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1. The Cut & Craft Manchester

4.4

Awesome(184)

££££Price: Expensive

• British • Manchester

Booked 54 times today

Housed in a Grade II*-listed building originally designed by famed Mancunian architect Edward Walters, British Steak Restaurant The Cut & Craft Manchester has taken over the final extravagant palazzo style building in the city.Open now serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks seven days a week, with late night drinks table service until 130am on Friday and Saturday nights.

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2. Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester

4.5

Awesome(790)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manchester

Booked 35 times today

Manchester’s stunning Piccolino Caffe Grande sits on Clarence Street, just off Albert Square and overlooking Manchester’s iconic Town Hall. It’s a fittingly-impressive location for our elegant restaurant which boasts an open kitchen, wine boutique, cocktail bar, oyster and caviar bar, Juicery, and a large alfresco terrace facing the Town Hall.Italy’s diverse cuisine is the heart and soul of Piccolino in Manchester. We visit the regions, meet the producers and are committed to sourcing the best quality ingredients. As you’d expect from the best Italian restaurants, Piccolino in Manchester offers a menu of Italian classics with a distinctly modern twist. At Piccolino, passion for provenance is at the forefront of our menu, which incorporates the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat and seafood, all delivering pure classic Italian flavours.

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3. Blacklock Manchester

4.8

Exceptional(786)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steak • Manchester

Booked 87 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.

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4. Lucky Cat - Manchester

4.5

Awesome(242)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Manchester

Booked 16 times today

In the centre of Manchester, Lucky Cat is a vibrant Asian eating house inspired by Tokyo’s drinking dens and 1930s Shanghai.Expect bold small plates, sushi, and robata-grilled dishes, crafted with precision and flair. With a buzzing open kitchen, striking interiors, and expertly mixed cocktails, Lucky Cat delivers an unforgettable dining experience in one of the city’s most exciting neighbourhoods.

5. Cibo Manchester

4.3

Awesome(294)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manchester

Booked 55 times today

Cibo Manchester is set to redefine luxury dining. Housed in a Grade II listed building renowned for its breathtaking architecture, our new restaurant seamlessly marries Cibo's renowned chic and glamorous interiors with the timeless elegance of panelled wood, marble tables, plush velvet textures, and opulent chandeliers, elevating Manchester's dining scene to unparalleled heights of sophistication.

6. Higher Ground

4.8

Exceptional(926)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• British • Manchester

Booked 15 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.

7. Forbici

4.6

Exceptional(35)

££££Price: Moderate

• Italian • Manchester

Booked 14 times today

Step into ForbiciDiscover the pizzeria where Napoli meets Manchester, craft meets art, and pizza lovers meet their match.We prepare our signature three-generation Biga dough to our not-so-secret recipe of 5.0pH with 12H of proofing at 24ºC, all to create a uniquely risen pizza with towering crusts of mouthwatering flavour.We cut our pizzas like the masters of Naples, four-ways - always - and with scissors.e use only the finest, fresh Italian produce to prepare our pizzas, bringing the taste of Naples to the bustling streets of Manchester.

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8. Peter Street Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(1650)

££££Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Manchester

Booked 5 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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9. Home Chinese Manchester

4.8

Exceptional(176)

££££Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Manchester

Booked 32 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.

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10. MNKY HSE Manchester

4.4

Awesome(85)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Latin American • Manchester

Booked 13 times today

Step into MNKY HSE, where we reimagine the essence of Latin American dining with spirited and adventurous flavours. Indulge in our famous tacos, exquisite sushi & ceviche, as well as our specially curated selection of grilled meats and fresh seafood cooked on our Robata grill.MNKY HSE sets the stage for unforgettable birthday celebrations. Join us and our resident DJs on Friday and Saturday nights as we transform into a vibrant fiesta!

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Kerry
Manchester/Greater Manchester •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Sons graduation meal Couldn’t fault anything from the cocktails to the food and service was all wonderful highly recommended
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Blacklock ManchesterPrice: Expensive• Steak• Manchester
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4.8
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john
Inverness / Scottish Highlands •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was excellent , the fixed lunch time was great value for an Manchester city location, service was brilliant,friendly without being intrusive, decor is beautiful.
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The Cut & Craft ManchesterPrice: Expensive• British• Manchester
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4.4
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JennyVIP
Atlanta •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Creative, delicious and fresh food. Incredible service and talented team. A pleasure to watch them taking food and service to an art form.
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Higher GroundPrice: Very Expensive• British• Manchester
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4.8
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Paul
Yorkshire •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fabulous meal with family group well looked after as always.
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Piccolino Caffe Grande ManchesterPrice: Expensive• Italian• Manchester
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4.5
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Emmanuel
Manchester/Greater Manchester •1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 Jul 2025
It was my first date in a while and i was keen on making a really good impression.. which i believe i did, she enjoyed the food and the drinks.. i believe i just might have met the love of my life .. its safe to say i made it through the first date .. thank you Cibo Loved my experience yesterday it was worth it
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Cibo ManchesterPrice: Expensive• Italian• Manchester
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4.3

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