Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Manchester/Greater Manchester

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Updated June 05, 2025

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BAR SAN JUAN

4.9

4.9 (1789)

£25 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Chorlton

About the restaurant

FOR QUERIES PLEASE:
Call or preferably WhatsApp US.

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!

Top review

Diane

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent food as always. Especially the lamb parcels. Sangria very good as well. Staff friendly. We’ll be back very soon.

The Jane Eyre - Chorlton

4.9

4.9 (124)

£25 and under

European

Chorlton

About the restaurant

We are a neighbourhood bar and small plate restaurant based on Beech Road, Chorlton.

Top review

Noelle

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

Lovely experience with friendly helpful staff and great food!

The Pearl

4.9

4.9 (73)

£41 and over

British

Prestwich

About the restaurant

Recently included in the 100 Best Local Restaurants 2024 compiled by the Good Food Guide, The Pearl is a charming British restaurant in Prestwich Village serving beautifully presented dishes overseen by Head Chef, Matt Bennett, in a relaxed, intimate dining room. Independent and family-owned, we work with like-minded producers and growers from the British Isles on a simple and delicious menu and let the ingredients speak for themselves.

Top review

Clare

Dined 4 days ago

Really lovely restaurant. Food was delicious and enthusiasm and positivity of the staff was infectious. Highly recommended

Hispi

4.8

4.8 (2148)

£26 to £40

Bistro

Manchester

About the restaurant

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

Top review

Billy

Dined 4 days ago

This place is special! Amazing food Amazing service Highly recommend!!!

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Didsbury Tasting Menu

Volta

4.8

4.8 (661)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

Didsbury

About the restaurant

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.

Top review

Andrew

Dined 4 days ago

A lovely experience for the four of us at Volta. The recommendations on the number of small plates worked really well and the food was delicious.

Fold Bistro & Bottle Shop

4.8

4.8 (424)

£26 to £40

British

Marple

About the restaurant

Fold is a neighbourhood Bistro and Bottle Shop with community at its heart.

A menu of delicious British seasonal sharing plates, with multi-cultural influences and a touch of North West nostalgia throughout.

Our drinks list includes carefully curated natural, organic, and classic wines from our favourite producers, as well as the best beers and hand-crafted cocktails to enjoy in the bistro at the bar or to go.

We responsibly source all our ingredients, supporting communities and using local suppliers where possible.

Top review

Ruth

Dined 3 days ago

Outstanding food, innovative, interesting and amazingly flavourful - a must go to place

Eden Italian Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (261)

£26 to £40

Italian

Eccles

About the restaurant

Welcome to Eden
We serve classic Italian cuisine in Monton, Manchester.

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Paul

Dined 2 days ago

3rd time we have been here and its got be an amazing place from the staff the seating food and wine is exceptional and the freshness of the is amazing cannot wait to return this restaurant is a hidden gem in monton 10 star recommendation .

Piccolino - Bramhall

4.6

4.6 (162)

£26 to £40

Italian

Manchester

About the restaurant

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!

Top review

Hilary

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Our food was really lovely as usual. High quality as always but perhaps a little on the expensive side side

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The Gatehouse | Ale & Aloo

4.4

4.4 (35)

£25 and under

Indian

Worsley

About the restaurant

Are you tired of the same old Indian restaurants serving up the traditional dishes you've had countless times before? Look no further! The only Indian Gastro Pub in the North West that is redefining what Indian cuisine can be.

At The Ale & Aloo, guests are treated to an innovative and exciting fusion of flavours that combine traditional Indian ingredients with a modern twist. From mouth-watering curries to small plates, every dish on the menu is a celebration of creativity and culinary expertise. What is worth the most attention is the MadrAss Sharing Platter featuring the best of both worlds: Indian cuisine and Pub culture.

What sets The Gatehouse apart is its unique approach to Indian cuisine. While staying true to the roots of traditional dishes, chef Xavier is not afraid to push boundaries and experiment with new flavours and techniques. The result? A dining experience that is both familiar and exciting, offering guests the best of both worlds.

Top review

Stephen

Dined on Jun 8, 2025

Went for Sunday Lunch and what a Sunday Lunch pltter it was! Chicken, beef and lamb, veg, cauliflower cheese, all with an Indian twist along with two big Yorkshire puddings and gravy. Everything was delicious and could not fault anything. The service was great and very friendly too. We went early doors, so it was quite quiet. My son's and their girlfriends have lready asked when we're going back! Had a look at the menu and there is nothing I wouldn't try, it all looks so good.

The Stamford

4.3

4.3 (146)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Altrincham

About the restaurant

Located in the leafy area of Bowdon, The Stamford is a modern interpretation of pubs from a bygone era; a social space enjoyed by the local community and visitors alike, serving the wider Altrincham, Hale and Cheshire area.

We offer a fresh food a la carte menu alongside lunch specials throughout the pub and a crowd-pleasing set price menu on a Sunday, including our famous mixed meat roasts. Whether a quick pint or bite after work, a romantic meal for two, a special celebration, or a few hours sat in our sunshine garden at the front, we have space
to accommodate all in this community-focused pub made with love.

Looking to book an event or a private function we have that covered also with our fantastic function room complete with its own bar and DJ booth if needed. Perfect for any celebration with various buffet menus available.

Call the team on 0161 929 1221 to find out more or visit www.thestamfordatbowdon.com

Top review

Kate

Dined on Jun 1, 2025

Great Sunday roast - dining room is lovely and food good. But best of all was the young man serving us. He was friendly, polite and knowledgeable. Didn’t get his name but a really great waiter!

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