Say sayonara to small plates being exclusively for tapas, and welcome in a whole new world of cicchetti, mamezara and more on your next dining adventure. Whether you're on a date night, group dinner or you just fancy trying a little bit of everything, these restaurants across the city have got you covered. Explore the wonderful array of small plate restaurants in Manchester and let the feasting begin.
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Peter Street Kitchen have built up a reputation for exceptional Japanese and Mexican-inspired small plates. Dinner here consists of tempura and smaller dishes such as seared beef tataki and truffle ponzu, snow crab from the robata and wagyu beef flat tacos in serene surroundings.
Occupying the cosy nooks underneath the arches of Watson Street, Three Little Words is the restaurant that neighbours The Spirit of Manchester gin distillery. Head here to feast on the likes of scallop ceviche, lamb's fry and grilled halloumi served with peach and basil.
This pretty in pink escape in the heart of Spinningfields serves up small plates that pack a punch. Swing by Sunset and you'll get to graze on oysters, tuna tartare, sushi and yum yum squares while sipping on hand-crafted cocktails and snapping pics for the 'gram.
A guide to small dishes wouldn't be complete without tapas at Evuna Manchester - a stalwart of the Spanish dining scene on Deansgate and in the Northern Quarter. Wash your favourites down with plenty of vino, as this place doubles as a wine bar too.
Toting that quintessentially Manchester industrial chic aesthetic, Elnecot is whipping up some of the city's most inspiring small plates. The inventive and eclectic menu ranges from pig head croquettes to the very funky disco cabbage, with a cracking happy hour and lunchtime deals.
Offering Chinese dishes to share, alongside main meals, signature cocktails and those iconic cherry blossom interiors, Tattu is a top choice of Manchester restaurants serving small plates. This swish destination is perfect for wooing come date night.
Fumo serves award-winning cicchetti in St Peters Square. For maximum impact, guests are encouraged to choose 5 - 6 dishes between two, and indulge in Sicilian arancini, truffle and pecorino ravioli and beef tagliata in the restaurant's luxurious setting.
For small plates in Didsbury, look no further than favourite Volta. Known across the city for its food inspired by countries spanning from Ethiopia to Japan, alongside being the sister restaurant of city centre spot The Refuge, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit.
