Large, lively modern restaurant in a hotel basement, featuring subdued lighting and a sophisticated style. Contemporary British cooking has some Mediterranean influences. The tasting menu comes with matching wine suggestions.

Sole on the menu and soul in the basement at this contemporary restaurant set over 3 floors. Fresh, modern dishes use good quality ingredients; seafood is the focus but meat also features. Resident weekend DJ.

Friendly, modern restaurant with floor to ceiling windows. Keenly priced, seasonal menus offer classic dishes presented in a modern style. The three course 'Love Lunch' is very popular - as are the monthly themed evenings.

Fiery chilli and pepper infused Sichuan dishes; choose a level of spice - hot, medium or cooler. Signature dish of sliced pork with chilli and pepper. Ducks tongues, stewed frogs legs and pigs intestines are not for the fainthearted.

Family-run Chinese restaurant spread over 4 floors of an imposing Victorian building, with a '1930s Shanghai' basement room, a classic ground floor and private rooms above. Authentic Cantonese cooking features tasty dim sum at lunch.

Well-run restaurant off busy square. Narrow room with linen-clad tables, comfy booths, terracotta army replicas and Hong Kong skyline murals. Extensive menu of authentic Cantonese dim sum.

Relaxed, minimalist brasserie and bar, with colour-changing strip lighting and buzzy atmosphere. Extensive menu of modern British dishes, with some lighter meals available. Popular with shoppers.

Set in a grand looking building, with a simply furnished interior and a lively atmosphere. The daily à la carte and good value set menu offer fresh seafood dishes, featuring hand-dived Mull scallops and fish from the Scottish day boats.

Smart restaurant with stylish, colour-changing lighting and oversized windows offering big wheel and city views. Elaborate modern European menu with interesting twists; good presentation.

On the ground floor of Kendals department store, with marble counter and striking yellow leather banquettes. Extensive seasonal menu focuses on cicchetti (small plates); choose 5 or 6 per person and share.

Fun, fashionable basement restaurant on the site of the old Manchester Evening News; come for cocktails, small plates, sushi, designer styling, DJs and a clubby vibe. Vibrant dishes have European/Pacific Rim/Asian influences. Helpful staff.