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1. Cibo Manchester

4.4

Awesome(667)

££££

• Italian • Manchester

Booked 77 times today

Cibo Manchester brings refined Italian dining to the heart of King Street, housed within a beautifully restored Grade II listed building. Led by Chef Alessio, Cibo combines authentic Italian flavours with contemporary dining in an elegant and glamorous setting of rich wood panelling, marble tables, plush velvet textures, statement chandeliers and striking architecture.Named one of the UK’s most romantic restaurants, Cibo is perfect for date nights, celebrations, business dining and special occasions. Enjoy signature dishes, an extensive Italian wine list and beautifully crafted cocktails, with a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere.Cibo also offers a private dining room and flexible spaces for large group bookings, corporate events, celebrations and exclusive hire.Located at the top of King Street, we’re moments from Manchester Town Hall, Market Street and the city’s luxury shopping.

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2. Piccolino Caffe Grande - Clarence Street, Manchester

4.6

Exceptional(917)

££££

• Italian • Manchester

Booked 74 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. Lucky Cat - Manchester

4.5

Awesome(523)

££££

• Contemporary Asian • Manchester

Booked 52 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.

4. Higher Ground

4.9

Exceptional(1334)

££££

• British • Manchester

Booked 24 times today

Higher Ground is located in Manchester city centre and focuses on seasonality within the UK.Open Wednesday to Saturday at dinner and at lunchtime on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.At lunch a £40pp seasonal menu is offered alongside an à la carte menu. At dinner, both an à la carte and a seasonal set menu at £65pp 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!Bar Shrimp, our cocktail bar, is next door to Higher Ground. 🍸🦐 Head there for a drink either before or after your meal at Higher Ground.Reservations of up to twelve guests are accepted via the OpenTable online reservation platform. For parties of 6x guests and over, the seasonal menu is served.

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5. Home Chinese Manchester

4.8

Exceptional(419)

££££

• Chinese • Manchester

Booked 20 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.

6. 10 Tib Lane

4.8

Exceptional(47)

££££

• Modern European • Manchester

Booked 27 times today

Welcome to 10 Tib Lane, a cocktail bar & restaurant in the heart of Manchester where laid-back sophistication meets great food and drink. Tucked away just off of Cross Street you’ll find a warm, welcoming escape from the city’s bustle.The kitchen focuses on seasonal, sharing-style dishes that bring people together. Using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, the menu offers simple, creative plates that let the produce speak for itself.Our food menu is served from 12pm til 10pm Tuesday to Saturday, on Sundays we serve our roast menu from 12pm til 7pm.We have space for walk-ins though booking is recommended. Any bookings for 9 or more, our seasonal feasting menu is served.Posie, our sister cocktail located on Spring Gardens just a 3 minute walk away, perfect for a pre or after dinner drink.

7. Evelyn's

4.4

Awesome(2121)

££££

• Global, International • Manchester

Booked 23 times today

Now walk-ins only for Brunch, with Dinner bookings from 5pm & all day SundayEvelyn’s is an easy-going local restaurant serving brunch classics by day and refined, small plates by night. With the kitchen centred around a charcoal Inka grill, live fire cooking adds personality to the dishes, taking inspiration from Levantine and Pan-asian favourites. A go-to for the local neighbourhood and travellers alike, the food is seasonal and humble while the intimate setting ensures that the focus is on the food and experience. Evelyn’s accepts bookings for Dinner (from 17:00) and all day Sunday (full roast menu), with Brunch operating on a walk-in basis. Below Evelyn’s, The Daisy is a Parisian Pigalle-inspired bar with local resident DJs playing every weekend. Enjoy 20% off your bill pre- or post-dinner when you show your reservation. Expect late-night escapism with a plush, loft party energy and a refined drinks menu. The Daisy welcomes walk-ins, but booking is highly recommended.

8. Bar Shrimp

4.7

Exceptional(130)

££££

• Seafood • Manchester

Booked 3 times today

☎️ Bar Shrimp 🦐 does not have a phone. Please DM us on either OpenTable messenger or Instagram - @barshrimpmcr - and we'll respond as soon as we can. Bar Shrimp is a seafood and cocktail bar located next door to our restaurant, Higher Ground - making it the ideal place for a drink and shellfish over ice before or after your meal. Cocktails, beers on tap, British seafood. Reserve for food or late-night drinks. Food reservations are available from 4pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and from 2pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Food is not served on Sundays. Happy Hour between 4-6pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and between 2pm-6pm on Fridays: 50% off 🦪 / £5 🍺 / £10 🍸 On Sundays we serve drinks only - you're welcome to make a reservation for drinks and walk-ins are encouraged!

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9. Bullgogi Manchester

4.6

Exceptional(48)

££££

• Korean • Manchester

Booked 13 times today

Welcome to Bullgogi — Manchester’s new Korean BBQ experience. Fire up the grill and enjoy premium cuts of meat and Korean-marinated specialities, cooked right at your table and made for sharing. Located at Piccadilly Plaza, Bullgogi brings authentic Korean BBQ culture to Manchester with bold flavours, sizzling grills and a lively atmosphere. Pair your BBQ with a Soju-based cocktail or classic Somaek, the iconic mix of soju and beer. Come hungry. Grab your crew. Fire up the grill.

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10. Sicilian NQ Bar & Bistro

4.3

Awesome(886)

££££

• Italian • Manchester

Booked 26 times today

Sicilian neighbourhood Bar and Bistro in Manchester Northern Quarter.

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Rimantas
Kent •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food, great service from waiters, and entire experience was lovely. Highly recommend the vongole and sharing meats platter with different cheeses!
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Piccolino Caffe Grande - Clarence Street, Manchester££££• Italian• Manchester
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4.6
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Sarah
Manchester/Greater Manchester •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Absolutely faultless from start to finish! We had the most wonderful experience at Lucky Cat and couldn’t have asked for a better evening. Thank you so much for making my 26th birthday so special and for going above and beyond in all the little ways you did. A special mention to our waitress, whose name I unfortunately didn’t catch. She was a true representation of hospitality: warm, attentive, personable and genuinely made us feel so welcome. It’s service like hers that makes an experience memorable. The food, service, atmosphere and overall experience were outstanding. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will most definitely be returning. Thank you again for making my birthday so memorable. Outstanding from beginning to end!
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Lucky Cat - Manchester££££• Contemporary Asian• Manchester
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4.5
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Nicola
Manchester/Greater Manchester •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing place, service impeccable and food outstanding. Had a lovely relaxed evening, not rushed at any point. We’ll definitely back. Best Chinese I’ve had in a longtime.
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Home Chinese Manchester££££• Chinese• Manchester
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4.8
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Phillip
Cheshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great restaurant, stunning aesthetics, excellent service, great wine selection and great food
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Cibo Manchester££££• Italian• Manchester
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4.4
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Louisa
Berkshire •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent evening at Higher ground. Food, service, hospitality and ambience were all outstanding. A very relaxed atmosphere with the highest of standards. We were sat at the counter in front of the cooking area. It was an absolute pleasure to watch the chefs at work. Can’t wait to go back.
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Higher Ground££££• British• Manchester
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4.9

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1. Cibo Manchester

2. Piccolino Caffe Grande - Clarence Street, Manchester

3. Lucky Cat - Manchester

4. Higher Ground

5. Home Chinese Manchester

6. 10 Tib Lane

7. Evelyn's

8. Bar Shrimp

9. Bullgogi Manchester

10. Sicilian NQ Bar & Bistro

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