Zambrero Cross Street
Mexican in Manchester — 4.6★ (74 Google reviews).

Armenian · Manchester
A family-run Armenian kitchen in the middle of Manchester that manages the neat trick of feeling special without feeling stiff — clean, elegant, full of character, with proper cloth napkins and Armenian music playing quietly underneath. Buggy access, high chairs and a kids' menu are all sorted, and there are vegan and halal options plus a decent alcohol-free drinks list, so mixed tables are easy here. The meat is the thing people rave about; khachapuri, khinkali and solyanka come up again and again, and the ice cream is made in-house. The owners and team are warm and attentive, and they'll mark a birthday with a candle in a crepe if you mention it. It isn't the cheapest dinner in town, and the room suits a proper sit-down meal more than a five-minute pit stop — one parent says everything felt "fresh, honest and homemade".

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
Mexican in Manchester — 4.6★ (74 Google reviews).
A smart, buzzy city-centre Italian with warm staff, a kids' menu, high chairs and reliable pasta and pizza — book ahead at peak times.
A well-loved Manchester bar with outdoor seating and vegan options, rated 4.7 by over 400 visitors.