Restaurant – Articles about Manchester

Following multiple successful branches in London, the cheekily named Eggslut is making its way north. Originally from across the pond, Eggslut has established a loyal following in London in recent years – it seems that the way to a diner's heart is through stacked brioche buns filled with all sorts...

The Forbici pizzeria is bringing Manchester together this festive season through a partnership with Eat Well MCR that celebrates both community and good food. Central to the collaboration is The Merry Mancunian, a festive Napoli-meets-Manchester pizza topped with red cabbage compote cream, fior di l...

The prestigious Michelin Guide has revealed the time and place of the next Michelin Great Britain & Ireland awards. Going to have to update that last digit soonIf you looked at the header photo and thought to yourself “that's not jolly old Blighty,” well, you're right. The next annual reveal of...

Tangerine is a massive new venture taking over the previously abandoned railway arches beneath Salford Central Station. Spread out across different spaces, the maze-like venue promises to be a buzzy new addition to Manchester day- and nightlife. During the day, the landmark new venue's Platform 1 wi...

Comfort food specialists Brewski (also known for American Pies) are opening a new restaurant in Salford this autumn. The new smokehouse concept revolves around classic American barbecue cuisine, served by weight. Yep, at Big Tray BBQ you'll be able to load up your tray at the counter, choosing from...

This summer, Six by Nico is taking guests down the rabbit hole with its brand-new Mad Hatter's Tea Party tasting menu, which launched on Monday, 14 July, across all UK and Ireland locations. The latest menu is inspired by Lewis Carroll's whimsical book and consists of a  six-cour...

Fresh off the back of Oasis' huge homecoming gigs, new Manc pizza joint Forbici is keeping the local love going with a very Northern new menu item: the Manchester Tart pizza. It's available from now until August 25 and is a cheeky nod to the city's favourite retro dessert, loaded with raspberry jam,...

This Father's Day, Manchester's new pizza spot, Forbici, offers dads more than just a meal. They are bringing together proper, delicious Neapolitan pizza with a complimentary haircut at Urban Gent, an iconic Manchester barbershop. Forbici recently opened its doors in the heart of the city, quickly m...

Nell's Pizza is bringing Glastonbury spirit to the heart of Manchester with a pair of free festivals at its Kampus and Altrincham branches. Running from 27–29 June, Kampus Fest features live streams of Glasto sets, an outdoor tequila bar, happy hours, and, of course, Nell's famous pizza. Pyramid Sta...

The International Downtown Association Foundation (IDAF), a US-based charitable non-profit, is offering the Backing International Small Restaurants grant for the fourth year in a row. The initiative aims to support independent restaurants by funding upgrades, whether that's renovating premises, stre...

The popular London-based pizzeria chain is heading north-west, with a flagship site to open in Deansgate later this year. Pizza Pilgrims was launched – and named – when a couple of friends quit their jobs and drove all the way from Italy to London in a tiny three-wheel van, learning everything they...

Turtle Bay's Bottomless Brunch has had an exciting refresh, now featuring a wider range of dishes inspired by bold Caribbean flavours. New bottomless brunch menu highlights include breakfast rotis filled with smoky bacon or jerk sausage, sweet plantain, and chilli jam, all wrapped in soft flatbread.

If you've wandered through London's West End, you've likely passed Lina Stores – a green-fronted Italian deli known for their fresh pasta, sweet treats and classic deli goods. They have several spots all around the city, and now the beloved brand is heading north, opening its first site outside the...

One of the hottest of Mancunian hotspots, the stylish Australasia is changing direction after more than a decade, and good things are on the horizon.  Australasia has been one of Manchester buzziest restaurants for years, and its accompanying bar Sunset by Australasia no less so. That's about t...

Italian restaurant group Big Mamma, known for its ostentatiously over-the-top venues found around the world, has confirmed it's opening a restaurant in Manchester under its Circolo Popolare brand. There's already a branch of Circolo Popolare in London, and though its Manchester sibling will bring so...

A few weeks ago, we reported that after 13 years, iconic burger spot Almost Famous was going into liquidation and closing down all locations. In news that is sure to delight Mancunian burger aficionados, there has been a positive development in the story. The D2 company, which is run by former Almos...

The iconic Manchester brand Almost Famous is super sad to announce that they have gone into liquidation, with all its venues closing as of 27 January. Inspired by US chain In-N-Out Burger and London's Meat Liquor, Almost Famous leaves behind a legacy of reshaping the classic burger in the UK, servin...

Dough Club, a Mancunian takeaway pizza joint specialising in Detroit-style pizza, is gearing up for expansion this year. Various industry experts will tell you that pizza is set to be one of the major foodie trends of the year, but not just your boring old Neapolitan pizza. Instead, alternative take...

January can be a challenging time for everybody, especially when it comes to finances post-Christmas. With Christmas expenses often leaving wallets feeling lighter, it's no surprise that many people are looking for ways to stretch their budget. But to soften the January blues and to make things a li...

Humbug is a new pop-up restaurant at The Bungalow at Kampus, dreamed up by the brilliant minds behind Where The Light Gets In. It's so much more than just another spot to grab a burger in Manchester; it's where fast food meets conscious consumption through a journey of just one single cow. With this...

The popular Stockport restaurant will be closing temporarily for renovation, but you'll still be able to get your fix of their cooking in the meantime. Where The Light Gets In (WTLGI) is one of the more high-profile restaurants in Stockport, renowned for its commitment to seasonality and locally sou...

In news that's sure to be of interest to Manchester's foodies, influencers, and people who just like to treat themselves to a nice meal out, two internationally renowned restaurant groups will be opening their inaugural Manchester branches in 2025. The first of these is Big Mamma Group, whose Italia...

Manchester's beloved pizzeria group Nell's is hosting its annual Christmas raffle again and there's a bunch of excellent prizes to be won. Nell's Pizza, who just recently opened its new site in Altrincham, is hosting Nell's Big Raffle to close out the year, and some of Manchester's most popular busi...

With the festive season just around the corner, it's the perfect time to gather family, friends, or colleagues and enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. Many of Manchester's restaurants will offer festive seasonal menus throughout the most wonderful time of the year, from trad...

At the Michelin Guide awards ceremony for restaurants in Great Britain and Ireland on 10 February, the number of Michelin-starred restaurants in Manchester finally doubled. Admittedly, it only went from one to two, but that's still an encouraging sign for a culinary scene that has long felt overlook...

Porta, the casual tapas bar concept developed in 2012 by brothers Ben and Joe Wright, has announced it will be taking over the former Greens site in Didsbury for its third location in the Greater Manchester area. Taking its cue from the traditional tapas bars found across Spain and Portugal, Porta s...

Permanently Unique, the Manchester restaurant group known for combining over-the-top decor with a refined and visually appealing culinary offering at their venues, is expanding two of its latest big hitters to London. Opened over the past year, Fenix and Louis have quickly established themselves amo...

Manchester's favourite pizza joint, Crazy Pedro's, is celebrating a decade in business by offering full-size 16" pizzas for just £10 each, or £3 per slice, for ten days straight. Plus, for the first time ever, they're serving pints instead of their usual schooners. You'll find some of their favouri...

It was a sad day when Wholesome Junkies announced the closure of their flagship restaurant in the city centre this summer, but fans of the vegan junk-food business can now rejoice – they're coming back with an extended residency in the Northern Quarter. Wholesome Junkies made a name – and a big fanb...

Having achieved viral success with its Korean corndog venture Bunsik and then, importantly, successfully expanded on it, Maguro Group knows its way around a catchy concept. The company behind Bunsik and other successful ventures such as Pochawa Grill is now gearing up to open another of its brands i...

Chorlton's beloved Delhi-inspired eatery Indian Affair is set to launch a new restaurant in the city centre this month, taking over the former Rigatoni's location on Blossom Street. Rigatoni's, a pasta restaurant, closed earlier this year, and now husband-and-wife duo Harshit and Natasha Chopra are...

Each year, the prestigious British Restaurant Awards honour excellence in the country's contemporary dining scene. Awarded based on public votes, the BRAs cover a wide range of categories, with the winners revealed at a gala ceremony at The Crown Hotel in London on 28 August. This year, a bunch of a...

This autumn, some of Manchester's best-loved restaurants are coming together for a week-long charity food festival organised by Eat Well MCR. From 21 to 27 October, special events will be held at places like Ramona, Where The Light Gets In, 10 Tib Lane, Maray, Great North Pie Co, and more. The festi...

Indian street food icon Chit 'n' Chaat has announced that it will open its fourth Manchester branch at the Trafford Centre in the autumn. The authentic Indian street food franchise already has successful restaurants in Deansgate Square, Rusholme, and Cheadle. The popular dining spot, which pays homa...

Trof Group, the team behind Ramona and The Firehouse, is launching Detroit Slims, a quick-service pizza joint specialising in the popular Detroit style of pizzas – rectangular pan pizzas with a thick crust. Set to open in Manchester City Centre this autumn, Detroit Slims will serve ten-inch rectangu...

Championing the sushi hand roll format first popularised in Melbourne, Rolled is gearing up for a big push into the UK market. For their inaugural location in this part of the world, they've picked the Trafford Centre in Manchester. Rolled is a popular Australian sushi brand specialising in hand rol...

Manchester's Exhibition has just unveiled its latest offering, the "Little Window Of Joy," the perfect spot for refreshing frozen cocktails and ice creams this summer. You'll find the window located at St George's House at 56 Peter Street, where a "Push for Frozé" button awaits,  injecting some...

Northern Quarter favourite The Green Lab has announced the launch of its brand new summer menu curated by its in-house nutritionist. This lifestyle hub on Dale Street is all about holistic health and wellness and has become a hit with those more conscious of fuelling their body with the right foods.

It's no secret that Archie's, Manchester's popular burger brand, is heavily inspired by 80s American culture – after all, their name comes from the roller-skating rink featured in the classic 1988 teen movie “License to Drive.” With their latest venue, however, they're dialling up the similarities e...

Yum Cha, the renowned dim sum spot in Manchester's city centre, is set to open a brand new second location in Altrincham with a date TBC. This new branch will be located in the Foundation building within the Stamford Quarter, serving up all the classic dishes that make the restaurant so popular. You...

Launched in York City Centre in 2019, The Cut & Craft is a refined steakhouse concept that has since expanded its premium dining offer to Leeds. Now it's Manchester's turn. Exterior of the Manchester building The Cut & Craft is taking overThe Manchester branch of The Cut & Craft will be...

A new smash burger restaurant, Super Awesome Deluxe, is coming to Manchester. The team behind the renowned restaurant Almost Famous is responsible for it, so you're right to expect big things. The new restaurant and late-night bar will be called Super Awesome Deluxe and will be located at the inters...

Manchester foodies have reason to celebrate as London's beloved steakhouse, Blacklock, prepares to make its mark in the northern city. The much-loved steakhouse is known for its premium cuts and impeccable service and has garnered a loyal following in the capital. Now, it aims to replicate its succe...

Steak lovers in Manchester will no doubt already be aware that Flat Iron is opening in the city on 3rd July. This is the first time that the London-based restaurant group has launched a venue outside of the capital. It's known down there for its quality steaks and fuss-free menu of prime cuts and si...

June sees the return of a special food festival to Manchester, which in previous years has had people queuing down the street. Modern Polish restaurant Platzki in Deansgate has announced that its pierogi festival will take place between 12th and 14th June this year, offering you a whole load of dump...

Wilmslow Road is part of an 18th-century route that goes from Manchester to Birmingham all the way to Oxford. This stretch of road is chock full of incredible restaurants, many offering delicious takeaways to enjoy at home. A large stretch of the road, particularly in Rusholme, is fam...

Manchester city centre has a reputation for its excellent wining and dining scene, but it's no secret that Manchester's suburbs are also chock full of hidden gems covering all cuisines. This means it's also a great spot to grab a takeaway. From fragrant Caribbean food to traditional Pakistani, you c...

Cheetham Hill is one of Manchester's most culturally diverse areas, and with diversity comes lots of delicious food from around the world. You don't have to eat out in a restaurant around here either; there are a load of local restaurants serving takeaway food in Cheetham Hill that you can enjoy at...

Those who love a takeaway and find themselves in Fallowfield are in luck. The area is brimming with takeaways and restaurants offering take-out, giving locals the opportunity to tuck into a range of cuisines from around the world in the comfort of their homes. Whether you're craving pizza, Chinese,...

Leafy Didsbury is a charming Manchester suburb with lots of great places for foodies to try. If you aren't in the mood for eating out, there are plenty of restaurants and takeaways in the area offering delicious food that you can savour at home. There is no shortage of options, from authentic Neapol...