Address: 135 Cheetham Hill Rd, Cheetham Hill, Manchester M8 8LY, United Kingdom
Phone: +441618325383
Rating: 4.6
based on 199 reviews.
Food Quality and Taste
Pros:
"The halloumis were the best we had ever tried."
"The chicken was just so juicy."
"The lamb just fell off the bone and the rice was so good."
"The meat served was tasty and succulent."
"The grilled meat was the most succulent tasty meat I have ever tasted."
"The koobideh and chicken were both soft, moist and brimming with flavour."
"Meat was very tender, juice and with full of its own taste."
"The chicken tikka in particular is in a league of its own."
Cons:
"The food itself is a bit basic when eaten on its own, in terms of its taste profile."
"The fesenjoon was extremely bitter and I wasn’t able to finish it."
"The meat didn’t taste fresh at all, as a pro meat-eater I could tell this one was re-heated."
"One of the dish had burnt taste but we couldn't be asked to have returned or complained."
"For rice comes with crispy part (tahdig) you should wait 20 to 25 minutes which was annoying me."
"The koobideh was not fresh at all, especially the koobideh kebab it was smelly."
"The fesenjoon wasn’t taste good and the drink was warm as well."
"Very ordinary restaurant for the price you pay... Food is okay, not notably good."
Service and Staff
Pros:
"Excellent service by the waiters and waitresses."
"The staff was very welcoming and friendly."
"Service was impeccable, though some staff do struggle with English, so please be patient with them."
"The lovely waitress moved us to the back area as it was busy at the front."
"The staff are really helpful, honest and friendly."
"Staff made us feel very comfortable & served us food with warmth."
"The staff were very polite and attentive."
"The customer service by Sam at Darbar was spectacular."
Cons:
"My only suggestion is if rice can be cooked with saffron flavour."
"Poor customer service. Waiter came and said we are busy no management involvement & we have to leave."
"Inside was cold, food was cold and tasteless, serving terrible and staff unfriendly."
"Constantly disregarded small requests such as 'can we have some chilli sauce' or 'is it possible to have a knife?'."
"The fact that the sign hasn’t been changed from 'Mediterranean cuisine' is a pity."
"Terrible kitchen staff, they were constantly making wired noises."
"The food was so nice but that 1 waiter was so rude and show no respect to customers."
"The staff was very unwelcoming. It felt very intimidating."
Ambiance and Decor
Pros:
"The interior is cozy and full of beautiful cultural designs."
"Welcoming decor and great atmosphere!"
"The ambiance of the restaurant added to the overall experience, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere."
"The lovely restaurant. The staff are really helpful, honest and friendly."
"I really enjoy eating in this Iranian restaurant. This place is so cozy."
"Very nice, high-quality Iranian cousins. We had kashk-e-bademjoon with freshly-baked naan."
"The restaurant had nice decor and atmosphere."
"Cozy restaurant makes you feel like you’re at home - your Persian home."
Cons:
"It's not the nicest looking place from the outside, it's pleasant inside."
"The restaurant is registered for eat out to help out scheme on the government website and they are on the list, that's why I went there today to use it but surprisingly I've been told there has been a mistake and they never registered for this scheme."
"This was the place we used to go often if we fancied Persian food and never was disappointed, but unfortunately in our recent visit we were very disappointed and unsatisfied."
"Although a little out of the way I will definitely be making this my go-to Iranian restaurant."
"Just came in and was immediately greeted with very bad attitude and unprofessionalism."
"Food was perfect and I really enjoyed. The venue is placed on Cheetham Hill Rd."
"Gorgeous place, with significant staff and delicious food."
"The restaurant is a little weird with the entrance but it's not hard to find."
Portion Size and Value
Pros:
"Did I mention about the size and portion? Omg, they have doubled up the portion since I last came."
"The portion sizes were big and well presented."
"Price might seem a little steep for the meats but the portion sizes will shut you right up!"
"Food has always been great and the service. The bread with the hummus starter has been slightly crispy on 2 occasions, needs to be softer and maybe 1 extra piece of bread as 2 isn’t enough for the hummus portion."
"Excellent value. Friendly staff. Wide choice of genuinely authentic Persian cuisine."
"The food was seasoned extremely well and everything was full of flavour."
"Food is fabulous, great portion sizes, well priced and the meat is excellent quality."
"The best Persian restaurant in Manchester. Good portion. The staff were really friendly and made sure you got looked well after."
Cons:
"I was so full that I couldn’t try Persian ice cream."
"The food itself was fairly priced and the portions for the main meal were really good and extremely filling."
"The sitting spaces are alright, nothing outstanding or worth commenting on."
"The fact that the sign hasn’t been changed from 'Mediterranean cuisine' is a pity, and goes to show how lacking in pride for their own heritage the owner is."
"Constantly raising prices, quality is low and very inconsistent."
"One of the best restaurants in Manchester, the rice with zershome, lamb ribs, and kobidah is awesome... Highly recommended"
"Having dinner at Darbar restaurant, Cheetham Hill road. Enjoying dinner with my wife & friend."
"Came here yesterday for the first time with my mrs, had an amazing experience."