Maray Manchester is a middle eastern restaurant in Deansgate, Manchester. Rated 4.7 stars from 859 Google reviews. Known for small plates that actually taste like something and service that knows how to read a table. Best for group dinner and date night. Ranked #12 of 15 in Deansgate. Features a undefined terrace, dog-friendly.
Maray Manchester
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Quick Verdict
Yes. Reviewers come back because the food is consistently flavourful and well-priced, the service reads the room properly, and nothing feels like it's trying too hard.
Book if you're after small plates you can share, want vegetarian options that aren't an afterthought, or need a space that's welcoming without being fussy.
About Maray Manchester
Maray is a Middle Eastern small plates restaurant on Brazennose Street where you order a stack of dishes and work through them together. The menu runs mezze, grilled proteins, vegetables cooked three ways, and pastries — the kind of place where a £30–£35 spend per head leaves you stuffed. Reviewers mention the disco cauliflower, buttered pitta, lamb kofta, crispy seabass, and halloumi as standouts, and the shared mezze (goats cheese, olives, za'alok) gets specific praise for flavour and presentation. The space is casual and cosy without pretension — music's at a level where you can actually talk, staff know when to check in and when to leave you alone, and they've got strong vegetarian options alongside the meat. It's the kind of place that works for a birthday, a group dinner, or just two people wanting to try six dishes at once. Dogs are welcome outside, there's a bar, and they take reservations (which reviewers recommend for weekends).
What Stands Out
Small plates that actually taste like something
Reviewers consistently praise specific dishes: 'Every dish was a taste sensation. Disco cauliflower WOW!' and 'the buttered pitta...I can still taste now it was top tier, as was their lamb kofta.' One reviewer noted 'all were good sized portions and delicious (we had 4 empty plates at the end).'
Service that knows how to read a table
Multiple reviews highlight staff attentiveness without hovering: 'polite and English — not in your face but there if you vaguely waved and caught their eye' and 'Our waiter, Morgan, was so pleasant and genuinely helpful.' One reviewer specifically praised staff for extending a booking by 45 minutes without showing frustration.
Strong vegetarian and vegan offering
Reviewers mention 'great to see so many beautiful options' for vegetarians, with specific dishes like cauliflower, mushrooms, halloumi, and falafel all praised. One noted 'Great vegetarian options, very friendly service and well priced.'
What Customers Say
Drinks were lovely, service was fab and all staff were delightful.
Great small plates, spent £30-£35 a head but stuffed out faces royally.
Perfectly cooked meat, full of flavour veg and fluffy roast potatoes .Attentive and friendly staff.10/10
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“The lamb kofta was just plain meatballs with sauce and flavours on the outside”
— Kishan Patel
Frequently Asked Questions about Maray Manchester
£30–£35 if you're ordering 5–6 dishes to share. One reviewer called it 'great value,' and another praised the 'lunch deal' specifically. Service is included in that — no surprises.
Maray takes reservations and reviewers recommend booking for weekends. One customer's booking was extended without issue, so they're flexible if you're running late. No mention of walk-in wait times, but Friday and Saturday evenings will be full by 8pm.
The disco cauliflower, buttered pitta, lamb kofta, crispy seabass, shared mezze (with goats cheese, olives, za'alok), halloumi, and falafel all get specific praise. One reviewer said the lamb kofta alone was worth a return visit. Desserts are also noted as a highlight.
Yes. Reviewers specifically mention 'great vegetarian options' and note that there are 'many beautiful options' to choose from. Halloumi, falafel, mushrooms, and cauliflower dishes are all mentioned as excellent.
Dogs are allowed outside on the terrace during spring and autumn. You'll need to check seasonal availability for winter and summer.
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