The 30 Best Unique restaurant experience in Manchester

“Family-run restaurant close to the Windmill Pub. Good mediterranean food and friendly service not licenced but you can bring your own bottle saving money”

“AMAZING HIGHLY RECOMMEND... 8 of us adults and children went on a Thursday evening it was fabulous. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food is gorgeous, tasty, hot, and loads of choice. Plenty of desserts. Clean and beautifully decorated. Great value for money.”

“Tried the Jollof Rice and Oha Soup with my Ethiopian friend. We both loved it!”

“Desi Style Takeaway in Manchester is an absolute gem for anyone craving real Desi comfort food. The flavours are spot-on — rich, aromatic, and perfectly balanced. You can really taste the freshness in every dish. Their biryani is one of the best in town — full of flavour and cooked to perfection. The grilled items, especially the seekh kebabs and chicken tikka, are juicy and full of that smoky, traditional taste. The naan is always fresh and soft, just the way it should be. Service is quick and friendly, and the portions are generous for the price. It’s clear the team takes pride in serving proper Desi-style food, not watered-down versions. If you’re in Manchester and craving authentic Desi takeaway, this place should be at the top of your list!”

“Went out for dinner last night at Bodega and was absolutly blown away by the quality of the food!! Highly recommend the Spicy Chicken Wings, Lamb dishes and the Muscles. Service was really friendly and the food came in good time. Can't wait to go back again and try some more of the dishes. 10/10!”

“My partner and I had a wonderful evening at Borage. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming and Veronika runs the dining room with warmth and efficiency. The food is superb with first class flavours and presentation accompanied by excellent wine. All of this at incredibly affordable prices makes it an experience not to be missed! Congratulations to the whole team!!”

“Good nandos this, always ready to cater for late arrivals and none booked. Nandos food is what it is. Nice quiet place for it. Staff were lovely.”

“Food was amazing, Our server Keesha was very fast and polite. 5 stars from me, definitely coming back again.”

“Great restaurant with great service. The boss is nice and handsome, and will continue to visit next time.”

“Great location to go out with family and friends. There are lots of activities where you can enjoy the evenings or the weekend.”

“Went here with my daughter who had booked us an afternoon tea. Great value and really enjoyed it. A cocktail was included in the price also and our visit coincided with perfect timing for 2 for 1 cocktails. Good location as right near to Deansgate train station. Waitress/bar staff were very helpful, friendly and attentive.”

“Came for bottomless brunch with the girls, drinks were replenished promptly and cocktails and drinks within the prosecco menu were really good quality compared to other bottomless brunch locations. Everyone on the table were able to pick specific bottomless brunch menus meaning we could have choose whether we wanted the cocktail or prosecco menu, which meant everyone was happy. Staff were attentive and friendly and nothing was too much of an ask. FOOD … WOW! The food was incredible, piping hot and really good portions! We’ve already booked our next visit! Highly recommend!”

“2nd time we have been here visiting Manchester, we weren't disappointed. The food is amazing,good portions and reasonably priced. Especially for a station restaurant. A visit is a must. The cocktails were fantastic too. Overall, brilliant food, brilliant friendly and helpful staff and very clean. Great place. The pictures are just the starters with cocktails.”

“UPDATE. This is definitely the best Indian in Darwen. Although not on the menu, they do do a cauliflower side and tonight I even took my own aubergine. The food is always delicious and plentiful and the service is top notch. Toilets not quite finished but getting there. I wish they would bring the bill with the Bailey's. PREVIOUS We went there last night, Wednesday, at 5.30 for a change from our usual Sunday venue. We were warmly welcomed and served drinks (two pints of Cobra). The heating was on. We ordered three poppadoms (which came with a far too big a pickle tray), 2 mains from their chefs recommended specials with a vegetable rice, a garlic and cheese naan and a portion of onion bahjis. It was absolutely delicious, faultless and plentiful. Giving The Akash a run for its money? Most certainly at £42.00 with complimentary Bailey's. The decor is lovely. Miminalistic muted greys with the colourful paintings as a beautiful contrast. Not too bright. The service was discreet and professional. Not overly friendly. Downside? The toilets reaĺly do need attention to finish the refurbishment. Thank you. We will return very soon. Looking forward to their Sunday buffet which they said, is coming soon.”

“Domino’s pizzas are perfect for pizza lovers of all ages. Cheese melts perfectly and toppings are fresh. Crust options suit different preferences. Delivery is fast and packaging is neat. Sides like garlic bread and pasta are a bonus. Menu caters to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Offers make it affordable. Perfect for movie nights or casual meals. Consistent quality every time. Highly recommended.”

“Amazing food and a relaxed atmosphere. Food is good quality and reasonably priced around £15-25 per person. The loona rice was my absolute favourite... highly recommend it. I have been with my family and then again with my friends for a chilled evening. The owner was lovely and attentive and ensured we were were well looked after. Great authentic lebanese restaurant.”

“I think it is the best mediterrenian restaurant in rushlome. It is a new restaurant with authentic nice syrian decore. Staff very friendly and delicious food. I tried the kofta plate which was amazing and big enough to be sqtisfied (~11£). Also i tried their open buffet on weekends morning which contains lots of nicely prepqred food (mankoush, fatte, fool, sa7lab..) dont miss the tamarind its also very delicious. If you are passing by rushlome, be sure not to miss it.”

“If I were to describe Manjaros in a nutshell, I'd say it was Nandos with a twist. There are a few different options from the traditional grilled chicken which are worth trying. The prices are steep, but the portions are very large and you need to have a very large appetite to finish your plate completely! You also get enough seating for large groups as well as proper table service with waiters and everything - something which really sets the experience apart. Look out for the excellent discounts that may pop up from time to time, making this place incredibly good value. If you enjoy this sort of cuisine, I suggest you give it a shot. It's well worth it. Oh, and it can get quite busy so to avoid disappointment make sure you call up and reserve a table before visiting.”

“Lovely cafe, a little expensive but lots of choice and lovely meals. Ice cream on the ground floor too!”

“The property management are always so friendly and helpful, there is often maintenance with shared facilities but they are always quick to act”

“Very unique and beautiful city. Shame that we only had a limited time to explore this place. Still worth having a bus Sightseeing tour.”

“This is our local Domino's and they always do a great job. M.Tahir, or delivery driver had our order here extremely quickly. Very pleased with the service, thank you!”

“Great service, very friendly. Lovely range of food for all dietary requirements, plus some really healthy options. I had the Shitake Mushroom Ramen which Mohammed made and it was DELICIOUS! Also had the Kombucha to drink which was really nice. I will go again next time I'm in the area.”

“I hosted my engagement party there as they have halls downstairs and upstairs. From the staff, management and owners everyone was so incredibly helpful and friendly. Even dealing with last minute changes they were flexible and professional. Overall I had an amazing experience with a very reasonable price. The food was delicious with plenty of options and the hall was set out beautifully as requested and planned. I would highly recommend Karims restaurant for hosting an event or as a restaurant.”

“Warm chocolate fondant was so rich and tasted amazing, definitely recommend this if you have a sweet tooth like I do”

“Me and my mum went to zizzi on a Sunday afternoon ( expecting it to be busy but pleasantly surprised and was quiet plus school holidays) I had a free birthday meal to use and have been meaning to go to zizzi for a while so perfect opportunity Prior to going already knew what I was getting the vegan aubergine meatball pizza and 6 layer lasagna ( both cooked to perfection and went very well together!) The pizza had a spicy kick , super thin base and delicious toppings while the lasagna had a unique layers with a rich tomato sauce , pesto and crispy kale ( if seen in supermarkets and been tempted to buy from the freezer but glad I had in store ) The service was professional, welcoming and super good with allergens , overall a great time and highly recommend For families , dates , solo the perfect meal that’s reasonably priced , have a range of offers and deals plus if you get the app get perkz like this so the bill was 1/2 price and came to 2 for 1 on mains plus had a cider”