Ashton under Lyne Restaurants

This is a pancake paradise with a dimly-lit interior and an old-fashioned 60s feel - all wooden furniture and balconies, plastic flowers and a spacious bar area. Refreshingly, the menu boasts a modern approach with a stated pre... more

Manchester's large population of Asian immigrants considers Yang Sing their favorite restaurant, as proven by the cacophony of languages spoken within its basement dining room. It's loud but efficient, with a fast turnov... more

Paul Heathcote's renowned restaurant, Simply Heathcotes offers an interesting mix of the traditional and the innovative. The decor, ambiance and clientele all blend and balance with an unpretentious air. This is best illustrate... more

The No.1 Oriental Buffet Restaurant is a highly popular addition to the Chinese food scene in Manchester. Working to the all-you-can-eat principle of buffet-style food, it has proved a huge hit, particularly at lunchtimes with... more

A recent addition to the impressive array of south Manchester contemporary restaurants, Palmiro specializes in top quality, organic Tuscan and traditional, rustic Italian cuisine with a modern twist. The decor, dirty magnolia s... more

This tiny intimate, drawing room-style restaurant, with warm pastel walls and wooden tables and chairs is reputed to be one of the finest vegetarian eating places in Manchester. At Greens, there is gourmet-quality food and a br... more

This large, lively pizzeria has long been an established part of Manchester's restaurant scene and is well known for its arched windows, red and white checked tablecloths and attentive Italian waiting staff.The food is influenc... more

The Didsbury, a beautiful old pub, offers a range of cask ales and an excellent wine list, as well as some of the best pub food you will ever taste. The extensive menu is supplemented by enormous chalk-boards listing specials s... more

The original creators of Pizza Express have taken the pizzeria concept to its next logical stage, with the opening of Croma, on a side street just off Albert Square. A smart, stylish, open-plan interior gives plenty of space an... more

Scandinavian-style sophistication abounds in this popular café-bar, housed in what was once a Victorian police station. The walls and murals are done out in primary colours and there is a garden at the back for summer socialisi... more