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70 restaurants in Manchester recognised by AA Rosettes, Gault&Millau, Michelin, National Restaurant Awards, The Good Food Guide and We're Smart Green Guide. The ones most guides agree on come first.
3 guides · Midland Hotel, 16 Peter Street, Manchester, M60 2DS, United Kingdom
Modern British cuisine by chef Adam Reid at The French in Manchester's Midland Hotel. Michelin Recommended. Signature dishes from Great British Menu.
3 guides · 9 Murray Street, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 6HS, United Kingdom
Erst brings refined British contemporary cooking to Manchester’s Ancoats, earning a Michelin recommendation for its focused, ingredient-led menu.
3 guides · Faulkner House, New York Street, Manchester, M1 4DY, United Kingdom
A modern British bistro in Manchester city centre, championing seasonal vegetables from its own farm, whole-animal butchery, and coal-fired seafood. Michelin Bib Gourmand 2026.
3 guides · 42 Blossom Street, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 6BF, United Kingdom
Chef Simon Martin’s mana in Manchester’s Ancoats district offers a Michelin-starred tasting menu rooted in seasonality, sustainability, and modern British cuisine.
3 guides · 3 Federation Street, Manchester, M4 4BF, United Kingdom
Tom Barnes’ debut restaurant in Manchester serves skilful, seasonal tasting menus in a relaxed, welcoming space. Awarded a Michelin star in 2025.
2 guides · 52 King Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 4LY
Chef Simon Shaw brings his acclaimed Spanish tapas to a three-floor King Street townhouse. Enjoy charcuterie, grilled skewers, and a wine list curated with a Master of Wine.
2 guides · 1c School Lane, Didsbury, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 6RD
Hispi brings humble Modern British cooking to Didsbury with two Rosette distinction and a relaxed neighbourhood bistro atmosphere featuring standout seasonal dishes.
2 guides · 218 Church Road, Urmston, M41 9DX, United Kingdom
An intimate, indie-rock-soundtracked restaurant in Urmston, Manchester, serving seasonal small plates with a warm Northern welcome. Michelin Recommended 2026.
2 guides · 62 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 3BW, United Kingdom
Stow brings open-fire cooking, seasonal Modern British cuisine, and expertly crafted cocktails to Manchester’s Deansgate, earning a 2026 Michelin Recommended nod.
1 guide · 10 Tib Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 4JB
A Grade II-listed Manchester venue serving seasonal sharing plates and natural wines, earning consistent praise in The Good Food Guide.
1 guide · No.1 Spinningfields, 1 Hardman Square, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 3EB
Award-winning rooftop dining in Manchester featuring panoramic Pennine views and a wine collection of 600 bins.
1 guide · Unit F, 253 Deansgate, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 4EN
A modern British kitchen on Manchester’s Mews Level serves inventive vegetable-led sharing plates alongside curated natural wines.
1 guide · Albert Square, 3-5 Princess Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 4DF
Armenian Taverna in Manchester serves authentic dishes like Yerevan Khachapuri and Shashlik in a bright new space, continuing a culinary legacy established in 1968.
1 guide · 56 Beech Road, Chorlton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21 9EG
A compact Chorlton staple serving traditional Spanish tapas since 2010. Award-winning dishes, cosy tiled interiors, and a curated wine list await.
1 guide · 7 New York Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 4JB
Bar Shrimp offers considered seafood and crafted cocktails in Manchester's Northern Quarter, backed by the team behind Higher Ground and Flawd.
1 guide · 66c Beech Road, Chorlton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21 9EG
Recognised as a Good Food Guide Local Gem, this Chorlton spot crafts traditional French patisserie alongside intimate Friday suppers.
1 guide · 37 Peter Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 5GB
Discover Blacklock Manchester, a Good Food Guide recognised chophouse where dry aged British meat meets traditional live fire cooking in a historic basement setting.
1 guide · 61 Piccadilly, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 2AG
Founded by a chef and a brewer, this Manchester spot serves Gujarati-inspired vegetarian street food alongside house-crafted ales.
1 guide · Unit 4, The Garage, MediaCity, Salford, Greater Manchester, M50 2TG
A Good Food Guide Local Gem serving daily rotating Indian dishes with fluffy rice and bold condiments in a relaxed MediaCity setting.
1 guide · Malmaison Manchester, Piccadilly, MANCHESTER, M1 3AQ
Fire-grilled dishes and brasserie classics define the kitchen at this award-winning venue in central Manchester.
1 guide · 847-849 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, Greater Manchester, M19 3PW
A neighbourhood Italian kitchen in Manchester that sources locally and serves sourdough pizzas alongside regional pastas.
1 guide · 8th Floor, Blackfriars House, Parsonage, Manchester, M3 2JA, United Kingdom
On the 8th floor of Blackfriars House, Climat is a wine-led rooftop restaurant and bar serving a mostly French menu with over 400 wines. Michelin Recommended 2026.
1 guide · Unit 6, Flint Glass Wharf, 35 Radium Street, Ancoats, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 6AD
A quiet post-industrial bakery earning Good Food Guide Local Gem status for slow-risen sourdough, laminated pastries, and daily savouries.
1 guide · 32 Bridge Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 3BT
A 2018 launch in Spinningfields brings Irani Bombay café culture and hearty Indian cooking to Bridge Street, earning 2026 Good Food Guide recognition.
1 guide · 17 Blossom Street, Ancoats, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 5AN
A reconditioned Georgian pub in Manchester’s Ancoats district, Edinburgh Castle serves seasonal British cooking recognised by The Good Food Guide.
1 guide · 52 King Street, Manchester, M2 4LY, United Kingdom
Chef Simon Shaw's acclaimed tapas restaurant in Manchester, awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Modern Spanish small plates in an elegant townhouse.
1 guide · St George's House, 56 Peter Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 3NQ
A Manchester food hall reimagined as a sit-down restaurant featuring independent chefs, craft cocktails, and seasonal international cuisine.
1 guide · 9 Keepers Quay, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 6GL
Seasonal sharing plates and natural wines along Manchester’s New Islington Marina earn Flawd a spot among top award winners.
1 guide · Manchester Craft & Design Centre, 17 Oak Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 5JD
Fred's Café in Manchester offers British classics and baked goods driven by chef expertise from Adam Reid at The French, set within a historic market hall.
1 guide · 17 Red Bank, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 4HF
Half Dozen Other delivers hand-laminated croissants and tangy sourdough from a dedicated Cheetham Hill bakehouse, recognised as a Local Gem for its uncompromising ingredients and bear-shaped almond pastries.
1 guide · 184-186 Deansgate, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 3WB
A Good Food Guide recognised British steakhouse set inside a restored Deansgate courthouse, known for charcoal-grilled cuts and robust seasonal dishes.
1 guide · 110-112 Burton Road, West Didsbury, Greater Manchester, M20 1LP
A neighbourhood favourite in West Didsbury, Indique blends fresh ingredients with contemporary presentation to deliver carefully crafted Indian cooking.
1 guide · 1032 Stockport Road, Levenshulme, Greater Manchester, M19 3WX
Isca in Manchester earns a Good Food Guide award for its organic vegetarian kitchen, natural wine programme, and relaxed Levenshulme setting.
1 guide · Cortland at Colliers Yard, 5 Bankside Boulevard, Salford, M3 7HD, United Kingdom
Kallos Cafe & Wine Bar in Salford, Manchester brings authentic Greek flavours to brunch and evening meze, with Mediterranean wines.
1 guide · Lower Ground Floor, 50 Faulkner Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 4FH
Kaya in Manchester offers affordable Malaysian home cooking in a friendly canteen setting. Enjoy generous small plates like beef rendang and flaky roti, all topped at £15.
1 guide · 812a Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M20 6UH
Discover the award-winning French bakery in Didsbury known for perfectly laminated pastries and handcrafted sourdough.
1 guide · 85 Oldham Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 7DY
A five-generation legacy of authentic Indian Vegetarian cuisine in Ashton-under-Lyne. Good Food Guide recognised kitchen offering regional specialties from Rajasthan to South India.
1 guide · 17 George Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 4HE
A celebrated basement venue serving reliable Cantonese classics, generous portions, and exceptional vegetarian options in the heart of Manchester.
1 guide · 40 Forest Range, Levenshulme, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M19 2HP
Jenny Oakenfull’s all-female baking team transforms a Levenshulme corner shop into a creative, ingredient-led bakery recognized by The Good Food Guide.
1 guide · Unit 65, Mountheath Trading Estate, Ardent Way, Prestwich, Greater Manchester, M25 9WE
Discover how Nico Pasquali brings handmade Roman classics and expertly roasted espresso to a bustling north Manchester trattoria.
1 guide · Common, 39-41 Edge Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 1HW
A family-run spot recognised by The Good Food Guide as a Local Gem, serving slow-fermented New York style pizza alongside craft pints and lively weekend events.
1 guide · Blackfriars Street, Manchester, M3 2EQ, United Kingdom
Chef Mary-Ellen McTague brings creative, sustainable Modern British cooking to Pip at Treehouse Hotel Manchester, recognised in the MICHELIN Guide.
1 guide · 303 Deansgate, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 4LQ
Executive Chef Dave Ashton crafts seasonal dishes at Podium, a two AA Rosette restaurant high above Manchester.
1 guide · Cotton Field Wharf, 8 New Union Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 6FQ
A Manchester Local Gem since 2016, Pollen Bakery Ancoats crafts precise sourdough and viennoiserie along the canal. Discover their small-batch pastries.
1 guide · 42 Aytoun Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 3GL
Pollen Bakery Kampus offers award-winning viennoiserie and seasonal lunches in a serene Piccadilly setting, recognized as a Local Gem by The Good Food Guide.
1 guide · The Portico Library, 57 Mosley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M2 3HY
Serving homemade traditional British fare since 1806, Portico Kitchen offers hearty lunches and seasonal cakes under Manchester’s historic painted glass dome.
1 guide · Sadlers Yard, Hanover Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 4AH
Located in Sadlers Yard, Pulp Coffee serves rotating specialty roasts and fresh baked goods from a distinctive wooden hut recognized by The Good Food Guide.
1 guide · Meersestraat 16, 9667 Horebeke, BE
Thomas and Mathijs Vanheule bring award-winning seasonal cuisine to a renovated Flemish country house in Horebeke.
1 guide · 2 John Dalton Street, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 2BY
Explore the AA Rosette awarded dining at Six by Nico Manchester Deansgate, offering structured tasting menus and refined Italian-inspired cooking.
1 guide · 3 Federation St, Manchester M4 4BF
Tom Barnes brings his first solo venture to Manchester's NOMA district, serving precision-led modern British cuisine in a stripped-back, star-studded setting.
1 guide · 23 Princess Street, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M2 4ER
A one rosette rooftop Japanese restaurant in Manchester serving Robatayaki, sushi, and Pan Asian tapas with panoramic city views.
1 guide · 118 Chester Road, Stretford, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M32 9BH
Discover Stretford Canteen in Manchester, a Good Food Guide recognised French bistro founded by Josephine Sandwith and Dean Taylor, serving traditional dishes in a lively, community-focused setting.
1 guide · 5F, THE ARCADE, 158 Dunhua North Road, Songshan District, Taipei, 105, Taiwan
Discover Thai & Thai, a Michelin-recommended Thai restaurant in Manchester's Spinningfields, offering authentic Bangkok street food in a vibrant setting.
1 guide · 41–43 Blackfriars Road, SALFORD, GREATER MANCHESTER, M3 7DB
The Black Friar in Manchester earns its AA Rosette through disciplined modern British cooking and a steady focus on seasonal local produce.
1 guide · WORSLEY, GREATER MANCHESTER, M28 2QT
A 2026 AA Rosette winner in Worsley offering focused grill cuisine and refined country club hospitality.
1 guide · 117 Heaton Moor Road, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK4 4HY
A fourth-generation fishmonger turned restaurant delivers super-fresh seafood and award-winning dishes in Heaton Moor, recognized as a Local Gem.
1 guide · 23 Radium Street, Ancoats, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 6AY
Discover why The Flat Baker earned Good Food Guide Local Gem status for its Brazilian-influenced pastries and bustling Ancoats café.
1 guide · Beech Road, Chorlton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21 9EG
A recognised local gem in Manchester’s Chorlton district, this venue serves international plates alongside an inventive drinks program.
1 guide · 8 Lapwing Lane, West Didsbury, Greater Manchester, M20 2WS
Celebrated by the Good Food Guide, this West Didsbury favourite blends consistent cooking, two distinct dining rooms, and approachable European wines.
1 guide · 50 Dearmans Place, Chapel Wharf, Salford, MANCHESTER, M3 5LH
A five star waterfront venue in Manchester delivering consistent Modern British cooking and a calm, independent atmosphere.
1 guide · 123 Manchester Road, Chorlton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M21 9PG
The Oystercatcher in Chorlton offers fresh, seasonal seafood with global twists. A Good Food Guide Local Gem featuring chargrilled octopus, Goan stone bass curry, and an intimate neighbourhood setting.
1 guide · 77 Shudehill Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 4AN
The Pasta Factory in Manchester offers handmade Italian pasta and Piedmontese specialties like ravioli del plin, recognized as a Good Food Guide Local Gem.
1 guide · 425 Bury New Road, Prestwich, Greater Manchester, M25 1AF
Chef Matt Bennett guides a regional kitchen at The Pearl, delivering weekly rotating plates and a snug dining room recognised by the Good Food Guide.
1 guide · 100 King Street, MANCHESTER, M2 4WU
A refined Modern European kitchen operates inside a restored 1928 bank building in Manchester, earning two AA Rosettes for seasonal tasting menus and vaulted private dining.
1 guide · 16 Red Bank, Green Quarter, Manchester, M4 4HF, United Kingdom
The Spärrows in Manchester’s Green Quarter serves modern European comfort food, earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its accessible, delicious cooking.
1 guide · 16 Red Bank, Green Quarter, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 4HF
A Green Quarter staple since 2019, The Spärrows delivers award-winning Central European comfort cooking centred on handmade spätzle and dumplings.
1 guide · 14 The Walled Gardens, 17 Alness Road, Whalley Range
Chef Eddie Shepherd leads eight guests per service through a botanical tasting menu at The Walled Gardens, a micro restaurant in Manchester ranked highly by sustainable guides.
1 guide · 3 Soap Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M4 1EW
Discover how this family-run Indian cafe on Soap Street became a Local Gem through decades of homemade curries and original rice plates.
1 guide · 74 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6JD, United Kingdom
Winsome on Princess Street serves generous, unfussy British food rooted in tradition. Led by chef Shaun Moffat and recognised by Michelin.
1 guide · 74 Princess St, Manchester M1 6JD
Winsome in Manchester delivers thoughtful British cooking led by chef Shaun Moffat. Ranked 67 in the 2026 National Restaurant Awards, enjoy seasonal menus and Northern hospitality.
