Firin Modern Turkish Cuisine in Manchester

Really enjoyable meal with great service from Lekshmi.

Excellent and individualised service from Gabi - professional, friendly and efficient. Food was very good. Third time eating here and absolutely no complaints.

Overall Poor. Two menu given. Some things on others off. Caesar salad didn't have anchovies. I should have just ordered the baklava. Didn't enjoy car headlights shining into my face from outside but waitress was great. Should have walked to the terminal.

Ordered the Chicken Shish. Very underwhelming and such a small portion. Tough flatbread and laughable salad. For £18, order a kebab takeaway from anywhere and have a better meal and cash to spare. Ended up ordering a starter too since I was still starving for actual food and I didn’t want to splash out on another main. The Baba ghanoush was alright.

Food is cooked nicely enough, but overpriced and lacking depth of flavour. If this is typical Turkish food, then they must be an unimaginative bunch. Main came before starter for one of our group, but that was a full 45 minutes before the rest of us. When we finally complained about the time it was taking, suddenly both courses came within a couple of minutes. They must have been sat there ready to go the whole time. And they had the cheek to charge for the service.

After previous eaten here and had a great experience, I was looking forward to it again! How wrong was i to do this! Quite rude Maitre'd who told us quite ruddy we had to wait 25 mins when we had a booking for a restaurant that was dead! Starter served stone cold.. staff not interested. Main course, charged £22 for 1 Skerwer of lamb on one main and £19 for a skewer of chicken on another, sald shocking and a soggy flatbread. Considering this was over £100 in total I would of been better ordering off some well known delivery apps instead! Don't bother yourself by going Overpriced and rude staff

Ordered pino Grigio it was awful so sent it back. They opened a new bottle and it was fine except for the chipped glass. They did change the glass when asked. Ordered chicken and lamb. Both came on flatbread, the chicken and lamb was lovely but the flatbread was rock solid, unable to cut with a knife. Overall an ok experience but not good

We booked a table for dinner and were met promptly and seated. We ordered just soft drinks as the wine prices seemed very high. Our order was roast chicken and an Adana kebab ,we were asked if we were ordering any sides at all and thought it strange until the meals came out ,they are tiny .The wife got just three thumbnail size potatoes with her chicken (which was well cooked ).I got the Adana kebab ,the half flatbread it sat on was paper thin and dry ,not fluffy like it should be .the salad was just a dry sort of coleslaw really ,it was served with a tsiki sauce for some reason ? it doesn't come with any rice or fries ,the single kebab itself was lovely but at £20 for a kebab i thought it would be better . We did order ice creams after as we were left still wanting ,and they were simple and fine . Overall i don't think we would go back

Eat here every time we r at Manchester Airport.

Hostess was nice enough but had to wait half an hour for our reservation, finally sat down waited 20mins for service got our food where the chicken was still raw and the nan bread was a 1/4 ripped off a whole one. The staff was argumentative the only pro is they didn’t apply the automatic 12.5% charge for the awful service. Don’t go here

We had a wonderful pre-flight dinner here. The atmosphere was buzzing even late at night, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The food was fantastic! We highly recommend the butter Turkish lamb adana and the eggplant shakshuka. Both dishes were flavorful and satisfying. If you're looking for a great meal before your flight, this is the place to go!

Booked this restaurant a week ago as staying at the Ibis hotel next door and wanted a convenient table. Received a cancellation from the restaurant just over an hour before our booked time, no explanation as to why. I would avoid booking here as this is really not acceptable.

Nos alojamos por una breve noche en el Ibis Budget sobre la carretera, que no tiene restaurante, nos dirigimos a Firin como una opción, ya que parece haber un acuerdo de "código compartido" con el Holiday Inn. En resumen, por adelantado, haga una reserva. Un restaurante, que atiende a dos hoteles del aeropuerto, con muy pocas opciones, seguramente estará muy ocupado. Haga una reserva. Siendo solo yo y mi colega, pudimos sentarnos en una mesa para dos personas después de una corta espera, pero grupos más grandes o posteriores se enfrentaron a largas esperas o, en última instancia, a la decepción. La comida era muy buena. ¡Muy bien! El servicio estaba bien, pero al estar tan ocupado, es necesario ser agudo con el ojo del personal - contacto para mantener el servicio en marcha. Pagó como se esperaba por la ubicación. Sin duda comería aquí de nuevo. ¡Pero la próxima vez seguiría mi propio consejo y haría una reserva!

Restaurante y bar del hotel del aeropuerto muy ocupado Me registré y tuve que esperar 1. 5 horas para que una mesa sea gratis. Pero una vez sentado, el servicio era muy bueno. Me atendió Lekshmi, que era rápido, atento y muy amable. Marcas completas - ella podía mantenerse en cualquier restaurante. La comida era más o menos como se esperaba - lo suficientemente decente, bastante caro para lo que era, pero más o menos lo que esperas de un hotel del aeropuerto.

Nuestro servidor Lekshmi era brillante y nos explicó el menú para niños (íbamos a pedir un adulto principal) Ella era muy eficiente y amable. También debemos mencionar a Shariff, que nos sentó y nos sirvió bebidas con prontitud, él era muy amable. El personal como este es un crédito absoluto para el hotel. La comida en sí estaba caliente, bien saborizada y abundante, nos fuimos a la cama llenos y felices!

Food was alright but was damped by the fact that mine arrived almost 20 minutes after the person I came with. They had almost finished by the time it arrived. I wasn't told there was any delay for food or that food could come out at different times. Once I had finally grabbed the waiter, the food came straight away, makes me think it was sat under the heat lamps for a while. It's a shame because my food was alright but even the olives took ages to come out. Olives! Very disappointed

We had dinner and breakfast there. Really authentic food that we enjoyed a lot. The environment and design is very nice and trendy. Service is perfect.

Come aquí antes de nuestro vuelo. La comida y el servicio era genial y se sirvió rápidamente. Nos alojamos en el Ibis frente y recomendaría este lugar para la comida.

Para un hotel de aeropuerto esto era realmente bastante bueno. Gran menú, gran servicio, comida sabrosa. Agradable por dentro, precios razonables. Yo volvería.

The grilled chicken was phenomonal. Charred, juicy, flavorful and fresh. Highly recommend it. Only downside is, the vegetables served with it are not great and a little soggy, it would be amazing if they had a little char too. Hummus was good, served with fresh flat bread. Baklava cheesecake was nice, however it is more like a lemon cheesecake topped with some phyllo sheets, pistachios and strawberry sauce. The prices are a little high but expected considering it's basically the only good option near the airport. Had an enjoyable dinner, and the staff were nice and welcoming.

We tried this restaurant because we were offered 15% off as we were staying across the road at the Ibis . The 15% off however was before 6 but that was ok. They have a Turkish menu and an English one. We opted for the Turkish one which was really very tasty. The welcome was good and so was the service. Prices are a little high but you expect this now at airport hotels but overall very good indeed. Need to get in early to avoid the rush

I had dinner here as I was staying at the Holiday Inn hotel. The restaurant is very popular with the clientele being almost exclusively the guests at the Holiday Inn or the Ibis next door. I ordered a classic burger that came out extremely quickly. I have never had a burger as poor as this in a restaurant or hotel. It was completely dry both inside and out. I strongly suspect that it was cooked quite some time earlier and was kept warm until it was served. It is impossible to get a burger this dry if you cook it and serve it quickly. Would I eat here again? Yes, but I am not having the burger again.

Tiny portions, tough not-fresh flatbread, huge prices and generally very disappointing. Salads are a disappointing shredded vegetable mess.

This restaurant comes with a massive hotel. The food is very, very tasty. I tried the Turkish beer, which was great, and they are very friendly.

We had an evening meal here before our flight the following morning. We booked for 8:15pm. The restaurant was still busy with a good atmosphere. The staff are great: smiley and helpful. The food was good. We had the butter chicken curry and the chicken shish. Both were really good. The desert was excellent, homemade baclava cheesecake, definitely one to try!

Lekshi was warm and friendly and nothing was too much trouble. She advised us with the food we were ordering and provided us with fantastic customer service. Food and service were outstanding. Thank you.

disappointing. food was mediocre. very understaffed. the staff that were there absolutely tried their best. needs some managing.

Thank you to Lekshmi for her friendly and excellent service!! She made our dining experience all the better, along with the amazing cuisine, we would definitely recommend this restaurant!!x

Food was poor and very small portions. We were lured in by the offer that kids would eat free but the prices of everything for the adults was ridiculously expensive for what it was. On our return we opted to go into the city to eat.

Miss Nancy was a very good waitress.

2nd time here, 1st time last year it had just opened and was fantastic, was really looking forward to it again. Really great service and food, and at a reasonable price for an airport hotel, free for kids! Any time we go to Manchester Airport we will come here. 10 per cent service charge was auto applied (optional to remove) which is what I was going to give anyway and did as the service was great, but so you are aware. Hope it goes to your lovely staff

Fantastic food, service, everything! Meghana was fantastic thank you!

Sona's hospitality during my visit to Firin restaurant was outstanding. She greeted me warmly, was very attentive, and provided excellent service throughout the meal. Her friendly demeanor and prompt service made my dining experience truly enjoyable. I look forward to being served by Sona again

Service quite a bit less than adequate and my burger was well done. The desserts were somewhat off-putting. Ridiculously expensive for what you get. Also didn't apply the happy hour discount until we asked.

A surprisingly good burger and chips, with a very tasty Turkish larger to wash it down. This is a busy place, and a reservation was needed. I stopped by at 7 pm on a Wednesday evening and got a table for 7:30 pm

Airport restaurants are invariably average so expectation levels were not high, however, the food was actually good and pleasantly surprised. I did not expect to find a Turkish restaurant and we had the eggplant shakshuka (quite spicy) and the lamb shish, both highly recommended. We also tried the Turkish wine and was very acceptable. Only disappointment was that most of the staff did not look like they wanted to be there, and was a lovely end to the meal to have our bill served by a cheery and pleasant waitress, Lavanya. Thank you. If you are looking for a meal at Manchester Airport then this is as good as anywhere. We went to the Raddison Blu restaurant last time we stayed overnight at the airport, which is also worth a visit, but Firin edged it.

Pleasant staff but got my drinks order incorrect twice. Food was expensive and mediocre at best. Coupled with the fact the portion sizes were tiny made it a dissapointing meal.

Great service, great staff… Cherry was super efficient and friendly 👍🏽

Absolutely fantastic. From the time you walk in to reception, the staff was so professional, food was great. The place was packed yet the staff was whizzing around with smiling faces. We had our server check up on us and that was so nice of her even though she was so busy. Seems like the staff really enjoy their work and cooperate with each other. Highly recommend it.

Surprisingly good for an airport hotel restaurant. Turkish food was fresh and tasty and service was excellent once I got a table. The wait for a table was 45 minutes and it was a tad noisy with kids but the food and table service by Meghana made up for it

Cherry was wonderful, and the fact that she remembered us from 11 months was most welcoming.

Taking time and putting a review specially for cherry , she is amazing So polite so fun and with her beautiful smile , she can clamdown any customer , i was not really impressed with the food. Noisy place and late drinks Please ask hostess to place your table in cherry section for quick and happy service Thanks cherry Will come back again

Cherry was exceptionally friendly, she remembered us from 11 months ago. Very efficient.

Our server Cherry was exceptionally friendly and an absolute delight. Her customer service is fabulous, she is a credit to the company. The food was delicious and the portion sizes are very generous . This is the second time we have eaten here and would highly recommend it.

I went on a solo dinner there, Lekshmi was very friendly and welcoming. I felt really good vibes in the restaurant definitely because of lekshmi. Always smiling and ready to assist. Definitely recommend

Lekshmi was incredible, so friendly and welcoming. Food was great, brought on time. Service was impeccable. Totally recommend

Great food, great atmosphere, very tasty! Lavanya was very helpful and attentive, provided great service!

Great service from start to finish. And a big shout out too Cherry for her amazing service very polite and helpful

We are French, a top waitress named Cherry, smiling and helpful. She even makes the effort to speak our language, thanks to her

My wife and I enjoyed a very pleasant couple of hours - restaurant 1/2 full and peaceful atmosphere

We come here to work and always love to eat here - food, service and drinks are always good and reasonably priced and Lavanya was lovely

I am writing to express my deep dissatisfaction with the experience my friends and I had at restaurant Firin on 3rd of June 2024 We visited with the intention of enjoying a pleasant time, but the manager, Leah, assumed we couldn't afford to pay for our meals. She instructed the staff to ensure we would pay, which left us all feeling humiliated. This is not the treatment we expected from a restaurant with such a reputable standing. Moreover, a staff member should never judge a customer before they even place their order. Leah's behavior was particularly disconcerting as she watched us like a hawk, making us extremely uncomfortable throughout our entire stay there. Additionally, while the food was satisfactory, the mocktail we ordered was a disaster. The virgin mojito was poorly made and did not meet our expectations. I hope the team will address these issues to prevent other customers from having a similar experience.

I am writing to express my deep dissatisfaction with the experience my friends and I had at restaurant Firin on 3rd of June 2024 We visited with the intention of enjoying a pleasant time, but the manager, Leah, assumed we couldn't afford to pay for our meals. She instructed the staff to ensure we would pay, which left us all feeling humiliated. This is not the treatment we expected from a restaurant with such a reputable standing. Moreover, a staff member should never judge a customer before they even place their order. Leah's behavior was particularly disconcerting as she watched us like a hawk, making us extremely uncomfortable throughout our entire stay there. Additionally, while the food was satisfactory, the mocktail we ordered was a disaster. The virgin mojito was poorly made and did not meet our expectations. I hope the team will address these issues to prevent other customers from having a similar experience.

Food was ordered as room service - falafel with cacik, afyon pide and raspberry frangipane tart. Everything looked good but was very average in taste. I did not enjoy. Extensive menu with vegan, gluten free and halal options. Quick service and helpfull staff.

Couldn't fault the food it was delicious. However sat next to a brat watching their electronic device without headphones. NO adult wants to listen to this. It's ignorant and neglect. Try talking to your kids. Also 12.5% service charge whacked on bill. In the day of minimum wage this should be banned. Quite expensive for what it is.

My partner and I had an unexpectedly good meal at Firin. We were impressed by the menu and the food came very quickly and was super fresh with quality ingredients. We were also pleased to see Cloudwater on tap - nice that local businesses are being represented. Service was friendly but rather slow in clearing the plates and bringing the bill.

Arrived tonight at 8.15 and had to wait 30 mins for a table.it was really busy as it services both hotels. The service was really good and friendly but the food was average at best and overpriced. There is nothing else around so no real alternative but I would only return for a drink

We enjoyed a lovely evening meal. The food was tasty and hot. Service from the staff was good, they were very attentive. The drinks were a little on the slow side coming to the table and we had asked for water, but theat didn't come. We cannot complain about the food though... delicious! Nice atmosphere and the staff were very smiley and pleasant.

Truly the worse meal I have ever had. The place looks nice until we began service. First they never came to offer drinks? Why? Surely that’s the first thing you do to settle us in? We had to ask for drinks which then came. We then ordered food and chaos really started!!! My wife ordered the fish dish and I ordered Pide with a side of chips, the fish came and the chips but no Pide? We waited, and waited, my wife pretty much finished her meal, chips were cold and then the pide turned up luke warm? What a shambles? Shame because the hotel is well located for T2 but won’t eat there again!!! The girl did remove the pide and chips and I asked her to remove the service charge… another chap walked in and sat on the next table,,, ten minutes later he simply grunted about lack of service and walked out? Come on Firin, sort this chaos out or people will simply give you a miss!!!

The service here is AMAZING, not to mention the presentation which was absolutely on fleek. I came to this restaurant whilst staying at the hotel, and I was blown away by the talent of the chefs and waiters/waitresses. Fun environment, friendly staff and delicious food.

We stayed at the Holiday Inn and ate here for dinner. The service was fantastic, very helpful and enthusiastic staff, and the food was delicious. Can't fault it in anyway. You do need to book as it gets very busy.

Good Turkish restaurant - surprised to find this at an airport hotel. Excellent vegan options - wild mushroom soup (changes regularly), hummus both with freshly made flatbread and a very fresh mixed salad. Service was at the right level of attentive.

We had a very good evening meal while. I had the Sri Lankan vegetable curry which was excellent. We also had a baked halloumi, be careful because the tomatoes are very hot. All in all a friendly and agreeable restaurant.

a nice find had the chicken which was very succulent.

Shockingly bad. Service really slow. Then all the food came out cold. Replaced, in fairness without question, with a still cold lamb dish that was just connective tissue and no meat. Inedible. Pide was passable without being enjoyable, but even fries weren't right. Frankly, it was just embarrassing. A shame, we have been here before and really enjoyed it.

The menu was a bit limited we had fish and chips. The fish was very dry and tastless. Drinks overpriced and the place felt like a barn and was not very warm.

Terrible service. Slow but everyone is friendly. The food is overpriced and equally awful. I would recommend take away tbh

Tasty food (but missing the balance of fat/fresh), tiny sizes, large prices.

I enjoyed my meal at the Firin, service was excellent no wait for food or drinks. Little service charge added to bill but is highlighted on menu, and can be removed if requested, suites me save’s leaving a tip..👍

Service was first class;friendly and attentive. The food was excellent- Baba Ganoush and Pide washed down with a couple of glasses of Turkish red wine. The 12.5% service charge was less than I would have tipped so no complaints there. If you’re trapped at Manchester Airport you could do worse!

Food and service are excellent at Firin, which made for a great experience. We had the Afyon Pide, a Turkish style pizza, fries and feta salad to share, with every element being fresh and tasty. With a drink each, plus added 12.5 % service charge, the bill came in just under 50 pounds. Prices are above average which you’d expect at a city airport and is the only negative.

The chicken grills are overcooked. The pide and lamb was decent. Service was bad though

Great food, the turkish food was lovely, service very quick and friendly. We ate on a Friday evening and it was probably 50% busy. Basically a great option.

I would like to say a big thank you to ‘Suzy’. I had a fantastic experience at FIRIN. On a bustling evening, she made an extra effort to find me a table, even though they were full. I was starving, and her kindness made my day. And ‘Nancy’! Thank you so much for hour hospitality. She is truly adorable. Thank you!

I was apprehensive to visit here and previous reviews but had nothing but impeccable service and food. The burger was the best I've had for so long, succulent and delicious. Baklava is delicious too.

Onsite at the Holiday Inn, Manchester Airport, so you are a bit of a captive market. Food and service was good, but two starters, two mains, two desserts, two glasses of wine plus 12.5% service charge came to nearly £110 pounds.

My partner and I had a fabulous meal here, in fact one of the best meals out we've ever had! 🥰 We definitely weren't expecting such a lovely setting, fresh authentic food and great service in an airport hotel and it made our stay extra special! We had the hummus to start, then the half chicken and lamb and were blown away - everything was cooked to perfection, so tender and tasty. Also enjoyed a lovely bottle of Turkish white wine 👌 Looking forward to returning in future!

One of the best meals I've had anywhere, very unexpected for a restaurant within an airport hotel! Everything we had was so fresh, authentic, exceptionally cooked and the service was great too. Enjoyed a fabulous bottle of Turkish white wine as well, will definitely come back!

For what it is, where it is, it's very good. Perfectly fine Turkish (and British) food - it's not going to win any awards but that's not what they're trying to do. Service was quick and polite, the atmosphere was nice. Just across the way you have places charging similar prices for what looks like frozen food...

Really enjoyed our meal. Turkish menu recommended. Halloumi and flatbread starter was tasty and not too salty, nice rich tomato sauce. Mains were equally good , just the right portion size. Very good service, staff are motivated and well trained. Like the open kitchen and design, especially for an airport hotel.

Amazing staff. Food was lovely too- especially chickpea soup.

Food way over priced and really small portions. Service ridiculously slow. Don't eat here if you stay in the hotel. Get a takeaway!!

The food was mediocre. Quite overpriced for the amount of food. For example the chicken shish is one skewer of meat and a piece of bread for £18. With two entrees and a side, and we were still hungry. Bill was over £45. Not worth the money. Nice service though.

The best steak we have ever had. If we could eat here everyday we would. Passing through and decided Firin was the most convenient spot. Hostess and waitress friendly, inviting, accommodating and big smiles. Great atmosphere, we will most certainly be back.

We ate here after our transatlantic flight. No other option really if staying here. To our pleasant surprise the food was excellent. Some complained about the service but we were relaxing after our flight and the pace worked for us.

This is a bright and nicely furnished restaurant. The staff are welcoming and very professional. The menu was comprehensive and very reasonably priced. We had the Turkish version of Pizza and enjoyed it so much we came back for a second visit.

We enjoyed a wonderful meal here. Our starters, Halloumi and Tzatiki, were delicious. The mains as well were superb. We also enjoyed the decor and ambiance of the restaurant. Our party of four commented that we would eat here again when flying in to the Manchester airport.

Everything was very great. The staff was very attentive, kind and nice. Our food was extraordinary and, although it is a hotel, you felt like you were in Turkey (because the background music is from there).

Excellent and attentive service, with lovely food. I was surprised at all the negative reviews that seemed to havw mixed up the all-day “pub-style” menu with the great turkish food this restaurant offers. Chicken is especially soft and juicy! Desserts are also recommended

The restaurant was terrible. Had to chase up for our starters. Kids starter and chips for main came out together. Asked for water which came and no glasses, which again we had to ask for. When they did finally arrive they were hot! Had to ask for one of the main dishes as they didn't arrive. To name but a few . Overall customer service lacking. Won't be recommending to anyone. A Shame really as it's a lovely setting.

Super yummy food, great service from Ice - a great place to have dinner whether you want something small or large.

Great little Turkish spot if you’re staying at the hotel. Service was friendly and fast and the food was really tasty. We shared the shish, pide and hummus and it was more than enough. Delicious! Please open in Leeds 😉

The reviews of this restaurant unfortunately don't do it any justice as our whole dining experience at this venue was excellent from start to finish. The restaurant was very busy which was expected as it is sited on the ground floor of the very popular Holiday Inn at Manchester Airport Terminal 2. A reservation is highly recommended for this reason, as it's unlikely that you will get a table when they are at their busiest if you aren't staying at the Holiday Inn which is what happened to us three weeks ago. There was an abundance of staff, and it was very clear that everyone knew what their roles were. The management team were very visible, and they were all keen and helped to maintain service levels by pitching in. The Turkish theme for this venue was followed to the letter which was totally reflected throughout the food and drinks menu. This in itself was pure class. The meals were very well prepared and cooked perfectly to order, and the staff were informative about the waiting time for each course and remained fully attentive. The hotel is very lucky to have this restaurant within their building and it's popularity was very clear to see by the high volume of customers that were using it. We were staying at a different hotel nearby, but because of the quality of this venue we will be booking a stay at the Holiday Inn when we next fly from Manchester Airport.

I had an excellent “lamb tandir” (slow cooked lamb) with spicy bulgur. See photo.

Don’t accept customer from Ibis 🤬

Lovely place for a decent price

Not good at all….The hotel is losing out with a restaurant like that…:::Very poor customer service…..Try Uber eats when at hotel

This is the restaurant at the Holiday Inn hotel opposite terminal 2 at Manchester airport. It is a Turkish themed restaurant but they do serve other European foods. There is really not much choice of other restaurants in the area. The clientele is the residents and the Holiday Inn and Premier Inn hotels. I had the Lamb Tandir and was very happy with the quality of the food, the ambience, cleanliness etc. When you arrive they will take your order and your main course will come very quickly. Once they serve this, however, they abandon you. I found it impossible to attract their attention to order dessert, so I gave up and asked for the bill instead. The food is reasonably priced for an airport hotel. Be aware that if you order a coca cola, this will come as a bottle which is 200ml! I never knew they made bottles of coke this small.

Really delicious food well presented and authentic. Very happily surprised with our choices. Our children were also very well looked after and they enjoyed their choices.

Here 10thmay and can't fault it service good and food is excellent