Chotto Matte Manchester

Head down Jackson's Row and you'll find yourself in Chotto Matte's Manchester outpost—a place that takes the whole East-meets-South America thing seriously without being precious about it. The space has that polished, contemporary feel you'd expect from a restaurant that's made waves across London, with an energy that shifts from business lunches to buzzy Friday nights. You're looking at inventive dishes that blend Japanese technique with Peruvian flavour, so expect ceviche done right, nigiri that surprises you, and cocktails that actually know what they're doing. It's the sort of place where you can rock up solo at the counter or book a table for something that feels special—proper food in a neighbourhood that's crying out for it.