The 30 Best Intimate dining in Manchester

“Had a kids' meal, 4 oz burger and brownie with ice cream as desert, ABSOLUTELY LOVED BOTH. Size-wise was big enough even for me, so shared them with my boyfriend, who btw had fish and chips and was bananas about the sauce. Even mushy peas for the fish and chips had a nice twist to it. The meat on the burger tasted very nice, reminded of kebab, the ice cream in brownie was super tasty just on its own, and it all looked amazing. Totally worth it.”

“Found this place on Google maps as we had an appointment nearby. What a gem! Had tasty fresh sandwices with lovely chips. What lucky retirees to have this on site.”

“I've never left a review for anything before but I was so blown away by this experience, I felt I should leave one. The food was incredible, I had the king prawns, tenderstem broccoli and spinach but would recommend all dishes. The drinks were delicious and the service was flawless. Thank you to everyone at Las Ramblas for such a lovely experience. I would recommend you to anyone.”

“Been a few times for breakfast and brunch, always great food and service. Today, I went for Bottonless brunch. Great choice of food and drinks selection. Good portion sizes. We had the pleasure of Ellie waiting on us, she was so attentive, friendly and chatty and a credit to the team who work there. Highly recommend”

“Hidden in a side street is this excellent small family owned restaurant. Sebastian the Italian owner was extremely friendly and hospitable. The food was genuinely the best Italian we had had for a long time (in fact some members of our party even said it surpassed the food they had in Italy). The prices were fair and service was excellent. If you’re in the area it’s absolutely worth grabbing lunch or dinner here, we will definitely be returning when we’re next in Manchester.”

“Definitely the best sushi you can get around the area, the rice is fresh and the salmon is lovely”

“My friends and I visited this place on a peak summer sunshine Thursday early evening. We found a table right away despite it being busy (as expected) whilst people were taking advantage of the outdoor seating area. The food arrived quickly and was delicious! It has a great atmosphere, friendly and upbeat. Great background music too. Well worth a visit.”

“We held my nephews wake at the Sportsman 22/8/25. Wow, he would have been so proud we chose this venue. A massive thanks to Belen and all the staff, they were all brilliant and went above and beyond . We had a hot and cold buffet, the food was delicious, all home made, the sandwiches were really fre”

“Absolutely delicious,I had the sausage mash and peas with delicious gravy and my daughter had delicious cheese and onion pie with chips and mushy peas the apple crumble was out of this world and my daughter enjoyed her vanilla sponge and custard will definitely return.”

“Came here after a dog walk at teatime for some food with the dog. Had Thai food and it was absolutely lovely. Sat by the bar with the food as we had the dog and absolutely loved it. Good music in the background lovely atmosphere & Quality Thai authentic food and really nice friendly pub. Would 100% come back”

“Lovely meal, we got here quite early (7pm) and were the only ones here. Clean setting. Great food & drink.”

“Very affordable food. Quick service too. Lovely aesthetics. Would definitely be visiting again.”

“Great food excellent service the the meal for 5 was Ace, we all enjoyed it so much that we wanted more we wont be going anywhere else this is the Place if you fancy a India. THE chef Musabirrr should get a Michellin star for his cooking style and culinary expertise..”

“Very nice food, great quality and lovely service! Highly recommend and would return!”

“I would like to thank Mr Saleem and the entire staff for their impeccable service. We went in as a family of 10 as a last min birthday treat. The entire atmosphere and the ' nothing is too much' attitude the staff had really will have us returning and highly recommending this place. To top it all off the food was amazing!! The mix grill platter is a must! The lamb karahi was perfect, the naans were fresh and soft and the kids even loved their burgers! Something for everyone. Highly recommend.”

“Amazing service from Vyshu, couldn’t look after us enough. The food was great, lamb chops in the mixed grill sizzler were phenomenal and the Karahi Gosht on the bone was class!! Thank you for a great experience and hope to see you again in the near future.”

“Awesome restaurant, great service and delicious food, definitely coming back”

“Was very nice food. We called earlier to check timing and seating availability which worked for us. The food didn’t take long even with a reasonable amount of people. Service was good, no complaints. Worth the money”

“Came here with my friends and had an amazing time! The food was absolutely incredible. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made. Our server Rubel was awesome and gave us great recommendations that we all loved. The music was lit and really added to the fun, energetic vibe. From start to finish, the experience was enjoyable and delicious. Definitely a spot we’ll be coming back to”

“I can’t thank this place enough! My car broke down on the motorway and I ended up just outside the restaurant. My phone was dead, and they kindly let me charge it inside. Parking is a big issue in the area because of a nearby concert, but they found a space for me and let me leave my car there overnight. They even gave me food while I waited — and Mr. Shah refused to take any money for it. I honestly can’t explain how grateful and happy I am. The kindness and generosity they showed me was incredible. Truly amazing people — thank you from the bottom of my heart!”

“Incredible food. Was served by Megan who was delightful and helped us with options. The ambience here is incredible every time, can’t wait to go back”

“Just visited for the second time today after a brilliant experience and food the first time. We walked in as advised as they were fully booked and managed to get a table. The food was delicious and they were great dealing with our fussy 4 year olds requests. We had the carbonara and a pizza and thoroughly enjoyed both. The decor is fab too and all the staff were fun and welcoming. We'll be back again!”

“Today, I had the opportunity to visit this traditional Greek tapas bar, which I’ve often come across on social media. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed and guided to our reserved table. The staff’s professionalism and attentiveness were evident from the outset, creating a pleasant and inviting atmosphere. The service was seamless, with the team demonstrating a deep knowledge of the menu and offering helpful recommendations. The selection of tapas we ordered reflected the authentic flavours of Greek cuisine. Each dish was thoughtfully presented, and the freshness of the ingredients was noticeable. Overall, the flavours were well-balanced and met our expectations. The only minor drawback was that the calamari was slightly saltier than I would have preferred, but this did not significantly detract from the overall experience. The quality of the ingredients, the cooking techniques, and the attention to detail in the seasoning were all impressive. By Manchester standards, this restaurant delivers a thoroughly enjoyable dining experience, both in terms of taste and service. With its warm atmosphere and well-executed menu, it’s an excellent choice for those looking to enjoy an evening out with friends or simply indulge in authentic Greek flavours. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the city.”

“Absolutely outstanding! I came to them with a custom request to make a special celebration a reality. They did it 10/10. Special round bday with flowers and a cake was absolutely amazing thanks to the crew. Food absolutely delicious, amazing atmosphere and that special touch on service makes everything possible. If you want to go beyond any standards talk to Danilo. He and his crew will make it happen. Thank you!”

“Really lovely place with great food! My husband order a burger and I ordered a burrito. Enjoyed the food and the price was reasonable. If there's an improvement maybe it would be nice to have a spiced rice instead of plain rice for the burrito as it watered down the taste but overall, we enjoyed the food. Husband said it was probably the best burger that he had in Manchester! The fries that we had was amazing too! We'd love to be back and try the other stuff in their menu.”

“Food was great, fajita meal was very filling (could possibly share it) chocolate brownie is the best I've ever had. Lovely restaurant, friendly staff. Recommend”

“We had lunch here for the first time today and wish we had discovered Yara sooner. The food was delicious, generous portions and inexpensive. We left full and happy. Will be returning time and again.”

“Accommodated our table of 11 and changes along the way for Mother's Day. Everyone loved their food and commented on how tasty it was. The prices are very reasonable and the staff are attentive, personable and work hard. We'll definitely be back. Thank you.”

“The food here is absolutely fantastic, as always—easily the best Indian restaurant in the area. I recently came for a birthday meal with my wife, and though we hadn’t mentioned it was my birthday, the staff surprised me with a slice of cake and even sang for me without us asking or expecting anything. The service is truly exceptional—always going above and beyond. And let me just say, they have the best peshwari naan in town! Highly recommend!”

“Great food good service and a good Night out”