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Leftbank, M3 3AN
Spinningfields, Manchester
Cuisine: British, Traditional, Tapas
Albatross & Arnold serves small plates for sharing from lunchtime until late. You can find this stylish bar and lounge retreat on the first floor of The Leftbank Building on the banks of the river. This means that you can watch the hustle and bustle of Spinningfields while relaxing in pure luxury.
1, The Avenue , M3 3AP
Cuisine: International, Traditional
Located under the Armani store in Spinningfields is Australasia, a restaurant which serves modern Australian food with Indonesian and Japanese influences. Australasia is a bright, modern space decorated in neutral tones. Guests have the option of choosing several smaller dishes or the traditional starter and main. The menu is extensive, with large sushi, tempura and grill sections, as well as main courses such as Chilean seabass with prawns in coconut and Tom Yam broth, and crispy suckling pork belly with a pineapple curry. The desserts are equally as inventive, with options including lychee and ginger panna cotta kaffir lime brulee with pineballe sorbet. There is also a large selection of sake.
244 Deansgate , M3 4BQ
Deansgate, Manchester
Cuisine: Spanish, Traditional
El Rincon serves simple and uncomplicated a la carte and tapas dishes from the Basque region. Their extensive menu includes crab claws and spinach with chickpeas, king prawns wrapped in bacon and lamb chops cooked with lemon, white wine, garlic and parsley. A popular and busy restaurant, especially at the weekends, they have a lively bar which shows Spanish football.
Exchange St, M4 3TR
City Centre, Manchester
Cuisine: Modern, Traditional
The celebrity chef Gino D’Acampo’s first restaurant is based in Manchester’s Corn Exchange looking out onto Selfridges and Harvey Nichols. The menu reflects D’Acampo’s passion for his native Italian cuisine and includes many of his favourites dishes from his books and tv shows. No compromises are made with the ingredients, which are well sourced, seasonal and artisan. A huge range of pizzas and pastas are available, as well as main courses such as slow cooked pork ribs and herby veal meatballs.
133 Portland St, M1 4PY
Cuisine: Italian, Traditional, Pizza
Located at the crossroads of Oxford Street and Portland Street, Giorgio Ristorante is within easy walking distance of the Palace Theatre, the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Central and Manchester Opera House. Established in 1978 is it one of the oldest and most highly regarded Italian restaurants in Manchester. Giorgio’s pasta is cooked fresh every day and their pizzas are baked in the traditional Neapolitan way. Their chefs have also created beef fillet steak, veal, poultry and fish specialities.
1st & 2nd Floor Wing Yip Business Centre, M4 5HU
Cuisine: Chinese, Traditional
A family run business, Glamorous Chinese Restaurant has brought some of the best chefs from China, Hong Kong and Thailand to Manchester. They also bring in produce from around the world to create a globally flavoured south east asian menu. There are over 300 Cantonese dishes to choose from, including a dim sum selection, soups, vegetarian dishes, duck and birds’ nest dishes, seafood, pork and beef dishes, and sizzlers. The decor has a suitably Chinese theme, with scarlet colours and gold dragon murals.
72 Mosley Street, M2 3LW
Cuisine: Italian, Traditional
Insolito serves traditional Sicilian and Italian food in central Manchester. The restaurant is the brainchild of two Italian students who teamed up with a veteran chef to bring the taste of home to the city. The chic, minimalist, monochrome interior has the feel of a stylish bistro, with abstract art on the walls and exposed bulbs hanging from the ceiling. This would make the ideal destination for a lunch stop while shopping, a night of casual dining with friends or a relaxed date.
248 Wilmslow Rd, M14 6LD
South, Manchester
Cuisine: Traditional
Kosmos is a family restaurant run by married couple Stewart and Loulla Astin. Born in a small traditional village in Cyprus, Loulla learned about generations old Greek and Cypriot cuisine from her grandmother. She moved to Manchester aged fifteen where her father Solomon Solominides was the first person to bring kebabs to the city. Loulla opened Kosmos in 1981 and it has been popular ever since, winning awards and recognition for its Greek and Cypriot food. Loulla has appeared on television many times and meet the Queen at a reception for services to the hospitality industry in the UK.
52 Cross Street, M2 7AR
Cuisine: British, Traditional
A genuine Manchester institution, Mr Thomas’s Chop House has been serving customers since 1867. Nowadays it focuses on classic cooking with a modern twist, resulting in a culinary voyage around the British isles. Inside the grade II listed Art Nouveau building you will find original jade green tiling, traditional light fixtures, and a gleaming bar, all adding to the Victorian charm. This would be a great spot for a business lunch, shopper’s stop-off or cheerful meal with family or friends.
95 Mauldeth Rd, 95 Mauldeth Rd
Cuisine: Indian, Vegetarian/Vegan, Traditional
Sanskruti serves a wide range of vegetarian and vegan Indian dishes. The dishes are as diverse and colourful as the country itself, covering the thalis of Gaujarat to the dosas of South India to the chaats of Mumbai, among others. The extensive menu is divided into sections: street food, starters, South Indian, Punjabi mains, Gujarati mains, daal, rice and naan, desserts, and drinks. There are also regular chef’s specials
4a Leftbank Spinningfields, M3 3AN
Scene is an Indian restaurant with a smart, modern design on Leftbank in the Spinningfields area of Manchester city centre. With an open plan kitchen and large main dining room, it is a light and airy space during the day. Booths and candlelit tables help create a romantic ambience as night falls. As well as a semi-private dining room, Scene has a 1950’s Bollywood-style cocktail bar; a lantern-lit terrace right by the River Irwell and a veranda for guests who want to puff on a shisha. Put another way, whether you want a large space for a corporate event or a quiet table for two, Scene has a space for you.
98 Portland St, M1 4GX
Cuisine: Indian, Traditional
Swadesh is an Indian restaurant in Manchester city centre. It serves seasonal menus featuring dishes from different areas of India. Swadesh prioritises the use of quality fresh ingredients. Many of their recipes have been handed down across generations. All the Indian favourites are there, as well as a traditional Desi Apna section where the dishes are prepared according to their Punjabi home style. There is also a children’s menu and a lunch buffet.
3 Hardman St, M3 3HF
Cuisine: Traditional, Bar Food
Located in Spinningfields next the Manchester Opera house, it is ideally located for a pre theatre meal. Their menu features dishes from around the world, including fish and chips, crispy pork skewers, fajitas, Thai fish cakes, and steak frites. Their cocktail menu is not to be missed, with a huge selection of handcrafted cocktails available.
17 George St,
Little Yang Sing is a traditional Cantonese restaurant in Manchester’s Chinatown. Proprietor Warren Yeung, along with his staff, focus on giving guests warm and friendly service. The a la carte menu offers a mammoth selection of dishes, including an extensive dim sum section. There is also a separate vegetarian section with a wide range of dishes. There are also platters which are perfect for sharing. Little Yang Sing’s carefully selected wine list compliments the food.
Ground Floor, Heron House, M2 5HD
Cuisine: British, Modern, Traditional
The Slug and Lettuce Albert Square is located in Manchester city centre just round the corner from St. Peter’s Metro-link stop, and a short walk from Manchester’s Arndale, Market Street and Piccadilly Gardens. The Slug and Lettuce serves a range of bar food favourites, which include British dishes like fish and chips and sausages and mash, as well as more global offerings like tostadas and Lebanese style chicken with couscous.
651 Wilmslow Road, M20 6QZ
Didsbury, Manchester
Cuisine: British, Traditional, Bar Food
The Manchester Didsbury branch of Slug & Lettuce is a smart contemporary bar which serves a wide range of dishes, including sandwiches, tostadas, main course dishes, burgers, and more. The food menu is accompanied by an extensive drinks menu which features regular promotions. Slug & Lettuce Didsbury has an outdoor terrace which is a welcome al fresco dining spot on sunny days. There is also a children’s menu with colouring in to keep little ones entertained.
682 Burnage Ln, M19 1NA
Low lighting, leather seating and a focus on customer service, ensures a special dining experience at Tondori Royale. The restaurant serves a range of Indian and Bangladeshi dishes prepared by their chef from Bangladesh who has more than 25 years culinary experience. True to its name, the restaurant particularly prides themselves on their tandoori dishes, including tandoori chicken, tandoori fish and tandoori lamb chops. There are also many other Indian and Bangladeshi dishes to choose from.
Upper Ground Floor, M1 4FH
Cuisine: Thai, Traditional
Try Thai is a Thai restaurant in Faulkner Street in Manchester’s Chinatown. The decor is bright and modern with Thai flourishes and a Thai style canopy bar on the upper floor. The menu is made up of Thai dishes such as green curry, cashew nut stir fry, Thai mango crispy seabass, and noodles in hot and sour soup. Try Thai also has separate menus for cocktails and Asian speciality drinks such as red bean coconut mix and Thai iced coffee.
Heron House, M2 5LN
Wing’s serves Cantonese cuisine in Lincoln Square in Manchester City centre. Its reputation precedes it; it is often considered to be one of the best Chinese restaurants in Manchester and has been visited by a number of celebrities, including Manchester United players, pop stars, and television stars. There is a huge range of Chinese dishes on the menu, including dim sum, sizzling dishes, noodle dishes, banquets and soups. The wine list is also extensive and impressive. There is an outdoor terrace on Lincoln Square for sunny days.
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