Habbibi - Manchester

Beautiful venue with great service, but overpriced for what you get I celebrated my birthday at Habbibi with my sister and friends. The interior design is absolutely beautiful — very aesthetic and perfect for special occasions. The service was also lovely. The staff were kind, attentive, and respectful throughout the night. I brought my own cake and asked not to have a big celebration, and they kindly just served it for us without making a fuss, which I really appreciated. Food-wise, the steak was amazing — cooked to absolute perfection. However, the rest of the food was decent at best. We tried the bang bang prawns and hot honey-glazed wings, but the portions were very small for the price. Overall, I’d say the menu is quite overpriced considering the taste and portion sizes. One major point to flag: I have a nut allergy, and when I mentioned it, the staff told me that while they could remove visible nuts from dishes, the kitchen does not guarantee anything is nut-free due to cross-contamination. For example, I ordered the capsah rice, which contains cashews, and they simply removed the cashews — but obviously, for anyone with a severe allergy, that’s not safe. Thankfully mine is mild and cross-contamination doesn’t affect me, but I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant to anyone with a serious nut allergy. Overall, it was a nice experience in terms of vibe and staff, but the food wasn’t wow, and for the high price, I personally wouldn’t return.

Definitely five stars from me! The customer service was wonderful right from the reception, and our waiter Alex was so professional yet warm and attentive. The ambience had such a welcoming vibe, and the meals came right on time and tasted absolutely delicious.