Stockport is pretty spoiled for choice when it comes to eateries. 

Looking for spots to try can therefore feel a bit daunting - but the following 10 are a great place to start.

The list is drawn from TripAdvisor's 'restaurants in Stockport' search results, sorted by 'highest rated'. The ratings are based on user reviews.

10 - Shaam Lebanese restaurant (Bramhall)

At number ten is the Shaam Lebanese restaurant in Bramhall. Specialising in the rich, healthy and hearty food of Lebanon, this restaurant boasts 4.5 stars on both TripAdvisor and Google Reviews. 

Visitors praised the 'outstanding cuisine', and 'warm, excellent service'. 

As Shaam's website reads: "In Lebanese culture, food is a celebration of life; endless varieties and magical tastes. 

"Healthy and naturally prepared, it all comes together at meal time, the time for a family get-together and the time for friends to catch up."

Shaam is based at 1 Woodford Road, and is open everyday from 12-10.30pm.

Browse the menu and / or learn more here.

9 - Casa de Moor (Heaton Moor)

Number nine's entry comes from the Heatons. This cosy bar and restaurant offers everything from hearty breakfasts through to flavoursome Mediterranean specialties. 

It boasts a five-star rating on TripAdvisor, and 4.7 stars on Google Reviews. 

A description for this restaurant reads: "We see our customers as invited guests to a party, and we are the hosts. It's our job every day to make every important aspect of the customer experience a little bit better."

It's open from 9am every day, and is based at 60 Heaton Moor Road. 

Browse the menu and learn more here.

8 - Chilli Massalla (Edgeley)

This Castle Street favourite makes the number eight spot. Offering 'family-style Indian dishes in a vibrant setting', this restaurant has been praised across the board for its cosy atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food. 

It has a five-star rating on TripAdvisor, and 4.8 stars on Google Reviews. 

It's open from 5pm until midnight, seven days a week. 

Browse the menu and learn more here.

7 - Little Lanka (Stockport town centre / Davenport)

Sri Lankan cuisine is served in style at this little gem just outside Stockport town centre. Little Lanka specialises in the light, fragrant dishes of Sri Lanka, and is praised for its 'excellent' food and its wide-ranging vegan menu.

It has a five-star rating on TripAdvisor, and a 4.6 star rating on Google Reviews.

A description reads: "Far from Sri Lankan Shores, a traditional taste is hard to come by. Here at Little Lanka, we provide a mouthwatering dining experience with a little bit of culture, a little bit of spice and loads of fun."

It's based at 238 Wellington Road South, with varied opening times throughout the week (closed on Tuesdays).

Browse the menu and learn more here.

6 - Maple Tree (Marple Bridge)

Maple Tree takes not only TripAdvisor's number six spot for Stockport as a whole, but also the number one spot for Marple.

This Chinese restaurant also holds a TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice award for 2024.

Visitors praised the excellent food, excellent service, pleasant surroundings and friendly atmosphere.

It has a five-star rating on TripAdvisor, and 4.6 stars on Google Reviews.

It's based at 6 Town Street, with varied opening hours throughout the week.

Browse the menu and learn more here.

5 - The Foresters Arms (Romiley)

This traditional country pub is based in Greave, Romiley, close to Werneth Low.

The menu features 'gorgeous' pub classics, including a 'fabulous' Sunday Roast.

It has a five-star rating on TripAdvisor, and 4.6 stars on Google Reviews.

A description reads: "You will find a warm welcome and friendly relaxed atmosphere [...]. All of our delicious home-cooked food is prepared by our expert chefs from the finest local ingredients and accompanied by fine wines and beers."

It's based at 29 Greave, and is open at varied times throughout the week.

Browse the menu and learn more here.

4 - Piccolino (Bramhall)

Taking the number four spot is Bramhall's branch of Piccolino.

A description reads: "Piccolino on Moss Lane, Bramhall, proudly boasts an open kitchen, cocktail bar and year round outside terrace with a fully retractable roof, for the ultimate alfresco experience rain or shine!"

It has a five-star rating on TripAdvisor, and 4.3 stars on Google Reviews.

It sits on 207 Moss Lane, with opening hours from 12 noon throughout the week.

Browse the menu and learn more here.

3 - Black Spot Pizza (Heaton Mersey)

It's another Italian next - this time in Heaton Mersey.

A description reads: "Black Spot Pizza brings the Heatons Neapolitan inspired, forty-eight hour proved pizza with a healthy helping of wine, beer and cocktails."

It has a five-star rating on TripAdvisor, and 4.7 stars on Google Reviews.

It sits at 464 Didsbury Road, with varied opening hours throughout the week.

Browse the menu and learn more here.

2 - Bombay to Mumbai (Bramhall)

At the prestigious second spot is Bombay to Mumbai - which also happens to be the third entry from Bramhall.

A description reads: "A modern Indian restaurant serving Mumbai street food, Indo Chinese dishes, house specials and Mumbai household curries. A great place to experience the Bombay-themed décor."

It boasts a five star rating on Trip Advisor, with almost 800 reviews.

It sits at 10 Fir Road, with varied opening hours throughout the week.

Browse the menu and learn more here.

1 - Laco (Stockport town centre)

TripAdvisor's number one is Laco, the cafe and bistro based in Stockport's Underbanks.

Laco serves hot and cold drinks, pastries and cakes, brunch, soups, sandwiches, and more.

The bistro has also just undergone a makeover - "After a refreshing makeover, we're bringing you the cosy atmosphere, exceptional service and delicious flavours you've always loved", the owners said.

As well as its five-star TripAdvisor review, it boasts a near-perfect 4.8 stars on Google Reviews.

It sits at 32 Little Underbank.

Browse the menu and learn more here.

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