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Restaurants, Bistros and Eating Out
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.
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 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
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Velvet Restaurant
Serving up a menu of tasty treats on Canal Street, the Velvet restaurant is one reservation that anyone finding themselves in Manchester's gay village will want to make.
2 Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3HE
0161 236 9003
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 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
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Restaurant Tropeiro
Brazil Street, Manchester, M1 3WF
0161 923 6846
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Odd Bar
One of the original Northern Quarter restaurant/bars - a really good menu with fab Sunday brunches and sandwiches, and a cool little hidden room downstairs with sofas and pillows!
30-32 Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1ER
0161 833 0070
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Found at the top end of King street this venue is ideal for a coffee and a meal after a days shopping down King St.
81 King Street, Manchester, M2 4ST
0161 839 2005
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Earth Café |
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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
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The Kitchen |
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I stunning new restaurant from The Circle Club, set in the beautiful surroundings of Barton Arcade.
Circle Club
13 Barton Arcade, Manchester, M3 2BB
0161 288 8118
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Trof |
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Really interesting restaurant bar with a good imported beer collection and old wooden school chairs... you might want to take it easy on the cappuccinos though cos it's four flights of stairs up to the gents!
6-8 Thomas Street, Manchester, M4 1EU
0161 833 3197
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View |
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 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
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Eden |
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Across a footbridge from canal street, this is a brasserie-style restaurant popular with the Gay Village set.
Amazon House, Brazil Street, Manchester, M1 3PW
0161 237 9852
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La Tasca |
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Chain of tapas themed restaurants.
10/12 Warburton Street, School Lane, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6WA
0161 438 0044
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Sapporo |
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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
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Stock |
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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
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Ning Canteen, Cafe & Restaurant |
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Based in simplicity this modern Thai restaurant on the Outskirts of the Northern Quarter is a great place for a spot of Oriental. They also run Saturday cookery Schools
92-94 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LJ
0161 238 9088
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The Grill on the Alley |
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Another one of Manchester's tucked away little gems.
5 Ridgefield, Manchester, M2 6EG
0161 833 3465
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Dough Pizza Kitchen |
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Bringing a taste of Italy to the Northern Quarter, in a modern, red and black setting.
75-77 High St, Manchester, M4 1FS
0161 834 9411
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Sweet Mandarin |
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This modern style restaurant serves a great selection of modern and traditional Chinese food.
19 Copperas St, Manchester, M4 1HS
0161 832 8848
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Obsidian Bar & Restaurant |
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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
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Ben Brasil (formerly Pau Brasil) |
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As with most good things in this city, they are slightly hidden. However, don't even bother stepping inside if you are not a meat lover.
58 Lever St, Manchester, M1 1FJ
0161 923 6888
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Villaggio |
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Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3WD
0161 244 5222
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Frankie & Benny's |
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New York style Italian restaurant serving up pizza, pasta, steaks and burgers.
34 St Anne's Street, Manchester, M2 7LE
0161 835 2479
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Nando's |
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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
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The Northern |
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Recently refurbished and looking modern without being over the top - The Northern is a very popular gastro bar serving top food.
56 Tib Street, Manchester, M4 1LW
0161 835 2548
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Café Paradiso |
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Situated in the Rosetti Hotel, this award-winning restaurant is funky in style, with a good mix of contemporary cuisine.
Hotel Rossetti, 107 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2DB
0161 247 7744
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Gaucho |
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Fine Argentinian dinning, ideally for those of you that love good Steak.
2A St Mary's Street, Manchester, M3 2LB
0161 833 4333
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The Modern |
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Set on the top two floors of the stunning Urbis this venue has amazing views of the Manchester skyline. With a range of great local and traditional meals.
Urbis
Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, M4 3BG
0161 605 8282
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The Living Room |
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Deansgate bar and restaurant with private members' bar.
80 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2ER
0161 832 0083
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Leoni's Latin Cellar |
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Blink and you'll miss this place but it's certainly worth a visit.
Bow Lane, Manchester, M2 4FW
0161 835 1254
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Oklahoma |
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This funky little shop plays hosts to one of the best and most secret Vegeterian cafes in Manchester.
74-76 High Street, Manchester, M4 1ES
0161 834 1136
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