The Grumpy Baker
A renowned dark kitchen specialising in cheesecake but preparing a range of incredible and unique desserts.
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Topkapi Palace
Arguably Manchester’s most iconic Turkish restaurant, serving authentic kebabs, salads and more for over 40 years
Rustica
Beloved Manchester institution serving satisfying sandwiches and cheap cuppas, treasured for its friendly service.
My Greek Street Food
Authentic Greek wraps, skewers and more served with passion, flair and familial love.
Al Qaza
Providing a fusion of exquisite shisha flavours along with desserts, milkshakes and mocktails
Rack Arndale Market
Fresh sandwiches, grilled cheese melts and cakes made using only the highest quality ingredients.
Yard Burgers
Sale’s worst kept secret; patties, buns and toppings with a difference served from a shipping container
Homeboys Pizza
48 hour dough meets toppings inspired by southern Italy and the US East Coast.
Al-Madina
Serving incredible curries for over 20 years
MIRA
Serving 'Cuzzetiello' and focaccia sandwiches inside Macclesfield Picturedrome.
The Grubfellas
From dark kitchen to fast food eatery renowned for exceptional patties and unique sauces.
XiongQi Hot Pot
Specialists in traditional, Chinese Hot Pot in Manchester’s bustling Chinatown
Post Box Shawarma
Shawarma gem serving secret-marinated meats in authentic Iraqi samoons.
Maida Grill House
Laidback curry cafe known for Indian and Pakistani grill favourites and standard-setting rice and three
Ceresis
Authentic Italian takeaway serving square cut pizza Romana
Go Falafel Deansgate
Vegan street food spot serving tasty falafel and fresh ingredients with colourful salad boxes
Today Restaurant
Small but mighty restaurant serving next level samoon and world-class shawarma
Rhythm & Spice
Authentic Jamaican dishes prepared and served as they should be — with Pineapple punch and a warm atmosphere
What’s Your Flava
Tiny, graffitied shack serving the best of island cuisine.
BANGA Curries
Superb, authentic Indian cooking, chilled and ready to heat at home with a rotating monthly menu
Gooey Kiosk at Ducie Street Warehouse
A dessert lover’s dream hidden in one of Manchester’s best all-day hangout spots.
Hustle Burger
Oldham’s original smashed patty emporium, and still its best, is home to the Donner Philly Cheese
What The Pitta
Fast food spot known for vegan döner kebabs.
Kurdistan Restaurant
Nostalgic dining in 70s-style decor with heartwarming wood-fired lamb specialties, wrapped in freshly baked naan
Gyros Street
Gyros Street is a Greek street food spot serving delicious gyros on the Oxford Road foodie corridor
Desert Island Dumplings
Vegan and vegetarian fusion dumplings that go well beyond the usual fillings.
Burgerism
Made-to-order smashed burgers, fried chicken and sides using carefully sourced ingredients
Chapati Cafe
Cafe serving up tasty, homemade Indian food with a Gujarati influence.
Chit ‘n’ Chaat Rusholme
Vibrant veggie street food, offering a melange of dosas, chaats, and the ultimate grilled Bombay sandwich
Fat Pat’s
Unmarked hatch down a city centre back street serving next-level sub sandwiches with a charitable mindset.
Red Marrakech
Homely cafe crammed and a true hidden gem, with classic tajines and heady Arabic stews, all cooked in the back
Zaxxfried
Fried chicken specialist with all homemade sauces, and the home of iconic fried Oreos.
Afghan Cuisine
Restaurant and takeaway serving fresh kebabs
Paratha Hut
Buttery parathas and flavourful accompaniments with unbeatable value in a simple and unassuming setting
Al Jazeera
Afghani charcoal cuisine amidst the backdrop of classic European football.
Viet Shack Arndale
Popular counter-serve eatery serving traditional Vietnamese street food
Manchester Fresh Shawarma
Kurdish takeaway serving generous helpings of quality lamb and chicken in housemade Iraqi samoon bread
Chit ‘n’ Chaat
Vibrant veggie street food, offering a melange of dosas, chaats, and the ultimate grilled Bombay sandwich.
Listo Burrito
Casual Mexican-Tex Mex restaurant and takeaway specialising in slow cooked meat fillings and fresh hot sauces
Chakalaka
South African bar and kitchen serving up a true taste of the Cape
Big Licks
A sweet emporium specialising in artisanal ice cream, homemade cookie dough and cakes, alongside succulent burgers and tender chicken
Triple B
Halal New York-style bagels, loaded with salt beef and pastrami, alongside goofie fries and milkshakes.
Popchop Curry House
Hong Kong-style takeaway with a signature pork dish ranking among the best you’ll find this side of Kowloon Bay.
Ciaooo Loaded Garlic Bread
From irresistible starter to the main event, this spot’s all about garlic bread topped with all manner of Italian delicacies.
Chips @ No.8
Award-winning fish and chip shop using the freshest ingredients and famed for their beef-dripping fries
Siam Smiles
City centre restaurant serving up authentic Thai street food, beer and wine in a relaxed atmosphere.
Luna
Al fresco shisha lounge
Kim’s Kitchen
Home-from-home for many of South Manchester’s musicians and artists, think hearty English and Caribbean food, great drinks and unique vibes