Restaurant – Articles about Manchester

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...

The Michelin Guide has revealed the place and location of next year's highly anticipated awards ceremony for restaurants in Great Britain and Ireland. A Michelin star is considered the pinnacle of culinary accolades, and the excitement builds to a fever pitch before the annual announcement. Chefs ea...

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...

Takeaway fans are in luck in Chorlton-cum-Hardy. The area is packed full of takeaways and restaurants that offer take-out meals, allowing locals to enjoy a wide variety of tasty global cuisines at home. Whether you fancy pizza, Chinese food, fish and chips, or a kebab, you'll discover a whole host o...

The National Restaurant Awards 2024 are being held in London on 10th June and the nominees for Opening of the Year have been announced. Nine restaurants nationwide have been shortlisted for the award, including Manchester's very own Fenix. Restaurants in Bristol, Jersey, London, and Edinburgh are al...

If you're after street food in Manchester, you're certainly in luck. This city is packed with spots serving street food from all over the world, from authentic Asian flavours to Italian pizza and plant-based takes on favourite street eats. If you want to find an outside stall serving food, a food ha...

With the cost of living going through the roof, the idea of a sandwich for less than £1 probably sounds ridiculous. But what if we told you that you could get one for just 9p? It might seem like madness but it's actually true thanks to local favourites Ad Maiora and Deliveroo.   To celebrate th...

Manchester's dining scene is a cut above the rest, which also counts for takeaways. The wide variety of takeaways on offer here represent various cuisines, from Indian curries and Chinese stir-fries to Italian pasta dishes and healthy Buddha bowls. Manchester's diverse takeaway scene has you covered...

When you're craving a thick slab of meat or a saucy basket of wings, make sure you pick a place that knows what they're talking about. Manchester is chock-a-block with excellent restaurants, including those centred around all things meat. Below, we've compiled a list of some of our favourite spots i...

If you ask us, we'd say Sundays are made for leisurely brunching, and if you happen to be in or around Manchester, you're in luck because there are many places you can practice this Sunday ritual all over the city. Whether you're feeling crazy and want to go all out with bottomless Sunday brunch (he...

The US-based International Downtown Association Foundation is a charitable non-profit whose Backing International Small Restaurants grant, supported by American Express, is designed to help small independent restaurants develop their business, whether through refurbishing their venue, improving kitc...

If you're one of the million people who purchased a pup in lockdown, then this guide is for you. There's no worse feeling than leaving your four-legged friend at home while you go out and enjoy a meal and some drinks, but in many places around Manchester, you don't have to do that. There are a fair...

From quaint spots serving up freshly baked pastries to buzzy eateries crafting hearty full English spreads, this guide will list some of our favourite restaurants where you can kick-start your day with a tasty breakfast in Manchester. Whether you're craving a leisurely brunch enjoyed streetside in t...

Wilmslow Road in Rusholme is affectionately known as the Curry Mile, boasting the highest concentration of Asian restaurants in the entire country. More than 70 eateries are here serving delicious food and vying for your attention with eye-catching neon signs. We know its hard to choose between the...

It's pretty tough to resist a buffet restaurant. Who could say no to a gorgeous spread of delicious dishes to choose from – especially when you usually get to help yourself to as much food as you like? The varied options at this type of restaurant also mean that they're great for feeding families an...

Fancy a curry? You're certainly not alone in Manchester; after all, the city is home to its own Curry Mile and rice and three is an iconic local dish. Thanks to the diversity of the city's population and its food scene, you can find authentic curries from various cuisines here, from the mildest to t...

Despite what the Oscar-winning “Manchester by the Sea” might have you thinking, Manchester isn't a coastal city, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy fresh fish and seafood here. Whether you're looking for a simple catch of the day or more creative aquatic fare, Manchester's seafood restaurants hav...

Find out where you can chow down on the juiciest cuts of meat in some of the most impressive grills Manchester has to offer with our guide to the city's top steakhouses. From wagyu wonders to hot stone ventures, we've scoured Manchester for the best places you can get your next meat fix in the city.

A steaming plate of pasta is surely one of the best comfort foods out there, with all the different shapes and sauces meaning there are infinite different versions of the dish. If pasta is one of your Italian favourites, you'll find lots of eateries around Manchester where you can get your fix. From...

Sushi fans in Manchester are in luck – the city boasts a great array of places serving sushi where you can get fresh and tasty food. From quick grab-and-go options and well-loved local eateries to city centre venues that are ideal for a decadent Japanese meal, the city is packed with great options,...

From classic Neapolitan pizza to deep-dish American-style pies, delicious pizza can easily tempt most of us. Manchester is home to lots of places that serve delicious pizza, from homegrown heroes like Double Zero and Rudy's to authentic Italian imports and even plant-based options. We'll help you fi...

Craving a juicy, succulent burger patty, tucked into a soft brioche bun, stacked with all sorts of toppings, and slathered in special sauces? Crave no longer, as our guide to the best burgers in Manchester is here. From hidden gems tucked away in quaint neighbourhoods to bustling, neon-lit diners, M...

Manchester's dining scene is a cut above the rest when it comes to BBQ. From sizzling ribs to succulent brisket, the city boasts a range smokey spots dedicated to the art of grilling. In this guide, we'll take you on a mouthwatering journey through some of the best BBQ restaurants Manchester has to...

Tapas is surely one of Spain's greatest exports – ideal for sociable dining and for trying out lots of different flavours, a few of these small plates makes for a fun and satisfying meal. There are restaurants across Manchester that specialise in tapas and will soon make you feel like you're in Barc...