Hotspots

Inventive vegetable-forward plates in a calm, leafy Didsbury corner.

Day-boat fish, oysters and a crisp glass of something cold.

Regional Indian cooking with a knockout house dhal and warm naan.

All-day brunch, specialty coffee and the best banana bread in Ancoats.

Modern British comfort food beside the Castlefield canals.

Trolley dim sum and roast meats in the heart of Chinatown.

Rich tonkotsu and spicy miso ramen served until midnight.

Street tacos and frozen margaritas with a lively after-work crowd.

Dry-aged steaks and a marble bar for a proper night out.

Low-and-slow brisket, burnt ends and craft beer on tap.

Hand-rolled pasta and low-intervention wine in a candlelit Ancoats room.

Seasonal small plates and a tight natural wine list, no reservations.