Explore our list of standout restaurants in the city, each chosen for its unique offerings and consistent quality. Experience good food, thoughtful pairings, and the local culinary scene at its best.
On Bridge Street, Portfolio is the UK's first dedicated champagne boutique — and since launching its restaurant in early 2026, it's become one of Manchester's most talked-about dining experiences. The concept is the brainchild of chef Julian Pizer, formerly of Another Hand, and Cameron Foster, founder of Deux Six, a specialist importer of exclusive grower champagnes — two people who between them know exactly what food and fizz should taste like together. Pizer's kitchen is built around a single obsession: the perfect bite. Every dish arrives in a single mouthful — up to 18 of them — precisely calibrated to complement over 250 champagnes from 70-plus producers. With just 24 covers and a single sitting per service, there's no sense of rush. Intimate, inventive, and utterly singular.
On Bridge Street, Portfolio is the UK's first dedicated champagne boutique — and since launching its restaurant in early 2026, it's become one of Manchester's most talked-about dining experiences. The concept is the brainchild of chef Julian Pizer, formerly of Another Hand, and Cameron Foster, founder of Deux Six, a specialist importer of exclusive grower champagnes — two people who between them know exactly what food and fizz should taste like together. Pizer's kitchen is built around a single obsession: the perfect bite. Every dish arrives in a single mouthful — up to 18 of them — precisely calibrated to complement over 250 champagnes from 70-plus producers. With just 24 covers and a single sitting per service, there's no sense of rush. Intimate, inventive, and utterly singular.
Tucked just off Oxford Road, Zouk has been a Manchester favourite since 2009. It’s a family affair: founder Amjad Bashir, who opened his first restaurant in 1979, built Zouk with his sons Tayub and Mudassar, starting in Bradford before bringing it to Chester Street. The cooking draws on Punjabi and Pakistani roots, with charcoal grills, fragrant karahis and slow-cooked lamb coming out of a theatre-style open kitchen, while the bar shakes up a lively cocktail list. On warmer days, the covered terrace under the lights is the place to be.
Tucked just off Oxford Road, Zouk has been a Manchester favourite since 2009. It’s a family affair: founder Amjad Bashir, who opened his first restaurant in 1979, built Zouk with his sons Tayub and Mudassar, starting in Bradford before bringing it to Chester Street. The cooking draws on Punjabi and Pakistani roots, with charcoal grills, fragrant karahis and slow-cooked lamb coming out of a theatre-style open kitchen, while the bar shakes up a lively cocktail list. On warmer days, the covered terrace under the lights is the place to be.
They went before you.
‘"Dipping my toe"’
‘"It's like a little sneak peak"’
‘"I want to do every city"’
‘Exploring our local area’
‘"It's a good thing to do with friends"’
‘"You get to try different things"’
‘The fact that we can trial different restaurants...’
‘"Range of different restaurants"’
‘"So initially we thought..."’
‘"Everything you could wish for really"’
‘"Try Different places you maybe not try before"’
‘"You can dip in and out of the shops"’
‘"This takes me right out of my comfort zone"’
‘"I want to do this with my girls"’
Tickets can only be purchased in advance on this site. Ticket sales close Friday at 10 PM. Date changes and cancellations close at 4 PM two days before the tour starts. After payment, you can find your ticket in our free app.
1After purchase, your account and our app show 1. Your ticket 2. Your allergies and dietary notes 3. The restaurants Your 'route' is the order in which you visit the restaurants. You can add or change dietary notes and change your route until Friday at 10 PM.
2The Tour starts at noon. Present your ticket and enjoy your meal. Once done, no need to wait for anyone: you can proceed to the next restaurant. At each stop, show your ticket, relish the dish and drink, and then continue to the next. The kitchens close at 5pm.
3Change or cancel until 4 PM two days before the tour starts
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The cost of The Restaurant Tour is £79-£99 per person, depending on location. This includes six dishes, each paired with a suitable wine (or occasionally an alternative beverage). These will be served across six unique restaurants during the tour. Plus, you'll have access to the "Restaurant Tour" app.
No, The Restaurant Tour is self-guided. The complimentary app provides a list of all the restaurants you'll visit, presented in the correct sequence.
Once you've made your purchase, your ticket is automatically linked to your email address. Simply log into our app using that email, and your ticket will be available there.
After ordering, you can add or change allergies and dietary notes per person from your account or the app until Friday at 10 PM. If something is not listed, email us at info@restauranttour.co.uk.
Yes, but it depends on the route's capacity. You can choose a route when you buy the ticket, or adjust it afterward in the app until Friday at 10 PM.
You may cancel all or some tickets without charge until 4 PM two days before the tour starts. For Sunday tours, that means Friday at 4 PM. We return the value of the cancelled tickets to the original payment method. After the deadline, contact support. We review exceptions case by case.
Yes, you can change the date of your ticket until 4 PM two days before the tour starts. After the deadline, contact support. We review exceptions case by case.
Customer
Really novel idea! Each restaurant was warm and welcoming. The chosen establishments were good quality and staff were really nice. The dish and the drinks were good quality and well thought out. A really fun afternoon and fantastic value.
Customer
It was a great way to try out 6 different restaurants. Fantastic way to catch up with friends as no poring over menus and waiting for orders or the bill. The short walks in between each venue were welcome. I'd say we spent roughly an hour in each venue.
Customer
We've done 2 of the tours and both times had the best time. Enjoyed restaurants that we never even knew were there and tries some delicious food. The staff everywhere have been fun, friendly and welcoming. I've recommended the restaurants tours to many of my friends. Can't wait to book to do another one
Glasgow
My husband and I went in the Glasgow Merchant City Restaurant Tour. At each restaurant the food was wonderful and we got drink for each course too. We could tour as quickly or as slowly as we wanted and we had plenty of time to visit all restaurants. We definitely plan to go on another tour and will know it is so good to buy as a gift! I have recommended this tour to friends and colleagues who have also taken the opportunity to go on a food tour!
Bristol
It was a lovely day and whilst we were a little apprehensive of 6 restaurants in 6 hours we managed it very comfortably. The establishments were all in close proximity for walking - the longest being 5/6 minute walk. All the food was well presented and very tasty and the wine/drinks pairing worked well. Every establishment had lovely welcoming staff. We have visited more than 3 of the extablishments since then.
Customer
Really novel idea! Each restaurant was warm and welcoming. The chosen establishments were good quality and staff were really nice. The dish and the drinks were good quality and well thought out. A really fun afternoon and fantastic value.
Customer
It was a great way to try out 6 different restaurants. Fantastic way to catch up with friends as no poring over menus and waiting for orders or the bill. The short walks in between each venue were welcome. I'd say we spent roughly an hour in each venue.
Customer
We've done 2 of the tours and both times had the best time. Enjoyed restaurants that we never even knew were there and tries some delicious food. The staff everywhere have been fun, friendly and welcoming. I've recommended the restaurants tours to many of my friends. Can't wait to book to do another one
Glasgow
My husband and I went in the Glasgow Merchant City Restaurant Tour. At each restaurant the food was wonderful and we got drink for each course too. We could tour as quickly or as slowly as we wanted and we had plenty of time to visit all restaurants. We definitely plan to go on another tour and will know it is so good to buy as a gift! I have recommended this tour to friends and colleagues who have also taken the opportunity to go on a food tour!
Bristol
It was a lovely day and whilst we were a little apprehensive of 6 restaurants in 6 hours we managed it very comfortably. The establishments were all in close proximity for walking - the longest being 5/6 minute walk. All the food was well presented and very tasty and the wine/drinks pairing worked well. Every establishment had lovely welcoming staff. We have visited more than 3 of the extablishments since then.
Liverpool
Great food, wine and service at all restaurants, not rushed. One of the greatest pleasures to eat, drink and converse with a good friend .
Bristol
Very nice to do on a Sunday afternoon. Nice to get to know new restaurants. All participants did their very best to serve us delicious dishes. All dishes were tasty and particularly innovative.
Liverpool
My partner and I booked on to the Castle street restaurant tour in Liverpool and it was possibly our favourite date we have ever been on! It was well organised, good value for money and a great opportunity to try new restaurants around our city which we have since visited regularly. I would definitely like to try one of the other tours.
Manchester
We had a great day. Every restaurant was very friendly and very well organised. Just trying a sample of their delicious meals is enough to make us want to visit them again. The variety in the dishes was brilliant, from Indian tapas, sliders, Spanish, Vietnamese, pizza and cheese & crackers, we had it all, together with the lovely drink accompaniments. Would highly recommend to anyone, great value for money.
Customer
Such an amazing way to spend your Sunday. Exploring new restaurants and eating some fabulous food. The restaurants included were so attentive and some even gave us a little gift. Would definately recommend and I will be booking again and bringing more friends.
Liverpool
Great food, wine and service at all restaurants, not rushed. One of the greatest pleasures to eat, drink and converse with a good friend .
Bristol
Very nice to do on a Sunday afternoon. Nice to get to know new restaurants. All participants did their very best to serve us delicious dishes. All dishes were tasty and particularly innovative.
Liverpool
My partner and I booked on to the Castle street restaurant tour in Liverpool and it was possibly our favourite date we have ever been on! It was well organised, good value for money and a great opportunity to try new restaurants around our city which we have since visited regularly. I would definitely like to try one of the other tours.
Manchester
We had a great day. Every restaurant was very friendly and very well organised. Just trying a sample of their delicious meals is enough to make us want to visit them again. The variety in the dishes was brilliant, from Indian tapas, sliders, Spanish, Vietnamese, pizza and cheese & crackers, we had it all, together with the lovely drink accompaniments. Would highly recommend to anyone, great value for money.
Customer
Such an amazing way to spend your Sunday. Exploring new restaurants and eating some fabulous food. The restaurants included were so attentive and some even gave us a little gift. Would definately recommend and I will be booking again and bringing more friends.
