Michelin-star restaurants in Manchester

Opened in 2024, Skof quickly became a standout in Manchester's dining scene, earning a Michelin star within a year and gaining widespread acclaim for its seasonal tasting menus built around locally sourced ingredients. Led by chef Tom Barnes, the restaurant embraces a relaxed, unpretentious approach to fine dining, focusing on joy and surprise rather than rigid formality. With expertly crafted modern British dishes and thoughtfully curated drink pairings, Skof has firmly established itself as a must-visit destination for food lovers.

Under the guidance of chef-owner Simon Martin, Mana in Ancoats employs methods like fermentation and live-fire cooking to craft a modern British menu. Skilfully blending intense flavours and fine textures into an array of distinct, artfully arranged courses, the menus are complemented by a meticulously curated selection of new and old-world wines, as well as ingeniously crafted cocktails that draw inspiration from the kitchen. Mana's vast dining area, reminiscent of a contemporary cathedral, provides a different setting according to the time of day, as well as views of the kitchen from every table.