Bardez - Indian Street Food and Grill in Manchester

Many times I have found that restaurants with a wide offering of different foods tend to be rather mediocre at everything and exceptional at nothing. That is not the case for Bardez... the taste and quality of all the food was pretty top notch. Spice levels are on point, so if you can't handle much spice make sure you ask for it mild: the chef doesn't mess around. We had the Tandori mix grill (the kebab and prawns were the highlight of this), the Chow-mein noodles (a surprise delight... even at medium hot it was too much to handle for some of our party), taarka daal (mild), and the vegetable dum biriyani (yummy). What made the night really awesome was that the owner came over to us. He is from a place called Bardez in Goa (which is where the restaurant gets its name) and looks like Mr. Tee (I'm not even joking). He's such a nice guy and checked in on us to make sure we were enjoying the food and that the service was great. I will definitely be going back.

Great Indian/indo food and warm friendly staff.

Good food and amazing staff, esp Joel!🙌

Bardez did excellent catering menu making our celebration extra special with delicious meal. Kids and grown ups enjoyed the food equally.

Delicious food and great service definitely recommend number one restaurant in rusholme

Had a great time at Bardez, and was pretty great full to Joel for serving us well!

Super great Indian restaurant with the most mouth-watering delights. Joel was a great server too, and recommended some of the most delicious dishes. Great for students too because they give 15% off, and my boyfriend and I left with enough food in our stomachs from 2 dishes that we felt like we would explode. The photo might not be too visually aesthetic but it’s only because we dug in as soon as the food came.

We had the pleasure of dining at Bardez, and I must say, it exceeded my expectations in every way! The service was top-notch - attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable staff made sure our every need was met. The food was outstanding! Every dish we ordered was expertly prepared, presented, and bursting with flavor. The menu offered a great selection of options to cater to various tastes. The ambiance was warm and inviting, making it perfect for a night out with friends or a romantic evening. Kudos to the team at Restaurant Bardez for delivering an exceptional dining experience! *Highly Recommended!*

I recently visited Bardez, an Indian restaurant in Manchester, and had a great experience, thanks to both the food and the service. I tried their Karai, which was full of bold, authentic flavors and perfectly spiced. It reminded me of the flavors back home, and honestly, it was even better than My Lahore, the restaurant just across the road. The Lacha paratha was the perfect match—flaky, buttery, and great for soaking up the sauce. Plus, everything is halal, which is always a big plus for me. Bahwana and Joel Nobel were fantastic, really friendly and attentive throughout the meal. While Bardez is a bit on the pricier side, they offered a 15% student discount, which was a nice bonus. Overall, the food and service made it worth it, and I’d definitely recommend it for anyone looking for authentic Indian food in Manchester.

Easily the best Indian on the curry mile. the staff are super friendly and the food top quality. The owner and server Joel are lovely people and seem truly dedicated to providing a quality experience. Great place

Very clean, cosy -lovely venue 👌 Reasonable prices. Friendly staff. Do recommend this restaurant.

Superb food, friendly people, and clean and bright premises! Really happy I called in while visiting Manchester.

Amazing food!! With excellent customer service from Mr. Joel. I recently dined at Bardez, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with a cozy yet elegant vibe that made us feel comfortable right away. The menu offered a diverse selection of dishes, and every plate we ordered was a delightful fusion of fresh ingredients and expertly balanced flavors. The presentation of the food was just as impressive as its taste. A special mention goes to Mr. Joel, who made our dining experience truly memorable. His attentiveness, professionalism, and genuine warmth stood out throughout the evening. He ensured that our needs were met promptly and even made great recommendations that elevated our meal. Mr. Joel's hospitality made us feel valued as guests, and his knowledge of the menu was impressive. Highly recommended!!!

Incredible Indian dishes mouth pouring Indian cuisine. Love it 🤩 Very friendly staff 🥰

Excellent service by Mr. Joel and I must say that the food here is amazing!!! Must try Chicken chowmein. I would highly recommend this place to everyone!!

Great curry house. This was my first visit, but my son and husband had been before and recommended it. We were on a tight schedule as we were headed to a gig, bit the service from Joel and various others was excellent and the food arrived quickly. The food was delicious. We hope to go back soon.

This place is unbeatable for its unique atmosphere, exceptional service, and delicious food. Markus and his team are fantastic at taking care of their guests and making them feel truly special. Joel went above and beyond to provide us with personalized service.

Excellent service from Joel and the korma and passanda was delicious!

I had an incredible meal of chicken dum biryani and kadai chicken, paired with butter naan. The food was delicious, and the service from Joel was outstanding.

First visit here, I'm sure it won't be the last. Very nice food, butter chicken is tasty, dal makhani tasty, butter naan super soft.

I recently dined at Bardez and was blown away by the quality of the food! The dishes was full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The freshness of the ingredients really stood out, and the portion sizes were generous. The restaurant's cozy atmosphere and attentive staff joel & the one girl who is from vishakhapatnam and the director D’Souza even he is very much focused on his customers all this made the experience even better. Highly recommend Bardez for anyone looking for delicious and authentic cuisine!"

This place is special, I mean in a sea of other restaurants, this is by far the best food I have ever eaten. The service was spot on and Matcus and the team were friendly and helpful. If you like a good curry, but with a twist, then check this place out! Absolutely brilliant 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 i'd give you 20 stars if I could. See you again very soon

Located in the heart of curry mile. We really liked the food, especially the mix grill and bringing bharta. Services provided by Sandeep and Joel were extraordinary. Bardez lived upto its reputation.

Joel Gill the atmosphere was very nice really enjoyed staff was very nice to us especially gill miyan see you again

The restaurant is amazing in all aspects and the food was beautiful. Joel served us and he was so nice and welcoming. 10/10

We were walking past looking for a restaurant. Bardez looked welcoming and we weren’t wrong. The food was fabulous and the service, efficient and friendly. A special mention for Joel who looked after us. We’ll be coming back.

First time coming here and I was impressed. All the members of staff were very welcoming and poilite. One member of staff in particular ( Joel)

Bardeez offers flavorful Indian dishes with excellent service and a cozy ambiance. Great service by Joel

Loved the chow mein , great ambience and a special thanks to joel for providing Such great service

Food is very good and very delicious!!

Great food, great staff, huge shout out Joel for making it a great experience!

Excellent food! Lovely hospitality, Joel take really good care of us.

Joel was great host. Genuine service.

Very nice food, very ambience. Joel has been very kind, we’d come back again !

We, the family of four, visited Bardez rusholme and we found it as a highly recommendable place for Indian cousin. We were served by a gentleman called Sandeep. He helped us to choose the food and served us in high professional manner.

We enjoyed the food especially hospitality of the staff Mr. Sandeep was very nice.

Sandeep is a nice guy here. Food was delicious.

Great service in particular from Sandeep and excellent food. Lovely place to have dinner.

Good food and staff. Specially Niharika who was warm and welcoming. And gave us 15% NHS Discount.

**A Hidden Gem for Authentic Indian Cuisine** I had the pleasure of dining at Bardez Indian Restaurant, and it was a truly delightful experience. From the moment we stepped in, we were welcomed warmly by the staff. The ambiance was inviting, and the aroma of freshly prepared dishes set the tone for an unforgettable meal. The food was exceptional! Every dish we ordered was bursting with authentic flavors, cooked to perfection. The rich spices and fresh ingredients clearly showcased the chef’s expertise. Whether you’re a fan of spicy curries or prefer milder dishes, Bardez has something for everyone. Special mention must go to Niharika, who provided outstanding service throughout the evening. She was attentive, courteous, and ensured that our dining experience was top-notch. Niharika's recommendations were spot on, and her knowledge of the menu helped us choose dishes that suited our taste perfectly. It’s rare to find someone so genuinely passionate and dedicated to making sure guests have a wonderful time. Overall, Bardez is a must-visit for anyone seeking a high-quality Indian dining experience. With excellent food and even better service, especially by Niharika, this restaurant has definitely set a new standard for Indian cuisine. I’ll be coming back soon!

Excellent food! Marcus was very professional and a pleasure to deal with - food for my party arrived on time, well packed and was so delicious.

The food is sooooo delicious staff is amazing well behaved staff must visit 👍🏻 best best best

Best Indian in Manchester imo, Marcus has a great place here.

Really good service, fantastic flavours.

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

Great Indian. Highly Recommend.

We had a lovely meal here tonight. Our waiter Bhawna and her colleagues were all really friendly and the food was great. Many thanks 👍

Visited last night having travelled to Manchester. My mate suggested this place as he's a local. Totally sublime experience. The service, premises, time to cook the food etc was second to none. Fresh, flavoursome food and great value for money. The pani puri shots were the best I've tasted. Really recommend this place.

Such an enjoyable meal from the first bite to the last. This has to be the best Indian meal we have ever had. Then, come to find out that Bardaz - Indian Street Food has been rated number one in Manchester. Bravo to them because they are. Thank you for a lovely evening. We'll be back for sure!

As we went to have our dinner today, the one who was serving us first came and asked if we were ready to order, even though we were not she had an unpleasant and unwelcoming attitude on her face. As if she was doing an favour on us. As we were still confused of what to order she started tapping on the table out of frustration, and the worst part was that she did not even offer us water they just kept empty cups of glasses and left. It was the worst experience ever.

My mom and I had such a lovely experience here as we were looking for a nice Indian meal on the famous curry mile. It did not disappoint. We had a lovely meal and a wonderful chat with the owner afterwards. Would highly recommend.

Amazing food with gorgeous presentation. Highly recommend the Pani Puri Shots. Also great vegan options and service. When we went there was live music as well which made the atmosphere all the better. There's also an NHS discount!

I ordered Indo-chinese dish, Not actuall Indo-chinese taste. Can be improved

Bhawna and Tops were amazing servers, the meal was fantastic, delicious and fresh. Very welcoming and friendly service . Highly recommend!

Great food, attentive staff, and small but inviting atmosphere. Definitely a most go, you won't regret it!

2nd time at Bardez - warm welcome & warmer food - for lovers of the spice. Food was fantastic with portions too large to do full justice to. Staff were lovely and friendly - felt like nothing could be too much trouble. Definite recommend.

We had a lovely Indian meal last night. Food was so fresh and service was great. Knowledgable staff recommended dishes for us and didn’t disappoint. Very reasonable pricing also.

Excellent. Fantastic food, fantastic staff. The best restaurant on a street with a lot of great places. A complete five star experience.

The best restaurant in Manchester. Really satisfied with food and service. Hats off to owner the way he greet with the customers is really appreciable. This is the only my go to place in Manchester.

This is the best place for families and friends they can treat themselves with wide range of varieties and delicious food options where you can find all the Indian food available at one stop. I loved the way they service to the customers

The place is wonderful. Food is great and bhawna is very nice and considerate people. It is very suitable for Chinese tastes and three people are super full.

Got great suggestions from server. gobi Manchurian was excellent. The chaat was quite different than most - a crispy bowl instead of on chips. the saag paneer was spiced differently than usual - I liked it but spouse not so much. Mango naan was very good-haven’t had that before. If you ask for spicy in the Chicken Malvani, you get it! Plan to return.

Excellent food and service at Bardez tonight. They accomodated us - a group of 13 people. Clean, tidy and the food was excellent. We were served by Sarika who was very attentive and looked after us. Easy 5 stars!

Loved it, great selection of starters/street food to try. Really enjoyed the Lamb curry

Very good customer service from bardez. Appreciate it

Best indian restaurant in Manchester.

I really love going to Bardez with friends and family. The food, the people especially Markus and Zico is the best. Must visit place if you love indian food🙌🏻

It use to serve very good food 4 months ago. Now taste & quality seems gone down badly. I ordered 4 dishes yesterday for take away. Paid £53 . The meat was undercooked (even difficult to chew) in lamb biriyani. I had to throw it in bin. In chicken chettinadu, too much pepper which was coating the tongue. Lamb Jalfrazi was same with excessive spices and under cooked meat. Looks like chef is changed. Owner should look into it urgently

Very good food, good atmosphere had a lovely evening with family Thank-you 😊

Wow outstanding food first time here will be back 👍

Best Indian food in town! The food service and quality of food was beyond our expectations! Can’t wait to visit again soon! Highly recommended.

Very friendly service and food that was a cut above the average Indian restaurant. The portions were generous and so we were able to take food home for another meal! Good value for the quality.

I am an indian an love indian food. I have visited 3 times before 4 months ago. I thoght we found great place to eat. It was great food initially. I reffered many of my friends recently. They said quality is dropping. Today I spent £53 for dishes ( Lamb biriani, Chicken curry dish, Lamb curry and fish starter). All 4 dishes were poor quality and taste. The meat in Lamb Biriani (£16) was not even cooked. I have to threw in bin. The taste and quality seems to be dropping but price seems increasing. This is what happens in most indian restaurents when skilled chef is changed who demands more money after seeing increasing business. . The owner should wake up and realise the facts before the problem

Marcus you are legend very good service we get and food was delicious amazing atmosphere and food was fresh thank you

It was an good experience , is it Halal food, really delicious and staff was friendly , high recommendation

Excellent food, this is by far the best restaurant Indian restaurant in the North West. We’ve been several times, and the food and service has always been excellent.

Literally the best place to eat if you love authentic indian food. No one can beat them when it comes to taste and service. Had a dinner with my family the other day everyone loved the food specially their biryanis and lamb shank curry. Straight from heaven ❤️ You won’t get disappointed by service either 👍🏽

Best Indian food I ever had <3 Very friendly staff and good quantity and quality food served, everything was super fresh and delicious 😋

We ordered rajma chawal and butter chicken. The food was amazing and worth the price. We were served by Sinchana. She was amazing!!

On our long drive back home we decided to stop in Manchester for an overnight stay - and thought Wilmslow is the place to be. Happened to walk by Bardez - checked the reviews - and thought lets give it a try. To be honest, the reviews could do better justice. Lamb Shank biryani - the best biryani i have had in UK - by far. Kid decided to play it safe with Butter Chicken. Topped it off with Mango Kulfi - and freshly prepared Karak Tea. Amazing experience. Staff and owners are fully engaged with guests. Happy we know what we would return to Manchester for.

Been coming here for an year pretty much every week. Excellent food. Wouldn’t hesitate to say that they serve the best Indian food in all of Manchester. Marcus is an amazing guy! ☺️

We had an amazing meal at bardez and great service. Marcus the owner was brilliant and the restaurant staff were very helpful with recommendations that were delicious. Would recommend to anyone, one of the best curries we have had!

The food exceeded my expectations! It's well-made, durable, and worth every penny". "The product was of high quality" Outstanding service! The staff was attentive and helpful, making my experience exceptional". "Their customer service is second to none". "The customer support was fantastic. Highly Recommend this restaurant to everyone they are the best in Manchester:)

Everything is pretty amazing especially chilli paneer, you won’t get anything better than this, this place won’t let you miss india during your stay in Manchester. Markus bhai is amazing and the staff is also very friendly and helpful

Been to this restaurant last night with wife and kids very good food and service…. Bang on with spicy and flavors. Defo coming back…. Thanks Bardez 👌

I have been visiting Bardez at MCR since 2 years and I would say it is one of the best Indian restaurants I have ever been in the UK. The quality of food and the curries are absolutely delicious. The staff are outstanding and Marcus has the special talent to attract his customers. Foodies like me should definitely visit this place and try my all time favourite Sizzlers here. All the best Bardez.

came here for my mum’s birthday yesterday. the food and service was lovely! will definitely come back again :)

A dinner by my mother is what I used to go back to every time I was ecstatic, sad, sick, celebrating or even disappointed to feel better about my life. To my surprise, bardez has somehow managed to replace my mother in this country. It’s comfort, happiness and home. Every time I go there, the staff customises my order just at the sound of my name. Markus, the owner treats each one his customers like family. The chilli garlic prawns and the combination of shezwan fried rice with manchurian chicken is absolutely heavenly. The ambiance, the environment, the food and the service, together is no less than five stars. Haven’t had better Indian food in the England than at bardez.

Honestly, this is one of the place I’ll always keep coming back too! The food, service and the ambiance never disappoints, more like a personal touch to every dish I’m served 🫶🏽 The chilli garlic prawns & Manchow soup are to die for, also everything on the menu! Can’t wait to visit again and try the other dishes all over again x I would definitely recommend if you crave an Indian cuisine - totally worth the hype! <3

The hottest, freshest and tastiest food I have had anywhere... 11/10..... it was a nice touch the plates were warm, and the food came out so hot and fresh, the staff were so kind and welcoming.... absolutely recommend if you enjoy some good food. Excellent prices too, and nice to see choices of the menu that we haven't seen in any other places before.

The food is on point nd the staff is very friendly and respectful however i can’t say the same abt their manager. He don’t have any sense how to talk with their staff. He is very rude with the staff in front of customers which is a turn off for me. Overall experience is nice but the manager/owner need to learn some manners.

Absolutely loved dining at Bardez! Every dish, from the starters to the desserts, was spot on. The vibe is just perfect for both a casual lunch and a special evening out. Highly recommend checking it out if you’re in Manchester. Also, don’t miss their Sunday buffet—it’s fantastic!

I visited this restaurant last week. The atmosphere was pleasant. Staff was quick and friendly. I'll definitely recommend to visit and enjoy the food...

Good in hospitality. Staff is very kind and understanding. Food was precise as I asked for. So happy with the service might visit soon.

Hi 👋 Yamini here My Darling Siri take me to Bardez. It's perfect place to taste delicious starters,Indo chinese.we ordered chilli chicken, tia pai , gobhi Manchurian all are spicy and cooked well loved the sauces and my favourite hakka noodles top notch.staff was very patience and served well ❤️‍🩹 and pleasant ambience when compared to other restaurants. Very soon gonna visit again 💕 All the best Mr Marcus I wish you have to open new branch at Piccadilly very soon 😀 please do visit very soon you will get 25% discount till August. Thank you so much for bringing the taste of Indian street food hopefully you will add more dishes 😀

I recently visited Bardez, expecting a pleasant dining experience, but I was thoroughly disappointed. The restaurant was quiet when we arrived, and we were promptly seated. However, the service took a turn for the worse soon after. We placed our order, which the waitress confirmed twice, yet when the food arrived, one of our dishes was missing. When we informed the waitress, she misunderstood and tried to take a new order instead. After explaining that we had already ordered the dish, she apologized, and eventually, the missing sizzler was brought to our table. Unfortunately, by the time it arrived, we had already finished the rest of our meal. We decided to eat it anyway, but after the first bite, we realized the seekh kebab was off—it smelled terrible. We called the waitress again, who immediately took the dish back to the kitchen. She returned, claiming everything was fine, but shortly after, what seemed to be the manager or owner came to our table. Instead of addressing the issue professionally, he rudely insisted that the food was good. One of my friends, who is a chef, politely explained that the kebab was indeed off, but instead of listening, the manager acted out of line. He even called my friend's boss to complain that his employee was criticizing the food at their restaurant. This was not only unprofessional but also incredibly disrespectful. We left feeling embarrassed and completely unsatisfied with our experience. The food was subpar, and the way the situation was handled was unacceptable. I would not recommend Bardez to anyone looking for a decent meal or respectful service. This place clearly does not value its customers or their feedback.

Great food and amazing ambiance 😁

Delicious food, amazing ambience and lovely staff! I would definitely recommend this place! Chicken Tikka and Pani Puri Shots were my favourite.

Amazing food, definitely one of the best restaurants around, you can tell the people really care about the quality.

The food was amazing. Staff were very kind and patient! Will definitely recommend to others!