Venues

Aladdin

The Aladdin has one of the widest menu options for vegetarians in all of Manchester. It is a no alcohol establishment though, so bring your own drinks.

529 Wilmslow Road, Manchester, Manchester, M20 9AB

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Albert's Shed

Albert's Sheds in the middle of Castlefield, which might explain why it has many loyal visitors. Or that could be due to its mix of British and Italian cooking in a modern building.

20 Castle Street, Manchester, Manchester, M3 4LZ

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Alderley Edge Hotel and Restaurant

Chocolates, desserts and bread are baked daily at Alderley Edge Hotel, which is a nice touch. Even nicer still is plentiful supply of alcohol and the 1st class food.

Macclesfield Road, Alderley Edge, Alderley Edge, SK9 7BJ

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Amba Restaurant and Lounge

Booking is recommended at Amba restaurant, as it gets busy on Friday and Saturday nights. People are drawn to its freshly prepared food and excellent wines at reasonable prices. Or maybe their parents told them how good it was,…

106 Ashley Road, Hale, Altrincham, WA14 2UN

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Amber Lounge: Knutsford

The location of Amber Lounge means its possible to go shopping and still be in walking distance of this great venue. It's friendly staff are always on hand to cater for all your European dining needs.

2 Malt Street, Knutsford, Knutsford, WA16 6ES

Dining Type: Bar.

Amber Lounge: Stalybridge

The location of Amber Lounge means its possible to go shopping and still be in walking distance of this great venue. It's friendly staff are always on hand to cater for all your European dining needs.

26 Market Street, Stalybridge, Stalybridge, SK15 2AJ

Dining Type: Bar.

Armenian Taverna

The Armenian Taverna specialises in cuisine inspired by Iranian, Greek and Turkish dishes at affordable prices in a quiet location in the town centre.

3/5 Princess Street, Manchester, Manchester, M2 4DF

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Assembly

This bar and restaurant has a great atmosphere that is complemented by the wide range of affordable wines mixed menu.

6 Lapwing Lane, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2WS

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Australasia

Australasia's aim is to provide a hint of down under up north and it definitely achieves that. Its stylish decor and exotic cooking make it a place to visit.

1 The Avenue, Spinningfields, Manchester, M3 3AP

Dining Type: Bar.

Azzurro

Azzurro is a friendly Italian restaurant in the fashionable West Didsbury. It specialises in seafood but has a large vegetarian menu.

242 Burton Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2LW

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Bawadi Cafe

The Bawadi Cafe offers popular Lebanese dishes and delicacies every evening between 6pm and 11pm. It flies in food from Lebanon every day, making one of the best Lebanese restaurants in Manchester

135 Cheetham Hill Road, Cheetham Hill, Manchester, M8 8LY

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Beluga Restaurant

Spread over three levels, the Beluga Restaurant has a large bar area, alfresco floor and even a VIP area. All this plus great food and world renowned champagne and wine. What more could you want from a meal out?

2 Mount Street, Manchester, Manchester, M2 5WQ

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Brassiere on Portland

Brassiere on Portland may be located in a hotel, but that doesn't make the quality of the food any less. If anything, it makes the menu of British Cuisine even more impressive.

101 Portland Street, Townhouse Hotel, Manchester, M1 6DF

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Cachumba

This is a Nepalese restaurant, however the food menu has drawn inspiration from as far afield as Thailand and Africa. It's still sold a at fraction of what it would in the home countries though.

220 Burton Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2LW

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Cafe Istanbul

Despite its name Cafe Istanbul is a restaurant, and a fine one at that. It serves up contempory Turkish cuisine, which is hot or cold starters, exotic main meals and hearty desserts.

79-81 Bridge Street, Manchester, Manchester, M3 2RH

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Cafe Jem and I

The British with a European touch menu is prepared fresh everyday. So if you visit this Michelin nominated restaurant, your traditional Sunday roast can be mixed with tapas if you so wish.

1c School Lane, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6RD

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Canvas Lounge

The Canvas Lounge isn't short on entertainment, it has live entertainment and theatre most nights. Thankfully it doesn't scrimp on the food though; it's al from this century and very local.

76 King Street, Knutsford, Knutsford, WA16 6ED

Dining Type: Bar.

Charles Halle Restaurant

The Charles Halle is located in the Bridgewater Halls, meaning you'll probably have to book in advance. However the high class menu in a surprisingly intimate setting makes planning in advance worth it.

Bridgewater Hall, Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3WS

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Choice

Choice's location is easily its best feature. Yes its wide variety of food means it has won many an award, but how many restaurants also offer a meal and then a canal ride to Old Trafford on match days?

Castle Quay, Castlefield, Manchester, M15 4NT

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Crazy Wendy's

Once known as Thai-E-Sarn, this Thai restaurant underwent a rebranding in 2001 to a more casual venue. It still delivers all the classic dishes, but the real highlight is Crazy Wendy herself, who entertains by 'singing' Elvis…

210 Burton Road, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2LW

Dining Type: Bar.

Croma

This Italian is part of a small chain of restaurants in Manchester. Kroma offers ingredients that are sourced locally, child friendly menu's that won't stretch your purse-strings.

1-3 Clarence Street, Manchester, Manchester, M2 4DE

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Dilli

The Dilli claims to be the best Indian Restaurant in the North West. Its Michelin rated menu of traditional Indian food such as Jhunga hara pyaz and Methi Murgh makes this claim very valid.

60 Stamford New Road, Altrincham, Altrincham, WA14 1EE

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Dimitri's

The Dmitri's may be near a lot of Manchester's tourist attractions, but this so much going on at the place itself you won't need to leave the building. The live music and dancing will let you work up an appetite for the cheap and…

1 Campfield Arcade, Deansgate, Castlefield, Manchester, M3 4FN

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Earle Restaurant

Whether you're after a romantic meal or a family meal out, you're sure to get the dining experience you require at Earle Restaurant. All the food is locally sourced too.

4 Cecil Road, Altrincham, Altrincham, WA15 9PA

Dining Type: Smart Casual.

Earth

The Earth Cafe uses organic and fair trade products wherever possible. They do this to make their smoothies, juices and pastry as ethical as possible.

16-20 Turner Street, Manchester, Manchester, M4 1DZ

Dining Type: Casual.

Eighth Day

Eighth day offers vegetarian and vegan dishes in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. A shop adjoins the cafe but they both sell organic produce wherever possible.

111 Oxford Road, Manchester, Manchester, M1 7DU

Dining Type: Café.

El Rincon de Rafa

Rafa's (as it's known) is thought of as one of the few authentic Spanish restaurants in Manchester. It has a large specials menu that is great value for money.

244 Deansgate, Manchester, Manchester, M3 4BQ

Dining Type: Smart Casual.

Evuna

Evuna is a Spanish wine restaurant in the city centre. It even has its own wine club. But if alcohol isn't your thing, enjoy the signiture dish of seabass instead.

227-229 Deansgate, Manchester, Manchester, M3 4EW

Dining Type: Bar.

Fat Loaf: Trafford

The Fat Loaf has twice been listed into the Michelin Guide. It was noted for its homely atmosphere and delicious British cooking.

62 Green Lane, Sale, Trafford, M33 5PG

Dining Type: Gastro Pub.

Fat Loaf: Manchester

The Fat Loaf has twice been listed into the Michelin Guide. It was noted for its homely atmosphere and delicious British cooking.

848 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 2RN

Dining Type: Gastro Pub.

Felicini: Manchester

Felicini's aim is to serve up Italian influenced, relaxed tavern cooking in a casual atmosphere. It's very popular with the younger crowd who especially love the Tuscan influence.

749 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6RN

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Felicini: Manchester

Felicini's aim is to serve up Italian influenced, relaxed tavern cooking in a casual atmosphere. It's very popular with the younger crowd who especially love the Tuscan influence.

60 Oxford Street, Manchester, Manchester, M1 5EE

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Felicini: Salford

Felicini's aim is to serve up Italian influenced, relaxed tavern cooking in a casual atmosphere. It's very popular with the younger crowd who especially love the Tuscan influence.

244-251 Monton Road, Manchester, Salford, M30 9PS

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Felicini: Alderley Edge

Felicini's aim is to serve up Italian influenced, relaxed tavern cooking in a casual atmosphere. It's very popular with the younger crowd who especially love the Tuscan influence.

71 Water Lane, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, SK9 5BQ

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Flamin' Nosh

A unique feature of Flamin' Nosh is you can watch your Italian, French, Greek or even Spanish food prepared in front of your eyes. Even more special, much of the food comes from local farmers markets.

97 Stamford Street, Stalybridge, Stalybridge, SK15 1LH

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Francs

The Francs has a central location in the middle of Altrincham meaning you're never far from the lively atmosphere (there's entertainment every Friday in the live lounge,) freshly prepared French food and the attentive service.

2 Goose Green, Altrincham, Altrincham, WA14 1DW

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Gaucho Bar and Grill

Part of a small group of restaurants, the Gaucho offers fine South American dining in a large restaurant spanning over two mezzanines. The well stocked bar over's the best in Argentinean cocktails, wines and sprits which will wash…

2a St Mary's Street, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2LB

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Glamorous Restaurant

Glamorous Restaurant claims to be the best and the biggest Chinese Restaurant in Manchester. The amazing decorations in the building and the hundreds of dishes to choose from the menu means it lifts up to the claim.

Wing Yip Business Centre, Oldham Road, Manchester, Manchester, M4 5HU

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Great Kathmandu: Manchester

The Great Kathmandu was one of the first Nepalese restaurants in the country. Its original Nepalese flavours and the large variety for vegetarians are what's kept it going since 1987.

140 Burton Road,, West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 1JQ

Dining Type: Fine Dining.

Great Kathmandu: Manchester

The Great Kathmandu was one of the first Nepalese restaurants in the country. Its original Nepalese flavours and the large variety for vegetarians are what's kept it going since 1987.

198-200 Mauldeth Road, Burnage, Manchester, M19 1AJ

Dining Type: Fine Dining.