The 30 Best Dinner for two in Manchester

“Stumbled across this place last night after hiking in Bamford Edge, we ordered 3 x fish and chips and a sausage. Fish is very fresh and crispy and the ordering system is very good, making sure everyone is safe whilst picking up their orders. Lovely staff as well. Will definitely come back if we're in the Peak District again .”

“It's just changed ownership and whilst we did like it before, the food is a massive improvement. We've tried the Singapore Vermicelli - very spicy. Just like it's supposed to be. Tonight we had kung po, and again it was excellent. Recommended.”

“Called in Saturday morning for a little breakfast. Eggs Benedict....perfectly poached eggs....delicious! Excellent service too. Smooth jazz quietly piped around comfortable and smart surroundings”

“Good, friendly local, has some charactors, but that's what I like. Doesn't do food, has a pool table, darts and sports on the TV.”

“I pass this pub on a daily basis but have never visited until today. The place is lovely. A very old building with a nice atmosphere. The staff were helpful and friendly and the food was amazing. I would definitely recommend this place. Food is very reasonably priced.”

“Friendly staff, brilliant service. Salt-of-the-earth people with a friendly, old-school pub vibe. A brilliant spot.”

“Great staff, good selection of beers, cozy atmosphere. I love to stop here after a Sunday stroll by the Mersey.”

“I love this place me ❤️ staff are great and the beer is lovely”

“Very friendly atmosphere, amazing community feeling around the place and the staff and landlord made me feel so welcome and very hospitable and friendly. The pubs really well decorated and got some amazing memorabilia. Credit to the community of sale and will definitely return.”

“Great pub. Attractive and traditional, retaining its original character. Well over 100 years old, built to serve the local Smithfield Market in particular. Good beers at sensible prices. Very friendly atmosphere. Seating outside which was very welcome on a hot day.”

“Lovely pub, great staff and a really nice outdoor garden area! It had sports playing on 3 different TV’s and the prices were very reasonable, will definitely visit again when I’m in the area!”

“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.”

“I had such a great experience with the Duet team, all the staff were so welcoming & friendly with me when I was searching for my new flat within Media city. The professionalism and overall environment at Duet is outstanding and the team made the process fun and exciting which is often not the case with all agency's, im delighted with the customer service and the high standard that Duet delivered 5/5*”

“Flawless! Hot, fast, and tasted incredible. My new favourite local spot. Highly recommend the mix steak amongst others! Everything om the menu is 10/10!!”

“Absolutely amazing, great food, staff really good and atmosphere amazing. Clean and friendly, really recommend and all freshly prepared.”

“I go here once a month for The Bowling Green Writers' Group and it is awesome. They have alcohol-free lager on tap, the food is incredible, and the staff are lovely, especially the tall barman in the evenings who goes above and beyond for every customer. There's a great atmosphere and they do live music on Saturdays. Highly recommended as a relaxed, friendly pub. It also has a stunning beer garden!”

“I attended this restaurant today for a party with my daughter who is autistic! She was really struggling at first but James was so caring and helpful, really patient and attentive which helped not only my daughter but me as an anxious SEN parent! The food was incredible and nothing was too much trouble! I feel confident to take my daughter here for eating out now too which is not something we often do! Thank you so much to all but especially James”

“Really happy for this place to serve me food. The attention to detail for cooking the food is 5 star. Service i Was ok but I dont expect great service on a Friday night. 9/10. Just because im tight and nobody's perfect.”

“The ramen and sushi absolutely delicious. I definitely recommend the ramen. One of the best.”

“The food was delicious and the service was excellent! Definitely coming back again”

“After a long time we had excellent Byriyani. Vegetarian and lamb.”

“Wow. Never been here before. It was absolutely fantastic. The food was sublime. Really really enjoyed it.. the atmosphere was very fitting. Very relaxed chilled out place. Staff were really friendly. Can't wait to come back.”

“Please see menu, up to date at 26 Sept 2018 Got curried beef, sweet sour chicken, fish & chips. All excellent other menu items chips £1.40 large chips £2.10 fish £3.20 pies £1.50 favorite chip shop in the area, they also got 5 / 5 food hygiene rating form the council :)”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “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!”

“Great food, generous portions & very friendly service. If you like Punjabi/Lahori style cooking you won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended. 10/10.”

“The Hesketh is hands down the best place for a Sunday roast! I had the chicken roast and it was absolutely delicious – perfectly cooked, juicy chicken with crispy roast potatoes, fluffy Yorkshire pudding, and rich gravy that tied everything together beautifully. The portions were generous, the presentation spot on, and the flavours reminded me of a proper homemade Sunday dinner, only better! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. It’s clear the team really take pride in what they do. If you’re looking for the perfect Sunday roast in the area, The Hesketh is definitely the place to go. Highly recommend and I’ll definitely be back next week !”

“Absolutely delicious! Tastes just like the stir-fried beef dishes I had back in Hunan. The flavor is rich, the beef is tender, and the spice level is perfect. Full marks — highly recommended!”

“Recommended by Family members therefore went over to theirs to give it a try. Can say I was very satisfied with the food. The Smash Burgers are very good and the Grilled Chicken has a very unique flavour compared to others which I have tried in Manchester. I would highly recommend this place if your in the Whitefield area.”

“This is the real Miamis the others are fake you heard it here first not even gna lie the wings are absolutely ten out of ten maybe I’m hungry but yeah there really nice”

“Best takeaway curry in Sale, in fact best in the UK. Fantastic value for money too.”