The Viceroy of India

You'll find yourself on St Helen's Road heading towards the city centre when The Viceroy pulls you in with the smell of spices and sizzling tandoor. This is the sort of place where regulars actually have regulars' spots, and the kitchen knows what it's doing without needing to shout about it. The menu reads like a proper North Indian restaurant should—strong on curries that have been perfected rather than trendy, with tandoori dishes that come out properly charred and tender. Service is genuinely attentive without hovering, the sort of thing that makes you want to come back rather than just promising yourself you will.