Restaurant recommendations in Manchester

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I'm staying in Manchester City centre for a concert next Friday and looking for recommendations for somewhere to eat late afternoon/early evening. I would really appreciate it if someone could recommend somewhere. Not concerned about cost as first time out out for 18 months!!!! Thanks

Six by Nico perhaps? Have a great time out!

Any particular type of food?

I've never been, but Kala is very much on my list. We had their 'at home' menu twice in lockdown and the food was amazing.

We live in the midlands so can't eat there ourselves, but we are breaking our journey back from Scotland next week specifically to visit one of the restaurants in the same group. Can't wait!

Australasia. Bit short notice

Shoriu - japanese noodle place - like a better version of waggamama
Sparrows - - European - IMO best food in manc
Erst - also amazing
Hawksmoore - steak etc

Another vote for Six by Nico!

Thanks everyone that's given me lots to look at I was having a nightmare trying to find some on google

Tattu, the Ivy, six by nico.

What sort of thing do you like and what sort of vibe/feel were you hoping for

Who are you seeing? I always choose food depending on how much jumping about there will be later!!!

Evuna...tapas

Umezushi is absolutely outstanding but it's sushi, sushi or sushi and very authentic Japanese so if that's not your thing, it won't be your thing.

Mana is amazing, Manchester's only (at time of writing) Michelin starred restaurant. I've been twice, it's brilliant.

(If you weren't pre-gigging I'd suggest Where The Light Gets In too, as it is also wonderful. But it's in Stockport, so not convenient for what you're after this time.)

What sort of food do you like?

Indian Tiffin Room
20 Stories
Dishoom

San Carlo - several available

Luck lust liquor and burn in the northern quarter. Mexican very tasty. Or a tram ride to brewski bar.

I love tattu

@BIoodyStupidJohnson Umezushi shut last year unfortunately.

[quote Panda368]@BIoodyStupidJohnson Umezushi shut last year unfortunately.[/quote]
On Mirabel Street? A friend of mine was there last weekend. There are photos...

I think it shut in 2019 but reopened again.

Refuge is amazing

You might be out of luck for a popular place for Friday tea time because if it's anything like Leeds recently Friday and Saturdays are booked up weeks in advance, especially if there's a big gig on.

If you want treaty tapas, El Gato Negro would be my choice.

@Panda368 wanted to go to Sparrows for ages !