Rozafa in Manchester

Been here every year (from North Wales) for the past 8 years but tonight the grumpy old managers upset me and won't be coming bad. How rude and bad mannered!!! The Food is fantastic! Nice clean place too! So,our bill was £270 for 7 of us.which is fine for good quality food which is definitely was 👍 So we all worked out our own spend with a few quid extra (10% service had been added on prior) passed the machine round the table and it all added up and slightly over. Grumpy manager pulled his face and sighed all the way through the process.repeating shakes of his head and says it's not a professional way to do things and wasn't happy with the way we'd paid! I still don't understand what the issue is....and then insulted me on the way out! Very upset with his attitude. Can't believe they expect return custom with his kind of rudeness. We'll find somewhere else in the future. Thanks for all the lovely meals over the years rozafa but whilst Mr grumpy remains there we won't be back. 😢

Great food but very crampt when busy, the background music was too loud. Really good service by lovely waiters. Can be quite expensive with service charge already included on bill.

A very enjoyable experience and the food is good too.

The lamb chops were raw to tough to cut and chew, it was awful and made it even worse when l saw what I was charged, bloody awful...

We were warmly greeted and served in a friendly, quick manner. The lunch food we had was so good we came back for dinner.

Food: Flatbread with tzatziki as an appetiser: £5.90 for a small flatbread with the tzatziki, flatbread was cold and hard like those you warm up from a supermarket, tzatziki was very basic, didn’t have the traditional shredded cucumber. Spanakopita to start: £6.50 and came as three small triangles, not the traditional Greek pie style. They also got the cheese wrong - it’s supposed to be feta (as the menu says) however it came filled with cheddar instead. Quality was similar to the pre-made frozen Aldi ones. Chicken souvlaki for the main: £17.90 for two small chicken skewers with fries. Was okay quality, though chicken was slightly too charred Atmosphere: The place was chaos, we were close to the open kitchen and could hardly hear each other over the screaming kitchen staff. Bizarrely two of the kitchen staff were still wearing their Wagamama’s uniform. Waiters were constantly running around and shouting at each other, dropping things - overall not the nicest atmosphere to eat in. Though it doesn’t say on the menu, there’s also an additional 10% service charge on top of the prices. Overall: Supermarket ready meal quality food but at rather high prices, served in a very chaotic environment.

Excellent food, generous portions and great atmosphere.

First time visiting the restaurant, staff where lovely and the food was absolutely gorgeous. Would definitely visit again.

My wife and I have been to this taverna twice!!! the food is very good and the atmosphere cannot be described in words....!!!!🥰🥰🥰

Wonderful food and attentive staff. Hope they like having me as I'll be going alot.

Excellent meal,good size portions friendly service

I enjoy Greek food, and the moussaka here was excellent—highly recommend it! However, due to the behavior of one of the waiters, an older gentleman with white hair, I wouldn’t return. His rude and unwelcoming attitude was disappointing, especially in front of my guests. A younger waiter was friendly and professional, but I can’t accept being treated that way.

The Best Greek Restaurant in the UK Hands Down!!!

We waited quite a while to get menus,I ended up getting up from the table and had to ask a member of staff for some. The food was amazing,when it arrived. One of our party had to ask again about her meal because it still hadn't arrived as we were finishing ours. The staff were all very polite and apologetic for the delay.

We usually go to the one in Stockport but as we were visiting town we decided to give this one a try, so glad we did! Food was unreal, Prawns are the best I've ever eaten, staff were so attentive, nothing was too much trouble for them.

I went to Rozafa with my friend and sister. The food was delicious 😋. I love Greek food. The one thing that puts me off are the extremely uncomfortable chairs. They are hard and not what you expect in a restaurant. There is another Greek restaurant that I Iike on Deansgate and the food is equally as good and the chairs are much more comfortable so I think in future I will have to go there. I am disabled and walk with a stick and the chairs are important as it can ruin my experience in a restaurant.

We went here this evening to celebrate our parents 34th wedding anniversary, and since they like Greek they offered to pay for the celebration. We were greeted by a somewhat grumpy old man and he seemed reluctant to seat us at first, assuming we didn’t have a reservation, I think. Then we said we have a reservation and he asked for the name, then sat us down. The other staff was friendly and took our orders. We waited about 20 minutes for our food which isn’t too bad. Then our food arrived, it was the grumpy manager. I felt a little embarrassed when he, I think, overheard us talking about the waiting time and had to explain that the fish took a while to cook to perfection. The food itself was okay, nothing too special. My wifes chicken seemed to be burnt though, and my fish was slightly overcooked, but it was still delicious anyway. The salad was alright but one thing, there was too much rice. Another thing is that my wife told me she kept smelling a foul odour the entire time, at first she thought it was the toilets, but when she went there they smelled nicer than the restaurant. We never found out what the smell was. And also, like another comment mentioned, there was a woman in the kitchen who kept shouting at the staff. Im not sure if it was meant to be good or not, because Greek people can be a bit dramatic like all southern europeans are. Lastly, the menu online seems outdated. The one in the restaurant was a bit more expensive, as you can see the kotopoula kokkinisto cost £20.90 on my receipt and the menu, but online it says £18.90! How is this possible? Please update the menu because I actually spent more than expected. The rest was pretty good, the coffee was delicious and the greek yogurt as well! I might come back here someday.

First time here , a fantastic place to have a party meal

Booked, turned up, turned away. Badly run and I was ushered out the door from a guy with a bad attitude. We were hungry and had to find somewhere else, so don't bother. Seems they don't want your custom anyway.

Very nice food with friendly staff. Highly recommend it.

Great food and a happy, Greek atmosphere 👌🏼🇬🇷

A great Greek restaurant opposite Manchester Town Hall. The waiters are super attentive, the food is very tasty and authentic and I have discovered the "dolmades" which are like rolls of rice with herbs wrapped in vine leaves that I would definitely return for if I pass through here again. Super recommended.

Stumbled across this gem. Amazing food and good portions. We will be returning 😀

Rofaza, located in Manchester city center, stands out as one of the best Greek restaurants in the area. From the moment you step in, both the food and the staff transport you straight to Greece, delivering an authentic Mediterranean experience. The dishes are as genuine as they come, capturing the true essence of Greek cuisine. Despite the high quality and authenticity, the prices are reasonable, making it an excellent value for the experience. It's no surprise that Rofaza ranks among your favorite restaurants in the city, offering a memorable dining experience.

My dad would have been 65 on 31st August, me and my family went to Rozafa to celebrate his birthday and his life as he would of wanted us too. Amazing food, amazing service as always 😋

Ii'd heard really good things about this place but unfortunately when we went it didn't live up to the hype. The portion sizes were good buy the food was average. Service wasn't great and waiter looked like he didn't want to be there

Food was absolutely stunning, staff very attentive, can't wait to return.

Good service. Food pretty average. Expensive overall including drinks.

Very authentic atmosphere. Like being in Greece. Food was good and mains had big portions. Dolmathes and rosto very good. Spanakoptita fried which I do not like. Staff lively and efficient.

The food is really good 5 stars for food ,service and atmosphere but the toilet facilities are shocking having to go downstairs which was quite erie and you can hardly move in the ladies there is just one toilet which is ridiculous for a restaurant of that size .

A trip to Greece... An exotic atmosphere, welcoming and warm servers, divine food, generous portions: the best falafels I have eaten! I recommend this Greek restaurant with my eyes closed.

Great service, fab house wine and gorgeous food

Excellent Greek restaurant. We booked on Saturday and had a very warm welcome from the gentlemen who allowed us to choose our table. We opted for outside as it was really warm. We ordered mixed mezze for 4 people to start with stuffed vine leaves, feta salad, sausage, pitta breads, olives, hummus and said we all liked chicken and lamb so we had a selection of skewers, rice, chips and roast potatoes for main. Everything was delicious and served with humour and a smile! We all had dessert, a mix of 4 different ones. Baklava still my favourite ♥ We all drank wine and had complimentary ouzos. A fantastic place with lots of laughs!

Beautiful traditional Greek restaurant with fabulous food and service. Would go back. They don't have a kids menu but there is starter size options for things such as spaghetti bologna which was the perfect size for a child.

I am disappointed with myself for living in Manchester and never eating here before now. What a great place! The staff were amazing, the food was amazing and fresh. Nothing we ate was bought in. Great wine and all reasonably priced. A great atmosphere too It's the top of my list next time I am in the city. Thanks to everyone that looked after us and made it so enjoyable

5 stars and two thumbs up! Excellent all around! Amazing experience.

It's not the best Greek food. The only thing that was up to standard was the houmous and pitta bread. Rozafa, a word of advice when you are selling beverages. Please don't be a cheap skate.. if I buy a glass of coke for three or four pounds, I really don't expect aldis essential. It was flat, warm, and tasted awful I sent my beverages back, and the waiter came back with the sed beverage The king prawns were half decent. The vines were not up to standard. Basically, the food wasn't to my palette ..

We really think we're in Greece :) excellent tarama and hummus, succulent oven-baked lamb shanks; friendly service and welcoming terrace

Authentic Greek food, great atmosphere and staff! 10/10

Delicious food, large portions, friendly staff, good value for money.

Phenomenal food. Highly recommend the swordfish steak. This is excellent. The potatoes are flavourful and well cooked (nice crusty yet soft skin, and really soft on the inside). The swordfish itself is fresh and tender. The butter garlic and dill on top add for a phenomenal aroma and taste. Also very well salted. Got the melizanosalata for starters. A bit oily but flavour is 🤌 pizzas are nice, especially with the oregano.

Came here few years ago but never put a review on at the time..Great atmosphere .lots of dancing .waiters funny friendly.. Almost intended to come back . Hopefully coming back very soon!

It took 40 minutes to get our plates out. The food was amazing and not worth the price at all.

I love this place and we're never disappointed when we eat here. The food, service and atmosphere is always excellent. A little bit of Greece in the city centre.

This in an really really an excellent place! The staff are superb to say the very least! If you want a fun action packed place with like minded people this is it! A happy vibe! If you’re looking for or want an authentic Greek atmosphere then this is definitely the place! Expect some dancing (I went on a Friday night) to some Greek classics and very happy fun guys waiting on you hand and foot to ensure you’re well looked after! I thoroughly enjoyed myself and I’ve not even mentioned the food yet!!! (Which is excellent also) very filling and worth every penny! Definitely worth a stop by!!

Been there before but not on Friday. Amazing

We have just come back to our hotel after a fabulous meal at Rozafa. It's my husband's birthday today and coming here has made his day! The food was delicious. The staff friendly and helpful, and it was good to be able to chat about places in Greece that we have visited and will hope to visit. We are only here for one more night and are sorely tempted to come back again tomorrow. If you've not been here, you're missing a treat. Thank you Rozafa. You're great!

Hello Our requests were Mixed grill plate with three types of meat kebab, awsal and chicken Vegetable moussaqa Greek salad Regarding the food, it was delicious, except for the salad, which was below standard, and it was cut into large pieces once. The moussaka was delicious with rice, and its quantity was enough for two people. All of the grills were very delicious, but the food in general was lacking in salt. The service, on the other hand, was not good, and we did not have to ask him for recommendations. He said, “All of the menu.” We told him, “Okay, things without pork or alcohol.” He said, “Chicken,” which means, in brief, that he is not sitting around cooperating. The atmosphere of the restaurant was strange. You felt like you were stuck in time, as if you had returned to 2010. My songs are annoying, very simple style.

The waiters are serious and the menu is mixed and contains a lot of dishes, most of which are similar to each other, and the amount of seafood dishes is ridiculous. We ordered a shrimp dish and only 3 pieces came! It is expensive for Greek dishes.

We was there last weekend everything was nice. Thank you very much the stuff as well.

Love the authentic Greek food here!

Food was okay… service was absolutely terrible, mid way through the meal the waiter was saying if the service is good and your happy can you tip me, as it would help, then at the end when I asked for the service charge to be removed he started getting angry saying you have to pay it, I said it’s optional and I’ve chosen to take it off, then when I paid he didn’t even give my change !!!!!!

Really good restaurant, amazing atmosphere and food, lovely waitresses!

My PERFECT BIRTHDAY MEAL! Flirted with a handsome server who later danced and flipped in the aisle... brilliant fun. Had the most tender Kleftiko (lamb) ever and everyone in our group LOVED every minute! Only downside ... one server was quite terse and frosty...

An absolute gem of a restaurant! Fairly last minute call to visit but the team made us feel welcome which only complimented the amazing food! My partner and I left planning our next visit.

Probably the nicest food I've had in Manchester. Really takes you back to your holidays in Greece. Loved it

Great food, service and and attention help with the menu.

What a great place, we will be making it our fo to place!!!

Rhe service was 'relaxed' but the food was fantastic and reasonably priced. Can recommend the lamb chops.

As requested: - The waiter on our table was rude and agressive - Same waiter arguing with other waiters - Price charged does not tie back with service provided and space design - Food is good

Superb authentic Greek restaurant. Great atmosphere . Very wide choice of food and drink . We had white bait and also a plate of sardines . Goats cheese salad. Couscous .pitta bread . Vine leaves and fallafel.meat dish.olives.a lovely salsa . We chose two starters and had the house wine and Ouzo. Couldn’t fault it . Been before and will go again.definitely recommend it .

Excellent food great staff and great service and great company

The place vaguely recalls the classic Greek taverns. The food was quite good (we ate vegetarian, I can't evaluate other types of dishes). The problem is the service. In particular the absolute lack of friendliness, not to mention the unjustifiable rudeness of one of the two waiters (probably the owner, otherwise his presence at the tables would not be explained). I wouldn't stay here again and wouldn't recommend it. If you have children, don't go. Impossible to ask for half a portion of skewer. Indeed, the proposal alone seems to have extremely offended the waiter who angrily offered us spaghetti (apparently the most popular dish among the children who frequent the restaurant). Being Italian we were careful not to order pasta in a Greek tavern in Manchester. And we kindly pointed this out by saying that we prefer to eat spaghetti at home. At that point the waiter's annoyance reached very high levels. We folded in a basket of pita and after lunch we took my daughter for ice cream. In short...

Food is tasty and fresh. However this is the third time i have been there and always ordered the fish meze for two and i noticed the types of food you get and quantity has changed, but not for the better. This last meal i had on 18/05/24 was less enjoyable and I struggled to finish it as they give limited to just potatoes and no salad for the main. The fish was somewhat very oily for the main. But the atmosphere was brilliant.

A lovely restaurant in the centre of Manchester with indoor and outdoor seating. Beautiful food and friendly staff.Thank you

Go for the food, stay for the live music. A great experience, full of fun and amazing staff. You cant get bored spending an evening at rozafa. My advice : ask to be seated downstairs...that s where the fun is !

Very very good, great food, service, and super reasonable price wise....

Took ages to get my food while been listening awful country music

Absolutely lovely food with a lot of quantity and quality with great service.

Food and staff excellant, fair price for the quality of the food

Me my wife and two kids dined here on a busy Saturday evening. We had lots of starters as a mini meze. We all really enjoyed the food we had. Definitely recommended.

The food is delicious Generous portions and very profitable price/portion Lots of staff to help with orders We were very full with a main course I will return to try other dishes on the menu *the menu is super large) Chicken with Feta and mushrooms Lamb Accompanied with saffron rice

Very rude manager. Asked for desserts, told us they had none and abruptly picked up the menus and left.

Lovely decor, inside and out, just makes you feel like your back in Greece, only a little colder outside. They staff Albi and Shukray were great to. The smells from the kitchen were great, we couldn't wait for our food and when it came we weren't dissapointed it looked and tasted amazing too.

Little bit of Greek food in Manchester had lots of starters an main between 3 of us it was lovely the calamari an cheese parcels were fab an tatsiki humus flat breads great too white bait very good too we had for mains mix of pork chicken an lamb solvaki served with big portion of homemade chips they were yummy too staff pleasant an jolly daughter paid so it was a bonus ha ha will be going again stuffed now nice interior quiet when we got there but soon filled up all food fresh good portions of starters an main a 2 beers to wash it down with toilets downstairs - downstairs another area for private parties I think an batr area looks nice some tables outside but not warm enough yet ha ha really enjoyed it

Great food. Plenty of choice and really tasty.

Fantastic food and great service. Well recommended. Thanks all

Absolutely love, love this place. The food, service and staff are exceptional. Great atmosphere and a real treat ♥️♥️♥️♥️ I’m back again tomorrow evening Tonina ♥️♥️♥️

Really nice restaurant, food was very nice and the service was excellent.

Family birthday and I cannot fault the meal, atmosphere and entertainment. All the staff looked after us really well. The food was tasty. The beer and wine flowed. Why am I only giving 3 stars? The bill came and a service charge was added. I thought this fair for the service we had. It also saves you from wondering how much to tip. What ruined the evening for me was that one of the senior serving staff took me to one side and asked for a tip in cash! The barefaced cheek of it. I’d have understood his concern had they not already added one. Left a sour taste on the mouth I won’t be returning.

Food was splendid! The service was great, too! I just don't see why I would be charged a service charge when there are minimum wage laws in the UK. I am happy to give a tip by my own liking, but please don't force anything as it is not nice or right to do that.

The service from everyone was faultless. We arrived on a busy Saturday evening ad hoc with no booking. The head waiter made space for us would grace & courtesy. Food was excellent. Highlights being the spicy feta dip, a prawn starter and chicken breast in a creamy mushroom ouzo sauce.

Excellent food as at the Stockport (original). Salt grinder gave VERY chunky salt which left the meal crunchy so they need an update. Excellent dessert and Irish Coffees. Can't recommend enough. Simply remarkably Excellent. Also lovely and clean. Good clean loos too which imo is the best way to judge a restaurants cleanliness.

I have read previous reviews and was therefore looking forward to a special birthday meal. I was severely disappointed. I ordered the Rozafa special, a selection of three kebabs, my wife ordered the Halloumi kebab. Firstly when hers arrived it was just warm but strangely instead of onions or peppers the halloumi was interspersed with leeks. The leek was tough and undercooked. My three kebabs along with the chips were also just about warm. The lamb kebab was really tough. The hot and spicy kebab was far from it, the chicken kebab was passable. I left more than half my meal but no one bothered to ask if everything was alright. Our first and only visit.

Food was ok,but quite basic portions for the price you are paying. Very limited drinks options as well.

Great night service was 1st class food was delicious. Entertainment from the staff made the night even better

A pleasant return. The restaurant was full but rather than turn a solo diner away a table was created. One up on many establishments. Service was efficient and friendly. Food was good and served with a smile! Worth the return

The waiter was very rude because we didnt buy the £45 bottle of wine he recomended., the lamb was really fatty and service charge was added which we didn't know about. Won't be going again.

Loved the food and service- a bit noisy for my taste, but for some, that kind of lively atmosphere is a plus. Beer could be a bit cheaper, maybe.

We were welcomed very well and asked "What table we would like" and were given the menu. We ordered the meal that we wanted. On arrival of the meals, everything looked very nice until my partner and sister started their meal and found both of the meals were cold. called the waiter and he said "sorry" and took the meals away. we waited and the meals came back slightly hotter than before. Cold plates were the reason for the meals being cold. This was explained to the owner who was asking why we had not paid the service charge. We explained and his reply was" we do not have hot plates as people complained about burning their hands".

First time me and my fiance have been. Walked in with no booking.. not a problem. Friendly greeting and made room with a table for 2. Food was amazing. Enjoyed every bite and definitely planning a meal there again....

I visited with 7 friends. The extensive menu, healthy and delicious food, cheerful and energetic staff, and the music, dancing, and entertainment in the basement made for a great dinner. I like octopus, sardines, shrimp, lamb, and moussaka.

Great fun staff, very welcoming

went for dinner last night and OH MY GOD it was delicious!!! the vegetarian options were so good that even meat eaters preferred them! everything was fresh and arrived super quick and service was great. the tzatziki is to die for 🤤🤤🤤🤤 midway through our meal, live music came out and the servers started dancing and one did a backflip!!!!!!!!! it was a little loud for us but we understand it was a Friday and someone’s birthday so they really made it special and i love that. will 1000000% be coming back. highly highly recommend.

Authentic fresh Greek food and beautiful Greek wines and beer! 10/10 Food and service one of my favourite restaurants in Manchester! :)

Had a fantastic meal here with friends on the 16th March. We had the Mezefi set menu for £40 each, and the amount of food was plentiful and very enjoyable. Restaurant had a great atmosphere and the staff were very attentive. Highly recommended

Had a splendid evening here. The service is absolutely terrific . Warm and welcoming staff , authentic cuisine and a brilliant atmosphere. Superb selection of drinks too. It’s great to see a family -run restaurant in the middle of a city. Live Greek music too. Would highly recommend. Will definitely be coming back. Opa!

The food itself was quite good. However, our dining experience was extremely poor due to the rude service from our waiter. While it's possible there was a communication barrier, his lack of professionalism and unpleasant demeanor negatively impacted our evening. In contrast, we noticed the younger servers attending other tables seemed much more amiable and professional in their interactions. Despite the high price point for our meal, the disappointing service from our waiter left us with an overall terrible impression of the restaurant that evening. The delicious food was unfortunately overshadowed by the subpar front-of-house experience.

I booked here for midweek meal as fancied something different and it didn’t disappoint. The booking was for 2 people. We arrived early and were given a warm welcome and shown to our table. We had Tzatziki and Halloumi for starters, then Mousaka and Swordfish with chips. It was all really nice and we were so full afterwards. We only had 1 drink, a bottle of Mythos each. I will definitely return next time I’m in Manchester. Staff were lovely.

My wife & myself ate in Rozafa tonight. From the moment we entered the staff were friendly & helpful. We chose the house red wine & it was a nice smooth easy drinking red wine. For starters I had the selection of sausage & my wife had the king prawns in white wine. Both dishes were lovely. My wife’s King prawn dish especially. For main course my wife had Lamb Souvlaki & I had the house special dish Rosto (shoulder of lamb in a tomato based sauce) we both had Greek roast potatoes with our dish’s. Both dish’s were excellent & very generous in size. My dish seemed to have almost half a lamb! Unknown to us a guy turned up to entertain us, playing his mandolin. Plenty of clapping, dancing & singing with the odd plate being smashed ensued, much to the merriment of everyone. We had a fantastic night. Great food, great music & great hosts. Next time we come to Manchester we will definitely book here again 😊