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The 15 Best Curry Houses in Manchester

Last updated 6 March 2026
92 total businesses
Avg 4.9★ rating
Manchester

Manchester's Curry Mile on Wilmslow Road in Rusholme has been a culinary landmark since the 1980s, making it one of the most famous stretches of Asian restaurants in Europe. While the area has evolved over the years — with Middle Eastern and Turkish restaurants joining the mix — the core of authentic South Asian dining remains strong.

Beyond the Curry Mile, Manchester's curry scene has spread across the city. Longsight, Levenshulme, and Cheetham Hill all offer excellent South Asian dining. The Northern Quarter and city centre have seen a wave of modern Indian restaurants putting contemporary spins on classic dishes.

Our guide covers the best curry houses across all of Manchester, from traditional Pakistani and Kashmiri restaurants to modern Indian fine dining. All restaurants are rated by real customers on The Desi Directory.

The ranked list

#1
Desi dhaba - Cafes in Manchester
5.00

Food producer

Manchester, M12 6DX
#2
Street Food Kitchen by eastZeast - Takeaways in Manchester

Indian takeaway

Manchester, M3 5AL
#3
Pehlwan original lahori ice bar - Pakistani Restaurants in Manchester

Pehlwan original lahori ice bar

Pakistani Restaurants
5.0(5)

Pakistani restaurant

Manchester, M14 5AL
Halal
#4
Puffwala - Street Food in Manchester

Puffwala

Street Food
4.90

Indian restaurant

Manchester, OL6 7DF
#5
Original Lahori Taste - Pakistani Restaurants in Manchester

Original Lahori Taste

Pakistani Restaurants
4.9(4)

Restaurant

Manchester, M8 9LE
Halal
#7
Byapok - Bangladeshi Restaurants in Manchester

Byapok

Bangladeshi Restaurants
4.9(4)

Indian takeaway

Manchester, M12 6FA
Halal
#8
Nanh desi kitchen - Cafes in Manchester

Pakistani restaurant

Manchester, M43 6QF
#9
Jafra Restaurant مطعم جفرا - Indian Restaurants in Manchester

Middle Eastern restaurant

Manchester, M14 5TQ
Vegetarian
#10
Chef Platters Rusholme - Indian Restaurants in Manchester

Chef Platters Rusholme

Indian Restaurants
4.8(4)

Indian restaurant

Manchester, M14 5AP
Vegetarian
#11
Desi Zaika Chorlton - Cafes in Manchester

Pakistani restaurant

Manchester, M21 9PQ
#12
Sthan-M1 - Street Food in Manchester

Sthan-M1

Street Food
4.80

Indian restaurant

Manchester, M1 6HR
#13
My Peshawar Manchester - Indian Restaurants in Manchester

My Peshawar Manchester

Indian Restaurants
4.80

Pakistani restaurant

Manchester, M14 5TQ
Vegetarian
#14
Darbaar e Peshawar - Pakistani Restaurants in Manchester

Darbaar e Peshawar

Pakistani Restaurants
4.7(4)

Pakistani restaurant

Manchester, M19 2TB
Halal
#15
Delhi Chaat N Cafe - Indian Restaurant in Chorlton - South Indian in Manchester

Indian restaurant

Manchester, M21 8AD
Vegetarian

How we chose these Restaurants

Our rankings are based on a combination of verified customer ratings, review volume, and editorial assessment. We prioritise businesses with consistently high ratings from a significant number of reviewers.

Every business on this list is a verified listing on The Desi Directory. We consider food quality, service, atmosphere, value for money, and authenticity when compiling our guides. Listings are updated regularly to reflect the latest ratings and reviews.

Businesses cannot pay for placement on this list. Our rankings are entirely merit-based and determined by genuine customer feedback.

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