Date spot in Manchester
Nell's Pizza, Kampus
Split a giant New York-style pizza at Nell's in the Kampus garden quarter, a few minutes from Piccadilly.
Minshull Street, Kampus
Address: Nell's Kampus, 20 Minshull Street, Manchester M1 3EF- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
Why it's a good date: The slices are huge and the room is relaxed, so it's an easy, cheap dinner before a gig or a film. Kampus has some nice spots for a drink afterwards too.
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New Wave Ramen
Tib Lane, city centre
Address: New Wave Ramen, 16 Tib Lane, Manchester M2 4JB- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Warm up over big bowls of ramen at the small noodle bar on Tib Lane, just off Cross Street.
Why it's a good date: A good rainy-day pick: steamy windows, rich broth and a quick, friendly turnaround. They keep space for walk-ins, but booking is safer on a Friday or Saturday.
Society
Barbirolli Square, near the Bridgewater Hall
Address: Society, Basement, 100 Barbirolli Square, Manchester M2 3BD- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
- Foodie
Pick from a handful of independent kitchens and grab a long table at the basement food hall under Barbirolli Square.
Why it's a good date: You can each order from a different kitchen and meet back at the table, and there's a proper bar in the middle. Handy before a concert at the Bridgewater Hall next door.
Freight Island
Baring Street, Mayfield, behind Piccadilly station
Address: Freight Island, 11 Baring Street, Manchester M1 2PZ- Restaurant
- Cheap and cheerful
Wander the street-food traders at the old railway depot behind Piccadilly station, then find a table among the lights.
Why it's a good date: There's a lot of choice, so it's good when you can't agree on what to eat, and there's often music or sport on. It gets lively at weekends; go earlier in the evening for a calmer table.