Dadar is a restaurant in Altrincham, Manchester. Rated 4.9 stars from 523 Google reviews. Known for spiced small plates and mains and staff attentiveness and warmth. Best for groups sharing small plates and cocktails and dinner.
Dadar
Across 388 rated reviews, 98% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.9★ |
| Reviews | 523 |
| 1-star share | 0.8% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Lovely, luxurious restaurant, with interesting menu, fab service and food.”
“Ordered a mixture of small plates/grills and main course between 4 people.”
“Each dish was packed with rich spices and tasted absolutely delicious.”
572 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Authentic Indian cooking with modern plating, attentive service and a menu that shifts — a neighbourhood favourite that earns its Saturday-night crowds.
You want spiced Indian food executed with care, staff who remember you, and a room that hums on a Saturday night.
About Dadar
Somewhere between a relaxed weeknight dinner and a proper occasion, Dadar fills up fast — and on a Saturday in Altrincham, that room noise is the sound of a place people genuinely want to be in. The food takes Indian cooking somewhere less familiar: the vada pav and lamb chops draw the most attention, and the kala lamb curry and jackfruit chilli keep regulars coming back to work through a menu that adds new dishes regularly. Small plates make it easy to share across the table, and the cocktails are worth the order. The manager steps in with suggestions when you need them, and staff like Michael are the kind of attentive that actually makes a difference. The decor is lovely, the Bollywood soundtrack is old school, and the mango lassi is, by any measure, exceptional.
In the last 90 days, Dadar has drawn 85 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Spiced small plates and mains
Vada pav, lamb chops, kala lamb curry and jackfruit chilli are the most-mentioned dishes across reviews; reviewers consistently note each plate is packed with rich spices and tasted absolutely delicious.
Staff attentiveness and warmth
Waiters like Michael and Yogesh are named repeatedly; the manager is noted for offering food suggestions and being very attentive; reviewers describe staff as friendly, obliging, and genuinely warm across multiple visits.
Cocktails and wine
House cocktails like the Dadar Old Fashioned are mentioned alongside great cocktails overall; wine is described as reasonably priced, and the bar offers beer and hard liquor.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dadar
Dadar in Altrincham, Manchester works well for groups of four or more sharing small plates and grills; reviewers order a mixture of small plates and main courses between them, and the menu is designed for sharing.
Dadar's most-mentioned dishes are the vada pav, lamb chops, kala lamb curry and jackfruit chilli; reviewers also praise the prawn starter, butter chicken and lamb biryani as exceptional.
Dadar serves house cocktails including the Dadar Old Fashioned, alongside wine, beer and hard liquor; reviewers describe the cocktails as great and the wine as reasonably priced.
Dadar in Altrincham welcomes families with high chairs, kids' menus and changing tables; staff are noted for being friendly and attentive to families dining together.
Dadar in Altrincham recommends dinner reservations, particularly for weekends; the restaurant accepts reservations and is often full on Saturday evenings.
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Hot Score: 69/100 · ranked October 2026
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