Fancy having a night off from cooking and treating yourself to a takeaway this weekend?
We may firmly be in the middle of a second national lockdown throughout England, but in true Manchester spirit, our independent eateries aren’t going down without a fight, and there’s plenty of places #StillServingMCR to local communities on Deliveroo.
With everything from chippys and pizza parlours, to burger joints and health food kitchens, we’re certainly not spoilt for choice either.
So, if you’re stuck for somewhere to eat this weekend, we’ve rounded up our picks for ten of the best eateries in Manchester city centre and beyond to order in from and keep your belly happy.
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The Village Fish and Chip Shop
Bloom Street
The Village Fish and Chip Shop
Chippy tea on a Friday is a tale as old as time.
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In addition to the classic battered fish and chips, The Village Fish and Chip Shop also serves battered sausage and hearty gourmet pies, with large helpings of mash/chips, very tasty gravy and a side of homemade mushy peas.
And, believe it or not, it also serves up hot desserts and breakfasts too.
If you’re up for starting your weekend off in the right way, then The Village Fish and Chip Shop is #StillServingMCR for collection and delivery across Manchester.
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You can view menus and place your order via Deliveroo here.
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Nell’s Pizza
Northern Quarter
? Nell's Pizza is #StillServingMCR on @deliveroo. Who wants a slice bigger than their head for lunch? Thank the pizza gods that Nell's is still here to serve some beastly slices to the residents of Manchester. Grab as many as you can handle on the Deliveroo app #adpic.twitter.com/dy9MoEe8Tz
Nell’s Pizza is proudly home to some of the largest pizza pies in Manchester.
Sitting in popular Northern Quarter hangout Common, Nell’s Pizza is all about “the best dough” – which is slowly-fermented over 36 hours to allow for a perfect combination of strength for folding and lightness for enjoyment, and uses 100% British organic flour – and “the best ingredients”, all simply treated with care and attention.
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Don’t forget about the mouth-watering garlic bread, and beer, wines and soft drinks too.
So, if a slice bigger than your head sounds like something you fancy trying out for size this weekend, Nell’s Pizza is #StillServingMCR across Manchester.
You can view menus and place your order via Deliveroo here.
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Fuzion Noodle Bar
Fallowfield
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? @fuzionnoodlebar is #StillServingMCR on @deliveroo! Fallowfield, who fancies some authentic Pan-Asian scran? Specialising in pad thai, noodle dishes, and nasi goreng rice, you can bring an authentic taste of Asia right into your home. Jump on the Deliveroo app to enjoy. #adpic.twitter.com/zc65oQxNsy
Fuzion is one of Manchester’s very first dedicated noodle bars.
Sitting in the heart of Fallowfield, independent eatery Fuzion offers the freshest Pan Asian cooking that celebrates “the versatility of the noodle across Asian cuisine”, with everything from wok fried noodles, rice specials, a selection of classic curries, and a number of vegetarian/vegan options making up the expansive menu.
If it’s proper good comfort food you’re after tucking into this weekend, Fuzion is #StillServingMCR across Manchester.
You can view menus and place your order via Deliveroo here.
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Yara
Altrincham, Cheadle, Whitefield & Alderley Edge
Yara
Yara is a family-run collection of restaurants in Greater Manchester.
Since opening doors back in 2009 to serve up a range of traditional Lebanese and Syrian dishes to the local communities – like the succulent chicken Tawook, Shawarma, Fasoulieh, Mosaka and more – Yara has become a wildly-popular pick for food fans, and has even been rated as one of Altrincham’s top three favourite restaurants too.
If you’re after something a little different, but no less authentic to tuck into this weekend, Yara is #StillServingMCR across Greater Manchester.
You can view menus and place your order via Deliveroo here.
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Albert’s Schloss
Peter Street
? @albertsschloss is #StillServingMCR on @deliveroo! Head to Germany tonight by grabbing some grub and drinks fresh from the Cook Haus at Albert's Schloss. They've got burgers, kebabs, wursts and plenty of tipple available on the Deliveroo app. Treat yourself… #adpic.twitter.com/ApZmFYLkHP
Manchester’s first Wunderbar and Cook Haus is now live on Deliveroo.
Albert’s Schloss is inviting you to take a tour of the alps of Europe and discover the very best Cook Haus has to offer, with everything from cheeseburgers, kebabs and vegan options, to the finest selection of wursts and sides.
A range of draught beers, cocktails, wines and soft drinks are also available to order.
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If you fancy a chance to “dine alpine” this weekend, then Albert’s Schloss is #StillServingMCR at a number of locations across Manchester.
You can view menus and place your order via Deliveroo here.
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KBK
Ancoats
? KBK is #StillServingMCR on @deliveroo. Monday is here again, so we may as well start the week by being healthy. Luckily, Kettlebell has the perfect balance of being good for you whilst still tasting bloody great. Grab yourself one on Deliveroo and keep your tummy happy #adpic.twitter.com/AdhmlnRB8i
Renowned health food kitchen KBK has the perfect balance of keeping healthy and still tasting bloody great at the same time, and you can tuck into everything from wraps, kebabs and tacos, to salads and a selection of jam-packed box meals.
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There’s also a brand new tapas-inspired menu to taste test too.
So, if you fancy your scran a little on the healthier side this weekend, then KBK is #StillServingMCR at a number of locations across Manchester.
You can view menus and place your order via Deliveroo here.
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Sugo Pasta Kitchen
Ancoats & Altrincham
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Sugo Pasta Kitchen
Sugo Pasta Kitchen is certainly a favourite among Mancunian foodies.
A restaurant that is “ridiculously passionate and obsessive about making Italian food exciting again”, Sugo Pasta Kitchen draws from both deep-rooted southern Italian heritage and its own creativity in a pledge to put “heart and soul” into each and every plate.
The stand-out fan-favourite dish is of course the House Sugo, but that’s only just the start.
If tucking into a freshly-made traditional pasta dish is on the cards for you this weekend, Sugo Pasta Kitchen is #StillServingMCR at a number of locations across Manchester.
You can view menus and place your order via Deliveroo here.
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Peck & Yard
Northern Quarter & Chorlton
? @PeckNYard is #StillServingMCR on @deliveroo. We don't really need to say much about the boxes that you can grab from Peck N Yard because, well, look at them. They're available on Deliveroo in Chorlton and The Northern Quarter from 4pm. #adpic.twitter.com/nW9FWWj3d7
Peck & Yard is proudly “the first Pan-Asian Chicken Shack in North West England”.
Voted ‘Best Takeaway Restaurant 2019’, Peck & Yard is “not your ordinary chick-shop” offering everything from burgers, wings and vegan options, to show-stopping combo meal boxes with a wide range of sauces from East Asia to the Middle East, all “cooked to perfection” and made fresh daily with the best ingredients.
Fancy tucking into chicken with a twist this weekend? Peck & Yard is #StillServingMCR at a number of locations across Manchester.
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You can view menus and place your order via Deliveroo here.
Manchester’s cult-favourite burger joint is now offering up its fan-favourite famous burgers Ultra Famous, Crack Shack, Phoenix 2.0, and the brand new 2020stk “best ever stake burger” – which is a double cheeseburger featuring wonderbuttered peppered rump steak – for delivery, along with a mouth-watering selection of wings, loaded fries and soft drinks to choose from too.
If you’re after a proper hearty feast this weekend, then Almost Famous is #StillServingMCR at a number of locations across Manchester.
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You can view menus and place your order via Deliveroo here.
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Trof
Northern Quarter
Trof NQ
What’s better than a roast dinner on a Sunday?
A roast dinner delivered right to your front door from a beloved independent Northern Quarter institution serving up proper homemade, comforting grub cooked fresh to order with the finest locally-sourced ingredients from sustainable suppliers.
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If you want to end your week with one of “the best Sunday dinners in the world”, then Trof is #StillServingMCR at a number of locations across Manchester.
You can view menus and place your order via Deliveroo here.
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That’s not all either.
If we’re going to recommend some of the best places order from this weekend, we might as well save you some pennies too while we’re at it, so we’ve organised a £10 off Deliveroo discount code for our audience of loyal Mancunians.
New Deliveroo customers can get £10 off their first order – using the code “MANC10” – when spending over £15 at restaurants in Manchester.
The offer is valid from now until 6th December 2020.
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The Manc Group has partnered with Deliveroo to help local restaurants deliver during lockdown as part of our #StillServingMCR campaign.
Working alongside Deliveroo, The Manc will ensure all restaurants on the service will get the amplification they need across our social platforms. We’ll update our one million-strong audience on your latest updates and deals and we’ll create conversations with the masses about our favourite scran from your menus.
Basically, we will champion you, and we will go above and beyond to do it.
Tawny Stores – Inside the stunning canalside restaurant that’s Stockport’s loveliest addition
Daisy Jackson
There’s a tiny little opening on the outskirts of Stockport that’s so charming, with such delicious food, that we’re going to have to insist you all rearrange your plans to visit immediately.
This is Tawny Stores, a restaurant, cafe and deli where you can do everything from having a romantic candlelit dinner to scoffing a morning pastry to grabbing a loaf of bread to take home.
With a pretty canalside location, and windows that look out over the water, it’s already proving a fantastic addition to Greater Manchester.
Tawny Stores is in Marple Bridge, a picturesque village at the foot of the Peak District hills (which feels a million miles from Stockport, but the name on the wheelie bins doesn’t lie).
It may be a total pain in the arse to get to, especially with every-other train being cancelled, but getting stuck out here is far from being the end of the world.
From their tiny kitchen they cook an ever-changing menu that’s technical, but simple.
By the time you read this the menu will probably have changed again, but here we go anyway.
Rabbit pie at Tawny Stores in Marple Bridge. Credit: The Manc GroupA cheese toastie at Tawny Stores. Credit: The Manc GroupHomemade crisps and a glass of wine. Credit: The Manc GroupRoast squash and lentils at Tawny Stores in Marple Bridge. Credit: The Manc Group
We had a wild rabbit, cider and tarragon pie, with a crust that could win awards and a generous dollop of silky smooth mash.
There was a simple cheese and onion toastie, elevated by some top-quality bread and homemade chutney on the side.
A warming pile of lentils was then topped with roasted squash and a zingy and herby green sauce to zap it (and you) back to life.
And then there’s homemade focaccia, which you can order with olive oil or have it as a sandwich, where fillings are currently festive and include squash and stuffing, crispy sprouts and aioli, and pork Milanese and cranberry.
Inside Tawny Stores, Marple Bridge, Stockport. Credit: The Manc GroupTawny Stores in Marple Bridge. Credit: The Manc Group
Before you head out, take a moment to browse the shelves full of produce (and the display unit filled with homemade cakes).
You can grab a hot drink to walk down the canal and burn off some of that fuel, or do it in reverse and come in here to warm your cockles after a brisk winter stroll.
Either way, it’s one to visit – and soon.
You can follow them on Instagram HERE for their latest menus.
10 of the best new bars and restaurants to open in Greater Manchester in 2024
Daisy Jackson
Another year has ticked by and once again, Greater Manchester has proven itself as a global heavyweight when it comes to new bars and restaurants.
As the city expands ever-further, with new neighbourhoods springing up like daisies, there’s been a flurry of new openings across the city region.
From the small teams painstakingly hand-rolling pasta or laminating croissants to much larger ventures flinging out sunny brunch dishes or slabs of meat, there’s been something to excite just about every palate in 2024.
With so many new spots to check out, you’re bound to have missed a few – so we’ve pulled together our 10 favourites to add to your visit list in 2025.
Cacio e pepe pasta. Credit: The Manc GroupSoup and a steak sandwich. Credit: The Manc GroupThe Paris hot chocolate. Credit: The Manc Group
In smaller Greater Manchester towns, new openings don’t come along every day – which might be why Cafe Continental caused such a stir initially when it launched in Stalybridge.
But as the months have ticked on this neighbourhood restaurant has proved that it’s far from a flash in the pan.
It looks like it’s been plucked from a pretty Parisian back street and has a menu that will stand the test of time, from a cacio e pepe pasta with an egg yolk on top to spicy twice-fried chicken buns and steak sandwiches.
That’s alongside excellent cocktails and one of the internet’s most viral sweet treats, a proper Paris hot chocolate, where you dollop thick cream into dainty cups of molten hot chocolate.
Blacklock’s cocktail trolley which roams their new Manchester restaurants. Credit: The Manc GroupBlacklock’s all-in platter outside their new Manchester restaurant. Credit: The Manc Group
Easily up there with the biggest openings in 2025 is Blacklock, which ventured out of its native London for the first time this year and landed in a basement unit on Peter Street.
Here, it’s all about the meat-heavy menu of reasonably-priced British classics, affordable cocktails, and its legendary white chocolate cheesecake scooped straight from the dish and dolloped onto your plate.
Blacklock is a modern take on a traditional chop house and proudly offers ‘hearty fare and rowdy comfort’.
A menu highlight is their all-in platter, where chops are piled high on charcoal-grilled flatbread which soaks up the meat juices. Delicious.
Pasta and pizzetta dishes at Onda in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
Surely one of the greatest success stories in recent years, Onda has gone from a humble kitchen within Exhibition food hall, to a resident at New Cross in Ancoats, to its very own shiny restaurant at Circle Square in the blink of an eye.
From this massive new space, you can watch a team of chefs carefully making fresh pasta in the open kitchen, and glimpse their now-viral tiramisu drawer in action.
Even six months down the line, it’s damn-near impossible to book a table here, with people still waiting months to sample their delicious pastas, including fan favourites like nduja and vodka sauce, cacio e pepe bucatini, and a selection of thick-crusted pizzettas.
The tiramisu might have sent their popularity sky-high, but the quality and prices here prove that it deserves every bit of success coming its way. This place is not a novelty.
Rudy’s, Prestwich and Altrincham
Rudy’s in Altrincham. Credit: The Manc GroupRudy’s Prestwich. Credit: The Manc GroupRudy’s opened two new restaurants in Greater Manchester this year
Some might think that Rudy’s is getting a little big for its boots, now with 29 restaurants across the UK – properly impressive growth considering they were just a tiny pizzeria in Ancoats less than a decade ago.
But these top-quality Neapolitan-style pizzas are the stuff of legend for good reason and are pulling in big crowds in every suburb they land in.
This year alone they’ve launched new restaurants in Altrincham and another in Prestwich, the latter of which has gone into a vacant bank building on the high street of the Greater Manchester suburb.
Will anything ever stop these guys in their tracks? Doubt it…
Medlock Canteen, Deansgate Square
Fresh baguettes stuffed with rotisserie chicken straight out of the oven. Credit: The Manc GroupInside Medlock Canteen. Credit: The Manc Group
Bottomless coffee, rotisserie chicken, epic sandwiches, schnitzels, and big brekkies, all served in a delightfully mid-century modern interior – we were excited for Medlock Canteen before the doors even opened.
Moving into the skyscraper neighbourhood of Deansgate Square, this place comes from the same team behind Madre (the Mexican restaurant at Kampus) and Belzan (one of Liverpool’s top restaurants).
It’s had a few rave national reviews and pulls in a steady crowd, thanks in part to its proximity to Club de Padel. Going straight from court to cocktails is a pretty dreamy Manchester evening.
They’ll even let you order a portion of whatever the staff dinner is that night for a tenner.
Companio, Northern Quarter
Companio Bakery in the Northern QuarterMaritozzi from Companio BakeryCredit: The Manc Group
It’s always been one of Manchester’s best bakeries, but its original location on the very edges of Ancoats sort of kept it a bit too out of the way.
So when Companio announced a new spot in the heart of the Northern Quarter, bringing its loaves and pastries that little bit closer, the city centre rejoiced.
On the menu you’ll find sandwiches in freshly-baked bread, maritozzi bursting at the seams with cream, delicious coffee, seasonal bakes and loads more, in a gorgeous new cafe on an NQ back street.
You can even pull up a seat right next to the bakery so you can sit and watch loaves being lovingly shaped and baked right in front of you – now that’s my kind of show.
Hive Stores, Altrincham
Hive Stores in Altrincham, Greater Manchester
It’s not every day that Greater Manchester gets a new business quite as beautiful as the bar at Hive Stores, which is filled with gorgeous antique furniture, a general store, and a cafe.
The business had previously operated as an antiques store from a ramshackle building out the back – but when this roadside space came up next door, they snapped it up and transformed it into a timeless, character-packed community cafe and bar.
You can pick up some eggs and have an espresso martini at the same time, tuck into a cheese board and a few glasses of wine, grab a Half Dozen Other pastry, or sit on the pavement with a spritz and people-watch.
It’s operated by Steven Sherratt and Gareth Wilkins and you’re guaranteed a warm welcome every time. A must-visit.
Dishes at Stow are seasonal and cooked over open fire. Credit: The Manc GroupStow in Manchester
This is the newest spot on the list, and if you’ve not already jumped on the bandwagon it’s one to add to your list for 2025.
What sets Stow apart from the rest is its innovative cooking style – no ovens, no conventional appliances, just fire and grill. Everything on the menu – even their bread and cake – is cooked over open fire.
They’ve totally transformed the space on Bridge Street too, which has at various points over the last few years been a futuristic coffee shop, a Thai BBQ restaurant, and a wine bar.
Stow is owned and operated by Matt Nellany and Jamie Pickles from Trof, who want to celebrate the ‘simplicity of great ingredients cooked over open fire with very little faff’.
Cheese and kimchi on toast at Caravan in Manchester
It would be quicker to list what Caravan doesn’t serve than what it does, but every single thing on their all-day menu is executed to the highest degree.
From brunches to sourdough pizzas, coffee to cocktails, grain bowls to brioche puddings, the menu harks from sunny New Zealand (as do its three co-founders).
Caravan is a wildly popular name down in London and finally landed here in Manchester in the summer, with a massive new 170-capacity restaurant and a full working roastery.
Menu highlights include jalapeño cornbread with chilli butter, Korean-style buttermilk fried chicken with kimchi pancakes, and, of course, fry-ups.
RamenShop, Northern Quarter
Ramenshop in the Northern Quarter. Credit: The Manc Group
Alright this one technically isn’t a new opening, rather a rebrand – but something about that shiny new sign above the door made us fall back in love with RamenShop (formerly Tokyo Ramen) all over again.
The team who run the show here – Janven, Marc and Mark – have actually been given partial ownership of the restaurant, which is a lovely bit of positive hospitality news for a change, isn’t it?
Their concise menu sees 12-hour chicken broth bases piled high with perfect noodles, proteins and jammy eggs, including their best-selling ‘fire’ ramen, topped with crunchy koji-fried chicken, and the classic shoyu that’s topped with torched pork belly.
Emily Sergeant -
18th November 2020 
