Restaurants, Bistros and Eating Out

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You can find the cuisines of the world on nearly every corner and in every street... Manchester is a huge cooking pot of places to eat - vibrant and exciting, there will be something to tickle everyone's taste buds. We list just a few of our favourites... Do, please, let us know if you've enjoyed your meal somewhere and think we should review the restaurant.
 

		Brasserie on Portland Nestled to the Princess on Portland's bosum is the Brasserie on Portland, a smart yet informal contemporary eaterie boasting well balanced menu and fine wines. Raised up on a gallaried level above the lounge bar area, it offers a calm respite from the hurly-burly of Manchester's city central. 101 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 6DF 0161 236 5122 click for details
		Taurus Café Bar & Restaurant Set in the heart of Manchester's gay village, this wonderful restaurant and bar manages to retain a true LGBT community-focus, whilst maintaining extremely high standards 1 Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3he 0161 236 4593 click for details
		View A good selection of daily favourites is served up at View from midday until 8pm with a daily specials board for main meals, a selection of light bites and sides to share. 40 Chorlton Street, Manchester, M1 3HW 0161 236 9033 click for details
Velvet		2 Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3HE 0161 2369003
Café Paradiso		Hotel Rossetti, 107 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2DB 0161 247 7744
Obsidian Bar & Restaurant		Inspired by the trendy eateries in uptown New York, but boasting a menu inspired by the North West and fused with Modern European influences. 18-24 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 4LY 0161 238 4348
Earth Café		Vegetarian café and juice bar in the Northern Quarter offering a selection of fair-trade, vegan, ethical food and drinks - all freshly prepared in their own kitchen. 16-20 Turner Street, Manchester, M4 1DZ 0161 834 1996
Sapporo		Destination eatery for sushi, noodles and japanese cuisine, with a threatrical flair to service! 91-93 Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester, M3 4JN 0161 831 9888
Eden		Amazon House, Brazil Street, Manchester, M1 3PW 0161 237 9852
Stock		Fine Italian dining in the sumptuous surroundings of the converted Manchester Stock Exchange building. The Stock Exchange, 4 Norfolk Street, Manchester, M2 1DW 0161 839 6644
Frankie & Benny's		New York style Italian restaurant serving up pizza, pasta, steaks and burgers. 34 St Anne's Street, Manchester, M2 7LE 0161 835 2479
The Living Room		Deansgate bar and restaurant with private members' bar. 80 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2ER 0161 832 0083
Villaggio		Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3WD 0161 244 5222
Nando's		Chain of portuguese chicken restaurants that specialise in Peri-Peri sauces and spices. The Quad, Unit 3, Chester Street, Manchester, M1 5QS 0161 236 5600
La Tasca		Chain of tapas themed restaurants. 10/12 Warburton Street, School Lane, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6WA 0161 438 0044

key	mostly straight
	mixed
	mostly gay