Best Lunch Restaurants in Manchester

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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AltrinchamAshton-Under-LyneBoltonGlossopHaleLeigh

Neighborhoods

AltrinchamAshton-Under-LyneBoltonCastlefieldChorltonDidsbury

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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1. Hawksmoor Manchester

4.7

Exceptional(10773)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Manchester

Booked 124 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.

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2. Lucky Cat - Manchester

4.6

Exceptional(225)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Manchester

Booked 26 times today

Welcome to Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay in the heart of the historic King Street, Manchester. Serving Asian inspired small plates, Robata grilled dishes, sushi and sashimi, designed to share and be devoured alongside an unforgettable selection of cocktails and fine wines.

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3. Sexy Fish Manchester

4.4

Awesome(240)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Manchester

Booked 65 times today

With locations in London's exclusive Mayfair and Miami's Brickell district, we are delighted to debut our third sister restaurant in the heart of Spinningfields.

4. Refuge MCR

4.2

Awesome(1708)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Global, International • Manchester

Booked 51 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.

5. Higher Ground

4.8

Exceptional(829)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• British • Manchester

Booked 33 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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6. Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester

4.6

Exceptional(757)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Manchester

Booked 60 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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7. Peter Street Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(1628)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Manchester

Booked 10 times today

Exquisitely presented and beautifully balanced, the menu at Peter Street Kitchen explores fine contemporary Japanese cuisine matched with the heat and zing from a selection of contemporary Mexican dishes, all complemented with the finest wines, sake and signature cocktails.Winner of ‘Best Culinary Experience’ in 2024 and 2022, and ‘Best Luxury Restaurant’ in 2019 at the prestigious British Restaurant Awards, Peter Street Kitchen guarantees an incredible dining experience, set inside the breathtaking Free Trade Hall.Experience a curated Omakase, where the essence of Peter Street Kitchen’s cuisine is presented in a six-course tasting menu created on the day by our talented chefs. For an intimate dinner, you can also book a Hibachi Experience, where a 12-seater table and fire pit provide memorable ambience for a semi-private event.

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8. The Fountain House

4.3

Awesome(384)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary British • Manchester

Booked 5 times today

Shannon and her team are ready and raring to welcome you to The Fountain House, a beautiful pub and restaurant overlooking Manchester Town Hall and Albert Square. Whether you’re hoping to enjoy cocktails with a leisurely lunch on our outdoor terrace, you’d like a quick bite with your pint in the bar (pooches welcome!) or you’re looking for a vibrant spot for dinner with friends, come on in, relax and enjoy! We change our menus seasonally and pride ourselves on our delicious and innovative dishes. Don’t forget, our beautiful events space is perfect for meetings and occasions, just get in touch and we’ll do the rest.Do you have a special occasion on the horizon? Here at The Fountain House we have two private rooms perfect for all celebrations; weddings, birthday dinners, graduations, baby showers.. you name it! For all private hire enquiries please email our sales and events executive via events@thefountainhouse.co.uk

9. Kala

4.7

Exceptional(2045)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Manchester

Booked 10 times today

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

10. Asha's Manchester

4.6

Exceptional(1282)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Indian • Manchester

Booked 12 times today

Join us on a culinary journey through India’s famed North-West frontier province, for a regal feast where tradition meets modernity to create a uniquely elevated dining experience. An award winning Indian culinary destination, founded by Asha Bhosle. A harmonious marriage of music & food. As unique as her voice, the world-renowned Indian singer & actor, Asha Bhosle, world famous Bollywood singer & actor, is the driving force behind an award-winning culinary destination that transcends cultures & crosses continents. Serving authentic Indian food, Asha Bhosle has married the two great passions of her life – music & food. New to Asha's is our inspired breakfast. Twisted classics, the signature Asha's breakfast & Indian breakfast delicacies. Don't miss out on our seasonal offers, Pre-theatre dining and Friday lunch time deals. Follow on social media or visit our website for further details. Welcome to Asha's Manchester. For enquiries email reservations@ashasmanchester.co.uk

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OpenTable Diner
Manchester/Greater Manchester •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Good service and amazing food, definitely recommend.
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Hawksmoor ManchesterPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Manchester
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4.7
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AnthonyB
Manchester/Greater Manchester •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent position and parking (opposite) with very attentive service, good atmosphere and great food, prepared with care.
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Higher GroundPrice: Very Expensive• British• Manchester
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4.8
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DoveVIP
London •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
I arrived and sat at the bar initially. I was told my table is being prepared. I was alone and the restaurant was more than half empty, yet I was made to wait 30 minutes before I prompted them to seat me. I felt this was poor. Once I sat at the table everything was fine but I was alone as I mentioned , had one cocktail while I was waiting (good ploy) and a carafe of wine but found it ridiculously expensive to be honest…£192.00 for one person.
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Sexy Fish ManchesterPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Manchester
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4.4
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Jarrad
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent food, the staff were attentive and great atmosphere.
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Refuge MCRPrice: Moderate• Global, International• Manchester
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4.2
OT
OpenTable Diner
Manchester/Greater Manchester •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 27, 2025
The food was really good. The staff were very friendly and attentive and the service was great.
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Lucky Cat - ManchesterPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Manchester
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4.6

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