Darbar Restaurant in Manchester

Amazing, we have been there a couple of times and enjoyed the taste and freshness of the food. Reliable service my wife left her purse there , was kept safe and was collected the day after.

I recently visited Darbar restaurant in Manchester with a friend, and our experience was beyond disappointing. We ordered soup, mezza, kebabs, and a sepzi, expecting a taste of Persian cuisine. Instead, we got cold soup, and when we politely asked for it to be reheated, the waiter rudely told us the kitchen was busy and he'd "try" to get it heated. His attitude was completely unacceptable. The mezza was far from any standard of a good mezza—more like hospital food. The kebabs were just okay, nothing to write home about. Overall, the food quality was mediocre at best. I strongly advise anyone considering Darbar to look elsewhere. There are plenty of other Persian restaurants in Manchester worth your time and money. Avoid this place.

The food was delicious & the service was amazing

Darbari kebab was a delicious meal

Fantastic customer service, lovely ambience, just amazing authentic food, we were made to feel so welcome, the food just melted in our mouths

My first time in this place and it won’t Be the last, nice food and service , especially Sam he was very helpful and professional

Juiciest the most delicious food ALWAYS! Been there three times, not once let down

Terrible customer service, what's with the attitude .

Not the most extravagant first experience. The lamb okra dish was ok, however the kebabs, especially up to Iranian standards weren’t the best.

Ordering from Darbar was a very good experience in terms of taste and quality. Highly recommend.

I can’t complain on food, tastes amazing But service it’s like you don’t exist for them. We had platter for 2 and it was delicious.

Breathtaking. Best Persian cuisine in Manchester. Hands down.

We enjoyed it here. Nice staff, good food, pleasant atmosphere, and very quick efficient service.

Food is delicious with massive portions, restaurant is like narnia when you walk in (in a good way). Staff are so friendly, Sam served us who was amazing and patient with us

Honestly the worst service ever I seen in my life. Usually we are going out every weekend. I googled I found the Darbar restaurant we never been before. I went with my family, waiter showed the table, and passed the menu, unfortunately after 30 minutes we didn't see the waiter again. Unfortunately table and floor were very dirty. My daughter was very sad. She decided to leave the restaurant find other one.

The food was perfect, offering the authentic taste of Persian cuisine and it was really delicious as well. We ordered chicken kebab and ghormeh sabzi, both were cooked perfectly and tasted much like homemade. The atmosphere was great, and the staff were excellent, especially Sam, who served us and was very hospitable and friendly. I highly recommend this place if you're looking to try authentic Persian food; it’s the right choice.

One of the best Persian restaurants in the UK I have been to. Definitely will come back next time we visit Manchester.

Darbar in Manchester offers delicious food with warm, friendly service from the staff. A great spot for a delightful dining experience!

Darbar Restaurant is highly regarded Persian restaurant in Manchester, known for its authentic Persian dishes and warm, welcoming atmosphere. It offers a wide range of traditional Persian cuisine, including kebabs. The restaurant emphasizes fresh, high-quality ingredients and traditional cooking methods to deliver a genuine Persian dining experience.

Beautiful gorgeous place to eat. Food is absolutely lovely. Specially Iranian kebab and food. Highly recommend.

The food was amazing, and the service was great!

Food was lovely just need work on mint sauce. Waiter wasn’t very easy to talk to or understand different person who I saw before who was completely the opposite.My friend asked her meal to be mild but was hot.

The high price of low-quality food, awful and low-quality barbecue Shashilak is completely burnt 👎👎

A nice experience and a lot of food, God willing One plate can be enough for two people We ordered Kubideh and Mirza Excellent job 👍

Food is unreal - would really recommend

One of the best places I’ve been to. The food was delicious, huge portions, great staff, amazing decor. Highly recommend!!

Went in tonight, table of 8 and the service by the staff especially Sam was exceptional. Food was absolutely perfect would highly recommend !! :)

Amazing food, authentic persian taste.

Excellent food Very delicious 😋

There is nothing wrong with eating, especially grilled meats The place is a little dark and depressing, but the food wins

The service was amazing the food was pure pleasure. The gormeh sabzi, sultani kebabs and the Kashke bademjan appetizer and I got to enjoy portions, they are really satisfactory I can’t imagine going in hungry and leaving that way

Excellent authentic food, highly recommend this place

The food tastes delicious. I recommend it. It is preferable to book in advance. There is some disturbance because of the music

One of the best Persian restaurants within the UK 😋 No wheelchair or stroller accessibility.

Thanks to Sam and the guys . Food and service were excellent. Will be going back again and highly recommend.

Unfortunately it wasn't as we expected the table was very dirty even though they were to ladies on service, after we complained they moved us to other one, Service is not as it should be, Food could be much better.

Great place. Can recommend anything lamb and the chicken. Don't know what to get? Their platter is a safe bet and those chops are perfectly cooked so go for it.

The best Persian restaurant in Manchester 👌🏻 Great food, nice staff 👍🏻

Very enjoyable meal, delightful flavours and very authentic. Good portions a day great variety of menu options.

Great tasty food and good service

Excellent food , the staff and owner so knowledgeable and cooking and taste of the food is so good even after eating it. The next day the senses and the aromatic smell is still in your mind, that you want to back to eat there every day. The atmosphere is so great and welcoming

Great Persian/ Mediterranean food value for the money and so tasty! The staff are friendly and polite and always smiling. A must try restaurant if you haven’t tried it yet definitely go and eat their delicious food

Absolutely amazing food and staff!

Passed by on my way through Manchester with my family, service was remarkable and very quick/reliable Food was absolutely outstanding. It’s a shame I was only able to try the gormeh sabzi. Overall experience was great, lovely atmosphere too. Will most likely return in the near future to give a full review and try other popular dishes:)

The best Persian restaurant in the UK, the food is always so good, comes out quick, and the staff are really nice and friendly. The restaurant is so traditional and pretty as well. My favourite place to go.

Amazing foods, tastes great, professional chef and lovely staff.

I have been here many times and i think its about time I tell you my experience every time i been its better than before the staff are very polite and friendly, the food was wonderful and very filling, i reccomend it to everyone and i think everyone should try it.

Just wanted to share my experience at this restaurant. The food was absolutely amazing! Every dish was delicious, and I would definitely recommend it to others. I can't wait to return and try more of their offerings. Overall, a fantastic dining experience that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for great food.

Great place to be, authentic Persian food everything was fresh and tasted amazing will definitely be back

Perfect food, lovely service and reasonable prices. The best Iranian restaurant in Manchester!

Amazing food, amazing staff and the service 10000/10

Iranian restaurant offers very delicious food 🥘. Service depends on the individual providing the service. The male and female managers are offering great services. Some of the waiters are not behavior properly.

Poor quality food very rude manager I don’t recommend anyone go there west the money and the time. Vary unhappy definitely I won’t go there again the young manager has to be train how to speak to customers

5 star plus service the food was amazing and so fresh I would recommend this restaurant 100% we will definitely be recommending this place to our friends

The food was delicious, except for the eggplant stall, it wasn't the same as usual, and the staff were friendly

Great food, great value and superb service - an overall experience recommended to all

Very nice restaurant and a good staff when they are welcoming us Very very very delicious food they got 😍

Lovely authentic place staff lovely remember you very welcoming THE FOOD IS BEAUTIFUL the chicken is so soft succulent and just mmm nom nom time. Honestly I love it been a few times now highly rated it each time food same standard each time meat chicken rice dish 10 out of 10.

Beautiful food the Kobeda is one of the best in Greater Manchester the tomato sauce is a game changer

Delicious authentic Persian food! Generous portions and such tender, juicy meat. Had the mixed grill and greek salad with the pickles. Lovely atmosphere, decor and friendly service. Sam, our waiter was so nice and even explained some of the signature dishes. Highly recommend!

Very tasty Persian food I tried koobideh with yogurt it was really crazy . Staff was very friendly and nice , prices are very reasonable. you feel you’re Iran not UK

Even one star is a lot for this terrible place

We came as a family and no one welcomed or served us We waited at the table no one gave us the menu while waitresses were standing in front of us talking and laughing !! How rude 🙂

Lovely restaurant and atmosphere! Food was absolutely delicious

The costmer service is terrible and the place is extremely weird I don’t recommend tye resturant at all

Very friendly and the food was delicious! Strongly recommended!

Good food ,, large quantity,, good service ,, decent ambiance,, would definitely recommend

Popped in tonight, no booking, and really pleased I did. The food was absolutely delicious. Very varied menu and the staff were really friendly.

The food taste is authentic and delicious. The atmosphere is really nice. Highly recommended.

Okra, grilled meat, and saffron rice are amazing 👌🏻

Had a delicious dinner. I was not expecting the food to be so tasty in Edinburgh. Felt like I was having it in one of the best restaurants in India.

I had incredible stomach pain after eating it! I will not repeat the experience

I visited Darbar with my family, including young children, and opted for table seating rather than the floor. Unfortunately, the ambiance did not meet my expectations. We ordered a mixed grill platter, extra wings, and a few portions of chips. Additionally, the chef insisted we try his special Kabli pilau, making us feel pressured to order it. Overall, the food was disappointing in both taste and quality. The meat was overcooked, rendering it tough and unappetizing. The pilau, although decent, was not exceptional or authentic. To add to the disappointment, the chips were of very cheap quality and overpriced at £5. Regrettably, our dining experience at Darbar did not live up to our hopes, and we left feeling dissatisfied.

We love Mediterranean food and here’s a gem for you - Darbar Restaurant on Cheetham Hill Road serving up the Persian cuisine The food is delicious with the mixed grills cooked to perfection. Our highlight however was the Abadis, which is the meat served in a special tomato sauce and this was inhaled in no time - we tried the jooje (chicken) on the bone on this trip - which should we try next? Ohhh and this reminds me, get the Zaytoon Parvarde as a side - it’s olives in a pomegranate paste with walnuts, garlic and herbs…yes please!

Nice authentic place, serving such delicious menu. The staff is friendly and quick in service. Although we were 16 people, it took them only 30 minutes to prepare and serve the order. The food is really delicious, especially the koobidah. The prices are average (~£15). However, it was prepared in a professional way and in a satisfactory quantity. Highly recommended

Fantastic restaurant. The best Iranian food I've had and the atmosphere feels quite authentic. Really tasty food and well worth it.

Food was excellent Authentic traditional and well cooked . Perfect place to dine in

Great Persian restaurant! I went to Darbar for dinner. I had eaten Koobideh. It was tasty. The restaurant was one of the best Persian I had in UK! I recommend 👍🏽

Great portions and atmosphere. Delicious food.

Well cooked and presented dishes. Sam is a great host and knowledgeable about the menu. Best Koobideh in Manchester

Various Iranian foods, excellent food, and good prices

Love this restaurant . Excellent food and service

Food is very good and seating is comfy. Service and customer interaction requires improvement.

Very clean but too dark inside. Food is great

An extremely rude staff (cashier woman) Rude and cold ,inconsiderate and utterly unprofessional. Last time for us for sure.Not rcommended

This place is a little hidden gem. From outside you can't tell until you go inside, which is very original and traditional. The food was the best Persian food I have ever had in a long while. The service was on point too. Defo will be back soon.

The best kabab I ate in my life, it is a must when visiting Manchester, and you will not regret it.

The atmosphere was very friendly along with the staff and environment around. One particular member, Amir was very helpful and made the experience even more enjoyable.The customer service we received was immaculate and concise. The food arrived stridghr after the starters which we did not have to wait long for, and the food was flawless and delicious too!

Delicious! Unfortunately, didn't get a chance to take many photos of food because I was too excited to eat, but 10/10 for flavour and authenticity. Everything was fresh and very tasty. Atmosphere is relaxed, and decor transports you to Iran with beautiful artwork and artisan furniture. Serving platters are large with a variety of foods. Will be back!

- Server's kind and enthusiastic - Food arrived fairly quickly - Atmosphere brilliant, full of cultural ornaments

Lovely Persian restaurant! We went to Darbar for lunch and we were very satisfied with the food we had! The meat was very tender and tasty. The rice was one of the best I had! Hummus and sour cream were nice as well. We had a Persian ice cream and it was refreshing and unique. At the end we paid around 25 pounds per person. I totally recommend Darbar restaurant!

Food wasn't bad. But it was pointlessly expensive,I will not recommend it

Enjoyable restaurant. Prices are reasonable (15-20) and foods are really delicious.

The food has gone down hill here, had terrible indigestion after my recent visit and not sure about the quality of some of the ingredients. There are better places for Persian food in Manchester so think will not go back. Service v good though.

An extremely rude manager presented us with our bill, accompanied by a fake smile, after an hour without us even asking for it. They claimed they needed the table, which left us baffled. What kind of business operates like this? There were four other empty tables, and two were occupied by their own staff. This behaviour was extremely inconsiderate and utterly unprofessional. Additionally, we were seated in the back area, which was very cold. It seems this is not an isolated incident, as similar situations have occurred before when we were invited by friends for a birthday celebration; they did the same to our host.

An extremely rude manager presented us with our bill, accompanied by a fake smile, after an hour without us even asking for it. They claimed they needed the table, which left us baffled. What kind of business operates like this? There were four other empty tables, and two were occupied by their own staff. This behaviour was extremely inconsiderate and utterly unprofessional. Additionally, we were seated in the back area, which was very cold. It seems this is not an isolated incident, as similar situations have occurred before when we were invited by friends for a birthday celebration; they did the same to our host.

Ordered the mixed grill for 2 and could not fault it. Chunky tasty lamb chops & succulent juicy meat. Great portion size. Fantastic customer service.

Came here for iftar, highly recommended, very polite staff, we got the mixed grill for 2 £42 the meat was amazing soft and juicy, lamp chops on a different level, highly recommended

It's great to find an Iranian restaurant that offers a unique dining experience. Iranian food may be rich in traditional flavors and spices that add a unique taste to the meals. The variety of Iranian dishes, such as kebabs and rice dishes, is attractive to many people. The atmosphere of a restaurant can also be friendly and relaxed, making the visit an enjoyable and comfortable experience for customers.

Went today with work colleagues for lunch. Ordered chicken marinated charcoal grilled. 🫠😍 Staff very polite and very welcoming, very warm atmosphere. Portion is really big, you won't get this size of portion in the town 🤣 very well cooked very delicious chicken definitely must eat here ! Will come again with my wife 🙏🤩 - btw prices are good 🥹