Persian restaurants

Chorlton Metro Cafe

4.3 158 reviews 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wilbraham Rd, ChorltoncumHardy, Manchester M21 0UA, United Kingdom

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At Chorlton Metro Cafe, located on Wilbraham Road in Manchester, culinary passion meets authentic Persian flavors. This family-run establishment invites diners to experience a delightful range of traditional dishes, from Baghali Polo with Lamb to Khoresh Fesenjan, all served with generous portions and at reasonable prices. The menu also boasts enticing options like Chicken Wraps and XL Omelettes, promising a satisfying meal any time of day. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and chatty staff, you’ll feel like part of the family while enjoying a diverse selection of teas and coffee. Chorlton Metro Cafe is truly a gem for both casual diners and food enthusiasts.

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Amenities & More

Service options

Offers kerbside pickup
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in

Highlights

Has great tea selection

Popular for

Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining

Dining options

Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dessert

Amenities

Has toilet

Atmosphere

Casual

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Chorlton Metro Cafe before visiting.

Reviews for Chorlton Metro Cafe

4.3

158 reviews

Review highlights

Based on 158 reviews

Chorlton Metro Cafe is widely appreciated for its authentic Persian cuisine and flavorful dishes, particularly praised for their texture and quality of rice. The venue, located on Wilbraham Road, is known for offering a diverse menu that includes both traditional Persian meals and well-executed breakfast options, such as halal full English breakfasts and special breakfast plates. Customers frequently commend the friendly and welcoming service provided by the Iranian couple who run the establishment. While the cafe is modest in appearance and may be perceived as slightly pricey by some, the generous portions and quality of food contribute to good value. Occasional treats like baklava add a special touch that enhances the overall dining experience.

Zak W.

Apr 22, 2025

Might not look like much from the outside but this place is making some seriously delicious and truly authentic Persian food.

Ahmed Hamam

Apr 10, 2025

Nice place for breakfast. Might be a little expensive.The staff are lovely Iranian couple.

khf 123

Apr 08, 2025

Really enjoyed it.. Decided against a fry up and tried one of the Persian meals. Good decision! So much flavour, great texture, and amazing rice.My partner has the special breakfast... And the mushrooms and fried bread were particularly good.Nice cup of tea too!

Imran Nazir

Apr 05, 2025

A full English Halal breakfast with a large Latte 13, Taste was excellent and the portion was huge....perfect for a lunchtime brunch....

The black Crown

Feb 10, 2025

Best English breakfast in Manchester, owner is really friendly and polite, good value, amazing Persian food too and sometimes a slice of Baklava if you get the privilege! Me and my friend love to treat ourselves to a metro cafe cant recommend enough

dubai nameshame

Jan 30, 2025

A true local community gem, run by a wonderful couple who do the best to look after their customers who they treat as friends and family.The halal full British is awesome,Your can't go wrong, support your local cafe

Keiran Dinan

Jan 20, 2025

We ordered #2 and #5 on the Persian menu. Extremely nice authentic food and lovely, chatty staff. Would definitely recommend. Had peppermint syrup americano also which was really nice.

James Rymer

Dec 29, 2024

This cafe is the absolute definition of a hidden gem. From the outside it looks like just a regular greasy spoon cafe, but the menu has some surprises on offer. Alongside the regular cafe offerings, there's a set of traditional, home-cooked Persian dishes which blew me away completely. As a fan of Levantine cuisine, the food here may very well be the best I've ever tasted.I had the Khoresh Fesenjan, which is a paste of amazingly tender chicken, rich saffron, ground walnuts, pomegranate and an array of spices. It was sweet, sour and held amazingly complex flavours, served with perfectly soft and fluffy rice. Incredibly reasonably priced too.A shout-out to the owner too. He takes time to chat with customers and makes you feel very welcome. His wife cooks all of the dishes herself, using ancient family recipes and techniques.Don't hesitate, just go here and try it! Other middle eastern restaurants are just going to disappoint me from now on.