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Canto

Portuguese Tapas, Vegan Plates

Worth ordering: Croquetasnamed in 7 reviews

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Top tips

Ask about: mislabelled dishes

  • Try the mushroom croquettes and ask for the vegan version; reviewers especially recommend ordering six.
  • Good to know: Ask staff to confirm the vegan preparation when ordering; one reviewer received a dish topped with cheese, though staff replaced it promptly.
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  • Check for current set-menu or promotional deals; reviewers mention a three-for-£20 offer and other discounts.
  • Order the vegan patatas bravas and tomato bread among the tapas plates.
  • Book ahead for busy evenings, and expect service to be less consistent when the restaurant is packed.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Patatas bravasnamed in 6 reviews

People also mention cauliflower, padron peppers and baba ganoush.

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Also butternut squash, cauliflower and harissa bean stew, pan con tomate, pasta and roasted aubergine.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for attentive service, good value and friendly service.

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Also praised for beautiful interior, cozy atmosphere and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Brunch, lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Canto serves modern Portuguese and Mediterranean tapas, with vegan-friendly plates including tomato bread, Padrón peppers, patatas bravas, cauliflower and mushroom croquettes. The airy open-kitchen setting has outdoor seating and a chefs’ counter; recent reviews mention a £20 three-for offer, though diners also describe regular tapas pricing as costly.

Vegan menu

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Canto · dine-in · 6 dishes

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Cutting Room Square, Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5DH, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
16:00–22:00
Tuesday
16:00–22:00
Wednesday
16:00–22:00
Thursday
16:00–22:00
Friday
12:00–22:00
Saturday
12:00–22:00
Sunday
12:00–20:00

the food

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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
mushrooms, beans

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

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