Manchester Restaurants

Manchester's restaurant scene is a diverse and internationally influenced affair, with a large selection of eateries hailing from a similarly large number of countries. Traditional English food is available at a variety of standards and price ranges, and at establishments located both in the city centre itself and in the suburban areas.

Local and ethnic cuisine

There's no such thing as a specific Manchester cuisine.  However, as the city has experienced increased development, it has seen a trend with an increasing number of nouvelle cuisine restaurants opening. Prices at these establishments tend to be inflated and portions are small, but presentation is excellent and attention to detail is second-to-none. Fish and chips are about the closest you can get to a national dish in England and Harry Ramsden's, just outside the city centre, presents a high quality serving of this popular combination. England is also famous for its Sunday roast dinner and you'll find plenty of restaurants and pubs serving up roast beef and potatoes. Since Manchester is such a multicultural city, its international cuisine is well worth a mention. Chinese food is especially good in the city's Chinatown, while fans of Indian food should almost certainly pay a visit to 'the Curry Mile', just outside of the centre, in Rusholme, where a vast selection of restaurants serve up some of the finest baltis, kormas and vindaloos in the country.

Where to eat

The city really doesn't have any specific eating areas and it's fair to say that restaurants can be found all across the town centre. However, residents and visitors alike often head for the Printworks, where Wagamama, Henry J Beam and Hardrock Café are among the eateries on offer. Alternatively, head for Canal street in ‘the village’, where the likes of Velvet, Manto and the Slug and Lettuce serve up fine cuisine in a trendy and relaxed environment. The Piccadilly area, particularly near the gardens, is home to a variety of good restaurants; just delve into some of the side streets and you will come across a mixed selection. Deansgate is also worth checking out.