Dadar is a restaurant in Altrincham, Manchester. Rated 4.9 stars from 364 Google reviews. Known for staff who actually care and specific dishes that work. Best for group dinner and date night. Ranked #2 of 11 in Altrincham.
Dadar
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Top 2 in Altrincham
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Quick Verdict
Locals go back repeatedly — one reviewer's been as a family more than 3 times, another calls it one of the best Indian restaurants in Altrincham. The food's consistent, the staff know your name by visit two, and £20–30 a head isn't steep for what lands on the plate.
You want Indian food that doesn't feel like you're eating tourist bait, with staff who'll steer you right and a room that's actually full of people who live nearby.
About Dadar
Dadar is a small, cosy Indian restaurant on The Downs in Altrincham that does small plates and full mains with the kind of service that actually knows what it's doing. The space fills up by dinner time — reviewers mention it was full on a Tuesday in February — and the staff (Shreya, Yogesh, Vedanti get named repeatedly) don't just take orders, they suggest dishes and get the timing right so food arrives when you're ready for it. A Mumbai native who ate there said the food was excellent; another reviewer praised the tandoori lollipop fish and kaala mutton with Indrayani rice specifically. The cocktails land, the gulab jamun with saffron ice cream closes a meal properly, and they've got vegan and vegetarian options alongside the meat. No reservations needed but they're recommended for groups — there's a bar onsite, free street parking usually available, and it's genuinely family-friendly without being loud or trying too hard.
What Stands Out
Staff who actually care
Shreya described as 'affable, knowledgeable' and able to 'put people at ease and make it a truly personal experience'; Yogesh 'very helpful and courteous'; reviewers praise 'friendly but unobtrusive' service across multiple visits.
Specific dishes that work
Tandoori lollipop fish 'exceptionally good', kaala mutton 'very good' with Indrayani rice, vada pav 'absolutely delectable', gulab jamun with saffron ice cream described as 'a satisfying ending' — all named in reviews by people who've eaten them.
Small plates done right
Multiple reviewers praise 'small plates and food coming out when ready'; starters have 'good portion sizes appropriate for a tapas place'; the format lets groups order across the menu without waste.
What Customers Say
The food was delicious, the staff were really friendly and helpful.
Delicious food and efficient service- friendly but unobtrusive.
Excellent service Excellent food So tasty and flavor some Really nice 😊
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dadar
Dinner reservations are recommended, especially for groups — the room fills by evening. Walk-ins are fine on quieter nights (a reviewer ate there on a Tuesday in February and it was busy enough), but you'll wait on weekends. No online booking, so ring ahead.
Tandoori lollipop fish, kaala mutton with Indrayani rice, and vada pav get named specifically in reviews. The gulab jamun with saffron ice cream closes a meal. Staff will suggest — Shreya and Yogesh know the menu and won't steer you wrong.
£20–30 a head for a full meal with drinks. Reviewers describe it as 'reasonable prices' for what you get; a Mumbai native praised the quality, so you're not paying for the name.
Yes — it's marked family-friendly with kids' menus, high chairs, and changing tables. One reviewer's been as a family more than 3 times and keeps coming back. It's casual, not fussy, and the staff are patient.
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