Akbar's
Redefining the dining experience with bold design and heritage luxury
Ranked #6 in Indian restaurants in Glasgow, and on 1 more ranking.
Akbar's is a restaurant at 1272-1280 Leeds Road, BD3 8LF, Bradford, GB.
Akbar's offers authentic Indian cuisine cooked to perfection. It has evolved from a small Bradford shop into a British institution.
At a glance
| Address | 1272-1280 Leeds Road, BD3 8LF, Bradford, GB |
| Map | OpenStreetMap |
From Akbar's's own website and OpenStreetMap.
Company facts
| Founded | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Bradford, GB |
| Social profiles | X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok |
What stands out
The restaurant features iconic spaces with industrial-chic aesthetics and high ceilings.
“From the invention of the world-famous "Naan Tree" to being crowned "King of Curry" time and again, we’ve spent three decades redefining the dining experience.”Akbar's, own website
The restaurant serves towering Family Naans as a centerpiece for every table.
“We’ve traded quiet dining for a vibrant atmosphere where the arrival of our towering Family Naan becomes a centerpiece for every table.”Akbar's, own website
How it ranks
Akbar's is ranked 6th of 10 in Indian restaurants in Glasgow (Lister Score 78.1) and 8th of 10 in Indian restaurants in Newcastle (Lister Score 71.0).
#6 in Indian restaurants in Glasgow · Lister Score 78.1
1.6 km from the centre of Glasgow.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 40; location 16.1; how complete its published information is 16; rating it publishes 6.
“While we’ve grown into a national name with locations from Glasgow to Birmingham, our heart remains in Bradford.”Akbar's, own website
“Offering mouthwatering authentic Indian cuisine dishes cooked to perfection!”Akbar's, own website
| Rank | Indian restaurants in Glasgow | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KoolBa | 86.0 |
| 2 | Obsession of India | 85.6 |
| 3 | Dakhin | 84.0 |
| 4 | The Dhabba | 84.0 |
| 5 | Zaika Taal | 81.7 |
| 6 | Akbar's | 78.1 |
| 7 | Rickshaw & Co | 74.0 |
| 8 | Rishi's Indian Aroma | 74.0 |
| 9 | Madha | 73.9 |
| 10 | Namak Mandi | 66.1 |
#8 in Indian restaurants in Newcastle · Lister Score 71.0
777 m from the centre of Newcastle.
How the score is made up: fit to this ranking's criteria 30; location 19; how complete its published information is 16; rating it publishes 6.
| Rank | Indian restaurants in Newcastle | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dakwala Bombay Canteen | 84.0 |
| 2 | Khans Restaurant Halal Indian Cuisine | 81.5 |
| 3 | Rani Restaurant | 81.5 |
| 4 | Sachins | 80.7 |
| 5 | Karma Kitchen | 80.0 |
| 6 | Mowgli Street Food | 74.0 |
| 7 | Khai Khai | 72.3 |
| 8 | Akbar's | 71.0 |
| 9 | House of Aroma | 69.8 |
| 10 | SimLa | 69.7 |
Frequently asked questions
Where is Akbar's?
Akbar's is at 1272-1280 Leeds Road, BD3 8LF, Bradford, GB, in Glasgow.
How does Akbar's rank on Lister?
Akbar's is ranked 6th of 10 in Indian restaurants in Glasgow (Lister Score 78.1) and 8th of 10 in Indian restaurants in Newcastle (Lister Score 71.0).