Rajdoot Tandoori in Manchester

I called the restaurant and the guy that answered was being so rude after hanging up on me two time then asked me so rudely what do you want! I told him it’s rude to speak to customer like that and he said ok! I’ve been to this place more for the past few years with the family I’m a loyal customer but this is so disrespectful and disappointing.

Rajdoot Tandoori is one of our favourite Nepalese/Indian restaurant in Manchester. Located in Albert Square, they welcome you in, take your order in a cozy lounge with a beverage, before seating your party. Once you are seated at your table, if you’ve ordered poppadoms or starters they are waiting for you and you can start enjoying your dining experience right away while you wait for your main courses. We have previously dined with larger parties but on this occasion it was just my husband and myself. We started with some poppadoms and then we each ordered a main and shared a garlic naan. He had the lamb bhuna gosht with rice and I enjoyed the chicken tikka biriyani. Both meals were cooked to perfection and we didn’t leave a crumb behind. Having dined here before we were aware of the generous portion sizes which is why we didn’t order a starter for just the 2 of us. My husband enjoyed a Cobra lager and I had a fizzy water as well and our bill came to a very reasonable £55 for all. Quite an enjoyable meal in a lovely atmosphere with very attentive staff. A perfect date night, wholly enjoyed and we look forward to our next visit. Only regret was forgetting to take a photo lol

Yesterday me ,my brother and my parents went to rajdoot tandoori,best indian restaurant in Manchester ,with an excellent location and relaxing atmosphere .we ordered chicken biryani .I mist say the best biryani we had so far.The quantity is more than enough for one people with that price ...we left with full bellies .Would 100%recommend.And the preety girl name suzata made sure we enjoyed our meal.great service by her really impressed.

Lovely food and lovely service. Imran was so kind and went the extra length for me and my family.

Best indian in manchester by far. Unreal food and service

This gem of a restaurant was just perfect. I am very happy my friend and i came across Rajdoot on our one night in Manchester. It filled our lust for Indian with a beaut entree, Paneer Shashlik, that we shared and my Lamb Pasanda was absolutely delicious. It was topped off when we learned all the desserts were made on site so of course we had to try. Yum. The atmosphere was relaxed, colourful and enjoyable along with the price. Staff were elegant and efficient and we had a thoroughly great evening. Thank you.

This is one of the best Indian restaurants in Manchester have had to dine. The ambience was relaxing. The staff were really friendly while the food was amazing especially home made deserts. Had a great customer Service by one sujata. Didn't get to pick the name well. felt so happy and definitely going to be returning back.

Disappointed!!! This restaurant is not suited for Ind/Pak Asians; most curries taste overly tomato-based, and the portion sizes are quite small. We were hoping for more variety and quality. The only positive was the ambience, but we were truly disappointed, especially since all the dishes we tried were supposed chef specialties. Staff were warm and welcoming, we appreciate that.

Had a really lovely and enjoyable meal. Catered for me perfectly being a vegan. Staff were attentive. The atmosphere was absolutely lovely. Would definitely recommend this restaurant

Really great food! One of the best in Manchester. Served really well by Sujata.

Such a wonderful family run restaurant, the food and service were absolutely incredible and they handled our large group of 10 people on a busy Friday night with total ease. Will be back very soon!

Incredible evening with the most delicious food! The staff were incredible and so helpful. Had the best night and will definitely be back

Fantastic restaurant and excellent food! Was a little dubious at the start with the location and if it would be too tourist focused as we are local but we went with some friends who recommended the restaurant and had a fantastic time. Great food, lovely atmosphere and would really recommend :)

Amazing, love this place 10/10 Great for gluten free

Nice ambience and superb service.

Had dinner tonight in Rajdoot and it did not dissapoint! Everything was cooked to perfection and the service from Imran, Pravat and the owner Sant could have not been any better! Compliments to the chefs as well! Definitely recommended if you are in Manchester city centre

First time after a couple of years and I was impressed as always. We had tbe meet platter and it was amazing. Best garlic naan I've had in years and the Kulfi as dessert it was just delightful. We had a great time: delicious food, incredible service and a very nice atmosphere. Imran and Prabath are very welcoming and helpful. Sant, the owner, came to say hi and to make sure we were enjoying our dinner.

The food was amazing ,best Indian restaurant in Manchester and the staff named sujata did a great service . I would love to visit again

Fantastic service Excellent staff Great food Brilliant location

Nice place. Food poor. Jalfrazi lamb hadn't even a hint of curry, and looked like it was a reheat. Maybe I picked the wrong meal.

Excellent service and really good food.

An absolutely wonderful restaurant with phenomenal food and incredible service. The decor is also beautiful.

Amazing food and service. Relaxing atmosphere in the restaurant and music was at the perfect level for conversations. Our waiter Imran was lovely to speak to and looked after us. Will definitely try again in the future

Enjoyed a marvellous lunch here today. Ordered from the lunch menu and added a couple of extra dishes. The starters- chicken tikka, chicken shashlik and tandoori lamb chops were succulent and really tasty. The mains- lamb rogan josh, chilli chicken garlic and chicken jhol were delicately spiced and flavoursome. Poppadoms and nan bread were spot on. The service from Imran and the team was faultless. Many thanks.

We just had lunch at this restaurant the food was delicious, service excellent, I would highly recommend going at lunchtime price for 2 course meal was a really food deal my highest compliments to the chef and Imran our waiter .

Interesting place, and good menu. Generally a good experience except the Peshwari naan was just a plain naan covered in honey (naughty), and they take their own tip by adding it to the bill (which I hate). It would have been full marks otherwise.

Amazing warm service and food from Rajdoot - it’s one of my favourite places to go when visiting Manchester. Sant, Jamuna and Imran made sure we had the best experience. The chilli garlic and coriander naan and the momo was to die for and we left full bellies and leftovers. Would 100% recommend!

I came here for the 1st time tonight and will definitely be coming again. The food was gorgeous and the owner and waiters was very friendly they couldn't do enough for you.

Excellent Indian restaurant experience. My husband's colleagues recommended we go there for lunch and it was definitely a good choice. We were welcomed in a well-decorated anteroom and at mealtime we were taken to another room. All very typical Indian. Excellent food and attention needless to say. They gave us a very delicious dessert. And also, they treated us comfortably since we had a 1-year-old baby. I recommend this place for locals and foreigners who want to try delicious Indian food!

Yesterday, my wife and I had an amazing lunch at Rajdoot. With an excellent location and an amazing atmosphere, this place is a must-have if you're in Mancehester and enjoy indian food. The place has been around for more than 50 years, and its food does it justice! We had the launch menu, I ordereed shish kekab as a started and chilli chicken garlic as a main dish, both absolutely amazing! Imran our server was very nice, and they gave us sweet naan braed, with honey and nuts, as a courtesy, mind-blowing!

I visited Rajdoot whilst on a family trip to Manchester. I was welcomed warmly by happy staff and seated at our table. The waiter, Imran, was quick and attentive throughout, helping us to choose a wonderful variety of dishes. The food was lovely. We were stuffed and had some to take home. All in all, a top meal, and we will certainly be back.

Amazing curry house in the centre of town. I've been coming for 10 years every meal is 5*

We were a party of 20. Jamuna was an excellent organiser giving us the group menus and keeping up to date with all our changes. The food and service were, as always, excellent. The staff served us friendliness and efficient service. Highly recommended. David

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 !

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

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.

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.

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

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 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