
Akbar's Restaurant
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About Akbar's Restaurant
Akbar's Restaurant is an Indian restaurant and bar on Meadow Bank Rd in Rotherham. The menu covers Indian favourites alongside South Indian specialities, and the family naan bread is a dish that serves a whole table. Charsi Lamb and samosa chaat also appear on the list, so the kitchen offers both meat dishes and a chaat to start. The bar sits in the same room as the dining area, which gives drinkers and diners one place to go. The restaurant opens daily, evenings only.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention family naan bread, butter chicken, lamb chops and charsi lamb.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention family naan bread, butter chicken, lamb chops and charsi lamb.
Customer Review Summary
Diners return most for the service, with waiters repeatedly credited for fast, polite attention and for going beyond the basics. One reviewer describes a waiter recommending the Charsi Lamb and helping two boys pick dishes to match their spice tolerance. Close behind is the food, where the butter chicken, samosa chaat, lamb chops and curries come up by name, along with generous portions and fair prices. The family naan bread is called perfectly cooked and not too greasy, and another reviewer says the famous naan lived up to the hype. Reviewers also mention a lively, welcoming atmosphere and good service even on a busy Saturday. The one recurring snag is spice: in one account, the mains arrived a bit spicy, and the waiters politely took the food back to suit the table's taste, and also took the naan and chips back so everything came out hot and fresh. Several families say they are on repeat visits, and one group wanted to tip their waiter without hesitation.
Customer Review Summary
Diners return most for the service, with waiters repeatedly credited for fast, polite attention and for going beyond the basics. One reviewer describes a waiter recommending the Charsi Lamb and helping two boys pick dishes to match their spice tolerance. Close behind is the food, where the butter chicken, samosa chaat, lamb chops and curries come up by name, along with generous portions and fair prices. The family naan bread is called perfectly cooked and not too greasy, and another reviewer says the famous naan lived up to the hype. Reviewers also mention a lively, welcoming atmosphere and good service even on a busy Saturday. The one recurring snag is spice: in one account, the mains arrived a bit spicy, and the waiters politely took the food back to suit the table's taste, and also took the naan and chips back so everything came out hot and fresh. Several families say they are on repeat visits, and one group wanted to tip their waiter without hesitation.
Featured reviews
- Summer
“Zaf who served us was amazing, so friendly and polite and nothing was too much for him. Really fast service and the staff always asked if they could do anymore or help with anything. Food was amazing , we would fully recommend to anyone!!”
- Ansar
“Very nice food and excellent customer service very nice atmosphere with ample parking Mr Shabir has left a legacy well done to all of the team at akbars all over the UK”
- matkasukcesu
“Incredible, flavorful food, delightful service, and fair prices. I absolutely loved the butter chicken and samosa chaat—an explosion of flavors. Highly recommended on the culinary map. Edit as I came here another time:) Amazing place! Everything we tried was absolutely delicious! you can really taste the authenticity and attention to detail in every dish. The portions are very generous, so you definitely get great value for money, and the prices are fair for the quality. The service deserves a special mention: discreet, professional, and attentive without being intrusive. It creates a really comfortable atmosphere where you can just relax and enjoy your meal. I always leave feeling well taken care of and completely satisfied. They consistently maintain a high standard, which is rare these days. It’s clear they truly care about the food and the overall experience. Definitely a spot I keep coming back to and highly recommend!”
- John walker
“We were shown directly to our table the staff were polite and took our order, the food was delivered promptly and was extremely good. We can highly recommend ahkbars.”
- Mohammed Zahid
“Absolutely fantastic experience at Akbar's in Rotherham. The food was full of flavour, the portions were generous, and the service was excellent from start to finish. The atmosphere was lively and welcoming, and the famous naan bread definitely lived up to the hype. I would highly recommend the lamb chops and the curries. We'll definitely be returning soon. Five stars!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Plush restaurant/bar with low lighting, serving Indian favourites and South Indian specialities.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Assistive hearing loop
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Indian restaurants near Akbar's Restaurant
- Himalia Take Away4.43630.5 mi£1–15
tandoori chicken, shahi korma, chana puree
- Watan Curry House3.91472.5 mi£10–20
pizzas, chicken madras curry, watan special pizza
- Maisha Spice4.82082.7 mi£10–20
lamb curry, pickle tray with mango chutney, early bird special disputes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akbar's Restaurant | 4.42,457 | — | — | family naan bread, butter chicken, lamb chops |
| Himalia Take Away | 4.4363 | 0.5 mi | £1–15 | tandoori chicken, shahi korma, chana puree |
| Watan Curry House | 3.9147 | 2.5 mi | £10–20 | pizzas, chicken madras curry, watan special pizza |
| Maisha Spice | 4.8208 | 2.7 mi | £10–20 | lamb curry, pickle tray with mango chutney, early bird special disputes |
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