The 15 Best Curry Houses in 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
Pehlwan original lahori ice bar
Pakistani restaurant
Restaurant
Jafra Restaurant مطعم جفرا
Middle Eastern restaurant
Indian restaurant
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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