Jafra Manchester

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!

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!