(Radisson Edwardian, Peter Street in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Manchester’s Radisson Edwardian is home to a new kind of hotel restaurant, Opus One. Appealing to t...he young and trendy as well as those simply after good food in attractive surroundings, the theatrical, almost oriental, interior boasts high ceilings, sumptuous seating and glamorous wallcoverings in red velvet and antique gold. Always lively and buzzing the restaurant is a place to see and be seen and the wonderful modern British food puts paid to any ideas that Opus One might be all style over substance. Head Chef David Sharp blends exciting new flavours with traditional ingredients to make a familiar but exotic menu with true panache. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 6:30pm - 10:30pm [moreless]

(197 Upper Chorlton Road in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Multi-award-winning Palmiro restaurant in Manchester landed on the scene, generated massive buzz, wo...n Best Newcomer from Manchester City Life and never looked back. Set in a former car accessories shop in Whalley Range, this starkly minimalist dining room features natural pigments, authentic 1950’s seating and, er, that’s about it. The New Italian cooking is the thing here, a short, simple, seasonal, regional Italian trattoria-style menu featuring some ingredients sent by the owner’s father from Venice. One of the signature dishes is Sarde in Saor, a Venetian dish of grilled sardines layered with shredded onion, an agrodolce flavour. The wine list highlights imaginative new winemakers from Italy. Lively ambience at weekends. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 6pm - 10:30pmSat & Sun 12pm - 10:30pm Venetian Owner Stefano Bagnoli is a hot proponent of the slow food movement – ask him. [moreless]

(45-47 Faulkner Street in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Pan Asia marries the different cultures of orient with the style and sophistication of ultra modern ...Manchester. This busy restaurant, serving a wide variety of Asian cuisine, is well worth a visit. Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Malaysian and Vietnamese delicacies all feature on the continually changing menu. The beautiful interior is modern and quirky and has been changed with the help of a feng shui expert. Opening hours: M-F noon-midnight, Sa noon-1am, Su noon-11:30pm [moreless]

(Northern Quarter, 58 Lever Street in Manchester, United Kingdom)

This exciting and energetic Brazilian restaurant in Manchester's Northern Quarter is a must for seri...ous meat-lovers. Pau Brasil is a traditional Brazilian Churracaria, or steak house, which serves succulent cuts of meat – including poultry, beef, pork and fish - prepared by their in-house artisans served with your choice of salad, rice, beans or potatoes, and carved at your table. The colourful dining room at Pau Brasil, with sculptural lamps and vibrant artworks, is always buzzing with a carnivorous crowd, and is popular for parties and celebrations. The restaurant regularly hosts live Brazilian Forró music, and the bar has an excellent cocktail list. We highly recommend Pau Brasil's killer caipirinhas. Please note - this restaurant does not take toptable bookings for Fridays and Saturdays.Last orders for food are at 10:30pm everyday. Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 12pm - 12am [moreless]

(Blackfriars Street, Renaissance Manchester Hotel in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Scottish inspired Robbie's have combined the finest ingredients to create a superb steakhouse - a fi...rst for the city centre of Manchester. The superb à la carte menu offers the best steaks in the area, and Robbie's bar following from its Scottish ethos - stocks over 30 of the finest single malts, all sourced from the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Robbie's drams' menu is a delight in itself... Opening hours: Daily for breakfast, lunch & dinner [moreless]

(81 King Street in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Room Manchester opened it doors at the end of 2005. Situated on 81 King Street in the centre of the ...commercial and shopping district the restaurant and bar overlook this very famous shopping street from its first floor position. A unique mix of antique and retro makes this a stunning place to enjoy a Room dining experience. The restaurant can cater for up to 120 diners and the bar up to 70. Room Manchester is perfect for business lunch, a shoppers retreat or just to drop in for a cocktail or a coffee. At night the restaurant comes alive with an evening brasserie atmosphere that you would expect within any cosmopolitan city and Manchester is no exception. Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 12pm - 10pmSat: 5pm - 11pmSun: Closed [moreless]

(96 Bury Old Road, Cheetham Village in Manchester, United Kingdom)

San Rocco in Cheetham Village, situated in a modern corner building on the Bury Old Road, is part of... the successful San Rocco Italian restaurant chain. With large arched windows, wooden floors, potted plants and bright orange feature walls, the restaurant is a laid-back and cosy place for meals with friends and family. Favourite dishes include the Cannelloni alla Romana – pasta filled with spinach, ricotta and minced beef; the Pizza Diavola with spicy salami, onions and chilli oil; and the Anatra Arrosta – a crispy roasted half duck with caramelised apples, sultanas and a Calvados sauce. San Rocco boasts a stylish bar ideal for pre-dinner drinks as well as an excellent Italian-led wine list. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12pm - 2:30pm & 6pm - 11pm [moreless]

(Dolefield, Crown square in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Asked to mentally picture an Indian restaurant, few of us would imagine anything quite as bold and g...orgeous as Manchester’s Shimla Pinks. Part of a trusted chain established in 1989, this fun, funky eaterie is decked with modern furniture and art, has comfy sofa seating areas and is awash with natural light. Mixed with all this modernity are the traditional Indian values of hospitality and service. Black-clad staff are friendly, hip and helpful. A well written menu lists an enticing mix of traditional (thalis, jalfrezi, passanda), less well known (harrey masaley ka gosht) and earthy North Indian tandoori dishes - all served with fragrant basmati rice, salad, mint yoghurt sauce. Delicious. Nice vegetarian choices, and good value lunch options. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 3pm & 5:30pm - 11pmSat & Sun 5pm - 11pm [moreless]

(The Stock Exchange, 4 Norfolk Street in Manchester, United Kingdom)

This classy restaurant is widely recognised as one of Manchester’s best Italians. It occupies the fi...ne Old Stock Exchange building whose magnificent 50-foot domed ceiling and original marble features create instant atmosphere. Sophisticated and relatively expensive, it’s cheaper at lunchtime when there are good fixed-price menus. Stock’s food reflects the best of southern Italian cooking – hearty, inventive and full of robust flavours. A starter of thinly-sliced two-month-aged boned rolled shoulder of pork served with buffalo mozzarella and spiced olives is a delicious example. Another is veal loin steak on a bed of spinach with gorgonzola and cream, perfectly matched with your pick from the award-winning wine list. Jazz duos, trios and quartets play to an appreciative audience on Friday nights from 8pm. Please be aware that on Saturday evenngs this restaurant only accepts bookings up to 6:30pm Opening hours: Mon - Sat 12pm - 2.30pm & 5pm - 10pm [moreless]

(49 Leftbank, Irwell Square, Spinningfields in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Overlooking the River Irwell, Strada is located in the trendy Spinningfields development in Manchest...er. This popular Italian restaurant chain is famous for its authentic handmade pizzas - which are cooked in a traditional forno a legna wood-fired oven – and its extensive menu of rustic, regional pastas and puddings are made using only the finest fresh ingredients such as Parma ham, extra virgin olive oil and Buffalo mozzarella imported from Italy. Perfect for business lunches and cosy evening meals, you can’t go wrong with Strada’s successful formula of simple, tasty food combined with sleek design, friendly service and a buzzy, down-to-earth atmosphere. The proof, as they say, is in the pizza. Opening hours: Mon - Sat 11:30am - 11pmSun 11:30am - 10:30pm [moreless]