Kukoos by Zouk
Tuck into lamb wraps and dosas, juices and salads at this street-food specialist. A healthier take on curry with bench-style seating.      

Address: 12A Oxford Road | Telephone: 0161 236 7989 |

Umezushi
A relatively tucked-away, new sushi bar with a wood-lined interior and a penchant for using the catch of the day in imaginative ways. Try monkfish liver, Cornish squid and sweet scallop sashimi alongside your California rolls.

Address: Unit 4 Mirabel Street | Telephone: 0161 832 1852 |

Damson MediaCityUK
This new, glass-clad bistro in Salford's media quarter offers views of the BBC HQ and the ship canal. Tuck into Whitby crab risotto and pork belly with a choice from the boutique wine list.

Address: Orange Building, MediaCityUK, Salford | Telephone: 0161 751 7020 |

City Cafe
Contemporary glass-clad restaurant that's back on winning form. Set menus offer value while the wine list ticks some intriguing boxes. Modern British classics are prepared with imagination: the crab and ginger jelly risotto and chocolate ganache with berries are musts.

Address: Mint Hotel, 1 Auburn Street | Telephone: 0161 242 1020 |