Restaurant recommendations Manchester

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Hello, we are going to an event at the Palace Theatre in Manchester (so city centre) in a couple of weeks’ time, and I’d like some restaurant recommendations for the surrounding area (we’ll be driving in). I really don’t know Manchester very well and a quick search of Google maps doesn’t show anything obvious. Any ideas? We like most cuisines, particularly Chinese or barbecue type places. Budget is mid-range...

You're right next to China town there, so I'd have a wander and pick your favourite. Yang Sing is one of the more famous ones.

Rudy's Pizza. Best pizza I've ever had and ridiculously good value. The desserts are fabulous too and the staff are lovely.

Rudy's is only about a ten minute walk from where you'll be, too.

Rudy's is fab. I would also recommend Dishoom, delicious Bombay food - nothing like a typical Indian restaurant.

I echo @doodleygirl Rudy’s pizza is great as is Dishoom. I don’t know Chinatown very well but as PP have said if you like Chinese food you’ll definitely find something good there.

The Ivy for glam? Ditto 20 Stories.
Mr Coopers at the Midland.

Another Rudy's recommendation, the best pizza ever and cheap.
Don Giovanni is comfortable. I like El Gato Negro
tapas.
Can't go wrong with Hawksmoor if you like steaks, but it's expensive.
And we have The Ivy now.

You might have a 30 min wait if Rudy's is busy

Asha's Indian is very good and nicely furnished but a little expensive.
Also, Mr Cooper's in the Midland Hotel is good.

I'm quite partial to Yard and Coop. Can't go wrong with chicken and chips

I love Rudy's too!!

It's a bit further out but Albert's shed at castlefield is amazing

@Johnsonsfiat last time I was there we had a 25 minute wait, but we popped next door for a beer and they texted us when our table was ready. Was definitely worth the wait!

We like Crazy Pedro's too, but it's a bit of a Marmite place is CP's.

San Carlo in deansgate

We had a lovely Italian meal at Cibo when we went to see BOM. It was a bit further away from the theatre but we couldn't get into Don Giovanni (same owners but a lot closer) due to booking late.

Thanks everyone, all great suggestions. I had thought of Yang Sing (as I’ve heard or it) but wasn’t sure if it was still a good place to go. I had no idea there was a branch of the Ivy! We have been to other San Carlo restaurants and enjoyed them so that’s an option too. Off to do some research!

There is an amazing Thai place called That’s Thai nearish Victoria
It’s in a horrible area but the food is incredible

You're not far from Samsi for Japanese. Not been in a while, but always had a good meal there.

The Ivy is a 10/15 min walk from the Palace Theatre but woud be lovely. Great service and the ground brasserie is cheaper than the restaurant upstairs. I'd book though.

Go to refuge at the principal hotel. It's pretty much next door to the theatre and absolutely beautiful. It has an indoor garden area. Honestly even if you don't eat in there just go for a drink. Gorgeous atmosphere

Yes-agree with Constantlurker

Yes refuge every time

Kala is amazing. Really delicious bistro food.

Heard/read rave reviews for Refuge - need to go.

Kala on King St is excellent, and lovely staff too.