The Best Restaurants in Moss Side, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (2025)

Called at lunchtime today at this clean and tidy establishment. Starters of Chicken Manchurian was excellent, full of flavour, and the chilli garlic Mogo was tasty too. Chicken tikka was good, pilau rice ok, garlic naan a little dry and lacking. The lamb saag was full of flavour but could have been a little more tender, although winter lamb does tend to be this way to be fair. The cost is a little higher than we are used to in Yorkshire. The service was fantastic.

Visited last night and the food has its ups and downs. The pani puri shots were amazing and a real treat but that's where the amazement stopped. For starters The lollipop chicken was nice but some of the skin was still slimy so had to eat around it. The chilli prawns were well and truly overcooked into a mush with batter. The mancunian chicken was ok. For main the food was average and required salt which I asked for and they obliged. We had the aubergine curry which was nice but for kids the chicken passanda was nice looking but very sweet. The breyani looked fantastic but again needed salt however I'll defend the lamb breyani because I brought more than half of it home and today it tasted amazing (with a pince of salt). The drinks are over priced for the size on offer. The service was good. Would I go again? Yes but I'm taking salt along with me and ordering tonnes of pani puri

Went here for Dad’s 70th Birthday, ordered lamb shank biryani and rogan josh and its the absolute best we’ve ever had in Manchester. Came 30 mins early and got our tables ready, service is top notch, one of the best restaurant we’ve been to so far in Manchester. Trust me, my husband has been a chef for 15 years and we all loved the food there!! 100/10 can’t recommend enough!!

I recently chose Bardez to cater for my son’s engagement party. On meeting Marcus I knew he was passionate about food, and took a lot of pride in his food but could he cater for my needs. I met up with Marcus and we went through all the options and chose what we wanted. I also said to him that as you know south Asian parties no one cares about the venue, how much you paid for decor it’s all about the food, which he totally understood and said that I had nothing to worry about so I took the leap of faith and booked him. I have never come across anyone as professional, passionate, as Marcus when it came to food. On the day of the event he was there at the time he said and Marcus and the team got to work. From the moment of meeting him to go through the options to the event Marcus kept his promise. The food was absolutely amazing, everyone complemented the food and went back for seconds. Even the elders who are very particular praised how nice the food was. Not only was the food amazing, Marcus made the effort with the party guests, spoke to everyone and helped his waiting staff. Even the kitchen staff at the venue praised Marcus and his staff on how well he worked in the kitchen and was very respectful that it was someone else’s kitchen and didn’t get in the way. If anyone has any doubts honestly put them aside and get booking. All my events going forward will be catered for by Marcus and the team at Bardez. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Marcus you are absolutely amazing and you and the team made my son’s engagement. Thank you so much

Exceptional jerk chicken. I cannot believe I haven't been before. I always went past and said it smelled amazing but never managed to get there as it isn't on route to anything - other than on voting day. The rice was also really really great not dry not stodgy it was fluffy and separate and I don't know how you managed to make it taste that good. Chicken cooked perfectly and yet still so tender and done on a grill mad skills. The jerk sauce was hot but consistent and didn't build to painful just stayed brilliantly zingy levels of spice. Not to sweet not too salty not too acidic. Just an Exceptional balance of flavours. Mad skills. Curry goat was really good. But the jerk chicken was award winning in my opinion. Will be back. Soon.

Tried for the first time yesterday. Me and my friend shared a feast and I was impressed at how tasty every item was, as well as fresh and good quality! The jerk chicken, hot pepper prawns, fried chicken and oxtail were so nice and reasonably priced. Staff were friendly and one of the gents on the hig smoky bbq at the front, even came in and asked how the food was, once we've finished. All round 5 star! 😋

Tastiest goat curry i’ve had, would come back to manchester just for this food alone! Really good potions and flavour, fast service.

Got a chicken schwarma, with a can 5.50 , bossman used wraps but smears meat juice on em and grills em so theyre robust, soft and crispy. This is on par with leve b a star . Food really tasty. And was quiet too . You know you've had a good schwarma when your have little meaty burps afterwards and you can still taste the chicken😁

Great tasting food and that's that! Lamb Shawarma is so delish!!

Excellent presentation with nice open vibes. The food is the definition of perfect

Excellent food and friendly staff!

Arrived during lunch hour and it was no problem to have lunch without a reservation. Very friendly and professional staff. The have a nice selection of wine by the glass and the bottle selection is also really good. Foodwise I can say that every dish had wonderfully balanced ingredients of high quality. Some of the dishes (artichoke and cabbage with mussels) were magnificent. A must visit when you want wine and dine on a high level in Manchester.

We were really looking forward to visiting this restaurant, especially since it has a high rating of 4.8 on Google. The starters were a pleasant surprise—very good and creative. However, the main courses were a bit of a letdown. The cabbage tasted good, but the core was bitter. Unfortunately, the steak was dry and overcooked, even after we sent it back (we had ordered it medium rare). Overall, we wanted to give this place a higher rating because it seemed like a hidden gem, especially for the price. We’ll need to come back another time to see if it was just an off night.

From the moment we walked in the door, we felt very welcomed by the staff and ambience! Definitely suggesting sitting at the kitchen bar if you would like to chat with some great chefs. The scallop and tomatoes were a standout for us, unreal. The wine list was really approachable with some good natural gems. Every dish was explained perfectly, and having chefs drop dishes was a great touch. Chef Max made the experience one of the best we've had in England with some great conversation. We will be definetly be back and spread the word!

For only a small restaurant this place packs a punch. They made my partners 40th such a special experience and looked after us so well. With gorgeous seasonal food that is so intricately put together I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

The steak was excellent perfect so much better than hawksmore we had a 750gram prime rib the fries were tasty the sweet potato great and broccoli salad amazing. Mushroom on toast lacked seasoning The Barman was very knowledgeable and our waiter was excellent Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great steak.

Blacklock…what a fantastic restaurant, I have only just left and I am already planning when I can come again! This restaurant is slightly hidden on entry, you need to go down a set of stairs to get into it but you go down into the restaurant to lovely ambient lighting and modern decor. Our waiter for the evening Peter couldn’t have been anymore accommodating, so incredibly welcoming and attentive all evening. Myself and my friends all got the fillet steak with the chop sauce and beef dripping chips which were amazing! We tried the walnut and broccoli salad as well which was lovely too. After our mains we decided to try the desserts and I had the white chocolate cheesecake which was delicious. The whole evening all the food was fantastic, the atmosphere was delightful and our waiter Peter couldn’t have been more helpful. Highly recommend ! Will definitely be back for more.

The place was superb, high quality meat and reasonable prices. The vibe was also very nice. I highly recommend it for meat lovers. We ordered the medium-rare sirloin steak. Service was excellent. Reservations needed.

Service was top notch from start to finish. The staff was very attentive and knowledgeable. The food was full of flavour and filling. High quality ingredients that shone through. The staff even made us a makeshift celebration banner for the dessert on the spot. That little gesture made it feel extra special.

Quite busy and noisy. We had to order on a QR code and that didnt work, but the food was worth waiting for.

Delicious food and very friendly customer service, oh my favourite habasha coffee 10/10

Small little cafe serving the local community there. Food was good and cheap. Would visit again.

We ordererd a teapot including black tea, cinnamon, and mint and it was perfect. Loved the taste. Also, the price of the teapot was very good.

I have loved in Japan for few years, and travelled around the world. I have to admit bello's kitchen is on top of my list. Great people and great atmosphere. Will definitely come back for some more. May Allah bless them.

Great food, great service and my kid doesn’t want to try another restaurant that’s how much she loved it.

We had a great first experience here via First Table. From the moment we entered, we had a server who was able to memorise the entire order, never making a mistake. Then every single dish was fantastic. The Pulao Rice portions were huge, so we'll definitely have less next time, because we will certainly come back!

Absolutely beautiful food , fresh tasty and plenty od it .very good value . First visit but I will definitely be back again . The service was really good friendly knowledgeable . The beat biryani I've tasted and served in a traditional slow cooker ...stunning. my husband had lamb chops starter ...I don't eat lamb but they smelt amazing . Chicken jalfrezi was so tasty and I loved the chicken which was melt in your mouth ...I'm so fussy about chicken but this was a massive hit .I very early eat on Wilmslow road.I have to say this is the best by far that I've tasted

We’ve been to the Ziya Grill for lunch many times and have always been impressed with the quality of the food and the friendliness of the staff - today was no exception! We usually have an afternoon tea and add a couple of other dishes, and always thoroughly enjoy it. Today we had a couple of starter platters to share, and added a portion of pistachio chicken tikka. The platters were seafood, with fish Manchuria replacing the king prawns on the menu, as we don’t like prawns, and the vegetarian platter. All the food was superb, with my personal favourite the tandoori broccoli. The only slight downside was the lack of customers, but I guess that’s not surprising at lunchtime on the first Friday in January. Excellent service, as always!

Thank you so much for an amazing food and time! Fresh and spicy food, reasonable portions, we had just starters and were full! great atmosphere - thank you Jhanvi :-)

My partner and I attended for super whilst visiting the city. We both had Rib Eyes cooked to different temperatures. Both steaks were saved at the same time and with a perfect cook. The char flavor was outstanding. I just wish the steak had a little more crust on the outside. Sides were great but bread and butter was an extra charge. Cocktails were great but served in below average glasses with too much ice so they weren’t a good value. In the end we will return but willing order any cocktails.

Food is just wow. Had the ribs as a starter. Very soft and tasty. A sharing 550g Ribeye for the main was the best I've ever had with mash and chips to go with it. To top it off, a sticky toffee pudding for desert. Blew me away. Best desert I've ever had too. Service was exceptional. Didn't catch the name of the young lad with short brown hair but his service was top notch. Will definitely be back

I recently had the Sunday roast at Hawksmoor Manchester, and I can confidently say it was one of the best dining experiences I had. The beef was perfectly cooked, juicy, tender, and full of flavor. The Yorkshire puddings were towering and crisp, with just the right amount of softness in the middle. Accompanied by rich, savory gravy and roasted vegetables that had the perfect balance of crispiness and tenderness, every bite was a joy. But what truly elevated the meal was the cheese cauliflower. Creamy, decadent, and packed with deep, cheesy flavor, it was the perfect side to complement the roast. The service was impeccable and the ambiance of the restaurant is warm and inviting, making it an ideal place for a leisurely Sunday meal. Highly recommended!

Delicious food and lovely service. We had the fillet and ribeye steak, with the bone marrow gravy. The gravy was amazing. The puddings were also great. The sticky toffee pudding was delicious, the clotted cream especially as it wasn’t too sweet. The service was friendly and personable. Would definitely recommend. Expensive but absolutely worth it.

Brother Nadeem was excellent. He looked after us very well. Please give him a pay rise. The food was good too!

Visited this place cause it was the only restaurant in Curry Mile having 10k+ ratings. We had the mutton curry with naan which was good and worth the price. But the Malai Chicken Tikka was not at all worth the price. It was a scam. The number of pieces they gave for the price was too less. Nevertheless, the overall experience was nice and the waiters were helpful. Would recommend it.