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

I have visited The Ivy Spinningfields Manchester multiple times, and it remains one of my favorite spots. The service is always consistent, and the staff are welcoming and professional. The restaurant is well-known for its excellent reputation and elegant atmosphere. Their desserts are both luxurious and delicious. Their afternoon tea is among the best I’ve ever had. This place is truly exceptional, and I highly recommend it to everyone.

Yet again, a fantastic meal at The Ivy! Fantastic service throughout from our server, amazingly tasty food. And honestly, it's not massively expensive... yes a little more than what you'd pay in a Spoons, but the food is top notch devine with a wonderful atmosphere and wonderful, personal service! It's our treat. You can pay less than £20 for a two course meal. Also, the App gave an amazing offer... double points... whoop! Thank you once again for an amazing experience.

Fantastic from start to finish. From the food which was faultless & very reasonably priced for the quality. The staff which are so friendly & welcoming, from the 2 gentleman at the door when you enter, welcoming staff front of house & servers, all are friendly & do what they can to make your visit as perfect as possible, especially a tall guy called Miltos. If you want a 5* experience at an average price, you will not be disappointed

Had the most delightful Sunday brunch here! Greeted warmly by the Roof Terrace hostess, set the scene for a very enjoyable dining experience. The food was exceptional, really delicious , which combined with 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 attentive service from George, made for a most enjoyable and sociable Sunday! Highly recommended! 👌👍😋💋xx

First time using the cafe/sandwich bar,sausage bacon and egg on toast, fresh hot and tasted great,will be back soon

Got a fab baked potato with tuna and salad. Delicious - I'm dieting so it was just right for me - but ask for more mayo if you like it creamy.

The meals are delicious and really good value for money!

Really enjoyed our trip to Cocos, the food was incredible, the staff were awesome and accommodated the toddlers in our group very well! Bill came out very reasonable as well! Good quality food and a decent price!

We were actually meant to go somewhere else tonight but they failed to mention they were shutting early so we decided on Cocos instead as it had been recommended to us by friends. Safe to say we are very glad it turned out this way as Coco's is now our new favourite. The food was insanely good, nicest pasta i think ive ever had... The service was impeccable, our waiter was called shaharm(sorry if I have misspelt this) we were the last table in but it never felt rushed. They still even asked us if we wanted puddings but we were too full. We will certainly be back. Thank you :)

Excellent Italian restaurant. Staff are attentive and food is lovely. Very reasonably priced. I look forward to my next visit to Coco's 🤩.

Fantastic quality food, impeccable friendly service - a must visit

Great food. Nice place. We liked it very much. Atya is a friendly waiter. The chicken was full of flavour and tender. Vegetable curry and veg burger are good and we are very full. Good that a milkshake I can take away and finish at home😁

Safire is my ‘go to’ perfect dining experience. I tend to come here a lot with family. The service, food and staff are always consistently of a high standard and it’s well balanced with the very reasonable prices. There’s no surprise that they’re mostly fully booked and every time I have gone it’s busy but the staff at Safire have a way of making your experience very personable and enjoyable. I highly recommend to anyone looking for all round great food and service.

Great restaurant with authentic & tasty food. Customer service was exemplary throughout. Would thoroughly recommend!

Travelled all the way from Nottingham after seeing a ticktock video about the place. Was not disappointed at all. The food was delicious and service by SANA was excellent. Thank you Safire for your excellent service.

What a fantastic place and would 100% recommend. The food was outstanding, in particular the spinach omelette. I have never smiled while eating healthy food until now. The staff and service was brilliant and I am already planning on going back! 6 months later, I am still returning and enjoying the experience. The team are lovely and the food is great. If you are after a quick eat and go experience then visit KFC or Subway next door. If however you want a meal with friends or family that is not rushed and has the emphasis on quality and authenticity over speed then you will really appreciate this place even more!

Wow! What an amazing little place this is! The staff are so lovely and Maria the owner is a bit of a local legend, the food is incredible. They have specials on all the time which are ridiculously good. Some of the best seafood I’ve ever had. Fifteen quid for a huge portion of giant prawns cooked in garlic, herbs and chili which are just too good. The ham croquettes are superb, and the Allioli will kick your backside in the best way possible. We had such a lovely night there and I can’t stress enough how nice this place is.

Barcelona Bistro Tapas Bar in ashton in Makerfield had been recommended by friends and we haven't been let down. Amazing tasty food, prepared and served by a genuine family from Barcelona. Service was spot on. As they don't take bookings, you never had the feeling to be rushed through the service. And we have been lucky to be there, when Maria the chef cooked her Paella, which only happens on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays We definitely will be back again

Mireia was the perfect host!… She was professional, friendly and interactive!:… We had a great rapport with her at the bar!:..The wine & food were fantastic ….& an added bonus..:we discovered they are dog friendly!:…🙌We’ll be frequently visiting from now on!….Bravo:Gracias!….

Had an amazing seafood boil from Mamas today. We got the xxl boil between 2 of us and we could not finish it. We shared it with 3 other people as there was so much. The sauces, crab legs and prawns were amazing. A special shout out to the peri fries! They were the nicest fries I have ever tasted. We ordered the food at 11:30 to pick up at 3:35 but is wasn’t ready on time (we only had to wait around 10 mins). However, the staff gave us 2 free drinks to compensate for the wait. The staff were lovely and friendly and couldn’t do enough. Will definitely be back.

Went to eat at Mama's all the way from Leeds, lured in by tiktok videos and it did not disappoint! The service was on point, Harshitha our waitress was wonderful, very kind and polite. The xxl prawn platter was incredible, fresh and tasty we couldn't finish it in 4. I recommend

Absolutely amazing. The xxl seafood boil can easily feed 4. We had added lobster tails. Comes with fries. We drove an hour to try it out and we were not disappointed. Fantastic service and food. Great atmosphere in seated area too. Don't be too cool the wear the bib!!!!

Absolutely insane food and service, Abid served us in a quicker than expected time after showing us where to sit and helping us choose as it was our first visit. We has the seafood boil with truffle chips and maxc &cheese, all of this id recommend! You won't find a better boil at a better price, overly generous portions with great flavours and we can't wait to come back! This is not a place to me missed.

🌟 **Fantastic Christmas Lunch at Browns Manchester!** 🌟 A huge thank you to the team at Browns Manchester for hosting our colleague Christmas lunch. With just under 60 attendees, it was no small feat, but they absolutely nailed it! The food was outstanding—beautifully prepared, delicious, and perfectly suited for the occasion. The servers were incredible, working tirelessly to ensure everyone was well looked after with professionalism and a friendly attitude. The event was a huge success, and we’ve received glowing feedback from the entire team. Thank you for helping make our celebration so memorable and special. If you’re looking for a venue that delivers amazing food, excellent service, and a festive atmosphere, Browns Manchester is the place to go! 🎄✨ Highly recommended! ✨🎄

We enjoyed the private dining experience with Marco as our waiter. We had canapés to start, followed by the three course menu. The food was delicious. There was a nice choice of drinks so our guests all had options they liked. Special thanks to Marco who really went above and beyond to look after our guests & us. Marco is a real asset to the Browns Team.

Food was amazing. Had the valentines menu. Well worth the money. Staff was amazing. Heidi kept us topped with drinks. Didn’t have to wait at all really for any part of the evening. Live pianist was a great touch. Stunning building and unique architecture. We’ll work the splash for the experience of this place.

We had a private dining for our wedding celebration which was so great, the foods were so tasty and presentable, the decorations of browns is fabulous. The staffs were so helpful I would like to compliment especially Sarah and Marco, Sarah was so kind and helped us to prepare the decorations she provided things as we requested which made me blown away. Marco was so nice and helpful and kind. The service from Browns made our big day special and remarkable

I took my son here for a nice meal before we went over to the palace theatre. Service was good and Vaishnavi couldn’t do enough for us. My son had the chicken and chips children’s meal and I had the steak. Steak was very nice and chips seasoned at the right level. We would have stayed for dessert but had to go to watch the production. Looking forward to coming back to bring my wife before we visit the Palace Theatre again later on this year.

Staff were really friendly and great. Our waitress helped us with the menu. Love the Winter Garden, was surprise there were no afternoon tea sets. Feel like it's a missed opportunity. We had the: - Grilled squid, vizcaina sauce, Spanish black pudding (small portions but decent, not a wow though) - Buttermilk-fried chicken, chip shop curry sauce, mushroom ketchup (this was surprisingly very nice) - Mojo rojo pork belly, miso aubergine, yoghurt (So delicious and highly recommend) - Slow-cooked beef cheek, butterscotch celeriac, remoulade (Nice as well and very soft) - Beef fat mashed potatoes, overnight onions, beef gravy (yummy mash)

Visited in December when the place had a great festive buzz—people out enjoying themselves, soaking up the atmosphere. We sat in the restaurant rather than the bar, which felt more relaxed. Prices were fair, especially if you're used to London rates. The starters of hummus, sourdough, and chips were all solid, and service was friendly. We didn’t stay for a full meal as we’d already eaten, but the decor inside was lovely. Bonus points for keeping the service charge at a sensible 10%, unlike London’s creeping 13.5% with no added value. Would happily return.

My daughter took me for late lunch on Saturday. It was my first visit. Front of House friendly & welcoming as well as the waiter. We were early but seated after 5 minutes. We had Tempura Prawns & Galic Prawns served with beautiful bread. Good size portions. Food had flavour and sauces. I had Prawns Lobster with Salad & Fries. My God, how big a portion. This was to die for. Scrumptious also the sauce. My daughter had a steak sandwich. She didn't really enjoy this much commenting it was much nicer last time she ate there. However, we had a great time. We were drinking wine & cocktails. We went up to the Rooftop. Could have done with heaters on, but I suppose we should have asked! We will be back most definitely.❤️

I was attracted by the big disco ball of the pub. I was surprised the well fried fish which was crispy and thin. The lamb leg was tender. Very happy to have the big Yorkshire pudding. It’s their signature

I visited on Friday afternoon 12th July it was my first visit, I wasn’t disappointed:) The sharing food platter was delicious, along with the other starter dishes, olives, pork pieces, fries etc….. The taste & presentation was 5 stars! The service was 5 stars! Will definitely be eating here again…. Only one negative, when I went to pay the bill, It was all ready for me to tap my card etc…. I said: I’d like to add on a tip and was wondering where I should add it? It was already added when the bill was presented? I personally would have liked to be informed first as I’d not seen anything on the menu that 10% would automatically be added: I didn’t mind paying as the food/service were worth it, however, I would have preferred be told that they had already added the tip!

We booked the Con Club for our small business Christmas Do. I had high expectations, having eaten there a few times and it didn't disappoint. The atmosphere was lively, the food was delicious and the staff were really friendly and attentive. The fabulous decorations added to the gorgeous interior to make it feel really special. Highly recommended!

The food was fantastic and well presented, the staff were polite and friendly and the venue was absolutely beautiful. The only negative I have from my visit is on the seating as it is incredibly uncomfortable in the booths and you need to sit upright for the entire meal as the backrest is so far away or slouch entirely into the seat being unable to reach the table.

I went for lunch at the Grand Pacific and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. I started with the cauliflower, which was cooked to perfection – crispy on the outside and tender inside, with a delightful blend of spices that made it incredibly flavorful. For my main course, I opted for the fried chicken. It was wonderfully crispy and juicy, with a perfect seasoning that left me wanting more. In addition to my starter and main, I also enjoyed the prawn crackers and the Japanese bread for nibbles. The prawn crackers were light and crunchy, with a great flavor that made them the perfect snack. The Japanese bread was soft and slightly sweet, a delightful complement to the savory dishes. The atmosphere at Grand Pacific is elegant yet relaxed, making it an ideal spot for both special occasions and casual dining. The staff were attentive and friendly, ensuring that every aspect of my meal was enjoyable. Overall, my experience at Grand Pacific was fantastic. The combination of excellent food, great service, and a beautiful setting made it a memorable dining experience. I highly recommend trying the cauliflower and fried chicken, and don’t miss out on the prawn crackers and Japanese bread for a perfect meal!