I'm only giving the two stars because the staff are really nice but this place needs to step up their game if they are going to be anything like their sister restaurant in South Manchester. I've been twice now, once for a takeaway and once...to sit in. Had the same food on both occasions to compare. Starting off with falafel which was dry. The meat bourak was drier than the falafel and didn't look fresh in the slightest. Mains I had the mixed kebab and that too was dry and really tough to eat. The same food on dine in was exactly the same. I guess it's a new restaurant and they have to find their feet but when they are charging much more than their competitors based in Prestwich they have to dramatically improve.More

We ordered a meal for delivery on the Yara Whitefeild website. Over an hour after it was supposed to be delivered – I called the restaurant to find out where the order was. They advised that the order hadn’t been made – but they had...charged me and sent a confirmation email and a delivery time. The restaurant then apologised and said they’d rush it through and deliver it. They then called back 20 mins later and said they were no longer willing to deliver, and I had to collect. When I arrived to collect which was a huge inconvenience, they were very confrontational asking for evidence that I had placed the order. I showed them their own website, their own email from their own menu.. but they refused acknowledge that it was their restaurant. (There is only one Yara restaurant in Whitefield). After ten minutes of them arguing with me, essentially accusing me of lying to them, I suggested to them that it wasn’t my problem and I asked for the food. They then refused to offer any compensation for the then, two hour delay and whole ordeal, suggesting that I take the food and leave. When I arrived home, I found that some elements of the dishes which were listed on the menu were missed out. To top it off, the food was overcooked, flavourless and dry – my party couldn’t finish it because it was so poor. I am still in shock about the disgraceful and rude behaviour of the staff and the complete discard for customer service. For a new restaurant trying to get their name out there – they shouldn’t be treating local customers like this. There are many nice restaurants in the area – and I’d recommend any of them over this place.More

Me my mum and my 2 sisters went to yara whitefield to have food, drinks and a catch up and we had such a good night the food was amazing i could literally eat it every day, a selection of the food we had lamb...chops, halloumi, chicken kebabs, fatush, hummas, fresh bread everything was cooked to perfection, even had a lovely cocktail to wash it down with. There was a very good atmosphere and the service was very proffesional. Thankyou yara whitefield i will definatly be back. 😍😍More

Four of us went to the restaurant for lunch today.The restaurant was very quiet and we had no problem in being able to social distance. The menu is typically Middle Eastern and reasonably priced.The service was very good and the food was excellent. I would...have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant to anyone.More

Let me start first of all to say the staff at Yara were lovely and very polite, the food however definitely not up to scratch. Having visited the Yara in Cheadle we were really looking forward to our visit for a special family occasion and...had high hopes however was extremely disappointed. The menu did not describe the dishes properly and needs to be revisited, the meat was dry and overcooked as well as ridiculously overpriced. Also dishes were just a plate of meat for the most part. The best part of the meal was the hummus (but this was the only thing the party enjoyed). Would t recommend and is such a shame after visiting the sister restaurant in Cheadle.More

Brilliant first time in Yara Whitefield. I’ve been to the restaurant in Altrincham a couple of times, and this lived up to my expectations. It’s BYOB which is always nice, and the food was all amazing. We had falafel, halloumi, sujok and hummus shwarma for...starters which were all great, then lamb chops, mixed kebab, lamb shish and chicken shwarma between the four of us for mains. Again, no complaints at all. The lamb chops were a particular highlight, really well marinaded and the portion size is great. Finished off with baklava and another pistachio filo pastry which I’ve forgotten the name of, again excellent. Service was attentive but not overbearing, which is always a plus. Will definitely returnMore

This is definitely somewhere to avoid no parking, no atmosphere, and poor service the food is lacking in everything from appearance to taste definitely nothing special here. Very expensive for the mediocre amounts I had the hummus with bread and chicken kebabs starter I’ve had...tastier from a supermarket very oily and gritty the kebabs were insulting you get more from a cold deli on a ready to eat situation. There is not atmosphere staff although working hard have no interaction. Please save your hard earned cash a takeaway or supermarket is far better and cheaper. Never will I set foot in this establishment again. It’s a -2 out of 10 from me SorryMore

Amazing staff and great food! We’ve been a few times recently, each time we’ve had a different waiter/waitress but each one has been absolutely outstanding. Just so friendly, smiley and good at their jobs. The food is also great! We love sharing a mix of...starters then also sharing mains. All the dishes are a decent size so great for sharing! The Greek salad is a great side option too!More

We visited Yara before lockdown when it was first opened. Tonight was a first visit since it’s improvements and we weren’t disappointed. The restaurant was spotless, we had a great welcome and choice of table. The staff were welcoming and knew the menu inside out...… we had a lot of questions (as usual). Starter appeared in no time… followed by the most beautiful and incredibly tender chicken and lamb dishes we’ve had in Whitefield. Portions were extremely generous and excellent value. Rest rooms were well stocked, clean and comfortable. Decor was of a high standard and the plants were well cared for - big plus on our tick list : ) We will definitely be regulars 👍🏻More

We have been visiting or getting a takeaway from Yara(originally in Altrincham and now we use Whitefield) for 10 years plus. The food is big portions, lots of meat and generally quick from ordering to eating, One new years eve we had 3 courses in...less than an hour at Altrincham. Latest order was NYE 2022 from Whitefield, I had Sujok (lamb sausages) very dry bland Lamb chipolata style sausages and Lamb chops for main course again very dry and bland and overcooked. the portions were massive though, mine was enough for 2 people but I will never order these again (Bland with a capital B). I had the Mediterranean salad too and this is the best salad I have ever had, I really could eat this all day and every day and could quite easily be a vegetarian if i had this at every meal. My wife had the hommos Shwarama which was extremely creamy and delicious and came with 3 massive pittas and she also had the chicken shawarma for main course which she enjoyed. I had the walnut honey cake dessert which was amazing. Good big portions but make sure you read the menu and don't just have a meat only dish as it is a bit bland. My personal recommendation is Lahembajeen , followed by Chicken sharhat and a Mediterranean salad and baklava for dessertMore

I picked this restaurant for my husband’s birthday as it is local, and we like to support local businesses where possible. We both love Lebanese/Syrian/Middle Eastern food so this was the perfect choice. It’s not many restaurants where I struggle to choose something because every...choice seems delicious, but this was one. I chose the Keshkeh as my starter which was light, refreshing and delicious. My husband had the kibbeh Makli which was full of flavour with tender minced lamb. For our main courses my husband chose the lamb basha which had the most flavourful sauce, whilst I had the mixed kebab which had a lovely smoky flavour from the charcoal grill, whilst being moist. The last tender chunk of lamb defeated me as I was very full. The waiters were so pleasant and helpful, yet the service was unobtrusive. Just what you want. It is so nice to eat in a restaurant that still has starched, crisp white tablecloths and napkins. There were plenty of people in the restaurant and there was a nice ambiance. It was our first visit, but certainly not our last.More

This is a wonderful local restaurant that has excellent food and staff. Very attentive service staff who are determined to get things right. The menu is good and they serve mezze and other dishes reflecting middle eastern influences - kebabs and lamb dishes. It was...really tasty from start to finish and will definitely return. Not an expensive place and there are local pubs to go to before or after.More