Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Manchester

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Updated July 05, 2025

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The Blues Kitchen - Manchester

4.7

4.7 (2856)

£25 and under

American

Manchester

About the restaurant

American Grill cooking served in a warm and vibrant dining room.

Top review

James

Dined 2 days ago

Monica was absolutely brilliant. She made us have such a great time and was very attentive to us, making sure we were well cared for and enjoying our stay as much as we could :)

Albert's Didsbury

4.6

4.6 (7118)

£26 to £40

British

Didsbury

About the restaurant

Albert’s Restaurant and Bar is the second Albert’s opening and is a sister restaurant to Albert’s Shed in Castlefield. A slick, modern space with dining for 160 guests inside and a fabulous covered & heated outside dining terrace for 60 – perfect for alfresco dining.

The menu is modern British with an eclectic mix of Albert’s favourites and dishes from around the globe, all using only fresh local ingredients. The restaurant is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner and every Saturday and Sunday mornings for breakfast.

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Steve

Dined 2 days ago

Brilliant booking, food excellent and the service provided by our server Tom was exemplary We will return next time we are in Didsbury

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The Ivy Roof Garden, Spinningfields

4.6

4.6 (6680)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Manchester

About the restaurant

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.

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David

Dined 4 days ago

We were there for a graduation lunch and it was Excellent the Ambience Staff and the Food we were looked after by Joe who gave us a 5 star Service so we defo be back when we go back to Manchester ..

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Popular dish

Traditional Fish and Chips

Popular dish

The Ivy Chocolate Bombe

Popular dish

Chocolate Mousse

Salvi's Mozzarella Bar

4.5

4.5 (1540)

£25 and under

Italian

Manchester

About the restaurant

Our original Italian Mozzarella Bar based at the Corn Exchange.

Here you’ll find an authentic Italian Deli serving the very best produce from Naples and beyond, as well as an apperitivo bar, plus a restaurant downstairs!
Visit us for a glass of prosecco and some beautiful Italian nibbles (including our famous mozzarella boards) or a full dining experience!

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Kathryn

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

Lovely food as always. Attentive service. Wil return when next in Manchester, thank you.

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Popular dish

Pasta Ragu

Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester

4.5

4.5 (792)

£26 to £40

Italian

Manchester

About the restaurant

Manchester’s stunning Piccolino Caffe Grande sits on Clarence Street, just off Albert Square and overlooking Manchester’s iconic Town Hall. It’s a fittingly-impressive location for our elegant restaurant which boasts an open kitchen, wine boutique, cocktail bar, oyster and caviar bar, Juicery, and a large alfresco terrace facing the Town Hall.

Italy’s diverse cuisine is the heart and soul of Piccolino in Manchester. We visit the regions, meet the producers and are committed to sourcing the best quality ingredients. As you’d expect from the best Italian restaurants, Piccolino in Manchester offers a menu of Italian classics with a distinctly modern twist. At Piccolino, passion for provenance is at the forefront of our menu, which incorporates the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat and seafood, all delivering pure classic Italian flavours.

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Ross

Dined 6 days ago

The food, as always, was outstanding and so was the wine. We had a fantastic meal, our waitress knew a lit about the wines and recommended a delightful red. Could not recommend this restaurant enough.

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Spaghetti Frutti di Mare

4.4

4.4 (885)

£25 and under

American

Manchester

About the restaurant

Sitting on the corner of Hilton and Tariff street in Manchester’s lively Northern Quarter, The Pen and Pencil takes its name and inspiration from the infamous mid-20th Century bar on East 45th Street in New York.

Open seven days a week from 10am until late, the restaurant and bar not only offers a variety of beverages including cocktails, beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks, but focuses on its strong day time offering with great breakfast, brunch and lunch options as well as quality coffee and freshly blended smoothies.

The Pencil and Pencil has an array of events throughout the month with a resident DJ to get the party started every weekend, a weekly quiz night on a Tuesday, and its sell-out Bottomless Brunches! It also offers a private room for corporate event and celebrations..

Unfortunately, we are unable o serve guests with Coeliacs due to the risk of cross contamination.

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Elaine

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

The food was very good value and tasty but the service was brilliant. The young lady who was behind the bar and took our order was extremely friendly and helpful

MNKY HSE Manchester

4.4

4.4 (88)

£41 and over

Contemporary Latin

Manchester

About the restaurant

Step into MNKY HSE, where we reimagine the essence of Latin American dining with spirited and adventurous flavours. Indulge in our famous tacos, exquisite sushi & ceviche, as well as our specially curated selection of grilled meats and fresh seafood cooked on our Robata grill.

MNKY HSE sets the stage for unforgettable birthday celebrations. Join us and our resident DJs on Friday and Saturday nights as we transform into a vibrant fiesta!

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Catiana

Dined 4 days ago

It was a good experience, food was amazing definitely I will be back also already suggested the place to at least 6 of my friends. Catiana B.

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4.3

4.3 (2357)

£26 to £40

American

Manchester

About the restaurant

A Modern American restaurant & bar with the world renowned "Bath Tub" Menagerie also features live shows on their catwalk every Friday & Saturday evening.
They also offer bottomless brunch 7 days a week, Saturday Afternoons are very vibrant, Afternoon Tea, Pre Theatre Menus and Sunday Roasts. Cocktail club for after work drinks features 2-4-1 selected drinks 5-7pm every weekday evening.

Please note, 48 hours noticed is required for afternoon tea bookings.

When making your reservation please indicate whether you will be dining or joining us for drinks only.

Tables are allocated two hours.

For parties of 7 or more, guests dine from our set menu or bottomless brunch menu and a pre-order is required.

We require a £15pp deposit for all Friday and Saturday bookings, this can be paid via our website.

Please note - if your party size changes less than 48 hours before you reservation, the £15 paid will not be deducted from the final bill.

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Sue

Dined 3 days ago

Ambience amazing as always. Food not up to usual high standard but restaurant was very busy. Service felt rushed rather than relaxed. Still a fabulous night out though

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Popular dish

Bottomless Sunday Roast

Popular dish

Chateaubriand 20oz

Popular dish

Chateaubriand for Two

Embankment Kitchen

4.3

4.3 (427)

£25 and under

International

Manchester

About the restaurant

Born from a passion for authentic, honest cuisine, Embankment Kitchen embarked on a journey to really feed people. Rooted in the warm spirit of Northern hospitality, this is a neighbourhood kitchen where you can eat, drink, unwind, and truly feel at home. We believe in the power of good, solid, recognisable dishes and fresh, seasonal ingredients. Each dish is crafted with precision and a touch of refined elegance and always prepared from scratch, in-house. If it isn’t already obvious, we love what do, and we work hard to curate a menu of classics that have the power to make you want to order everything. Our laid-back space invited diners to share moments and create memories over plates of food designed to hit the spot, and celebrate the extraordinary found in the ordinary, one plate at a time.

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Katrina

Dined on Jul 14, 2025

This is a lovely restaurant, we went after my son's graduation, liking the fact it was serving food sourced from the North West. Ambience was good, service was excellent. The main meals we had were extremely good, the only thing that slightly let the the food down was the desserts, it was as if they'd been bought in from somewhere else, they weren't of the same quality as the mains. Other than that, I will definitely be recommending Embankment to others.

Ducie Street Warehouse

3.5

3.5 (652)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Manchester

About the restaurant

At Ducie Street Warehouse, there’s Something for Everyone. Our welcoming restaurant space is designed for relaxed, feel-good dining that brings people together. Reconnect with friends, meet someone new, and share delicious, mouth-watering food in a laid-back atmosphere.

Enjoy scenic views of Manchester’s canals as you unwind. Whether you're after a few chilled drinks in the lounge or a cosy meal with great company, Ducie Street is the place to be.

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Barry

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

Lovely building lovely staff excellent food what more is there to say

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