Five places to try a Sunday roast dinner this weekend in Manchester

Nothing says autumn is here quite a freshly made Sunday roast. It’s a seasonal staple that makes its way onto dining tables just in time to ease the transition into the colder and darker months.

When the nights draw in and we start looking for excuses not to leave the house, a top-tier Sunday dinner can provide some much-needed light - and motivation - to roll back the covers, seize the day, and tuck into some excellent cuts.

It’s the ultimate comfort meal, and here in Manchester it takes many forms. From the classic roast with all the trimmings, and carvery piled high with spuds and Yorkshire puddings, to the sharing platters and twists on traditional, we really are spoilt for choice.

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Of course, we rounded up some of our favourites over the years - The Jane Eyre, Hawksmoor and The Edinburgh Castle, we’re looking at you. But, we’re always on the lookout for new additions and unique takes on the much-loved Sunday tradition.

Below you’ll find a snapshot of some of the new arrivals in Manchester including the Mexican-inspired roast from Madre, the Sunday feast cooked up by a chef whose restaurant is recommended in the Michelin Guide and Manchester city centre’s first carvery over at Freight Island.

The Manchester outpost of Liverpool’s hit restaurant Maray has its own Middle Eastern take on the classic Sunday roast, and this year they're keeping it fresh again by changing up the offer. Available every Sunday, 12-5pm, guests can choose from Roast beef picanha - a cut of beef taken from the top of the rump - lemon za’atar and saffron roasted