These towns to the east of Manchester can cater for all tastes when it comes to dining, from fine dining to casual eating.
Crowded House, Bury
A world fusion focused sharing and grazing restaurant, with ingredients sourced from local suppliers wherever possible. There are daytime and evening menus which change regularly. This autumn, there will be a pick and mix Sunday roast. It is also home to live music events: Kayne Taylor plays on October 18. crowdedhousebury.co.uk
A stylish restaurant in beautiful surroundings, with an emphasis on British food. Dishes include cod supreme on seafood risotto, pear blue cheese and walnut pocket and duck breast served with parmentier potato and smoked pancetta. There is an extensive wine and cocktail menu and a children’s menu. pavilionrestaurant.co.uk
An attractive gourmet grill in the centre of town offering a well-presented range of tacos, smash burgers, steaks and chicken platters – don’t miss the signature grilled hanging skewers. The Afternoon Tea is just a bit different with items like jalapeno cheese bites, as well as more usual sweet treats. smoke-yard.co.uk
An independent coffee shop in the centre of the pretty area of Norden: its motto is ‘Food from the Heart to Make You Smile.’ The décor is warm rustic with wooden tables and stone flooring. It serves a variety of dishes including home-made soups, sandwiches and cakes. catherines-bistro.co.uk
Milnrow Balti, Rochdale
Established in 1998 and a winner of Best North West Restaurant of the Year, as well as 2023 Champion of Champions at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards. The menu uses locally sourced ingredients, to cook dishes such as shazini murgh and balti akbari cham cham. Vegetarians are amply catered for. themilnrowbaltirestaurant.co.uk
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