Best Restaurants in Greater Manchester South

In total, there are 25 award winning restaurants in Greater Manchester South, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Greater Manchester South? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Greater Manchester South is Mana in Manchester (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Simon Martin serves up award winning Creative British Cuisine. Mana currently holds 1 Michelin Star, 4 AA Rosettes and a ranking of 29th in UK in the Hardens Top 100.

There are currently 2 listed Michelin Star restaurants in Greater Manchester South consisting of 2 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 3 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 9 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 15 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Greater Manchester South consisting of 3 restaurants holding 4 AA Rosettes, 1 restaurant holding 3 AA Rosettes, 4 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 7 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Greater Manchester South, ensconced in the heart of the United Kingdom, is an exquisite symphony of classic and modern culinary experiences. For gastronomical explorers, this region is historically rich and highly influential in moulding the country's food culture. From traditional 'chippy shops', offering the quintessential British staple of fish and chips, to the myriad of avant-garde restaurants claiming their stake in the culinary world, the dining landscape in this diversified region takes one on an unparalleled gastronomic tour. Tracing its dining history, Greater Manchester South has brilliantly preserved its culinary heritage while adapting to contemporary tastes. Pubs that once served ale and stalwart British dishes, now offer innovative cuisine, with locally sourced ingredients and an international spin, championing the farm-to-fork ethos. The illustrious Curry Mile, renowned for its Indian, Pakistani, and Middle Eastern restaurants, gloriously exemplifies Greater Manchester South's multicultural culinary scene. The evolution of the food scene here is a captivating reflection of societal changes, with new culinary trends and a growing emphasis on ethical and sustainable eating practices. All in all, Greater Manchester South continues to burgeon as a food lover's paradise, shattering the myth of British food being bland while churning out favourites that are not just unique to the region but internationally adored.