14 x The Best Local Restaurants in Manchester
Explore the best local restaurants in Manchester. From traditional British cuisine to international flavors, our Spotters have discovered the best places for every food lover. Try classic fish and chips at The Corner Plaice, savor a falafel burger at Fuel Cafe or experience the rich flavors of Ethiopian cuisine at Habesha. Discover these and many more local favorites for a delicious dining experience in Manchester.
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Society
Food and drink all-rounder
You're in Manchester. You want pizza & beer, but your mate is craving burgers and wine. And the other wants kimchi & a cocktail. The solution? "Society!"
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Denise
Tench
Habesha
Great-value Ethiopian food
"Habesha" in Manchester is a small, family-run, no-frills Ethiopian restaurant in the heart of the Gay Village that offers illegally great value!
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Denise
Tench
Northern Soul Grilled Cheese
Comfort food McDaddy
From kimchi ramen to bacon jam melts, Northern Soul has been Manchester’s grilled cheese saviour since 2015 — giant pickle included.
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Denise
Tench
Bunny Jackson's
Hot wings and a bad attitude
Fiery wings, killer cocktails & bad behavior — Bunny Jackson’s is First Street’s antidote to dull chains and polite nights out in Manchaster.
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Denise
Tench
Christie's Bistro
Harry Potter-esque heaven
"Christie's Bistro" is a true hidden gem in Manchester. Unknown to many Mancunians, it's one of the most visually spectacular cafes you could hope to see.
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Denise
Tench
Cloud 23
Glitzy sky bar
"Cloud 23" in Manchester is a bar on the 23rd floor of the Hilton hotel that offers great views, especially in the evening. It's glitzy, but not so pricey.
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Denise
Tench
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