Best Historic Restaurants in Handforth

Price

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Cuisine

ItalianMexicanJapanesePizzeriaTapas / Small PlatesVegetarian / Vegan

Regions

KnutsfordManchester

Areas

KnutsfordManchester

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeaway only

Seating options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

8 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Peter Street Kitchen restaurant

1. Peter Street Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(1628)

££££Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Manchester

Booked 12 times today

Exquisitely presented and beautifully balanced, the menu at Peter Street Kitchen explores fine contemporary Japanese cuisine matched with the heat and zing from a selection of contemporary Mexican dishes, all complemented with the finest wines, sake and signature cocktails.Winner of ‘Best Culinary Experience’ in 2024 and 2022, and ‘Best Luxury Restaurant’ in 2019 at the prestigious British Restaurant Awards, Peter Street Kitchen guarantees an incredible dining experience, set inside the breathtaking Free Trade Hall.Experience a curated Omakase, where the essence of Peter Street Kitchen’s cuisine is presented in a six-course tasting menu created on the day by our talented chefs. For an intimate dinner, you can also book a Hibachi Experience, where a 12-seater table and fire pit provide memorable ambience for a semi-private event.

A photo of Lucky Cat - Manchester restaurant

2. Lucky Cat - Manchester

4.6

Exceptional(225)

££££Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Manchester

Booked 27 times today

Welcome to Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay in the heart of the historic King Street, Manchester. Serving Asian inspired small plates, Robata grilled dishes, sushi and sashimi, designed to share and be devoured alongside an unforgettable selection of cocktails and fine wines.

3. Refuge MCR

4.2

Awesome(1708)

££££Price: Moderate

• Global, International • Manchester

Booked 48 times today

From small plates to Sunday roast, our Dining Room menus take their influences from all over the globe. An informal, but informed setting for a weekly catch-up or a gathering of your nearest and dearest. Sleeves up, dig in.

4. Climat

4.7

Exceptional(728)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Modern European • Manchester

Booked 21 times today

A relaxed wine-led rooftop restaurant with panoramic views of Manchester City Centre, a daily changing menu, and a cellar with more than 400 different wines to choose from.Climat is the second site from the team behind Covino, who set up shop in Chester's historic city centre back in 2016. The team has since forged a reputation both regionally & nationally as a fiercely passionate wine-led restaurant with exciting daily changing menus.Head Chef Luke Richardson best describes his style of cooking as 'Parisian ex-pat food' - a nod to his time spent cooking in the cosmopolitan kitchens of Paris.As the name 'Climat' might suggest, our cellar of more than 400 different wines has a slight lean toward our favourite region of all - Burgundy. Outside of Burgundy you’ll find a healthy selection of other favourites from around the world, with wines from small producers, to the more iconic, and all the top vignerons that sit between.

A photo of Piccolino - Knutsford restaurant

5. Piccolino - Knutsford

4.7

Exceptional(214)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Knutsford

Booked 20 times today

Situated in the heart of Cheshire and boasting the stunning Tatton Park on it’s doorstep, historic Knutsford is undisputedly one of Cheshire’s prettiest villages. Knutsford’s is an intriguing mix of past and present: think cutting-edge businesses housed within listed buildings, and high-end interior designers next to cosy tearooms. Knutsford is a town of contrasts, which is why it’s the ideal location for Piccolino. Piccolino’s ethos has always been to mix classic with contemporary to create something that truly is the best of both- that’s why Piccolino’s menu offers an array of Italian classics with a distinctly modern twist. Piccolino, an authentic Italian Restaurant, is a proud fixture of the Knutsford dining scene. Ideally situated in a central village location on High Street, Piccolino in Knutsford boasts an open kitchen, second floor bar area and a substantial rooftop terrace featuring a fully retractable roof, for the ultimate alfresco experience rain or shine!

A photo of Ducie Street Warehouse restaurant

6. Ducie Street Warehouse

3.2

Good(641)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary British • Manchester

Booked 7 times today

Dine at Ducie Street. At Ducie Street Warehouse we have ‘Something For Everyone’. The restaurant space brings people together for an unpretentious, relaxed, and feel-good dining experience. Develop friendships, reconnect and meet over a plate of mouth-watering food. Enjoy views of Manchester’s canals and a summer BBQ on our terrace. Whether you want a few chilled drinks in our lounge or let your hair down at our Brunch parties, we have something for everyone.

7. STERLING BAR

4.6

Exceptional(205)

££££Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Manchester

Booked 12 times today

STERLING is a luxurious bar located underneath the historic Stock ExchangeHotel. You can expect live music, vintage spirits, rare wine and elegant cocktails allserved alongside bar snacks.Please note that we only able to accept a certain amount of reservations each day as we leave a lot of tables for walk-ins, so please do not be put off visiting us if you are unable to reserve. We have a 15 minute grace period for each booking.We are a seated venue only and all reservations are guaranteed 2 hours at the table.We are an over 18's only venue and do not accept cash.

8. Pho Manchester

4.2

Awesome(360)

££££Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Manchester

Booked 11 times today

Found in Manchester's beautiful and historic Corn Exchange, Pho is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant that specialise in pho noodle soup, the national dish of Vietnam. Aside from pho, you can also expect to find amazing sharing starters, healthy salads, hearty rice bowls and decadent curries. They have a range of freshly made juices and also Vietnamese beers and a large wine and cocktail list. Pho’s menu is 40% vegan and nearly entirely gluten-free too. They also have an accessible kids’ menu where children can get a meal and a drink for £5.50

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James Spencer
Manchester/Greater Manchester •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff who really made the experience. Options available for those with intolerances, and staff members willing to assist on catering to them.
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ClimatPrice: Very Expensive• Modern European• Manchester
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4.7
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Jarrad
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent food, the staff were attentive and great atmosphere.
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Refuge MCRPrice: Moderate• Global, International• Manchester
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4.2
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ElizabethVIP
Cheshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Everything was outstanding a real authentic restaurant.
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Piccolino - KnutsfordPrice: Expensive• Italian• Knutsford
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4.7
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Peter
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
Dined Mexican. Food very tasty and well-presented; albeit a little pricey. The very hot habanero sauce could be substituted for a less-hot version, if required. Excellent service from Dharmita
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Peter Street KitchenPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Manchester
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4.4
OT
OpenTable Diner
Manchester/Greater Manchester •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Feb 2025
The food was really good. The staff were very friendly and attentive and the service was great.
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Lucky Cat - ManchesterPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Manchester
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4.6

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