For a city once known as 'Cottonopolis' it's not surprising that there's many Indian restaurants in Manchester and the surrounding mill towns.
Whilst the bright neon lit Rusholme, or 'The Curry Mile' as it is better known, is celebrated as being one of the biggest collection of curry houses in the whole of Europe, the city centre itself also boasts some of the best Indian restaurants in Manchester.
Whether you're looking for fine dining Indian restaurants, bargain buffets, tradtional Halal cuisine or just a late night curry house, there are many Indian restaurants in Manchester to suit everybody's requirements.
Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Tandoori and Punjabi, Lahore, Bengali, Nepalese and Mughlai, traditional Indian and Anglo-Asian, Manchester has it all.
Stylish time-honoured family restaurant & charcoal pit on the Curry Mile that serves authentic Mughlai-cuisine from the northern regions of India and Pakistan. The menu focuses on freshly prepared traditional and contemporary dishes and features an extensive range of vegetarian, meat and sea-food dishes. Open until 1am during the week and 2am at weekends.
The out-of-this-world £4.5 million Thai influenced Asian fusion restaurant near the City Of Manchester Stadium, just 10 mins taxi ride from Piccadilly Station, is the most spectacular restaurant and bar to have ever opened in Manchester! It presents an array of authentic Royal Thai cuisine and Majestic Indian dishes with specific Indian set menus
The plush £1million Indian restaurant just off Oxford Road and close to the Palace Theatre boasts an amazing menu which includes incredible fish dishes, chargrilled steaks & burgers, vegetarian options and many healthy choices. Taking influences from Pakistan, India and North Africa, there's Punjab, Lahore, Deli and Mughlai specialities as well as Egyptian Shishas.
Popular informal family-friendly curry house at the start of the Curry Mile in Rusholme. Specialising in sizzlers and Pakistani cuisine. Former National Curry Chef Award winner. Takeaway delivery is also available. Open until 1am during the week and 3am at weekends.
The biggest world buffet in Europe, which serves up to a whopping 700 guests at any one time. Located on Deansgate near the MEN Arena and the shops, this plush restaurant opened in May 2011 offering over 300 freshly made dishes from around the world that include Indian, Thai, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Cajun, Mediterranean, Tex Mex, English and more
Glamorous modern Indian restaurant inside the Great Northern Tower, next to MICC, Manchester Central, The Opera House and Bridgewater Hall. The menu incorporates both traditional classic flavours and original dishes that apply Eastern flavours with a Western twist
Family ran traditional Indian restaurant on Portland Street, just around the corner from the Palace Theatre, Bridgewater Hall, Town Hall, Chinatown and Gay Village. Whether your taste is for English or Indian dishes, or for a combination of the two, the carefully created menu and quality cuisine is sure to surprise and delight, as will the fantastic pre-theatre offers.
Quality Indian restaurant on Deansgate in the city centre from Rusholme's famous Lal Qila. Specialising in sizzling Karahi dishes, served in a small copper pot, the menu features many signature dishes alongside traditional and classic curries. Just a short walk from the Bridgewater Hall, Opera House and Manchester Central.
Huge multi-million pound Indian buffet restaurant and banquet hall on the outskirts of the city centre, just a few minutes walk from the MEN Arena. Free secure parking and a menu consisting of over 50 dishes with others cooked to order complement a separate plush banqueting hall. 100% Halal and no alcohol policy
Arguably the most famous Indian restaurant in Manchester and the first of its kind on what was later to become the famous Curry Mile. The legendary Rusholme restaurant opened its doors in 1987 and has continued to pioneer by combining a modern design with traditional Indian cuisine whilst also growing into a national chain.