The best restaurants in Manchester
48 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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The Ricochet
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria known for its thin-crust pies and wings.
The Ricochet
RestaurantsSumo Sushi
RestaurantsCozy restaurant serving a sushi, hibachi, and bento box menu, plus sake, and cocktails.
Sumo Sushi
RestaurantsMargie's Dream Diner
RestaurantsWhen you need a no-fuss spot that nails the basics and sneaks in Greek comfort, Margie's Dream Diner comes through with fluffy omelets,…
Margie's Dream Diner
Restaurants900 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria
RestaurantsNeapolitan pizza, pastas & a full bar in an easygoing, exposed-brick backdrop with a patio.
900 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria
RestaurantsMr. Mac’s Macaroni and Cheese
RestaurantsAmple varieties of mac ’n’ cheese including "take & bake" & gluten-free options in bare-bones digs.
Mr. Mac’s Macaroni and Cheese
RestaurantsOsaka
RestaurantsCozy, casual, low-key eatery offering a menu of Japanese dishes, sushi and hibachi items, along with sake and cocktails.
Osaka
RestaurantsThe Bistro at LaBelle Winery
RestaurantsWinery & event venue with a tasting room, vineyard tours & a bistro serving farm-to-table fare.
The Bistro at LaBelle Winery
RestaurantsZo's Place
RestaurantsModern neighborhood eatery serving pizza, subs, and other comfort foods in a cozy space.
Zo's Place
RestaurantsBuckley's Great Steaks
RestaurantsHigh-end, wood-grilled steaks & seafood in a polished but warm setting with a rustic, casual tavern.
Buckley's Great Steaks
RestaurantsSoHo Bistro & Lounge
RestaurantsSwanky American bistro with an upscale vibe, cocktails, and karaoke, plus late-night hours.
SoHo Bistro & Lounge
RestaurantsVillaggio Ristorante
RestaurantsWarm, white-tablecloth venue for traditional Italian cooking, including housemade pasta & seafood.
Villaggio Ristorante
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsChain restaurant featuring American fare such as spicy chicken sandwiches, sliders, and tenders.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsThe Fresh Chef Press LLC.
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant serving organic meals including smoothies, open-faced toasts, and salads.
The Fresh Chef Press LLC.
RestaurantsAirport Diner
RestaurantsHearty American cooking & breakfast all day dished up in a down-home, retro backdrop.
Airport Diner
RestaurantsThe Foundry
RestaurantsTrendy, industrial-chic farm-to-table restaurant with river views, craft beers & creative martinis.
The Foundry
RestaurantsMangia Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsIntimate Italian restaurant with quaint decor, plus a mix of classic & modern cooking.
Mangia Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Common Man Roadside Millyard
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery focusing on brunch staples and pizza, plus pasta dishes, burgers and tacos.
The Common Man Roadside Millyard
RestaurantsThe Halal Spot
RestaurantsLow-key eatery serving rice platters, burgers, chicken tenders, and waffles.
The Halal Spot
RestaurantsFive Guys
RestaurantsFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Five Guys
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsDiz's Downtown
RestaurantsStraightforward, spacious cafe with exposed brick walls offering plates of classic comfort food.
Diz's Downtown
RestaurantsRed Arrow Diner
RestaurantsCompact, old-fashioned 24-hour diner serving up American chow such as all-day breakfasts since 1922.
Red Arrow Diner
RestaurantsYuki Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery in the Manchester Commons Shopping Center offering sushi, hibachi, and other Japanese fare, plus a kids' menu.
Yuki Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsGiorgio's Ristorante & Bar
RestaurantsSpacious & elegant Greek & Italian restaurant with a modern exterior with classical influences.
Giorgio's Ristorante & Bar
Restaurants110 Grill
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with contemporary American dishes, including vegetarian options, plus a full bar.
110 Grill
RestaurantsCopper Door
RestaurantsSeasonal & local fare join a deep wine menu in this airy, elegant space with cathedral ceilings.
Copper Door
RestaurantsBAD BRGR
RestaurantsBurger-centric eatery offering build-your-own options, plus sliders and chicken sandwiches.
BAD BRGR
RestaurantsCotton Restaurant
RestaurantsPopular destination for modern American fare & creative drinks in trendy digs with an upscale feel.
Cotton Restaurant
RestaurantsMasa Japanese Hibachi
RestaurantsFestive teppanyaki meals & classic sushi rolls are the headliners at this informal, low-lit outpost.
Masa Japanese Hibachi
RestaurantsThe Derryfield Restaurant
RestaurantsDown-to-earth American restaurant with deck seating, entertainment & views over a golf course.
The Derryfield Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Breakfast Club
RestaurantsHomey establishment offering creative breakfast dishes such as omelets, crepes, and skillets.
The Breakfast Club
RestaurantsThe Crown Tavern
RestaurantsBuzzy venue with a large patio serving inventive New American plates & pizza in stylish, retro digs.
The Crown Tavern
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsMuse Thai Bistro
RestaurantsCompact eatery serving sushi & a range of familiar Japanese & Thai dishes in an informal setting.
Muse Thai Bistro
RestaurantsThirsty Moose Taphouse
RestaurantsBurgers, fries, wings and fried fare served at a casual spot offering 100+ beers on tap and a full bar.
Thirsty Moose Taphouse
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsAlley Cat Pizzeria
RestaurantsCozy, laid-back pizza parlor popular for delivery & known for its supersized New York-style pies.
Alley Cat Pizzeria
RestaurantsBlue Mango
RestaurantsCasual Thai eatery featuring crispy chicken, duck noodle soup, and Pad Thai dishes.
Blue Mango
RestaurantsFirefly Bistro & Bar
RestaurantsA refined American menu & broad drinks selection in warm, exposed-brick environs with a lively bar.
Firefly Bistro & Bar
RestaurantsKC's Rib Shack
RestaurantsVarious styles of BBQ & beer served in low-key digs decked in music memorabilia and license plates.
KC's Rib Shack
RestaurantsThe Goat
RestaurantsRelaxed tavern offering burgers and wings, plus a weekend brunch menu.
The Goat
RestaurantsRaising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsFratello's Italian Grille
RestaurantsCasual Italian dining with gluten-free choices in expansive quarters with a deck.
Fratello's Italian Grille
RestaurantsShoppers Pub + Eatery
RestaurantsFamily-friendly, neighborhood spot serving pub grub, drinks, and sports entertainment.
Shoppers Pub + Eatery
RestaurantsStash Box
RestaurantsRelaxed outlet serving creative cocktails and dishes such as smash burgers and seafood.
Stash Box
RestaurantsThe Bacon Barn Diner/Londonderry, NH.
RestaurantsDiner known for a wide variety of bacons, plus omelettes and other hearty breakfast and lunch fare.
The Bacon Barn Diner/Londonderry, NH.
RestaurantsHanover Street Chophouse
RestaurantsHigh-end hideaway for steaks, seafood & diverse wines in an elegant backdrop with a clubby bar.
Hanover Street Chophouse
RestaurantsPiccola Italia Ristorante bar
RestaurantsVibrant, homey Italian restaurant with an old-country vibe, murals on the wall & sidewalk seats.
Piccola Italia Ristorante bar
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