Best restaurants in Manchester 2026: TOP 10 by reviews

Current ranking based on review analysis and technical signals.

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Full ranking

1. Turtle Bay Manchester Oxford Rd · ⭐ 9.7

(24821 reviews)


Turtle Bay Manchester Oxford Rd — Restaurant
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33-35 Oxford St, Manchester M1 4WB, United Kingdom

Caribbean flavours and rum on Oxford Road
Turtle Bay Manchester, on Oxford Road, brings the sunshine of the Caribbean to the city with a liv…

«A wonderful birthday visit, the service was very quick, and the drinks were incredible, Ro…»

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2. Dishoom Manchester · ⭐ 9.7

(10422 reviews)


Dishoom Manchester — Restaurant
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32 Bridge St, Manchester M3 3BT, United Kingdom

Bombay-style Indian in central Manchester
Dishoom Manchester brings the much-loved restaurant's tribute to old Bombay and its Irani cafés to…

«We were a large group and were given tasting platters. The starters were good. The minceme…»

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3. Circolo Popolare Manchester · ⭐ 9.9

(8107 reviews)


Circolo Popolare Manchester — Restaurant
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No 1, St Michael's, 36 Jackson's Row, Manchester M2 5WD, United Kingdom

Big Mamma's spectacular Italian comes to Manchester
Circolo Popolare Manchester brings the cult Big Mamma group's most photogenic Italian to…

«We had a wonderful dinner on a Saturday evening for my husband's birthday. Warmly greeted…»

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4. Tattu Manchester · ⭐ 9.3

(5655 reviews)


Tattu Manchester — Restaurant
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3 Hardman Square, Gartside St, Manchester M3 3EB, United Kingdom

Modern Chinese with cherry blossom glamour
Tattu Manchester is the contemporary Chinese restaurant that made the brand's name — a venue as f…

«Sunday afternoon was quiet and pleasant. Robert, who served us, was a pleasant guy. We ate…»

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5. Browns Manchester · ⭐ 9.3

(4716 reviews)


Browns Manchester — Restaurant
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1 York St, Greater, Manchester M2 2AW, United Kingdom

Contemporary British brasserie in a former bank
Browns Brasserie & Bar occupies one of Manchester's most beautiful dining rooms, on King Str…

«Hi, we stopped in for breakfast today. Having seen this wonderful building online, we were…»

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6. El Gato Negro Tapas Manchester · ⭐ 9.3

(4587 reviews)


El Gato Negro Tapas Manchester — Restaurant
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52 King St, Manchester M2 4LY, United Kingdom

Award-winning tapas across three floors on King Street
El Gato Negro is one of Manchester's best-loved Spanish restaurants — a Michelin Bib…

«To say it was tasty is an understatement! It was spectacular! Very, very tasty! We ate oct…»

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7. Gusto Italian – Manchester · ⭐ 9.3

(4331 reviews)


Gusto Italian - Manchester — Restaurant
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4 Lloyd St, Manchester M2 5AB, United Kingdom

Modern Italian in central Manchester
Gusto Italian brings its contemporary take on Italian cooking to central Manchester, in a visually stri…

«My family and I had a wonderful evening for my mum's birthday. We were served by Josh, suc…»

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8. The Blues Kitchen Manchester · ⭐ 9.3

(4206 reviews)


The Blues Kitchen Manchester — Restaurant
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13 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HN, United Kingdom

American soul food and live blues in a Victorian eye hospital
The Blues Kitchen Manchester, in Spinningfields, pairs American soul food with…

«Oh, my! Blues Kitchen in Manchester is one of the best places I've been to! Definitely amo…»

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9. The Refuge · ⭐ 9.1

(4112 reviews)


The Refuge — Restaurant
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Oxford St, Manchester M60 7HA, United Kingdom

Glam-meets-industrial dining at the Kimpton Clocktower
The Refuge is one of Manchester's most distinctive destination restaurants, set in th…

«Was in Manchester for the weekend, booked The Refuge for lunch. Fantastic decor and atmosp…»

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10. Fenix Restaurant and Bar, Manchester · ⭐ 9.5

(3611 reviews)


Fenix Restaurant and Bar, Manchester — Restaurant
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The Goods Yard Building, Goods Yard St, Manchester M3 3BG, United Kingdom

Modern Greek-Mediterranean in a phoenix's nest
Fenix is one of Manchester's most ambitious restaurants, a relaxed yet elevated take on Greek…

«A first-class experience! Very cool aesthetic throughout the restaurant, backed up by wond…»

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At a glance

# Place Score Reviews Stands out for
1 Turtle Bay Manchester Oxford Rd ⭐ 9.7 24 821 Editors' pick
2 Dishoom Manchester ⭐ 9.7 10 422
3 Circolo Popolare Manchester ⭐ 9.9 8 107 People's favorite
4 Tattu Manchester ⭐ 9.3 5 655
5 Browns Manchester ⭐ 9.3 4 716
6 El Gato Negro Tapas Manchester ⭐ 9.3 4 587
7 Gusto Italian – Manchester ⭐ 9.3 4 331
8 The Blues Kitchen Manchester ⭐ 9.3 4 206
9 The Refuge ⭐ 9.1 4 112
10 Fenix Restaurant and Bar, Manchester ⭐ 9.5 3 611

Questions & answers

Which place tops the ranking? Turtle Bay Manchester Oxford Rd — score 9.7/10 (Editors' pick).

How many places are in the list and how were they chosen? The selection includes 10 places chosen by our editors based on rating and reviews.

What is the average rating in the top? 9.4/10 — average score of 10 places in the list.

Data is refreshed monthly. Sources: manchester-trend.com and editorial picks based on reviews.

Редакція manchester-trend.com відібрала найцікавіше за рейтингами й відгуками Google, вивчивши офіційні сторінки, соцмережі закладів та інші відкриті джерела. Станом на July 2026.

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