Looking for the best Trafford Centre restaurants right now?
This guide covers places inside The Trafford Centre only – The Orient (including Eastern Garden and Upper/Lower levels), the Great Hall, the Dome side and Selfridges – so you can find food fast, book quickly and get back to the shops. No Trafford Palazzo, no Retail Park.
Best Restaurants at Trafford Centre For…
👨👩👧👦 Families: PizzaExpress, Nando’s, Las Iguanas, TGI Friday’s, Five Guys
⚡ Fastest bite: HOP Vietnamese, itsu, Barburrito, Wingstop, Slim Chickens, Joe & The Juice
🍷 Date-night sit-down: Bill’s, The Real Greek, Franco Manca, All Bar One
🍜 Sharing & small plates: Tampopo, Thaikhun, Pesto, The Real Greek
🍔 Burgers & loaded fries: Five Guys, Archie’s, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Burger King
☕ Coffee stop: Pret, Costa, Starbucks, Caffè Nero, Blanchflower
✨ Something different: Hello Oriental, Nichi, Jerk Junction, Chaiiwala
🍨 Sweet finish: Oh! You Pretty Things, Millie’s Cookies, Rolled Ice Cream
Restaurants in the Trafford Centre
All Bar One (bar & small plates) — The Orient (Dome side)
Smart bar for cocktails, brunch and sharing plates.
Archie’s (burgers & shakes) — The Orient
Manchester favourite for stacked burgers, waffle fries and loaded shakes.
Barburrito — The Orient (lower level unit)
Build-your-own burritos, bowls and tacos; fast, filling and customisable.
Blanchflower (coffee & bakery) — Eastern Garden
Quality coffee, pastries and light bites.
Five Guys (burgers) — The Orient
Custom burgers, hand-cut fries and freestyle milkshakes.
Hello Oriental (food hall & bakery) — Eastern Garden, Upper Orient
Dim sum, roast meats, noodles and sweet bakes from a much-loved Manchester brand.
HOP Vietnamese — Eastern Garden, Orient side
Fresh, fast pho, rice boxes and banh mi – ideal between shops.
Lola’s Cupcakes — Main Dome
Delicious cupcakes, show-stopping cakes and indulgent brownies, freshly made every day.
Nichi (Asian fusion) — Eastern Garden, Upper Orient
Modern Asian plates with a twist in the refreshed Eastern Garden area.
Pesto (Italian small plates) — The Orient
Cicchetti-style Italian; mix and match mini pastas, risotti and classics.
Pizza Hut — The Orient
Deep pan nostalgia, salad bar and value family deals.
Shake Shack — The Orient (Unit 3A, The Great Hall)
Serving up juicy burgers, crispy crinkle-cut fries & hand-spun shakes.
Slim Chickens (chicken & shakes) — The Orient
Cooked-to-order tenders, sandwiches and thick shakes.
Tampopo (Pan-Asian) — Upper Orient
Big bowls of ramen, katsu and noodles with a view over the dining court. Great for sharers.
TGI Friday’s (American) — The Orient (Upper level)
Wings, ribs and US-style comfort food with a lively atmosphere.
Thaikhun (Thai street food) — The Orient
Lively Thai curries, pad Thai and kid-friendly picks in the main dining court.
The Real Greek (meze & souvlaki) — The Orient
Table-service Greek with meze spreads, souvlaki and family platters.
Wagamama (Japanese-inspired) — The Orient
Quick ramen, katsu and fresh juices; bench seating and speedy service.
Wetherspoon – The Orient
Offering food and drink at reasonable prices.
Wing Stop (wings & tenders) — The Orient
Bone-in or boneless with lots of sauces; an easy crowd-pleaser.
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Restaurants in the Trafford Centre continued
Ben’s Cookies — Upper Peel Avenue
Delicious cookies.
Bill’s Trafford Centre (all-day brasserie) — near The Orient, Dome side
From breakfast to dinner with burgers, salads and seasonal plates; comfy booths
Boost Juice Bar — Peel Avenue (Upper Mall, Regent Crescent)
Kiosk offering fresh fruit and vegetable smoothies, juices & crushed ice drinks
Bubbleology – Upper Regent Crescent
Bubble tea drinks in a lot of flavours.
Burger King — The Orient (ground floor)
Flame-grilled burgers and quick combos.
Chaiiwala (South Asian café) — The Orient Way kiosk
Karak chai, street snacks and sweet treats.
Costa / Starbucks / Caffè Nero — various spots across the main concourses
Coffee and pastries dotted around the mall for easy refuels.
Franco Manca (sourdough pizza) — first floor, The Orient side
Slow-proved sourdough pizzas with simple, well-priced toppings. Check out our Franco Manca King Street review for menu ideas.
Greggs — Lower Regent Crescent
Hot/Cold baked savouries, sandwiches and drinks.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) — The Orient
Stackable burgers and house sauces.
Haute Dolci — Upper Orient
A sweet dining experience – check out my Haute Dolci Deansgate review to get a feel.
itsu (sushi & bowls) — main mall, Regent Crescent
Sushi, salads and hot bowls that are light and speedy.
Jerk Junction (Caribbean) — The Orient
Jamaican comfort food from jerk chicken to rice and peas.
Joe & The Juice — Upper Peel Avenue
Danish juice bar and café, offering made-to-order juices, specialty coffee and sandwiches.
KFC — The Orient (ground floor kiosk)
Classic fried chicken and quick buckets to go.
Krispy Kreme – Ground floor food court, near Slim Chickens
Perfect for when you want a sweet treat.
Las Iguanas (Latin American) — Great Hall / just off The Orient
Fajitas, moqueca and cocktails; good for groups.
McDonald’s — The Orient (ground floor)
A quick, familiar pit stop in the food court.
Millie’s Cookies — mall kiosk
Fresh cookies, giant cookie cakes and gift tins.
My Cookie Dough – Upper Orient
Super tasty cookies.
Nando’s (peri-peri chicken) — The Orient frontage
Heat levels for everyone; easy option for couples or groups.
Oh! You Pretty Things (desserts & fizz) — first floor, The Orient
Cakes, cocktails and sweet treats for a sit-down pick-me-up
Pizza Express — The Orient frontage
Reliable pizzas, dough balls and a strong children’s menu.
Pret A Manger — main mall
Sandwiches, salads and organic coffee to go.
Rolled (ice cream) — Lower Orient / food court level
Made-to-order rolled ice cream with fun toppings.
The Shake Lab — The Orient
Milkshakes made from real ice-cream.
Tru Street (global street food) — The Orient
World street-food dishes in a sit-down setting.
Zizzi (Italian) — The Orient frontage
Pizzas, pastas and an easy kids’ menu.
Trafford Centre Address
The Trafford Centre, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 8AA
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Trafford Centre Opening Times
Monday–Friday 10:00–22:00, Saturday 10:00–21:00 and Sunday 12:00–18:00 for retail shops. Restaurants may have different opening hours to the shops, so always check on this information.
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Good to know
- Everything above is inside The Trafford Centre. Nearby venues in Trafford Palazzo or the Retail Park are not included.
- The Orient is the main food court; Eastern Garden is the refreshed Asian-led corner within The Orient; the Great Hall is the domed end with the grand staircase; Selfridges units sit within the department store.
- Opening times and unit positions can change with refits. If you are heading for a specific brand, check the Trafford Centre store directory on the day and don’t forget to check socials!
