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.
Tucked away on Bridge Street, Stow is a vibrant Manchester spot that delivers on its promise of "food by fire, cocktails & wine, and nice people." This cozy restaurant uses an open fire to create a compact, yet compelling menu of small plates and mains. With a separate bar area and knowledgeable, welcoming staff, Stow has the feel of a neighborhood gem right in the heart of Deansgate. It's a place where exceptional cooking, great drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere combine for a truly memorable experience.
Tucked away on Bridge Street, Stow is a vibrant Manchester spot that delivers on its promise of "food by fire, cocktails & wine, and nice people." This cozy restaurant uses an open fire to create a compact, yet compelling menu of small plates and mains. With a separate bar area and knowledgeable, welcoming staff, Stow has the feel of a neighborhood gem right in the heart of Deansgate. It's a place where exceptional cooking, great drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere combine for a truly memorable experience.
Located in the St Michael’s development, Circolo Popolare is a high-octane Italian trattoria defined by maximalist glamour and joyful excess. The vibrant interior features thousands of backlit spirit bottles and a dense canopy of eucalyptus and wisteria, creating the immersive feel of an overgrown Mediterranean courtyard. The menu is a celebratory showcase of 100% homemade Italian classics, focusing on bold flavours and sharing-style indulgence. Signature dishes include the famous carbonara served from a giant wheel of pecorino, truffle-laden pizzas, and the towering "Incomparable Lemon Pie." It is a spirited sanctuary for those seeking a theatrical dining yet authentic Italian experience in Manchester.
Located in the St Michael’s development, Circolo Popolare is a high-octane Italian trattoria defined by maximalist glamour and joyful excess. The vibrant interior features thousands of backlit spirit bottles and a dense canopy of eucalyptus and wisteria, creating the immersive feel of an overgrown Mediterranean courtyard. The menu is a celebratory showcase of 100% homemade Italian classics, focusing on bold flavours and sharing-style indulgence. Signature dishes include the famous carbonara served from a giant wheel of pecorino, truffle-laden pizzas, and the towering "Incomparable Lemon Pie." It is a spirited sanctuary for those seeking a theatrical dining yet authentic Italian experience in Manchester.
Located in the heart of Spinningfields, Sticks’n’Sushi Manchester occupies a striking, light-filled two-storey corner building designed by architects Diener & Diener. The space is a masterclass in "Japandi" style, seamlessly balancing clean Japanese architectural restraint with warm Scandinavian hygge. The atmosphere is calm, welcoming, and deeply rooted in Omotenashi, the Japanese philosophy of wholehearted hospitality. Inside, the sleek design features timber, glass, and soft, structured lighting, flowing seamlessly onto a spacious, pergola-covered terrace. It is a soulful, unhurried oasis within Manchester’s bustling financial center, designed to let beautifully crafted sushi and flame-grilled yakitori sticks do the talking.
Located in the heart of Spinningfields, Sticks’n’Sushi Manchester occupies a striking, light-filled two-storey corner building designed by architects Diener & Diener. The space is a masterclass in "Japandi" style, seamlessly balancing clean Japanese architectural restraint with warm Scandinavian hygge. The atmosphere is calm, welcoming, and deeply rooted in Omotenashi, the Japanese philosophy of wholehearted hospitality. Inside, the sleek design features timber, glass, and soft, structured lighting, flowing seamlessly onto a spacious, pergola-covered terrace. It is a soulful, unhurried oasis within Manchester’s bustling financial center, designed to let beautifully crafted sushi and flame-grilled yakitori sticks do the talking.
Tattu offers a modern Asian dining experience designed to take guests on a sensory journey from East to West. The venue is visually inspired by the history and artistry of body art, featuring a stunning interior defined by a signature cherry blossom tree, a symbol of life and good luck. The menu showcases colourful Asian-inspired cuisine that blends traditional flavours with contemporary refinement, complemented by a list of carefully crafted, unique cocktails. With its opulent surroundings and a focus on providing a truly bespoke guest experience, Tattu serves as a stylish and atmospheric backdrop for everything from curated set lunches to late-night celebrations.
Tattu offers a modern Asian dining experience designed to take guests on a sensory journey from East to West. The venue is visually inspired by the history and artistry of body art, featuring a stunning interior defined by a signature cherry blossom tree, a symbol of life and good luck. The menu showcases colourful Asian-inspired cuisine that blends traditional flavours with contemporary refinement, complemented by a list of carefully crafted, unique cocktails. With its opulent surroundings and a focus on providing a truly bespoke guest experience, Tattu serves as a stylish and atmospheric backdrop for everything from curated set lunches to late-night celebrations.
Housed within the magnificent, terracotta-brick Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, The Refuge is a grand, high-ceilinged sanctuary celebrating Manchester’s industrial elegance. The stunning dining room—adorned with retro tiling, glittering chandeliers, and a glass-domed winter garden—sets a dramatic backdrop for a global culinary journey. The menu focuses on internationally inspired small plates and robust sharing platters. Signature dishes include crispy pork belly with a sticky tamarind glaze, indulgent lobster macaroni cheese, and their legendary, piled-high Sunday roast platters. It is an inclusive, atmospheric haven that seamlessly bridges relaxed communal dining with historic architectural glamour.
Housed within the magnificent, terracotta-brick Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, The Refuge is a grand, high-ceilinged sanctuary celebrating Manchester’s industrial elegance. The stunning dining room—adorned with retro tiling, glittering chandeliers, and a glass-domed winter garden—sets a dramatic backdrop for a global culinary journey. The menu focuses on internationally inspired small plates and robust sharing platters. Signature dishes include crispy pork belly with a sticky tamarind glaze, indulgent lobster macaroni cheese, and their legendary, piled-high Sunday roast platters. It is an inclusive, atmospheric haven that seamlessly bridges relaxed communal dining with historic architectural glamour.
Located in Spinningfields, Fenix is a theatrical, high-concept destination reimagining Greek-Mediterranean cuisine. Inspired by the mythical firebird, the dramatic interior features a visual mezze of volcanic stone, limewashed coves, and pampas grass, centering around a live charcoal Robata grill. The menu prioritises sophisticated sharing-style plates, combining ancestral Hellenic flavours with contemporary fine-dining techniques. Signature dishes include a deconstructed short rib moussaka with Graviera cheese, silky white smoked taramasalata with orange roe, and rich beef paccheri pasta with short rib and truffle. It is a glamorous, flavour-driven sanctuary offering a luxurious, modern taste of Mykonos
Located in Spinningfields, Fenix is a theatrical, high-concept destination reimagining Greek-Mediterranean cuisine. Inspired by the mythical firebird, the dramatic interior features a visual mezze of volcanic stone, limewashed coves, and pampas grass, centering around a live charcoal Robata grill. The menu prioritises sophisticated sharing-style plates, combining ancestral Hellenic flavours with contemporary fine-dining techniques. Signature dishes include a deconstructed short rib moussaka with Graviera cheese, silky white smoked taramasalata with orange roe, and rich beef paccheri pasta with short rib and truffle. It is a glamorous, flavour-driven sanctuary offering a luxurious, modern taste of Mykonos
Tucked away on Deansgate Mews, Another Hand is an intimate bistro that offers a quiet escape from the city's bustle. The space is a masterclass in modern minimalism, featuring dark teal walls, warm wood tones, and burnt orange accents illuminated by soft, moody lighting.
The vibe is deeply personal and unpretentious, centered around a fully open kitchen where guests can watch chefs craft inventive, vegetable-led small plates. With its hidden location and a focus on low-intervention wines and local craft beers, the atmosphere feels like a soulful neighborhood secret, vibrant and buzzing, yet cozy enough for a focused dining experience.
Tucked away on Deansgate Mews, Another Hand is an intimate bistro that offers a quiet escape from the city's bustle. The space is a masterclass in modern minimalism, featuring dark teal walls, warm wood tones, and burnt orange accents illuminated by soft, moody lighting.
The vibe is deeply personal and unpretentious, centered around a fully open kitchen where guests can watch chefs craft inventive, vegetable-led small plates. With its hidden location and a focus on low-intervention wines and local craft beers, the atmosphere feels like a soulful neighborhood secret, vibrant and buzzing, yet cozy enough for a focused dining experience.
Tickets can only be purchased in advance on this site. Sales, cancellations, and other changes close 43 hours 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 up to 43 hours before the tour starts.
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 up to 43 hours before the tour starts
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. This is possible until 43 hours before the tour starts. 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.
You may cancel without incurring any charges up to 43 hours before the tour starts. For Sunday tours, that means Friday at 4 PM UK time. Beyond this point, we can't accept cancellations due to the preparations the restaurants will have made in anticipation of your visit.
Yes, you can change the date of your ticket up to 43 hours before the tour starts. After this deadline, we can't make any changes as the restaurants will have already prepared for your visit.
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 .
Birmingham
Good value for money. Something fun for a Sunday. Good opportunity to see restaurants you'd not necessarily normally visit.
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.
Customer
What a wonderful, sociable way to spend a Sunday afternoon, sampling different restaurants that we probably wouldn’t have tried, but will definitely visit again now👍Something for everyone, walking, talking, great fun, clever app, will definitely be booking again. Thank you🙏🏻
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 .
Birmingham
Good value for money. Something fun for a Sunday. Good opportunity to see restaurants you'd not necessarily normally visit.
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.
Customer
What a wonderful, sociable way to spend a Sunday afternoon, sampling different restaurants that we probably wouldn’t have tried, but will definitely visit again now👍Something for everyone, walking, talking, great fun, clever app, will definitely be booking again. Thank you🙏🏻
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.
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.
Bristol
I didn't really know what to expect as there were not many reviews out there when I booked but it was great fun. I visited parts of Bristol and restaurants that were previously unknown to me. The venues were great, as was the food. We felt very welcome and great effort had been made to provide us with interesting and tasty food and drink. Food was so plentiful that we took the last meal home in a doggie bag because we were stuffed and didn't want to waste it
Customer
We had a fantastic day today. It was so nice visiting some new places and having the opportunity to sample some of their offerings. Definitely recommend 👌
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.
Nottingham
Concept is brilliant, allowing participants to visit 6 restaurants in the city. My friend and I attended and thoroughly enjoyed our home town Nottingham. The food was plentiful accompanied by a drink at each restaurant. Good value for money - recommend this to couples, families and friends. Make that special occasion more memorable. Our visit included Vi-Va, Delilah, Peter Pizzeria, Coco Tangs, Baresca and Bohens (in that order).
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.
Bristol
I didn't really know what to expect as there were not many reviews out there when I booked but it was great fun. I visited parts of Bristol and restaurants that were previously unknown to me. The venues were great, as was the food. We felt very welcome and great effort had been made to provide us with interesting and tasty food and drink. Food was so plentiful that we took the last meal home in a doggie bag because we were stuffed and didn't want to waste it
Customer
We had a fantastic day today. It was so nice visiting some new places and having the opportunity to sample some of their offerings. Definitely recommend 👌
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.
Nottingham
Concept is brilliant, allowing participants to visit 6 restaurants in the city. My friend and I attended and thoroughly enjoyed our home town Nottingham. The food was plentiful accompanied by a drink at each restaurant. Good value for money - recommend this to couples, families and friends. Make that special occasion more memorable. Our visit included Vi-Va, Delilah, Peter Pizzeria, Coco Tangs, Baresca and Bohens (in that order).
