Best Dinner Places to Eat in Peak Forest

"20 Stories is one of Manchester's most romantic rooftop restaurants, with stunning views and equally impressive interiors filled with botanical touches. As for the menu, expect brassiere-style British classics with a focus on fresh and seasonal ingredients."

"Decked out with kitsch Bollywood paraphernalia, join one of the long, shared dining tables in Bundobust’s basement dining room and prepare for an Indian street food feast. It’s hard to go wrong with the menu - but the Vada Pav burger was recently listed among the best in the world, and it's on the menu for just £5. 61 Piccadilly, Manchester M1 2AG / bundobust.com"

"Tattu delivers modern Chinese cuisine in a fabulously decorated venue. Cherry blossom trees fill the restaurant whilst traditional Chinese decor accentuate the walls. Small sharing plates as well as banquet-style set menus are available celebrating contemporary Chinese flavours."

"Once we saw pictures from Tattu while researching places to eat in Manchester, we both knew we had to eat there. And boy am I glad we did. We had such an incredible dining experience at Tattu."

"Sometimes you just walk into a restaurant and your heart does funny things. Tattu is possibly the most beautiful place to eat in the north, a quite incredible …"

"A garden oasis nestled in Hardman Square, book a table for up to six guests (subject to availability) for the beautiful covered and heated ground floor terrace at The Ivy Spinningfields from 12 April and watch the world go by as you savour their seasonal specials and show-stopping serves. In addition, indoor reservations for the brasserie, roof terrace and glamorous late-night restaurant and bar, Ivy Asia, will be available from 17 May."

"What: Something of an all-rounder, this glamorous Manchester outpost of The Ivy offers menus that take diners through from breakfast till dinner, with brunch and afternoon tea inbetween. The restaurant also comes with two outdoor dining areas, including a rooftop garden that’s available for private hire and a ground floor terrace. While working on your tan, you can tuck Ivy signatures such as the shepherd’s pie and chicken milanese."

"The Ivy's roof garden is one of the most glamorous places in the city, perfect for celeb-watching. Opulent fabrics, masses of plants and a retractable roof (plus essential heaters) make it an luxurious hangout in all weathers. You can order from a huge menu of food, including afternoon teas and brunches."

"Kommune marries unique, urban vibes with innovative concepts to bring together a select bunch of independent kitchens, brewers and retailers for a truly ‘Sheffield’ experience. Inside a historic building, Kommune is open and, as the name suggests, communal. The food hall experience is growing in popularity, and it’s easy to see why."

"Boasting exposed brick and stripped-back decor, LEAF sits in the heart of busy Portland Street and it’s acquired quite the fan base since it first opened in Liverpool. They even have their own brand of tea, which is undoubtedly the perfect companion for any good breakfast. Cocktails are served from 11am with morning-friendly options such as Bloody Marys, Espresso Martinis and Mimosas, with both full plates and light breakfast options available to scran."

"Hotels don’t come any more central than this bright and breezy budget option with its witty décor based on Manchester’s famously rainy climate, appealing mainly to younger tourists but also suited to business travellers and families."

"If you’re not really into junk food or want a bit more of a special occasion spread for two, head to HOME-X, the new, improved meal box service from Six By Nico. Green Haus is the latest incarnation of HOME-X’s vegan cook-at-home kit. It’s crammed with no less than eight veg-centric vegan dishes from Korean gochujang carrots with edamame bean and hot & sour kimchi to Goan xacuti masala with smoked potato, spinach and snow peas, as well as a pumpkin cake dessert and a bottle of vegan wine."

"Want to treat your date to a tasting menu, but don't have a couple of hundred quid to spare?. Six By Nico serves a remarkably good value six-course menu that costs just £29 - and if you fancy splashing out, you can add a wine flight for an extra £26 each. The menu changes every six weeks, with past themes including a fine dining twist on a fish and chip supper and a Mad Hatter's Tea Party."

"The infamous restaurant that's taking the UK by storm, chef Nico Simeone's Six by Nico is a real dining experience. Head to Spring Gardens where you'll find moody interiors, quirky dishes and paired wines. Expect tasting menus that change every 6 weeks."

"OKitchen Bar & Restaurant is situated in Didsbury Village in South Manchester, providing Korean and Japanese cuisine alongside a cocktail bar that offers a wide variety of drinks for brunch and dinner. They are open from Monday through Sunday."

"Want to enjoy a party night with your friends, compete your friends on a pool table match, looking for a perfect place to celebrate corporate parties or scream with excitement on taking a virtual reality fun ride?. Well, you could not find a better place than Namco Funscape. Yes, this place is located near the famous Tafford Centre which definitely deserves a visit."

"This museum focuses chiefly on the human cost of war in the 20th and 21st centuries. From Feb 6–June 13 it will exhibit the work of and personal memorabilia of war photographer Don McCullin. Other exhibitions include images by Sean Sutton, an exploration of the life of Odette Hallowes, the heroine of World War Two, and a photographic display marking the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall."

"The Imperial War Museum North is another Salford attraction that’s most definitely worth a visit. It’s within walking distance of The Lowry so you could easily combine the two for a day out in Greater Manchester. The focus of the museum is modern conflicts and the building itself was designed to purposefully confuse and unsettle visitors through illogical angles and leaning floors."

"Walk through a timeline of history from the First World War to the present day. Again, although tickets are free, they must be booked in advance. Find out more and book here."

"A cosy little corner bar with over 20 taps and plenty of drink to choose from for fans of craft beer. Outdoor seating available"

"Manchester has long been an avid supporter of LGBTQ+ communities, with its annual Pride celebrations taking over the city’s Gay Village each August Bank Holiday weekend. The good vibes continue year-round in this section of town though, with the vibrant Canal Street attracting tourists to its bars, pubs and clubs. Festoon lights illuminate its central feature – the Rochdale Canal – and on sunny afternoons, you’ll find the perfect sunbathing spot in the nearby Sackville Gardens."

"Masquerading as a pawn shop, Dusk til Pawn is a sleek speakeasy serving illicit concoctions behind an unassuming guise. Head here for a unique date in Manchester, topped off with handcrafted cocktails at to enjoy while grooving to a jukebox soundtrack."