Intimate dinner spots in Manchester

“Just been in for a bacon and egg barm. Lovely stuff. Staff were really nice. Definitely go back there when am in the area. Thanks”

“I recently visited Aytan Cafe, The staff are always polite and helpful, The food is amazing..”

“Great little pub, fabulous home cooked, fresh food at very reasonable prices. Nice decor & atmosphere, very friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.”

“Great food, pizza was tasty and drinks were good too. Good number of seats and a good atmosphere but was surprisingly quiet for a Friday. I think there is outdoor seating, have to try that next time when weather is better.”

“We were looked after by Felix who was very attentive and friendly. Food was delicious and we were kindly given christmas bubbly and a happy birthday tiramisu as it was an 80th birthday celebration. Will definitely return. Perfect venue for pre bridgewater Hall meal as its literally a 3 minute walk and there's a reasonably priced small ncp car park opposite ginos too.”

“Their kobida with naan was perfect — juicy, well-seasoned, and the naan fresh and just soft enough to soak up all the flavors. The chicken shawarma had that smoky, tender texture I look for, and the chicken tikka with rice was excellent: moist pieces of chicken, fragrant spices, and the rice was fluffy and fragrant. Overall: great food, good portion sizes, and I’ll definitely be going back. Highly recommend if you like Afghani / Middle Eastern-style dishes done well. Love, Ayesha TikTok : @ayeshshahnawaz”

“We went here yesterday and was told they are closing with immediate effect and that we were the last ever customers. This News absolutely devastated us but they went out with a bang. Food was absolutely delicious and the service was second to none. They were open nearly 40 years and I really hope they make a return :( long life aladdin”

“Absolutely amazing with authentic and imaginative recipes. You can also choose from the many different authentic sauces they have, each with a different spice level if your sensitive/don't enjoy spice you can choose to have no sauce or choose from the less spicy ones!”

“My son said it was amazing and probably the best Indian and I have to say it was amazing Staff all friendly and brilliant with my little man.”

“Wow! Just ordered a delivery as was feeling unwell and didn't want to cook. I'm SO glad I ordered. Had the Hot and Spicy soup which was comforting and delicious along with the thai red curry. Everything seemed so fresh and tasty. Wanted to ring them up to thank them, but I chickened out. So Thank you So much for a delicious meal;”

“Started going for lunch recently , great condensed lunch menu and really reasonable prices . Food was amazing will be back for lunch a lot!”

“Great price, great owner and most importantly great food.”

“Always order from here, have done for the last 5 years, best price in the area and the quality is great.”

“Good naan bread. Only tried naan bread 3 for £1. Very soft you can use it next day too”

“Great quick lunch from Theresa… home made pie and a salad plus coffee. Very convenient for the hospital. Well worth a visit!”

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

“Absolute top draw pub for match day get together before and after game, Brilliant atmosphere and excellent service, Definitely recommend a visit when in Manchester”

“We booked the Daisyfield for a Confirmation party. They offered a cold buffet and a choice of hot pies. We choose a mixture of both and were very impressed with the high quality, portion sizes and value for money. The children had an absolute ball playing in garden to the rear. There were chickens and rabbits for them to see plus some play equipment. As it was Easter Sunday there was also a DJ and Easter egg hunt. All in all we were made to feel very welcome and great atmosphere. Good time was had by all. Thank you.”

“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!”

“Awesome friendly little boozer, great range of cask and keg plus quality back bar selection. Ran by a lovely couple, sports friendly and also very welcoming to dogs :). Food is banging and great portion size for the price, whole heartedly recommended.”

“This place is a hidden gem! I ordered starter and main from the specials board. Both were delicious, freshly cooked and generous portion sizes. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the prices very reasonable. Bring your own booze was a bonus! Will definitely go back.”

“What an amazing restaurant if your a sushi lover or chicken & beef dishes this is the place to be ! The staff are highly trained, food is prepared & cooked to perfection! Their sushi skills are amazing . The restaurant is in a beautiful place it’s well decorated & easy on the eye ! All on one floor seating is very comfortable & relaxing ! Great for dates , parties & kids to eat here ! They have amazing range of bubble teas & drinks range ! It’s a must to try their food they have a few now & they are all doing very well !”

“I had the most incredible dining experience at The Roaches Lock on Sunday! The food was absolutely delicious. The service was outstanding throughout the meal. The waitress kept checking in with us to see if we required more drinks or needed anything else. I can't wait to come back and try more items from their menu. Definitely a new favourite restaurant for me and my family!”

“Amazing food, excellent friendly customer service, immaculate and clean. I can't Highly recommend The Aashiana enough. Either eat in or take away, the food is delicious and prepared how you want it, just ask for less fat or less salt. The staff will be more than welcoming and more than willing to meet your needs. I love this restaurant, its reasonably priced in a lovely and relaxed environment.”

“The food here is amazing! The jollof rice was especially great, full of flavour and perfectly cooked. The puff puff delight was excellent — soft, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Special shoutout to Oyinda for her great customer service; she was friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. I’ll definitely be coming back!”

“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 !”

“We had a lovely dinner here the other night to celebrate our anniversary and our server was the wonderful Nancy who despite having a full section of tables throughout our entire meal was so attentive and professional. She made us feel so welcome and helped make our celebration so special. We loved our dinner and will return for other special occasions because of the attention to detail Nancy had and how all of her reccomendations hit the mark.”

“I had to post as we had an amazing meal at Porada tonight. We had a party of 5 with one coeliac. Lots of choice on the menu and there was a variety of dishes ordered, everything was amazing especially the Gamberoni Taormina main.”

“First time coming to eat at Jaypur and was immediately greated by the manager and he seemed lovely, the food was amazing and the waitresses were friendly and offered us great customer service. Very nice atmosphere to be around I highly recommend”