To help diners skip the search, OpenTable has released its annual Top 100 Romantic Restaurants for 2026, based on diners reviews and dining metrics.
Nine of OpenTable’s top restaurants are located in Greater Manchester.
Sasha Shaker, Senior Director at OpenTable in the UK and Ireland said: “It’s clear that UK diners are changing how they celebrate Valentine’s Day, with 49% now seeing it as a day to celebrate all relationships, not just the romantic kind, making it more inclusive and social.”
Adding: “However, this still means that no matter who you’re sharing the table with, you want to get the backdrop right. Our Top 100 Romantic Restaurants list for 2026 helps diners discover their perfect spot, whether it’s an intimate table for two or group dining space.”
This year’s Top 100 Romantic List highlights standout restaurants across the UK offering private dining rooms perfect for celebrating with loved ones this Valentine’s Day.
Here are the top restaurants for Greater Manchester:
9. Onda Pasta Bar
Circle Square, 3 Symphony Park, Oxford Rd, Manchester M1 7FS | Google
10. The Blues Kitchen Manchester
13 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HN | Google
11. Circolo Popolare
Address: No 1, St Michael's, 36 Jackson's Row, Manchester M2 5WD | Circolo Popolare-Google
12. 10 Tib Lane
Address: 10 Tib Ln, Manchester M2 4JB | Google