(@ Design House, 19 Copperas Street in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Sweet Mandarin stands out on the Manchester restaurant scene for its vibrant, cosmopolitan atmospher...e, modern Chinese menu and killer cocktails. Located in the chic Design House on Copperas Street, the award-winning restaurant is based on a simple philosophy: quick service, delicious pan Asian cooking and value for money. Whether you're in the mood for a memorable meal in the minimalist dining room, or after-work cocktails, celeb-spotting and Chinese tapas in the bar – this is the place for you. Working in a theatrical exhibition kitchen, the high-energy chefs use Mandarin style woks and traditional techniques to prepare classic dishes such as beef with sweet peppers and black bean sauce; Shanghai vegetables with garlic and chilli sauce; and General Tse's sweet and sour chicken Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 2:30pm & 4pm - 11pmSat & Sun 12pm - 11pm [moreless]

(Northern Warehouse, 10 - 12 The Great , Deansgate in Manchester, United Kingdom)

The Grill at Relish sits in the heart of Manchester’s night life, and seven days a week serves food ...from noon til late, making it perfect for a pre-night out feast. It offers a wide array of mouthwatering dishes from steak and fish grills to an imaginative vegetarian selection and has a fine way with a salad. The Grill at Relish, with its striking and smart décor, can act equally well as a venue for a quick lunch break or a leisurely meal, for which you might want to sample one of the 30 wines put forward or take advantage of any one of the many special offers that tantalise during the week – you could even end up on the VIP balcony bar. Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 12pm - 12amThu - Sat: 12pm - 4amSun: Closed Each year, Relish hosts one of the most renowned New Year’s Eve parties in Manchester. [moreless]

(Queens Road in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Feeling horrible? The Hellfire Club restaurant and bar in Manchester is the UK’s only horror-themed... restaurant, a magnet for Goths, gorefest flick-lovers, and paranormal groupies. And it’s also a fine restaurant with award-winning cuisine. Go figure. Set in a 19th century haunted building, The Hellfire Club has it all: creepy, dungeon-like décor, skeletons, goblets for your (blood) red wine, caskets, and scarlet lights. The menu, if that’s not too weird a transition, features seriously good steaks even if they do name them Kiss of the Vampire and Cannibal Holocaust. The Hellfire Club has a ridiculously fun ambience. Strap on your basque, unbuckle your scythe and enjoy! Please be aware that absolutely no children will be admitted after 8pm. Opening hours: Mon: ClosedTues - Thurs: 5pm - 11pmFri: 7pm - 12pm Sat: 5pm - 12pmSun: 1pm - 10pm [moreless]

(80 Deans Gate in Manchester, United Kingdom)

This place has won awards for its atmosphere. Even Mr Golden Balls himself cites it in his autobiogr...aphy as his favourite restaurant. Becks is just one of frequent celeb-spots made in this welcoming, well-proportioned bar and restaurant. The main white-walled bar expands beneath a big sky light and has lots of elegant brown leather booth seating, just the right distance from the baby grand piano, professionally played most nights. Upstairs, the plush high-ceilinged Dining Room serves as an alternative to the buzzy bar, where couples and groups of four enjoy themselves over Thai salmon fishcakes, mussels of the day or satay chicken. Rumour has it that the club sandwich is the best in town. Nice wine list; several sold by the glass, and four reds and four whites changed monthly. Please be aware that a credit card is required for bookings of 6 people or more, and a £5 non-refundable per diner deposit will be charged.This restaurant does not take toptable bookings on Fridays and Saturdays. Opening hours: Mon & Tue: 10am - 12amWed & Thu: 10am - 1amFri & Sat: 10am - 2amSun: 11am - 12am [moreless]

(Lord North Street, Hulme Hall Lane in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Vermillion Cinnabar is a decadent new dining destination on Lord North Street in Manchester. Designe...d by Miguel Cancio Martins (of the Buddha Bar, Paris) this super-chic Asian fusion restaurant is always buzzing with Manchester's bright young things. The stylish upstairs bar houses an eclectic mix of Buddha statues, designer wallpaper, translucent lamps and egg-shaped cocoons filled with pillows, and its extensive cocktail list is perfect for pre/post dinner drinks. Head Chef Chumpol Jangprai is renowned for his innovative Thai cuisine which he has injected into Vermillion Cinnabar's modern Oriental menu. The restaurant also boasts a private dining room with a revolving red table, climate controlled wine cellars, a chauffeur service, and valet parking. Please note on Saturday evenings this restaurant only takes bookings up to 7:30pm and from 9pm onwards. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 1am Sat 6pm - 2amSun 12pm - 3pm & 6pm - 1am Vermillion Cinnabar was designed by Miguel Cancio Martins, who also designed the Buddha Bar in Paris and Man Ray in New York. [moreless]

(44 Canal Street in Manchester, United Kingdom)

A welcome addition to Manchester’s Canal Street, Villaggio opened its doors in June 2005. This Itali...an restaurant is spread over two floors, with the contemporary decor enhanced by stylish lighting, exposed brickwork and polished wooden floors. The menu at Villaggio is extensive and great value for money, with the modern Italian cuisine freshly prepared in-house. The Express Menu (12-5pm) and Set Menu (12-7pm) offer especially good deals. Our favourite dishes include the Polpette con Pomodoro – homemade meatballs with a garlic, oregano & tomato sauce; and the Tortellini Quattro Formaggio – ricotta & spinach tortellini, with mozzarella, gorgonzola, parmesan, dolcelatte cheese, and cream. Opening hours: Mon - Sun 12pm - 11pm [moreless]

( in Manchester, United Kingdom)

Recently refurbished as part of the Golden Tulip hotel's £1.5 million new look, Watersreach is a saf...e bet for stylish, contemporary dining in The Quays area of Manchester. The entrance bar leads through to the striking main restaurant, which has a choice of comfortable leather seated booths or stylish tables, offering views of Old Trafford Stadium. A light crystal curtain running through the centre of the room creates a beautiful glow. Alternatively, watch the Gary Rhodes-trained chefs do their thing in the open kitchen. Both lunch and dinner menus change seasonally but typical dishes include classic beer battered fish and chips, 10z English steak, and roast salmon with homemade black pudding and spiced red wine syrup. Great value set lunches and weekend specials. [moreless]

(34 Princess Street in Manchester, United Kingdom)

“Europe’s best Chinese restaurant”, “the best Chinese restaurant in the [UK]” – such are the glowing... comments Yang Sing inspires from restaurant reviewers. But it’s not just professional eaters that love this culinary bastion of Manchester’s Chinatown. Yang Sing is the Chinese restaurant that Mancunians have been recommending to one another for over 25 years. Founded by the sons of Tim Kwan Yeung, a renowned dim sum chef in Hong Kong, in 1981 it was the first Cantonese restaurant to win The Good Food Guide’s highest accolade, the Pestle and Mortar. Today it offers a vast array of excellent exotic food in buzzy, beautifully-decorated surroundings. The deliciously fresh dim sum in particular stand out. Perfect service. Opening hours: Mon - Sun: 12pm - 11pm [moreless]