Syriana Restaurant is a indian restaurant in Hale, Manchester. Rated 4.5 stars from 413 Google reviews. Known for consistent, fresh halal indian food and warm, attentive service and owner presence. Best for families with kids and regular diners. Features a terrace. Price range: $20–30.
Syriana Restaurant is rated 4.5★ on Google (413 reviews) and 4.3★ on TripAdvisor (201 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
Syriana Restaurant
Across 408 rated reviews, 89% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.5★ |
| Reviews | 413 |
| 1-star share | 4.7% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Just had a meal at Syriana fantastic food great service highly recommend”
“Delicious food, fast service, big portions and good prices.”
“Ordered the shawarma main course which was very dry and mostly fatty lamb.”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
614 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Syriana is a beloved Hale institution where consistent, freshly cooked halal food and warm, attentive service keep regulars returning weekly.
You want reliable, freshly cooked Indian halal food in a cosy, family-friendly setting with staff who genuinely remember you.
About Syriana Restaurant
Syriana has become a quiet cornerstone of Hale Barns, anchored by owner Khalid and a team that treats regulars like family. The menu centres on fresh, halal Indian cuisine—diners praise the consistency of dishes, the quality of ingredients, and the care taken in preparation. Coffee and desserts are standout offerings. The space itself is described as cosy and beautiful, with a casual-yet-trendy atmosphere that works equally well for intimate celebrations, family dinners, or a solo meal. Parking is plentiful (free lot and street options), and the restaurant is fully wheelchair accessible. Delivery, takeout, and curbside pickup are available alongside dine-in. The bar stocks beer, wine, and hard liquor, and there are dedicated vegan and vegetarian options. Late-night food is available, though reservations are recommended, especially for dinner.
Syriana Restaurant is one of those places where the dessert menu is not an afterthought — a detail regulars tend to mention first.
In the last 90 days, Syriana Restaurant has drawn 13 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — a measure of how actively its reviewers have been writing lately.
What Stands Out
Consistent, fresh halal Indian food
Multiple 5-star reviews highlight 'always delicious and freshly cooked' dishes, with diners returning weekly and praising the quality and care in preparation.
Warm, attentive service and owner presence
Regulars note Khalid and his team are 'wonderful', 'first class', and go 'above and beyond'—children ask to tell Khalid about their achievements, and the owner regularly checks on guests.
Outstanding coffee and desserts
GBP highlights list great coffee and great dessert; recent reviews praise coffee as '10/10' and describe hummus as 'probably one of the best ever'.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Reservations
Reservations RecommendedContact
Amenities
☀️Outdoor
Frequently Asked Questions about Syriana Restaurant
Yes. The restaurant is explicitly family-friendly with high chairs available, and reviews note staff are 'great with kids'. Many regulars bring children weekly and celebrate milestones here.
Free parking lot and free street parking are both available, with reviews noting 'usually plenty of parking' in the area.
Yes. The menu includes halal, vegan, and vegetarian options. Staff also accommodate special dietary needs—one reviewer noted the team cooked a custom dish when they couldn't eat much of the standard menu.
Yes. The restaurant has wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating throughout.
Late-night food is available. Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner, and the restaurant closes at 23:00 (11 p.m.).
Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are all accepted.
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