Portuguese and Spanish Tapas Restaurants in Manchester
Whilst Manchester may not be as gifted as Spain for sunshine, there's still a superb choice of Spanish restaurants and tapas bars to choose from.
Manchester boasts the largest student population in the whole of Europe and the considerable number of Spanish academics are well serviced by the superb Instituto Cervantes on Deansgate.
They're also well catered for by each of the Spanish restaurants bringing their own corner of Spain to Manchester.
There's also a handful of Portuguese restaurants in Manchester, offering piri piri chicken and tapas.
Classy fine Spanish wine merchant and restaurant on Deansgate which aims to offer the finest in Spanish food and drink. Dishes range from tapas to a la carte, originating from the central regions in Spain. A wine club and pre-theatre deals make it ideal if visiting the Bridgewater Hall or Opera House nearby
The friendly backstreet basement restaurant, close to the Town Hall and the shops blends Chilean, Latin American and Spanish dishes with Italian cuisine. From Paella De La Casa to Pizza Napoli, Pollo Andino to Linguine Pescatore, and Patatas a la brava to Penne Piccanti, Leoni's brings together the best from Latin America, Spain and Italy
Mediterranean fusion restaurant in a beautiful setting, by the canal in Castlefield. Opened in August 2011, it
offers a quality taste of Spanish, Italian and Greek influences with exciting food, deliciously cooked and served in such a way that will be very unique for people who appreciate high quality Mediterranean food.
This Cuban inspired Latino restaurant and classic rock bar, hidden away off St Annes Square at the side of the Royal Exchange Theatre, boasts a revolutionary theme throughout, influenced by the political movement in Nicaragua. The latin menu focuses on Central American and Spanish tapas alongside Mexican specialties including tacos, fajitas, chili and nachos
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