The 30 Best Date night restaurants in Manchester

“Enjoyed an excellent Sunday feed here this afternoon and would absolutely recommend the lunch deal for a cheap but very tasty eat. Great quality food and drinks, authentic Thai, and served up quickly by lovely staff. Will be coming back here in the future!”

“Called in last night, without a booking. No problem, got seated and from then on the experience was a pleasure. Service and staff were excellent, very friendly and made you feel comfortable and relaxed. The food was unbelievable. Absolutely delicious and very generous portions unlike some. We will definitely be going back, already recommended to friends. Thank you La Casa”

“We visited for the first time on Saturday 8th November 2025 and we were served by Simona. She couldn’t have been more attentive. The service provided was excellent and right up there with the food. I had the arancini and the carbonara with sides of tenderstem broccoli and rocket. My partner had the scarpetta and lasagne. We both really enjoyed the food, particularly the dishes I picked. Simona kindly made me aware that the carbonara was traditional and not cooked with cream, which is what I expected but I do know people who have eaten a version of “carbonara” with cream who would definitely appreciate this information for their knowledge and to be aware of what they were ordering. Despite our table being booked for 7pm on a Saturday and the restaurant being very busy, we did not wait long to be served or for our food to come out. It was all well presented and perfectly cooked. I’ve already recommended a number of people to visit since our meal and we will definitely return next time we’re in Manchester.”

“Really tasty food which was reasonably priced. Great service! I really enjoyed the meze platter. Would definitely visit again.”

“Great intimate little sushi place. Been here twice and I'm planning to go again! Prices pretty reasonable too. Contacless payment available making for quick and easy payment.”

“WHAT A FANTASTIC PLACE TO EAT! THE FOOD IS AMAZING AND THE VIBES ARE GREAT! MORE IMPORTANTLY THE STAFF ARE VERY WELCOMING, WITTY AND WARM! BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE WITH GREAT HEARTS AND WILL CERTAINLY RETURNING! MAY A SWT PUT AMPLE BARAKAH IN THE BUSINESS AAAMEEN RIZ”

“I ordered online i just got sweetcorn soup it was delicious and came piping hot i also got singapore vemercili again so tasty and authentic and finally salt and pepper ribs was nice and flavoursome and portions are huge! I will order again best chinese in a while”

“Went here last Friday and was very impressed. The food was gorgeous and the staff very polite. It was rammed when we left so make sure you book. We had so much lovely food to eat and despite having to take our own bottle of wine in there, it was only £24 each including tip. Will definitely go again.”

“Very friendly and helpful staff. We were running late for our booking and they helped delay it for when we arrived. The food was delicious and a place to definitely go to again.”

“We are meeting us a group of five for our annual Christmas sharing meal. This is my first time at Albert’s and I have to say the food was amazing. The service was brilliant. Steak was cooked to perfection. That peppercorn sauce was fantastic and Elly who was our server very helpful?”

“Fantastic family meal. Lost of people 1st time to Asha and loved it . Highly recommend.”

“Had a bottomless brunch with manager Cameron and it was the best brunch we've been to. Some of the best food we've had as well, absolutely mouth watering. Whether it's for brunch or a meal out I'd highly recommend coming here. The staff and service was 10/10 and lovley atmosphere, will definitely come again”

“Hands down, the best Asian food we've ever eaten! I was a bit taken back by its location in a casino. It is catering for their guests and I really didnt expect it to be so nice. But omg! It was stunning. It is the most authentic Chinese/Japanese food. I will be revisiting.”

“Been coming here since it first opened, it's a great place for a variety of Japanese food, honestly the vegan/vegetarian sweet potato katsu is PHENOMENAL! I'm not even vegetarian and it's so good, plus the rest of the food is on point. I took a group of my friends and we ordered a great variety, I've no complaints really!”

“Had our Christmas do here on Friday. Staff were SO lovely and efficient, food was phenomenal. The vegan mushroom pie was excellent, plenty of extra gravy provided. Really nice night thank you.”

“Moved to Bolton a year ago and I can honestly say it’s the best takeaway in Bolton! Food is always fresh & tasty! Amazing customer service!”

“La Bella offer an awesome range of fresh pizzas. I like my take aways from store. I do it twice a week and always have consistency in food.”

“Nice chicken shawarma best shawarma shop in longsight”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A wonderful Afghan dining experience!” I recently visited Afghan Cuisine Restaurant and was truly impressed. The food was absolutely delicious — full of authentic flavours, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully presented. My favourites were the [insert your favourite dishes, e.g., Kabuli Pulao, Mantu dumplings, or lamb kebabs], which tasted homemade and comforting. The staff were welcoming, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The restaurant itself has a warm, inviting atmosphere — perfect for both family meals and special occasions. If you’re looking to enjoy authentic Afghan food in a friendly setting, I can’t recommend Afghan Cuisine Restaurant enough. I’ll definitely be coming back!”

“Was sceptical after seeing a few of the bad reviews on here but we dined there yesterday evening and it was delicious. We were in and out with an hour. Service was amazing and the food was incredible. Will definitely be back.”

“Was recommended this place by a work colleague and a group of 9 of us went. Parking can is available outside with plenty on side streets. Nice friendly vibes and smells emanating inside were delightful. We decided to book a room (can seat around 12 people I reckon and maybe more) and only negative criticism was that we did have to ask on several occasions for place to be cleaned up. This place can get busy. Complimentary soap was the perfect start and a nice touch. Ordered the lamb Zumbina and it was delightful. The meat was succulent and the flavours really lovely. The food arrived very quick and even partook in the chicken brost which I highly recommend. Only item I didn’t enjoy was the fasha and it’s a very distinguished taste. Not for me anyway. Card payments accepted and friendly service. Toilet (only 1) which has a bidet and was clean. Could do with another ideally and washroom facilities also available. A place I enjoyed visiting and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending and returning.”

“A very authentic Korean restaurant, especially recommending beef bone soup and raw mixed beef. The dishes are not only in small portions, but also have affordable prices and high cost-effectiveness.”

“Visited for Sunday lunch for my partner's birthday. The food was delicious - we both had the belly pork for a main course. The service was really excellent, the staff were so friendly and genuinely nice, all the people who served us including Kameelah, Nsingi, Arron, Fatih, Rahela & Gerda - thanks to all of you for making us feel so welcome.”

“A great choice of food. Starters were wonderful. I only tried 3 mains and they were all very flavourful. The lahori channay were the best that I have had in years. Lovely decor. Overall a fantastic experience and definitely worth a visit”

“Great food! Vegan chicken and donner are the best I've had. Kind staff and good pints too!”

“I luv this place respect the staff and they respect me recommend jo as the 1 nicest managers all staff a fab berry clean pub atmosphere is amazing xxx”

“I had an excellent experience at Vapiano’s thanks to the outstanding service from a gentleman named Michael. He was friendly, attentive, and went out of his way to make sure everything was perfect. His warm attitude and professionalism made the visit truly enjoyable. Michael is a great example of exceptional customer service — he made my dining experience memorable.”

“Came Saturday 3rd December for our Christmas do. We all had food and drinks. It was very busy so our food was miss ordered but once it came it was out of this world. Most of us had loaded fries. Because of the delay we got a discount. The food prices were really reasonable. Would definitely recommend.”

“Went to eat a really sumptuous African meal! It tasted like what you get in downtown Lagos!! And their environment was really coooool.”

“Have been eating here and getting takeaways for about 5 years. Always quick, always friendly helpful staff. Cooked freshly and some of the most delicious curries in Manchester or anywhere else. Consistently great. 5-Stars! *****”