Menu, ordering & reservations
Services & amenities
2001
Service options
- Delivery
- Yes
- Drive-through
- Yes
- Takeout
- Yes
- Dine-in
- Yes
02
Offerings
- Coffee
- Yes
- Halal food
- Yes
- Quick bite
- Yes
03
Dining options
- Lunch
- Yes
- Dinner
- Yes
04
Payments
- Credit cards
- Yes
- Debit cards
- Yes
- NFC mobile payments
- Yes
05
Parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
- Yes
06
Crowd
- Tourists
- Yes
07
Planning
- Accepts reservations
- Yes
08
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Yes
09
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Yes
10
Popular for
- Lunch
- Yes
- Dinner
- Yes
- Solo dining
- Yes
Categories and services
- Indian takeaway
- Indian restaurant
- Restaurant
Gallery
2
Customer reviews
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Review topics
- curry 75
- naan 30
- gem 14
- kebabs 10
- bread 9
- cafe 8
- lunch 8
- value 7
- samosas 6
- judge 2
Available reviews: 15
Rice and Three Curries £8! I have been to quite a few Rice & 3 spots around Manchester and this takes the number 1 spot. Firstly it gets 5 / 5 on the food hygiene rating and has been around for 30 years. Really convenient location for Northern Quarter and Picadilly area and altho…More reviews
Rice and Three Curries £8!
I have been to quite a few Rice & 3 spots around Manchester and this takes the number 1 spot. Firstly it gets 5 / 5 on the food hygiene rating and has been around for 30 years. Really convenient location for Northern Quarter and Picadilly area and although there are only four tables in the restaurant when we went at lunchtime there was one available and most people take the food away with them. Really generous portion size and everything is made fresh order, so although it does take a little bit longer to serve the food, you know everything is cooked fresh- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Lunch
- Price per person
- £1–10
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you
Truly fantastic curry house and as calling mid afternoon there was no problem getting one of the few tables available. Everything cooked to order and able to eat the 3 curry and rice with a chapati and still get change out of a tenner.
- Parking
- Would have to use a city centre paid parking space
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Lunch
- Parking space
- Difficult to find parking
- Parking options
- Parking is unavailable
- Price per person
- £1–10
- Vegetarian offerings
- Large vegetarian selection
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thanks you
The northern quarter’s best restaurant. A sanctuary away from the rain. Protect Marhaba at all costs
- Service
- Dine in
- Wait time
- No wait
- Noise level
- Very quiet
- Recommended dishes
- Chapati, Nehari
- Vegetarian offerings
- Vegetarian menu or section
- Recommendation for vegetarians
- Highly recommend
Owner response
Thank you see you again soon
More reviews+12
A Manchester institution, easily in the top 3 Rice n Three spots in the city. Authentic, affordable, quick and unbelievably flavorful selection of curries, kebabs and samosas etc. Curries also cooked to order but well worth it. A gift that keeps on giving! Card machine also a bonus! PS don't judge a book by its cover, especially with this place!
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Lunch
- Noise level
- Quiet, easy to talk
- Recommended dishes
- Rice and 3, Samosa, Lamb Rogan Josh and Naan, Pilau Rice, Nehari, Meat Samosa, Fish Masala, Spinach Potato
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you see you again soon
Pound for pound one of the best curries I’ve ever had. £8 for rice and three and the quality is right up there with curries I have paid double, triple for. Don’t let the surroundings put you off. This is well made, freshly made Indian food as it’s best. Alcohol not served but you don’t need it as it’s a fairly quick service
- Service
- Dine in
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you see you again
Absolutely amazing food. The lamb jalfrezi fell apart and tasted incredible along with the chicken Karahi and keema and potato. The nan was fresh and so light. Best curry I think I’ve ever had. Thank you and will definitely be back 👌🏼
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Lunch
- Price per person
- £1–10
- Recommended dishes
- Rice and 3, Lamb Rogan Josh and Naan, Pilau Rice, Lamb Curry
- Vegetarian offerings
- Vegetarian menu or section
- Recommendation for vegetarians
- Highly recommend
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you see you again soon
I haven't visited for some time but decided to stop by during my lunch break. Despite it being over a year, I was warmly welcomed by the family run team. The food quality was as fantastic as I remembered; their homemade breads are easily the best I've tried. The lamb was very su…More reviews
I haven't visited for some time but decided to stop by during my lunch break. Despite it being over a year, I was warmly welcomed by the family run team.
The food quality was as fantastic as I remembered; their homemade breads are easily the best I've tried. The lamb was very succulent, and the was sauce is rich. It's not the cheapest lunch option, but for the price and taste, it still represents good value.
Whilst the location is modest, the experience is authentic.
There are a lot of good curry cafes in the area, but for me, Marhaba is still the best.- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Lunch
- Price per person
- £1–10
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 3
Owner response
Thank you for the 5 star see you again
A great rice and three cafe. Unlike the others in Manchester, which serve canteen style, they cook each dish fresh in pans so you have to wait a bit for your food. We had chana, daal and spinach curries, a veg samosa, and a chapati which was the star of the show. It came to £9 which for quantity and quality was great.
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thanks see you again soon
Great rice and curry deal, very quick service, ideal to grab a meal on the way to the station. Really tasty!
- Food
- 4
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 4
We had two 3 No. curries & rice. Absolutely lovely, all freshly made. A little gem tucked away in Manchester
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you see you again soon
This place is fantastic. Please don't be put off by the location: the area around Back Piccadilly looks like the alleyway where Bruce Wayne's parents were killed, but this little restaurant is one of Manchester's hidden gems! 3 curries and rice out of a choice of dozens of combin…More reviews
This place is fantastic. Please don't be put off by the location: the area around Back Piccadilly looks like the alleyway where Bruce Wayne's parents were killed, but this little restaurant is one of Manchester's hidden gems! 3 curries and rice out of a choice of dozens of combinations is a real lunchtime treat, all freshly made with authentic spices. The staff are all lovely and friendly and always remember familiar faces. I can't recommend this place highly enough, it's superb.- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thank you for the 5 star hope to see you again soon
Ridiculously wonderful food. No frills just lovingly well produced extremely flavoursome dishes. Real home made street food without the marketing. Family run tiny curry restaurant that puts effort into every dish everyday. Basic space, magnificent food. How I like it.
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Lunch
- Price per person
- £1–10
Owner response
Thank you Simon hope to see you again soon
Went in this week with a work colleague We both got rice and three with a garlic naan and a couple of cans of pop each… £24. Absolute bargain! Food was absolutely bang on, the rice was well cooked and the curries were all fantastic. Flavourful and the meat was plentiful! Don’t…More reviews
Went in this week with a work colleague
We both got rice and three with a garlic naan and a couple of cans of pop each… £24. Absolute bargain!
Food was absolutely bang on, the rice was well cooked and the curries were all fantastic. Flavourful and the meat was plentiful!
Don’t go there expecting a fancy restaurant vibe. Just go to enjoy the food. You will not be disappointed. Absolute little gem hidden away!
Will definitely be going again.- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Lunch
- Price per person
- £10–20
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 4
Owner response
Thank you for the positive feedback. See you again See
Absolutely fantastic food. Best cafe curry food I've tasted.
Owner response
Thanks you
I don't come in here as often as I should. Basically I'm not in Manchester thru the week as much as I used to be. The food here is superb, Manchester three curry on rice or just curry and a naan... no problem ;-) Right behind spoons on Piccadilly, don't eat in there, come in here, way way better! Me and the Mrs have been coming here for 29 years! Love it, will always love the food here. Check it out ..
- Service
- Dine in
- Meal type
- Lunch
- Group size
- 2 people
- Parking space
- Difficult to find parking
- Price per person
- £10–20
- Vegetarian offerings
- Large vegetarian selection
- Recommendation for vegetarians
- Highly recommend
- Food
- 5
- Service
- 5
- Atmosphere
- 5
Owner response
Thanks for 5 🌟. See you again soon
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11:00–19:30
- Tuesday
- 11:00–19:30
- Wednesday
- 11:00–19:30
- Thursday
- 11:00–19:30
- Friday
- 11:00–19:30
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Additional opening hours
Delivery
- Monday
- 11:00–19:00
- Tuesday
- 19:00–0:00
- Wednesday
- 0:00–19:00
- Thursday
- 11:00–19:00
- Friday
- 11:00–19:00
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Find us
Manchester
36 Back Piccadilly, Manchester M1 1HP, United KingdomMarhaba Take AwayManchesterGet directions
Questions & answers
101I am looking for a good unpretentious Indian meal. Is this the place to eat?
I have eaten here since 1996..... When Iam home this is my go to place. Amazing staff, amazing food. Genuine dish's and the best chicken nan in the isle's. Don't judge the book by its cover ... All the best to the Marhaba team, Charlie
Customer updates
Nanu ex bus driver
Location details
- neighborhood
- Manchester
- street
- 36 Back Piccadilly
- postalCode
- M1 1HP
- plusCode
- FQJ8+F7 Manchester, UK