The Lime Tree

You're heading out to West Didsbury, where the tree-lined streets feel a world away from the city centre bustle. The Lime Tree sits on Lapwing Lane with the sort of unpretentious warmth that makes you want to linger over a second glass of wine. The menu changes seasonally and reads like someone's actually thought about what tastes good together, not what sounds clever on paper. It's the restaurant your mates recommend because they've been back five times this year, not because it's suddenly fashionable.