Syriana in Trafford

Tasty food and great service and comfortable seat

Pretty good food at a pretty good price for the area. A bit dry, but tasty. I had pork shops and rice. Place is warm and comfortable.

First time at this restaurant always wanted to try it.Had family from the south visiting. The food was tasty and delicious very well presented, we ordered individually but when the food arrived we decided to taste a little of all the food.We had Meat Bourak,Potato Kibbeh, (with lamb mince),Spiced Sujok lamb,Couscous Lamb,and 1Kabsseh, and for desserts we had Muhalabiya (similar to Pannacotta) Cheesecake and a dish called Halva similar to shortbread, we all agreed it was the least favourite.But to sum up great service friendly staff and excellent food. My visitors were very pleased with my choice of restaurants,I will be returning within the near future.

Fresh and nice food , very friendly staff

Excellent staff and service. Great food and entertainment of it. Almost too much which is a rare happening. Would recommend anytime.

The food was good and the restaurant is in a good location. But the service was not good enough with long delays before taking orders.

Lovely, tasty food. Reasonably priced. Good portions.

The flavour! Wow... stumbled on this one. Absolutely overwhelmed with flavour, the sauce pots of sweet and hot chilli and the lamb chops just incredible. Really really nice food. Very pleased

I’d not eaten here for a few months and ended up eating twice within a week! This was purely laziness on my part having failed to provide supper for myself and Mrs L. Having just completed a late round of golf opposite at Ringway GC (note again Syriana is located in Hale Barns as opposed to Hale as) our tummies rumbling we walked over and enjoyed two fantastic tasty meals (not on the same day I may add) The staff are extremely polite and attentive and yes definitely got that lovely family feel to it. Food offerings are extensive, lots of choice, all cooked fresh and very tasty. Our favourite is the ‘spicy chicken’ which is two skewers of marinated chicken breast, which is accompanied by a beautiful Mediterranean salad. Pack these into some warm pity breads and Bobs your uncle you’ve got a cracking meal. They still allow bringing your own booze with a small corkage charge and definitely worth it if there is a big party of you with a thirst on for the evening. I consider myself very lucky to have this establishment on my doorstep and would highly recommend it.

Food was okay but portions quite small. Service was really poor. We have been there several times the staff used to be very friendly and helpful. However the staff served our table this time were sadly unprofessional and rude - one staff was unable to distinguish the difference between a jug of ayran and a glass of ayran when making order. He even tried to convince us that glass of ayran served was actually a jug of ayran that we ordered! Another staff was simply rude and impatient - he literally rolled his eyes and raised his voice when we missed what he said and politely asked him to repeat - not happy to pay the compulsory service charge for that level of service. Won't be returning.

We’ve not been for a while but I’m delighted to report this establishment is still first class. The welcome, the choice, the service and the food are all excellent. So many choices and everything we ordered was so tasty and I have to compliment the chef. I couldn’t have it this time because I was driving but it’s one of the few places that sell the wonderful Chateau Musar. If you’ve never had it, treat yourself. A special occasion for my son’s birthday and all four of us had a sumptuous feast. Thank you.

Pity I can’t give 6 stars. Excellent food, great service and masses of choice! 🦋

I’ve been here multiple times in the past with my family. Food is great however we all felt quite disgusted today after eating there and drinking tea and a spider falling out of the tea pot. We told them and showed them the tea however we felt that that became the main talking point of the rest of the dinner. Nice staff however no reduction on the bill or genuine apology is unacceptable. I’ve taken a picture of the tea it was in however am not sharing it as I don’t want to embarrass the restaurant. I’m ofcourse not harmed or anything by a small insect however any type of bug found in your food or drink during dinner really can ruin the evening.

Table of eight at lunchtime. Unable to rate atmosphere as we were the only customers at the time. Service was excellent and very helpful when our 'vegan' friend was trying to choose. Wide range of food to satisfy all tastes. Served piping hot with lots of flavours of the Middle East. Very generous portions, too. You can take your own wine and pay a corkage, but we had the house red, which was seriously good at £20 a bottle. Wouldn't hesitate in returning.

This was our first visit to this restaurant after driving past it so many times and it really did not disappoint. The food was gorgeous, the prices were pretty good and the servers were excellent. 100% recommend.

Literally love this place. We get takeaway from here at least once a month. Great food, fresh and very tasty. Lovely staff too - will try and come and eat here a few times a year. Just generally very lovely and great value.

Fabulous meal last night food was delicious excellent service

I am Syrian and the food is not authentic at all. The service also is not good. We waited for long to get the table cleaned. It’s overrated.

Good Mediterranean foods. The lamb chop is my favorite.

My husband and I used to go to Syriana quite often (mainly because it’s in a convenient location). We just picked up a takeaway and are extremely disappointed with the quality of the food. It’s not to its usual standard. The Syriana chicken is so bland (almost tasteless) and undercooked, the spicy chicken is also very bland and so dry. The lamb shish is the worst…it looks like dog food. There is no flavour at all and it’s very overcooked and therefore tough and dry. When we called to complain, the manager said he would honour a 50% discount next time we come in but of course we won’t be returning. Terrible dinner and expensive. We very much regret choosing Syriana this evening.

Delicious Syrian food, tasty ayran and good music and overall vibe. We went for a quick work lunch of 1-1.5 hours. Highly recommend

Beautiful way to start our holiday Delicious food in a brilliant setting Kebabs have never tasted soooo good Humus! Delicious Next the Baklava!

The place and food was great but the portions were really small compared to the per dish price.....

Delicious food, fast service, big portions and good prices. Just wish it had been busier, I went early evening on a Thursday. It’s a big place so needs a lot of people to have an atmosphere.

Food was excellent and the atmosphere and staff brilliant 👏

Authentic taste and very friendly staff. The mouhalabiye at the end of your meal with the mint tea is a must!

Excellent Lebanese restaurant serving unusual and delicious food.

Two loud, boisterous large parties spoiled the atmosphere and totally monopolised the surly and unhelpful waiters. Lengthy waits to order, and we actually got an eye roll from one of the bearded gentlemen when enquiring about the wait. Uninspiring food, slightly cold, paired with truly dreadful 80s covers sung by Asian karaoke singers. Very badly indeed. A truly unforgettable experience, but not in a good way.

Really good food, everything was very fresh. The meat is cooked to perfection and really well seasoned with a depth of flavour from the marinades. Service was nice and not too fussy. Will be back for sure.

I came here with family me family on the 27.1.24 Personally I felt rushed with food and service , Food was great

Great food Great customer service 👍

What a hidden treasure excellent delicious authentic food - !

We had a family party for 30 yesterday, 20th August 22. Food was fantastic, friendly staff. Very helpful with suggestions for the menu. Everyone of our family and friends loved it and went home very happy. Plenty left for the family to eat today too.Thanks. Highly recommended . Krys Rabin

Delicious food, nice cosy restaurant. Friendly service.

A large group of us went for a Christmas get together. The staff couldn't be more friendly and helpful. Food was tasty and very large portions. I needed gluten free which they made sure I was catered for, although difficult to see on the menu and a limited choice.

Lovely place and really enjoyed the food

Love the food - sooo nice! We usually get it as delivery but sometimes eat in. It's great quality every time. Haven't been let down once! Generally order every couple of months.

Amazing food Beautiful venue Great service I live in the UAE ,Where i experience plenty of Syrian restaurants and this was at the same level or even better than most I've been to in terms of food

We were a table of 24 on our Christmas night out at Syriana last night, the whole team looked after us so well. The food was amazing and plenty of it (as always) love this place!

consistently good mid eastern with very friendly attentive service

I cannot rave enough about the food in Syriana. Our second big family meal & the food is divine. Extremely fresh & beautifully cooked. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough.

Absolutely one of the standout restaurants in Manchester. The menu is diverse, the service impeccable, and the atmosphere delightful. Ordered the Maklouba, which took me right back to the flavors of Egypt, and sampled a few other dishes—all delicious. Highly recommend this place

I first went to this restaurant 18 months ago and now eat there every 3/4 months. I have tried other Middle Eastern restaurants locally, but this family own business is still simply the best within 10 miles. I should know as I have tried them all. Service great, food that is simply the best. The great thing about Middle Eastern is you can still taste the the produce as it hasn’t been over spiced. It’s just delightfully brilliant 🤩

Food was very obviouslyr leftovers, even not heated well, was our first time to go there, don’t think will go again and wouldn’t recommend it!

Lovely dinner for 8 (including my 2 year old niece). We booked ahead of time and all was perfect. Lovely family restaurant and great atmosphere for a lovely Saturday night. Thanks to management and staff at Syriana. Love it here 🤩

Great service and very tasty food. We ordered Rices and mixed Kebab. Recomended!

Best Levantine Food in the area, exceptional! Delicious

Kim was a great host and the food was on point! Me, wife and kids really enjoyed it.

Absolutely fantastic restaurant. 5* Service and delicious food and ambience. Staff really made us feel welcome and paid attention to detail in their service. A rare thing these days in this part of the UK. Prices are very good too. Will be returning time and time again and definitely recommending too.

Top class food. Tasty and hot. Great atmosphere and nice staff.

A warm greeting the moment my friend and I arrived. Seated at our table the menu looked great and we were starving. The food came swiftly after we ordered and the waiters were polite, helpful and prompt when we asked for additional condiments. The food was absolutely outstanding. The boneless chicken was moist and bursting with flavour. The hummus shawarma was smooth and delicious. Cheese Borak so good, home made Sujok was a delight. The fatoosh salad was so fresh and generous and made to perfection. Kafta kebabs were on point too. We ordered so much. Value was excellent given it could have fed 3-4 people and we did have to take a doggy bag for lunch the next day. Overall a very enjoyable & memorable evening which we raves about the next day. Looking forward to our next visit and thanks to the chaps at Syriana.

Thank you for a fabulous meal. An extensive menu, great value and friendly service

We went early so it was fairly empty. Food was great as was the lebanese wine. Big portions ! Service really nice. And they were happy to pack up food my father in law couldn't finish. We'll be back !

The service was so great and the staff were too friendly, unfortunately the food was below my expectations, I was expecting much better. We were about 12 people .

Had breakfast buffet for 15 people delivered and everything was delicious including the wine.

Clean friendly environment and good food Some items on the menu can be improved but all in all good place I will go again

I had an amazing experience with Syriana Restaurant! We hosted a private dining event for 15 guests at our house, and it was truly exceptional. The food was absolutely delicious, and we were delighted with the hot and cold mezze starters, as well as the flavorful mains, including their signature dishes. The team at Syriana took care of everything, from the setup to providing tables, chairs, cutlery, and serving staff. It was a seamless and stress-free process. I highly recommend Syriana for any special occasion. All our guests were incredibly pleased with the experience. Thank you, Syriana, for making our event memorable!

Had takeout.... Big order for 8 of us. Lamb Kebab portion size was awful for the price...no rice no salad just a small portion of meat. Also had a stuffed aubergine dish that basically was tasteless on a thick bed of soggy bread (half the container). Please use your brain and do the crispy bread separate and some seasoning might help on the food. Chips were pastey and soggy. Rice/lentils had burnt onions on it. Starters were the saving grace but expensive. Honestly total rip off. Not sure what people rave over. Much better places in Didsbury and Chorlton.

Great food with lovely staff who never fail to provide good service. Would highly recommend.

The server got 1 starter wrong. And they leaned over my husband to take dishes away when we were still eating, not acceptable!!

Quality food and delicious as well the stuff so friendly I really recommend

Highly recommend best food ever feels like home

It is the first time to try Syrian food.. everything was delicious and Sara staff is really cute and friendly. I’m happy with the service and foods

We had a really lovely family meal here on a Saturday night. The food was fabulous, very tasty and fresh. Service was also good - friendly and efficient. Very good value.

Very nice food fresh& tasty 10/10

Not used to Lebanese but thought we’d give it try - pleasant staff, good portions of quality food at reasonable prices - we were experimenting and we’d change some things but that’s outclassed choice - no complaints at all

Went with family food was awful no relation to Levantine cuisine by long shot, one of the waiters B.O. was not pleasent to say the least. The food as a whole was tasteless chicken in a boiled peppers and mushrooms sauce !!!!, can the chef inform us of the origin of this sauce i.e which province or even village in the Levant region?. Chips were cold and greasy which it was obvious to us thatit was refried in ant event the whole experience left us with a bad taste and never again any of us will go there. Your chef if you can call him/her that may want to go back to training on how to cook the food from the Levant region.

First to note that the restaurant is shown as located in Hale, which is incorrect it’s actually in Hale Barns and whilst only a couple of miles away is a different village altogether. Ok formalities out of the way and onto the review. It had been a while since my last visit here so was intrigued to see if it was still on par. One of the attractions to this place is that you can bring your own drink so it can make the evening very reasonable indeed. They do levy a very small corkage charge but it’s worth nothing if you fancy a trip. Atmosphere was good and plenty eating which is always a good sign. We had a mixture of starters and mains with some lovely fresh salads and the obligatory pittas to accompany everything. Food was cooked very well however one of our salads did appear to be a little heavy on the parsley / mint as opposed to tomato and onion. Total bill pp was around £28 which was very palatable indeed. It’s nice to know this place has remained consistently good now over a number of years and even through the pandemic. Well done guys highly recommend

The restaurant had lots of large parties which kept the staff busy service was not rushed and time was given to enjoy your meal

Been going here for 3 years with my dad the food has always been amazing and delicious and staff very friendly

Great food, service and atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and attentive, and can highly recommend for almost any occasion.

This was my first time visiting Syriana. I was with a friend and rang the restaurant beforehand to check if there was availability. On arrival, everything was fine and we were shown a table. We ordered drinks and chatted. After about 5 minutes a waiter came to take our order and when I explained we hadn't had a chance to look at the menu, the waiter made us feel rushed by mentioning that the kitchen was closing at 10.30 pm so we would have to order, making us both feel rushed. At that point, it was about 8.50 pm so plenty of time to order I cannot fault the food I ordered. I had the vegetarian stew and it was lovely. The decor is amazing and there is a lovely atmosphere in there. Unfortunately neither myself or my friend felt welcome and it was obvious that the waiters wanted to go home as one waiter was sweeping the floor around our table which I found off-putting. Noone said thank you for your custom or goodbye when we left and we were both staggered as we had been very polite and respectful. For the price of the meals, I expect more attentive waiters and service with a smile.

Wouldn’t give it the 1-star but that’s minimum unfortunately. My main came before my starter, by the time i finished my starter (chicken wings) which were not bad, but not worth £5+ for 5 wings, which had no flavour besides some salt, the main which was shawarma which felt like i was chewing rubber or gnawing wood, impossible to get down my throat in a chewed state was cold when i got to it. Frozen cold. For £14.

Delicious food with a great variety Very friendly and attentive service

No surprises really; friendly efficient service, lots of grilled meat, smoky dips, a profusion of fresh herbs and salad. Decent all rounder.

This is my favorite place in Manchester, the dinner was like a dream after my 2 weeks detox program

Really disappointed in our New Years’ Eve meal yesterday. We ordered an array of Lebanese mezze and kebab mains, coming to a total of approx £130. We’re a family of Lebanese descent, and we were disappointed with the tabbouleh - a staple Lebanese dish. We fed back it was dry with no lemon juice. A tabbouleh dish should be swimming in lemon juice. No apologies were given, but the dish was “upgraded” with minimal further lemon juice. It was still disappointing, but at least there was a response from the waiter. Secondly, and much more disappointing was the kibbe, which we fed back was rotten/off. This is simply not acceptable for a restaurant to serve off meat. There was zero apologies given with the waiter not caring and not even offering a refund, the simple feedback from the waiter was that the kibbe won’t be as fresh as homemade kibbe. That’s completely understandable, but still no excuse for off/rotten meat to be served! All in all not authentic tabbouleh, off kibbe and no smiles or care from the waiters on New Year’s Eve. Paid a bill of £130, not even an offer taking anything off the bill or any remorse. I wouldn’t have written this review if our concerns were dealt with by the waiter at the time, hopefully this will make diners aware of the standards of the restaurant, with the owners hopefully addressing the concerns of our visit.

Really disappointed in our New Years’ Eve meal yesterday. We ordered an array of Lebanese mezze and kebab mains, coming to a total of approx £130. We’re a family of Lebanese descent, and we were disappointed with the tabbouleh - a staple Lebanese dish. We fed back it was dry with no lemon juice. A tabbouleh dish should be swimming in lemon juice. No apologies were given, but the dish was “upgraded” with minimal further lemon juice. It was still disappointing, but at least there was a response from the waiter. Secondly, and much more disappointing was the kibbe, which we fed back was rotten/off. This is simply not acceptable for a restaurant to serve off meat. There was zero apologies given with the waiter not caring and not even offering a refund, the simple feedback from the waiter was that the kibbe won’t be as fresh as homemade kibbe. That’s completely understandable, but still no excuse for off/rotten meat to be served! All in all not authentic tabbouleh, off kibbe and no smiles or care from the waiters on New Year’s Eve. Paid a bill of £130, not even an offer taking anything off the bill or any remorse. I wouldn’t have written this review if our concerns were dealt with by the waiter at the time, hopefully this will make diners aware of the standards of the restaurant, with the owners hopefully addressing the concerns of our visit.

We ordered a take out from here and we’re not disappointed, everything was well cooked and delicious. Would definitely recommend!

First time here, absolutely loved it from start to finish. The service was polite and friendly but attentive. The food was phenomenal. My only issue was when we paid at the end, the server took my card and continued to do contactless with out asking for permission first, I did think this was unprofessional. But apart from that we will definitely be back, and would highly recommend it to anyone.

A brilliant evening, delicious food and excellent staff and service 10/10 thank you all for making this evening perfect

Great food. Friendly owners and staff. Looking forward to going back 😊

We were in Urmston meeting friends and we stumbled across Syriana while walking around the town. We were greeted by a polite and pleasant member of staff. The menu had a great deal of options, 2 of our party are vegetarian, 1 celiac, but plenty of choice for all. The waiter was helpful and pleasant, happy to make conversation whilst serving. The food was excellent. We had various dishes from cold starters, lots of starters and a couple of mains. This was our time at Syriana but certainly won’t be our last, highly recommend.

my wife found this place as we were looking for a nice meal .some iffy reviews which quite clearly are BullSH@@ , Portions are excellent and the quality of food is great. i highly recommend this for a quality meal . waiting staff were attentive and respectful all in all an excellent experience.

A local favourite of ours, the chicken skewers and kabsseh rice are excellent - throw in any combination of sauces too. Portion sizes are always generous though I do think prices have increased lately which does make it a fair bit more expensive than a comparable local rival.

Excellent food choice available and the service was quick although the restaurant was pretty full. It's good to have the freedom to take your own wine, as well as a good selection being available in house. A good evening at a very reasonable price.

Amazing experience with a such great customer service. Delicious food!!

Amazing place to go and to try a different type of cuisine. Excellent attention and accessible price

Wonderful resturant have been her numerous times, lovely staff, great food.

I ordered a takeaway judging by the reviews the restaurant seems better. We didn't get any bread with our babaganoush. Chopped potatoe slices were just frozen fries for £4.50

QUALITY service and Food was AMAZING, definitely a 5 star experience 😋

Not used to Levantine cuisine but my experience here made me realise how amazingly flavourful the food is! I'm so glad I've been introduced to these delicious dishes. :)

Love this place ! I can’t fault it . The food is so healthy and tasty. The staff are attentive , friendly and polite. I always notice the cleanliness of a restaurant and this place is spotless and it’s always nice to see proper table cloths on a table . My only complaint is …. It’s not in my hometown, Knutsford !! 😉

Lovely atmosphere food great and huge portions we definitely over ordered but will know for next time.

Very nice halal restaurant not far from Manchester Airport. The food that we ordered were all tasty. We finished everything! Highly recommended if you are arabic food fan or if u just wanna try for the 1st time.

Probably the most consistent and tasty Levantine cuisine in the Greater Manchester area. Very well priced, great staff, short wait time for food and as an Arab….. very authentic and delicious plates. Extensive menu and really you just can’t beat it. This is the real deal and it’s why we keep coming back.

We went as a family of four for a birthday lunch. It’s a lovely place. The menu is extensive. I dare you to find something not delicious. The Prosecco is a good price and the service is excellent. We had a variety of dishes: some...

Nice environment and services. However the food is not so satisfying.

Fiendly staff, nice prices and average food. They have a long menu, so just tried a couple of things, which in my opinion were average, special the simple ones like hummus and Baba ghanoush, which are far to be the best that I already tried. Nevertheless in that small town tis place is maybe the best choice

I would not come here if you are a single women. I was treated in the most offhand and insulting way by the waiters. I was with a mixed group, of married couples. We all noticed how the married women were treated very differently to...