The 30 Best Local favourites in Manchester

“This is an absolute treat! Instead of being in France due to industrial action, we sought to bring France to us and so glad we did. The food was high quality and in comfortable surroundings. Steak tartare as good as I have ever had (minus the egg yolk, because this in Britain!). A touch on the pricey side, but in this particular case, you do get what you pay for. Very good”

“Had a impromptu lunch date at this cafe and it was wonderful! the atmosphere was relaxing and very welcoming. The staff are warm and helpful ,we had to a make dietary request and they accommodated it and it wasn't any bother. cafe is beautifully decorated and very comfortable, they have different types of chairs which was a life saver for my back! Absolutely loved the food , a little expensive I would say but definitely worth it , best BBQ chicken cheese toastie I've had and the salad that accompanied it was gorgeous. Just what was need on a hot day. I would definitely recommend this place !”

“The staff was kind. Good location. Lots of options. Reasonably priced. Great service.”

“Very good pizzas and service as always. I'm a regular to this Domino's and can't fault them. Friendly staff and good service.”

“Lovely butty & service. Thank you”

“I bought a lovely, quality dress online for a fair price. It was shipped promptly with a nice note! I hope to be able to visit the shop in person one day, but meanwhile will enjoy perusing the "racks" online and will definitely be a return customer. Thank you!”

“That's the best pub in the area. So clean toilet, exemplary services . Everybody feels so comfortable. Nice and quiet. Very recommended.”

“fantastic place, been here twice in the past 2 months. gave my boyfriend free tiramisu”

“OMG! What a finding this place was for me! It's been a while that I was looking for a delicious and well-served English breakfast! The food is absolutely delicious, the place is really cleaner than most of places I've been to. Great place, great price and amazing food ❤️ I hope you enjoy it!!”

“We booked initially for 10 people but then added an extra 9. The restaurant were very accommodating and did everything to ensure we had the best night. We pre-ordered our food so everything was ready together - one of our party even said how great it was doing the pre-order so we could just enjoy our evening. We were celebrating a 50th birthday and were able to put up a banner and take balloons. The staff were all so friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Now onto the food- which was delicious. All dishes were presented well and were very fresh and tasty - which is how I expect Mediterranean food to be. The mixed grill was cooked perfectly and from what the rest of the party said - their dishes were amazing too. I would highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be going back. Massive thanks to Mina who did a fantastic job of looking after us.”

“Absolutely love the food here always fresh and delicious.We always order the extra spicy king prawn fried rice and it never fails always satisfying!We always dine in but you can also take out.I would very much recommend this place. The two lady who work there are very lovely and friendly. It's my favourite thai place.”

“Was excited to visit Hea as I'd seen it last time I went to Prestwich but had already eaten at the makers market. We finally went on the weekend and it didn't disappoint! It's a small cafe so you might not find a seat quickly as when we went it was busy, but luckily the table in the window was available. There's lots to choose from on the menu such as Hong Kong style sandwiches, toast, and street food, as well as Hong Kong tea, coffee and bubble tea (but there are also normal teas and coffees). We ordered the ham and egg sandwich, satay steak sandwich and pistachio toast. Unfortunately some of the wraps are limited to summer months but we hope to try those next time. The wait was a bit long as it was busy, but it was worth the wait!! All very tasty and reasonably priced, especially if you go for the set menu. I definitely want to come back and try everything else!”

“What a lovely cafe , served by a very pleasant lady. Quality of food excellent,tables very clean.”

“Had the full English breakfast as did hubbie - quality ingredients, non greasy, cooked to perfection. Daughter had steak baguette and sil salmon with scrambled eggs. All of the food was delicious, served hot and well presented. Service good and considering the quality / portion sizes good value.”

“Always a great time. Knowledgeable and friendly staff with a great atmosphere.”

“*Great VEGAN croissant selection!! Great little deli serving a range of intresting and delicious products from Europe and local areas. The croissants are amazing and have many to choose from (multiple vegan pastries too!)”

“We booked a table online for 10/9/25 and mentioned we would be bringing our well behaved dog.. Absolutely wonderful dining experience. The service was fantastic. The food was absolutely delicious. The owner?/chef came and checked everything was ok and had a chat. We will definitely be back. Doggo was very welcomed too... much appreciated. Thank you team Swan.”

“Absolutely fabulous night watching the production of 'Dad's Army'. Characters were so true to TV adaptation. Singing WW2 songs in the audience really added to the ambience.”

“Just bought a pair of opal earrings to match a pendant bought as a Xmas present. Owners couldn't have been more helpful, really take their time in showing you options and letting you make your own mind up. Even had some new earring backs to ensure they can't be lost. Highly recommended, and will continue to use. Even witnessed the owner 'repair' a carriage clock that just needed the connections cleaning FOC, another shop would have easily charged for the same 'repair'”

“Marie and Phoebe were fantastic hosts and made our Anniversary even more special. The food is top notch. Drinks were good. Will go again.”

“OMG what a great night had by our family and friends . Superb food , all the dishes were hot and SO tasty. Really enjoyed the wine too . Definitely the best tapas I have had in memory. The staff were very attentive and helpful. I'm looking forward to our next visit . Ok more photos from our 2nd visit and not disappointed great food again lovely atmosphere and staff .”

“We had gone for a beautiful walk in this village and came across this beautiful restaurant. Unknowingly we went there without booking a table but the hospitality was amazing. The food was top notch with amazing presentation. Loved the food especially the lamb chops and jerk chicken. Recommend this place.”

“Best sandwich shop in South Manchester by a mile, have been coming here for well over 10 years. Lynn and the team are fantastic, always happy to see you. The food is outstanding and exceptionaly good value. I HIGHLY reccomend a Shark Special with bacon, although I've tried nearly all the menu over the years and there is not a single item I didn't enjoy. Do call ahead for quick pickup, it is busy between 11.30-2.”

“From placing the order with a lovely lady on the phone to collecting our delicious Chinese, this is one of the best Chinese meals we've ever had. The prices were amazing, the taste was incredible (we had 2 Dim Sum platters, a chow mein and a special fried rice, all for just £26.60) So excited to have a new fave takeaway!”

“Really good food very friendly atmosphere the owner and staff are amazing”

“Good food, didn't take long for it to arrive. Can pay by either cash or bank transfer (not card) highly recommend Lenny's large breakfast yummy”

“The best pub in the area! Great food and beer.”

“Saturday 8th June 2024 Today, I had a good fortune to be in this grand little real ale micropub This pub had some excellent quaint beers on from small breweries. There were good local followers of real ale beers. The staff/owners were really good and knew their real ales. There was also a smashing quiet real ale outdoors drinking area at the rear of the pub. The best real ale pub in Hazel Grove by far”

“Worth every minute of the afternoon trip from Piccadilly to this cracking area for beer shops both takeaway and drink on premises. Staff very friendly thou shame it was an all London tap takeover”