There are plenty of new spots popping up in and around the city; take a look at some of the best!
Loafi Bakehouse | Ramsbottom | Open now
Taking over the former Levanter site – which has sat untouched for the last two years – Loafi Bakehouse is a new micro-bakery that’s opened on Square Street. Owner, Richard Sharples, is passionate about taking things back to basics and nailing the traditional, old-school baked goods, focusing on classic British pastries and cakes.
Expect a range of breads including tin loaves, rye with treacle, and stout pumpernickel, as well as classic sandwiches and sausage rolls. There’s also plenty to satisfy your sweet tooth, including treacle sponge, lemon curd, custard tarts, Eccles cakes, and more!
On Instagram @Loafibakehouse
Melis | Whitefield | Open now
Following a successful two years in Wigan, Melis Restaurant & Bar is bringing the Mediterranean to Whitefield, mixing flavours, culture, and a welcoming atmosphere. The menu champions the diverse and vibrant tastes of Mediterranean culture with kebabs, grilled steaks, platters, fresh seafood, and plenty of vegetarian options.
Menu highlights include a mouthwatering seafood casserole, an impressive chicken sizzler, and a fresh Greek salad for those looking for a lighter bite. Pair your meal with the restaurant’s expertly crafted cocktails and let Melis whisk you away to the Mediterranean – no passport required!
Whitefield.melisrestaurant.co.uk
Bistro Three Rooms by Platzki | Didsbury | Open now
Platzki is a concept created by two food fanatics who are passionate about combining Polish tradition with modern cooking. After a successful few years on Deansgate, the team has expanded to a second spot on Warburton Street in Didsbury. The new venue promises global flavours with Polish soul, with a slightly more refined offering than the original restaurant.
Diners can enjoy a variety of items ranging from the signature Platzki pancakes with whipped feta to pan-fried sea bass with butter beans and punchy cocktails to match!
Platzki.co.uk/bistrothreerooms
Loft @ No. 8 | Prestwich | Open now
Chips @ No. 8, one of Prestwich’s favourite chip shops, has given its upstairs restaurant a new look and menu. The new menu focuses mainly on seafood, but there’s also a tempting array of gourmet sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs, including a hot brisket butty, vegan chipotle bean burger, and the octodog – a twist on a hotdog with grilled octopus and tasty lemon aioli.
You can, of course, also tuck into the classic fish and chips!
On Instagram @Loftatno.8
Soots Pasta | Northern Quarter | Open now
After opening in Altrincham Market earlier this year, Soots is moving to its own bricks-and-mortar place, bringing vegan pasta treats to Tib Street in the Northern Quarter. Whether it’s a browned butter rigatoni, butternut squash arancini, or a classic tiramisu that tickles your fancy, Soots has everything covered for pasta and Italian lovers.
It can even offer gluten free pasta options, so nobody has to miss out.
Sootsmcr.com
