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Top 5 restaurants 2010

by Carolyn Hughes, a freelance communications consultant who writes Manchester Is Ace, a blog about food, art and culture

1.

ABode

ABode Hotel is set in a truly beautiful old Victorian cotton warehouse. However, go downstairs and you hit the uber-stylish and modern Michael Caines at ABode restaurant. Try out the exquisite taster dishes whipped up by award-winning head chef Ian Matfin and his team. Also try the lunchtime three course £12 deal.

For more information about Abodes Michael Caines restaurants.

Or if you want something a little lighter why not try Abodes Michael Caines Café Bars and Grills.

107 Piccadilly, M1 2DB. Map link.

2.

Gaucho Grill

With a wine list to praise the grape gods for, Gaucho Grill serves the best steaks in Manchester. The huge dining space is glitzy without being over the top and the staff are incredibly knowledgeable about their meat, the wines and everything else they serve.

For more information on Gaucho Grill.

2A St. Marys Street, M3 2LB. Map Link.

3.

Red Chilli

This Sichuan Chinese restaurant is my favourite at the moment, with its endlessly fascinating menu and delectable starters. Just watch out for the spicy clay pot though! Try out the busy busy small basement restaurant on Portland Street or the sprawling open plan room on Oxford Road.

For more information on Red Chilli.

70 Portland Street, M1 4GU. Map Link.

4.

Chaophraya

Chaophraya arrived in Manchester a couple of years back and is a glamorous space on Chapel Walks, and does a mean Thai feast. Prices are fabulously reasonable and you get truckloads of food.

For more information about Chaophraya.

Chapel Walks, M2 1HN. Map link.

5.

Zouk

Set just off Oxford Road, Zouk brought a new snazzy contemporary element to curry-eating in Manchester. Set in an open ultra-modern space, the Bradford owners have brought their truly fresh and spicy dishes across the Pennines with them.

For more information about Zouk.

Or learn how to cook the Zouk way, with a Zouk Cookery Class.

Chester Street, M1 5QS. Map link.

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  • Grill on the Alley off John Dalton street would be well up there for me always great food and the service has always been top notch. Abode gets so many polarised mixed reviews it has put me off going so far but guess eyes of the beholder and all that.
    Ray Mosley
  • +1 for Grill on the Alley
    Rob Stevenson-Leggett
  • Bem Brasil for the win. All you can eat steak?!?!?
    Lee Fenton
  • New restaurant opened in deansgate called Red Hot World buffet. You got to see that#
    sarag woods
  • Gee whiz, and I toghuht this would be hard to find out.
    Tilly Tilly
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