Maray - Manchester in Manchester

Visited Maray again last night and was once more blown away by the delicious food and exceptional service. I introduced another friend to the restaurant and they were buzzing too! The vegan and gf options are plentiful which is always appreciated as a lot of restaurants can't seem to make delicious food that combines the two. The fact that it caters to so many pallets makes it a must when out with friends as there's something tasty for everyone. I can't stop recommending the place.

We have been to Maray twice now in the last couple of months and I can't recommend it enough. We will go again without a doubt. The atmosphere is great and the food is absolutely sensational. Need to give a massive shout out to our server Tina, we have been lucky enough that she has looked after us on both our visits. She is easily one of the best servers we've ever come across, and we eat out a lot. She is so bubbly and positive. Her knowledge of the menu is fantastic, she is an absolute asset to the business. If you're on one of her tables you're very lucky, she's a 🌟

It's so nice to eat somewhere that has good options for someone who is both veggie and gluten-intolerant. Often, restaurants think you can be one or the other but Maray catered for us well. Very tasty dishes, nice atmosphere and the 2 wait staff we had were very friendly and helpful.

The food is sooo tasty, each dish has an amazing harmony of flavours and textures. The dishes are very colourful and interesting. It’s a great spot for vegetarians there are so many options (majority of the menu). Must try: disco cauliflower, za’alook

Went for dinner with my boyfriend and wow didn’t disappoint. Food was so good, atmosphere was chilled and service was lovely. Will definitely be back and recommend to others. Perfect for a date or friends and family. The disco cauliflower 10/10 recommend😍

All staff were very welcoming. The food was fascinating 👌

Very lovely restaurant! Good service and good vibes. The portions are great with lots of veggie and vegan options. I was very very hungry so got two of the plates and shared a vegan mezze with a friend! Despite my hunger, this was still a lot of food… Perhaps 3 between two is the way to go! The bread and butter pudding is to die for 😍 Will defo be back, seems a good spot for a nice casual dining experience.

Went for a birthday, beautiful service, amazing atmosphere. Ordered 6 dishes all but 1 was beautiful, the fried chicken was fatty in places but no complaints with all the others dishes Would definitely come again still🙏🏽

Amazing food and great staff. Slight issue with the bill but the staff were amazing and rectified with no trouble. Will definitely be back

The food was amazing , quantities were very generous for small sharing plates and the service was exceptional!

Amazing as always, great flavours and choice and ace specials. Friendly and good service and nice buzzy atmosphere. Highly recommend 👌

These guys know what they're doing. Good food at competitive pricing. The staff were friendly and competent.

Such a lovely evening, staff are so friendly and the food was delicious. I am celiac and most the menu is gluten free including the fried chicken! Will definitely be back

Lovely food and atmosphere, will definitely be back!

Friendly staff, wonderful service and tasty food! I ordered their disco cauliflower, hummus, goat cheese and pitta bread.

The service was top notch and the food was delicious. We both thoroughly enjoyed the food and overall experience. We had the roast dinner. The potatoes and beef were a particular highlight! We will definitely be back!

Maray is such a great spot in Manchester, the food is always delicious, and the interior is really nice. The staff are lovely too, which makes the whole experience even better. The menu is mostly vegetarian, but there are a few meat options as well. Honestly, even if you’re not veggie, you won’t miss the meat, the dishes are so well thought out. And I have to mention the Brussels sprouts… they’re incredible! Highly recommend for a chilled catch-up with friends or a relaxed meal out. Definitely one of my go-to spots!

As spring whispers, and the days of lent go by, I am reminded of a trip a friend and I made down to Maray. A beautiful haven whose menu is largely Middle Eastern and mediterranean inspired, we opted on this occasion to dine from the uniquely curated vegan menu available. "Perfect space to fall in love with authentic vegan meals" is the best way I can describe the small plates- dinning experience and would be my reply when asked. I have attached pictures of the meals and receipt(split between 2) below; Following the video, we had the; warm pittas- a portion each which were quite filling alongside the oyster mushroom shawarma, sweet potato.. Table favourites: the falafel and cauliflower Bhajis!! An absolute delight. For dessert we shared the salted chocolate ganache. For drinks, cherry coloured funk cocktail was a sweet delight- an excellent thanks to recommendation from Dean who was lovely throughout the night! Rounding up the night with a glass from the digestif menu- Amaro Montenegro was perfect! I love the fact that it is right next to St Mary’s- Manchester’s hidden gem; a beautiful Catholic Church- so another good reason to pop down especially during this Lenten season.

A perfect lunch spot. Food and service excellent, as ever!

Amazing food, great service, very friendly.

Amazing food, drinks and vibes. Special thanks to Megan and Tina, really made our night and were both very attentive and provided wonderful service. They gave fabulous recommendations if you’re unsure what to get and were super friendly! We would highly recommend the disco cauliflower and the bread and butter pudding. Thanks for making our evening amazing!

Impeccable restaurant! One of the tastiest meals I've ever tasted. The mix of all the flavors is simply inexplicable. Wonderful service and very pleasant space. Fair price! It's totally worth it!

Best Sunday roast I have had in town!

Had a wonderful Sunday roast - really delicious, lots of gravy and full tummy afterwards 👌

Love that the fact they have halal meat option , service is excellent

Went for my first wedding anniversary - was phenomenal! Staff were amazing, food was brilliant, entire experience was incredible 😍

We love Maray, think it's our third visit this year. The food is always brilliant, with friendly staff and a really warm welcome. Cannot fault it.

We went for a Friday evening dinner. The place is good, but I was put off by the service from the go. Somehow they just wanted us to rush through the whole thing. We ordered: Mezze sharer - amazing! Disco cauliflower- brilliant! Fattoush - meh Baklava cheesecake- amazing again. Drinks: Spelling bee - amazing Old fashioned- alright Fig negroni- alright Royale (something) - amazing! Service was soooo poor. Our host literally came to tell us that we only have 15 mins left and we need leave so that he can give the table to someone else. They constantly kept pushing us to order everything together. No space to pace ourselves and really relish a good dinner. The service really left a bitter aftertaste. But the food is bangin!

Amazing food and great service! I went here for my birthday dinner which I put in the booking notes, and the staff gave me a birthday card saying “Happy Bri-thday” (my name is Bri). Thought that little touch was very meaningful and shows how they care about their customers! Food was delicious, I would definitely recommend the disco cauliflower. Will be back again!

Friendly helpful service, delicious sharing plates.

Absolutely amazing restaurant. The food is so so fresh and everything is packed with flavour. We visited on an overnight stay and will 100% be back. The staff were so lovely and helpful!

Tasty food, good cocktails, reasonable wine list and (with the exception of one slightly unenthusiastic member of waiting staff) a very friendly and welcoming team. Recommended.

Love love love Maray, I have been a few times and they never disappoint! The staff are fabulous, the best customer service I have come across. The food is delicious especially the disco cauliflower and sea bass!!!!

Took my sister here for their January deal, and all the food was amazing. The staff were really nice and friendly, and helped us with what to order. It was a little loud for us but that's just us. Great vegan and vegetarian options if you can eat nuts

Overall, Maray appears to be a popular choice for those looking for a delicious and enjoyable dining experience in Manchester.

Dining at Maray has always been a lovely experience. If you love tapas style sharing and Middle Eastern inspired food then this is the place for you. Booking ahead is key as it's usually busy, even on a weekday. I've tried a mix of the veg, meat and fish dishes, as well as some of their appetisers. All have been delicious, but in particular the disco cauliflower, oyster mushroom shawarma, halloumi, and crispy sea bass. Packed full of flavour and different textures, each dish left me wanting more. The restaurant itself is cosy and has a nice atmosphere, although some 2 seater tables are bit close together so you can feel a little cramped when it's busy. Service is good and the staff are wonderful and friendly. The menu is a bit more on the expensive side, but overall worth it if you're looking for a meal that's close to fine dining but doesn't completely break the bank.

Loved this- ate all vegetarian food there, and it was great. Cocktails were nice too. Only constructive feedback would be that the dishes literally fly out of the kitchen, and would be nicer to pace them a little so we could enjoy more

One of the best meals I have had in Manchester, sharing plates of joyful food. We several dishes but there were some standouts including the disco cauliflower, whipped goats cheese, chickpea dopiaza, lamb arayes and falafel sharer. This was a wonderful meal out, deep slow cooked flavour bombs hitting left right and centre, I can't say just how good eating here was, I am salivating just thinking about it. The staff were competent and friendly and on hand for any questions, a joy to deal with. I would say good for any occasion, but why limit yourself? Come here and you will eat well and leave satisfied, you may need to roll home but who can complain when the food is this good.

The food, the service — it’s my favourite lunchtime meeting venue.

Everyone’s raves about the disco cauliflower (which was great) but the sweet potato is SLEPT ON!!! Best dish by miles!!! Hats off to the chefs. This place can do no wrong though, everything tasted amazing, the staff were great, the atmosphere was perfect, and the team were really careful with my allergies and they were able to adapt ALL dishes to fit my diet so I didn’t have to miss out! Really well priced and worth it on an average day, but I went during their January 40% off deal which was even better!

We had a booking for 4 people on a Tuesday night and it was already lively inside. The place was nicely decorated and had a positive atmosphere. I noticed there weren’t any tables near the bathroom which is great. All three of the servers we had were very pleasant and funny! The person who took our orders was willing to talk me through the different options in terms of how each dish was prepared as I wanted something lower in calories and there wasn’t a calorie menu available. Our food came out fairly swiftly and we were warned that they’ll come out at different times as common with mezze dining. The vegan options were just as tasty as the veggie and meat dishes. All came out presented beautifully and at good temperatures. There was no salt or pepper on the table but the food was seasoned well so no need for it personally. We were checked up on and offered more drinks. At the end, my friend wanted a to-go box and they had some. The dishes ranged from £6 to £15 ish and so we all paid around £30 including drinks and tips.

Amazing food, can't say much more other than you need to try it!

Have been to Maray a few times now and it never disappoints. Food is so tasty and the oyster mushroom shwarma and crispy sea bass are particularly good. Prices are reasonable too. All topped off with lovely, friendly service.

Always awesome at Maray. Friendly, helpful staff. Delicious food. Plenty of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Yum!

My favourite!! Honestly can go every week. I go for the disco cauliflower and the falafel sharer all the time never bored! Top 5 restaurants in Manchester ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

One of the best restaurants in Manchester at the moment, the dishes are unique and delicious! Would recommend the disco cauliflower, oyster mushroom shawarma, and boquerones, but you can't go wrong with any of the dishes at Maray. Service is always friendly and speedy. Lunch deal is great value too.

Always delicious food and friendly staff!

Small issue that led to our order being forgotten but they were open and honest about it and they made up for the fact. Our server Dean was great, kept us informed and we had a lovely meal. We'll be back

We had a great time at Maray! WE LOVE MORGAN ❤️ hope to be back soon!

This is some of the best food I've had in Manchester. Absolutely delicious and I'll definitely be going back. Reasonably priced too considering the location. Only thing that could be improved would be for the tables to be a bit wider to fit all the dishes and for more sound insulation on the ceiling as it's a bit too noisy.

Amazing food, amazing drinks, amazing service! Came during the January 50% off food deal and greedily ordered most of the vegan tapas available - all of which was gorgeous. The cauliflower, oyster mushrooms, and falafel were highlights - even tho I usually find falafel overdone. The fig negroni was lovely, and we had orange wine with our mains. We had the amaro digestif to finish, which was a lovely finish to an overindulgent, but budget friendly, evening.

Went with colleagues from London last night after booking a table via telephone. I did amend the amount of people via the WhatsApp service. Upon arrival the host was incredibly rude and stand offish and gave the group a dirty look. I explained that I had a booking and she asked to see a confirmation, showed her my phone and she rolled her eyes. We sat at the raised section and were told that we could have a table in 30 mins (despite me showing the phone with my booking information…)so we went to a bar next door and came back. Upon entry the second time, the staff were so lovely and welcoming! Our waiter was a delight and the food was phenomenal! We had a really great time just a shame that the initial welcome was somewhat lukewarm to say the least.

¡Súper según! Aproveché al máximo el 50% de descuento en platos vegetarianos y veganos para enero y toda la comida era genial. Todo salió súper rápido también. Dean, nuestro servidor era genial también! : )

Came for the first time and had a really lovely meal. Our server Dean was great! Food was fab. Our favourites were the oyster mushroom shawarma and falafel sharer.

We stayed at Manchester for the weekend and wanted somewhere new to try as we visited from South Wales, and we are so happy that we found Maray! Straight away we were made to feel welcome by incredibly friendly staff, who explained the menu to us and recommended how many dishes to eat etc. We ordered 8 dishes between us, and they were all super tasty and fresh!! They were all packed with so much flavour and were inventive dishes. Super pleased that we visited and would highly recommend to anyone visiting Manchester!

Been a couple of times recently to make the most of the 50% off vegan food during January. Food is brilliant, very fresh and very tasty. Served by the wonderful Jools both times too. He is one of the nicest people you can come across. Incredible at looking after you. He’s a credit to Maray and will go far :) big up Jools!

Overall a good experience. Really friendly greeting on arrival. Seated immediately and given water. The menu was fully explained. Service throughout was wonderful. The decor of the restaurant was nice and tables well spaced so you had a lot of room. The food was nice however there were a few dishes not to my taste. The chocolate ganache was not like any other I have tasted, more like a chocolate sauce that had been thickened with cornflour. The price point was reasonable. I wouldn’t rule out visiting again but might not be top of my list.

Tina was phenomenal!! So warm and gorgeous, food was UNREAL as well!

We visited Maray recently for my sisters birthday and it met every expectation, we had one gluten free diner and one vegan and they were catered too beautifully - my favourite was the mushroom shawarma and the braised carrot dish was a firm favourite, definitely definitely start with hummus and pitta! The star of the show had to be the person that served us, Tina was incredible, very attentive and made sure to reassure our gf diner when she was a little nervous - 10000/10 one of the best dining experiences I’ve had a while! Thank you Maray and thank you Tina ♥️

Can't recommend this place enough....fantastic food...great portions and SO tasty. AND... we had the loveliest server/waitress ever in Tina who was incredibly helpful, warm and professional. There really aren't enough superlatives for the whole experience. (And we are fairly discriminating restaurant goers!)

Food was great, lovely gaff & Tina ensured we had a lovely visit and gave us some great recommendations :)

Beautiful food, the falafel sharer and the cauliflower dish were incredible. Even better when there's a discount in January

Lots of choices for vegetarian food (as well as fish and meat) with excellent service

Came with friends for the 50% off veggie food and it was delicious. Thank you to Dean our server he was great :)

We really enjoyed our first visit to this amazing restaurant. I am vegan and gluten intolerant and the meal was delicious. Thanks xxxxxx

Visited as a duo on a Friday night. Delicious food, delivered as it was ready, perfect for sharing. I especially recommend the goats cheese, carrots, falafel and cod loin. Excellent service from Tina and other staff, we didn't feel rushed. Innovative payment system allows splitting the bill, equally or by which dishes you ordered (though we shared everything).

The food was phenomenal, the service was very friendly & attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at Maray thankyou so much!

Amazing food. Disco cauliflower was 10/10 as was the lamb. The sangria and spicy margarita were both amazing as well. Great service and atmosphere. We’ll be back!!

My visit to Maray was brilliant and I genuinely can’t fault anything. The food was some of the best flavour / texture combinations I’ve ever tasted. I’m obsessed with the hummus and the seabass dish. The pricing for the quality and portion size is brilliant - there’s so many restaurants where I’ve paid much more money for mediocre quality. I also love the vibe and decor of the restaurant. Our waitress was very accommodating, she gave us some great recommendations! And the guy on the door was also very lovely too! Overall I had an amazing experience 😊

Lovely food, amazing cocktails. Tina was a star and so attentive. Will be coming back!

Segunda visita y aunque no era tan bueno como la primera, todavía recomendaría y comer aquí de nuevo. Vinimos a comer y a comer... No fue tan bueno. Cuando se reserva pregunta si estás celebrando algo especial. Anoté un cumpleaños... Pero no hizo la diferencia, no estoy seguro de por qué preguntan.

Always amazing food and attentive staff, does have a bit of a warehouse vibe but would absolutely go again !

Visited with my sister for lunch yesterday. Such a lovely welcome from the staff who were all friendly , knowledgable and genuinely appear to love working at Maray. The food was amazing , every dish that came was as good as the last. Couldn’t fault anything about Maray. It’s rare that a restaurant gets everything right , in fact 3 days later we went back again……I want to try everything on the menu. Looking forward to coming back and wish we had a Maray in London.

Delicious vegetarian dishes and great ambience!

Excellent and wonderful cosy place, with great foods, wines and beers etc ...👍👍👌👌😋😋

Amazing experience at Maray. Food was delicious and our server Morgan was great!! Super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu.

Great food and lovely service for a works party of 27 people, so no easy feat. Would recommend and will definitely go back.

Amazing food, nice atmosphere and really friendly and attentive staff. The food was so tasty. Lots of really good veggie options as well as meat and fish.

There’s something a bit special about Maray. It’s not just on point - but ahead of the game - for the small, creative plates but packed with skilled flavours and cooking vibe. It manages fun, friendly and unhurried, timely service even for single diners amidst the Xmas group bookings frenzy. It’s welcoming at all times (well, both times I went inc during mid afternoon autumn quiet zone) and it stands up as a quality restaurant with strong wine and cocktail game as much as a warm and welcoming indie feel. Value is great. Servicenis terrific. Cooking is special. Smart, enticing, varied menu. One to return to, again and again.

Great small plates with a limited menu, everything is thought out and well presented. The cauliflower and mezze sharer (especially the goats cheese) are top tier Service is some of the best/friendliest I’ve experienced in Manchester.

Hands down my favourite restaurant in Manchester. Amazing food and service every single time

We went to eat there while visiting Manchester. It turned out to be a pleasant surprise. We tried the menu from which you can choose three courses for £19. We tried six different options, all of them very good. In addition, most of the dishes were gluten-free and those that were not were adapted to be suitable for celiacs. The staff was very very friendly, even recommending what to visit after the meal. If this restaurant were in my city, I would come frequently.

I recently visited for the first time, and was so blown away! The food was amazing, everything was so flavoursome, we got so many different dishes to try. The highlight was the date bread and butter pudding. It was soo good! Every interaction we had with the staff was so lovely. Particularly our waiter, a tall man with short brown hair, he was so attentive and so lovely! Everything about our evening was perfect, can’t recommend enough!

Went for Sunday lunch with one of my daughters and we really enjoyed. We shared the sirloin of beef cooked pink which was amazing and so tender and also saffron roasted chicken which was both moist and delicious. Served with four large tasty roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and a mixture of vegetables.The braised red cabbage was outstanding. For desert we had the cheesecake and a very rich chocolate Ganache with Biscoff crumbs and cherries. The food was outstanding and our waiter Dean was excellent. Well worth a second visit.

Loved everything about this place- great atmosphere, food, drinks and service. Already looking forward to coming back!

Big group of us went for a Christmas meal, the portions are generous, the food is delicious and the service was great, what more can you ask for

My new favourite restaurant in Manchester… as a lone diner, staff were amazing, food exceptional, and I recommend the fig negroni!

I was here as part of a large group and had the Christmas set menu, every item was fantastic , great flavours and beautifully presented. All staff were very cheerful and helpful. Highly recommended.

I've been twice and will definitely return. The service on the first occasion was better. I think as it was a Monday night for the second trip and we were in the quieter section of the restaurant it was very hard to attract attention to order more drinks etc (there's a partition along the bench seating) but when they did come to the table the staff were lovely. Definitely something Maray team should be aware of for weeknights but it wouldn't stop me returning. However, on both occasions the food was excellent. Mushrooms were a tad too oily but everything else was amazing. Best falafel of my life. Great for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. They also did an AMAZING alcohol free amaretto sour, I was driving but this was just as good as the real thing. Nice wine list too. I will 100% return and I often recommend to friends.

Excellent food (recommend the falafel and disco cauliflower) and even better service with the most kind, attentive and helpful servers. Wouldn’t hesitate to come again.

I highly recommend the Disco Cauliflower! The desserts are amazing too - delicious and very generous portion sizes.

Posing as a mediterranean cuisine place, lovely Mediterranean dishes but with only Sunday roast options on a Sunday. We came all the way outside the city on a rainy day to experience your modern improvisations on a cuisine with rich flavour and this was not possible. To finish on a high the waiter left us the machine to navigate through the app to make a payment. Review your communications and decision making when setting up the daily menu.

We had the roast dinner, chicken and beef. Both fantastic with great portions and a generous amount of gravy on the side. Mint sauce was tasty as well. Baklava cheesecake was delicious but I didn't care much for the ginger cake. Friendly staff and great environment. Definitely coming back to try the main menu.

It was our first time visiting Maray on Friday, it was such a lovely evening. The food was delicious, great service and our server explained the menu to us and was very helpful. Lots of great veggie options, would definitely go back!! 🥰

We had a wonderful experience for my partner's graduation! The service was excellent and the food was delicious with interesting concepts and flavours behind each dish. Really ambient, relaxing vibe inside with pretty artwork around the restaurant. Lots of food options for everyone including a full vegan menu. Thank you so much for making the occasion so special.

I visited Maray a few weeks ago and was not disappointed. The service was friendly and the food was really delicious!

Simplemente excepcional. Una comida de trabajo y mi colega sugirió Maray y fue mucho mejor de lo que hubiera anticipado. El personal de camareros era absolutamente fabuloso. Muy amable y agradable. Pedimos un montón de comida para compartir y todo fue increíble. Sin duda volvería y recomendaría a otros.

Amazing food - the vegan options are great. Lovely staff and atmosphere

I came here on Friday night and had the best dinner ! The service was incredible and food tasted amazing. Totally recommend to everyone!

Fui a almorzar el domingo, pensé que la comida era francesa pero es más de Oriente Medio - y el Medio. El toque eterno del domingo fue increíble. El asado de garbanzos estaba delicioso, servido con las patatas asadas al fenogreco más crujientes que he probado en un restaurante, deliciosa col roja estofada, zanahorias asadas, tershi de calabaza y un generoso pudín de Yorkshire, servido con un cubo de salsa. Los amigos tenían la carne de res que se veía increíble, teníamos el pudín de pan y mantequilla. Personal muy atento, gran ambiente muy recomendable.