Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Ditton

"Manchester's highest bar and restaurant - recently named one of the best in Europe - is a must for the city's most glamorous residents. From the terrace bar at 20 Stories you can soak in views right across the city centre and all the way to the Peak District, all with a champagne cocktail in hand. Trees stand two storeys high, with al fresco fireplaces and an outdoor barbecue on site too."

"If you want to push the boat out for a special occassion, 20 stories is the place to go. This glamorous rooftop restaurant and cocktail bar offers panoramic views of the city, and is reassuringly welcoming to families. Kids have their own menu featuring delicious dishes like ‘make your own’ Eton Mess."

"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."

"Maray blazed a trail with their outdoor booths at the Albert Dock earlier this year. They are super-popular so if you want to enjoy an alfresco falafel fix you’ll need to book one pretty sharpish. There can’t be many better settings for an outdoor lunch or dinner and the seasonal crispy sprouts are worth the trip alone."

"Everyone’s favourite Middle Eastern inspired restaurant, Maray, is available for delivery and collection from their Allerton and Dockside venues. Their much-loved disco cauliflower, fries and hummus and falafel wraps are the ideal pick-me-up. View this post on Instagram"

"Both Maray restaurants serve a range of vegan meals, with a menu dedicated solely to vegan dishes. Vegan options include falafel, persian bread and muhammara and arabic flatbread and hummus. 91 Bold St, Liverpool L1 4HF and 57 Allerton Rd, Liverpool L18 2DA"

"Nisha Katona has done lots for Liverpool’s restaurant scene; a frequent guest on various television cooking shows, she is also a tireless promoter of the city’s culinary assets at foodie events across the region and beyond. Perhaps her most appreciated contribution to the city though is Bold Street’s Mowgli, the first Indian street food eatery in Liverpool and an instant hit with foodies on Merseyside. The simple but tasty dishes justify the restaurant’s popularity and it’s no surprise that new sister restaurants have opened up on Water Street in Liverpool and over in Manchester."

"It’s become such a major part of Liverpool’s culinary identity it is strange to think that Mowgli has only been around for five years or so. Mowgli is all about how Indians eat at home and on their streets, serving healthy fresh food. In addition, the Mowgli Trust has raised nearly three quarters of a million pounds so far, donating to charities including Claire House children’s hospice and The Clatterbridge Cancer Charity."

"Their Indian Street food dishes are incredible and we’d definitely recommend trying the yoghurt chat bombs. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by The Scouse Foodie (@the.scousefoodie)"

"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"

"There's no doubt about it, walking into Bundobust is sure to bring your day an unbridled amount of joy - as well as plenty of incredible Indian dishes. Serving a creative and modern take on Indian street food, Bundobust has rapidly become a favourite in the city. And it's easy to see why."

"Whatever the time of day, we have a dish to suit your mood; from steak frites and boeuf bourguignon to a selection of croques, baguettes and vegan options too – all on our menu of classic French food with a contemporary twist.” They offer breakfast and brunch dishes such as the Grande Breakfast (two free-range eggs, two Cumberland sausages, sweet cure bacon, beans, mushroom, tomato, black pudding, sautéed potatoes and sourdough toast), Pancakes (three warm pancakes topped with your choice of sweet cure bacon, banana and maple syrup, or fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and pineapple with fruit compot, and French Toast (two slices of sweet brioche bread topped with your choice of sweet cure bacon, banana and maple syrup, chocolate sauce, banana and hazelnuts or fresh seasonal fruit, honey and vanilla crème fraîche)."

"Carluccio’s offers a mix of sit-down dining and a full deli counter. You can order the signature Carluccio’s Breakfast (complete with eggs, grilled pancetta, sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, and toasted bread), or take it a step further and order Carluccio’s Breakfast Magnifica, which adds on a cup of delicious Italian coffee and fresh fruit juice. If you’re in a bit of a hurry, then swing by the deli and pick up a fresh loaf of bread and some fig jam to take with you on the go."

"Pan Asian Buffet is a fusion of all tasty and popular Asian dishes that are prepared and cooked to perfection. Offering a wide choice of more than 150 dishes, you would certainly have a fun time going through the different meals that they have and picking your favourites for you to eat and enjoy. Their array of dishes consist of different salads, sushi, curry, teppanyaki, robata grill, pizza, starters, mains and desserts that are crafted to perfection by their professional and highly skilled chefs."

"Contemporary Six – The Gallery is a leading independent art gallery located in the heart of the city centre of Manchester opposite the beautiful Town Hall. Established in 2010 by Alex Reuben, the gallery is known for offering a warm and friendly welcome to art enthusiasts, collectors, and new visitors and explorers to the city. Specialising in original paintings, landscapes, portraits, abstracts handmade prints, sculptures, and ceramics."

"From Darrell Evanes’ scrap metal sculpture to Matthew Bourne’s natural abstracts, Contemporary Six’s repertoire is all encompassing. Having outgrown its former location of Royal Exchange Arcade, the gallery - founded by Alex Reuben in 2010 - now occupies an airy space on Princess Street, where it represents around 40 artists. Best feature: Contemporary Six offers the Own Art Scheme, which allows buyers to pay in monthly instalments"

"Arts space and cafe LEAF was included in Guardian Travel's first "budget eats" guide to Liverpool, in 2008, and is still going strong, albeit at a new address. In the meantime, owner Natalie Haywood has branched out at the media arts centre, FACT, and at Oh Me Oh My, a weekday cafe in a grand, Grade II-listed property opposite Liverpool's totemic Liver Building. LEAF and FACT are natural allies – way beyond their preference for upper case logos – and last year cemented their union when LEAF opened the Garden cafeteria at the centre."

"Just turning 15 years old, this cinema and gallery is, in fact, a leader in visual arts. It strives to support local visual and media-based artists who are passionate about technology. The location offers space for video and new (sometimes experimental) media, creating a platform for many UK artists to explore."

"FACT on Wood Street is hoping to open again from May 19 with three brand new exhibitions including Biennial artists. Soft Boys, in the foyer gallery, is a short film about queer and trans joy, specifically within the Somali culture and community. It’s free, no booking needed."

"With far-reaching views over the golf course, The Old Stables is a firm favourite for balmy summer nights, and now thanks to some heated tables it’s set to become a hot winter spot too. Choose from a menu of classics like slow-cooked brisket and fish and chips or get your chops round a Seitan Burger or Rump Steak Ciabatta. Address: Allerton Manor Golf Club, Allerton Rd, Liverpool L18 3JT"

"Back open on Thursday, the Old Stables – built on the former stable block and courtyard of the old estate – has heating on some of its outside tables so you can enjoy the view and its family-friendly menu without having to feel the cold. If you’re looking for some of the best beer-battered fish and chips around, call off the search."

"Just across the street from Kuckoo you’ll find Havana, a cosy Latino bar and restaurant which serves you delectable drinks to the tune of infectious Latino beats. With music from live DJ’s later in the evening there’s an unmistakable buzz in the air in that’ll have you tapping your feet and nodding your head without even realising. This little gem made it to the best bars in Chester list because you can grab yourself a mojito and some tasty tapas if you’re feeling hungry."

"Fiesta Havana is a nightclub and late bar hybrid, giving you the best of both worlds under one low, rounded roof. Head down the stairs into the tunnel-like venue with vaulted brick ceilings and a Latin-style vibe. By day Havana Chester serves food, but what makes this one of the best clubs in Chester is the extensive cocktail menu and dancefloor hidden inside."