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1. Gaucho Manchester

4.7

Exceptional(6197)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steak • Manchester

Booked 28 times today

The Legacy Menu | 31 years | 3 courses | £31You asked, we listened. We’re overjoyed to welcome back the unmissable Legacy Menu for the entirety of July. To pay homage to our rich history, we will be relaunching a special nostalgic menu featuring iconic dishes that have defined Gaucho’s journey. The menu includes highly requested plates from across our history, all in celebration of our 31st anniversary. Nestled in a stunningly converted church in the heart of Deansgate, Gaucho Manchester is a must-visit destination for lovers of exceptional Argentinian cuisine. Here, you'll experience masterfully cooked steaks, vibrant Latin flavours, and an expertly curated selection of world-class wines, all in a setting that exudes both elegance and drama.

2. Cibo Manchester

4.3

Awesome(294)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manchester

Booked 56 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.

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3. 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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4. Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester

4.4

Awesome(371)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manchester

Booked 17 times today

Located in the Corn Exchange in the heart of Manchester, Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar and large alfresco terrace so you can dine all’aperto – “in the open air”.Our Manchester restaurant features our distinctive plush nautical-inspired interiors – the colour of tranquil Italian seas. The friendly team will transport you in style to experience a true taste of Italy here in the UK, bringing style, sass and glamour to modern Italian dining.Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar invites you to experience authentic Italian dining in Manchester. We believe that Italian dining is all about La Dolce Vita – the sweet life! That’s why we use only the finest ingredients to create all of our drinks & dishes. Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar is the ideal restaurant for a special occasion in Manchester.

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5. 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.

6. 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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7. Embankment Kitchen

4.3

Awesome(425)

££££Price: Moderate

• International • Manchester

Booked 17 times today

Born from a passion for authentic, honest cuisine, Embankment Kitchen embarked on a journey to really feed people. Rooted in the warm spirit of Northern hospitality, this is a neighbourhood kitchen where you can eat, drink, unwind, and truly feel at home. We believe in the power of good, solid, recognisable dishes and fresh, seasonal ingredients. Each dish is crafted with precision and a touch of refined elegance and always prepared from scratch, in-house. If it isn’t already obvious, we love what do, and we work hard to curate a menu of classics that have the power to make you want to order everything. Our laid-back space invited diners to share moments and create memories over plates of food designed to hit the spot, and celebrate the extraordinary found in the ordinary, one plate at a time.

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8. Hard Rock Cafe - Manchester

4.3

Awesome(3650)

££££Price: Moderate

• American • Manchester

Booked 36 times today

Enjoy freshly prepared American classics like our world-famous Legendary® Burgers, Smokehouse specialities, flavourful Salads and mouth-watering Desserts. Quench your thirst at our bar, with authentic cocktails, a great draught selection, and incredible Happy Hour offerings, we have something to suit everyone’s taste buds!Be wowed by our walls adorned with authentic, one-of-a-kind memorabilia from decades of music history, featuring items from British music legends and international stars alike. Located in short walking distance of Manchester Arena, The National Football Museum, Arndale shopping centre, Royal Exchange Theatre & Manchester Cathedral.

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9. Sicilian NQ Bar & Bistro

4.3

Awesome(712)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manchester

Booked 11 times today

Sicilian neighbourhood Bar and Bistro in Manchester Northern Quarter.

10. Climat

4.7

Exceptional(766)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Manchester

Booked 9 times today

A relaxed wine-led rooftop restaurant with panoramic views of Manchester City Centre, a daily changing menu, and a cellar with more than 400 different wines to choose from.Climat is the second site from the team behind Covino, who set up shop in Chester's historic city centre back in 2016. The team has since forged a reputation both regionally & nationally as a fiercely passionate wine-led restaurant with exciting daily changing menus.Head Chef Luke Richardson best describes his style of cooking as 'Parisian ex-pat food' - a nod to his time spent cooking in the cosmopolitan kitchens of Paris.As the name 'Climat' might suggest, our cellar of more than 400 different wines has a slight lean toward our favourite region of all - Burgundy. Outside of Burgundy you’ll find a healthy selection of other favourites from around the world, with wines from small producers, to the more iconic, and all the top vignerons that sit between.

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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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Karen
London •1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 Jul 2025
We love riva blu. Always a fabulous dining experience
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Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - ManchesterPrice: Expensive• Italian• Manchester
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4.4
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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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Lilia
Staffordshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 Jul 2025
We had breakfast here and it was amazing. The staff is very friendly and nice. Friendly ambiance. The food was tasty and we had a good portion almost too much. The royale was lovely, croissant and the English tea perfect. Thank you for all, you all did a good job.
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Embankment KitchenPrice: Moderate• International• Manchester
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4.3
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HelenVIP
Manchester/Greater Manchester •129 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 Jun 2025
So enjoyed my steak and chips and dulche de leche pancakes from the set menu. Many thanks to the chef who kindly cooked fried onions instead of the sauce. Service first-rate as always
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Gaucho ManchesterPrice: Expensive• Steak• Manchester
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4.7

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