The Best Restaurants in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (2025)

Great restaurant, sumptuous home made food. Capped off with great service. If you're in the area give it a go.

Excellent food and service, very well priced. The muscles in cream sauce for starter is the best I’ve ever had

Booked here for Friday just gone, and the customer service is something that really stood out to me. I have particular dietary requirements, which is a little awkward at these places as it requires a lot of questions in terms of prep, cook, and ingredients. Normally, I tend to avoid restaurants where it is like that because I either don't trust the full information or it feels as though my needs aren't being listened to or get understood completely. So I stick with where I know. However, I thought I'd try. I called prior to my booking and asked these questions, and the lady who makes the deserts / one of the owners? Went above and beyond to answer all questions clearly and understood my circumstances, alongside doing additional research on certain products and giving me a call back to give the right information. I really appreciate the time and effort here On the day we arrived, the table was ready and clean. Good time that we were in there for, just short of 2 hours busy Friday evening and managed a 3 course meal with drinks to start at the beginning. Food came out hot, the waitress who did check back was friendly, and the atmosphere with the music made the environment nice to sit and eat. Thank you - enjoy the holidays

The food is good, but the vegan options aren't really there. They do, however, accommodate if you let them know you're vegan. But the choice is very minimal. I did feel my starter of 4 tiny bruscetta was not worth 8.95!!! The restaurant is small & intimate. Very warm inside, do not fetch a jacket!! Lol Parking is good at the back on the market/street. Service OK, and you're always served a Lemonchello afterwards

Etna is an absolute treasure! 💎 We visited as a group of four and felt warmly welcomed from the moment we walked in. The arancini was hands down the best I’ve ever tasted—crispy, golden, and packed with flavor. The pasta dishes were perfection, each one a delicious masterpiece! And the desserts? Simply heavenly! The tiramisu was so rich and delicious, and the cannoli, filled with creamy ricotta, felt like a little taste of Sicily. The warm atmosphere and attentive service made the evening even more special. A truly unforgettable meal—we can’t wait to return! 🎉

Fantastic little Italian place, the food is delicious I had the pistachio pancetta pasta and it was fabulous. Hubby had the cheese & tomato ragu filled pasta which was stunning, breads and cheese for starters were really tasty the chilli cheese was yum! Desert was really good too, kinder stuffed donut and pistachio cannolli, all freshly made, the restaurant had laid back family vibes, even a kids small play area with a few toys and books in its perfect for date night or if you can't get a babysitter take the smalls along with you! Will definitely be visiting again 😘

Very welcoming and top quality food & drinks. We were with our 5 month old baby and dog. It’s a great vibe with such a variety of customers and people we met. The staff were very helpful with picking the best things on the menu. We had a lovely lunch, some of the best Italian authentic food we have eaten in Manchester.

Finally found an authentic italian near to home. The menu is small but each dish takes me back to sicilly. Highly recommend the spinach & ricotta ravioli and also the pasta etna, with a kick of Nduja. My daughter had lasagne which has a rich beef ragu. Well deserved of the current 5 star rating.

We visited Owen’s Kitchen on a Saturday night on their first weekend of service and it was fantastic! The atmosphere of the restaurant was lovely, was great to see it so busy considering they’ve only just opened :) The service we received was brilliant, super friendly and knowledgeable. I can’t eat gluten and they were really helpful as to what adjustments could be made to dishes, meaning I could choose almost anything on the menu! The food itself was delicious and extremely reasonably priced considering the quality and the size of the dishes. All in all a great experience and we can’t wait to come back and try all the other dishes on the menu!

My mum & I came here for a late lunch and we really enjoyed it. I had the chicken and she had the sea bass, which were both delicious. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. We came at an odd time so it was a bit quiet but apart from that it was perfect.

Wow, so pleasantly surprised! We had the most perfectly cooked meal last night. We will definitely be back!

Visited Owen’s Kitchen this week with two friends. Loved this place when it was Amba and it’s nice to see that the atmosphere on first visit feels similar. The staff were really friendly and helpful. We were able to taste the red wine we fancied before deciding. The service we received was excellent. The menu is small compared to some places but consider this to be a good thing, hopefully means everything is freshly cooked and not defrosted! My only complaint on my visit would be the pork medallions I chose were not as ‘melt in the mouth’ as I had hoped they would be but the rest of the meal, gnocchi, leeks and sauce were delish! We finished with the ‘Port Flight’ and said we thought it would be a good idea to have a cheese board available to go with it. After speaking with the chef a cheese board was served with our port, four different cheeses, chutney, melon and various biscuits/breads. Fab! Will definitely be returning.

What a lovely local gem of a place this is. We were hosted by the charming Simon. I had the Eggs Florentine. Just gorgeous pillows with bright orange melting yolks on fluffy muffins. To top it off lush hollandaise and plenty of it.

We had a Wonderful experience at Riva last Friday night. We enjoyed some Beautiful Wines & a fab dinner and the Team were great. We went for a selection of nibbles for our starters, Halloumi Fries with chilli jam, rustic bread with olive oil & balsamic & olives and hummus and they were all great. I chose the Pan Roast French Trim Chicken with greens, fondant potato & red wine jus. The Chicken was beautiful and moist, the fondant potato was probably the best I have had, crispy on the outer & fluffy in the middle and I could have drank the red wine jus it was that tasty! Mrs K had Roasted squash & wild mushroom strudle & thoroughly enjoyed it. Our friends had the 8oz Riva Burger and loved it although it is quite a size and the Hake which was on the specials board and again beautifully cooked by the Head Chef Daniel. The wine list is extensive but after chatting with Simon we ordered Baron de Baussac Viognier and Languedoc-Roussilon and they were divine. I know when you go to a Restaurant you expect great food which we certainly received but I have to say that the service and whole experience was fantastic. The Team were very attentive but also warm and friendly and their care factor was exemplary. It's great to support a local Business but it is made an awful lot easier when you have such an amazing experience. We will certainly be back!

Great quality food for a more upscale version of a British lunch. The scallops were outstanding so was the T bone steak in particular as cooked to perfection, but was all great. Lovely restaurant in Hale village and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.

The best roast dinner ever. Angela and Oliver were welcoming and attentive. The manager is so welcoming, snd she has such lovely staff. The food was fab. Best in Hale and we've been to all of the others. A hidden gem. If you've never been, your missing a treat. Nice things come in small boxes. Superb in every way

Excellent small restaurant in Altrincham, tasty food and great service. Couldn’t fault the food and the price was good. Thanks for a great evening.

Amazing quality food, fresh ingredients, filling portions and friendly staff. Nice atmosphere in the restaurant. Great dinner option.

Able to cope with some small changes to the booking, and get us seated quickly. Prompt but unhurried service, from very friendly staff. Difficult choice when ordering as everything sounded delicious and some of the dishes observed being brought to other tables looked and smelled amazing. There was no disappointment when our plates arrived the whitebait and bruschetta starters were just the ticket. The lasagne and side salad was obviously home made and looked and tasted incredible. The pollo Milanese was spot on too. First visit, won't be the last.

I booked La Fillia for my engagement party last week and I couldn’t be more impressed! The service was outstanding and the food was beyond perfect! We asked for family style serving for a group of 20 and everything went very smooth and the food was excellent! Considering that this is a new establishment they have set the bar very high for restaurants in Altrincham and we are very excited to see them succeed for the future!

Been here numerous times for evening meal, cant fault it. Great staff and food. Got told by friends have to go for breakfast, wasn't disappointed. Well worth going. Had the sausage & Egg naan. 😋😋😋. Struggled to get a booking for breakfast as its that popular.

Just Stunning, the food and the service were outstanding. This is the 3rd time we’ve been for Breakfast and have never been disappointed, we will be back again for sure. Thanks to all at Dishoom !!

I asked the team a favour if they can help me celebrate both my friends birthday by surprising them with a piece of cake each and a candle, the team went above and beyond by presenting a very nice chocolate cake with a fantastic sparkle candle. Thank you so much for the lovely service and food you've given us. We shall dine here again next month.

Lovely restaurant in Altrincham. Brazilian style buffet with a range of delicious meats. Staff were friendly and tentative. Lovely interior and enjoyed the music/atmosphere. The meats were great but the pork belly was over cooked, it was tough and dry. I think the meats could have been seasoned more too but there was salt a& pepper on the table so no biggie! Generous sizes for cocktails! We would go again!

We've always opted to go to bem brazil previously for a similar kind of cuisine, having not known about Jardim until recently, but They had quickly started to really disappoint with their lack of service and value for money. We visited Jardim last night and did not leave disappointed! The staff were very welcoming, professional, polite and attentive. The salad bar was brilliant, something our previous choice of resturant had stopped doing, everything was fresh and tasty and there was lots to choose from We ordered 1 of each side and especially liked the truffle fries and the maccaroni cheese with jalapeños i could've easily ate a large bowl on its own! The servers with the meat skewers were coming round regularly and the cuts of meat were juicy and cooked perfectly, the sausages and chicken were also delicious 😋 This experience has easily put Jardim at the top spot for us ahead of bem brazil and even fazenda! We will be back very soon!

"Wow, this restaurant is absolutely amazing! The food is delicious. I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich, and it exceeded my expectations. It had just the right amount of heat, which happens to be my favorite flavor. I highly recommend it!"

"Wow! Our visit to Burgerito with the family was fantastic! The beef burger I had was easily the best I've ever tasted in Manchester. The kids loved their chicken burgers too. The staff were super friendly, and the prices were reasonable. We're definitely going back for more juicy burgers. Highly recommended!"

Being in the UK for more than 17 months, I have tried many restaurants some were average and most were not good enough. This is the first time to try something different It was the best burger I’ve ever tasted. The sandwich was generous and stuffed with a big piece of tasty burger and extras. The sauce was unique I tried the fries as well which were crunchy and has some spices that gave them a delicious taste (don’t miss it) I have heard about the chicken they have but I didn’t try it yet (I will soon) My kids kept talking about about that experience during the rest of the day. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Amazing food. Delicious with very reasonable prices. Very cheerful staff. Definitely will visit again with friends.💯

Cheap, good size and clean. Almost everything I tried is good. Maybe skip the pork chop, it can be a bit dry. You can always request tweaks to your dishes if u want a different noodle, less spice etc and they will happily tweak it

Authentic Chinese / Hong Kong food, great Hong Kong style tea with milk and lemon tea. Reasonable price and tasty food, definitely will go again.

Nice foods and cleanness environment! Highly recommended.

The Hong Kong food is genuine here. The service is good and there are tables were you can enjoy with a big group of friends. Must try.

An amazing place for some quality food. Parked on the side street and visited with my nephew. We got two meals, beaf and chicken which they happily cut in half so we can try each. The chicken was very clean and succulent, well marinated and served in a soft bun with diced onions and pickles. The cheese burger was cooked to perfection with a balance of sauces that enhanced the flavour. Overall good experience and will be visiting again.

Had some guests here from London for the boxing in Manchester. Ended up at this food kitchen and was absolutely banging. 10/10. Pictures don't do justice cos of lighting. The dips were all spot on. Service was top notch. The brother even threw in a couple of brownies which blew our socks off! Highly recommended

Had the normal chicken burger with seasoned fries and spicy fella burger. The spice they use on their burgers is unlike other places, very unique creamy texture which was a positive surprise. Jordan was excellent with the customer service and offered me to try their milkshakes I tried the blueberry one as the candy floss was sold out. It was delicious so big up to grubfellas. Will be back to try their toasties

Been coming since they first opened. First choice every time we go out to eat. Wish I had better pictures but you don’t get time to take them because the food is so good. Quality of food is exceptional every single time. Customer service is very good. We travel an hour every one or two weeks to come here. The chicken toasties and chicken loaded fries are insane!! Brownie pots, mac n cheese..everything is amazing.