Food and Drink in Manchester and the North

Whether you’re after something fancy or laid-back for Valentine’s Day, this great central district has a bunch of romantic options for all budgets. And because it falls on a Tuesday, why not take Wednesday off work so you can stay out afterwards for a rare midweek night out? Spinningfields is a hub of fun and activity at the best of times, and this is the ideal night to make the most of it.

Canto, Fairbairn Unit A, Fairbairn Building, Henry Street, Manchester, M4 5DH - Visit now

Canto has a new winter menu, packed with hearty and often healthy Portuguese and Mediterranean inspired small plates.

Cibus Pizza, 847 - 849 Stockport Rd, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 3PW - Visit now

Cibus is about a lot more than pizza. The menu at this Italian restaurant offers up a host of dishes, from the top of the boot-shaped peninsula to the bottom. It has long been proclaimed as Levenshulme’s best restaurant and we fully agree.

Platzki, Deansgate Mews, Great Northern, 255 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EN - Visit now

It’s the weekend event you never knew you needed, Platzki’s Potato Pancake Festival is returning to the independent Polish eatery to add some excitement to a mostly lowkey January.

When it comes to vegan food, Manchester more than holds its own. Head to the city’s central area of Spinningfields and you’ll find a diverse mix of restaurants and dining spots that cater to those with a penchant for healthy, environmentally friendly, meat-free meals.

Christmas might be done and dusted but that doesn’t mean we’re going to hibernate until spring – there are plenty of exciting things to do in and around Manchester, especially in Spinningfields thanks to the many, many excellent deals on offer.

Vegetarians are well served around Manchester, but it’s time to focus on the restaurants with the tastiest vegan meals. So whether you’re a proud vegan or merely curious, let us guide you towards some of the best food choices for vegans in Manchester.

New year, new you, new set of jaw-droppingly good deals from Manchester restaurants. Whether you’re looking to start 2023 on a health kick or ignore the ever-increasingly grim news cycle by eating your way to happiness, we have the lot here.