This Summer’s SquareMeal Top 100 restaurants have been revealed, and our own city has 5 entries in the list.
With such a wealth of restaurants to choose from, it may come as a surprise that only a handful have made it into the SquareMeal list. Manchester offers meals from all over the world, including from its famous Curry Mile in Rusholme, but it’s a few of the lesser-known names which have hit the top spots with the judges.
So which ones made the cut?
Well, the highest entry is in Spinningfields, and it’s Manchester House – owned by Aiden Byrne. It ranks at number 24 in the list of best restaurants outside of the capital. It offers traditional food with a modern twist, and the chef, who has worked in many Michelin starred places around the country serves up some tempting choices.
Next on the list is the well-known Midland Hotel, and it’s positioned at number 26. The historical hotel first opened its doors in 1903. It’s a Grade II listed building, and the care which has gone into maintained the surroundings is plain to see, offering a beautiful environment for the restaurant. It’s the place where Charles Rolls met Henry Royce, before they formed the car company in 1904, and has a further rich history which can be explored. The restaurant itself has an extensive tasting menu, with everything from trotters to lamb available.
Fairly close behind is their other restaurant, Mr Cooper’s House and Garden, which makes the cut at number 60. It blends modern cuisine with the historic, and does so in surrounds which make all visitors feel at home in it’s lively atmosphere. The cocktails which are available stand out as some of the best in the city, full of unusual ingredients that work perfectly together to create something unique that will keep guests coming back for more. The team are always friendly and welcoming, and the overall experience would place Mr Cooper’s much higher in my own top list of Manchester restaurants.
A Bistro, Hispi, is sitting at position 98. The crowdfunded place is a short drive from the city center in Didsbury, and their pan-fried bream is truly a stand-out dish, served with white chicory which will make your toes wiggle. The owner, Gary Usher, is no stranger to success in the restaurant business, with a string of successful eateries to his name, including the original Sticky Walnut in Chester, and the Burnt Truffle in Heswall. He’s showing no signs of stopping, with an additional Liverpool restaurant due to open in the coming months.
El Gato is last on the list at number 100. It is renowned for its simple yet bold tapas dishes, which are based on the best produce that the season has to offer. The restaurant itself is very stylish, blending old and new in an irresistible fashion. It can be found on King Street in the city centre, and is truly one of Manchester’s best eating places. It faired better in the National Restaurant Awards earlier this year, coming in at number 78 – an achievement that Simon and his team can be proud of. This Summer’s SquareMeal Top 100 restaurants have been revealed, and our own city has 5 entries in the list.
With such a wealth of restaurants to choose from, it may come as a surprise that only a handful have made it into the SquareMeal list. Manchester offers meals from all over the world, including from its famous Curry Mile in Rusholme, but it’s a few of the lesser-known names which have hit the top spots with the judges.
So which ones made the cut?
Well, the highest entry is in Spinningfields, and it’s Manchester House – owned by Aiden Byrne. It ranks at number 24 in the list of best restaurants outside of the capital. It offers traditional food with a modern twist, and the chef, who has worked in many Michelin starred places around the country serves up some tempting choices.
Next on the list is the well-known Midland Hotel, and it’s positioned at number 26. The historical hotel first opened its doors in 1903. It’s a Grade II listed building, and the care which has gone into maintained the surroundings is plain to see, offering a beautiful environment for the restaurant. It’s the place where Charles Rolls met Henry Royce, before they formed the car company in 1904, and has a further rich history which can be explored. The restaurant itself has an extensive tasting menu, with everything from trotters to lamb available.
Fairly close behind is their other restaurant, Mr Cooper’s House and Garden, which makes the cut at number 60. It blends modern cuisine with the historic, and does so in surrounds which make all visitors feel at home in it’s lively atmosphere. The cocktails which are available stand out as some of the best in the city, full of unusual ingredients that work perfectly together to create something unique that will keep guests coming back for more. The team are always friendly and welcoming, and the overall experience would place Mr Cooper’s much higher in my own top list of Manchester restaurants.
A Bistro, Hispi, is sitting at position 98.
The crowdfunded place is a short drive from the city center in Didsbury, and their pan-fried bream is truly a stand-out dish, served with white chicory which will make your toes wiggle. The owner, Gary Usher, is no stranger to success in the restaurant business, with a string of successful eateries to his name, including the original Sticky Walnut in Chester, and the Burnt Truffle in Heswall. He’s showing no signs of stopping, with an additional Liverpool restaurant due to open in the coming months.
El Gato is last on the list at number 100. It is renowned for its simple yet bold tapas dishes, which are based on the best produce that the season has to offer. The restaurant itself is very stylish, blending old and new in an irresistible fashion. It can be found on King Street in the city centre, and is truly one of Manchester’s best eating places. It faired better in the National Restaurant Awards earlier this year, coming in at number 78 – an achievement that Simon and his team can be proud of.
So there you have it, the five which made it into the list. If you haven’t tried any of these out yet, I suggest that you get onto it right away, and let me know your thoughts in the comments.