Manchester is a major city in the northwest of England with a rich industrial heritage. The central areas boast many Halal options which cater to the local Muslim community.

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List of the 10 best Halal places to eat Mediterranean in Manchester

10 Best restaurants for Mediterranean in Manchester

Istanblue Royton

This place is an absolute meat lovers paradise (Not for the lack of a tasty veg option). Most of us opted for the mix grill and we were all thoroughly impressed with everything that came out.

The steak was a favourite and we couldn't get enough of the lavash we had with our starters. I opted for the chicken wings for starters and was surprised at how delicious and tender they were. Compliments to the chef. The cocktails went down well with the ladies in our group too.

The service was brilliant, both waitresses and the gentleman on the bar (presumably the owner but I didn't think to ask) were lovely. Genuine service with a smile from all. Everything was brought out quickly and we were attended to quickly if we needed drinks.

It wasn't busy when we booked which gave us chance to take in the rather lovely atmosphere of the place, a kind of classy Mediterranean vibe. Even the birthday tune they sang was Turkish themed and a little bit manic which definitely made it fun to join in with.

All in all, I wholeheartedly recommend Istanblue and I'd definitely like to dine there again in future. 10/10

Came for a 70th birthday party, booking was very accommodating to requests (birthday cake, decorations etc). Was really taken back by the amount of care and service the staff took on our meal, and hospitality.

Portions are great, but taste is even greater. Easy to have eyes bigger than your belly! Beware!

As a treat though, fantastic food, great atmosphere, fantastic friendly staff and thoroughly enjoyable!

Kudos!

The staff were amazing and restaurant was well presented! Great service and Having heard of the place being awarded for having the best kebab, I was eager to try it. We ordered the VIP mixed grill for 2 for £55 and there was a couple of items which was decent but honestly mostly tasted the same and wasn’t impressed overall! Felt disappointed to have travelled 22 miles and being let down by the kebab! The people did give us complimentary hummus and bread along with dates to open our fast which was a great touch but unfortunately was disappointed with the food

Great Turkish restaurant. Really well done decor with a lovely atmosphere,food is always amazing, I would definitely recommend the sharing platter.

I wish to thank everyone involved in the preparation and presentation of our meal on Sunday evening. It was exceptional in every way and added so much to our enjoyment of what was a double birthday celebration.

Please pass on my special thanks to all concerned.

We will certainly be coming again and we will have no hesitation in recommending you to all our friends

The only thing on our menu that is not Halal is the childrens chicken strips.

Loona Restaurant

Service? Impeccable. So attentive, fast and genuinely interested in how our food was, and if we were OK and if we needed anything. Food? Outstanding. Fast, fresh and tasted incredible. Can’t wait to go back.

Went for my Dads birthday, waited 50 minutes for food, food came and half the food was cold or barely warm, my “perfectly cooked” lamb chops was like chewing through a brick, I ordered Chips and got rice, my dad ordered rice and got chips, the lady tried to solve it and in between was shouted at multiple time about us even though it wasn’t her fault it was the terrible chefs fault. The food that was warm, the chicken wings were terrible, the prawns were over cooked and the lamb was over cooked! Awful experience considering the price after most the meals were taken off was still nearly £80. Waitresses were more than helpful to try to resolve the situation and looked like they were doing the best of  a bad situation.

Great authentic food and flavor. Friendly staff and a good atmosphere.

I went to this family run restaurant for food and shisha on a weekday evening around 9pm. I received excellent service from all the staff. The shisha was good and very good price at £15. I had the falafel board which was more than enough for one person (great chips!) and the food arrived hot and was fresh. The coals were changed frequently without needing to request them. I would definitely recommend and go again when in the area.

Love it And the staff they are great and food amazing super star.

Loona

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Comptoir Libanais

We visited yesterday for our friend's birthday and had a fabulous experience. All of the food we had was delicious - fresh, tasty ingredients and really generous portions. The real highlight, though, was the service - our waiter (we didn't get his name, unfortunately, but he told us he was from Brazil!) was friendly, attentive and couldn't do enough for us. He pulled out all the stops to ensure our friend celebrated her birthday in style and he really made our night. We will definitely return and recommend to others.

Wow what can I say... beautiful atmosphere and super tasty food. We called this morning to see whether the restaurant could accommodate a last minute request for a table of 10. After moving around a few tables we were told we could sit together and dine. Marta was so lovely and thoughtful, we had 4 young children and she specifically took our order quickly to ensure we received food in a timely manner. We will definitely be back here again. We ordered a range of dishes and each one was different and tasty. Thank you for a lovely evening!

We were a walk in group of six diners who wanted lunch and were attracted by the decor and outside menu. The staff were friendly and were able to seat us immediately.  The food was delicious, reasonably priced (for a city center) and catered well for the two vegetarians in our party. While the venue seemed clean and the decor was fun, the only tiny negative was having two of the three cubicles in the ladies toilets out of action which caused a queue even for the five females in our party who all went in together. A pleasant experience which added to a nice day out.

Unacceptable service! The  waiter was on another planet as in spaced out. We asked for a condiment to be brought and it never arrived, we asked for the bill and it didn't arrive. The reason for this? a group of his friends arrived and he was distracted with them. This group of friends sat with their feet up on the chairs too. They weren't eating. There was myself and my GF and a table of 4 when we arrived so quite quiet. The menu was not adaptable to our dietary requirements when asked although an alternative was given which was appreciated.
The food was poor and appeared it had been kept warm all day which tasted stale this was mainly the roast fennel.
I had the fish which was flavour some. The pickled veg was delicious.
Diabolical service and poor quality reheated food put me off and will not return again.

Sat outside enjoying the cool breeze on a hot day. Very friendly staff. Turkish beer was very nice. I had the most wonderful chicken wrap on salad with chick peas and hummus.
Interesting flavours. Check the interiors with fabulous decorations. Prices are good for the district

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

Cafe Plus, Denton

My family of three had a quick and pleasant lunch. The food arrived promptly and was delicious and well-prepared. Our son enjoyed his children's meal, which he found simple yet tasty. The prices were reasonable. We appreciated the pleasant and comfortable atmosphere.  There is a 5% service charge. However, the coffee was rather expensive; different milk and syrup each cost an additional £0.75.

Not sure why it's taken me this long to review Cafe Plus, especially being so local to us. But if you haven't been, then you're definitely missing out.

Visited here for breakfast and lunch on a number of occasions with family.  And the staff have always been really friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is relaxed and serene.  No pressure or rushing guests so you can really relax.

Now on to the food!! The Turkish breakfast 😋 has been consistent every time,  while it may seem expensive it's definitely worth a try.

The English breakfast is a large portion, infact all the meals are.

The dessert is also delicious, maybe a bit too sweet for some.  With the kids, I should have ordered desserts after the mains, as it was a bit too much food/dessert to finish 😅

I'm sure we'll be back for more, definitely need to try the Turkish dessert next time!!

I had a wonderful experience at this café! The atmosphere was cozy , and the food was absolutely delicious—everything was fresh,, and prepared perfectly. What made the visit even better was Celine, our waitress. She was incredibly sweet, attentive, and helpful, making sure we had everything we needed and always with a warm smile. Her exceptional service truly made our morning. I’ll definitely be coming back soon. Highly recommend!

These guys have it spot on!
Warm welcome, super chilled atmosphere, comfy seats, quick service and lovely attentive staff.
Food was tasty and made well, really decent portions. Only wish I had time for a coffee as it also smelt great!

Really glad to see places like this open in the area so went along to give some support and get some grub.

The place is nice and bright inside, there’s probably a few jobs to finish off in the place but it’s a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. If I could be critical the music - which was non descript piano jazz - was a bit too loud.

The menu looks like there’s lots to choose from no matter if you’re  a veggie or not, and there’s also a few specials so keep an eye on the boards too. Drinks menu is good, looks like they do Turkish coffee so if you like a strong brew this will be for you.

I had a nice wrap and the Missus a salad - the portions were big and the food was really nice too. There’s a lot on the menu I would have like to try too so looking forwards to going back there. Price was reasonable too so can’t complain at all!

Cafe Plus

Bayrock Moments

Ordered from here to a hotel yesterday never had a problem. Today I ordered the same food, but for some reason I had no signal in my hotel. Had a phone call from the shop said I declined the call? Wtf. No I never, I was on my phone the whole time. Was told the driver tried to deliver to me, but I was literally sitting in the hotel reception the whole time and they never showed up. Was on the road outside, all u had to do was come to the hotel? Said they won’t be returning or giving me my order so what, £22 wasted on food which was not delivered. What a joke. Shame cos the Mac and Cheese I got last time was banging

Food was cold, burnt and late. Mac n cheese had barely any sauce on it.  Icecream was melted. Would not recommend

Amazing place! JUST WOWWW!! definitely one of my favourite takeaways. Wide verity of different foods and desserts😍 must recommend the Tennessee Chik’n burger and the uptown platter. Full of flavours!!

Just ordered the Tennessee chicken burger and the smash burger wow so flavourful and amazing definitely recommend 10/10

Loved the food from here. Loads to choose from. Delivery took abit long since i live quite far but if your close I recommend eating here!

Habbibi - Manchester

My family and I came here to celebrate my sister’s birthday last night and we were so impressed by everything. It was our first time visiting and we travelled from Blackpool, Accrington & Birmingham and it was most definitely worth the travel to come here!

Our main server was Timur and he was incredible! We were a table of 9 and kept Timur busy with our multiple drink orders and questions, but he was so hospitable and patient with us. Absolutely quality service and an asset to the team! We had other servers come to our table as well to bring drinks, etc and everyone was so lovely and warm.

The atmosphere was brilliant from the moment we walked in and the restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and feels really luxurious.

The food was outstanding! A few of us had lamb cutlets, Irish wagyu, dynamite prawns, and various other dishes and every single one of us loved every bite. The food has so much flavour and was beautifully presented.

Thank you so much for helping make my sister’s birthday so special and for providing us with amazing service and incredible food. It’ll be a night we never forget!

Visited Habbibi today and had an absolutely fantastic experience! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, vibrant, and full of energy. The decor and lighting set the perfect mood, and the live DJ added a great vibe throughout the evening.

The food was excellent – generous portion sizes, beautifully presented, and packed with flavour. Each dish brought something different to the table, though I did find the menu could benefit from a bit more variety. That said, what was on offer was well-executed and satisfying.

The staff were incredible – welcoming, friendly, and genuinely professional. A real highlight was the magician (Rod Hande) who performed some brilliant tricks at our table while we waited for our food, which made the experience even more memorable.

All in all, Habbibi is definitely worth a visit for its atmosphere, great service, and flavourful food. I’ll definitely be back!

Honest review - visited a few months back - staff were attentive.
Atmosphere was great.
Starters - mushroom mezze, dynamite prawns and chicken bang bang and houmous. Brilliant starters.
Mains - Sumac roasted chicken - great taste.
Portion size was decent. Definitely need a starter to feel satisfied with this particular dish’s portion.
Desserts were disappointing, purely because the dessert we intended to order was out of stock. And they had very basic cheesecake.
Would rate it at 3 stars due to disappointment in dessert but the starters make up for it.

Clean cutlery, clean tables, everything seemed sanitary.

I and my partner had a fantastic experience at the restaurant, made even better by the exceptional service from Alex. From the moment we arrived, Alex was incredibly welcoming, gentle in manner, and radiated a vibrant energy that made us feel right at home. He was attentive without being intrusive, ensuring our needs were met throughout the meal with genuine warmth and professionalism. His knowledge of the menu was impressive, and his recommendations were spot-on. It’s rare to find service that feels both effortless and sincere, but Alex truly delivered. He added a personal touch that elevated our entire dining experience. Highly recommended!

I visited on February 14 for Valentine’s Day and my birthday. The environment was calm but quite dark, so we struggled to take pictures of the surroundings or even ourselves.

The food was from the Valentine’s Day menu, and for starters, I had the lamb cutlet, which was absolutely amazing. For the main, we ordered a sharing platter, which was okay, though it didn’t feel like there was enough to share. The cocktail, unfortunately, wasn’t great—I’m not sure of the name, as I can’t remember, but it wasn’t what we expected.

We had also requested wine, but I don’t think the waiter took note of our request, so by the time we flagged down another waiter, we were almost ready to leave. When we arrived, we waited for over 20 minutes without anyone approaching us. We ended up calling someone over, and even then, they promised to get help, but there were delays in getting back to us.

On a positive note, the environment is lovely. The DJ played great music, the atmosphere was aesthetically pleasing, and the washroom would make for nice pictures.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t a fan of the dessert because I don’t like raspberries, and that was the only option on the menu that day.

Overall, I’d recommend this place for a casual catch-up or a fancy dinner, but I would suggest improving the service.

Olive & Thyme

food - great and super tasteful and well cooked. we ordered some appetisers, the mixed grill and the mixed seafood grill/plate. it was realy good and we filled ourselves too much for dessert. that saffron rice was so good.

service - good but can be sorta slow? the food came pretty quick and we didnt have to wait too long. drinks arrived after appetisers which was a little strange but oh wells. no complaints about the staff tho.

atmosphere - really nice and pretty. they have a sort of balcony seating which is decorated beautifully. however there was a big group so the place was a little noisy but no fault of the restaurant.

overall, really great place and food was amazing. will return again

My daughter and I had a great Sunday night supper here. The menu was extensive for vegetarians and the service was great. The food was tasty and really fresh ingredients had been used. Will be back for sure

We had dinner as a group of friends and everything was great! Service was on point, everyone was so attentive and the food was authentic Turkish so it tasted great (coming from a Turkish person)! Highly reccomend their lahmacun and lentil soup! Good for special occasions! A little side note, their bathroom is also spotless which means their kitchen probably meets and even exceeds hygenic expectations! Keep it up guys and thank you!

Brought my friend here, it was her first time. We ordered starters of falafel, hummus & olives. Main course was grilled lamp chops & lamb shank was delicious! The meat fell off the bone, generous portions, everything was gorgeous! Staff were friendly & attentive & if you’ve been here before, we’d highly recommend it. Forgot to mention, we had a mojito local & alcoholic iced tea. Cannot wait to return!

Me and my family would like to say a Special thank you to all of Olive and Thymes team for working closely with us t arrange an amazing 50th birthday celebration for my Big sisters at your restaurant. Olive anf Thymes is my sisters favourite restaurant so she wanted her Special day to be held with you all.

Thank you for setting out the tables for us and supporting us with the extra personalised trimming we wanted to make like balloons, serviettes and sweets. We appreciate the extra time you reserved for us to stay longer that was so kind of you.

We couldn't have done it without all of your incredible planning from our booking right the way through to the the end of our event.

We had a warm welcome from you all, very high standard of professionalism, excellent communication and all our guest loved the venue and the food was delicious.

Excellent service on food by your staff. All the food was well presented and all our guest gave excellent compliments on all the dishes tasted amazing and high quality.

I highly recommend booking Olive and Thymes for all special event. There was large variety of food choices on the menu, large portions sizes and value for money. Good size restaurant housed our party of 30 guests.

My Sister loved her day.

Thank you all so much and look forward to joining you again xx

10 Best restaurants for Mediterranean in Manchester

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