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1. Onda Pasta Bar

4.7

Exceptional(441)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Manchester

Booked 52 times today

A fresh pasta bar based in the Circle Square neighbourhood of Manchester.Open Wednesday to Sunday every week.We are a cashless venue

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2. Zouk Tea Bar & Grill

4.1

Excellent(990)

££££Price: Moderate

• Indian • Manchester

Booked 44 times today

Zouk Manchester is a vibrant restaurant off Oxford Road. A dynamic full theatre kitchen allows diners to catch all the action and gives the restaurant a real buzz. With a range of tables available from a cosy two-seater to a booth for sharing with family and friends or a long banquette setting for parties, there’s something for everyone.Our external flower wall and elegant decor provide plenty of selfie spots for showing off our gorgeous food and your beautiful faces! An all-weather shisha terrace featuring a retractable roof as well as space heaters and snuggly blankets keeps us busy all year round, regardless of the Manchester climate.Dedicated chefs Mangal and Sajjad pride themselves on flavourful dishes and sharing their skills with the rest of their team. Taking inspiration from India, Pakistan and across Asia as a whole, you'll never grow tired of the choice at Zouk.

3. Refuge MCR

4.2

Awesome(1776)

££££Price: Moderate

• Global, International • Manchester

Booked 26 times today

From small plates to Sunday roast, our Dining Room menus take their influences from all over the globe. An informal, but informed setting for a weekly catch-up or a gathering of your nearest and dearest. Sleeves up, dig in.

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4. Blacklock Manchester

4.8

Exceptional(739)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steak • Manchester

Booked 72 times today

Blacklock is a modern take of the Great British chophouse nestled in the corner of a Grade II listed textiles warehouse. We take the best meat in the country from the award-winning farmer and butcher Philip Warren in Cornwall. We cook chops simply over our charcoal grill with a little help from vintage Blacklock irons and serve it all up alongside cocktails from the trolley and wine on tap in our subterranean chop mecca. On Sundays we serve a Roast almost as good as Mum's. Bookings and Walk-Ins available.

5. KITTEN

4.4

Awesome(783)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Manchester

Booked 28 times today

Located in the heart of Deansgate Square..... Taking centre stage in the venue, the sushi chefs will serve up an exquisite raw menu alongside our Robata menu of dishes traditionally cooked over open flames. || *please note there is a cake charge of £20 for celebration cakes brought into the venue and helium balloons are not allowed.

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6. Home Chinese Manchester

4.7

Exceptional(170)

££££Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Manchester

Booked 16 times today

An authentic but unassuming experience of Chinese cuisine with a modern twist. Specialising in Cantonese, Sichuan and a Dim Sum menu served until 5pm every day. Emphasis on fresh produce, best quality ingredients and ever changing specials menu, we are trying to change the game. A Fully licensed bar, with a carefully curated selection of spirits, an expressive wine list and a specially designed cocktail offering. Menu - https://www.homechinesemanchester.com/general-8All reservations will be held for 15 minutes after which the tables will be released. Parties of 7 and above will require a deposit to secure the booking. Please call or email.

7. Higher Ground

4.8

Exceptional(901)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• British • Manchester

Booked 28 times today

Higher Ground is a British bistro and bar located in Manchester city centre that focuses on seasonality within the UK using produce sourced from local suppliers and producers. The restaurant is open Wednesday to Saturday at dinner and at lunchtime on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.At lunch a £40pp seasonal sharing menu is offered alongside an à la carte menu. At dinner, both an à la carte and a seasonal sharing menu at £60pp are available. Both menus are available when sat at the kitchen bar counter.We often hold space for walk-ins at the kitchen bar counter so pop by and have some plates and a glass of wine!Reservations of up to twelve guests are accepted via the OpenTable online reservation platform. For parties of 7x guests and over, the seasonal sharing menu is served.

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8. Gino D'Acampo Manchester

4.3

Awesome(269)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manchester

Booked 9 times today

If your preferred date or time not available, please call us on 0161 529 5990 or email us on reservations.manchester@ginorestaurants.com and one of our team will try everything possible to accommodate your preferred date and time.Real Italian food, as it should be!Gino D’Acampo, First Street in Manchester offers a premium Italian dining experience, ideal for guests seeking authentic cuisine in a chic setting. Located on the ground floor of INNSiDE by Melia hotel, our restaurant is the perfect spot for a delicious meal before exploring nearby attractions like the Opera House Theatre, Manchester Central Conference Centre, Bridgewater Hall, and the HOME arts center.Popular among a sophisticated crowd, Gino D’Acampo, Manchester, continues the success of our acclaimed restaurants in Newcastle and Liverpool. Whether you’re enjoying a pre-show dinner or a leisurely meal, our menu features fresh, high-quality ingredients that bring the best of Italy to your table.

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9. Peter Street Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(1644)

££££Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Manchester

Booked 9 times today

Exquisitely presented and beautifully balanced, the menu at Peter Street Kitchen explores fine contemporary Japanese cuisine matched with the heat and zing from a selection of contemporary Mexican dishes, all complemented with the finest wines, sake and signature cocktails.Winner of ‘Best Culinary Experience’ in 2024 and 2022, and ‘Best Luxury Restaurant’ in 2019 at the prestigious British Restaurant Awards, Peter Street Kitchen guarantees an incredible dining experience, set inside the breathtaking Free Trade Hall.Experience a curated Omakase, where the essence of Peter Street Kitchen’s cuisine is presented in a six-course tasting menu created on the day by our talented chefs. For an intimate dinner, you can also book a Hibachi Experience, where a 12-seater table and fire pit provide memorable ambience for a semi-private event.

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10. James Martin Manchester

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4.3

Awesome(877)

££££Price: Expensive

• British • Manchester

Step into James Martin Manchester, the signature restaurant of BBC Saturday Kitchen’s renowned chef, James Martin. Located within Manchester235, the city’s premier entertainment destination, this award-winning venue brings British cuisine to life in a stylish, rustic setting.Guests can enjoy a front-row view of the open meat market-style kitchen, where classic dishes are prepared with seasonal ingredients and a focus on bold, honest flavours — a hallmark of James Martin’s culinary stylePlease note: James Martin Manchester is located within a casino and is therefore strictly over 18s only. We operate a Challenge 21 policy – valid photo ID may be required upon entry.

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Hamra
Manchester/Greater Manchester •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great service, the food was okay and to add some salt and cheese otherwise it was nice.
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Piccolino Caffe Grande ManchesterPrice: Expensive• Italian• Manchester
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4.6
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Nicola
Manchester/Greater Manchester •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Myself and my party had such a lovely time last night the place is stunning the food was amazing and our service was fantastic we were served by the lovely Nandi (i hope ive spelt her name correctly) she was amazing and made sure we had everything we needed, my only critique would be that the drinks and food took a while to come out but other than that it was excellent and we would definitely be back.
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The Cut & Craft ManchesterPrice: Expensive• British• Manchester
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4.4
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Casey
Manchester/Greater Manchester •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our waitress was new and was really sweet and efficient. The food was amazing. I had the mussel pasta and it was crazy flavourful. The gelato deserts were the highlight!
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Onda Pasta BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Manchester
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4.7
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Katie
Birmingham/West Midlands •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always a pleasure, Hawksmoor is the most consistent place we eat at, service and food always wonderful
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Hawksmoor ManchesterPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Manchester
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4.7
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Nicholas
London •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 Jun 2025
Outstanding food and restaurant atmosphere was great
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Sexy Fish ManchesterPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Manchester
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4.4

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