(36 John Dalton Street in Manchester, United Kingdom)

A sophisticated haven in the heart of Manchester’s city centre, Ithaca combines decadent dining with... late night partying and sublime bar lounging. Set over four floors the look is pure chic relaxation, modernism meets glamour in sleek black and glass. Packed with glamorous, young and fashion-forward folk the vibe is see-and-be-seen…and hope that someone notices you’re wearing the hippest new designer. As you might expect from Nasser Laziri, plucked from Zuma and Nozomi the food is globally sourced and always fresh - Japanese style meets a slice of French fine dining. To dine like a true VIP Ithaca is the place to be. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12pm - 12am Executive Chef Paul Day cooked for De Niro by special appointment at Giorgio Armani’s house near Milan. [moreless]

(170 - 172 Cheetham Hill Road in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Kebabish is a fun and laid-back modern Indian restaurant in Manchester's Cheetham Hill Road serving ...healthy and delicious grilled food. The dining room – with ruby walls, leather banquettes and wooden floors – has a cheerful vibe, and the restaurant is ideal for casual catch-ups with friends. The unique halal menu at Kebabish combines a variety of Asian culinary traditions, and includes dishes such as grilled machli – whole grilled fish spiced and served on a sizzling tray; the signature K.O. chicken breast burger – chicken breast marinated in peri peri sauce and flame-grilled; and the roasted lamb leg served on a bed of spicy rice and salad. Kebabish is reasonably priced and you can also bring-your-own wine. Please note, this restaurant is not licenced. However you are welcome to bring your own alcohol. Opening hours: Mon - Thu 12pm - 11pmFri 12pm - MidnightSat 2pm - MidnightSun 1pm - 11pm [moreless]

(1 Picadilly Gardens in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Manchester’s super stylish Kro Bar and Kro 2 have become leaders on the local bar scene, so it’s no ...surprise to find them followed up by this, Kro Piccadilly, which concentrates on the cuisine side of things. Just like its sister bars, Kro Piccadilly is resplendent in Scandanavian design – modern, colourful and just how you wish your flat looked after a trip to Ikea. The bar vibe is still there with all the noise and bustle you could ask for but what we’re really here for is the nearing. We haven’t often come across Danish food on the streets of Manchester but here it is – herrings, meatballs and all. Should the Medister Sausage not take your fancy there are more standard options and amazing Danwiches (that’s a Danish style sandwich to you) to prove it’s not all pickled fish round here. Opening hours: Mon - Thurs: 8am - 11pmFri & Sat: 8am - 2amSun: 8am - 11pm Kro’s catering company offers the country’s first inflatable bar – Kro Pub. [moreless]

( in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Label occupies a prime spot on Manchester's Deansgate strip. Comfy and cool it offers quality servic...e, décor, drinks and food yet is refreshingly attitude-free. Teak parquet flooring, posh leather seating and low-hung lamps move it on several design years from its previous incarnation as Bar Med. The ground floor is a funky bar and dining area. People love eating lunch in the big booths at the front, then from 6pm at the raised section at the back. The British/Med menu is a happy-go-lucky mix of nibbles, sharing plates, salads, mains, sarnies and yummy desserts .Downstairs houses a lively late night lounge and club kitted out in dark wood and textured walls. Lovely fresh cocktails, especially the non-alcoholic and champagne ones. A real crowd pleaser. [moreless]

(123-127 Wilmslow Road, Rusholme in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Lal Qila is on Rusholme’s Curry Mile along Wilmslow Road (Manchester’s answer to Brick Lane). It’s a... large, relatively upmarket restaurant over two floors. The food is best described as Pakistani. Because everything is made to order, your dish can be as spicy or unspicy as you like it - a flexibility much appreciated by the locals, judging by the half Asian, half White British crowd filling the floor. Chef’s specials like the chicken chilli, lamb methi and chicken handi are very popular, as well as his ‘sizzler’ dishes. You’ll find all your traditional curry house favourites too, and accompanying Indian beers. Service is swift from the start when complimentary poppadoms are brought to your table. And the five-sauce chutney try is just 30p a person. Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 12pm - 12am [moreless]

(Fourways House, Hilton Street in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Lamars restaurant occupies a chic, loft-like space in the recently refurbished Fourways House in Man...chester. Exposed brick walls, original iron columns and timber floors accented with red and black designer wallpaper and eccentric lamps give the restaurant an authentic warehouse feel. The bistro-style dining room at Lamars, complete with crisp tablecloths and leather seats, is always bustling with a young creative crowd, and is guaranteed to impress friends, dates or clients. The classic British menu features favourites such as pan fried sea bass served with green lentils, spinach and new potato masala, and the spring Welsh lamb with spinach, buttery swede fondant and creamy mash. Please be aware that last orders for food is 8:30pm at this restaurant. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12pm - 11pm(Last orders for food is 8:30pm) This foxy venue was named after legendary local drag artist Foo Foo La Marr. [moreless]

(The Great Hall, The Trafford Centre in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Las Iguanas has a treat in store for hungry shoppers at Manchester's famous Trafford Centre. Part of... the impressive Great Hall, this colourful, vibrant restaurant and bar gives any meal a guaranteed boost of Latino liveliness! Groovy music, bold colours, fun staff and quirky artefacts all make for an exotic, escapist experience. Served at mosaic-topped tables, a generous menu epitomises the inclusive Latin spirit, fusing Latin, African and Portuguese flavours. Las Iguanas bestsellers include moqueca, a light coconut curry, and Pele's favourite, a lime chicken dish called xinxim. Not that you need to eat a big meal. You're just as likely to find people lounging in the bar over a cocktail and tapas. Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 9am - 12amSun: 10am - 11:30pm [moreless]

(Bow Lane, off Cross Street in Manchester, United Kingdom)

One of the oldest Italian family-run restaurants in Manchester, Leonis Latin Cellar doesn’t just sto...p at the boot of Italy. Embracing new influences to go with their Italian flair, Leonis also offers a range of Spanish tapas as well as some Latin American favourites to their expansive menu. Sourcing the best ingredients for their dishes, all of Leonis steaks come from prime Argentinian beef, their pasta is freshly made daily, and their pizzas are the traditional variety. Their tapas menu is perfect for sharing with a few friends over the extensive wine list, and most bottles are under £20 making it brilliant value. With friendly family-style service, it’s also wonderful for families. Please give 24 hour cancellatiopn notice. Opening hours: Mon - Thurs: 12pm - 2pm & 5pm - 10.30pm Fri & Sat: 12pm - 2pm & 5pm - 11pm Leonis Latin Cellar is one of the oldest family-run Italian restaurants in Manchester. [moreless]

(Bow Lane, Off Cross Street in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Leonis is one of the oldest traditional Italian family run restaurant in Manchester. Due to a wider ...understanding of worldwide cuisine and wines, they've added a broader selection of dishes to the already good menu - Latin American and Spanish recipes for example. Accompanied by a fine selection of wines from the new world, guests are ensured a good night. Sample Dinner menu: Starters Minestrone Soup (v) £3.50 Fresh vegetable soup Funghetti Saltati (v) £4.25 Sautéed mushroom in wine and garlic Coste Di Maiale £4.95 Spare ribs served in a delicious barbecue sauce Bianchetti £4.50 Deep fried whitebait with tartare sauce Calamari Fritti £4.50 Deep fried battered squid served with tartar sauce Paté Della Casa £4.95 Homemade chicken liver paté Tricolore Salad (v) £5.25 Sliced mozzarella, avocado, tomato with a basil and olive oil dressing Avocado and Prawns £5.25 Avocado, prawns and marie rose sauce Antipasto Italiano £6.25 A selection of assorted delicacies - parma ham, prawns in marie rose sauce, salami, tuna bean salad and olives Tonno e Fagioli £4.50 Tuna fish, white beans on salad with a vinaigrette dressing Garlic Bread £2.50 Garlic Bread (tomato) £3.00 Garlic Bread (cheese) £3.50 Bruschetta £3.95 Toasted fresh bread topped with fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic and basil. Main Course Meat Dishes (All our steaks are prime Argentinian beef) Chilli Con Carne £7.95 Beef and kidney beens in traditional Mexican spices, served on a bed of rice Meatballs Alla Napoletana £8.50 Traditional minced beef balls in a Napoli sauce served with spaghetti Estofado de Cordero £9.50 Lamb strips stewed in red wine, garlic, herbs, peas, potatoes, carrots and tomato sauce. Served with rice. Grilled Rib Eye Steak £12.95 Tender rib eye steak cooked to your liking. Grilled Fillet Steak £13.95 Tender fillet steak cooked to your liking. Garnished with mushrooms and tomato. Fillet Steak Rossini £14.95 Sauté beef fillet on a crouton covered in a Maderia sauce topped with home-made pate Leonis Mixed Grill £15.95 each Min 2 person Selection of rib-eye steak, lamb chops, boneless marinated chicken and spicy sausage, served with coriander dip Lamb Chops Rosmarino £9.50 4 lamb chops marinated in rosemary and garlic Chicken Dishes Grilled Chicken Breast £7.95 Boneless breast of chicken gently grilled Estofado De Pollo £7.95 Boneless chicken stewed in white wine, garlic, herbs, peas, potatoes, carrots, tomato sauce. Served with rice Pollo Borracho (Drunken Chicken) £9.50 Tender chicken breast in a sauce of four different liqueurs, cream and pineapple Chicken Skewers £9.95 South American style, grilled chicken chunks, marinated in garlic, oregano and lemon juice served with rice and coriander dip Paella De La Casa £9.50 Rice with succulent pieces of chorizo, chicken, prawns, mussels Pollo Principessa £9.50 Tender chicken breast in a sauce of fresh asparagus cream and white wine Fish Dishes Fresh Poached Fillet of Salmon £8.50 Oven poached, seasoned and slowly cooked Cod Fillet Lightly Battered £7.95 Fresh cod in a light batter served with chips and tartare sauce (Latin American style) Sword Fish £8.95 Lightly buttered, grilled in an olive oil, lemon juice and parsley sauce Fillet of Salmon Riviera £9.95 With prawns, tomato, white wine, garlic and a touch of cream King Prawns Muniere £14.95 7 delicious king prawns in a garlic olive oil, lemon juice and parsley sauce. Served on a bed of rice Fresh Grilled Whole Sea Bass £14.95 Served on or off the bone with a muniere sauce Mixed Platter Pacifico £14.95 each Min 2 person A selection of fresh grilled salmon, battered cod, 4 king prawns and deep fried calamari, served with rice and muniere sauce Pizza Napoli (v) £6.50 Tomato and mozzarella cheese Leonis £6.95 With cheese, spicy beef and onions Calzone £7.50 Folded pizza filled with mozzarella, pepperoni sausage, mushrooms,ham, topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese Calabrese £6.95 With tomato, cheese, hot pepperoni sausage and oregano Vegetariana (v) £6.95 With tomato, cheese, mushrooms, onions, peppers, olives, herbs and garlic Marinara £7.50 With tomato, cheese, oregano, tuna, prawns, anchovies and olives Pizza Kiev £7.95 Folded pizza with tomato, cheese, chicken, spinach, garlic and olive oil Pizza Di Salumi £8.50 Tomato, cheese, sliced parma ham, salami topped with rocket leaves and parmesan shavings Children¹s Pizza £5.50 Cheese, tomato and 2 toppings Pasta Penne Piccanti (v) £6.50 Penne pasta with tomato, basil, chilli sauce and garlic Cannelloni Ripieni £7.50 Rolled pasta with mince beaf meat and spinach filling, topped with tomato and béchamel sauce Spaghetti Bolognese £6.95 Spaghetti with meat, tomato and basil sauce Tortelloni Verdi (v) £7.50 Pasta filled with spinach, ricotta cheese in a gorgonzola cheese and cream sauce Lasagna Al Forno £7.50 Fresh layers of pasta in bolognese sauce, topped with tomato and béchamel sauce Gnocchi O' Sole Mio £6.95 Potato dumplings in a tomato sauce, minced meat with a touch of cream Penne All' Amatriciana £7.25 Penne pasta tossed with bacon, mushrooms, onions, tomato and basil Fettuccine Riccione £7.50 Noodles tossed in cream, smoked salmon, prawns and tomato sauce Linguine Pescatore £8.50 Thin flat pasta in a sauce of king prawns, mussels, tuna and tomatoes Spaghetti Carbonara £7.50 Spaghetti with bacon, cream and egg Children¹s Portions £5.50 Half portion Salads Tomato and Onion Salad £1.90 Mixed Side Salad £2.50 Greek Salad £2.95 Rocket & Parmesan Salad £3.25 Side Dishes Chips £1.95 Selection of 3 Vegetables and Potatoes £2.50 Spinach in Garlic and Olive Oil £2.50 Rosemary & Garlic New Potatoes £2.25 Separate Sauce £2.50 Peppered sauce (cream, brandy, black pepper corns) Pizzaiola sauce (tomato, olives, capers, red wine onion and garlic) A la crème sauce (cream mushroom and white wine) [moreless]

(Manchester235, The Great Northern, Watson Street in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Entry to Linen situated inside Manchester235 is via membership. Membership to Manchester235 is compl...usary, yet complimentary and available immediately on production of a valid photo driving licence or passport. Over 18' s only.Set in Manchester’s very first luxury gaming, dining and music venue, members only restaurant Linen couldn’t be further from the typical cheesy Las Vegas restaurant you might expect. Beautifully designed, Linen is elegant, classy and attractive with a sexy, boudoir feel thanks to gorgeous wallpaper, Louis-style seating and a bright, relaxed atmosphere. The food here is of an exceptionally high quality, changing monthly to reflect the seasons and fusing traditional British ingredients with classic French ideas to produce a mouth watering selection of dishes which will impress any food fanatic. Entry to Linen situated inside Manchester235 is via membership. Membership to Manchester235 is complusary, yet complimentary and available immediately on production of a valid photo driving licence or passport. Over 18' s only. Opening hours: Tue - Sat 6pm - 11pmClosed Sun & Mon The chandelier in Manchester235’s Boardroom cost a glittering £150,000 [moreless]