13 Of The Best New Restaurants & Bars To Try This November In Manchester

Fancy trying something new this month? Manchester’s got ya. From eateries serving Asian flavours to some of the coolest spots to grab a bite to eat on the go or tuck into some great comforting food, here are some of the best new restaurants, cafés and bars to try in Manchester this month.

1. Desert Island Dumplings

Following major success at GRUB MCR and Liverpool’s Kazimier Garden, as well as popping up at Sadler’s Cat, Desert Island Dumplings is set to kick off yet another residency, bringing their delicious vegan-fusion dumplings to Ancoats. Known for their unconventional dumplings made with a plant-based twist, Desert Island Dumplings has created some seriously delicious fusion flavours, ranging from ‘Cheezburger’ to Salt and Pepper ‘Chikn’.  Visitors to the General Store can expect a new and equally creative breakfast menu served up until 11.30am daily with flavours such as scrambled tofu, potato and meat-free chorizo, all wrapped up in crispy fried dumplings. Plus, you can start they day with more breakfast-inspired dumplings with their new and intriguing overnight blueberry oat dumplings. Desert Island Dumplings, Ancoats General Store, 57 Great Ancoats Street, corner of Blossom Street, M4 5AB.

2. Provence

A brand-new all day wine bar and coffee house named after one of France’s popular wine regions has opened in Manchester, offering wine for every occasion (quite literally) and ‘wine-oke’ on the menu. Provence, located in the Manchester business district of Spinningfields, has a non-traditional approach to wine, which will see guests select from a menu categorised by ‘wine occasions’ as opposed to a typical region or flavour profile. Whether it’s a catch-up with friends, a date night spot, a pre-dinner treat, or a post-work pick-me-up with colleagues, the uniquely grouped wine menu will match the perfect wine to your mood and current life situation. Provence, 3 Hardman Street, Spinningfields, M3 3HF.

3. Nonna’s Pasta

Opening up at The Green Lab venue in Deansgate Square, Nonna’s Pasta will take residency until Christmas offering an authentically entertaining dining experience with Nonna’s twist on old classics. When it comes to pasta, Nonna knows best. For the main courses, the pop-up will offer an exciting range of Nonna’s recipes including Nonna’s Cacio Pepe, a tasteful twist on the classic Italian sauce. Posh Nonna Goes Wild (truffle Mafaldine with creamy truffle sauce with wild mushrooms and parmesan), Nonna Hadid (Rigatoni all vodka- but Gigi has nothing on Nonna’s recipe) and Nonna Goes to America (truffle mac and cheese) are just a few of the hearty dishes to choose from. Nonna’s Pasta, The Green Lab Deansgate Square, 7 Owen Street, East Tower, M15 4YB. 

4. Juicebox

Taking the natural wine trend to Didsbury village, Juicebox will specialise in natural/low intervention and organic wine, craft beers and fancy snacks, which will all be available for takeaway, delivery or sit in. Plus, if you’re local, Juicebox offer a same day bicycle courier service- the idea of having wine arrive at your door in no time is both glorious and effortless. Juicebox, 698 Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, M20 2DN.

5. Trove

Trove’s Levenshulme branch has recently had a fancy refurb and is back open for business this month. Visitors to the bakery, which also has branches in Ancoats and Bloc in the city centre, can pick up freshly baked loaves of sourdough bread as well as a range of seasonal tray bakes, tarts and sweet and savoury pastries. Trove is a great spot to drop by with friends to have a good catch up over breakfast or brunch with French toast with a croissant loaf, eggs Benedict and plenty of seasonal specials on the menu. Trove, 1032-1034 Stockport Rd, Levenshulme, M19 3WX.

6. Loaf

Taking Manchester by storm with their light, fluffy sponge in an array of flavours, baked in loaf form and topped decadently and decoratively, it’s the cupcake’s cool, new best friend, made by Loaf. After taking up a residency at Affinity Living Riverview in Salford earlier this year, followed by bagging a spot in Selfridge’s at the Trafford Centre, the bakery is now set to open a permanent location on Oxford Street in Manchester this November so Mancs can get their loaf cake fix and more. The specially-designed rose-hued cafe is a pink paradise to match the bakery’s groovy logo, boasting a balcony seating area and cute counter serving a newly revised menu of mini loaf cakes (which were previously slices of chunky loaves) that are both dainty and delightful to eat. Loaf, 83 Oxford Street, M1 6EG.

7. Exhibition

Situated in the iconic St George’s House, a new 6,000sqft concept known as Exhibition will be comprised of three independent kitchens, two bars, and dedicated exhibition spaces for local artists. Prestwich favourite and Michelin Guide named Osma will bring a new relaxed edge to their famous Scandinavian concept, also joining the new Manchester city centre venue is Caroline Martins of the Sao Paulo Project with a brand new version of her Brazilian-British fusion cuisine. Plus Ramsbottom’s Basque fire cookery restaurant, Baratxuri, which also has a spot at Escape to Freight Island, will join the line-up of traders at Exhibition. The main bar at Exhibition will also be the first in the city to offer Manchester Union straight from the in-venue tanks, alongside a dedicated rotational line for Manchester breweries. Exhibition, St George’s House, 56 Peter Street, M2 3NQ.

8. MUSU

Manchester is a haven for Asian cuisine and it’s not likely to stop any time soon as a new, luxury Japanese restaurant has set its sights on the city, and in a very prime location. Opening this November on Manchester’s Bridge Street, MUSU aims to set itself apart by bringing “a new breed of restaurant that offers both the pinnacle of fine dining and a totally immersive experience”. Guests can expect an exquisite tasting menu concept designed to deliver a multi-sensory dining experience featuring the likes of A5 grade wagyu beef and sustainable blue fin tuna. Select from Sentaku, which allows guests to choose their dishes from each section of the menu,  Kaiseki, a set menu curated by chef Michael Shaw that comprises seven and eleven course options or Omakase, which means entrusting the chef to create the perfect menu. MUSU, 64 Bridge Street, M3 3BN.

9. Ewe

New Ewe Restaurant and Bar located in Westhoughton near Bolton will feature a private dining room, garden room, open plan bar area, and even a baby grand piano. Replacing previous restaurant India Gate, Ewe will be serving up modern, British and globally inspired dishes with a warm countryside welcome. Showcasing a seasonally changing menu of classic and locally sourced signature dishes, Executive Chef Maros Surovka’s menu takes inspiration from the four elements, earth (signature dishes like Shepherd’s pie and beef Wellington), water (seafood), air (chicken and duck-based dishes) and fire (sizzling steaks from the grill). Ewe Restaurant and Bar, 370 Chorley Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3NB.

10. Calcio

Calling all lovers of football and video games, Calcio is the bar for you. Located in the Northern Quarter, Manchester’s first retro football and arcade bar is arriving just in time for the World Cup to kick off. The bar has even created the perfect back drop for those post game FIFA interviews with a wall featuring iconic brands from the football and gaming worlds like Sega, Umbro and PlayStation. Calcio has also teamed up with What’s Your Beef Burgers who will be taking over the kitchen to serve up some banging burgers whilst you enjoy plenty of footy matches and get your game on. Calcio, 24 Dale St, M1 1FY.

11. Burgerism

The much-loved burger company tucked away on a Salford industrial estate is finally opening an on-street location in Gatley, Stockport. This will be the first time Burgerism’s customers will be able to see the hidden gem burger brand on the high street. Set to follow a similar operation to their Salford branch, all orders can be made online with the option of delivery or collection, but guests will now be able to get a sneak peek into how burgers at Burgerism are made and understand what all the buzz is about.

12. Big Licks

Main courses are great but desserts are another level. Opening up on Liverpool Road just off Deansgate, you’re going to want to make room for a dessert at Big Licks. Serving up ice cream in an assortment of flavours alongside waffles, milkshakes, doughnuts and brownies, it’s a haven for those with a sweet tooth. However, for savoury fans or those looking for two courses, Big Licks will also be offering a wide selection of burgers to choose from, accompanied with fries. Big Licks, 73-83 Liverpool Road, M3 4AQ.

13. Pastan

Taking over the former site of vegan eatery, Vertigo on Cross Street, Pastan is set to open its doors this November bringing with it a menu filled with 100% plant-based pasta. It features both a lunch and evening menu, with pasta dishes we know and love made vegan as well as starters and desserts that give an ode to Italy like shiitake Caesar salad and affogato. Pasta dishes include loaded gnocchi, carbonara, cacio e pepe and mac n cheese, all minus the meat and dairy. Pastan, 18 Cross Street, M2 7AE.