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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14 Hidden Gems

Hulme Garden Centre

Soothing green haven

"Hulme Garden Centre" in Manchester is a green haven, a remedy to all the concrete - a community-led project that's designed to promote well-being...

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Denise

Tench

Oct 19, 2025

Kro Bar

An unbeatable breakfast game

Denmark-inspired "Kro Bar" presents one of the best slow breakfasts in Manchester. The only problem is knowing where to start - eggs are always a good bet!

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Denise

Tench

Oct 19, 2025

Namaste Nepal

Tasty curry in South Manchester

"Namaste Nepal" is my absolute favourite place to go for a curry in Manchester -- very reasonably priced, too! Go for the Aloo Chilli if you like spicy.

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Alice

Hunter

Oct 10, 2025

Blue Bell Inn

Classic pub times

The "Blue Bell Inn" in Manchester has been a constant in my life. Wonderful food, cheap drinks, dog-friendly... It offers an authentic pub experience.

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Lauren

Rochford

Oct 10, 2025

Foster's Fish and Chips Didsbury

A modern chippy

Every Sunday, at about 5pm, I find myself in the car driving to "Foster's Fish and Chips Didsbury" in Manchester for gluten-free day!

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Lauren

Rochford

Oct 10, 2025

Fuel Cafe

Falafel burger heaven

"Fuel Cafe" is an independent vegetarian cafe/bar with regular music events in the evenings. My personal favourite is their famous falafel burger...

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Hunter

Oct 10, 2025

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