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A photo of Hawksmoor Manchester restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(10681)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Manchester
Booked 160 times today
Located next door to Spinningfields, we aim to serve the best steaks in Manchester. Sunday Roasts or for those looking for a casual bite, a set menu is available.
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4.6
Exceptional(216)
Price: Moderate
• Unspecified • Manchester
Booked 19 times today
Welcome to Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay in the heart of the historic King Street, Manchester. Serving Asian inspired small plates, Robata grilled dishes, sushi and sashimi, designed to share and be devoured alongside an unforgettable selection of cocktails and fine wines.
A photo of Higher Ground restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(805)
Price: Very Expensive
• British • Manchester
Booked 28 times today
Higher Ground is a British bistro and bar located in Manchester city centre that focuses on seasonality within the UK using produce sourced from local suppliers and producers. The restaurant is open Wednesday to Saturday at dinner and at lunchtime on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.At lunch a £40pp seasonal sharing menu is offered alongside an à la carte menu. At dinner, both an à la carte and a seasonal sharing menu at £58pp are available. Both menus are available when sat at the kitchen bar counter.We often hold space for walk-ins at the kitchen bar counter so pop by and have some plates and a glass of wine!Reservations of up to twelve guests are accepted via the OpenTable online reservation platform. For parties of 7x guests and over, the seasonal sharing menu is served.
A photo of Blacklock Manchester restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(502)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Manchester
Booked 103 times today
Blacklock is a modern take of the Great British chophouse nestled in the corner of a Grade II listed textiles warehouse. We take the best meat in the country from the award-winning farmer and butcher Philip Warren in Cornwall. We cook chops simply over our charcoal grill with a little help from vintage Blacklock irons and serve it all up alongside cocktails from the trolley and wine on tap in our subterranean chop mecca. On Sundays we serve a Roast almost as good as Mum's. We have limited spaces for Walk-ins, so we encourage booking in advance to avoid disappointment during busy times. To find out more, do sign up to our newsletter and we look forward to warmly welcoming you soon.
A photo of Piccolino Caffe Grande Manchester restaurant
4.5
Awesome(752)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Manchester
Booked 72 times today
Manchester’s stunning Piccolino Caffe Grande sits on Clarence Street, just off Albert Square and overlooking Manchester’s iconic Town Hall. It’s a fittingly-impressive location for our elegant restaurant which boasts an open kitchen, wine boutique, cocktail bar, oyster and caviar bar, Juicery, and a large alfresco terrace facing the Town Hall.Italy’s diverse cuisine is the heart and soul of Piccolino in Manchester. We visit the regions, meet the producers and are committed to sourcing the best quality ingredients. As you’d expect from the best Italian restaurants, Piccolino in Manchester offers a menu of Italian classics with a distinctly modern twist. At Piccolino, passion for provenance is at the forefront of our menu, which incorporates the best and freshest seasonal produce, Italian cheeses, meat and seafood, all delivering pure classic Italian flavours.
A photo of Sexy Fish Manchester restaurant
4.4
Awesome(219)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Manchester
Booked 70 times today
With locations in London's exclusive Mayfair and Miami's Brickell district, we are delighted to debut our third sister restaurant in the heart of Spinningfields.
A photo of Refuge MCR restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1681)
Price: Moderate
• Global, International • Manchester
Booked 39 times today
From small plates to Sunday roast, our Dining Room menus take their influences from all over the globe. An informal, but informed setting for a weekly catch-up or a gathering of your nearest and dearest. Sleeves up, dig in.
A photo of Peter Street Kitchen restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1614)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Manchester
Booked 12 times today
Exquisitely presented and beautifully balanced, the menu at Peter Street Kitchen explores fine contemporary Japanese cuisine matched with the heat and zing from a selection of contemporary Mexican dishes, all complemented with the finest wines, sake and signature cocktails.Winner of ‘Best Culinary Experience’ in 2024 and 2022, and ‘Best Luxury Restaurant’ in 2019 at the prestigious British Restaurant Awards, Peter Street Kitchen guarantees an incredible dining experience, set inside the breathtaking Free Trade Hall.Experience a curated Omakase, where the essence of Peter Street Kitchen’s cuisine is presented in a six-course tasting menu created on the day by our talented chefs. For an intimate dinner, you can also book a Hibachi Experience, where a 12-seater table and fire pit provide memorable ambience for a semi-private event.
A photo of The Fountain House restaurant
4.3
Awesome(376)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary British • Manchester
Booked 7 times today
Shannon and her team are ready and raring to welcome you to The Fountain House, a beautiful pub and restaurant overlooking Manchester Town Hall and Albert Square. Whether you’re hoping to enjoy cocktails with a leisurely lunch on our outdoor terrace, you’d like a quick bite with your pint in the bar (pooches welcome!) or you’re looking for a vibrant spot for dinner with friends, come on in, relax and enjoy! We change our menus seasonally and pride ourselves on our delicious and innovative dishes. Don’t forget, our beautiful events space is perfect for meetings and occasions, just get in touch and we’ll do the rest.Do you have a special occasion on the horizon? Here at The Fountain House we have two private rooms perfect for all celebrations; weddings, birthday dinners, graduations, baby showers.. you name it! For all private hire enquiries please email our sales and events executive via events@thefountainhouse.co.uk
A photo of Kala restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2034)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Manchester
Booked 6 times today
Welcome to Kala, from the team behind Sticky Walnut, Burnt Truffle, Hispi, Wreckfish and Pinion. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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  • Alex
    Manchester/Greater Manchester •1 review
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Very nice staff took care of you the whole time 🙏🙏
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    Lucky Cat - ManchesterPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Manchester
    4.6
  • daniel
    Manchester/Greater Manchester •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The kitchen clearly understands the delicate dance of heat and time required for a truly exceptional steak. My dining companion's blue, a whisper of sear on the cool, crimson heart, was precisely as requested – a testament to the chef's precision. My own medium-rare, a shade warmer, boasted a meltingly tender texture and a depth of flavour that spoke of quality cuts. The service, too, was a delight. Attentive without being intrusive, the staff demonstrated a genuine knowledge of the menu and a knack for anticipating our needs. Empty glasses were never left lingering, and their cheerful demeanour only enhanced the already convivial atmosphere. The restaurant itself exudes a certain understated elegance; the décor complements, rather than competes with, the artistry on the plate. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.
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    Blacklock ManchesterPrice: Expensive• Steak• Manchester
    4.8
  • Lisa
    Manchester/Greater Manchester •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Great ambience, fabulous food and although it was a really busy service, we didn't feel rushed or neglected at any stage. Catered for the wide range of needs in our group with food that, while beautifully presented, was very much focussed on great taste. We all left feeling well fed and enjoyed the drinks menu too. Will definitely be going back.
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    Higher GroundPrice: Very Expensive• British• Manchester
    4.8
  • Ryan
    Manchester/Greater Manchester •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Dined here with my girlfriend for our valentines meal, my steak was perfect however my girlfriend's steak came slightly overcooked; easy mistake to make it was very busy. We mentioned this to the staff and they were great. They allowed her to finish what she liked and gave us a full replacement meal with no extra charge even gave her a filet steak when she initially ordered the rump. The lady who served us was fantastic unfortunately I was unable to get her name however she was kind , understanding and reassuring when we mentioned the issue with her steak. Amazing customer service would recommend this to anyone looking for an amazing meal.
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    Hawksmoor ManchesterPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Manchester
    4.7
  • Sarah
    London •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 7 Feb 2025
    We had a great meal and with it being a busy Friday night, the service was still friendly and efficient. I normally would come here for pasta, but the fish menu really tempted me last night, I had the sea bream and it was fantastic. We shared the truffle Burrata which is something I wouldn’t normally pick, but the truffle and oil really made it. Everything was excellent.
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    Piccolino Caffe Grande ManchesterPrice: Expensive• Italian• Manchester
    4.5
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