The 30 great Manchester restaurants you've got to try according to a BBC Good Food expert
Rudy's, Hawksmoor, Pollen, Society and Mackie Mayor all make the extensive list.
BBC Good Food has put together a list of some of the best places to eat out in Manchester.
Compiled by food writer Tony Naylor, the list includes places to suit all tastes and budgets, including casual dining, cheap eats, special occasion restaurants and kid-friendly spots.
If you’re undecided about where to book for your next trip into town, then here is a good place to start.
More information, including where to eat lists for other UK cities, can be found on the BBC Good Food website.
1. Mackie Mayor
BBC Good Food: “ Highlights include Honest Crust’s superlative wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas, Pico’s terrific tacos and Tender Cow’s burgers and steaks (its flat iron sandwich with béarnaise and caramelised onions on a ciabatta from artisan bakers, Lovingly Artisan, is recommended). Wash that down with beers from Blackjack Brewery’s bar or interesting wines from Reserve. Dishes from around £9.” Credit: Mackie Mayor
2. Hawksmoor
BBC Good Food said: “Its relaxed service has won over a city that abhors pretentiousness and the food delivers, whether you’re dropping big money on British grass-fed steaks and triple-cooked chips, or grabbing a burger with Ogleshield cheese in the bar. Mains from £16.”
3. Rudy’s
BBC Good Food said: “The dough is proved for 24-hours but fired in just 60 seconds. These are topped with deliciously sweet, piquant San Marzano tomato sauce and, beyond that, everything from aged prosciutto to artichoke hearts. Most pizzas around £10.” Photo: Rudy’s
4. Common
BBC Good Food said: “Manchester’s Northern Quarter is hardly short of hip bars serving casual food and craft beers. But Common has always been a cut-above. In its latest incarnation, food is provided by Nell’s, Common founder Jonny Heyes’ new NY-style pizza concept.”