Where to eat in central Manchester?

[Dontreadtoomuchintothis]

Having a very rare night out in Manchester next week with DH but am very out of touch with the city centre. If anyone can suggest a low/medium priced, not very formal place to eat in central Manchester that would be much appreciated. If it could be a teeny bit romantic too that'd be the jackpot! Thanks

I like Albert schloss.

El Gato negro lovely but not cheap.

www.visitmanchester.com/food-and-drink/mackie-mayor-p357191 Something for everyone.

La Bandera is a good mid-range option. It's not expensive, and it has a good ambience - relaxed and not fussy, but stylish.

I love dimitris

@Grotbag81

Scene Indian Street Kitchen on Spinning fields is reasonable and romantic.

Cosmo world Buffet eat all you want on Deansgate wide range of great world food, great value.

Buffet city (Chinese eat all you want) great food and value.

Is cosmo Open? We went a month or so ago and it was shut.

@Grotbag81

Scene Indian Street Kitchen on Spinning fields is reasonable and romantic.

Cosmo world Buffet eat all you want on Deansgate wide range of great world food, great value.

Buffet city (Chinese eat all you want) great food and value.

Really sorry but buffet city is shut too.

San carlo is lovely.the lobster ravioli is delicious

If you head to Ancoats - 10 mins walk, there are some great choices: Canto, Elnecot, Rudy’s pizza, Edinburgh Castle pub and more.

Mackie mayor is lovely but not romantic. NQ/Ancoats lovely for uniqueness. There is a nice Mexican near Mackie mayor but the menu is pared down. Sugo - delightful. Also not romantic but delicious food. Lilys deli kitchen for vegetarian food. Dimitris is nice, kids love it. Spinningfields looks amazing but not eaten there as have kids/prefer NQ. Corn Exchange has some lovely places too.

Six By Nico is fab, about £35 per head for a set six course tasting menu on a theme that changes every six weeks. Food is great and the restaurant is relaxed but has a nice buzzy atmosphere. V popular so booking is a must.

Checchetti (probably spelt wrong) the little sister restaurant of San Carlo is lovely, more small plates/Italian tapas. Always have a lovely time in there

Ann yeong. The most incredible Korean food including korean bbq.

Mowgli in the Corn Exchange

Imtryingveryhard

We were there 3 weeks ago and it wasn't as busy as usual, maybe people haven't realised it's back open.

Their salt and pepper king prawn are my favourite & lamb curry.

Aw really hope Buffet City reopen have been going there for years.

Sugo pasta
Elnecot
Evuna tapas
Salvis
TNQ
Dishoom
Volta at Refuge

I’m really shocked mumsnet love the all you can eat buffet when I asked years ago about them I was handed my arse

Lunch menu at Evuna is great value. Saturday afternoon watching the N Q go by 😊

@FitzChivalry

Hawksmoor also have a set price express menu before 6.30, which was absolutely delicious

You can take your own bottle on Mondays and only pay £5 corkage as well

Sweet Mandarin

The Wash House if you want to go for Cocktails

I had a nice meal at Comptoir Libanais recently (Spinningfields) it was a weekend night so quite busy and bustly but I think it could have a more intimate feel during the week. It was friendly and informal