Habbibi - Manchester is a restaurant in Spinningfields, Manchester. Rated 4.5 stars from 1528 Google reviews. Known for attentive, named staff and quality lamb and steak. Best for special occasions and fine dining.
Rankings updated June 2026
Habbibi - Manchester
| Rating | 4.5★ |
| Reviews | 1,528 |
| Best for | Special occasions |
Quick Verdict
Habbibi delivers polished fine dining with standout service and well-executed Middle Eastern fare in a welcoming Spinningfields room.
You want attentive service, confident cooking, and a sophisticated room for a celebration or special meal.
About Habbibi - Manchester
Habbibi Manchester sits in Spinningfields as a fine-dining destination where attentive service and confident kitchen execution drive repeat visits. The room carries a welcoming, sophisticated atmosphere—reviewers consistently praise the vibe and aesthetic—while the menu centres on lamb cutlets, steaks cooked to order, and Middle Eastern-inflected sides. Staff named repeatedly in reviews (Joseph, Ian Lee, Alex, Mohammed) set the tone: they explain the menu without hovering, remember details, and make guests feel genuinely looked after. The food arrives fresh and flavourful; lamb and steak earn particular praise for quality and technique. Shisha is available and well-executed. At 4.5 stars across 1,528 reviews, Habbibi ranks ninth in the Spinningfields dining scene, holding its ground against higher-rated peers by delivering consistent hospitality and a dining experience that feels both polished and unpretentious.
In the last 90 days, Habbibi - Manchester has drawn 21 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — a measure of how actively its reviewers have been writing lately.
What Stands Out
Attentive, named staff
Joseph, Ian Lee, Alex, and Mohammed are individually praised across multiple recent reviews for being helpful, friendly, and making guests feel genuinely looked after without hovering.
Quality lamb and steak
Lamb cutlets and steaks are repeatedly singled out for being cooked perfectly, flavourful, and tender; reviewers describe them as 'amazing' and 'sensational'.
Welcoming atmosphere
The room is described as having great atmosphere, beautiful aesthetic, and a vibe that feels sophisticated yet unpretentious; reviewers call it 'lovely' and 'super welcoming'.
Practical Information
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Contact
Building, 1 Hardman Boulevard XYZ, Manchester M3 3AQ, United Kingdom
+44 161 564 9036Visit WebsiteView MenuFrequently Asked Questions about Habbibi - Manchester
Yes. The atmosphere is sophisticated and welcoming, staff are attentive and make guests feel looked after, and the food—particularly lamb and steak—is well-executed. Multiple reviewers mention celebrating birthdays and anniversaries here.
Lamb cutlets and steaks are standout dishes, cooked to order and consistently praised for flavour and tenderness. Mocktails are noted as superb, and shisha is available and well-executed.
Staff are attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. Named servers like Ian Lee, Joseph, and Alex are praised for making guests feel welcome and comfortable without hovering.
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