Our most memorable meals of 2024 - from £6 noodles to TikTok bagels

What a year it’s been for Manchester’s food scene. We've had a veritable feast in terms of restaurant openings, with some blockbuster arrivals, and heavy hitters making a welcome return too.

We’ve been lucky enough to sample some of the dishes from these new spots, as well as revisit some of our favourite haunts. Sometimes we’ve travelled a little further too, because needs must when it comes to tracking down a good roast.

We've also discovered hidden gems like the wooden hut in Wythenshawe Precinct serving up some of the best noodles in Greater Manchester, stumbled upon the lunch spot with incredible chicken chipotle bagels, experienced a ‘ridiculous’ sugar rush at the Shrek Cafe and tried out all of the restaurants and bars inside Manchester Airport. Even though it’s been varied, we can all agree it's been a privilege to try out so many restaurants and, in many cases, meet the amazing people behind them.

Whilst we can't go back through all of them - though you can on our dedicated food page here - we've decided to go back into the restaurant review archives and spotlight some of our favourites for you to enjoy again. Here's hoping over the Twixmas period it provides you with a bit of inspiration for where to dine out in the New Year too.

During a visit to the quaint village famous for its Premier League footballer residents and multi-million pound mansions, Lifestyle Editor Dianne Bourne paid a visit to Prestbury’s Bacchus, an old-school style of restaurant, with classic dishes, white table cloths and good old-fashioned service with a smile.

With a prime position looking out onto the village church, Dianne tried out a four-course set menu for £33.50 - and she wasn’t disappointed. As she wrote at the time: “ For me this