Rajdoot Tandoori in Manchester - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Excellent curry house. Staff so attentive and nothing is too work for them. Been to many curry houses but this has to be one of the best !

I've eaten a lot of curries in my time, and this was up there in the top 10. Fantastic food, venue and friendly service. Will definitely return when back in Manchester.

Great atmosphere, superb service. Nothing was too much trouble. Excellent advice on our order and delicious food. Absolutely no complaints. We will be back. 100% recommend

At one of the most established restaurants we were treated to a feast of Indian cuisine. Friendly, excellent service with top class food.

I was a few times already in this restaurant, delicious food, incredible service, welcoming atmosphere. One of the best Indian restaurant in Manchester. My favour dishes are lamb chops and lamp with spinach, for all lambs fans for sure worth to try it ! I was there last Sunday and defenitly I will be back again!

I was a few times already in this restaurant, delicious food, incredible service, welcoming atmosphere. One of the best Indian restaurant in Manchester. My favour dishes are lamb chops and lamp with spinach, for all lambs fans for sure worth to try it ! I was there last Sunday and defenitly I will be back again!

This was the best lamb jalfrezi I’ve ever had! Overall the food was delicious and the service was impeccable. Highly recommend.

Food was absolutely amazing! Tasty cocktails!Loved the relaxing vibe of the restaurant. Staff were attentive, friendly and informative. Thank you, will definitely be returning!

Absolutely delicious food, cocktails were lovely too. Staff were friendly and attentive. Will be returning as soon as possible

Absolutely amazing Indian, so welcoming and authentic dining experience. Would highly recommend!

Best in Manchester by far. 11/10 every time.

Visited as party of 8 on a busy Saturday evening. Slight confusion with pre order ( probably my spreadsheet and not helped by one guest eating chicken and thinking it was cod!) Issue quickly resolved and enjoyed really good food. Lamb chops excellent. Chicken bhuna I asked for Madras but was still slightly mild for me but great flavours. Will be back! ( it’s not our first visit )

Love it, food was great, service was great, forget all the new swanky,so called trendy places,nice change to actually dine in an authentic Indian restaurant that feels like an Indian restaurant, definitely worth a look

Walked past this place a million times and can't believe I'd never been in before. Food & service was excellent and so reasonably priced. A hidden (in plain sight) gem.

We enjoyed a delicious meal at dinner time while our trip to Manchester . The food and service were excellent as always specially Prabhat was very attentive and friendly,He explained everything and made our dinner experience wonderful.Must visit with your friends and family.

Very delicious food served and good service provided by Sujata, I really had a good time in Rajdoot.

I go to a lot of restaurants and was expecting a bit of something special here related to prices and 10% charge that is added to bill no matter what. Decor is nice but some bits don't go. Staff are also nice. The starter was nice but rest was average. i was disappointed with the tea that was suppose to be masala chai ( tasted more of a flavoured tea bag ) Not what i was expecting from fine dinning.

I would give negative points to this place if I could. If you've had a positive experience here, count yourself very lucky. However, if you're seeking authentic Indian cuisine in Manchester, steer clear of this place, there are a lot of better options out there. The food was subpar, and when we expressed our dissatisfaction, the owner responded with arrogance, questioning why we even ate there. It's a disappointment for Indian cuisine and hospitality. They even failed to master the basic Dal Makhani. Moreover, they insist on taking orders before seating, and seem displeased if you order sparingly. Never been treated this way in any restaurant, they just ruined my evening. Save your money, time, mood and explore other eateries with more favorable reviews. Don't make the same mistake I did. You're welcome.

Best Indian in city centre . Faultless 🔥🔥🔥

Stunning food. A wonderful family run restaurant. The food is so fresh and tender, and the flavour is 100%. Anytime we get to Manchester, we have always gone here for dinner. Very reasonably priced for city centre. And you certainly don't leave hungry. Our daughter has ranked this her 2nd favourite Indian restaurant but 1st for the poppadoms, and she loves her grub!!

Absolutely great experience, definitely recommend to all.

The worst Indian I have been to by far!! Keema muttar was a joke!! Why is it saucy and tomato based - an insult! The platter was a waste of time, abysmal! Dry, overcooked just blah! Not worse the time of day!

We enjoyed a delicious meal at lunchtime today. The food and service were excellent as always. A real treat at any time of year but especially after lots of turkey and tinsel! The ambience and spice was very welcome! A special thanks to our friendly waiter from Chorlton! We'll definitely be back x

Had lovely meal great value for money in the centre of Town

Whenever craving for Indian food at Manchester can come here. Quite decent Indian food taste.

Amazing food great serving and loved the candle box to keep food warm.

Food not worth the money, korma is nothing like korma! Dosent taste like indian at all! Dont recommend. Saga loo was disgusting! Chicken was made grilled.

The best for authentic Indian Cuisine

I always make a point of coming here when I'm in Manchester - I live in Canada now and there is nowhere here that I have found that can match the old-school luxury feeling of rajdoot. The food is always excellent as well, but I can find good food in lots of places. However I can't find this blast from the past anywhere else - there is a reason it's been around for so long. Looking forward to my next visit the next time I'm across the pond.

Excellent service Excellent food.

Great food. Second visit and can't complain.

Food so bland I thought that my taste buds had been anaesthetised - not even basic onion and garlic had been added. My korma was cream mixed with turmeric. Chutneys poor too - onions tasted old and dry and mango was way too sweet. Expensive for what it is. Save your money and go to Rice and Three, Northern Quarter instead.

A lovely experience from start to finish. The decor is ambient, traditional and comfortable. It really gives you a feel that this restaurant is serious about the experience. Otherwise, it’s my kind of curry house. It’s nice sit down first in the soft area before going to your table and have a drink. The staff are very helpful, pleasant, and will go out of their way to make the experience better. The curry was great, full of flavour and the portion size was perfect. I’m a fan of the candle box warmer on the table that keeps the curry pots warm. Best wishes from Tom and Josh! 🎊

Great family run curry house. Lovely vibe inside, staff all very helpful and try to go that extra distance to help. Foods great too, definitely worth checking out.

I picked this restaurant after reading the reviews, goodness knows where they have come from. My dinner was burnt, my keema naan was given to me half way through my meal and it was caked in salt, the chicken was that tough it bent my fork. I certainly won’t be coming back here again.

Been coming to Rajdoot for years. One of the best chicken korahi dishes I've ever had. They don't use base gravy as in British Indian Restaurant (BIR), as they cook it traditional method, with pestle and mortar to grind the fresh spices. You can taste the delicious spices expertly mixed and blended, along with the fragrant coriander. The pilau rice is superb and comes with golden fried onions for extra flavour. The garlic naan has actual pieces of garlic inside the bread unlike most restaurants, that simply use a pastry brush to spread a paste after being grilled in the tandoor. A true legend of the Manchester authentic curry scene.

Really classy place and food of the highest calibre

the food was so bland. ordered Jalfrezi and it was so bland a match would have been hotter. food very tepid. was not impressed and will not go again

Accommodating of large group booking and the selection of the Set Menu A was superb way to taste our way through their wide range of food. The addition of the candlelit hot plates helped to keep all the individual bowls hot so we didn't have to rush eating - personal highlight was the flavoursome and crispy peshwari naans.

RAW CHICKEN!! I would not recommend going to this restaurant. I asked for a chicken korma. Firstly, it did not taste like a chicken korma and secondly the chicken was raw (see picture for reference).

Beautifully cooked food, very friendly staff. Would recommend and definitely return!

When we went we were 4 people and we ordered 3 starters and 1 mains but the waiter told us that we must order 4 mains as we are 4 people and that is the rule . We were shocked and disappointed by what waiter said . As we found it very illogical to order mains as many people we were . Would not recommend . Hospitality must be improved and should treat customers better

The draught beer was awful, tasted watered down or line cleaner. The poppadoms and plates were also awful. Had cod starter, palletable. Main was OK, didn't feel too heavy. Will not return!

Food really nice big enough potions but very expensive poppadoms and very small dips with them

The restaurant has a very comfortable feel with nice decor and comfy chairs. Drinks list has a decent choice with a few great wines, cocktail list is different with added spices to add different flavours there house special cocktail which I had was refreshing and rather tall with a nice flavour so was a nice drink to have on warm evening while while relaxing before going to the table. Great food delicious, koftas, Biryani and naans are my favourites. Popedom's are presented differently and come with tasty dips/chutneys. Food comes in reasonable time and is good sized portion with full flavour.

Food was very good, but its not cheap.

Great food & service, highly recommended!

The food taste amazing and the service is excellent. I had a non-veg thali for two. Worth very penny and the portion size is good for 2 person.

Very authentic Indian cuisine in a traditionally decorated restaurant. Food was absolutely delicious!

My wife and I went here for food last night and just had to leave a review, the decor was slightly dated but the service and the food far over turned that, from the duck tikka , chicken karahi, and rice to the garlic naan bread it was extremely tasty. Only draw back for me was the watery chutney tray with the popodoms at the start. But would highly recommend going to the rajdoot

Rajdoot Tandoori is an award-winning Indian restaurant in Manchester that has been serving authentic north Indian cuisine for nearly 50 years. The restaurant is known for its tandoori dishes, which are cooked in a traditional clay oven. Rajdoot Tandoori also has a wide variety of vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan options. The restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere, with comfortable seating and attentive service. The food is delicious and flavorful, and the portions are generous. Rajdoot Tandoori is a great place to enjoy a traditional Indian meal with friends or family. Serves various alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.

I can’t believe how different the food tastes to how the restaurant looks As you walk into the restaurant you’re blown away with how good it actually looks. 10/10 for the decor. On the other hand the food is one of the blandest from an indian restaurant I’ve dined in. My dining partner and I had 2 separate dishes and our immediate and lasting though was how bland it was At £36 ish for 2 mains. 1 starter, 1 rice and 2 rotis it’s priced at the mid price point … although dishes are small … and for the rate I certainly wouldn’t go back again

The ambience is really good but then this place has one of the worst Indian food I have ever had. Food tastes really poor and the presentation is even worst. Everytime I walk past this restaurant it reminds me of the pathetic food that they serve. Never going to this place ever.

I love Rajdoot. Excellent authentic food. Lovely decor and atmosphere.

Gorgeous food, great service and a lovely atmosphere. The food is very good quality and authentic. I really enjoy eating here. The staff are very welcoming and provide an excellent service. They also offer a great range of cocktails the peach cooler is AMAZING!! I am Looking forward to going back again. 😀

Wow, I could not believe how expensive it was here. Two currys, one rice, one Naan, one roti, one daal side, two beers = £75!!! Food was delicious and service was attentive, but was way more expensive than I was expecting.

The serving size is very very small. Not worth spending that much. It took too much time to serve. Feels like wasting money.

Absolutely delicious and delightful food!

pretty much perfect... food delicious( Nepalese based), service attentive rather than intrusive, and COLD Cobra that kept on refilling itself(😉)... Great work Rajdoot chums... long may your success continue

Great food, great service and very relaxed atmosphere.

Rajdoot Tandoori is rich is service , taste , ambience. Best experience when we ahd been there with our UK friends, even they found the food delicious. It is probably the first Indian tandoori restaurant.. Awesome

Very rude staff. . . Avoid any interaction or visit to this place.

Really very fantastic I love Indian food☺😘

Nice colorful and quiet ambience with impressive Indian artifacts placed around.. Had the lunch special plus the Lamb Biryani and felt the dishes were good for the cost and the ambiance.. Liked the Rogan josh in particular. They have a nice bar if you are in the mood for a drink.. Would recommend for Indian food if you are in Manchester Centre. Will definitely be back..

Bizarre!....like stepping back in time to the Indian restaurants of 40 years ago! Food was not the worst I've had, but had much better. Expensive meals & drinks.....then to 10% service charge, whats that about?... simply refused to pay it, waitress just knocked it of the bill. Not recommended, must be better tandoori's in Manchester?

We went for a quick bite and were not too hungry so we just had a biryani, which was enough for two. The restaurant seemed a bit pricey but I feel the ambience (which has mixed Indian and Middle Eastern vibes?!), the service, state and portion justifies it. Service charge was not added to the bill. It was not crowded on a weekday lunch time. Toilet is clean. A separate waiting area with comfy sofas is a great idea and must be useful in busy times.

Polite found food to be excellent 6 of us in total not one complaint about the place will definitely be going again

Wasn't impressed with flavour and quality of food, empty only for 1 other couple thought they really overcharged with coke and poppadoms and in general was expensive for poor meal

First ever visit. Simply the best Indian ever had. Pricey but omg so worth it. And have been eating Indian food for thirty years. Will def be back when in Manchester

Superbe restaurant, accueil très professionnel,nourriture excellente,décoration du restaurant très chaleureuse,je recommande à 200%

Very good, authentic Indian food!

Highly recommended the best Indian meal I've ever had

Good food, fair price, nice ambience, would eat here again

Service slow and good only average

Beautiful food and a great atmosphere.

Class place! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and great food! What more can you ask for? P.S: Order the King Prawn Masala

Stunning flavours. The best I've had. Recommend highly.

We are at Rajdoot this evening and it was incredible. The Makhan Chicken was so creamy and delicious, and the chicken had a smoky flavour. My partners lamb was also very tender and delicious. The staff were also very polite, friendly and attentive. 10/10, can’t wait to come back! We’re planning our next visit already.

Worst Indian food ever had ..!!! No taste ..even a road side place In India will cook better curry than this.I had dinner last night in DISHOOM ..that was ONE of the best Indian food I ever had. Its a waste of £££ !!

Simply the best curry in Manchester. Authentic and family run still. It’s a gem. Go. Enjoy.

Insisted aggressively on takeaways. Rude behavior. No greetings. Avoid.

Went over and about to meet my fussy needs on Saturday.we’d not booked and that was fine! Male waiter explained the menu, served us with extra dishes at no cost so we knew on our next visit what to order.little pricey but that doesn’t matter as the food was amazing. We had mixed thali.Highly recommend

Good service and ambience but the food was not good at all and was definitely not worth the high cost.

Very poor taste, tiny quantity, not good at all.

Staff lovely food brilliant can't wait to go again

I don't write reviews but I felt I had to in this instance. I had no choice but if I could I would put zero stars. For work I travel around the country 5 days a week & I eat currys in a restaurant 3/4 nights a week. I am also married to a south Asian woman & I have to say....hands down, that is by far the worst restaurant I've ever been to & eaten. The food is absolutely appalling. Stay away! The waitress knew I didn't like the food as she said....'you didn't like the food as she was clearing the table'. Save your money! As I left I didn't even get 'thank you, bye' I made a mistake going there, don't you do the same.

Food was nice and hot not a meal where loads of food is left over so make sure you order enough . Quite a long wait from starters to main and not all food was served they forgot a nam bread . We had baileys coffee and it was terrible small cold and didn't taste like bailey's? Service charge was added on bill so beware and was not a cheap night out by far .

Great food , great service, great ambiance

~ Very friendly and welcoming staff. The decor in the restaurant is very nice. The dishes we had have awesome taste in reasonable prices, eagerly awaiting to visit again. Appreciated for the services that has been provided.

Really expensive and the food was awful. All 3 dishes on the party menu tasted exactly the same. The starters were ok but the lamb chops were small and burnt to a crisp. The best part of the food was the poppadoms. Drinks were very expensive. Not worth the money at all, I would recommend taking your custom elsewhere.

Wonderful food, varied menu, pleasant staff, reasonable prices. What more could you ask. Highly recommended.

Lovely food.freindly helpful staff

We have been twice and the food has been lovely on both occasions. The food always taste fresh and is served piping hot! :) More pricey than other Indians but it is expected in the city centre.

Simply the best ! Been going for 40 plus years and travelled the world and not found better.

Staff pleasant. Good very good but o on expensive side and not large portions service was a little slow as nan bread and main dish was cooling down before our rice even arrived.

Lovely place and great food.great staff helpful . Three of us well fed and happy with lovely food

For some reason they sit you down at a little entrance table while you order. Why? There's no one in here . Our waiter tipped our beer all over the table. Maybe that was an omen, we should have left. I ordered lamb jalfezi my friend ordered chicken Tikka masala. I got chicken something my friend got chicken in KFC gravy. This is the worst Indian restaurant ever, period.

Superb food & great service from an iconic Manchester restaurant.

Delicious food, excellent service. We felt very looked after and welcomed

Food taste was not good.. We ordered makhan daal, it looks like only boiled daal with no taste..