Manzil Restaurant in Bradford

Excellent in every way! We held an initial Brontë Birthplace event at Manzils last Saturday. The food, service and atmosphere in the restaurant was excellent. Hansar and the team on the night did a great job looking after us. I have spoken to Moklis, the owner about how great it is to see restaurant embracing being in the home of the Brontës. We look forward to a long lasting and close relationship between The Brontë Birthplace and Manzils. Nigel West Brontë Birthplace Committee

it took 2 hours for the food to arrive. Garlic Nan had never seen garlic in its life. Waiter didn't know what he was doing. Food arrived in dribs and drabs. Will not return.

Superb restaurant set in the little Bronte village of Thornton on Market Street. Greeted with a warm welcome from all the staff. The early bird is fabulous. Service and food immaculate. BYO booze restaurant makes this an affordable outing. A particular mention to Balley, Hamza, Daniel and Ismail who were very attentive and very professional in their appearance. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a good curry house at a good price with an excellent service!

Friends who live in nearby Clayton took my wife and me to the New Manzil Restaurant in Thornton. We were visiting from the US and they were treating us to dinner at this Indian restaurant. They ordered for us and we were very pleased. I would love to return and learn more about the different entrees. The fellow waiting on us was very professional and tolerant of all of our questions. I would not hesitate to return.

I really enjoyed my trip to Manzil last weekend, the service was excellent and the food was great. The restaurant is quite small so it's more suited for small groups. There were 8 of us and at times it was a bit awkward getting the food on the table and getting past each other, etc. I'd say it's ideal for couples or small families. One of the dips that came with the poppadoms had what I think was a bone inside, it was the spicy paste type dip that came in the middle of the tray. Whatever it was, it was hard and inedible but the dip was tasty other than that. The mixed starter was really tasty, the seekh kebabs were spicy although they tasted a little watery on the inside (almost as if they had been frozen), other than that everything else was delicious. The onion bhajis were to die for. I had the chilli chicken masala which was stated as being hot but it was more like a medium to me, at least I'll know for next time, hopefully I'll be able to ask for it a bit spicier on my next visit. A nice touch is that since Manzil has had a takeover, it's now a bring your own beer restaurant, which is much better than paying £6+ for a pint! I just brought some bottles of Cobra with me. If you ask nicely they will even provide you with an ice bucket to store one of your drinks in. Overall it was an enjoyable meal and one of the better curry houses I've been to in recent years.

First time going since there are new owners and me and my boyfriend genuinely couldn’t have had a better experience! The staff were lovely and gave fantastic service and the food was absolutely beautiful! Thoroughly enjoyed and will be going again🥰

Food was beautiful, decent portions. Stayed a few hours just talking and was never once rushed, staff were polite. 100% will be back

We had a very good meal and a fabulous time at the New Manzil Restaurant. Highly recommended.

Very calm atmosphere, staff were really friendly and chatty, the food was delicious and the kids even got a full pack of pens and a colouring book to take home. Thank you very much :)

Despite not reserving a table on a Friday night, the manager squeezed us in and boy am I glad he did. Not only were all of the staff polite and friendly, the food was exceptional and extremely good value with the early bird 3 course menu costing £14.95. We thought portions might be smaller than the main menu but we were wrong. We received full size portions and everything was delicious. We had samosas, onion bhaji, lamb dansak and a rogan josh accompanied by rice and 2 chapatis. Ice cream finished it off nicely. We bought mango lassi alongside the food and it was the perfect accompaniment.

Honestly since the new orders took over the food service and atmosphere is always top notch. The takeaway food is just as tasty as sitting in.

Excellent curries and service. The new management has made a real difference , 3rd time we've been since they took over. And you can bring your own beer!

Enjoyed our visit tonight. Excellent food, service and atmosphere. It was nice and busy and had a good vibe. The staff work hard to make you feel welcome and relaxed. Early bird is good value and it is brilliant that you can take your own alcohol! Cash is preferred for early bird so don't forget to call at the cash machine!

Excellent curry and quality ingredients that tasted fresh. Chapattis just right. Friendly set of lads serving. Will be back for more

Enjoyed a lovely meal with friends for our anniversary. Great service, atmosphere and the food was top notch. Thank you

NEW REVIEW FOR NEW MANZIL Really enjoyed it. Great food, great service. Everything was spot on. Huge improvement on the old one

First time we have used this place One complaint why didn't we use you before Food fantastic portion also flavor Fast delivery so food was still hot We would highly recommend this place The gentleman answered the phone was very polite 10 out of 10

Excellent food and service. Staff very friendly. Go and visit, its certainly worth it.

Excellent food, some of the best food we have had in recent years. Staff are exceptionally friendly and can't do enough for you. You need to pay them a visit! We will definitely be back.

Delicious food and great service every time.

Just been for a earlybird menu absolutely fantastic value very tasty food and all the staff were very friendly and polite .would recommend to everyone to go and enjoy the food here.

Gorgeous meal at Manzils tonight, Duck tikka starter, lamb chilli and Garlic balti, and chicken shashlik yum yum yum! The lemon rice absolute chefs kiss.

This was our fifth visit to the new manzils, been with larger parties previously for birthdays etc. but first time as a couple this evening. Have been very impressed on each visit, food always been excellent and fantastic value and service always very friendly. Bring your own booze (we take a cool bag with ice packs and a few cans in) helps makes it much better value than most meals out.

Great food and wonderful service as always, we’ll be back very soon!

Came here for our evening meal on a trip to Bronte country, and couldn't have picked anywhere better! Food was excellent, service attentive and impeccable without being in your face, atmosphere really good. Highly recommend New Manzil!

Best curry I have had in many years. Easy to order on their website, food was hot and on time. Can’t find Pathia curries to that standard in many places. Really enjoyed it - will definitely order again.

Great curry house. Polite staff, great food. Been a few times since becoming new manzils and happy to have such a good restaurant a couple of streets from our home

If you're in the mood for a flavorful and satisfying Indian meal, look no further than New Manzil. I recently had the pleasure of trying their butter chicken and naan, and I can confidently say that it's a culinary experience worth repeating. The butter chicken was exceptional—rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor. The sauce was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of tomato and cream. The chicken was tender and cooked to perfection, absorbing the spices and providing a wonderful mouthfeel. Each bite was a harmonious blend of warmth and spice that left me craving more. The naan was equally impressive. It was soft, fluffy, and had that delightful slight char on the edges that gives it a smoky touch. When paired with the butter chicken, it was a match made in heaven. I found myself using the naan to soak up every last drop of that delicious sauce. The service at New Manzil was friendly and efficient. The staff made sure I had everything I needed, and the food arrived promptly. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming, making it a great spot for a casual dinner or a quick takeaway meal. Overall, New Manzil exceeded my expectations. If you're a fan of Indian cuisine or just looking for a satisfying meal, I highly recommend trying their butter chicken and naan. It's a delightful combination that's sure to leave you feeling happy and satisfied.

Love this Indian Restaurant been a few times with family and friends and always great. Food is lovely, service excellent and price amazing. We will definitely keep coming back.

Lovely food and service, very reasonably priced & good portion size - would recommend

Very lovely evening. Beautiful food, very friendly and attentive staff.

New owners since December 2023 using old reviews. Tried for the first time recently, ordered a lamb dish that was as tough as old boots and inedible. Mentioned to the owner who told us loads of people say that, apparently we should have ordered the other lamb dish that's cooked for longer. What the hell? No offer of a refund or discount on that dish. Not impressed, won't be back and sticking to Masala Express, infinitely better and similar prices.

The new look has definitely changed the appearance for the better, with a more friendly appeal. The food served was flavoursome and very tasty, a great experience. This will definitely be our go to place.

Fantastic service again for a party of 10 especially sirazul special service food was amazing was a great time always is

Back on our list, a group of us ate there yesterday. Superb food & superb quick service.

We had the 3 course meal from the early bird menu…the food and the staff were amazing…highly recommend this restaurant…we’ll definitely be going back.

Food fabulous...staff so so friendly ..service excellent ..we have ordered from early bird and main menu both of excellent quality..early bird 3 courses for 14 pounds wow

Our first visit last evening - and certainly won't be the last - thanks to Moklis and the team! We've been trying to plan a visit for a while as Moklis did such an amazing job at Amontola Fusion in Cross Roads so a last-minute booking that didn't disappoint! From the warm welcome on a wet and windy evening right through to the thoughtful treat at the end. The food was piping hot and delicious, the service was professional but personal, and Moklis - as always - was the perfect host. I'd recommend booking in advance as this place is really popular but that never takes away the great atmosphere. 6 stars if that was possible!!

Brilliant service and delicious food!!! Our favourite indian resteraunt!

Ordered take out for the first time. Really fresh and super tasty. Good quality food and great value for money. The pickle tray was fab too! We will definitely be ordering again.

Waited an hour for the forgotten food which by then the rest of the food was cold. Rang 3 times to find out where our food was. Staff was rude. Didnt get an apology untill we complained.

Relax atmosphere and fantastic attention to customers, we had poppadoms, pickle tray, mains, giant nans, rice and coffee..... after spending the day really busy moving a friend we were treated to a well earned dinner, honestly I couldn't fault the food or service.... recommended

Left a bit of a negative review on just eat and unfortunately can't write another to update it but would like to say thank you to the resturaunt. We ordered some curries and one did not taste right, we took it back to the resturant and they sorted it right away for us apologised and replaced it with a fresh one which tasted absolutely delicious and they even threw in a free drink, chapatis and sauce. So thank you very much and the new curry was very much enjoyed 😊

Good food, good service, all at a reasonable price. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone. I will definitely go back.

Amazing service, such attentive staff! Would really recommend the early bird deal - very tasty and great value for money.

I would highly recommend this restaurant. The staff were really attentive, lovely atmosphere and lovely meal. Really enjoyed my evening. Thank you ☺️

Just been for valantines day Food loverly staff carnt do enough nice atmosphere Not been for awhile but thought we would go xmas day as only the two of us throughly enjoyed it so thought we would go again glad we did

Excellent first evening meal. Parking is very very limited, so plan your visit on this one way street. Food was served hot and was very tasty. You can find the main menu on their website. I have attached the sweet menu and some pictures of our food. Is is not one of the cheapest.. the service was excellent and welcoming. We had for a couple 2 starters 2 main courses 2 deserts 1 soft drink That came to just under £40. Do check if they accept payment by card, I took cash just in case. Edited 13 February 2024 New Manzil now offer an.excelle t deliver service and ordering directly on the website. Received our first delivery at the weekend and it was just like as it is in the restaurant, tasty, hot and just the perfect bradford curry.

Fantastic, this place is a must. Quality food and quality service.. I don't know how they do it for the money. We will defiantly be back

2nd time in a week that we have eaten here , both with different friends . They all absolutely loved the food , great portions, lovely staff ! You can bring your own alcohol so does bring the price down . But still very reasonably priced . A couple of pubs near by so makes a great place to go for an evening out

Just had a meal here the food was lovely,the staff were lovely, definitely will be going there again

Just been for a family meal, when you thought the Manzil couldnt get any better, Moklis and his team have raised the bar, the service was really good and nothing was too much trouble , the early bird at £13.95 for 3 Course is a bargain, and it's not licensed anymore so you can take your own Alcohol . It certainly won't be the last time we go this year .

Have to say the food was lovely and the service fantastic, the staff couldn’t do enough for you… the early bird menu was fantastic value… would highly rec

So thought we would try this place out and got a curry and a starter. Was really looking forward to it. Well that was stupid took a hour to come even though it’s round the corner. Then when it did turn up he had obviously dropped the bag as there was curry sauce all over the bag. Then there was 3 peace’s of chicken in the curry. I ordered 3 chapatis and they didn’t come at all. The food was quite cold aswell. So I rang them to complain. The owner said he was too busy to speak on the phone and told the guy on the phone that next time we order we can have 10% off. Which is £2.30. About the same price as 3 chapatis. I’ll not be going back at all.

Our family of five visited the restaurant last night and we found the food to be excellent,(naans are delicious) the service really good, and the price very reasonable. The staff were friendly and welcoming..we will definitely be visiting again. Also, love that you can take your own drinks!

Brilliant food early delivery to Wilsden which we loved and polite delivery driver piping hot to the door clean fresh not oily in the slightest 100% getting another 4 Yr old and 7 year old shared a korma and rice eat every bit I'd recommend fish massala for a starter or onion bahjie if hungry as u get 3 big ones .

Excellent food and the service was fantastic, friendly and professional

We have been to the New Manzil this evening for New Years Day. The service was excellent and the food delicious 😋 There was a really nice atmosphere and it was very clean and a nice environment. We were so impressed and it is definitely worth a visit. We paid the bill (which was very reasonable) and we have booked again for Valentines day! Give it a try and support a local business. They deserve it!

Thought I'd give this a try Friday 29th. I went mid evening. It was dead, no one in. Ordered a Kashi Murgh Bhuna takeaway. The food came quicker than I expected. The food was a mish mash of meats, not well presented & really bland. I only managed to eat about a third before giving up. I didn't rate the old Manzil & this isn't any better in my opinion. Couldn't recommend & won't be going again.

The people who have taken over this restaurant are crooks. Both have been tax investigated and paid several fines for their previous establishment, one being pabna in pontefract- who is also very threatening. Be careful paying via cards etc . They also do over their own family members.

The person who has taken the restaurant over - Moklis is my brother. Owes me 9 years of rent. 4 joined properties in Bradford. Be careful has a reputation of taking care details and using on several sites

Been visiting Manzil frequently since 2011, the staff, service and food is second to none. Our Friday nights will not be the same without Sadique and family, we thank them for their hospitality over the years.

Always nice staff, good value food and service. Good for take away or eat in.

Really lucky to have the manzil in the village

Excellent food served from an extensive menu. Waiters helpful and efficient. Very good value. What a shame the place was almost empty, which made it somewhat cheerless (though the restaurant also served takeaways)

Nice food, friendly staff. Been a few times and never had any complaints. Will hopefully go again soon.

Me and the family and friends come here all the time to catch up and have a wonderful dinner. The food and service is absolutely amazing. Highly recommend

Lovely food and friendly staff. Nothing is too much trouble

Been twice recently (2nd time I had no choice) & both times I wasn't impressed. Bland food that was served warm - avoid!!!

Lovely cosy family run Indian restaurant. Food is fresh and tasty and so delicious. Each dish made perfect. Everyone eating in seems friendly and really enjoying the meal and evening out. Great prices and promotions too in the restaurant so a budget to suit every pocket. Come eat and find out yourself.

We were recommended by a friend, service is good. the chicken in one of our meals was very rubbery (overcooked) I’m hoping this is a one off and will give them another try

Delicious food and great atmosphere

First visit and we will return.

Without a shadow of doubt the finest curry house in Thornton, its not up against much competition but the food is brilliant, the staff are 10 miles beyond helpful and restaurants always spotless. Brilliant would recommend especially if you want to eat out.

Found this restaurant on Google and decided to try it as the reviews were good. It didn't disappoint! We ordered a take away, the staff were great, very courteous and helpful. The food we got was excellent, very tasty and cleanly cooked from fresh and good value. Will definitely be having another, next time we're over this way and would highly recommend. I wouldn't mind dining in the restaurant next time, thank you guys, definitely 10/10.

Very clean throughout, Lovley food faultless service.

The food is always very good. The guys in there serving are very smartly dressed and really make an effort. I would highly recommend coming here.

Not been for while & sat in, staff are always lovely & even though we were late they still accommodated us. Food delish as always

Brilliant food and staff love this place

Took my family out this evening myself my wife Tracy and son Grant plus my grandson Rory instead of cooking tea, and as always Manzils owner welcomed us and always makes you all feel very special customers, the food was sublime as always, we would always recommend this restaurant.

Ordered 3 different curries all tasted and looked the same. Chicken was tough. Naans are tiny Will not go again

Got chicken pakora £4.50. only got 5 prices, good quality, but misery portion for the money. Also got meat bhoona. Decent quality, but l have had better in my home town of Glasgow.

We ordered some food to collect, as they don't deliver and it was the best Indian food I've had in a long time! Takeaways are very hit and miss these days, so I think it's always best to get take out from a restaurant. It might be a little more expensive but it's worth it!

I live just over the road from Manzils and tonight my partner and I were really tired and decided to have a take away. It was such a lovely surprise to have a free couple of onion Bhaji's and dip plus with our curry. They even delivered it. We wouldn't choose anywhere else, such lovely customer service and fantastic food. Proud to call you our local!!

Twice I've been here. Both times have been awful. Worst curry I've ever had. Rather have a curry ready meal from tesco. Wouldn't serve it to my dog

Always busy and curry's, made to your taste. Sizzling starter for two is the best. Great service

Food was very good. But couldn't have the Wednesday deal because I was paying by card.

Excellent food and service and they were not fazed by special requests

Been going here for over 10 years. Food has always been good but the service has fallen through the floor in our last three visits. Wont be going back for a while. This weekend was terrible. 1/2 full restaurant. 2 waiters and over 2 hours to get served. We had to ask to order drinks after 15 mins. Then again and again. Waiters seemed like they wanted to be anywhere else in the world apart from there. One lad was nice but obviously not a happy bunny, the other away with the faries. We would have ordered more drinks and thus more money for the restaurant if we had the chance but had to chase them to get anything. Needs better waiting staff or a manager on the desk. Hope they can turn it around.

I'm afraid its gone a bit downhill this place. Went last we and it was empty and can see why. Got sheikh kebabs to start and they weren't cooked. Was not charged. Curry was bland. Disappointed. Used to be mint this place. They maybe had an off night.

Good food and very attentive staff made for a good evening at short notice

This is a fantastic clean restaurant, that serves great quality food, you just can't resist at very affordable prices. Don't take my word for it go and try it.

Great food, great service. Staff very acomadating

Lovely family run restaurant with a great menu. Only downside was the service was very slow this time despite it being quite quiet. There was a lot of takeaways and clearly these were being prioritised over people dining in. Food was great though, so if it was just adults dining it is worth the wait; a bit more difficult when you have hungry children with you!

Family meal. Meals were excellent, very good service as usual. Lovely restaurant and friendly staff.

Excellent Service A great variety of Indian dishes to suit all tastes English or Desi styles Clean establishment A good bar serving up both spirits and beer Including Indian beers Most main dishes are served with 1 naan or 3 chapaties or rice Treat yourself guys well worth visiting Excellent value for money although starters slightly expensive

This is restaurant isnt halal but they advertise as fully halal, AVOID. The waiters were arrogant, will not visit and try else where if your hungry.

Really enjoyed our meal friendly service as usual,thank you Manzils staff,food delicious 😋

Gone down hill rapidly not sure why but soooo slow and not due to being full curries generic what ever you order

Forty mile round trip, says on Google that it is open (weds 3pm) it is shut.