Manchester's best best of
Our editor's picks across categories and neighbourhoods.
The "best of" question is the one we get asked most. "Where's the best Sunday roast in Manchester?" "Best brunch?" "Best curry?" This page is our running answer. Each list below is hand-picked by our food team based on dozens of visits. We update them every few months as new places open and old favourites change.
The 10 Best Restaurants in Manchester (2026)
Manchester now has two Michelin-starred restaurants (Mana and Skof), a Restaurant of the Year winner at the 2026 Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards, and one of the most exciting independent dining scenes in the UK. These are the ten best restaurants in Manchester right now, chosen by our food
The Best Indian Restaurants In and Around Deansgate
From bustling Bombay-style cafés to glamorous riverside dining, discover the finest Indian restaurants along Manchester's iconic Deansgate.
The Best Vietnamese Restaurants in and Around the Northern Quarter
From steaming bowls of Hanoi-style pho to shatter-crisp banh mi, discover the finest Vietnamese dining spots in Manchester's Northern Quarter and its neighbouring districts.
The 10 Best Date Night Restaurants in Deansgate
From intimate hidden bistros to sky-high dining with panoramic views, discover the most romantic restaurants in and around Deansgate for your next date night.
The Best Chinese Restaurants in Manchester City Centre
From fiery Sichuan noodles in Chinatown to glamorous dim sum in Spinningfields, here is our definitive guide to Manchester's best Chinese restaurants.
The Best Thai Restaurants in and Around Manchester's Northern Quarter
From funky Tib Street staples to authentic Chinatown hidden gems, here is where to find the best Thai food in central Manchester.
The Best Italian Restaurants in and Around Ancoats
From historic Neapolitan pizza institutions to fresh pasta havens, discover the finest Italian dining in Manchester's original Little Italy and beyond.
The 10 Best Japanese Restaurants in Manchester City Centre
From steaming bowls of Hakata ramen to theatrical teppanyaki grills, discover the finest Japanese dining experiences in the heart of Manchester.
The Best Indian Restaurants in and Around Manchester's Northern Quarter
From legendary rice-and-three canteens hidden down back alleys to modern street food joints, discover the finest Indian dining spots in and around the Northern Quarter.
The 10 Best Italian Restaurants in Manchester
From old-school family trattorias to glamorous celebrity haunts and fresh pasta specialists, here is our guide to Manchester's finest Italian dining.