Best Restaurants in Manchester

In total, there are 19 award winning restaurants in Manchester, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Manchester? 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 Manchester is Mana (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 Manchester consisting of 2 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 3 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 6 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 11 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Manchester consisting of 2 restaurants holding 4 AA Rosettes, 1 restaurant holding 3 AA Rosettes, 3 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 5 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Situated in the heart of the United Kingdom, Manchester is a bustling urban settlement, boasting a rich culinary scene that stretches back to its textile mill-era roots. The city is a veritable cavalcade of gastronomic diversity, with offerings ranging from traditional British fare to trendy food markets that mingle flavours from every corner of the globe, capturing the dynamic spirit of its past and the city's evolving cultural landscape. Manchester's food journey is intertwined with its social history. Early restaurants catered to the diverse workers' crowd from the city's blooming industrial era. The spectacular rise of traditional British pubs serving hearty pies, and restaurants with signature 'Lancashire hotpots' paved the way during the early days of the culinary scene. Over time, the city's gastronomy embraced change, and today, iconic eateries jostle alongside quirky bistros and Michelin-grade refined dining setups. Additionally, Manchester's interpretation of traditional British afternoon tea stands as an unforgettable culinary experience, with many establishments adding their own regional twist to the quintessential scones and finger sandwiches. The story of Manchester is served on a platter in its eateries, charting an engaging course through time and taste.