The best restaurants in Wilmslow Road

One of the most popular Curry Mile restaurants is Mughli Charcoal Pit. This spacious restaurant is decorated with Indian posters and neutral colours. It's a tempting menu of tapas-style dishes including Punjabi poutine, lamb chops, curries, and the famous Bombay-style toasted sandwich. Big groups are welcome here, with special menus available.

Shere Khan opened in 1987, making it one of the oldest Indian restaurants in the Curry Mile. The restaurant is spacious and colourful, offering eating-in, takeaways, and catering. Start a meal with something like samosas or chicken tikka, followed by chargrilled meat, biryani, or a curry - options range from mild dhansak to spicy madras.

MyLahore gets recognition for its vibrant British-Asian fusion food. The menu is entirely halal and includes distinctive dishes like stuffed mushrooms, pakoras, biryani, curries, and stir-fries. Catering and delivery of uncooked food is also available here. The restaurant space is also bold and modern, with interiors that catch the eye.

Award-winning Indian cuisine is served at Ziya Restaurant. The setting is straightforward here whilst the food is both vibrant and authentic. A large menu of classic Indian recipes is available – you'll find vegetarian dishes alongside meat and fish, a broad choice of curries, and all the traditional sides. Creative original cocktails and wine are also served.

Sanam is the oldest curry house in Rusholme and was here even before the Curry Mile was. The dining space looks grand but the atmosphere is friendly; banqueting facilities are available here as well. The menu features a diverse selection of classic and signature curries, plus biryanis and Tandoori dishes. This place also does celebration cakes.

Mussarat's Restaurant combines Asian and British flavours to create an exciting modern menu. Start a meal with samosas, pakoras, or chicken wings, followed by varied main courses with Punjabi, Cantonese, and Italian influences. There's something for everyone on this diverse menu. The restaurant is smart and atmospheric, but also does takeaways.

Middle Eastern restaurant Jaffa has a big reputation for its fatayer pastries. You can try one with a range of fillings including spinach, chicken, and spicy lamb. Other dishes are served too like mezze, salads, and shawarma. This popular restaurant is low-key and humble, offering relaxed counter service and with a fuss-free dining area.

Logma specialises in Persian and Mediterranean grilling, serving food in a luxe and lively environment. It's known in particular for the wide range of kebabs on offer, plus chargrilled meats and traditional Persian recipes. Family platters and meals for children are also available here. Non-alcoholic drinks are served, including colourful mocktails.

Well-established restaurant Al-Madina is a halal venue serving curries and other Indian dishes. There's a big choice of curries as well as samosas and pakoras, kebabs, biryani, and some Western alternatives like burgers. This humble restaurant is known for large portions. Eat in this down-to-earth setting or get a takeaway meal.

There are a few branches of Chit 'N' Chaat in Manchester, including one in Wilmslow Road. This modern Indian restaurant serves street food from all over India like chaat, dosas, vada pav, and Indo-Chinese dishes. Food is halal and there are gluten-free and vegan options. The vibrant venue features wood panelling, neon, and industrial touches.

Afghan cuisine is served at Al Safa. This restaurant is low-key, offering eating-in and takeaways. Charcoal grilling is a speciality here, and on the menu you'll find dishes like roast chicken, kebabs, and food cooked in the Tandoor. Burgers and platters for groups are available too. This fresh and affordable food offers great value for money.

Sadaf is an unassuming Afghan restaurant that's popular for takeaways as well as eating-in. The restaurant is simple and offers warm and friendly service. Authentic and affordable food is available here such as kebabs, grilled chicken, and burgers. The reasonable prices and flavoursome food make this spot a popular option in the area.

At Bardez you can sample authentic Indian recipes that are packed with flavour. The restaurant also offers catering. It's decorated with icy colours and contemporary style. The diverse choices on the menu include chaat, curries, biryani, and Indo-Chinese dishes. There are plenty of vegetarian options too. A broad range of drinks are served, including original cocktails.

Sultanahmet Grill gets its name from a neighbourhood in Istanbul and brings authentic Turkish flavours to Wilmslow Road. Takeaways are available but you can also eat in the cosy and simple dining area. Vibrant traditional dishes are served here, including kofte made to a recipe from the 1920s. Kebabs, pides, and children's meals are available too.

At Jafra Restaurant you can try out Middle Eastern and Palestinian dishes. The restaurant is casual with a welcoming atmosphere and a well-lit sign outside to attract hungry diners. Classic homemade dishes are available here like mezze and kebabs. Middle Eastern and Arabic breads, pastries, and desserts are also on the menu.

Head to Walnut Persian Restaurant for Iranian cuisine in Wilmslow Road. Traditional dishes packed with authentic flavour are on the menu here – expect kebabs, rice dishes, and classic Persian desserts. It's not only the food that makes this place stand out. The restaurant is known for its warm hospitality that makes new guests feel like old friends.

Restaurant Nur Malaysia specialises in authentic and traditional Malaysian food, serving a menu that's 100% halal. Some of the vibrant recipes you can try here include satay skewers, roti canai, nasi goreng, and Malaysian curries. This low-key restaurant has a simple and comfortable space for eating-in but you can also get takeaways.

Diners can sample authentic Middle Eastern recipes in colourful surroundings at Slemani. This relaxed restaurant is lit up with a large sign outside and has a vibrant interior with comfortable booths. Kurdish food is a speciality here, with a menu featuring dishes like biryani, shawarma, chargrilled specialities, and mezze plates. Takeaways are also available from the restaurant.

One of the Curry Mile's top kebabs shops is Kobeda Place, dishing up a straightforward menu of tempting kebabs and rice dishes in a setting that's friendly and free from pretensions. There are indoor and outdoor tables but it's popular for takeaways too. Generous portions of delicious food are served here.

Jilani's opened in 2013 and is a modern and friendly restaurant that serves an eclectic menu of halal food - there's something for everyone. Options include savoury pancakes, burgers, paninis, and grilled dishes like chicken or paneer tikka. There are also lots of desserts, including Arabic and Indian sweets. Big groups are welcome.

Ariana serves Persian food in Wilmslow Road. A variety of authentic dishes like kebabs, stews, and grilled dishes are available, including veggie options. Portions are generous and the service is warm and attentive. The compact dining area is enhanced with traditional decor to create an atmospheric setting.

Not to be confused with the news network, Manchester's Al Jazeera is a popular Middle Eastern restaurant in the Curry Mile. It's an understated local restaurant that has relaxed counter service and a friendly atmosphere. Here you'll get generous portions of authentic food like grilled meat and fish and Tandoori dishes. Everything served here is halal.

Turkish food is served at Antalya Café, which offers dining-in and takeaways. The venue is bustling and offers indoor and outdoor tables, plus shisha. The juicy kebabs served here are particularly popular but you can also try fish dishes and traditional desserts. The restaurant serves an array of alcohol-free drinks, including mocktails.

Halal Indian food is served at Saajan, an unpretentious curry house that's popular for takeaways. This bright establishment also has space for eating-in. On the menu there are curries from the mildest to the most fiery, plus biryani, kebabs, and burgers. Asian desserts and non-alcoholic drinks are also available here.

Try Afghan Cuisine if you're looking for an authentic taste of food from Afghanistan. The restaurant is modern and has indoor and outdoor seating, plus takeaways are available. The straightforward and budget-friendly menu features kebabs, stews, and burgers. This venue is recognised for its sizeable portions and warm atmosphere.

Rusholme Chippy is a well-established spot serving some of the most in-demand kebabs in Wilmslow Road. It's been a fixture for decades, dishing up hearty portions of kebabs, wraps, and burgers, and is known for kobeda in particular. The venue itself is down-to-earth and low-key.