Cafe de Akbars in Bradford - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

On Leeds Road in Bradford there used to be Akbars Cafe and then further down the original Akbars restaurant. We hadn’t been to either for a while so we went expecting the Akbars restaurant…the cafe has now closed down, and the restaurant has become Akbars Cafe..and it really feels like a cafe! The slick service and nice surroundings are gone, replaced with overcrowded tables, banging music, no alcohol anymore which is fine as we always drive but no branded soft drinks either- its all gone very weird and very downhill. It felt grubby and rushed. The food was nice, but it wasn’t hot enough. Wont be returning which is a massive shame as its always been our favourite curry restaurant. So disappointed.

I visited Akbar's café yesterday with my husband and son. The waiters behaviour was very rude. We asked for the bill and wait so long not even finished with our food taking the dishes away without asking. The starter was not enough for 2 people. They were taking chairs from our table without asking. Their service really needs improving.

What can I say. It’s not what it was. I am really hurt by my experience at akbars cafe, I went with a few friends on 3/8 and I have to say the food was mediocre and the service that we received was beyond shocking. We were a table of three and we felt from the offset that it was an inconvenience us been there, two of us finished our meal and then the waiter asked my friend (do you want a pack up box)… we were essentially told to get on with it. We were given the dessert menu, something we had every intention of getting but we felt like we were been pushed out of the door, cleaning up around us… not just our dirty plates but napkins, our unfinished water. Then the bill arrived when we hadn’t even asked for it. I complained to the manager, raised this issue with the manager and got a half hearted apology and he stormed off. I understand that they were busy but this was not the level you expect from such a place. Blunty, I work for a large hotel chain, I choose the approved caters for the large Asian weddings we host and I will be removing them from my list. So not only has this waiters and managers actioned resulted in loosing out on three dessert orders they will be loosing the commercial business that I provide them with. If your looking for somewhere to eat there for hundreds of options, this place is not what is was and it’s rude

Visited Akbar’s last night with my partner & family, the service was excellent from start to finish. My waiter Jimmy W was outstanding and couldn’t do enough for us. The food was top notch highly recommend. We left feeling completely satisfied all round and definitely will be visiting again in the near future.

Worst place would not recommend I went here with my friends to open my fast even after booking the table for them to turn us around and say the table is not booked and they have no space for us. Absolutely appalling customer service - nobody had the curtesy to apologise for it even though I had rung the number on their website and someone had taken my name and booked the table prior. Awful customer service and I will not be going there again neither would I recommend.

Me and my son visited yesterday evening on 22/12/22. My son loves their chicken lasagne and I love the chicken nimbali. We would never go anywhere else to eat these two meals. The service was absolutely amazing, they interact with kids n make everyone feel welcomed. I’d like to say a big thank you to Samad and waleed.

I have visited Akbars restaurant and cafe on numerous occasions birthdays, work meals and special events, however recently the food has gone downhill a little. I visited in October 2022 with a friend service was great however the meat handi was somewhat not upto expectation the actual meat was excessively dry. We paid the bill and were charged for a pickle tray £1.40 which we did not order I asked the guy behind the till and his response was "oh sorry" and refund us the money back. I went again in November 2022 giving them the benefit of the doubt as we all have bad days. We ordered from the Chinese menu and the food came out cold which was sent back and promptly within a few minutes they had made it again fresh. I originally waiting for 25 minutes for the first one, this raises some questions, however had the meal and paid the bill. When I got to the car I had a look at the bill low and behold the same pickle tray magically appeard on my bill. I went back in and confronted the manager who was keen to usher me away from the customers waiting for a table and asked in an aggressive manner to lower my voice. I advised him this is not the first time this has happened and his response was he's never seen me before? The manager without hesitation went to the till and handed me £1.40. Lets do some maths here if they are doing this to every customer everyday based on an assumption of 500 bills, This amounts to £700 per day, £4,900 per month, £58,800 per annum. This is only 1 branch let's times this by the number of restaurants (10) that's a whopping £588,000. Not to mention this going through the tills, so the whole organisation is in on this I wonder who the accountants are as they also have some questions to answer. Guys please be vigilant and always check your bill.

Wow what can I say food, customer service location decor everything was fantabulous. Best lamb chops I’ve probably ever eaten tender and moist chicken tikka. But what truly set it apart from other top places was the customer service we received from Raja. Wow he was awesome. Man made me feel like i was at my cousins house. Raja your a Legend!

Average food rubbish service chops were once 10/10 gone downhill so won’t be in a rush to return many other places in Bradford. Service is really poor especially when busy quiet times I’ve had a good experience

Superb food. Excellent service. But Waited alone at the bar 10 minutes trying to get a drink, could not get eye contact from any staff. Upstairs where toilets are there is a glass paneled room, very untidy. Top of steps no carpet down. Finaly if I want to leave a tip (which I did) I will, I don't need the card machine asking me.

I wouldn’t ever have sea bass again, it was frozen vegetables poor and mash was watery, I think they best stick to Asian food because as far as English meals go it was 1 out 10

Not open at 14.30 please adjust your opening hours on the web as I was planning a family day time party.

Service was great food was great thanks naz for looking after me (nazakat) iqrah , he was very nice and even moved us booth, great experience overall

I have always come to akbars and have always enjoyed the food however my latest visit wasn’t great. I went with my family for an ifthaar meal and it wasn’t the best. The good thing was the food arrived on time and we was able to have our food on time for ifthaar. The food tasted good and was warm. The problem was the hygiene. Cutlery was dirty and even the seating area was. It really did not feel like a clean atmosphere at all. The waiter seemed a bit rude and so did was the young gentlemen on the counter. They could really improve hygiene and customer service.

Been here a few times and the food has always been consistent and tasty. The service has never disappointed and the staff are always super helpful and accommodating. My only complaint is that they get you in and out as soon as possible, rather than being able to enjoy yourself after a meal, it almost feels as though they’re ready to usher you out. This is probably because they’re always busy and want to turn the tables quickly. Don’t get me wrong though, it definitely wouldn’t stop me from going here again.

Visited Akbars cafe with family, been going there for years, food is delicious as always, huge thank you to out waiter Mir, never fails to disappoint, hes extremely welcoming, friendly and goes above and beyond, thank you to Mir and the team at Akbars cafe.

Excellent Cust Service Lovely ambiance and atmosphere..can get loud at times but that’s die to how busy it is Value for money Defo coming back Finding a place to park car can be nightmare

I visited Akbars Cafe on Monday 3rd January 2022. The last I visited Akbars Cafe was some 10 years ago. It was my daughter’s birthday and we went as a family. I have tried Akbars restaurant a few months back and thoroughly enjoyed the food....

First time i got a takeout, all food was stone cold! I complained to the manager and he apologised, but they had closed so couldn’t send it back. Second time i ordered a chicken steak, it was overpowered by spices to the point you couldn’t...

We haven’t been due to dreaded Covid 19. After nearly 2 years we decided go for a meal today with my sister and nephew. Due BH we came to Bradford from Sheffield and we just wanted say big Thank you to Robert who used be...

Took 45 minutes to make my chicken burger and chips! The lamb ghosht took 40 minutes! I don’t understand why we had to wait almost an hour for such simple food? We watched many customers come after us and leave before us! When we spoke...

We visited as a group of friends knowing the quality and diversity if the food on offer. My liver tikka and King prawn tikka which 2 of us had as a main with chips was stupendous! My frends ordered the beef steak with the pasta...

I have been to this restaurant a number of times over the years and it was always positive. My latest visit was a disaster. The food was very good, BUT the hygiene standards were terrible...!!! No sanitizer as you entered. Mens wash room had NO...

Food did not come together it was like eating separately Staff not bothered argumentative Would not recommend Terrible experience

not bad the chops were very they were RED from inside. The rest was good but I did not enjoy the chops ...

Excellent food and 10/10 service provided by our server Harris. Gave us good menu suggestions and kept a lookout to make sure everything was okay. 10/10 experience. 👌🏾

Came today and was served by waiter called Rizzy. Excellent waiter, great service. Recommend us the best food, will be coming more often for what was recommended by him. All in all 10/10 service, 10/10 food

Been going to this place for years. Top service 👌. Our server was rayhaan. He was absolutely top with his service. Thanks sooo much for a wonderful eating experience. Food was lovely too. Perfect 5 stars from our family.

Had a meal with family today, service from start to finish was great..very polite and helpful especially Rehan who looked after us. All the starters and mains were delicious..will defo be coming again.. staff are a credit to the cafe making you feel welcome from...

Food gone downhill since I last came 3 years ago. Music too loud aswell, like a bloody night club. Lamb chops were salty and seekh kebabs had a wierd taste Next day gave us all a funny stomach too, won’t be returning that’s for sure.

The food is very tasty however I have noticed the past 4 times I have been that the chicken in the curry is very hard and crunchy. It’s got really hard parts in that I can’t even chew and it’s like I’m eating stones. It...

Went to cafe Akbars after nearly 2 years. Was quite dissapointed . Felt like i was in a nightclub not a restaurant. The music was so loud that i couldn't even hear my friends talking to me from across the table or even the waiter...

Nice to be back after such a long time. Thank you soooo much Waheed Manager for your kindness and hospitality.

I would like to thank Akbar’s for their efficient service. I brought a Karma which didn’t taste as it usually does. Akbar’s dealt with the matter very professionally and I was provided with a replacement dish, which was of excellent taste. Thanks you

Lamb chops and chocolate cake here are amazing thank you to Roberto for great table service and being so nice to us during our stay

The food, atmosphere and service in this place is second to none. I do think some of the reviews are extremely harsh. Whenever I have visited with friends and family the restaurant staff have been spot on. During COVID19 they have not worn masks but...

Today I visited this place after 4 years. Our waiter (Mir) was polite, friendly and had great customer service. We kept him on his toes of course and he continued to remain professional and gave us service with a smile :) 👍

Thank you so much Adam for the great customer service at the Bradford Cafe branch at Bradford. Two weeks in a row we’ve been looked after by Adam and again this week his service was on point. Always checking up on us to see if...

Today I went to Akbars cafe with my sister. Most employees and wait staff attending the tables to bring food or take orders were not wearing face masks properly. Some only had them around thier necks. When asked to put mask on to take order...

Great food as always, but service was very poor on this visit. Waiter had our order wrong numerous times, did not bother coming and checking on us missed some items from our order! Only got an apology which did not feel genuine enough. Management should...

Hamza Amir at the door was very pleasant and happy gentleman who assisted us. the young gentleman who served us at the table was also very efficient and helpful. (couldn’t get his name) But hamza made us 3 feel very welcome with his lovely smile...

We initially had reservations regarding ques and wait time and were close to going elsewhere however the staff - in particular the manager Samad were extremely reassuring and were consistent with informing us with the decrease in waiting times despite being extremely busy. Samad also...

As someone that suffers from underlying health conditions, I am extra cautious when leaving the house during this covid period. I was extremely apprehensive about visiting cafe akbars especially after seeing the ques and the amount of people visiting it seemed very busy and chaotic....

Been coming here for a while and even during the 50% offer (why not great food and at half the price). This restaurant is really put down by people with some of the reviews on here however the queues during the 50% offer was completely...

I attended the cafe for the first time with my children. Service was good actually much better than good it was fantastic. I am a taxi driver and last few weeks Leeds Road has been so busy with people lining up to go to Cafe....

I took my mum and niece out for a meal on one of the 50% off nights in August to Akbars Cafe as this is one of my favourite places. There was a bit of a queue outside (but that was to be expected),however the...

Brilliant service from the moment we walked in till we left the main doors.. very friendly staff especially David who, looked after our whole family very well, was polite and very patient, professional and kept a smile on his face throughout! Excellent measures of social...

Great food especially lamb chops you can't get better anywhere 😋! Best of all great service from Manager Roberto, he is always friendly and very polite, credit to him for the way things are run. Would definitely go again thanks to his great service overall....

Cafe Akbars have to be one of my favourites. Food is spot on and service always makes me come back. Love their belgian chocolate cake and panna cotta ice cream.

We wanted to go to Akbar's and they decided not to open as they had been bust and told us to go to Akbar's cafe which was also theirs and had the same food. It did have some of the same food but not the...

The food and service here is excellent. The chicken burger is super succulent and one of the best in the city!! Steak was also a favourite and the curries were beautiful. Wonderful desserts too. There is something here for everyone, it will not disappoint!!!

Service and food quality was extraordinary. Thoroughly enjoyed both my meal and the experience here!

Went to cafe Akbars the other day and was good to see how well organised they were with it being really busy. Some of the reviews here are ATROCIOUS the queues themself speak volumes. Food Was Amazing Fresh And Tasty As Usual. Would always recommend...

Amazing Table Service From Adam Polite and respectful . Nice to see samad nazakat Roberto and waheed back came last week didn’t see them. Food came out fresh and warm Really glad and happy with the level of service even though it was really busy...

I love Cafe De Akbars. I think the staff are all welcoming and polite. There is alot of pressure on for this industry at the minute and given the 50% discount they are doing their best. My brother loves Aki and Samad and it was...

The food and atmosphere was amazing. As always all staff really great and respectful. Manager Samad kept coming out and ensuring 2m social distance was maintained. Throughout the restaurant there was a great feel and it was really great to be out to enjoy good...

Iv have been going akbars for several years food has never been disappointing. General staff and waiters are very helpful and always respectful. The manager samad is very rude and aggressive. He clearly hasn't got manners and is very arrogant. We had an issue with...

The lamb chops and meat lasagne is my favourite with the green sauce.. lovely staff quick service and offer NHS discount 👌👌

If I could give this restaurant 0 stars I honestly would. I thought I would go for a nice dinner with my family, since Bradford are in lockdown and households can no longer integrate. I should have saved my money and health and stayed at...

taking too long to serve food and the cups weren't clean enough and they served the drinks first and there isn't much on there menu

I rang ahead and ordered two starters and I was told 45 minutes wait. I went in after 45 mins and was told by the manager Samad it will be 10 minutes but ended up having to wait 20 further minutes. When the food was...

I ordered 3 separate meals for Sunday evening. I ordered early to be sure. Ordered for me to pick up at 18:00. Got there and there was plenty of segregation and hygiene enforcement. I got my meals and paid with ease. Got the meals home...

Went last night to collect a takeout however I was horrified to find that although a note on the doors stated only 2 people allowed in the premises, there was over 15 people in waiting for takeout. The guy on the door was not keeping...

Food great - but very disappointed with the customer service found staff very rude. Tried to order my kids drinks and the waiter was huffing and puffing - shame as great food

All the family had eaten expect for 1 person. Food didn’t come. We mentioned it to the manager who went away not to return with a comment suggestion or apology. 10 minutes later the food arrived. If my son wasn’t starving, we’d have declined the...

We always come here as they serve no alcohol, but the tables are looking tired. The server was fantastic, but I do think they need to up their decor and cutlery etc. Our plates were chipped.

Not what it used to be..the waiters are too keen to take your plates even after they're told you haven't finished, but still hover around near your table..the food isn't of a standard you'd expect from akhbar's but I suppose all establishments go on a...

I do not understand why people give this place a negative review this is an amazing restaurant with really good staff members. The new management are approachable and the atmosphere is amazing other reviews I read on her really does not reflect how busy the...

The food is rank (terrible) The staff ARE EXTREMELY DISRESPECTFUL Come here if you want to be disrespected and want food poisoning. The managers are the worst don’t have any respect they think they own the place especially the bold one. The food they don’t...

Been regulars at Akbars cafe and enjoyed having our usual meals. Went there for lunch at 1.30 and expected to be served fresh hot food, but rather got served LEFT OVERS FROM THE NIGHT BEFORE! Ordered steak and pasta and the pasta was cold and...

First time i went to Akbars de cafe,my food and my friends was cold i told the waiter and it was changed,my friend had a burger which was chewy and hard,i told the manager who did not seem bothered at all no customer service.So my...

Visited here for the first time for my daughters birthday on Monday. Food was nice. We did have a problem with the meat masala but they rectified it straight away. Staff were friendly & the food was value for money. Would visit again.

my friends and I decided to drive to Bradford for a meal decided on akbars,no booking service you just turn up and put your name down 50 mins before we got our table worst part was other people coming in after us getting tables as...

I went here with my little boy.. the food came cold but apart from that I left his jacket behind by mistake.. obv it was my fault I know but when I rang them to have a look they said they did and it wasnt...

So me and my friend went after a few months. The service was just as expected. It was really busy and therefore took approx 15 mins to be seated. Our waiter Harris was really good and both managers Aky and Samad kept going around checking...

The sauce with the lamb ribs is beautiful the ribs themselves were a little fatty but still fell off the bone , the chicken keema karahari perfect . Wife had chicken tikka masala which was also spot on . Staff pleasant and attentive all together...

right i booked a table for 9pm and i arrived at 9pm. They then told me to wait 25 mins. So i waited for 25 mins but no table. At 10pm the table is ready. They gave the whole family dirty glasses and dirty plates...

Went here a couple of days ago the place and food has gone downhill the starters were ok but the karahi chicken for some reason tasted totally of fish to their credit they changed it but it tasted the same at which point they said...

We enjoyed the food. There are good options, reasonably priced. No alcohol served which is perfect for us. Food was very tasty, the lamb Karahi needed a bit more spice to add more flavour to it. Overall we enjoyed the food. Would definitely recommend. Due...

What once used to be a reliable place to eat has gone downhill, very quick. We ordered a mixture of starters, lamb chops felt like they been pre-cooked and reheated, same with the chicken tikka. Masala fish was way to oily and the paneer tikka...

Visited Akbar’s and the food was Banging. Waiter named ubaid gave a fantastic service. 10/10 Would highly recommend

Visited Akbars, had a lovely meal, was given a small portion of chips that were smaller than usual, but as soon as we said we got a fresh portion. Good customer service :)

So me & my friends came in at 10:30pm. We was greeted by a lovely waiter called Harris who's service was beyond amazing! When Harris took our order the service was fantastic he was very friendly and patient. My friend had ordered a Shepards Pie...

What’s wrong with the food in this place I have one upset stomache for the past couple of days.Food poisoning 😩😩😩😩😩arghhhhhh going to avoid this place so bloody disgusting!!!!!!!

Food was average rammed out with spices and only had to wait around a hour for order to be taken. Service was terrible throughout. Worst experience i have had. Total waste of time

We visited here for the first time on a Monday lunch time whilst we were in the area. We greeted and seated quickly, in a cosy booth which made it feel more private. cocosy We We

Been here loads. It’s nothing fancy at all but good for a casual meal out. Curry’s are fab and puddings are too. The steaks are not bad either and kids meals are huge and good value. Hygiene is an issue and service is very slow....

I came tonight to have dinner with my husband the food was absolutely delicious lovely atmosphere and our waiter for the night Zain was fantastic so attentive & polite anticipated our needs all night topping up water before I could ask etc very happy with...

Wow had a lovely meal with my friend on Wednesday the food was beautiful and the waiters was very good at what they do polite manners and was so proud of a young man called Adam only been there a couple months but u would...

We had a very average experience. Positives were that we were seated and served quickly but there were more negatives. We ordered a couple of curry dishes and some garlic naan. The curry was so hot we were breaking out in sweats. The waiter didn't...

Spent a very enjoyable evening at Akbar's Cafe. The food was amazing, delicious and served to us promptly. The evening was really made by our waiter Zain who made us feel amazingly welcome and he checked regularly throughout the meal that we had everything we...

I really enjoyed the food, the service from our waiter, Abbas was brilliant, he ensured that we were satisfied with everything. He was checking up on us frequently and made it was an experience to remember. Thank You Abbas for making our night an amazing...

This place used to be good but has really taken a turn for the worst. The Owner really needs to find out what is happening in his own establishment whether this be by being present during service in person or monitoring staff performance via CCTV....

We went for a family meal to Akbars, the Service was ok, hygiene wise the chairs were really dirty, toilets were disgusting, the food wasn,t to standard, i have been to Akbars before and i think the standards have really dropped, they really need to...

wow just fantastic the food is amazing the staff are so friendly polite and can't do enough for you your made to feel welcome and a lovely comfortable atmosphere will definitely be visiting again best curry place bay far.....would recommend to everybody.

Went there yesterday with my friend. All the staff was excellent. We enjoy the food every time we go. Never been disappointed in many years. Zain one of the serving staff who served us was good. Excellent sense of humour too. Keep it up Akbar’s.

Decided to pop in on a whim today as we were craving a good biryani. Upon arrival we were greeted immediately and within minutes we were shown to our table. Our server Zain was absolutely lovely and charming. He paid attention to detail and ensured...

Our Go to restaurant best food especially chicken steak and spicy chips. They get quite busy on a weekend and there is normally a waiting time before you get seated. I normally tend to avoid busy periods. But i Definitely recommended everyone who wants a...

The description of food was not quite accurate however the service provided by one of the server named Zain was absolutely amazing. He did the great job of serving us and looked after us all way through. He needs a pay rise for How well...

Staff were great really looked after us. Food was really yummy and hot the stacc were very helpful and deffinately recommend