Head chef Tim Davies has settled on a simple, local, flavoursome approach at 101 Brasserie. Regionally sourced ingredients are combined in a no-nonsense...
Macdonald Townhouse, 101 Portland Street
When people leave Manchester, Abdul's often appears on the list of things that they'll miss. This is no mere nostalgia-driven regret - the food here is in a...
133-135 Oxford Road
While the nation's obesity levels are now threatening to sink our little island, some may still find a dirty thrill in willingly eating fried foods. Greasy...
40 Shudehill
Hearty fish stew, penne with Italian sausage, Lancashire cheese and onion pie - the only complicated thing about the menu at this converted quayside...
20 Castle Street
Housed inside a beautifully converted warehouse (by the architects behind No.1 Deansgate), An Outlet specialises in simple but well-sourced deli food and...
Carver's Warehouse, 77 Dale StreetIt's interesting to watch the chefs, led by Salim Ahmed, at work in this open-plan restaurant. Asian Fusion is a welcoming place, which is perhaps why it's...
489-491 Barlow Moor Road
Aumbry is a contender for one of Manchester's best eateries - both the restaurant itself and chef Mary-Ellen McTague have won accolades. Looking like a...
2 Church Lane
Barburrito recently won the Manchester Food and Drink Festival Award for Best Casual Dining Venue, and their principle of compile-your-own burrito appears...
1 Piccadilly GardensThis popular Didsbury restaurant, run by the gifted Jem Sullivan (previously of the Lime Tree), has been awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand - a prize that...
1C School LaneThe Spinningfields branch of the authentic Italian lover's chain of choice, caters largely to lunch-breakers from the nearby complex of corporate offices....
3 Hardman Square
Chaophraya might be decorated with the standard array of orchids, Buddha statuettes and bamboo that characterises Thai eateries, but the food is anything...
19 Chapel WalksChoice has won several awards since launching in 2001, and its cuisine should suit those with a taste for refined flavours and an eye for outstanding...
Castle Quay
For a quarter of a century, Cornerhouse has championed independent art and film in the city, with a cinema and festivals programme that is arguably the best...
70 Oxford StreetOut on Heaton Moor is one of the most talked-about restaurants in south Manchester. It's from the team behind Sam's Chop House, so you can expect the same...
113 Heaton Moor RoadNo prizes for guessing that there's a Greek lineage lurking at this lively restaurant. The menu is alive with tasty meze dishes, great for soaking up the...
Campfield Arcade, Tonman Street