PUPA Restaurant & Bar is a mediterranean restaurant in Northern Quarter, Manchester. Rated 4.7 stars from 828 Google reviews. Known for grilled meats and cheesecake. Best for groups and couples. Features a terrace, dog-friendly.
PUPA Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.7★ on Google (828 reviews) and 4.7★ on TripAdvisor (168 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
PUPA Restaurant & Bar
Across 742 rated reviews, 94% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.7★ |
| Reviews | 828 |
| 1-star share | 2.7% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Very tasty chicken with mushrooms, very nice atmosphere, incredible staff.”
“For the price we paid, I find the quality and service level to be very behind.”
“Lovely food and service, would highly recommend this place”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
996 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Grilled meats and Mediterranean small plates executed with precision, in a room where the staff anticipate what you need.
You want grilled Mediterranean meats and a room where staff know what they're doing.
About PUPA Restaurant & Bar
Mediterranean grilling done properly is harder to find in Manchester than it should be, and PUPA fills that gap in the Northern Quarter with real conviction. The ribeye and sirloin steaks are the dishes people keep coming back for, the cheesecake is the dessert that follows them, and the halloumi and chicken wings give the table something to work through while the main event arrives. The interior earns its own mentions — beautiful enough that people notice it, comfortable enough that groups settle in for the long haul, with upstairs offering more room when the party is bigger. It handles a birthday table as well as it handles a quiet midweek dinner, which in a neighbourhood this busy is exactly what the street needs.
PUPA Restaurant & Bar earns its romantic reputation through both atmosphere and a serious wine selection — the kind of place where a dinner for two tends to extend well past dessert.
In the last 90 days, PUPA Restaurant & Bar has drawn 49 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Grilled meats
Ribeye, sirloin, and tomahawk steaks appear in 52 combined mentions across Google review topics, with chicken wings and lamb skewers also consistently named.
Cheesecake
19 mentions in Google review topics, appearing regularly in recent reviews as a standout dessert.
Service
Recent reviews describe staff as 'very friendly' and 'incredible', with reviewers noting attentive service without fuss.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
☀️Outdoor
Frequently Asked Questions about PUPA Restaurant & Bar
PUPA Restaurant & Bar in Manchester's Northern Quarter welcomes solo diners at the bar, with a wine list and cocktail menu that anchor the evening, and staff who attend without fuss.
PUPA Restaurant & Bar is known for grilled meats—ribeye, sirloin, and tomahawk steaks cooked to order—alongside halloumi, lamb skewers, chicken wings, and a cheesecake that arrives to tables with regularity.
PUPA Restaurant & Bar in the Northern Quarter recommends reservations, especially for groups and dinner service.
PUPA Restaurant & Bar has plentiful paid parking in the Northern Quarter zone, including garage, lot, and street options.
PUPA Restaurant & Bar in Manchester's Northern Quarter offers high chairs, wheelchair-accessible seating and restrooms, and a casual-to-romantic atmosphere that works for families and groups alike.
PUPA Restaurant & Bar maintains a serious wine list that reviewers consistently praise, anchoring the bar offering alongside cocktails and coffee.
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Hot Score: 52/100 · ranked October 2026
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