Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in Manchester/Greater Manchester

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Updated June 05, 2025

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The Rams Head Inn

4.8

4.8 (816)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Denshaw

About the restaurant

Located high up on Saddleworth Moor above Manchester, Rochdale and Oldham, The Rams Head Inn at Denshaw enjoys panoramic views out over the surrounding countryside. It’s just five minutes from Jn 22 of the M62 and the inn is a real treasure, more than 450 years old and packed with memorabilia as well as stoves & log fires in every room. This multi-award-winning venue was one of the original gastropubs and specializes in farm-assured steaks, burgers, seasonal game and fresh fish and seafood dishes complemented with excellent fresh ale & wine.

Food service times are as follows:

Chritmas hours may differ please check our website ramshead.co.uk

Monday & Tuesday CLOSED

Bank Holiday Mondays 12noon – Last Food Orders 4.30pm Doors Close 5.30pm

Wednesday & Thursday 12noon – Last Food Orders 4.30pm Doors Close 5.30pm

Friday & Saturday 12noon – Last Food Orders 8.30pm Doors Close 9.30pm

Sunday 12noon – Last Food Orders 7.30pm Doors Close 8.30pm

Top review

Howard

Dined 5 days ago

A great restaurant for a pub. Run by it's owner Chef it's almost our local at 15 miles away over a mountainous road. Worth the journey in any weather. We are almost regulars visiting at least once a month. Highly recommended. The prawn starters are to die for.

Gaucho Manchester

4.7

4.7 (6197)

£26 to £40

Steak

Manchester

About the restaurant

The Legacy Menu | 31 years | 3 courses | £31

You asked, we listened. We’re overjoyed to welcome back the unmissable Legacy Menu for the entirety of July. To pay homage to our rich history, we will be relaunching a special nostalgic menu featuring iconic dishes that have defined Gaucho’s journey. The menu includes highly requested plates from across our history, all in celebration of our 31st anniversary.

Nestled in a stunningly converted church in the heart of Deansgate, Gaucho Manchester is a must-visit destination for lovers of exceptional Argentinian cuisine. Here, you'll experience masterfully cooked steaks, vibrant Latin flavours, and an expertly curated selection of world-class wines, all in a setting that exudes both elegance and drama.

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HelenVIP

Dined 4 days ago

So enjoyed my steak and chips and dulche de leche pancakes from the set menu. Many thanks to the chef who kindly cooked fried onions instead of the sauce. Service first-rate as always

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4.7

4.7 (549)

£26 to £40

Chinese

Manchester

About the restaurant

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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Lyndsey

Dined on Jun 11, 2025

As always we were greeted with a warm welcome from the lovely staff and could not fault the food, which was amazingly tasty and plentiful, thank you

Climat

4.7

4.7 (761)

£41 and over

Modern European

Manchester

About the restaurant

A relaxed wine-led rooftop restaurant with panoramic views of Manchester City Centre, a daily changing menu, and a cellar with more than 400 different wines to choose from.

Climat is the second site from the team behind Covino, who set up shop in Chester's historic city centre back in 2016. The team has since forged a reputation both regionally & nationally as a fiercely passionate wine-led restaurant with exciting daily changing menus.

Head Chef Luke Richardson best describes his style of cooking as 'Parisian ex-pat food' - a nod to his time spent cooking in the cosmopolitan kitchens of Paris.

As the name 'Climat' might suggest, our cellar of more than 400 different wines has a slight lean toward our favourite region of all - Burgundy. Outside of Burgundy you’ll find a healthy selection of other favourites from around the world, with wines from small producers, to the more iconic, and all the top vignerons that sit between.

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Louise

Dined 4 days ago

We visited Climat on Saturday night. We were a group of four old friends wanting somewhere special to catch up. We had the perfect evening at Climat; the quality of the food, wine and the beautiful surroundings and attentive staff made it a really memorable evening out. Highly recommended x

The Ivy Roof Garden, Spinningfields

4.6

4.6 (6678)

£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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Alan

Dined 7 days ago

A very enjoyable afternoon tea experience, great staff and ambience

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Popular dish

Traditional Fish and Chips

Popular dish

The Ivy Chocolate Bombe

Popular dish

Chocolate Mousse

Dukes 92

4.5

4.5 (2491)

£25 and under

British

Manchester

About the restaurant

Dukes 92 was originally a stable block for the horses delivering foods off barges to the Merchants warehouse opposite. From these humble begininngs the building now houses Manchester's original bar and grill which has been refurbished and extended three times since its opening in 1991 the space today is informal and airy with the buildings heritage being reflected in a subtle blend of antique furniture and modern fixed seating.
With its most recent refurbishment Dukes can now properly call itself a venue with two bars, three private events spaces, a grill restaurant, excellent smoking facilities, canalside terrace and balcony overlooking the canal basin. Dukes continued appeal relies on its ability to transform from a relaxed, family friendly environment by day to a vibrant and stylish bar and grill by night.
The space has been extended and refurbished since its opening in 1991 and inside its interior combines contemporary features and its trademark antique furniture.

Top review

James

Dined 6 days ago

5 of us ate… Fish & Chips, Cheese and Onion Pie and Meat Hanging Kebab.. all of fantastic quality and tasted sooo good!

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Popular dish

ROAST CHICKEN

Albert's Shed

4.4

4.4 (5301)

£25 and under

British

Manchester

About the restaurant

Albert’s Shed is a stylish, family-owned restaurant located in the heart of Manchester’s Castlefield district. The elegant location offers a refined yet relaxed dining experience by the canal. Named after the founder’s uncle, Albert, who used to store his tools in the original shed, the restaurant has become a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike.

Albert's Shed is the perfect spot for date night, get togethers with friends, work lunches, family celebrations. Not forgetting those all important special occasions Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Graduations, Birthdays and anniversaries, the list goes on.

Top review

Nicola

Dined 4 days ago

Great food, staff very attentive, fab cocktails! Lunch menu great value

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Salvi's Deansgate Square

4.4

4.4 (342)

£25 and under

Italian

Manchester

About the restaurant

Salvi’s at Deansgate Square is a modern twist on the well-known and celebrated Salvi’s brand!

Our Deansgate Square restaurant encapsulates all the best elements of Salvi’s. We offer not only just a restaurant but a bar area and a private dining room for a more VIP experience. We have a large outdoor terrace including an Amalfi inspired garden and bar. Last but not least, our deli, with only the best 100% authentic Italian produce that we get shipped in weekly from Italy.

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SarahVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic food and service. Pasta was exceptional. Thank you.

KITTEN

4.4

4.4 (786)

£41 and over

Japanese

Manchester

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Deansgate Square..... Taking centre stage in the venue, the sushi chefs will serve up an exquisite raw menu alongside our Robata menu of dishes traditionally cooked over open flames. || *please note there is a cake charge of £20 for celebration cakes brought into the venue and helium balloons are not allowed.

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Richard

Dined 4 days ago

The environment was really nice. What's the portion size was not practical for sharing, the portions of the food were uneven for two people to share, we booked in advance and still got a bar seat table. Just wish we had a proper table to sit down at for date night, the service was very nice. Shout out to Luke, and Mariam gave us excellent service. The environment was beautiful as well, but then again, it would be convenient to only go for drinks and not for food.

20 Stories Restaurant

4.3

4.3 (1915)

£41 and over

British

Manchester

About the restaurant

The 20 Stories restaurant is an iconic venue in the heart of Spinningfields which sits at the forefront of the Manchester dining scene with Modern British menus.

The rooftop terrace has trees scaling two storeys high and unparalleled views of Manchester, it embodies the electricity of an international restaurant against the backdrop of this dynamic city.

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Tim

Dined 4 days ago

Everything was exceptional, I highly recommend going to 20 Stories and will return again soon. Thank you all for such an amazing time. :)

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Popular dish

Porterhouse steak (1kg)

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