Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Manchester/Greater Manchester

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Updated November 05, 2024

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The Ivy Brasserie, Spinningfields

4.6

4.6 (11510)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Manchester

About the restaurant

The Ivy Spinningfields features a ground floor brasserie, first floor private dining room, an opulent Asian bar and restaurant on the second floor and a sumptuous Roof Garden on the top floor.

Top review

Ann

Dined 6 days ago

Lovely place to visit. Great service, staff friendly and attentive

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Experience

Breakfast Set Menu

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The Ivy Spinningfields Brasserie Afternoon Tea

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Boxing Day Brunch

The Ivy Roof Garden, Spinningfields

4.6

4.6 (6617)

£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 this November, 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, will be Manchester’s first Roof Garden. With a fully retractable roof, the spectacular space will be 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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Megan

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent waiting on gentleman. Wonderful food. Maybe the best experience at ivy yet. Great experience, thank you all.

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Experience

Festive Set Menu

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The Ivy Roof Garden Spinningfields Afternoon Tea

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Sunday Steak Supper

Albert's Standish

4.6

4.6 (7489)

£26 to £40

British

Wigan

About the restaurant

Albert's Standish is a stunning restaurant and bar which also has a private dining room and 2 private event spaces. The restaurant space can accommodate dining for 200 guests and a fabulous covered and heated outside dining terrace perfect for alfresco dining.

The venue has ample car parking and provides a picturesque environment for dining. The menu includes traditional British favourites like home-made Lancashire Cheese and Onion Pie as well as cuisine inspired by the family’s travels around the world.

The restaurant is open Tuesday - Sunday for lunch and dinner, Saturdays and Sundays are also open for breakfast.

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Michael

Dined 3 days ago

Great service from Iwa and the food was fantastic this is a great place to visit

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Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Spinningfields

4.6

4.6 (1006)

£25 and under

Contemporary British

Manchester

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bill’s Manchester, where there’s never a dull moment. By day, home to ladies (and gents) who brunch on the terrace. By night, night owls who wine and dine until close . Cheers!

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Michellevip

Dined on Nov 20, 2024

My husband ordered the fish pie and it was unavailable; the server should have stated this when we sat down. I asked for the chipotle mayo on the side as it can be quite hot and spicy; I got mayo on the side but they still put it in the burger.

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4.5

4.5 (6983)

£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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Mark

Dined 3 days ago

Food was delicious and great service. Great VFM and would recommend this place

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4.5

4.5 (7450)

£26 to £40

British

Salford

About the restaurant

We opened our first restaurant in Castlefield, Manchester in 2004 with a clear aim: To deliver quality food to local customers at a reasonable price in a sharp, modern space with friendly, unpretentious service. We have pursued that goal ever since and it has earned us many loyal customers. Our menu is probably classed as British with some additional favourites from Italy and around the globe. Albert's Worsley provides a slick, modern space with dining for 180 guests inside and features a fabulous outside dining terrace for 60.

The restaurant is open Tuesday - Sunday for lunch and dinner, Saturday and Sunday are also open for breakfast.

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Gill

Dined 3 days ago

Really enjoy coming here. Excellent value and food is always freshly cooked.

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Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester

4.5

4.5 (325)

£26 to £40

Italian

Manchester

About the restaurant

Located in the Corn Exchange in the heart of Manchester, Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar and large alfresco terrace so you can dine all’aperto – “in the open air”.

Our Manchester restaurant features our distinctive plush nautical-inspired interiors – the colour of tranquil Italian seas. The friendly team will transport you in style to experience a true taste of Italy here in the UK, bringing style, sass and glamour to modern Italian dining.

Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar invites you to experience authentic Italian dining in Manchester. We believe that Italian dining is all about La Dolce Vita – the sweet life! That’s why we use only the finest ingredients to create all of our drinks & dishes. Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar is the ideal restaurant for a special occasion in Manchester.

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Peter

Dined 2 days ago

Great evening, beautiful food and setting. Thanks

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Celebrate this New Years Eve with Riva Festiva!

Piccolino - Didsbury

4.5

4.5 (204)

£26 to £40

Italian

Didsbury

About the restaurant

Didsbury is one of Manchester’s most affluent and sought-after areas. Ideally situated in the suburbs outside of bustling Manchester, Didsbury enjoys close proximity to the city centre while offering plenty of village vibes. Didsbury village is composed of high-end food shops and restaurants, and neighbouring West Didsbury is the ideal location for independent shops, restaurants and trendy bars.

Piccolino, an authentic Italian Restaurant, is a proud fixture of the Didsbury dining scene. Ideally situated on Lapwing Lane, Piccolino in Didsbury boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar, and year-round outside terrace with a fully retractable roof, for the ultimate alfresco experience rain or shine!

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Anca

Dined on Oct 27, 2024

The food is absolutely delicious! From appetizers to desserts, this restaurant exceeded all our expectations! The Torta Caprese was a delight! Highly recommended! The staff was very attentive and helpful ensuring that our whole meal experience was flawless. Excelent service!

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Santa Visit at Piccolino Disdsbury

Menagerie Restaurant

4.4

4.4 (2317)

£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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Letty

Dined on Nov 8, 2024

The fact is we were running 15 mins late I rang and was assured that the table will be reserved for us. When we got there the atmosphere was electric . They gave us a seat at a corner table and were obstructed from seeing the centre stage . We kindly asked to be moved and they did move us to a more suitable booth. The food was delicious , I ordered Sea Bass and I can say one of the best I have tasted so far. Entertainment was really good.

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Popular dish

Bottomless Sunday Roast

4.1

4.1 (848)

£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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Alice

Dined 7 days ago

The food was excellent, we had the half price menu as it was a Monday, and we all received very large portions. Food and drink service was fast. The staff were lovely and friendly! There was a nice ambiance.

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