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Comptoir Libanais Manchester

TLDR: Had the most wonderful time at Comptoir Libanais. Really impressed overall with the vibes, staff + food. I was there celebrating a birthday, and there was excellent service throughout, the food came out hot and fresh, and it was amazing. I even planned a little surprise birthday cake to come out, and it was executed perfectly. BIG shout out to Parker who sang Happy Birthday in the best way possible! ✨

Food: Highly recommend the mixed grill, if not, then the falafel wrap is a must. Alongside the main meal, a mezze sharing platter is a must (Baba ghanoush from here is my ultimate favourite). Baklava was lovely for a dessert (more on the very sweet side), but I think the mint tea stood out to me as a nice end to the meal.

Staff: Lovely staff! Again, massive shoutout to Parker, who was attentive, made great recommendations, explained things nicely and had a key attention to detail when bringing out the surprise cake. The other staff that came over were just as attentive and friendly which was impressive.

Price: I think for some, prices can seem a little higher than normal, however, I think for the portion size, the freshness that you get + the service, the price seems worth it. I would definitely pay again but only for a little celebration or a treat (if I can control myself and not go back again next week!).

Atmosphere: This is often overlooked but I think the venue of the restaurant is gorgeous. Absolutely stunning details, relating to the culture + heritage behind the restaurant and the food they serve. Really pretty for the aesthetic shots people want and love to take, and it never felt too overwhelming or rushed. Lovely.

We had a really quick pre-theatre dinner. The waitress was great, knowing we were short on time she rushed through our drinks and food. Though I noted the wait time for the Neighbouring table was very quick too. The service was excellent and the place itself is really atmospheric. The music was in-keeping with the aesthetic but not too loud, just right. The food… my word… it was delicious. Absolute 10/10. Will definitely revisit.

I had hours to kill for my flight so looked for a Lebanese restaurant in Manchester as I love this cuisine. The food was amazing! Fresh, high quality and cooked with care. The service was also excellent. Asking about allergies, explaining all the items on my mezze and just really attentive. The waitress Dwhani was so professional. I will
Definitely be back next time I’m in Manchester and have recommended it to all my friends there.

The venue itself was lovely, it really had a proper Lebanese feel, with lots of attention to detail and thought put into the design of the restaurant.

I ordered the chicken shawarma bowl, which was delicious, filling, and full of flavour. My partner had the meze platter for one, which she really enjoyed, and we shared the batata harra, these were especially good.

The bill came to around £45, but there was an automatic service charge of about 12.5% added. While the staff were friendly, I don’t feel the charge was justified. Service was quite slow even though the restaurant wasn’t busy – from taking our order, to bringing the bill, to forgetting our water. It was also difficult to get a waiter’s attention, which was frustrating. On top of that, they didn’t accept cash, which was a little inconvenient.

That said, the food was genuinely tasty, and I’d definitely come back again to try more from the menu. It’s just a shame that the service let down what was otherwise a really nice experience.

Good position, high quality food, with a great variety of meals to accommodate all dietary needs. Great tasty and delicious dishes at a fair sustainable price.
Wine and drinks menu with several options, including soft and alcohol free drinks.
Kind and professional personnel, capable of making you feel welcome and cared about with also suggestions and guidance in exploring the menu.
The owner and his staff make the difference, as you can feel their passion, their vibes and their attention in they taking care of all customers.
Highly recommended!

The meat in all of our restaurants comes from approved and certified halal suppliers. All our restaurants hold alcohol licenses.

Comptoir Libanais

Jafra Restaurant مطعم جفرا

Came for my evening meal tonight for the first time and wow, the food is unreal! I travelled 45 minutes and it was so worth it, the food is so fresh and made there infront of you on the grills, everything is seasoned well and the portion sizes are big, quick service, the staff are so friendly, warm and welcoming, nothing was too much bother for them, I got a table straight away and was seen to straight away, the atmosphere was really nice, the music was great, my main meal was lovely the chicken was cooked to perfection not dry at all, for dessert I got basbousa and wow it was unreal! The best thing I’ve ever had the flavours in it were amazing, the mint tea Is lovely too, everything is reasonably priced and well worth it, will definitely be back

We had a wonderful experience at Jafra, an authentic Palestinian–Arab restaurant. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the hospitality was excellent, and the staff were incredibly kind and attentive. The freshly baked breads were a highlight and really added to the experience.

We ordered the Maqluba with lamb, but unfortunately the dish didn’t meet our expectations. The aubergine consisted of only one small fried piece, and although we specifically ordered lamb lump meat, the meat we received was tough and definitely did not seem like lamb.

However, our lamb shank dish was excellent — the meat was tender, the rice was delicious, and the overall flavour was perfect.

For dessert, we had Arabic baklava served with mint tea, which was absolutely lovely and the perfect way to end the meal.

Overall, the restaurant is fantastic in terms of atmosphere, service, and presentation, and most of the food was excellent. If the Maqluba is improved, this place would easily be a five-star experience.

Fantastic restaurant serving freshly cooked Palestinian food of a high standard and with lovely warm service that is attentive and efficient.
We’ve eaten at many Middle Eastern restaurants and this is one the best we’ve been to.
The Knafeh is excellent and ends a wonderful meal. We also loved the freshly squeezed orange juice and strawberry, mango and pineapple smoothie! If only they had Palestinian ice cream!

Alhamdulillah, me and friends shared a platter for 4. The flavours were good. The sea bass was nicely presented and flavours were okay but a but had bones which is not ideal for everyone. The customer service was good. There was plenty of room. Thankyou

Visited Jafra Restaurant with my family (2 adults and 2 kids), and everything was exceptional. The food was delicious, the ambience was cozy, and the whole place carried that authentic Middle Eastern vibe.

The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming — they even treated us to complimentary cake and tea, which really made our day.

The location is easy to find, and overall the entire experience was smooth and enjoyable.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for great food and warm hospitality in Manchester.

Will definitely come back again!

Jafra

ALYEMEN ALSAEED Manchester مطعم اليمن السعيد مانشستر

Flawless experience from start to finish. They're open early to serve Breakfast, however, Lunch starts at 1pm. We showed up a little early and only found out when we asked for one of the mains. We had about an hour to kill and we were contemplating going elsewhere. We're glad we didn't as the food was both delightful and generous in size.

Before the food order arrived, we indulged in the complimentary Lamb Soup. It tasted similar to a Pakistani Lamb Stew, but there were some spices in there that I didn't recognise. Although different, it was very delicious.

As for the mains, we ordered the Mix Grill for one (with Chips) and the Half Al Faham Chicken with Rice. The Kebabs, Wings and Chicken Tikka pieces were exceptional. They weren't overly spicy, which was welcome as the taste of the meat really came through. The Al Faham Chicken and Rice shone with the Tomato sauce and Onions. The latter we were given free of charge (I asked for a separate plate after we had already ordered our food), which was a nice gesture. I know Onions are not an expensive item, but small gestures like that can make a big difference.

Service was warm (just like the Lamb Soup) and prices were extremely reasonable. The seating area is nice and cosy with some outdoor seating, if you're that way inclined.

This is now one of our favourite spots on Wilmslow Road, sharing that accolade with some of our other favourites like Walnut Persian and My Peshawar.

Superbly delicious food & my go to place everytime when I'm in Manchester for Arabian food. Writing this review after 3 visits & I've never been let down once. The taste & quality is consistent, large portions and excellent value for money.
On my last visit, it was just me with a table for one. But Sajad & Salah were very friendly and made me feel welcome in a restaurant almost full.
Highly recommend this place if you're looking for authentic middle Eastern food. 😊

allowed us to pay at the end, as we weren’t sure about how much we would eat and order desserts/tea. the 3dni/yemeni tea is amazing, and the kunafah was perfect. not overpoweringly sweet, but tasty as a desert.
special mention to Majid and the other team members for excellent service.

Really nice Arab food. Complementary soup which is always tasty especially in the cold winters, kept by the entrance. We always go for the same dishes. The nan bread is Krispy and very big. Service is great. A little rowdy for my liking but that’s subjective.

Delicious Yemeni food and amazing service.
Food was quickly prepared.
If you want to order a lamb shoulder, you need to pre-order

Alyemen Alsaeed

Habbibi - Manchester

My friend and I had dinner at Habbibi Manchester yesterday and it was absolutely amazing. The staff, the food, the welcoming atmosphere, the music, everything was perfect. We arrived a few minutes late but the staff were incredibly accommodating. Our waiter, Shimmy, was so nice and genuinely hilarious. He made the whole experience so much fun and really lit up the room. The restaurant’s aesthetic was beautiful as well, which added to the vibe. Overall, we had an amazing time and I’d definitely recommend Habbibi to anyone.

I have been eating here regularly since the end of 2024, but since the menu changed, it is not as good as before, especially the rib-eye, It lacks the smoky flavor it once had and is often overcooked after the menu changing, Some dishes that used to be good like sea bass or mushrooms on bread, many good dishes have been removed.
The newly added padron peppers taste different every time I order them. Sometimes they have sauce, sometimes not. I think it would be better no sauce. And ribeye, the quality of meat varies greatly, sometimes it is very good, sometimes it is not that good.(most of the time is good though)

There are also mushroom sauce and chimichurri sauce. I personally don’t like the taste of black truffle in mushroom sauce. The mushroom sauce before was good enough. The chimichurri sauce today may have too much lemon or vinegar?(I’m not sure) which is a little different from usual. I think the previous one tasted better, and there has a little bit smoky taste in chimichurri before.

From my personal point of view, if a restaurant wants to retain long-term diners, it needs to maintain consistency. Only by innovating on the basis of consistency can it attract more customers.

But in general, this is a great restaurant where you can taste the food culture of different regions from the taste of the food. This is the first time I have experienced the team's goal in formulating the menu to allow guests to experience different regional cultures.

We visited last month with the first table 50% off deal. We tried a few different dishes and each one was delicious.  We had the Muhammad with haloumi, oadron peppers, octopus with roast potatoes, bread and flat iron steak. Every thing was delicious, service was attentive, friendly and helpful. The atmosphere was great and welcoming. I highly recommend it.

As you walk towards habibbi you notice the lit front where a flame burns which gives you an inviting warmth be nice to have both on. Front of staff are so welcoming and friendly, entering the place did have to wait as the lady was not there it would be nice to have something to bring to the attention of staff that customers have arrived. Seated in a beautiful booth overlooking the restaurant such a classy look, everything was clean and crisp. Given the menus and time to select what we wanted to eat. It would be nice if the server interacted with us to let us know what selection there is on the menu. We didn’t have much interaction with the server and it would be nice to be shown to different areas of places. We wanted to go to the terrace(side outdoor seating) told twice as we asked about where, wanted to do Shisha and have our hot drinks and deserts on the terrace, given directions instead of taken. Little things that makes the service charge worth paying as it’s about 12%.

We ordered a lamb and chicken main. Portions were small especially the chicken option and lacked a kick. Lamb needs some option of gravy or something as although it fell off the bone, needed some gravy to bring it to life. We did find ourselves hungry after, honestly speaking. Food definitely needs some innovation and brings a sizzle to it, as it lacked that edge or kick that calls you back.

I think because we were hungry the deserts also felt small. Deserts were delicious and cannot fault it honestly. Server did forget my hot drink so had to prompt if he put it through. Again had to ask for some sugars. Server did ensure he recommended shisha flavours and asked if everything was good. Overall lovely evening hope above can be taken into account to improve further the lovely place and staff it is and hope to see it through the reviews.

Generally, a good experience - we ordered the bang bang chicken for starters ( which was real tasty).

However, the lamb cutlets we ordered for the main, didn’t really have much going on with it. No real flavour to it and not worth the price tag.

Abit of seasoning to the lamb would have been nice. Staff were real friendly.

10 Best restaurants for Arab in Manchester

Halal Arab in Manchester