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.
 

		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 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
		Restaurant Tropeiro Brazil Street, Manchester, M1 3WF 0161 923 6846
		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
		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
Café Paradiso		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
Trof		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
Leoni's Latin Cellar		Blink and you'll miss this place but it's certainly worth a visit. Bow Lane, Manchester, M2 4FW 0161 835 1254
Eden		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
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
Ning Canteen, Cafe & Restaurant		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
The Kitchen		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
Oklahoma		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
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
La Tasca		Chain of tapas themed restaurants. 10/12 Warburton Street, School Lane, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6WA 0161 438 0044
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
Gaucho		Fine Argentinian dinning, ideally for those of you that love good Steak. 2A St Mary's Street, Manchester, M3 2LB 0161 833 4333
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
Dough Pizza Kitchen		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
Sweet Mandarin		This modern style restaurant serves a great selection of modern and traditional Chinese food. 19 Copperas St, Manchester, M4 1HS 0161 832 8848
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
The Grill on the Alley		Another one of Manchester's tucked away little gems. 5 Ridgefield, Manchester, M2 6EG 0161 833 3465
The Living Room		Deansgate bar and restaurant with private members' bar. 80 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2ER 0161 832 0083
The Modern		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
Room		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
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
The Northern		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
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
Ben Brasil (formerly Pau Brasil)		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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