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Must Book Restaurants for Father's Day in Manchester & Greater Manchester

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by OpenTable
Updated 25 June 2024
Treat Dad this Father's Day (PSA: that's 16th June!) at these top restaurants in Manchester & Greater Manchester. Explore our curated list of restaurants featuring exclusive Father's Day menus and make a family day out in Manchester & Greater Manchester extra special.
Gaucho Manchester
4.7 (6204)
£26 to £40
Steak
Manchester
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.

Top review
AlisonVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Highly recommend from when we went in to the end very friendly staff including the door men everyone was very helpful defo go bk
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.

Top review
AlisonVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Highly recommend from when we went in to the end very friendly staff including the door men everyone was very helpful defo go bk
The Ivy Brasserie, Spinningfields
4.7 (11569)
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
Manchester
The Ivy Spinningfields features a ground floor brasserie, first floor private dining room, an opulent Asian bar and restaurant on the second floor and a sumptuous Roof Garden on the top floor.
Top review
Sue
Dined on 14 May 2025
Beautiful food and wonderful staff. A truly gorgeous place.
The Ivy Spinningfields features a ground floor brasserie, first floor private dining room, an opulent Asian bar and restaurant on the second floor and a sumptuous Roof Garden on the top floor.
Top review
Sue
Dined on 14 May 2025
Beautiful food and wonderful staff. A truly gorgeous place.
Embankment Kitchen
4.3 (407)
£25 and under
International
Manchester
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.
Top review
Bev
Dined 2 days ago
Fab food, service & atmosphere will definitely return
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.
Top review
Bev
Dined 2 days ago
Fab food, service & atmosphere will definitely return
Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester
4.6 (779)
£26 to £40
Italian
Manchester
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.
Top review
Helen
Dined 5 days ago
Such a wonderful experience eating here, the food is outstanding, the wait staff were friendly and energetic the whole experience never disappoints
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.
Top review
Helen
Dined 5 days ago
Such a wonderful experience eating here, the food is outstanding, the wait staff were friendly and energetic the whole experience never disappoints
Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester
4.5 (366)
£26 to £40
Italian
Manchester
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.
Top review
MasayaVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Kids Eat For £1 Each Sunday at Riva Blu is very good rewards for us. Please continue as much as possible.
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.
Top review
MasayaVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Kids Eat For £1 Each Sunday at Riva Blu is very good rewards for us. Please continue as much as possible.
Sexy Fish Manchester
4.4 (261)
£25 and under
Seafood
Manchester
With locations in London's exclusive Mayfair and Miami's Brickell district, we are delighted to debut our third sister restaurant in the heart of Spinningfields.
Top review
thomasVIP
Dined 6 days ago
Good food great staff, our waitress was superb and gave us a nice recommendation.
With locations in London's exclusive Mayfair and Miami's Brickell district, we are delighted to debut our third sister restaurant in the heart of Spinningfields.
Top review
thomasVIP
Dined 6 days ago
Good food great staff, our waitress was superb and gave us a nice recommendation.
Gino D'Acampo Manchester
4.2 (263)
£26 to £40
Italian
Manchester
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.
Top review
jack
Dined on 28 Apr 2025
Beautiful venue, great food and great service! Thank you!
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.
Top review
jack
Dined on 28 Apr 2025
Beautiful venue, great food and great service! Thank you!

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