Hidden away in a tiny lock-up underneath a railway arch right next door to the Manchester Arena, is this relaxed and intimate sushi bar serving a Japanese influenced menu. You can sample a wide selection of made-to-order sashimi and sushi, daily changing specials and tempting hot dishes such as Japanese Wagyu beef and Taiwanese pork rice, complemented by Japanese Koshu wines. With only 19 seats and rave reviews - the hard-to-please Jay Raynor described it as "a bit of a miracle" , in September 2016 - it's advisable to book ahead.

Inspired by a fusion of the East and West, the stylish restaurant on the ground floor of the huge eight room venue at The Printworks, just across the road from The Royal Exchange Theatre, is a comfortable area for you to enjoy comfort lovin' food, sharing plates, burgers built with love, a choice of grills, Mexican fajitas and burritos, or an ultimate platter with Reggae Reggae Chicken Thighs, BBQ ribs, chipotle beef brisket, and mesquite chicken wings.

Living Venture's popular steak house, just off Deansgate and John Dalton Street, focuses on no nonsense food; specialising in wholesome ingredients which mix distinctive flavours to offer innovative dishes alongside comfortable British favourites. Tasty premium quality steaks, aged for 28 days to ensure tenderness, sit side by side on a menu with fresh fish and seafood that is smoked, seared, grilled and broiled. Acoustic live music adds to the atmosphere and there's a proper Sunday roast too.

Although you'd be forgiven for thinking it dates back to the 1820s, the time of the historic warehouses around it, this beautiful Castlefield restaurant was actually built in 1998 and traded until 2005 as 'Jackson's Wharf'', before Brunning & Price spectacularly re-opened it in July 2012. The large building offers a huge canalside terrace alongside innumerable nooks and crannies, with cosy, intimate rooms and alcoves in which you (and your dog) can enjoy the friendly "country pub" atmosphere, traditional British dishes, 12 cask ales, 50 wines, 100 whiskies and delicious Sunday roasts.

Located just off Deansgate, the Spinningfields branch of the ground-breaking international Asian noodle chain, which started in London over 20 years ago, is the perfect place for pre-theatre dining. Whether it's slurping on a delicious ramen or tucking into a tasty Chicken Katsu, you can experience casual social dining at its finest, with the Manchester Opera House, Albert Hall, The Royal Exchange and Bridgewater Hall all being just around the corner. Gluten Free menu and takeaway available.