Manchester city guides

The most romantic restaurants in Manchester.

03-05-2023

Dylan Mitchell

Namii Manchester

Manchester is home to a wide range of incredible restaurants, from family-friendly establishments to fine-dining eateries. If you and your partner are looking for a fancy place to go and eat, there’s plenty of choice for that too. Fortunately, we at tastecard love romantic dining so continue reading this helpful guide to find the best romantic restaurants in Manchester.

Looking for romantic restaurants in Manchester?

Whatever cuisine you fancy on your next date night, there's so much choice and many restaurant deals when you become a tastecard member. Whether you prefer Italian, Indian, or Asian, there’s so much choice in Manchester. Here’s a list of the best romantic restaurants in the city:

  • Capri’s

  • La Bandera

  • Cafe Rouge

  • Cibo

  • Namii Kitchen and Cocktails

Capri Italian Manchester

Capri's.

For a taste of Italian fine-dining cuisine, check out Capri’s. Discover the true taste of authentic Cucina Italiana, and immerse yourself in an intimate and romantic atmosphere at Capri's. Indulge in the delectable starters, and fantastic mains, such as lasagne, carbonara, chicken dishes, pizza and more, and finish the night off with some dazzling desserts. The perfect romantic meal with your partner can be topped off with a fine bottle of wine from Capri’s.

La Bandera Manchester

La Bandera.

Just around the corner from Deansgate, you can find La Bandera. This beautiful Spanish establishment is one of the best romantic restaurants in Manchester. Take your partner to this delightful spot for some delicious tapas in the afternoon before night-time plans or to finish off a great day out.

Cafe Rouge couple dining and drinking red wine

Café Rouge.

It’s believed that Paris is one of the most romantic cities in the world, so get a taste of Parisian cuisine at Café Rouge in Salford Quays. Head out with your partner to this quaint little spot and enjoy some fabulous food and delicious drinks. Choose the French onion soup for a starter and the Beef Bourguignon as your main meal for a stunning, romantic dinner. The best thing about Café Rouge is that it opens early so you can even start your date earlier in the day and head out for drinks or shopping afterwards.

Cibo Manchester flamed pasta

Cibo.

The next stop on our journey around the most romantic restaurants in Manchester takes us to Cibo, a beautiful Italian establishment. Relax with your partner and share some garlic bread and spaghetti, or share a pizza. Who will eat the last slice, though?!

An Italian restaurant like Cibo is a perfect place to take your partner for a romantic date night, so consider this stunning little spot for your next day out.

Namii Kitchen and Cocktails Manchester

Namii Kitchen and Cocktails.

Our final tip for the best romantic restaurants in Manchester is Namii Kitchen. Offering authentically modern Pan Asian cuisine with a heavy Vietnamese influence and innovative cocktails in Manchester city centre, Namii Kitchen is a delightful location for a romantic dinner for two. The warm and friendly atmosphere makes for a perfect setting for date night whether you’ve been a couple for years or you’re just starting out.

Images sourced directly from partners and/or their Instagram accounts. All restaurants available on tastecard at the time of publishing.

Save on dining in to Manchester.

Now that you know the best romantic restaurants in Manchester, you should try tastecard and save money. With our discount card, you can enjoy fantastic Manchester restaurant deals like 2 for 1, 50% off food, or 25% off the total bill. And that’s not all, you can also enjoy super cinema savings and top discounts on days out.