There are only a handful of restaurants near Old Trafford football stadium and Lancashire County Cricket Club's Old Trafford cricket ground.
As you'd expect, most Old Trafford restaurants get very busy on match days, as do the numerous fish'n'chip shops and takeaways that sit proudly at the top of Sir Matt Busby Way.
Old Trafford metrolink tram stop is just 9 minutes walk from the football stadium and only 2 mins from the cricket stadium.
With just a 5 minute journey time to G-Mex, it extends the choice of places to eat to include restaurants in Manchester city centre.
The metrolink station at The Lowry and Harbour City is also only 16 minutes walk away from Manchester United.
Excellent Italian restaurant inside the Ramada Salford Quays hotel, just a short walk to Old Trafford and Lowry Theatre. Very popular on match days with various offers and matchday packages available
This fantastic British restaurant inside The Lowry Theatre and Art Gallery, just across the footbridge from Manchester United, is open at lunchtimes and pre-theatre. The impressive cooking, seasonal menu and spectacular view complements the great design of the building in which it's located.
There's something for all tastes and occasions at Damson MediaCityUK, which can accommodate up to 140 covers, has facilities for both private and chef's table dining, or you can just pop in for a drink. Whatever the occasion Damson is guaranteed to exceed expectations
Excellent multi-award winning restaurant & piano bar in the beautiful Castlefield canal basin, offering local dishes with a fine-dining twist. A short walk to Old Trafford along the canal with free parking too. Match day canal boat package also available
Stunning traditional British canalside pub opened in Castlefield, July 2012, by Brunning & Price. Two floors of hidden alcoves, galleries and and an outside dining area with views over the canal basin make this one of the most beautiful places to dine in the city centre. It also boasts a large boules court, 12 cask ales, 50 wines and 100 malts
Situated in the most scenic location in Manchester city centre, a stunning position on the banks of the Bridgewater Canal in the heart of Castlefield, with one of the best alfresco dining spaces anywhere in the city, this popular restaurant offers an unashamedly British menu with some hints of Italian and favourites from around the globe
Situated in a stunning position on the banks of the Bridgewater Canal in the heart of Castlefield, with the best alfresco dining space in the city, this great grill restaurant inside the hugely popular Dukes 92 bar offers an a la carte menu alongside pizzas, sandwiches and salads, together with a speciality cheese and pate counter
The superb Japanese restaurant in Castlefield, opposite the Museum of Science & Industry, boasts a unique dining experience with all the theatre style of Teppanyaki cooking, ideal for large parties. The talented show chefs entertain you and get you involved or a plush separate dining area offers more intimacy with incredible sushi, sashimi and noodle dishes to choose from.
Located at the end of Deansgate, on the approach to Old Trafford in the landmark Hilton hotel, this cosmopolitan restaurant offers an old school New York vibe. An impressive setting for any occasion, the kitchen is headed up by David Gale, a strong supporter of local produce, which is reflected in the dishes he creates
Quality Indian restaurant from Rusholme's famous Lal Qila at the end of Deansgate in the city centre, on the approach to Old Trafford. Specialising in sizzling Karahi dishes, served in a small copper pot, the menu features many signature dishes alongside traditional and classic curries.
Classy Central Spanish restaurant and wine merchant at the end of Deansgate in the city centre, on the approach to Old Trafford. Great pre-theatre tapas offers and wine deals available too