The 30 Best Arabic restaurant in Manchester

“Despite being really busy our sever took time to chat and recommend dishes. We had Tarragon Chicken and Lemon and chilli chicken with spicy rice. Dishes were full of flavour. We would eat there again.”

“Had lovely meal this afternoon with my husband and daughter. The food was delicious and excellent service. Would recommend to friends and family.”

“Visited today, absolutely outstanding food. I had the chicken wrap which was so fresh and full of flavour, my husband had the lamb and beef wrap with extra spicy sauce and again it was full of flavour. We will definitely be returning - beat kebab wraps we have had ❤️”

“Delicious food prepared fresh to order. We tried multiple pastries, including the cream cheese and honey which was delicious. Will be visiting again soon”

“The food at Al Shamiyat was delicious and extremely fresh. Mohammed helped me choose the dishes, and everything was perfect! The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. I especially loved the fresh bread—it was soft, warm, and baked to perfection.”

“I asked Ali if he could cater for a family gathering I was having at home. I could not have been happier with the wonderful food that was made for us. Every single item was delicious. The lamb shoulder was super tender, the chicken was delicious as was the gravy made from scratch! Loved the sides. Tiramisu and rice pudding were the perfect two desserts to keep everyone happy! Thank you Ali and the team - I wouldn’t think twice about going for this again.”

“We ate at Zaytoon for the first time last night and we absolutely loved it. The food was amazing; just delicious. We had the mezze platter and a whole sea bass, and everything was perfect. One of us wanted more lamb and had the kebabs, which he said were delicious too. The staff were absolutely lovely, friendly and welcoming. Definitely will be coming back.”

“We booked initially for 10 people but then added an extra 9. The restaurant were very accommodating and did everything to ensure we had the best night. We pre-ordered our food so everything was ready together - one of our party even said how great it was doing the pre-order so we could just enjoy our evening. We were celebrating a 50th birthday and were able to put up a banner and take balloons. The staff were all so friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Now onto the food- which was delicious. All dishes were presented well and were very fresh and tasty - which is how I expect Mediterranean food to be. The mixed grill was cooked perfectly and from what the rest of the party said - their dishes were amazing too. I would highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be going back. Massive thanks to Mina who did a fantastic job of looking after us.”

“This is our go to for special occasion cakes for the past few years. I would not go anywhere else - the flavour and detail are second to none. Nothing is too much. Would recommend. Sarah - Sale”

“I just had to write a quick review for this place. Manchester based but well worth the travel. This was my first experience of Libyan foood and if this is anything to go by, I’m moving to Libya. Lamb soup, mini shwarma, Shakshuka, these amazing keema filled potatoes. It was all great. Spicier than I expected and reasonably priced. £11.50 for everything in the pics. It’s near whimmy road - so if you are in that part of town, give them a try. Zoroona”

“Actually best shawarma I've every had and the chips despite being covered in sauce and salad are still incredibly crispy.”

“Ignore the one bad review, maybe the restaurant was having a bad day. Second time eating here. Food is great, good quantity, really good quality, nicely presented, cooked, and served promptly. Really can't see what else they can do to make it better. And no this isn't a paid review. It's well worth a visit, support your local restaurants!”

“Al tayyba had very good food, good portion of both dishes which were Qabily palau and kofta kebab on rice. The price was good as well compared to the quantity of food we were given. Ambiance of restaurant was also excellent.”

“We had vegetarian food and it was lovely. The foul with hummus was really delicious and everything else was lovely too. Friendly staff. Clean place. Decent price. Would definitely repeat”

“Amazing food. Good people and great taste. They don't have much seating. A group of 5 can eat in at a time.”

“Really lovely owners and great menu items. Good quality fast piping hot food, appreciate having a nod to Hong Kong so close to us x We did takeaway and dining in in the same week, very good either way!”

“"KARIM" What can I say. Despite it being "Ramadan" He opened up the restaurant for our booking at 5pm tonight despite he had no electricity an hour before we arrived and had been fasting all day. SUPERSTAR. I have never read any review anyone who would extend themselves to this level of service. NO WORDS. Super cute lay out of furniture /tables/spacing between the tables. Such a nice vibe. Had the mixed meze. STUFFED Talking to KARIM he's planning to open up for brunch hrs 11-10pm.His dedication and his enthusiasm for his business to succeed doesn't go unnoticed. DEFINITELY ON MY RETURN LIST TO SEE HIM SUCCEED”

“Hidden gem! We had the Lamb Maqluba, Musakhan Chicken, Batata Harra and Zatar Sweet Tato's - was hoping to try the kunafa but we were far too full. The starters were the highlight for me and to be honest, very generous portions ! Great service and looking forward to returning again!”

“Delicious Syrian food, tasty ayran and good music and overall vibe. We went for a quick work lunch of 1-1.5 hours. Highly recommend”

“food - great and super tasteful and well cooked. we ordered some appetisers, the mixed grill and the mixed seafood grill/plate. it was realy good and we filled ourselves too much for dessert. that saffron rice was so good. service - good but can be sorta slow? the food came pretty quick and we didnt have to wait too long. drinks arrived after appetisers which was a little strange but oh wells. no complaints about the staff tho. atmosphere - really nice and pretty. they have a sort of balcony seating which is decorated beautifully. however there was a big group so the place was a little noisy but no fault of the restaurant. overall, really great place and food was amazing. will return again”

“A small restaurant, with an outside area at the front. We had a main course only, the menu while not large was interesting and the tasty food came hot to the table. We had the house wine which was good an enjoyable evening. Would return there again.”

“Had to try this after a recommendation and I wasn't disappointed. The lad on the front was cheerful and made me feel welcome. so I chose the mix of chicken and lamb shawarma in a fresh fluffy tasty samoon bread with salad and it was perfect. And only a fiver as well Then chose the halloumi tray with chips and salad including hummus, pickled cabbage and other healthy fresh veg tables . The halloumi is the best I have ever had no joke. Absolutely fabulous food and great value would highly recommend and will be back.”

“Amazing food and service. We eat Persian food frequently and this place is one of the best we have been to!”

“Awesome food. Huge portions and so, so tasty. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and wonderful vibes. Will be returning soon.”

“Hands down the best salad selection ever! If I ate meat - that looks delicious here too. But the salad is extraordinary!!! When I visit Manchester I always pick one up! x”

“Best kabeda kebab in Manchester by my opinion. Beats Rusholme chippy all day. Fast and friendly service. Food as fresh as it comes.”

“Absolutely amazing. The hospitality was unreal. The food was the most traditional Turkish food I've tasted in the UK. Very fairly priced. I have nothing but praise for this place.”

“Full marks for the team at Istanbul. Very friendly service, perfectly cooked food and all at a reasonable price. We've been before and we'll be going again and the atmosphere is always really relaxed despite it being very busy. Fantastic Turkish restaurant, thank you to the team who looked after us both.”

“Delicious food, I always feel like I'm in a different country when I get food from here. The food is always perfect, every grain of rice is visible and delicious, the lamb with okra is my favourite.”

“Good position, high quality food, with a great variety of meals to accommodate all dietary needs. Great tasty and delicious dishes at a fair sustainable price. Wine and drinks menu with several options, including soft and alcohol free drinks. Kind and professional personnel, capable of making you feel welcome and cared about with also suggestions and guidance in exploring the menu. The owner and his staff make the difference, as you can feel their passion, their vibes and their attention in they taking care of all customers. Highly recommended!”