The healthiest menus and dishes in Manchester

Head on down to this cute neighbourhood bistro in the Northern Quarter for healthy brunch plates, matcha lattes and freshly squeezed juices loaded with vitamins. Brunch options include Turkish Eggs with dill, pomegranate seeds and toasted sourdough, the Brooklyn Breakfast served with smoked salmon and wilted spinach, and Organic Avocados on Toast topped with poached eggs, Pico de Gallo, house pickles, fresh chilli and coriander (which can be made vegan with vegan yoghurt and feta). And if you’ve got a sweet tooth but still want something on the healthy side, The Smithfield Social makes incredible smoothie bowls with fresh organic fruit, Greek yoghurt (or vegan alternative), house granola, chia seeds, Agave and fresh mint.

Just outside Manchester is this wonderful little bakery and canteen, Little Blanchflower, whose philosophy is centred around simplicity, locality and naturality. All dishes and produce is freshly baked or made in-house, and the wine list is low-interventional and vegan wherever possible. Expect to find artisan dishes on the menu made with heritage, free range, organic and house-cured ingredients, and menu highlights include fully loaded eggs Benedict plates, or the extremely popular house focaccia breakfast sandwiches. Even the sweet treats here are guilt-free as all of the croissants, pains au chocolats, cruffins, brioches, Danish pastries and granola are homemade!

Plant-based restaurant, The Allotment Vegan Eatery showcases the best of the season’s harvest and uses local, sustainable growers and producers wherever it can. Inside, there’s gorgeous rustic interiors with plant printed wallpaper and earthy tones. The deliciously eclectic menu boasts a range of small plates and large plates with healthy options such as jackfruit tacos, a quinoa and vegetable-based summer bowl, tofu satay skewers, salt and pepper laksa, and king oyster mushroom scallops with pea puree. There’s also a great value lunch menu on weekdays from 12pm-3pm, which includes two small plates alongside a hot drink or soft drink for just £14!

Vibrant tapas bar, Canto serves up a delightful spread of fresh, Mediterranean and Iberian style small plates, which are perfect for sharing with friends or your date. Enjoy healthy petiscos such as Padrón peppers with Maldon sea salt, an Ibèrico cured meat selection or toasted Catalan bread with fresh tomatoes, garlic and olive oil. For seafood lovers, there’s baked octopus, chilli and garlic prawns, and monkfish skewers with Mojo Rojo, and on the grilled meat menu, you can enjoy a range of spicy, well-seasoned chorizo, chicken and beef dishes. And on the vegetable tapas menu, there’s a range of aromatic and flavoursome dishes like grilled asparagus, caramelised cauliflower and roasted aubergine topped with goat’s cheese. Delicious!

Build your own super tasty and healthy deli plates at HOME Restaurant – a bright and airy, contemporary food venue located in the heart of Manchester. Create your own North African buddha bowl, superfood bowl or avocado-based poke bowl then choose from diverse protein options such as grilled halloumi, falafel with tahini, flat iron steak, chalk stream hot smoked trout, paprika-spiced garlic king prawns, flame grilled Greek chicken leg or herby harissa chicken. To finish off, pick from a range of healthy add-ons such as beetroot and walnut dip, red cabbage slaw, guacamole, Moroccan-spiced hummus and more!