Restaurants near Whitworth Art Gallery Manchester

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1. Onda Pasta Bar

4.8

Exceptional(369)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Manchester

Booked 69 times today

A fresh pasta bar based in the Circle Square neighbourhood of Manchester.Open Wednesday to Sunday every week.

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2. Zouk Tea Bar & Grill

4.1

Excellent(957)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Manchester

Booked 56 times today

Zouk Manchester is a vibrant restaurant off Oxford Road. A dynamic full theatre kitchen allows diners to catch all the action and gives the restaurant a real buzz. With a range of tables available from a cosy two-seater to a booth for sharing with family and friends or a long banquette setting for parties, there’s something for everyone.Our external flower wall and elegant decor provide plenty of selfie spots for showing off our gorgeous food and your beautiful faces! An all-weather shisha terrace featuring a retractable roof as well as space heaters and snuggly blankets keeps us busy all year round, regardless of the Manchester climate.Dedicated chefs Mangal and Sajjad pride themselves on flavourful dishes and sharing their skills with the rest of their team. Taking inspiration from India, Pakistan and across Asia as a whole, you'll never grow tired of the choice at Zouk.

3. Refuge MCR

4.2

Awesome(1718)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Global, International • Manchester

Booked 30 times today

From small plates to Sunday roast, our Dining Room menus take their influences from all over the globe. An informal, but informed setting for a weekly catch-up or a gathering of your nearest and dearest. Sleeves up, dig in.

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4. Hawksmoor Manchester

4.7

Exceptional(10806)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Manchester

Booked 113 times today

Located next door to Spinningfields, we aim to serve the best steaks in Manchester. Sunday Roasts or for those looking for a casual bite, a set menu is available.

5. KITTEN

4.4

Awesome(753)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Manchester

Booked 48 times today

Located in the heart of Deansgate Square..... Taking centre stage in the venue, the sushi chefs will serve up an exquisite raw menu alongside our Robata menu of dishes traditionally cooked over open flames. || *please note there is a cake charge of £20 for celebration cakes brought into the venue and helium balloons are not allowed.

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6. Blacklock Manchester

4.8

Exceptional(582)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steak • Manchester

Booked 105 times today

Blacklock is a modern take of the Great British chophouse nestled in the corner of a Grade II listed textiles warehouse. We take the best meat in the country from the award-winning farmer and butcher Philip Warren in Cornwall. We cook chops simply over our charcoal grill with a little help from vintage Blacklock irons and serve it all up alongside cocktails from the trolley and wine on tap in our subterranean chop mecca. On Sundays we serve a Roast almost as good as Mum's. Bookings and Walk-Ins available.

7. Cibo Manchester

4.3

Awesome(233)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manchester

Booked 65 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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8. Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester

4.6

Exceptional(761)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manchester

Booked 53 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.

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9. Gino D'Acampo Manchester

4.2

Awesome(252)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manchester

Booked 11 times today

If your preferred date or time not available, please call us on 0161 529 5990 or email us on reservations.manchester@ginorestaurants.com and one of our team will try everything possible to accommodate your preferred date and time.Real Italian food, as it should be!Gino D’Acampo, First Street in Manchester offers a premium Italian dining experience, ideal for guests seeking authentic cuisine in a chic setting. Located on the ground floor of INNSiDE by Melia hotel, our restaurant is the perfect spot for a delicious meal before exploring nearby attractions like the Opera House Theatre, Manchester Central Conference Centre, Bridgewater Hall, and the HOME arts center.Popular among a sophisticated crowd, Gino D’Acampo, Manchester, continues the success of our acclaimed restaurants in Newcastle and Liverpool. Whether you’re enjoying a pre-show dinner or a leisurely meal, our menu features fresh, high-quality ingredients that bring the best of Italy to your table.

10. Higher Ground

4.8

Exceptional(843)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• British • Manchester

Booked 25 times today

Higher Ground is a British bistro and bar located in Manchester city centre that focuses on seasonality within the UK using produce sourced from local suppliers and producers. The restaurant is open Wednesday to Saturday at dinner and at lunchtime on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.At lunch a £40pp seasonal sharing menu is offered alongside an à la carte menu. At dinner, both an à la carte and a seasonal sharing menu at £60pp are available. Both menus are available when sat at the kitchen bar counter.We often hold space for walk-ins at the kitchen bar counter so pop by and have some plates and a glass of wine!Reservations of up to twelve guests are accepted via the OpenTable online reservation platform. For parties of 7x guests and over, the seasonal sharing menu is served.

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DavidVIP
Manchester/Greater Manchester •34 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
As usual this place exceeded all expectations, the food and drink are delicious and the staff are amazing, making this an excellent night out!
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Hawksmoor ManchesterPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Manchester
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4.7
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Hannah
Manchester/Greater Manchester •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Third visit and again flawless. Fantastic service and incredible food.
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Blacklock ManchesterPrice: Expensive• Steak• Manchester
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4.8
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Andrew
Manchester/Greater Manchester •11 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Good service , food ok but not great , had the social pasta with truffle and was just pasta with some liquid thrown in bottom, not really made
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Piccolino Caffe Grande ManchesterPrice: Expensive• Italian• Manchester
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4.6
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Kate
Edinburgh/Midlothian •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
91st birthday meal. Lovely staff. Great food excellent champagne Thankyou
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Cibo ManchesterPrice: Expensive• Italian• Manchester
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4.3
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OpenTable Diner
Manchester/Greater Manchester •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 19, 2025
We opted for the 1917 menu. The food and service were excellent. We were celebrating a birthday and a complimentary dessert was provided. Fantastic value!
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The Ivy Brasserie, SpinningfieldsPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Manchester
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4.7

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