Manchester Restaurant Guide
Atlas Bar
In 1990 Atlas was one of the pioneers of the new café/bars in Manchester and has continued to lead the movement since. No great culinary tours de force here but plenty of good wholesome food like soups, filled ciabatta and a wide variety of salads.
- Address: 376 Deansgate, Castlefield, Manchester, M3 4LY (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Modern
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A
B Lounge at The Bridge
- Address: 58 Bridge Street, Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2RJ (Map)
- Cuisine(s): British
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £21.00, Dinner: £30.00
Bacchanalia
Bacchanalia is a Greek word that means a gathering of people who are eating, drinking and having a good time, and the eponymous restaurant offers exactly that. It serves modern English dishes with the Mediterranean twist in a peaceful location making it a perfect spot for business people and shoppers alike.
- Address: 15-17 Chapel Walks, Manchester, M2 1HN (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Mediterranean, Modern British
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £16.00, Dinner: £24.00
Bar 38 Pavillion
It is indeed hard not to notice Bar 38 in Manchester, housed as it is in a striking triangular wedge shaped building made of steel and glass. Inside, it gets even more interesting, as by day this seems to be just the place to enjoy some delicious sandwiches, wraps, burgers or even a classic Ploughman's.
- Address: Great Northern Wearhouse, Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5GP (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Modern British
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £14.00, Dinner: £20.00
Barbirolli
- Address: 31-33 Lower Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3WS (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Mediterranean, Modern British
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £14.00, Dinner: £24.00
Barca
Where Atlas started Barca has led on and this fashionable and chic canalside bar/café is definitely one of the places to be. Some of the hottest cocktails in town await you and the notable food is of a type which is incidental to the general level of enjoyment and avoids being obsessive.
- Address: Catalan Square, Castlefield, Manchester, M3 4LZ (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Fusion, International
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £22.00
Beefeater - Heaton Park
The new-look Beefeater Grill range of restaurants, owned by the well established firm of Whitbread has transformed over time into what is now predominantly a cooking platform for chargrill. The restaurants are warm, modern and stylish, with low lighting and contemporary artwork.
- Address: Middleton Road, Crumpsall, Manchester, M8 6NP (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Grill, Pub
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £11.00, Dinner: £25.00
Bella Italia Manchester Arndale
Bella Italia Manchester Arndale is a restaurant that pulsates with Italian style and fashion, where the day starts with breakfast, not least the Inglese, the familiar bacon, sausage, mushroom, tomato and fried or scrambled eggs and sauteee potatoes with ciabatta toast so beloved of hearty eaters seeking a good start to the day, particularly when they don't have to prepare it.
- Address: Unit R8, Arndale Shopping Centre, Manchester, M4 3AQ (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Italian
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £27.00
Bella Italia Manchester Deansgate
Bella Italia Manchester Deansgate is a restaurant that pulsates with Italian style and fashion, where the day starts with breakfast, not least the Inglese, the familiar bacon, sausage, mushroom, tomato and fried or scrambled eggs and sauteee potatoes with ciabatta toast so beloved of hearty eaters seeking a good start to the day, particularly when they don't have to prepare it.
- Address: 92-96 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2QG (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Italian
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £27.00
Bella Italia Manchester Piccadilly
Bella Italia Manchester Piccadilly is a restaurant that pulsates with Italian style and fashion, where the day starts with breakfast, not least the Inglese, the familiar bacon, sausage, mushroom, tomato and fried or scrambled eggs and sauteee potatoes with ciabatta toast so beloved of hearty eaters seeking a good start to the day, particularly when they don't have to prepare it.
- Address: 11-13 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 1LY (Map)
- Cuisine(s): Italian
- Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £27.00
