Greek cuisine, celebrated for its rich flavours and hearty dishes, has found a warm home in the heart of Manchester, offering locals and visitors alike a taste of the Mediterranean. From cosy tavernas serving up traditional gyros and mezze platters to trendy eateries putting a modern spin on classic Greek dishes, Manchester's Greek restaurant scene offers something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a quick bite at a takeaway joint or a leisurely meal in a lively setting with live music and dancing, our guide to the best Greek restaurants in Manchester shows you exactly where to go.
The best Greek restaurants in Manchester
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Where to eat Greek food in Manchester
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1Rozafa Named Best Restaurant in England 2022
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2Fenix One of the hottest restaurants in Manchester
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3Bouzouki By Night The real Greek party
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4Dimitri's Authentic Greek taverna with live music
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5Thatziki Comforting Greek street food
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6Alexandros Homemade Greek cooking
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7Mikos Gyros Gyros every which way
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8Gyros Street Popular craft gyros joint
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9The Real Greek Affordable Greek restaurant chain
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10Tzatziki's Fallowfield's favourite Greek restaurant
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Named Best Restaurant in England 2022
The award-winning taverna Rozafa specialises in traditional Greek and Cypriot cuisine, set in a classical atmosphere with white and blue tablecloths and Greek-themed decor, all complemented by friendly service. The family-run establishment offers a diverse menu that includes mezze platters, freshly-grilled souvlaki, steaks, oven-baked specialities, and more. A selection of Greek wines, beers, and spirits is available to enhance the dining experience.
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63 Princess St, Manchester City Centre 27A St Petersgate, StockportRozafa Manchester
63 Princess St, Manchester City CentreRozafa Stockport
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One of the hottest restaurants in Manchester
Having only launched in 2023, Fenix is considered one of the hottest spots in town. Coming from the team behind the similarly hyped Tattu, the restaurant creatively fuses Greek and Mediterranean dishes with Asian touches, offering an extravagant Mediterranean dining experience. The opulent decor is heavily influenced by Greek mythology and Mykonian philosophy, featuring artisanal stonework and a dynamic ambience, complemented by a phoenix nest-themed cocktail bar with weekend DJ parties.
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The Goods Yard Building Goods Yard Street, Manchester City Centre/Castlefield
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Fenix Manchester
016-164 603 21 - Read more on Thatsup
The real Greek party
This lively establishment on Princess Street is a longstanding part Manchester's dining scene. By day, the ground floor operates as The Little Greek Shop, offering breakfast and lunch wraps for takeaway. As night falls, the scene shifts to the basement's Bouzouki By Night venue, where an authentic Greek celebration unfolds, including mezze platters and drinks, all set to the backdrop of live music and sirtaki dancing. Bouzouki By Night's combination of banquet-style dining and entertainment makes it a top choice for group festivities.
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88 Princess St, Manchester City Centre
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Bouzouki By Night
016-123 692 82 - Read more on Thatsup
Authentic Greek taverna with live music
Dimitri's captures the essence of a casual, rustic Greek taverna with its authentic menu and easy-going atmosphere. Renowned for its generous platters and mezzes, the Deansgate restaurant provides a diverse array of dishes in a genuine Mediterranean ambience. Dimitri's can host up to 300 guests and is adorned with vibrant decorations, regularly puts on live music, and provides cosy, heated outdoor seating in the arcade.
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1-3 Campfield Arcade 1, 322-326 Tonman St, Deansgate, Manchester City Centre/Castlefield
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Dimitri's Tapas Meze Bar & Restaurant
016-183 933 19 - Read more on Thatsup
Comforting Greek street food
Thatziki, established in 2022 by two entrepreneurial brothers who learned their trade hands-on, began as a food truck offering gyro wraps, loaded fries, and other indulgent Greek delights. It has since evolved into a popular brick-and-mortar establishment in Chorlton, where patrons can enjoy a variety of indulgent and customisable Greek street foods. Their original food truck is still available for event hire too.
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354 Barlow Moor Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Chorlton-cum-Hardy
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Homemade Greek cooking
Alexandros Greek Restaurant in Northenden strives to create an ambience reminiscent of a Greek family home. This cosy establishment specialises in traditional cuisine prepared from family recipes, featuring signature gyros, generous sharing platters, pan-fried saganaki, assorted dips, and other classic dishes. Despite its small size, the restaurant, dominated by a striking Corinthian column, buzzes with activity and offers service that's both welcoming and efficient.
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337 Palatine Rd, Northenden, Wythenshawe, Wythenshawe/Northenden
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Alexandros Greek Restaurant
016-199 833 90 - Read more on Thatsup
Gyros every which way
Mikos Gyros, a widely recognised franchise across the country, focuses on crafting indulgent gyros wraps. Primarily a takeaway-first establishment, the Manchester branch offers the quintessential Greek street-food wrap with an array of fillings, catering to all tastes with options like pork, chicken, and vegetarian or vegan alternatives such as halloumi or portobello mushrooms. Customers can also choose from a selection of chips and assorted sauces to complement their wrap.
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Unit D, Aldow Industrial Estate, Ardwick
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Mikos Gyros Manchester
073-927 513 33 - Read more on Thatsup
Popular craft gyros joint
Gyros Street caused quite the commotion with its free gyros giveaway on opening day in late 2023, and the buzz hasn't subsided. Situated on Oxford Street, this eatery blends the classic takeaway model with a contemporary, stylish setting. Its menu features various interpretations of the beloved Greek wrap, accommodating plant-based diners too, as well as boxes, salads, sides, and an assortment of craft beverages.
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St James's Bldg, 95 Oxford St, Manchester City Centre
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Gyros Street
016-152 661 76 - Read more on Thatsup
Affordable Greek restaurant chain
The Real Greek, a widespread chain of budget-friendly Greek restaurants, serves an extensive range of traditional Greek dishes. Customers can savour a variety of classic dishes from Greece, including taramasalata, flatbread wraps, moussaka, and grilled skewers, along with innovative choices for vegan patrons. Situated in the historic Corn Exchange, the flagship Manchester location is staffed by hospitable servers who'll make you feel right at home, and there's a branch at the Trafford Centre mall as well.
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Corn Exchange, The Triangle, Exchange Sq, Manchester City Centre Trafford Park, StretfordThe Real Greek Corn Exchange
Corn Exchange, The Triangle, Exchange Sq, Manchester City CentreThe Real Greek Trafford
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Fallowfield's favourite Greek restaurant
Tzatziki's in Fallowfield provides an opportunity to enjoy genuine Greek cuisine either at the restaurant or as a takeaway. This unpretentious eatery, a favourite in the neighbourhood, operates on a walk-in basis and also offers catering services. The menu features traditional Greek dishes such as gyros, souvlaki, and spanakopita, complemented by authentic desserts, wine, and Greek beer.
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325 Wilmslow Rd, Fallowfield
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Tzatziki's Greek Deli
016-124 882 67 - Read more on Thatsup
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