Best Restaurants in Manchester

Manchester's restaurant scene has evolved dramatically in the last decade — from a city known primarily for its curry houses and pizza chains to one that can now challenge London for quality, creativity and diversity. The best restaurants in Manchester are concentrated in a few key areas: Ancoats, once a derelict industrial district, is now home to some of the city's most exciting restaurants, including Erst, Elnecot, and the Mackie Mayor food hall. Spinningfields and Deansgate offer a more upscale cluster of restaurants and cocktail bars. The Northern Quarter remains the hub of independent dining, with everything from Vietnamese street food to natural wine bars. Manchester's Curry Mile on Wilmslow Road in Rusholme is one of the UK's great food destinations — miles of South Asian restaurants that range from cheap takeaways to elaborate dining rooms.