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1. Gaucho Manchester

4.7

Exceptional(6200)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Manchester

Booked 35 times today

Father's Day | Sunday 15th June | The World’s Best Steak for the World’s Best Dads This Father’s Day, Give Dad the Gaucho Treatment. From our iconic 100% Argentinian steaks to our indulgent Sunday roast available at selected locations, we’re serving up bold flavours the whole family will love. Nestled in a stunningly converted church in the heart of Deansgate, Gaucho Manchester is a must-visit destination for lovers of exceptional Argentinian cuisine. Here, you'll experience masterfully cooked steaks, vibrant Latin flavours, and an expertly curated selection of world-class wines, all in a setting that exudes both elegance and drama.

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2. Embankment Kitchen

4.3

Awesome(414)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• International • Manchester

Booked 19 times today

Born from a passion for authentic, honest cuisine, Embankment Kitchen embarked on a journey to really feed people. Rooted in the warm spirit of Northern hospitality, this is a neighbourhood kitchen where you can eat, drink, unwind, and truly feel at home. We believe in the power of good, solid, recognisable dishes and fresh, seasonal ingredients. Each dish is crafted with precision and a touch of refined elegance and always prepared from scratch, in-house. If it isn’t already obvious, we love what do, and we work hard to curate a menu of classics that have the power to make you want to order everything. Our laid-back space invited diners to share moments and create memories over plates of food designed to hit the spot, and celebrate the extraordinary found in the ordinary, one plate at a time.

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3. Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester

4.6

Exceptional(784)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manchester

Booked 51 times today

Manchester’s stunning Piccolino Caffe Grande sits on Clarence Street, just off Albert Square and overlooking Manchester’s iconic Town Hall. It’s a fittingly-impressive location for our elegant restaurant which boasts an open kitchen, wine boutique, cocktail bar, oyster and caviar bar, Juicery, and a large alfresco terrace facing the Town Hall.Italy’s diverse cuisine is the heart and soul of Piccolino in Manchester. We visit the regions, meet the producers and are committed to sourcing the best quality ingredients. As you’d expect from the best Italian restaurants, Piccolino in Manchester offers a menu of Italian classics with a distinctly modern twist. At Piccolino, passion for provenance is at the forefront of our menu, which incorporates the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat and seafood, all delivering pure classic Italian flavours.

4. Cibo Manchester

4.3

Awesome(275)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manchester

Booked 61 times today

Cibo Manchester is set to redefine luxury dining. Housed in a Grade II listed building renowned for its breathtaking architecture, our new restaurant seamlessly marries Cibo's renowned chic and glamorous interiors with the timeless elegance of panelled wood, marble tables, plush velvet textures, and opulent chandeliers, elevating Manchester's dining scene to unparalleled heights of sophistication.

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5. Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar - Manchester

4.4

Awesome(367)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manchester

Booked 17 times today

Located in the Corn Exchange in the heart of Manchester, Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar and large alfresco terrace so you can dine all’aperto – “in the open air”.Our Manchester restaurant features our distinctive plush nautical-inspired interiors – the colour of tranquil Italian seas. The friendly team will transport you in style to experience a true taste of Italy here in the UK, bringing style, sass and glamour to modern Italian dining.Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar invites you to experience authentic Italian dining in Manchester. We believe that Italian dining is all about La Dolce Vita – the sweet life! That’s why we use only the finest ingredients to create all of our drinks & dishes. Riva Blu Italian Restaurant & Bar is the ideal restaurant for a special occasion in Manchester.

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6. Hard Rock Cafe - Manchester

4.3

Awesome(3629)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Manchester

Booked 18 times today

Enjoy freshly prepared American classics like our world-famous Legendary® Burgers, Smokehouse specialities, flavourful Salads and mouth-watering Desserts. Quench your thirst at our bar, with authentic cocktails, a great draught selection, and incredible Happy Hour offerings, we have something to suit everyone’s taste buds!Be wowed by our walls adorned with authentic, one-of-a-kind memorabilia from decades of music history, featuring items from British music legends and international stars alike. Located in short walking distance of Manchester Arena, The National Football Museum, Arndale shopping centre, Royal Exchange Theatre & Manchester Cathedral.

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7. Lucky Cat - Manchester

4.6

Exceptional(241)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Manchester

Booked 23 times today

In the centre of Manchester, Lucky Cat is a vibrant Asian eating house inspired by Tokyo’s drinking dens and 1930s Shanghai.Expect bold small plates, sushi, and robata-grilled dishes, crafted with precision and flair. With a buzzing open kitchen, striking interiors, and expertly mixed cocktails, Lucky Cat delivers an unforgettable dining experience in one of the city’s most exciting neighbourhoods.

8. Climat

4.7

Exceptional(750)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Manchester

Booked 11 times today

A relaxed wine-led rooftop restaurant with panoramic views of Manchester City Centre, a daily changing menu, and a cellar with more than 400 different wines to choose from.Climat is the second site from the team behind Covino, who set up shop in Chester's historic city centre back in 2016. The team has since forged a reputation both regionally & nationally as a fiercely passionate wine-led restaurant with exciting daily changing menus.Head Chef Luke Richardson best describes his style of cooking as 'Parisian ex-pat food' - a nod to his time spent cooking in the cosmopolitan kitchens of Paris.As the name 'Climat' might suggest, our cellar of more than 400 different wines has a slight lean toward our favourite region of all - Burgundy. Outside of Burgundy you’ll find a healthy selection of other favourites from around the world, with wines from small producers, to the more iconic, and all the top vignerons that sit between.

9. Kala

4.7

Exceptional(2072)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Manchester

Booked 11 times today

Welcome to Kala, from the team behind Sticky Walnut, Burnt Truffle, Hispi, Wreckfish and Pinion. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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10. Sicilian NQ Bar & Bistro

4.3

Awesome(703)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manchester

Booked 5 times today

Sicilian neighbourhood Bar and Bistro in Manchester Northern Quarter.

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Helen
Manchester/Greater Manchester •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fantastic night, the food was amazing. We were celebrating our anniversary, the staff made the night feel extra special!
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Gaucho ManchesterPrice: Expensive• Steak• Manchester
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4.7
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Sam
Manchester/Greater Manchester •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Absolutely incredible food, everything was more than we expected. The service was fabulous from everyone, made us feel so welcome and comfortable
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Lucky Cat - ManchesterPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Asian• Manchester
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4.6
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RoseVIP
Newcastle and Northumberland •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Lovely food staff were very attentive. Definitely be going again.
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Piccolino Caffe Grande ManchesterPrice: Expensive• Italian• Manchester
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4.6
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Linda
Liverpool/Merseyside •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
It was my daughter in laws first visit to Cibo and she was very impressed with everything about the afternoon We had a brilliant time lovely food ,great wine , staff were lovely and attentive without being in your face Don’t change
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Cibo ManchesterPrice: Expensive• Italian• Manchester
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4.3
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Mohammad
Manchester/Greater Manchester •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
Great food and excellent service. Very helpful and friendly staff
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Embankment KitchenPrice: Moderate• International• Manchester
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4.3

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