Manchester

Teppanyaki is a staple of Japanese cuisine, a way of cooking using an iron griddle. At Sapporo Teppanyaki, the chefs will entertain you with a show as they prepare your meal in front of your very eyes. To complete your Japanese experience, sake and Japanese cocktails, beers and whiskeys are to be found on the drinks menu.

Corn Exchange is a stunning, renovated Grade II listed building at the very heart of Manchester, housing 13 restaurants serving a variety of high-quality world cuisine. With options including Greek, German, Italian, Indian, British, Pan Asian and Vietnamese cuisines, there’s something to suit every taste. With neighbours including Manchester Victoria Station, Manchester Arena, the National Football Museum, Selfridges and Manchester Cathedral, Corn Exchange's location is perfect for exploring the city’s most popular sights.

TNQ is an independent neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of Manchester's Northern Quarter, led by head chef Anthony Fielden. Served in a relaxed and stylish dining room, famous for its exposed wooden floor and grand windows showcasing the iconic Smithfield Fish Markets. Bold and thought-provoking contemporary British cuisine is crafted using only the finest seasonal ingredients the British Isles has to offer.

Australasia opens via a glass pyramid on The Avenue in Spinningfields, leading down to a white‑washed, softly lit subterranean dining space. Modern Australian cuisine takes the lead here, with Japanese, Korean and Southeast Asian influences appearing across sushi, sashimi, robata-grilled meats and small plates. Cocktails are as considered as the food, with options like the smoky “Osaka Smoke” alongside wines and Japanese spirits.

Vermilion & Cinnabar is a huge three-storey Asian fantasy wonderland that includes a restaurant, cocktail lounge, and club. The kitchen serves a mix of dishes, from tandoori king prawns and Thai‑style whole sea bass to rich curries and sushi‑influenced plates, and you can enjoy them in a stylish setting made up of velvet booths, bold lighting, and décor that blends Asian motifs with club-house glamour. Upstairs, Cinnabar hosts DJs and cocktails, with semi-private cocoon booths that make it a popular spot for drinks late into the night.

Zouk Tea Bar & Grill brings a modern, energetic take on Indian and Pakistani cooking to Manchester, blending bold flavours with a surprisingly health-conscious approach. The menu ranges from comforting Lahori classics to show-stopping Sajji roasts (whole lamb leg or chicken slow-roasted in spices and served with rich gravy and crisp potatoes) alongside seafood dishes and changing regional specials that keep regulars coming back.

Head to award-winning Italian Don Giovanni on St Peter's Square for hand-crafted cocktails, a superb lunch menu, and pre-theatre dining that will start your evening on a high. Situated in the heart of Manchester's theatre strip, Don Giovanni is the city's oldest Italian restaurant and has been feeding the public for over 30 years. It is perfectly positioned for the Palace Theatre, Opera House, Manchester Central, Bridgewater Hall, and many other city centre attractions. Showcasing freshness and quality first, Don Giovanni integrates traditional Italian culture into every dish with homemade pizza, bread, pasta and desserts created freshly in-house.

Hawksmoor Manchester is a British steakhouse and cocktail bar located in a late Victorian courthouse on Deansgate. Their menu revolves around the best ingredients they can find, whether it be beef from ethically-reared, grass-fed native cattle, sustainable seafood from around the British coast, or seasonal fruits and vegetables. This is accompanied by a list of carefully selected wines, original cocktails, and beers brewed locally in the North West.

A laid-back and inexpensive place with long tables and benches, Tampopo is a great option when you're looking for a quick bite to eat. Asian flavours fill the menu, with options such as noodles, curries and stir-fries.

Located on Manchester’s most prestigious street, Deansgate, Evuna is a Spanish tapas bar and wine house serving classic tapas, full meals and an extensive selection of Spanish wines. The “pescado a la sal” (sea bass baked in rock salt and tableside‑filleted) is one of their signature dishes, alongside favourites like croquetas, calamares, patatas bravas, and of course, paella. Evuna also operates as a wine merchant, stocking a range of imported Spanish wines by the bottle or case for those who want to take a taste of Spain home.