Best Christmas Day Dinner In Manchester 2024

For a contemporary festive dining experience, Peter Street Kitchen is the place to be this Christmas. Housed in the iconic Free Trade Hall, this award-winning Manchester spot exudes modern charm with its high ceilings, pendant lighting, and sleek wooden accents, setting the scene for a cosy, yet sophisticated meal.

On the 25th, they'll be serving goodies like aged beef Wellington with charred greens and red wine reduction, seared scallop with tarragon-infused caviar butter, and a Valrhona chocolate fondant as part of a five-course menu that starts from £155 per person.

If you're wondering what's open on Christmas Day in Manchester, then we suggest you prepare to celebrate the 25th December in style at 20 Stories, where the festive spirit is the only thing higher than the view. For £160 per person, sit back and let the pros handle the cooking with a luxurious five-course meal.

Kick things off with a melt-in-your-mouth beef carpaccio, followed by a showstopping roast Cheshire turkey breast topped with truffle pomme purée and all the trimmings. And because it's Christmas, save room for the classics – mince pies and a boozy pudding drenched in brandy sauce.

If you're searching for restaurants open for a family Christmas Day in Manchester, head to Gino D'Acampo for a scrumptious feast. The pretty spot will be decorated head to toe with festive fixtures in addition to its soft, warm lighting and teal furnishings. 

Guests will be required to put down a £20 deposit and pre-order from the Christmas Day menu which features an array of droolworthy, seasonal plates. We've got our eyes on the braised beef in red wine, served with toasted ciabatta, and the tiramisu for dessert. 

Looking for the best Christmas Day in Manchester restaurants? Browns Manchester is pulling out all the stops with a festive feast to remember. For £95 per head, you'll get to dive into classic yuletide favourites like oak-smoked Atlantic salmon, roast turkey with all the trimmings, and a rich Christmas pudding.

If you're feeling fancy, you can also treat yourself to indulgent specials like pan-seared scallops, beef Wellington, or mint-crusted rack of lamb. With an irresistible dessert lineup and bubbles on tap, this festive spread is sure to satisfy.

Metropolitan West Didsbury is turning up the heat this winter with a festive Christmas Day feast that's hard to resist. For £95, you'll be treated to four indulgent courses, plus a glass of bubbly on arrival to kick off the celebrations.

The menu is packed with seasonal delights like hot smoked salmon and avocado crostini, a juicy 10oz ribeye steak with rich red wine and mushroom sauce, as well as a decadent panettone cheesecake drizzled with amaretto custard. Feeling extra fancy? Add a side of chocolate liqueur truffles for just £3.50 and make it a very sweet ending indeed.

Lucky Cat by Gordon Ramsay is a Michelin Guide-recommended Asian restaurant that can be found on King Street, sporting cool decor, inspired by 1930s Tokyo. Gather you friends or family and head on over for a non-traditional meal on Christmas Day and thank us later. 

On the menu, you'll find snacks like padron peppers and baby squid, lobster summer rolls topped with chilli jam from the raw bar, and fish like Korean spiced black cod or grilled miso salmon. 

Restaurants open on Christmas Day in Manchester city centre, you ask? San Carlo is offering Mancunians the ultimate festive escape this Christmas Day with a delightful Italian twist. Their à la carte menu is packed with authentic treats, from Sicilian arancini to calzone pizza, gnocchi sorrentina, and a heavenly meringata cake topped with strawberries.

Pair your meal with a glass (or two) of their handpicked wines, bubbles, or beers, and you've got a feast the whole famiglia will love. It's the perfect way to ditch the turkey and go full Italian for the holidays.

This Michelin Guide restaurant sports Scandi-style interiors and serves exceptional British small plates with Japanese and European influences. If you're looking for a festive dinner with a twist, then this place is for you. 

On Christmas Day, you'll be able to tuck into a set menu for £125 per person (£80 for children under 12) and feast on the likes of burrata with roasted figs, pickled pear, walnut and radicchio to start, followed by salt-aged duck breast or Goosnargh turkey, then gingerbread custard tart to finish. 

Zouk on Oxford Road has got Christmas in the bag with its stellar menu. The Indian restaurant not only whips up delightful, fragrant dishes but also looks the part, with its foliage-adorned walls and modern decor split across three levels. 

On the big day, visit for a five-course spicy lunch or dinner featuring its signature lamb raan, served with Yorkshire puddings, seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes. To finish? An epic Yule log in two different flavours: raspberry vanilla or strawberry. 

Nestled within the five-star Lowry Hotel you'll find The River Restaurant, an elegant place to dine, especially at Christmas. It features contemporary and classic designs, as well as a pretty terrace ideal for sightseeing and enjoying a post-meal tipple. 

Lunch on the 25th starts from £170 per person and comes with a glass of prosecco on arrival. On the menu? Cream of spiced pumpkin soup to start, followed by turkey ballotine or a truffle open lasagne, and Christmas pudding for dessert.