Mahabharat in Wigan

Ordered a takeaway 28/03 to find an item missing, rang the restaurant to let them know and was then told the chef said the item was packed in the bag to which I was then questioned, 20+ years of going and no apology no nothing.

Great food, service was brilliant. Fairly busy for a Monday night! We booked a table as we usually do for weekends and was pleased we did as downstairs filled up by 7pm.

It was a very busy Saturday evening and the staff appeared to struggle with service. As a result we had lengthy waits for our food. The food was delicious though so I would definitely go back.

Excellent food Excellent service. Would highly recommend it .

Fantastic food and excellent service every time. Cannot recommend highly enough

Great food, great service and great atmosphere

Absolutely cracking place ! What a find. Our military group had booked a table in between Christmas & new year and it was a good job as it was rammed. (Always a good sign). Food was delicious a step above the run of the mill Indian. Owners were so friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to go back !!.

Excellent experience. Xmas eve . Set menu was delightful as could chose and speciality curry or starter. Well priced. Cozy atmosphere Friendly welcoming staff

The food was absolutely amazing as it always is.

La comida estaba bien. Los precios eran caros. Estoy comparando esto con otras restricciones italianas en esta área. El servicio era bueno. En general. 6 calificación

Christmas booking cancelled. I booked for 3 people and one child on Christmas day on the app, lots of times were free in the evening, 5:30 was free, 6pm was free, 6:30 and 7pm etc so we chose 5:30pm for the booking. We received a confirmation email also saying we was booked in (see attached pic). Today (10 days later) the restaurant called me to say they could not accommodate this and that's pretty much it. No further time, No discount on future trips for the I convenience, nothing! Naturally I would not recommend mahabharats due to this. Just an honest review

Nice restaurant, food was very good, friendly staff, reasonable priced Sunday menu, everywhere looked very clean and well kept including the toilets. Service was a bit slow, but they were very busy.

Always friendly, food's excellent and has themed nights occasionally

Food was really really good. Service was top. Prices are standard, but worth paying. Lots to choose from. Lamb tika was really nice. Popadoms were fresh and warm. Wife had the balti, was really good. No pics of the mains as scranned them too fast!! Will definitely come again.

Great Indian food and the service is excellent, prices good for a meal out nowadays. Would highly recommend.

Best Indian food I have had in many many years, possibly even ever....can't think of a better one anyway. And, to top it all, the staff, though still professional, are also so very friendly!! Highly recommend...but book in advance, as it’s so nice it gets very busy at peak times.

Fantastic food and service as always from Mahabarats 🤩 I absolutely can not fault anything from this restaurant 😀 Thanks guys, see you soon x

Food is always great and the service is fantastic. Can't complain at the price either.

Absolutely brilliant service from everyone here, so lovely and honestly can't do enough foe you. My son always chooses here for his birthday, he loves the atmosphere and the service from the gents (sorry don't know all your names) The food is absolutely amazing so tasty and loads of options and you get so much for your money. Thank you so much Mahabharat we will certainly see you all again very soon 😊 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5 star service as always.

Only accept cash for online orders me

I absolutely love the mixed grill with Tikka masala sauce. Very professional.and friendly staff can't fault them.John see you all soon.

One of the worst Indian food I ever had. Ordered last night and got so disappeared. Always saw that place really busy so thought it gona be brill. Sooooo tasteless waste of money

Chicken tikka masala was too watery bread was very doughy chips stone cold

Excellent Indian food restaurant. The building is a former church and the restaurant had made full use of some of the original church architecture features to add to the ambience. Excellent quality food and great atmosphere. Although not the cheapest place for a curry, it's not overly expensive either. I guess you get what you pay for and I feel that the meal I had was good value for money. We are booking again for another meal at the end of this month.

Absolutely brilliant service today. The food was amazing and my daughter thoroughly enjoyed her 11 th birthday. She was made to feel very special. We will definitely be returning

Starters were really nice and service at first was good. Then a large group came and the service dwindled. Waited a while for another drink despite ordering it before the group had ordered theirs. The mains (albeit just chicken tikka massala) were really bland and the chips could have done with another 5 minutes. Then we had quite a long wait for them to bring the bill after asking if we wanted any coffees or desserts. All in all it was okay, but I don't think I'd be in a rush to return unless I was up Hindley way.

Fantastic place!! We go at least once a month. The staff are so welcoming, the place is spotless and the food is amazing. I recommend the sharing platter for starters, and my choice of curry is the garlic chilli👌🏼 For a couple - having the sharing platter to start, a curry each, rice each and a bread to share is about £70 (inc 2 drinks each) which is reasonable.

Las mejores samosas vegetales que he probado, cocinadas a la perfección. El resto de la comida fue excelente como siempre, el personal muy acogedor sin duda recomendaría.

Situated in a converted chaple. Difficult to find Indian Cuisine of higher quality anywhere.

Love my visits to this fantastic restaurant. Does not matter if eating in or getting a take out the food is cracking. Staff are attentive and extremely polite.

The quality of the food was exceptional. The level of service was poor. We booked for our son's 25th birthday and from the get go it was rushed and pushy bordering on rude to clear our table for another sitting. Would we go back no. Plus the children running around after the staff did not make for a relaxing atmosphere.

Best Indian food we've had for along time...

Lovely meal, first time eating seated at the restaurant. The food and quality of meat was excellent. The shared starter and the main course was lovely. We will be returning again.

Food was absolutely delicious and served piping hot and plenty Can't fault the service and quality Just turned up without a booking and got a table without having to wait just brilliant

Had a lovely meal here for 19 people great service and food

Came on the spare of moment and the staff were very friendly and welcoming and professional. The food was absolutely beautiful and we will definitely be going again. Keep up the good work

Just called in and was quite rudely spoken to. Not what I expected from being a long patron. George I expect better from your staff. Mark

Out with friends had amazing food sorry didn’t take photos. Staff attentive and very friendly great food experience. We travelled from Manchester and it was well worth it. Will definitely return

Always a pleasent experience when I come here and tonight is no exception.

Ordered a chicken Jalfrazy with basmati rice, the chicken was pressed chicken that was tandoori chicken instead of fresh chicken to try and hide the quality of the chicken, it was not a enjoyable meal, even came with the wrong rice, Poor quality food for the price we paid

The Mahabarat was a restaurant we were regulars at until we emmigrated to Canada in 2005 . Weve been back several times over the years and we returned again this evening for Dinner , The High quality of Sevice and the Food has never changed in over 20 years , 5 Stars is simply not enough , George welcomed us on arrival , the decor is modern and stylish , an extensive menu to suit all palets , great choice in drinks and super friendly staff , what more could you ask for , until next time my friend

Went to Mahabharat Saturday after a few beers around Hindley. Not been for years thought we would give it a try. Food was fantastic, service was great, and George the owner remembered us got to be 15 years since we last went. Definitely be going again. Top food lovely place top service.

We visited last Sunday as a large family gathering spanning 4 generations. We were quickly seated and drinks order taken. The food and service was great and excellent value. Everyone commented that they had a great meal and experience.

Best Indian food I have had in many many years, possibly even ever....can't think of a better one anyway. And, to top it all, the staff, though still professional, are also so very friendly!! Highly recommend...but book in advance, as its so nice it gets very busy at peak times.

Had visitors from down south and brought them to mahabharat knowing they wouldn't let us down. Was proclaimed as the best curry they'd ever had.

Came here for the first time since being 13 lol I use to go alot as a kid with my parents and always remembered it being really good, now 29 I went with my missus last week the food was delicious I had a chicken tikka jalfrezi, my missus had masala and she said it was probably the nicest she's had. Would highly recommend il certainly be going back I thought it was reasonably cheap we had poppadoms with a tray of dips, 2 pints of coke only came to 40 quid which I thought was good and it was well worth it

Awful.. The drinks order was wrong the starter order was wrong I asked for a particular curry and they ignored my request and brought what they wanted. They did replace eventually I would never go back to this so called restaurant. The waitress was in the toilet and left without washing her hands.. disgusting

Awful.. The drinks order was wrong the starter order was wrong I asked for a particular curry and they ignored my request and brought what they wanted. They did replace eventually I would never go back to this so called restaurant. The waitress was in the toilet and left without washing her hands.. disgusting

Disgusting 2hrs late.the food been sat there for 2hrs because the delivery driver could not got hold off bloody FREEZING

Second visit and the experience was just as good. Staff friendly, professional and chatty. Happy to off advice and very quick with service.

Lovely place staff brilliant food amazing..

Not been here for years. Had a few bad meals.

Had takeaway, this time but use it regular. The food is very good and the staff are excellent very attentive friendly.

A festival on the taste-buds. Very generous helpings of the vary best.

Went tonight with friends lovely food , lovely staff. Had a very enjoyable night again

The restaurant feels very welcoming and vibrant. The manager and staff were more than welcoming and brought positive vibes , very chatty and attentive. The food was phenomenal. Very pleased

Excellent meal last night. Chicken Balti was tasty and succulent. Saag Aloo full of flavour. Top marks to the staff. We were in a bit of a rush as we had concert tickets. They sorted us out very quickly despite the restaurant being very busy.

Good quality food Spacey inside good service all round

Had our first takeaway from Mahabharat yesterday. Ordered 2 Paneer dishes, rice, naan and chips. Really enjoyed it. Will be returning

Absolutely an excellent meal and evening

Ordered online for a takeaway treat for my newly 10 year old daughter to share with my parents. We were promptly seen in the restaurant and offered a seat to wait for our collection. A really lovely staff member chatted to us throughout, was super friendly and we were chatting about our families birthdays. He brought out a sweet jar and insisted my daughter take a handful, then I’m leaving with our delicious bounty of food, brought out the most amazing ice cream sundae for my daughter to take home. Both savoury and sweet food was delicious, and customer care spot on. Thankyou, I’ve promised my daughter we’ll come and eat in soon A+++

It’s an incredibly friendly place to get a great meal.

Ordered a takeaway last night. First thoughts was a little on the expensive side. However, when food arrived, it was outstanding. Large portions and meat was very fresh and succulent. 10/10 from us won’t be ordering from anywhere else.

Came with friends, really njoyed a meal with a glass of wine, lovely ambiance will return

The food is always top notch. The pancake curry is my favourite curry in the world (as a vegetarian) It's normally a case of me just having mixed vegetable Currys but the pancake one done here is so good

Best Indian in Wigan. Always welcomed with a smile. Food can't be beaten! We've moved out of the area but travel back regularly to eat here.

Helpful staff, good food, nice atmosphere. As a vegetarian, I'm usually underwhelmed by restaurant vegetable currys, in that the veg is often overcooked, unimaginative, and undistinguishable. This was better than most but a better selection (always cauliflower in a curry, please!), would have got them the 5th star.

The meal I had was not what I expected. Rather than the rich, thick & creamy, substantial sauce I had hoped for, it was a little more like soup, which was disappointing. The overall taste was a little bland. The meat was alright, but very little of it. The reason why I am giving this score is mainly down to the lack of communication and coordination between the waiters and management. I was initially asked by a pleasant female waitress who came to see if I was happy with my meal after the first 5 minutes. Then, 5 minutes later, the senior waiter asked me the same question. Then, I was asked the same question by 3 more people who appeared to be in a managerial position. A total of 5 times I was checked on throughout the meal. I was not really enjoying the meal, but I felt as if the importance of obtaining a positive response was more important than letting me eat my food in peace. When the bill arrived, I felt it was expensive for what I'd had, but the main point that ruined the whole experience for me was the constant reassurance that they seemed to crave about how satisfied I was. Asking once should've been enough, and communication and observation should've been employed by the staff to ensure that they didn't come across as unprofessional. Taking into consideration the lacklustre food and the overwhelming amount of times I spent answering the same question, with a mouthful of food, I think the likelihood of a return visit is not on the cards I'm sorry to say.

If you fancy being well looked after in the traditional Indian fashion? Go somewhere else 10 xtra letas 2 finish this

Authentic, well cooked food. Many people recommended and the restaurant didn't disapoint. Will return

Chutney was off!! Meat was really dry. Nan bread was dry and tasteless! I will not be eating from there again.

Updating my old review. Been coming Mahabharat for YEARS. I moved out of the UK about 5 years ago but back visiting friends and family and I've had a take out and been to the restaurant just this 1 week. It's good to be back in Wigan and get a great quality curry. Venue here is awesome, food has been consistently great for years and the guys running it give great service. Free parking around the back too. 100% recommend.

First visit but wouldn't return. The building is nice, the waiter was very professional but it lacked warmth and atmosphere. The mixed starter was very small although tasty and the main (chicken Shaslik ) was tough and dry, I thought it was quite pricy for what you got, I have had much better. Not much more to say really, underwhelmed!

Fabulous food and service staff are very helpful and friendly very clean restaurant caters for all family members children included nothing to much trouble for the staff

I WENT here with my partner and son yesterday evening and the bill came to £66.40on close inspection it wasn't our bill, there was nobody else in the restaurant I believe this was a scam as the bill came to £46. We asked for a refund but still not received it, I think that its done often as people don't question their bills and they didn't offer an apology, not very happy I think I should get some compensation

Arrived for a birthday treat from my daughter went in to restaurant got met by a lovely member of Staff young lady very chatty and friendly got seated quickly,then we got seen to straight away it was early so one of the first in there ordered our food again very friendly staff took care of us food arrived very quickly and freshly made hot straight from kitchen the Manager or owner came over to see if everything was ok could not fault anything about the place will definitely return came up from Liverpool to my daughters who lives in Wigan thank you for a nice day

Had a lovely meal with family, service great, didn't receive change after paying bill, waiter didn't come back, so be careful

Love the food here and always a lovely welcome.

Love this place, it isn't the cheapest for takeaway but by far the nicest in Hindley. The mixed starter is a must an excellent selection of tasty eats with side salad and mint sauce. (I have been known to have 2 instead of a main meal). The curries we had were as described and there was more than plenty. Rice and accompanyments were also very tasty! My only comment would be could they possibly look at a reusable alternative to the foil containers that have to be thrown away. (Love the reusable dip tubs)

First time ordering from here by fare the best curry I've had in a long time would definitely recommend top quality food all fresh and delivered hot 👌

What an experience, great food and brilliant service. I met up 3 of my family members there on an impromptu meal half and hour before mahabarat's closing time. I was slightly late and they were closing their doors at 10. The staff had no issue with me being late and didn't rush us whatsoever. Extremely friendly and polite service and the food was excellent. Very tasty, and the little bit we had left over they packed up into takeaway boxes for us to have the day later. There is a couple of small car parks nearby that are free so when you are full you don't have a huge walk back to the car or even have to worry about having the right change. I've had takeaway from Mahabarat before but I haven't sat inside for a while and Will definitely be going in again hopefully soon.

Still one of the best Indian restaurants in Wigan.

Overpriced, not allergy friendly. We have curry often (probably every week or so) and at other places it hasn’t ever been difficult to sort something without nuts or soya, however at the Mahabharat it couldn’t be sorted. At first I was told I could have anything I wanted, but I refused, as I would have got very sick. My friends paid 30 quid each for rather small portions. One pint of water was 5.45. We won’t return :)

Good is absolutely incredible. Such good quality and fresh produce. Easy to get to with a s all car park over the road. Busy at peak times.

Been coming here for many many years. Most recently for my nans wake. They sure know how to accommodate and go the extra mile. Beautiful service, beautiful family and of course amazing food !

Excellent food great service and good prices. I'd recommend looking at the speciality part of the menu, more expensive however a very good selection of flavours and styles. They serve both kingfisher (bottled) and draft cobra, definitely reccomend trying the kingfisher if you don't know it. Good selection of sweets too.

The first time I ever dined here I was gobsmacked by the fresh modern plating, refined presentation and a fusion I hadn’t tried before. It was fantastic, delicious & a nice clean vibe about the place. I treated the place as a special occasional treat and always loved it, then over time something changed, the presentation became like the drab plating we all see everywhere, gone was the fusion of tasty food & modern cuisine. It’s just not there anymore. I’d love to try it again but the last time really truly felt like the last time for me.

Fabulous meal as always and great service which is to be expected here. I have been eating in this establishment for over 30 years and always brillient thank you all 🥰🥂🍾🍺😘

OK. Had Korma.. tasteless. Other family members had food they liked.

We came here last week for the first time. We had booked a table. When we arrived we were told gruffly to wait. When our table was ready we wrte just handed the menus. There was no friendliness or niceness at all. We ordered drinks, the only wine they have by the glass is on tap. I ordered a mojito, only for it to arrive with no mint and to taste like rum and lemonade. Starters were ok. My lamb main dish was tasty but my husband's chicken was not great. When collecting our plates or taking our orders the staff barely said a word but were laughing and talking to each other near the bar. There was no atmosphere or music at all, there were a few people watching football or videos on their phones which was the only noise. Really disappointed as the reviews were so good.

The service was not great, i didn't like the way i was asked to follow someone to the table, we got the drinks pretty quick, then where left why several other diners had orders placed before us prompting us to ask someone to take the order. The food was bland, and the waiter rude. We then asked for the bill, and they never came to collect it,so i had to take to the bar myself. Overall, I've been to several other places a lot nicer than here and wouldn't go again.

Never had a bad meal yet takeaway or eating in. Staff are lovely and reasonable priced on both options to dine in or takeaway. Diet requirements clearly marked and labelled and a high food hygiene rating.

Worse curry I have ever had. Very bland food. Was made to feel it was my fault I didn’t like it and was asked if I eat curry often ( I’m a curry lover)

I have eaten at this establishment on many occasions and have always enjoyed it. The food is delicious and the service is always very good and friendly. Very highly recommended in book.

Excellent. Fab food, fab service, friendly staff. Thank you George and staff for a lovely Christmas Dinner. All the best to you all xx

Prices seem to have shot up since our last visit

Went for a friend's birthday can honestly say best indian I have had for a long time nice and clean in side staff are smartly dressed and polite food was amazing would recommend to anyone

What a fabulous place! The welcome was very warm, the owner did everything to make us feel welcome and really wanted us to enjoy our food. The decor is stunning and the food is absolutely delicious. Well recommend!!

Top class restaurant, consistent high quality food with good service. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend

Wonderful food. The staff are really polite. Defo recommend this restaurant