The dining spot, tucked away on the eighth floor of a city centre office building, has finally made the cut
Climat is a wine-led restaurant atop Blackfriars House in Manchester (Image: Vincent Cole – Manchester Evening News)
The latest additions to the Michelin Guide have been announced with a new entry for Greater Manchester.
The venue is one of several from across the UK that have been added to the September edition of the Michelin Inspector’s Favourite New Restaurants.
Michelin’s Inspectors are always on the road assessing existing restaurants, as well as uncovering new ones worthy of their recommendation.
While Stars, Green Stars and Bib Gourmands are revealed at the annual Michelin Guide Ceremony, the inspectors add restaurants to the selection year round.
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These latest additions are released on a monthly basis and are highlighted by a ‘New’ symbol. For September, 16 new entries were added from across the UK and Ireland – from discreet bistros to neighbourhood spots.
In Manchester, wine-led rooftop restaurant Climat finally got its mention. Sitting atop Blackfriars House in the city centre, it has won many awards since opening in November 2022 thanks to its Parisian-style interiors, sprawling rooftop terrace and elevated dishes.
It’s been raved out by food critics Jay Rayner and William Sitwell, been nominated in the Manchester Food & Drink Awards numerous times, and now been included in the Michelin Inspectors Guide.
Climat restaurant in Manchester boasts stunning views(Image: Climat)
Sister restaurant to Chester’s Michelin-Guide recommended Covino, the restaurant offers spectacular rooftop views of Manchester landmarks, while its name – pronounced without the ‘e’ – derives from the term used to describe a singular vineyard site in Burgundy, lauded for its micro-climate and perfect growing conditions.
Dishes here are overseen by Executive Chef Luke Richardson and Head Chef Simon Ulph, and focus on serving up British cuisine with influences from around the globe.
Diners can choose from the likes of crowd-pleaser hash browns and taramasalata, deep fried ox tongue, guineafowl with langoustine bisque, and desserts including strawberry blancmange.
The restaurant opened in late 2022 and boasts and extensive wine list(Image: Climat)
The Guides entry for Climat reads: “You have to be in the know to come across Climat, tucked away on the eighth floor of a city centre office building.
“You arrive at a dedicated entrance and make your way up to the chic penthouse, where stunning city views await you.
“An open kitchen is the focus of the room, with its aromas filling the air, and the concise fixed-price menu includes well-executed dishes such as halibut with spinach and sorrel velouté, where the ingredient quality shines through.
Dishes at Climat restaurant in Manchester(Image: Manchester Evening News)
“Wine is a feature with one side of the room acting as a bar and the carefully curated list deftly mixing traditional and modern styles.”
Sharing the news, Climat wrote on Instagram: “Pleased as punch! We’re very happy to have been included in the Michelin Guide.
“Thank you to all the team for their hard work and to our suppliers for their fantastic produce. Santé!”
In August, three Greater Manchester restaurants were added, including chef Mary-Ellen McTague’s restaurant Pip, found within the Treehouse Hotel on Deansgate; chef Shaun Moffat’s latest venture, Winsome within Whitworth Locke; and Cantaloupe in Stockport, a neighbourhood spot serving up Mediterranean-inspired dishes.