresh pasta bar based in the Circle Square neighbourhood of Manchester.
   Open Wednesday to Sunday every week.
   We are a cashless venue

Hispi

Top-rated hospitality

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££££Price: Expensive

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Bistro

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4.7

(2,168)

Welcome to Hispi Bistro Didsbury, from the team behind Sticky Walnut, Burnt Truffle, Wreckfish, Pinion and Kala. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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   Home Chinese Manchester

   ££££Price: Moderate

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   Chinese

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   4.7

   (182)

   An authentic but unassuming experience of Chinese cuisine with a modern twist. Specialising in Cantonese, Sichuan and a Dim Sum menu served until 5pm every day. Emphasis on fresh produce, best quality ingredients and ever changing specials menu, we are trying to change the game. A Fully licensed bar, with a carefully curated selection of spirits, an expressive wine list and a specially designed cocktail offering.
   Menu - https://www.homechinesemanchester.com/general-8
   All reservations will be held for 15 minutes after which the tables will be released.
   Parties of 7 and above will require a deposit to secure the booking. Please call or email.
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   Piccolino - Bramhall

   ££££Price: Expensive

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   Italian

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   4.6

   (162)

   Welcome to Bramhall, one of Cheshire’s most exclusive locations. With its leafy village setting and close proximity to bustling Manchester, Bramhall is ideally placed for visitors.
   Bramhall is home to dozens of bars, restaurants, and boutiques, and according to a study by Sheffield University, Bramhall is also home to the friendliest residents in the country. We like to believe this is because Bramhall locals have the area’s best Italian restaurant on their doorstep in the form of Piccolino – who wouldn’t feel friendly?!
   Piccolino, an authentic Italian Restaurant, is a proud fixture of the Bramhall dining scene. Ideally situated on Moss Lane, Piccolino in Bramhall boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar, and year-round outside terrace with a fully retractable roof, for the ultimate alfresco experience rain or shine!
   

Bruco

Great vibe

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££££Price: Expensive

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Italian

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4.8

(92)

Bruco Italian Bar & Kitchen, Ancoats, Manchester. Serving up an authentic taste of Italy, with a menu of small plates and sharing dishes.

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   The Blues Kitchen - Manchester

   ££££Price: Moderate

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   American

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   4.7

   (2,865)

   American Grill cooking served in a warm and vibrant dining room.
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   The Ivy Roof Garden, Spinningfields

   ££££Price: Expensive

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   Contemporary British

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   4.6

   (6,680)

   One of the world’s most famous restaurants, The Ivy, West Street, has welcomed guests to enjoy its contemporary cuisine and unparalleled service for over a century. The Ivy Collection is now to open in Manchester, offering a new dining experience set across four fabulous floors.
   The Ivy Spinningfields will occupy an impressive, timber framed space within a new development, The Pavilion, surrounded by greenery yet located in the heart of the city.
   On the top floor of The Ivy Spinningfields, is Manchester’s first Roof Garden. With a fully retractable roof, the spectacular space is open all year round. Guests will enjoy food and cocktails alongside an abundance of planting, greenery and foliage, roaring fire pits and colourful fabrics, all creating an enchanting oasis in the heart of Manchester.

Forbici

Great budget-friendly spot

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££££Price: Moderate

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Italian

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4.6

(40)

Step into Forbici
Discover the pizzeria where Napoli meets Manchester, craft meets art, and pizza lovers meet their match.
We prepare our signature three-generation Biga dough to our not-so-secret recipe of 5.0pH with 12H of proofing at 24ºC, all to create a uniquely risen pizza with towering crusts of mouthwatering flavour.
We cut our pizzas like the masters of Naples, four-ways - always - and with scissors.
e use only the finest, fresh Italian produce to prepare our pizzas, bringing the taste of Naples to the bustling streets of Manchester.

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   Try Thai

   ££££Price: Moderate

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   Thai

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   4.6

   (1,163)

   Try Thai is a modern and vibrant Thai restaurant located in the heart of Manchester Chinatown. Famously being voted as one of the top spots for truly authentic Thai cuisine, whilst offering a great dining experience.