Pupa Restaurant is a Mediterranean restaurant and bar at 37 Turner Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Its central dining room accepts reservations for lunch and dinner, giving visitors a comfortable place for anything from several small plates to a complete charcoal grilled meal.
Cooking over charcoal is a defining part of the menu. Chicken and lamb souvlaki are marinated before grilling and served with salad, pitta and tzatziki, while grilled chicken, steaks and other meat dishes give diners substantial alternatives.
The smaller plates move through Mediterranean favourites such as calamari, grilled halloumi, feta saganaki and chicken wings. Patatas bravas, croquettes and dips with warm pitta make it easy to assemble a shared opening course, with vegetarian choices represented throughout the selection.
Pasta, salads and seafood extend the menu beyond the grill, including king prawn pasta and fresh fish when available. The combination of shareable starters, individually plated mains and a full bar makes Pupa suitable for a casual lunch, an evening with friends or a celebratory dinner.
Address: 37 Turner Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1DW, England
Pupa Restaurant Menu
Starters / Small Plates
(V) Vegetarian, (VE) Vegan, (GF) Gluten Free. If you have a food allergy or special dietary requirements, please inform a member of staff before ordering!
Mediterranean Olives
(VG) (GF)
Grilled Halloumi
(V) (GF) With organic olive oil and basil dressing
Blue Cheese Mushrooms
(V) Cooked in creamy blue cheese sauce, served with sourdough bread
Goat Cheese Fritters
(V) Breaded goat cheese, sweet chilli sauce
Saganaki Feta
(V) PUPA’s Favourite; Fried Greek feta cheese wrapped in crispy filo pastry, covered in honey and sesame seeds
Calamari
Deep fried squid rings, served with tartar sauce
Stuffed Croquettes
Potato croquettes with bacon and mozarella, served with garlic mayo
Spicy Chicken Wings
(GF) Chargrilled wings marinated in herbs and spices
Mediterranean Dips
(V) PUPA’s Favourite; Perfect for sharing (for 2). A selection of 3 dips – tzatziki, spicy tomato salsa, and hummus – served with pitta bread
Grill
We recommend ordering a side dish to go along any of the dishes below.
Brochettes De Poulet
(GF) 2 skewers of chicken breast, marinated in olive oil, garlic, lemon and Mediterranean herbs. Served with a salad garnish
Brochettes D'Agneau
(GF) 2 skewers of lamb, marinated in olive oil, garlic, and Mediterranean herbs, served with a salad garnish
Mediterranean Meat Platter
Signature marinated lamb and chicken skewers with Spanish chorizo. Served with salad garnish
Lamb Supreme
(GF) PUPA’s Favourite; Prime tender lamb cutlets smothered in herbs and spices. Chargrilled and served with salad garnish
Lamb Sage & Rosemary
Chargrilled lamb cutlets covered in sage and rosemary cream sauce
Pollo A La Crema
(GF) Marinated grilled chicken breast in white wine cream sauce with bacon and mushrooms
Pork Chops
Juicy chops in honey and mustard marinade. Grilled over charcoal and served with salad garnish
King Prawns
(GF) Mediterranean king prawns, brushed with garlic butter. Served with salad garnish
Grilled Sea Bass
(GF) PUPA’s Favourite; Full fish (bone-in), perfectly grilled. Brushed with garlic butter. Served with salad garnish
Falafel Plate
(V) Fried falafel balls, grilled peppers, grilled mushroom, crispy salad leaves, tomato and cucumber salad, hummus, garlic & herb sauce. Vegan option available
Steaks
Artisan dry-aged steaks: hand-selected prime cuts, meticulously dry-aged in our on-site aging cabinet for 28 to 45 days. All steaks are served with a portion of skin on chips and a choice of 1 sauce: Peppercorn or Blue Cheese (GF). Please note: no swaps of side dishes.
Ribeye
(GF) Approx. 350g / 12.5 oz. PUPA’s Favourite; Known as the butchers favourite, juicy and tender. Dry aged
Sirloin
(GF) Approx. 350g / 12.5 oz. Rich meat, full of flavour with just the right amount of fat. Dry aged
Tomahawk
(GF) Approx. 1kg. From our dry ageing cabinet. Huge bone-in marbled steak, rich, juicy and full of flavour. Recommended to be cooked rare or medium rare
Burgers
All burgers are served with a portion of skin on chips.
Pupa Burger
PUPA’s Favourite; Angus beef, bacon, lettuce, tomato, grilled pepper, cheese, mayo, homemade cheese sauce
Whiskey Burger
Angus beef, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese, BBQ whiskey & onion sauce
Chicken Burger
Grilled chicken breast, sweet chilli, tomato, lettuce, cheese, mayo. Make it spicy with our signature spicy marinade
Halloumi Burger
(V) Halloumi, mushroom, peppers, tomato, basil sauce, mayo, lettuce
Sharing
Mediterranean cuisine is all about sharing, so why not try our sharing platters!
Meat Feast for 2
PUPA’s Favourite; Tender chicken and lamb skewers, pork chops, chicken wings, and Spanish chorizo on a bed of salad. Served with a choice of 2 sides. The meat feast is available in multiples of two only. With every feast, add 2 extra sides.
Sides
Skin On Chips
(V) (VG)
Sweet Potato Fries
(V) (VG)
Mediterranean Rice
(GF) Herbs and spices, turmeric, garlic butter, carrots and peppers
Greek Salad
(GF) (V) PUPA’s Favourite; Feta, olives, tomato, cucumber, onion, peppers, oregano, olive oil
Mixed Salad
(GF) (V) Mixed leaves, tomato, cucumber, onion, pepper, homemade dressing
Tender Stem Broccoli
In garlic butter
Potatos & Carrots
(GF) (V) Roasted in garlic butter and Mediterranean herbs
Sauces and Dips
All homemade
Peppercorn Sauce
Blue Cheese Sauce
Hummus
Tzatziki Dip
Spicy Tomato Salsa
Lunch Menu
Available from 12:00-16:00. Small Plates: Any 3 for £16. If you suffer from any food allergies or intolerances, please make your server aware before placing your order. Due to the size of our kitchen, we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen-free environment.
Patatas Bravas
Fried chunks of potato with spicy tomato salsa and garlic aioli. Vegetarian
Calamari
Lightly battered squid rings fried to golden perfection with tartar sauce
Spicy Wings
Mid wings in spicy marinade – charcoal grilled. Gluten Free
Grilled Halloumi
Grilled halloumi cheese, with garlic basil sauce. Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Goat Cheese Fritter
Goat cheese medallion, deep fried served with sweet chilli sauce. Vegetarian
Feta Saganaki
Feta cheese wrapped in greek filo pastry, fried and covered in honey & sesame seeds. Vegetarian
Croquettas
Potato croquettes with cheese and bacon. Served with garlic aioli
Chicken Souvlaki
Marinated chicken skewer cooked over charcoal, salad, pitta, tzatziki
Lamb Souvlaki
Marinated lamb skewer cooked over charcoal, salad, pitta, tzatziki
Grilled Chicken Breast
Marinated chicken breast over Greek village salad. Feta, olives, tomato, cucumber, onion, bell peppers. Gluten Free
CheeseBurger
Angus beef, bacon, cheese, pickle, tomato and salad
King Prawns Pasta
King prawns in creamy tomato sauce with garlic, chilli & onion
Beef Ragu Pasta
Slow cooked beef ragu with tomato, onion & garlic
Falafel Salad
Falafel on mixed leaf salad with homemade salad dressing, tomato, peppers and cucumber. Vegetarian
Skin-on Chips
Vegetarian
Mediterranean Rice
Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Desserts
All desserts are homemade!
Baked Cheesecake
Vanilla cheesecake with hint of lemon, topped with homemade fruit compote. Served with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Lava Cake
Chocolate cake with rich and intense liquid chocolate core. Baked to order so please allow 15min waiting time.
Creme Brûlée
Custard creme base topped with caramelised brown sugar.
Tiramisu
Coffee flavoured dessert with layers of mascarpose cream and ladyfingers biscuits.
Ice Cream
Madagascan vanilla ice cream with berry compote and digestive biscuit
Coffee & More
Espresso / Doppio
Macchiato
Cortado
Cappuccino
Latte
Teas
English breakfast, earl grey, green, peppermint
Containing Alcohol
Irish Coffee
Baileys Coffee
Brandy Coffee
Espresso Martini
Espresso Choctini
Dessert Wine
Castelnau de Suduiraut
France — Aromas of fragrant orange blossom, spices and fudge
Araldica Moscato d'Asti
Italy — delicate and aromatic with fine bubbles. Fresh peach, pear and elegant zest.
Red Wine
Prices: 175ml, 250ml, Bottle
House Red
Merlot
Nero D'Avola
Primitivo
Malbec
Lisboa Red
White Wine
Prices: 175ml, 250ml, Bottle
House White
Pinot Grigio
Sauvignon Blanc
Verdejo
Gavi
Rosé Wine
Prices: 175ml, 250ml, Bottle
Pinot Grigio Blush
Lua Nova Vinho Verde Rose
Sparkling & Dessert Wine
Prices: 125ml, Bottle