Zouk
Oxford RoadZouk specialises in 'apna' - home-style cooking shot through with colour and heat from the spices and herbs. In recent...
Cicchetti
DeansgateAs the first San Carlo Cicchetti, the Manchester restaurant had a lot to prove on opening in 2011. Over a...
Pendergast’s Steakhouse
WarringtonPendergast’s Steakhouse offers a less butch take on the traditional macho steakhouse. There are standout cuts of beef but you’ll...
Rogan & Co.
CumbriaSituated in an atmospheric 14th-century building beside the pretty River Eea in Cartmel, Rogan & Co is the home of...
Riva Blu Liverpool
Cavern QuarterWith its large alfresco terrace, island bar, and handsome architecture, Riva Blu Liverpool has a chic, continental feel inside and...
Evuna Knutsford
KnutsfordEvuna Knutsford brings together playful Spanish tapas dishes and an excellent wine offering.
The Bells of Peover
KnutsfordThere's a story behind the American and British flags that fly over the entrance to The Bells of Peover, a...
The ‘Burbs
Heaton MoorThe 'Burbs is exactly the sort of informal neighbourhood spot you want round the corner from your house.
The Bridge
PrestburyLocated in a Grade II Listed building from 1626, The Bridge is full of charm, whether you’re going for a...
BAB NQ
Northern QuarterIf you feel it's time to spice up your life, look no further than this Northern Quarter indie, where the...
Opera Grill
ChesterHoused in a Grade II Listed building with a neo-classical facade, Chester's Opera Grill is a grand, 400-seater restaurant from...
Piccolino Didsbury
DidsburyWith its large alfresco terrace, complete with a fully retractable roof, Piccolino Didsbury is perfectly located for an Aperol Spritz...
The Vicarage
Holmes ChapelThe Vicarage sits on the banks of the River Dane, in Cranage, a village on the edge of Holmes Chapel....
Almost Famous Liverpool
RopewalksLocated in Liverpool city centre's Ropewalks area, Almost Famous is a burger restaurant with bite. They serve up behemoth burgers,...
Evuna Manchester NQ
Northern QuarterThe second city centre Evuna, open since 2013, bagsies a corner spot in the Northern Quarter that provides the outward-facing...
San Carlo Liverpool
Cavern QuarterHead to any of the ristorantes in the award-winning, family-run San Carlo Group and you know you’re in for exceptional...
Malmaison Liverpool Bar & Grill
Princes DockMalmaison Liverpool Bar & Grill is much more than just another soulless hotel restaurant. With its dockside location and terrace,...
Malmaison Deansgate Bar & Grill
Manchester City CentreMalmaison Deansgate Bar & Grill is a confident operation with prime grass-fed British beef and popular classics. The menu veers...
Malmaison Manchester Piccadilly Bar & Grill
PiccadillyMalmaison Manchester Piccadilly Bar & Grill isn’t just for overnight guests, its reputation for cocktails, quality beef and a buzzing...
Evuna Manchester Deansgate
Manchester City CentreOctober 2003 saw the first of the four Evunas open, grabbing a prime position on Deansgate and a reputation for...
San Carlo Manchester
DeansgateSan Carlo is Manchester's most famous and, some say, best Italian restaurant. Run by the Distefano family, it's said to...
Runyon’s Bar & Restaurant
Manchester City CentreRunyon’s restaurant at Hotel Brooklyn claims to be somewhere you’ll be “overfed and overindulged” with a menu of British classics...
Almost Famous Great Northern
Manchester City CentreAlmost Famous Manchester Great Northern is a local legend. It’s OTT in every way. It’s brash, bold and doesn’t seem...
Almost Famous Withington
WithingtonAlmost Famous is a legend in its own lunchtime. Manchester’s original purveyor of OTT stacked dirty burgers and in-your-face attitude...
Riva Blu Leeds
LeedsRiva Blu Leeds, an Italian restaurant on Park Row, used be part of the Gino d’ACampo chain before the north's...
Fumo
Oxford RoadWith its terrace overlooking Oxford Road and its much-photographed spiral staircase, Fumo is a favourite spot in Manchester for dinner...
Bury Market
BuryEverything from fresh fruit and veg to wooden spoons, Bury Market has a dizzying range of stalls selling fresh produce,...
Scottish Steakhouse at Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
Manchester City CentreAs you might imagine, top-quality steak is the name of the game at Scottish Steakhouse. Just “simple ingredients, cooked to...
Bottega
Manchester City CentreWith its floor-to-ceiling views over Exchange Square and chic Selfridges setting, Bottega is a stylish spot for cocktails, lunch or...
Pattersons
RopewalksFried chicken in a bar setting with a big emphasis on music, beer and cocktails - Liverpool independent Pattersons has...
Cibus
LevenshulmeOnce a stall at Levy Market, then a pop-up pizzeria above Fred’s Ale House, Cibus took baby steps to get...
The Restaurant Bar & Grill Liverpool
Liverpool City CentreWith its six foot chandelier and gold leaf ceiling Restaurant Bar & Grill Liverpool is one of the city’s most...
Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester
Manchester City CentreWith its terrace overlooking Albert Square and Manchester Town Hall, and a beautiful interior featuring a 40-seater private dining room,...
Riva Blu Manchester | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreFrom the same team behind Piccolino, Riva Blu Manchester aims to bring a little bit of La Dolce Vita to...
Piccolo by Piccolino
Manchester City CentreA stone's throw from Selfridges and the designer stores around Exchange Square, Piccolo by Piccolino is a Southern Italian restaurant...
San Carlo Alderley Edge
Alderley EdgeThe latest addition to the San Carlo family is the impressive £3 million Alderley Edge restaurant, boasting a sunlit dining...
Red Dog Saloon
RopewalksIf you like getting your hands dirty, then Red Dog Saloon is probably right up your street. Part of a...
San Carlo Fiorentina
Hale BarnsSan Carlo Fiorentina (what the Italians call Florence) specialises in the meat dishes of Tuscany, grilled over charcoal, particularly steak,...
Holmes Mill
LancashireLocated in the heart of Clitheroe, Holmes Mill is a bountiful food, drink and entertainment venue as well as a...
L’Enclume
CumbriaL'Enclume is Simon Rogan's three Michelin-starred restaurant located in the Lake District village of Cartmel, which is widely regarded as...
The Black Friar
Manchester City CentreThe Black Friar stood empty and unloved for almost 20 years before reopening in summer 2021 after a substantial renovation...
The Fountain House
Manchester City CentreThe Fountain House is the newest lodger of the Gothic-arched Memorial Hall sitting one corner of Albert Square, and its...
Seven Bro7hers Media City
Media CityA stone's throw from their brewery and taproom, Salford alemeisters Seven Bro7hers have a beerhouse and kitchen with outside space...
Almost Famous NQ
Northern QuarterNow a few minutes walk from its original site on High Street in Manchester's Northern Quarter, Almost Famous Manchester NQ...
Assheton Arms
ClitheroeThe Assheton Arms is a classic country pub – perfect for a stop off after a walk in the Ribble...
Peaky Blinders
Manchester City CentrePeaky Blinders is a cocktail bar and pub with food which pays homage to the hit TV series starring Cillian...
EastZEast Manchester
Manchester City CentreLocated on Blackfriars Street with views of the River Irwell, EastZEast is known for its authentic Punjabi dishes and glamorous,...
Quarter House
Northern QuarterQuarter House is the place to go for some good old American BBQ flavours. Yes, so it’s a trend that...
Arndale Market
Manchester City CentreThe Arndale Market transformed itself into a food hall long before the trend took off. It's been there for yonks...
Viet Shack Manchester Arndale
Manchester City CentreThere’s almost always a small crowd gathered around Viet Shack’s counter in the Arndale Food Market. Their menu of flavour-packed,...
Suki Suki
DeansgateSuki Suki is a Pan-Asian street food bar located on Deansgate under the arches of the Great Northern Warehouse.
Wood
Manchester City CentreThe eponymous restaurant of Simon Wood, MasterChef winner and local lad from Oldham, is an accomplished affair. The décor -...
Crowded House
WhitefieldCrowded House in Bury town centre is for those occasions when you want NQ-style food and drinks but you can’t...
Mamucium
Greater ManchesterMamucium is headed up by Chef Andrew Green, formerly of The Lowry Hotel. It may be a hotel restaurant but...
Manifest
Baltic TriangleThe manifesto at industrial-chic restaurant and "dine-at-wine-bar" Manifest is "seasonal plates and famous Liverpool hospitality", with the Modern British menus...
Moor Hall
AughtonMark Birchall, ex-head chef at L’Enclume, is chef-patron of Moor Hall, an outstanding, two Michelin star, five AA Rosette restaurant...
Istanbul BBQ & Bistro Allerton
AllertonFollowing in the footsteps of the Woolton Village branch of Istanbul, the restaurant on the vibrant Allerton Road has 70...
Disorder
Northern QuarterEven if you're a massive Joy Division fan, a themed bar sounds a bit naff. Fortunately, Disorder takes itself too...
Elnecot
AncoatsNamed after the first recorded name for Ancoats, Elnecot (meaning ‘lonely cottages’) takes its influence from historical cooking methods with...
Madre Manchester
Gay VillageYou'll find Manchester's Madre near KAMPUS on the Chorlton Street side of the complex. It's the kind of place you'd visit...
Smoak Coffee
ChorltonSmoak Coffee is a small coffee and bagel shop on Barlow Moor Road. The caffeine options are very good –...
Hope & Smoke
Mossley HillHope & Smoke, an independent ‘smokehouse, bar and grill’ on Allerton Road is a local go-to for barbecue food, burgers,...
Freemasons at Wiswell
ClitheroeCooking goes from strength to strength at the Freemasons at Wiswell in Lancashire's Ribble Valley. Roaring fires, cast-iron fireplaces and...
The Blues Kitchen Manchester
Manchester City CentreThe Blues Kitchen Manchester is the first opening outside the capital for Columbo Group, which also owns the Jazz Cafe...
The Three Fishes
LancashireThe Three Fishes at Mitton is in the heart of the beautiful Ribble Valley in Lancashire. Expect an immaculate whitewashed...
Chez Moi
SouthportFamily-run Chez Moi started life as a bistro specialising in "the finest French cuisine", but appears to have gone off...
La Boheme
LymmLa Boheme is a well-thought-of, family-run French restaurant near Lymm. The decor and the plating are a bit dated but...
Gustum
Mossley HillBack before American barbecue joints became all the rage over here, your best bet for charcoal-seared meat on a stick...
The Art School
Georgian QuarterThe Art School delivers upmarket, regionally-inspired cooking from local legend, Paul Askew. Opening in late 2014, this fancy contemporary British...
Yara Altrincham
AltrinchamTiny and usually packed to the rafters of its converted terraced house, Yara is one of those hidden gems that...
Little Pigs
DidsburyLooking for a modern butcher that offers premium local produce? Head to Little Pigs in Didsbury and you won't be...
Salt Dog Slims Liverpool
Ropewalks"Steins, brines, and good times" – that's how the saying goes at American-inspired Ropewalks gaff Salt Dog Slims, although tbh...
Cowshed
RopewalksIf you don't like being told what to do, then Cowshed is probably not for you. The self-described beefhouse (as...
Mamasan Liverpool
Liverpool City CentreSouth Asian cookery is on the cards here, or "a vibrant culinary offering", if you prefer. Three floors are accessed...
Honest Burgers Liverpool
RopewalksThe Honest Burgers chain chose well when it selected the top end of Bold Street for its Liverpool branch; a...
Albert’s Schloss
Manchester City CentreAlbert's Schloss is a Bavarian-inspired fun palace of extraordinary dimensions and clever design. Behind the glistening tiles of the former...
Kala Bistro
Manchester City CentreKala describes itself as a humble bistro but humility is not usually a word associated with Gary Usher, the chef...
Einstein Bier Haus
RopewalksIf it's dancing, drinking and Deutschland-inspired plates of schnitzel and wurst you're after, you've come to the right place. Described...
Radcliffe Market
RadcliffeEvery town would benefit from its own version of Radcliffe Market. Owned and managed by the local community, it's a...
Lake Road Kitchen
CumbriaA wild-maned toddler of a restaurant, bound for great things, Lake Road Kitchen is an exciting place to eat. Now...
Nova
HeswallNova is a longstanding favourite for those looking for creative fine-dining on the Wirral. Ran by husband and wife team...
Seaforth
Liverpool City CentreThe Seaforth restaurant sits in the grand central atrium of the Municipal Hotel on Dale Street. Once the headquarters for...
The Waterside
EcclesThe Waterside restaurant moved to its current location in the beautiful village of Monton in 2007 and has become a...
The Lambing Shed Farm Shop and Kitchen
KnutsfordMoseley Hall Farm is home to 250 cattle, over 2,500 sheep, and in the barn once used for newborn lambs...
The Jane Eyre Chorlton
ChorltonThe Jane Eyre Chorlton is a neighbourhood restaurant and cocktail bar on Beech Road, Chorlton’s most charming street. This offshoot...
Edinburgh Castle
AncoatsThe Edinburgh Castle is a fortification for fortifying yourself, full of hearty British fare. This defence against hunger has two...
The Box Tree
West YorkshireWhile there's been a restaurant on this site for more than 50 years, owner-proprietor team Simon and Rena Gueller keep...
The Florist
Georgian QuarterLocated just off the Georgian Quarter on Hardman Street, The Florist is a bright and airy bar and restaurant adorned...
Wandering Palate
Eccles"Purveyors of fine wine and indulgencies" is how Emma and Will Evans describe their place and, as a neighbourhood deli,...
Groobarb’s Wild Farm & Field Kitchen
KnutsfordGroobarbs Wild Farm & Field Kitchen comes from the brains behind Groobox; a Cheshire-based fruit and veg delivery box service....
The London Carriage Works
Georgian QuarterBorn in the early 2000s, The London Carriage Works is Liverpool's original Modern British restaurant. Driven by a passion for...
Street Urchin
AncoatsFor Street Urchin, think less about raggedy kids hanging about Victorian mills (although it is on the edge of Ancoats)...
Mettrick’s Butchers
GlossopBack in the early 1900s, John Mettrick's great granddad's uncle left his job at a butchers in Manchester equipped with...
The Barn
LancashireThe Barn is the sister restaurant of Mark Birchall’s Michelin starred Moor Hall at Aughton. It's the lesser known of...
Salt House Tapas
RopewalksResiding on the corner of Hanover Street sits Salt House Tapas, a modern yet ambient take on the popular Spanish...
The Butcher’s Quarter
Northern QuarterYou'll find The Butcher's Quarter on Tib Street, nestled in the city's trendy Northern Quarter. They pride themselves on sourcing...
Salt & Pepper
Manchester City CentreDuring lunch hours there's queues out the door with Mancs waiting to grab a dish from the 'Main Ones' menu....
Madre Liverpool
Albert DockThe world's greatest hand-held food is promised by Madre – tostadas, quesadillas and tacos tacos tacos. There's also all the...
Bacchus
Prestbury
Owen’s Kitchen and Bar
Urmston2023 new opening Owen’s Kitchen and Bar has fast become part of the furniture in Urmston, almost like it was...
TNQ
Northern QuarterThis unassuming, independent restaurant overlooking the historic Smithfield Fish Market is a stalwart of the Northern Quarter's dining scene. Co-owner...
The Lime Tree
DidsburyThe restaurant business is a fickle beast, so the fact that The Lime Tree has been going strong now for...
Mana
AncoatsMichelin-starred restaurant Mana is the brainchild of chef patron Simon Martin who mastered his trade at the renowned Noma in...
Erst
Ancoats"Yet more small plates in Ancoats?" we hear you cry. Well yes, but trust us, Erst is worth your attention....
Silk Rd Heswall
HeswallIf it's one of those days when you can't put your finger on what you fancy – Thai curry or...
Bird Of Prey
Manchester City CentreIf you "understand and appreciate the awesomeness of a properly fried bird", this is the place for you – and...
Born Up North
HeswallBorn Up North is known as bun. Makes sense. This Heswall eatery is a relaxed affair where it’s (almost) all...
Defne Turkish BBQ Restaurant
ChildwallUsing the freshest veg and juiciest meats and fish, plenty of aromatic herbs and regional spices, the food of Turkey...
The White Hart at Lydgate
LydgateThe White Hart at Lydgate is a rustic dining pub with an excellent reputation and wine list. Located 700 feet...
Tom Yam Monton
EcclesWith two locations in Poynton and Monton, you’ll find an authentic Thai dining experience at Tom Yam Restaurant & Bar.
Smoke
WilmslowSmoke is a modern restaurant that’s a mix of cool design, wine bar and relaxed cafe-style menu of small plates...
The One O’Clock Gun
Albert DockThe One O'Clock Gun is a New York-style pub on the waterfront at Albert Docks. The name refers to a...
Burgerism at Escape to Freight Island
Manchester City CentreStarting life in a pick-up-only kitchen just off West Ashton St and Eccles New Road in Salford, Burgerism’s “lean, mean...
MeatMe
Lark LaneThe holiday vibes of Lark Lane make it the perfect spot for Greek street food restaurant MeatMe.
Maray Manchester
Manchester City CentreMaray Manchester is the fourth of its kind, but the first to sprout outside of Liverpool. Inspired by Le Marais...
The Marble Arch
Manchester City CentreGeorge Orwell may have named his ideal (and imaginary) pub The Moon Under Water but Wetherspoons on Deansgate was not...
Sam’s Chop House
Manchester City CentreThe acclaimed and atmospheric Sam's Chop House serves British classics from a kitchen where flavour is king. Part of the...
Old Stamp House
CumbriaHead to Ambleside's Old Stamp House for regional cooking in a heritage space by one of Cumbria's most promising chefs.
Salt Dog Slims Manchester
Manchester City Centre"Steins, brines, and good times" – that's how the saying goes at American-inspired Salt Dog Slims, new over from Liverpool,...
Canteena Bar & Grill
SaleBased in the unit of Stanley Square that was once home to Sale Food Hall, Canteena Bar & Grill is...
Nord
Liverpool City CentreNord is a real asset to Liverpool’s dining scene. Housed in a bit of an unlovely 1960s office block –...
Al Dente
Lark LaneAl Dente is a Mediterranean restaurant with an extensive, far-reaching menu that just about makes sense when you consider the...
Upstairs at the Grill
ChesterUpstairs at the Grill is a class act. It brings together the polish of a swish Manhattan steakhouse with a...
Great North Pie Co
Manchester City Centre
Arkle
ChesterArkle is the feather in Chester’s foodie cap. The three AA Rosette restaurant, located in the grand Chester Grosvenor Hotel,...
Fat Pat’s
Chinatown (Manchester)Said to be 'changing the sarnie game one sando at a time', Fat Pat's is a popular lunchtime spot that...
Fischers Baslow Hall
DerbyshireFischers Baslow Hall delivers fine Michelin-starred dining with local foraged aspects in homely, romantic surrounds. Using the fruits of the...
Jackalope
SaleThe Jackalope may be a mythical beast but fortunately a top-notch brunch at Sale’s relaxed café bar is reassuringly real.
Barnacle
RopewalksOn the mezzanine at Duke Street Market clings "intimate Scouse brasserie" Barnacle, serving modern dishes and championing regional food.
The Yan
CumbriaThe Lake District is almost as well-known for its fancy Michelin-star establishments as it is for its fells. The Yan...
The Cheshire Smokehouse
WilmslowThe Cheshire Smokehouse is one of the region’s best places for quality food. It’s just not Christmas round our way...
10 Tib Lane
Manchester City Centre10 Tib Lane is one of the brave new openings of summer 2021; a time when securing staff and supplies,...
The Church Green
CheshireThe Church Green is Aiden Byrne's countryside pub where excellent meat comes as standard. Fifty ounce tomahawk, for example, and...
Cibo Hale
HaleCibo takes a leaf out of San Carlo’s book with its version of upscale Italian dining. It may be out-of-town...
Gino D’Acampo 360 Sky Bar & Terrace
Liverpool City CentreSituated on the 18th floor of INNSiDE by Meliá on Old Hall Street, Gino D'Acampo 360 Sky Bar and Sky...
Pinion
PrescotGary Usher's north western chain of Elite Bistros these days totals six of the stripped-back but still homely restaurants, including...
Exhibition
Manchester City CentreExhibition is one of Manchester’s cluster of exciting multi-kitchen concepts (read: food halls) that just seem to be multiplying. In...
Alderley Edge Hotel
Alderley EdgeThis new incarnation of the restaurant at the Alderley Edge Hotel delivers good Modern British food in a light, airy...
Viet Shack Manchester Ancoats
AncoatsNelson Lam and Leo Tran's Viet Shack empire started with a humble takeaway stall in the Arndale Market which quickly...
The Windmill
Whiteley GreenThe Windmill is a country pub with beautiful views and traditional British food that is definitely on the gastro end...
The Ugly Duckling
BowdonWhen Nick Theaker took over The Stamford pub in Altrincham’s “posh bit”, Bowdon, he had a big job on his...
Another Hand
Manchester City CentreFrom the team that brought you 3 Hands Deli, Another Hand opened in February 2022 in the unit just next...
Churrasco Steakhouse
AigburthAt the point Lark Lane tips out onto busy Aigburth Road, you'll find one of Liverpool’s best churrascaria, the cosy...
The Angel at Hetton
SkiptonOne of the stars of TV’s The Trip with Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan - and awarded a Michelin star...
Three Little Words
Manchester City CentreThree Little Words is housed under the arches at the lesser-visited end of Watson Street, near Beetham Tower. Inside you’ll...
Mr Thomas’s Chop House
Greater ManchesterThomas Studd and his wife Sarah established their Chop House in booming Cottonopolis in 1867, and it's still going strong,...
Etçi Mehmet
Manchester City CentreOpen since the end of 2018, Etçi Mehmet's carefully prepared, predominantly meat dishes are flame grilled or oven roasted for...
Aamchi Mumbai
CheadleIdli and dosas are as ubiquitous as chicken korma nowadays but Cheadle's Indian street food restaurant Aamchi Mumbai still stands...
Out of the Blue
ChorltonOut of the Blue manages to making selling fish cool. It’s a lovely shop with sea-inspired abstract paintings, changing window...
The Municipal Hotel – MGallery
Liverpool City CentreThe Municipal Hotel – MGallery is one of Liverpool’s few 5* hotels and as such, it exudes luxury in every...
BoBo
Liverpool City CentreInspired by summer evenings in the Iberian Peninsula, BoBo brings Spanish and Portuguese drinking and dining culture to Liverpool's city...
Ma Boyles
Business District (Liverpool)Ma Boyles, a self-described 'ale house and eatery', has been around in various guises since the mid 19th century. As...
Yum Cha Manchester
Manchester City Centre"Dim sum, roast meats and big plates" promises purpose-built Kampus gaff Yum Cha's bespoke Insta-friendly neon sign – but there...
20 Stories
SpinningfieldsManchester’s highest – and possibly finest – restaurant, bar and terrace. D&D London’s flagship Manchester restaurant, 20 Stories was the...
Lymefield Farm Shop
HydeGet on the Hadfield train from Piccadilly, disembark at the amusingly-named Broadbottom, and walk down the road to visit Lymefield...
Sticky Walnut
ChesterLocated in Hoole, just outside Chester, this contemporary bistro falls under the Elite Bistros empire of chef-turned-restaurateur, Gary Usher. Having...
Neon Jamon
Mossley HillBringing a taste of Spain to Smithdown Road, Neon Jamon imports ideas and ingredients from Catalonia, the Basque country and...
Dukes 92
CastlefieldYou'll find Dukes 92 in the dynamic district of Castlefield, just a short stumble from Deansgate and its bustling bar...
The Hollies Farm Shop Lower Stretton
WarringtonWith vegetables so fresh they could have been dug up from the field that morning, homemade pies and sausage rolls,...
Northcote
LancashireNorthcote is where chef-patron Nigel Haworth earned his stripes as an instigator of contemporary British fine dining. Today, Michelin star chef...
Hawksmoor Liverpool
Liverpool City CentreHawksmoor Liverpool opened in the beautiful Grade II-listed India Buildings, to much excitement in late 2022.
Next Door
FrodshamNext Door is one of Cheshire’s most delightful restaurants. Housed in Frodsham’s timber-framed old butcher’s shop, it's full of charm...
Adam Reid at The French
Manchester City CentreCulinary rock and roll from Simon Rogan's protege, Adam Reid. Enjoy fine-dining in Grade II Listed Victorian surrounds - with...
The Perfect Match
SaleNew opening The Perfect Match on the traffic-heavy A56 in Sale isn’t the easiest place to get to but it’s...
Pieminister Liverpool
RopewalksPieminister was born in Bristol in 2003, the not-so-pie-in-the-sky idea of two mates, Tristan Hogg and Jon Simon, who decided...
Farm & Fish
EcclesA collaboration between NQ-based artisan meat gaff The Butcher's Quarter and Monton's own "purveyors of fine wine and indulgencies" Wandering...
Volta
DidsburyVolta is owned by Luke ‘Unabomber’ Cowdrey and Justin Crawford - the DJ-restauranteur duo behind Chorlton’s Electrik bar, the Electrik...
Victor’s
HaleVictor's is an upscale neighbourhood restaurant. Of course it is, it’s in Hale. Locals call in for everything from brunch...
The Drop Bar Cafe
Chorlton"Authentic, original, unapologetic", that, according to its website, is the mission of The Drop Bar Cafe, a Caribbean set-up on...
The Alan
Manchester City CentreWith its neutral hues and natural foliage, stripped-back bricks and leather booths, The Alan is a tranquil space in which...
Fogo Brazil
RopewalksAll-you-can eat meat with Brazilian pizzazz, served in the traditional South American rodizio-style, that's Fogo. Fourteen different cuts of beef,...
Free State Kitchen
Georgian QuarterWhile some venues are happy to describe a frost-ravaged yucca and a scattering of paving stone weeds as a ‘beer...
Jasmine
ChorltonDespite being enormous and giving off slightly-half finished vibes when it comes to the fit-out, Jasmine is always busy. It’s...
Happy Seasons
Chinatown (Manchester)If you need a culinary lift to the spirits, the triple roasted meats at Happy Seasons in Chinatown will do...
Hawksmoor
SpinningfieldsThe first Hawksmoor steakhouse outside of London opened on Deansgate in 2015 and is a confident affair. Well sourced steak...
Home Chinese
Gay VillageHome Chinese sits on the edge of the Gay Village on Chorlton Street and prides itself on serving authentic Chinese...
The White Horse in Churton
ChurtonThought it's only been open a short while (since March 2023 to be exact), The White Horse in Churton is...
Trof
Northern QuarterTrof was the OG Mission Mars bar in Manchester and it’s still got ‘top Manchester night out’ written all over...
The Drunken Duck Inn
AmblesideThe Drunken Duck Inn is a country pub in the heart of the Lake District but out of the way...
Mackie Mayor
Northern QuarterMackie Mayor is a cosmopolitan food hall located in an 1858 Grade II listed market building on the edge of...
Macello Meat House West Derby
West DerbyMacello Meat House West Derby opened between lockdowns in September 2020, following the success of the original Macello Meat House...
Red Chilli Manchester Portland St
Manchester City CentreOriginally a Sichuan restaurant when it first opened at the turn of the century, Red Chilli on Manchester’s Portland Street...
Covino
ChesterCovino Restaurant and Wine Bar is a small, owner-run establishment located in the heart of Chester.
The Samling
CumbriaThe Samling is a delightful lodge and fine-dining restaurant oozing exclusivity. A favourite of Hollywood celebs (like Tom Cruise), it’s...
Altrincham Market House Indoor Food Hall
Greater ManchesterSetting a precedent for the likes of Mackie Mayor and Stockport Produce Hall, many have hailed the revamping of the...
The Yew Tree Inn Anglezarke
LancashireThe Yew Tree Inn is a quaint pub at Anglezarke in the Lancashire countryside The menu focuses on seasonal and...
Manchester Chinese Restaurant
Chinatown (Manchester)Manchester Chinese Restaurant has a name that states the obvious but other than that, doesn’t give much away. Perhaps it’s...
Darbar
ManchesterFrom pomegranate and pistachio to saffron and barberries, the authentic flavours of Persian cuisine are promised at this family-run restaurant,...
Lords of Middleton
MiddletonLords of Middleton was established way back in 1893, and is one of a handful of shops in Greater Manchester...
Macello Meat House Childwall
ChildwallMacello Meat House Childwall is known for steaks served with a side order of celebrity spotting. It’s turned this suburban...
Albion Farm Shop and Cafe
SaddleworthHead to the hills above Oldham to find this food-lover's gem. Like many proper farm shops, Albion Farm Shop and...
Wreck Bistro
RopewalksLiverpool seems like an appropriate place for a restaurant funded by the people. Wreck Bistro was financed by 1,522 enthusiasts...
Grilla Allerton Road
Mossley HillScandinavian design meets Cyrpiot food at Grilla Allerton Road - the sister restaurant to the original Grilla on Hardman Street.
Hanover Street Social
RopewalksHanover Street Social is a big, buzzy bistro and bar from Paddy Smith’s Red and Blue Group, which also runs Salt...
Eagle & Child
RamsbottomThe Eagle & Child is famous for offering excellent Sunday lunches and award-winning pub grub in the hills above Manchester.
L’Olivetto
Mossley HillThis independent family-run restaurant, owned by head chef Kevin De La Cruz and his wife Shoonagh, front of house, serves...
W H Frost Butchers
ChorltonIf you like eating out in Manchester, chances are you’ve enjoyed some meat from W H Frost Butchers. They supply...
Where the Light Gets In
StockportWith no menu and esoteric wines, Where the Light Gets In doesn’t adhere to the typical fine-dining formula. But it’s...
Tom Yam Poynton
StockportWith two locations in Poynton and Monton, you’ll find an authentic Thai dining experience at Tom Yam Restaurant & Bar.
Hafla Hafla
Lark LanePop-up turned permanent Hafla Hafla brings Middle-Eastern inspired kebabs and small plates to the trendy bohemian drag of Lark Lane.
The Lime Tree Bollington
BollingtonThe Lime Tree Bollington is the sister restaurant of the acclaimed Lime Tree restaurant in Didsbury. It focuses on quality...
The Produce Hall
Stockport Town CentreThis 19th-century market building became a buzzy food hall and bar in 2019 as part of Stockport's transformation from 'crap...
Cocktail Beer Ramen + Bun (Permanently closed)
Northern QuarterThe name sums up this place’s offering succintly enough. Add the words ‘damn good’ at the start and it’ll be...
Bouchon
Liverpool City Centre"Bistro de luxe and bar" says the strapline of Bouchon, and the Parisian patio furniture and interiors resplendent in marble...
Little Yang Sing
Chinatown (Manchester)Cantonese and contemporary, with a relaxed feel and lots of reds and golds tucked away downstairs in otherwise bustling Chinatown,...
The Real Greek | Corn Exchange
Manchester City CentreOne of two The Real Greek restaurants in Manchester (the other is at the Trafford Centre), The Corn Exchange venue...
Yum Cha
Lark Lane"Dim sum, roast meats and big plates" promises Yum Cha's website and the restaurant awning fluttering on Lark Lane alike...
Axons of Didsbury
DidsburyAxons of Didsbury is an independent family business, always happy to go the extra mile for their customers.
The Picturedrome
MacclesfieldThe Picturedrome is the Macclesfield spin-off of the popular food hall group behind Altrincham Market Hall, Market House Alty and...
Rosa
BoltonCicchetti, bar, grill. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Rosa's food is inspired by Italy, and the menus are updated regularly to reflect...
Platzki
Manchester City CentreModern Polish cuisine is what's on offer at Platzki, one of the first restaurants to open at Deansgate Mews back...
The Swine That Dines
LeedsAdventurous cooking at one of Leeds' most respected restaurants. The Swine That Dines is driven by a passion for extremely...
Levenshulme Bakery
LevenshulmeLevenshulme Bakery has been knocking up wallet-friendly and super fresh Turkish bread, kebabs and other light lunches for the local...
The Forest Side
CumbriaMichelin-starred restaurant and hotel The Forest Side, owned by Lakes hotelier Andrew Wildsmith, is built on the foundations of the...
Honest Burgers Manchester
SpinningfieldsThe new wave of burgers came crashing over the food scene and then receded, leaving closures and acid reflux. So...
Grilla Hardman Street
Liverpool City CentreGrilla fast became a hit when it opened back in 2015, thanks to its cool Scandinavian interior and contrasting menu...
Chit ‘N’ Chaat
RusholmeChit 'N' Chaat is one of Rusholme's best-loved restaurants for Indian Street food and entrees. This small-yet-cosy eatery is the...
Heft
CumbriaAwarded with a Michelin star in 2023, Heft is the brainchild of chef, Kevin Tickle and his wife, Nicola.
Marco’s New York Italian MediaCityUK
Media CityMarco's New York Italian, from celebrity chef Marco Pierre White, offers a fusion of Italian and American cuisine from the...
Indique
DidsburyIndique is formed from the words Unique and Indian. That’s a bit optimistic as many Indian restaurants have swapped their...
Fraser’s Butchers
BoltonFraser's Butchers pride themselves on sourcing the best ingredients and meats from local farmers to fill their well-stocked fridges.
Auberge Brasserie
SouthportWith its Parisian-style brasserie terrace chairs and Art Nouveau lettering, a little bit of je ne sais quoi comes to...
Taylors of Sale
SaleTaylors of Sale has been one of the best butchers in Greater Manchester for almost 175 years. You don’t date...
Istanbul BBQ & Bistro Woolton
Woolton VillageOf two branches of Istanbul, the restaurant in the heart of Woolton Village is the OG, founded in 2013 with...
Tortuga
DroylsdenGood vibes and great food are promised by Tortuga, dishing up the authentic taste and welcoming nature of the Caribbean...
Piccolino Grande Wilmslow
WilmslowPiccolino Grande Wilmslow is an elegant and glamorous restaurant with an airy open-plan design, a Tuscan terrace and luxurious furnishings....
Four & Twenty
CumbriaYou won’t find blackbirds baked in a pie at this Penrith bistro, but you will find a small menu of...
Fazenda Manchester
SpinningfieldsFazenda loosely translates from Portuguese into "big farm", but think more luxe surroundings than your average barn: dark corners and...
Foodie Friday Stockport
Stockport Town CentreFoodie Friday is Stockport's food and drink festival, taking place between 6-9pm on the final Friday of each month.
The Merchant’s Yard
TideswellThe Merchant’s Yard is a restaurant with rooms in the picturesque Peak District village of Tideswell. It’s smart but unstuffy,...
Tallow | New Century
Green QuarterTallow at New Century is the brainchild of Tom Lowe, a classically trained chef from East London who decided to...
The Deansgate
Manchester City CentreThe Deansgate is a bit of a landmark pub in Manchester, having been in this spot for 200 years.
4 of Us
Didsbury4 of Us is a restaurant and wine shop in Didsbury serving European seasonal dishes, and with a focus on...
The Lamb of Tartary
Northern QuarterThe Lamb of Tartary is the latest venture from the team behind The Edinburgh Castle. It uses the same tried...
Lunya
Liverpool City CentreWorld-class Catalan deli and restaurant Lunya is a wonderful place to hang out, with tapas and full-bodied meals on offer....
63 Degrees
Northern QuarterRan by husband and wife team Eric and Florence Moreau, 63 Degrees is a classic chef-proprieteur French restaurant with roots...
Yara Cheadle
CheadleLebanese and Syrian restaurant Yara is not alone with its Cheadle outpost – equally popular branches can be sniffed out...
Blackhouse Grill On The Square
LeedsCarnivores, assemble. If you like a dinner you can really get your teeth into, then you could do worse than...
Crafthouse
LeedsThe slick Crafthouse restaurant serves up seasonal British fare from a roof-top perch. It's a D&D group restaurant, and like...
Silk Rd Liverpool
Albert DockIf it's one of those days when you can't put your finger on what you fancy – Thai curry or...
Colleen’s
RamsbottomWith its plush velvet chairs and cushions and pink and green hues du jour, Colleen's cuts a smart jib on...
The Rivals Bar & Restaurant
Manchester City CentreWhen The Rivals opened in 2017, it was the first time in a long time that The Royal Exchange Theatre...
Yuet Ben Liverpool
Chinatown (Liverpool)Translating as "welcome honoured guest", the Yuet Ben is the oldest Chinese restaurant in Liverpool, setting up shop in 1968...
Cucina di Vincenzo
Woolton VillageHeaded by Vincent, this award-winning restaurant is run by members of the same family – the Margiottas – originally from...
Bistro Pierre Liverpool
You'll find a little bit of France in an old warehouse building in Liverpool’s Cavern Quarter, where indie Bistro Pierre...
Mezze Bar & Kitchen
Manchester City CentreInspired by the authentic mezze of Greece and Turkey and elsewhere within a sniff of the Mediterranean Sea, Mezze Bar...
Luck, Lust, Liquor & Burn
Northern Quarter"Tacos, dreamos and burrito supremos", that's what the Northern Quarter's Luck, Lust, Liquor & Burn is peddling in its dive...
Sweet Diner
DentonWith a moniker like Sweet Diner, you'd think it'd be all about the desserts, right? But take out the 15...
Don Marco
Castlefield"A little Italian gem in the heart of Manchester", Don Marco says it "recreates the atmosphere of neighbourhood brasseries found...
James Martin
Manchester City CentreA fine-dining restaurant inside a casino with a celeb chef name above the door? Alarm bells. Yes, James Martin has...
Bistro Franc
The food at Bistro Franc takes its inspiration from the bistros of Paris, adds a dollop of Mediterranean flair and...
Chez Mal Brasserie
Manchester City CentreChez Mal Brasserie Manchester sells exactly the sort of European classics you might expect from a well-thought of boutique hotel...
Kassap Meat House
RopewalksKassap Meat House by name, Kassap Meat House by nature, and meat is most certainly on the menu here, with...
Red Chilli Manchester Oxford Rd
Manchester City CentreA stylish, upmarket Chinese restaurant well placed to scoop up the students and gig-goers flowing out of the Academy over...
The Botanist Manchester
Manchester City CentrePart of a UK-wide chain bringing the outdoors in with its signature English country garden style, The Botanist on Deansgate...
The Strawbury Duck
BoltonThe Strawbury Duck is a traditional country pub near Entwistle reservoir with a solid reputation amongst Boltonians for its home-cooked...
Zena Restaurant
DidsburyIf you fancy a taste of one of the oldest and healthiest cuisines in the world, head to the family-owned...
Koreana
Manchester City CentreHidden in plain sight down towards Trinity Square, Koreana is well worth seeking out, not least because, when Alex Kim...
Off the Wheaten Track
AltrinchamAdding to Altrincham’s status as a food-shopping destination is Off the Wheaten Track, a coeliac-friendly deli which sells sweet and...
Zaytoon
ChorltonYou'll find this authentic family-run Lebanese restaurant tucked away on the parade opposite Chorlton bus station, complete with an outdoor...
Shiraz BBQ
Cavern QuarterTaking its name from the Iranian city of arts and gardens (and not just the New World version of Syrah...
Casa Italia
DidsburyCasa Italia Didsbury is an Italian restaurant but there’s not a pizza in sight. The focus here is on quality...
Wingstop
Manchester City CentreWingstop started life as a small chicken wing restaurant in Garland, Texas before spreading its wings across North America and...
No4 Dine & Wine
DidsburyNo4 Dine & Wine is a place apart. It is in Manchester but somehow not in Manchester. It is in...
Hong Kong Choi
BroughtonThis cha chaan teng-style “tea restaurant” is the Hong Kong equivalent of a greasy spoon and serves the region's typical...
Holdi Woolton
Woolton VillageAdding to the growing list of options for quality dining in the epicurean village of Woolton is award-bagging small local...
Don Tacos Manchester
RusholmeGrab a booth, take away – whatever you decide, getting stuck in is definitely on the cards with Don Tacos...
Villa Romana
RopewalksRecently given a spruce-up in keeping with its Wood Street location, this authentic, family-run Italian has been in the Ropewalks...
Delifonseca
BrunswickLiverpool's acclaimed deli and restaurant Delifonseca has a loyal following thanks to its irresistible victuals from the UK and beyond.
Petit Cafe du Coin
RopewalksGrab your beret and your polo neck, we're going incognito in a French-inspired cafe with jazz club aspirations. The little...
Man Bites Frog
ChorltonMan Bites Frog is the sort of relaxed neighbourhood bar every neighbourhood needs. It’s friendly, a bit kooky (or should...
The Kitchen
BoltonA family-run restaurant specialising in Greek street food, The Kitchen is a Westhaughton favourite thanks to the enthusiasm of the...
The Clarence
BuryThe décor doesn’t stray far from the original in The Clarence - a large, comfortable pub dating back to 1905....
Don Tacos Bolton
BoltonGrab a booth, take away – whatever you decide, getting stuck in is definitely on the cards with Don Tacos...
Justino’s
AigburthTaking the corner spot once occupied by Et Alia is Justino’s - a family-run Italian restaurant and bar headed up...
Fazenda Liverpool
Business District (Liverpool)Fazenda loosely translates from Portuguese into "big farm", but think a little more luxe than your average barn: dark nooks...
Cane & Grain
Northern QuarterDon't mind getting your hands dirty in the name of filling your belly? There's plenty to pick up and run...
Triple B
PrestwichTriple B was born in the midst of the pandemic when the Eat New York crew left the NQ and...
The Baum
RochdaleSituated in Rochdale’s Toad Lane conservation area, The Baum is a traditional pub that has one foot firmly in the...
The Fat Loaf
Ashton upon MerseyThe Fat Loaf is the sort of neighbourhood restaurant every neighbourhood needs. It’s unpretentious and friendly with cooking that you...
Salvi’s Manchester Northern Quarter
Northern QuarterSalvi’s NQ is the baby of what claims to be Manchester's first independent Neapolitan restaurant, and if traditional, authentic southern...
Anatolian Grill
PrestwichThis modern Turkish restaurant and wine bar promises "a rich tapestry of tastes", and the selection of hot and cold...
Ox Club
LeedsThe Ox Club offers sumptuous, grill-based cooked from the Belgrave gang.
Anar Turkish BBQ Restaurant
The clue is in the name, really, and Anar draws on the vast repertoire of the Mediterranean-meets-Middle Eastern cuisine of...
El Nido
Woolton VillageThe contemporary tapas at El Nido is a little different and influenced by the traditional dishes served in the Basque...
Proost
UrmstonHusband and wife team John and Carolyn Phillips held occasional supper clubs and appeared on Channel Four’s Too Many Chefs...
Abyssinia Cafe and Restaurant
LeedsAbyssinia Cafe and Restaurant has been dishing up its award-winning traditional Ethiopian recipes since 2014, showcasing the cuisine's abundance in...
The Burlington at the Devonshire Arms
North YorkshireThe Burlington at the Devonshire Arms excels in delivering fine dining and extraordinary wine in the hills. This extremely plush...
A Tavola
Greater ManchesterA Tavola has an offbeat charm. Don’t be put off by the exterior. Sicilian delights await within. Inside, it is...
George’s Dining Room
WorsleyIt might have a contemporary feel and Modern British menu, but George's is steeped in history, housed in a traditional...
Bird At Birtle
BirtleThe big, first-floor window at the rear of Andrew Nutter's Bird At Birtle frames the moors – and this gastropub,...
Pull Up
Northern QuarterCaribbean vibes and Caribbean flavours are big at Pull Up at the top end of the Northern Quarter, where atmosphere...
Jardim
Altrincham"Flames and flora" are promised by South Manchester's South American-inspired grilled meat joint Jardim – Portuguese for "garden – and...
Pho Cue
Chinatown (Manchester)"The food speaks for itself," says Cue Tran, owner of the Pho Cue Vietnamese kitchen, whose aim is to take...
