The capital city of the United Kingdom has over 20,000 restaurants of which just over 10% accommodate to Halal diners. The diversity of the city makes it one of the culinary capitals for Halal foodies. You'll find everything on offer in this city from Wagyu steak, Sushi burgers, Uzbek Polova and Lamb Shank roasts.

London, United Kingdom

Persian

List of the 10 best Halal places to eat Persian in London

10 Best restaurants for Persian in London

Simple setting for traditional, Persian chargrilled meat skewers and meze dishes

Colbeh Restaurant

I walked passed this restaurant several times and this place always seemed busy with nice grilled food smell. Decided to try out today. Restaurant itself looked nothing special superficially, but when food arrived I realised that i was totally wrong.

Superb and fantastic food. I was never a big fan of lamb, but they were so tasty. This place became my BEST BEST BEST Persian restaurant. Ice cream/sorbet were very tasty and i think i am totally addicted to it now. Staff were highly friendly and helpful. Thank you very much.

Our first visit and I must say, absolutely fantastic. Fast friendly service with excellent quality food. All the meats flavoured and cooked to perfection, served with perfectly cooked basmati rice. The Lamb biryani was flavourful with tender lamb. Accompanying sauces and bread were all homemade and delicious. Very reasonably priced, Highly recommended.

Really enjoyed chargrilled meat on skewers here! The meat is really nice and juicy, salad is also tasty! Olives were on the house! Lovely staff and service. Highly recommend and will be back again.

A quaint family run outlet serves very nice Iranian food. This was one of the finds of London tour for us. Many of our friends suggested we must visit and we’re glad we did.
Their dips, meat platter and naan are a must try. Round off your meal with falodeh… Friendly staff, warm service and good food.

It was our first time in London from New York, and we went to Colbeh by chance. It was the most incredible Persian food I’ve ever tried abroad. The environment was clean, cozy, and friendly. The staff is amiable, and the food is beyond good. They made us feel welcome, and it was one of our best experiences in London.
their prices it’s 100% worth it.
Highly recommend!

Colbeh

Classic Persian grills and stews with daily specials in an easygoing restaurant, plus takeaways

Kish Persian Restaurant

Professional and friendly staff, tasteful interior design, food and drinks arrived quickly. We had a mixed grill for two and a pistachio cake which tasted okay but they could be a little bit more brave in flavouring the meat. The rice portions were huge but the saffron added a nice flavour. It is a very family friendly place, especially on a Sunday afternoon.

Went here for dinner last night with the family.  The service (Mohammad in particular) was very good, the food was quick, and the portions were generous too.  Slightly on the fattening side though.  We ordered two portions of kubideh for the kids and later noticed that one would have been more than enough.  It's a bit pricey as we paid over 100 pounds for 2 adults and 2 kids. All in all, it was good.

This restaurant was across the street from the Marriott we stayed in. Service and attention were on point. The homemade bread is fantastic. The hummus and olives were extremely good. The Lemonade was fantastic. The Lamb chops were great. But the RICE Iis on another level. Deserts were good.  Very good Iranian cuisine.

Visit this restaurant often. Especially for their lamb shank yum. Love the tea served in a beautiful teapot. Relaxing atmosphere beautiful interior. I know I'll be graving this again soon.

Fantastic Persian restaurant, top quality food and beverage. Very friendly and attentive staff, food was served quickly and atmosphere was very enjoyable. Good for bringing young kids. Reservation recommended, although there were some seats/tables available when I went there tonight (Sunday night). Would highly recommend and return soon.

Kish

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Villa Mamas London

🍽 Food: 4/5
🤵🏽‍♂️Service: 3/5
🪑Ambiance: 3/5

📝 Villa Mama’s is a nice reminder of good home food. But I feel like the management has went down post COVID. I’m not familiar with the new staff and its always hard to find assistance. The restaurant is small so I’m surprised why all the staff are in the corner of the room. Anyways, I hope things do get better as I want this restaurant to be known across all Arabs and British customers. But right now, for the price your paying for the service, I’m not happy.

Delicious food, big portions and some unique kind of plates in here although it’s might sound like the typical Arabic kind of dishes but the flavors are well well executed in a unique way only Villa Mamas can provide you with. Loved the outdoor seating in here as inside it felt quite hot, staff were helpful yet can do slightly more smiling :) prices were above average but I found it reasonable for the above average portion size too

Food is nice at this place , no soup options in the starter’s, some on the menu items were not available , the rest of  the selection is okay , staff are average, not too polite with customers, they don’t smile nor cheer visitors , grumpy looking faces , We used this place previously several times , it was better in our early visits .
I think staff require more training .

Never been to a Bahraini Restaurant before, so it might be the best there is, however the food wasn't out of this world. My dish was the Tahcheen which was recommended by the waiter as the best dish on the menu. It wasn't anything like your traditional tagine. It was a rice cake with tasteless chicken flakes inside resembling something that came out of a tuna can! No large chicken pieces, just shredded, and was disappointingly bland. The menu does not describe the chicken as being shredded, half of the dish was left uneaten it was that bad. The lamb shank (Mozart laham) my friends ordered was quite good, although if you order with mashed in potato as one did you will get a better experience as their rice is very average. The Moussaka was the best dish by far. Quinoa Tabbouleh was a decent salad too. The apple mocktail I cannot recommend as it was awful, tasteless and overpriced apple juice with mint added for decoration, I added my friend's sprite to the drink just to add some flavour. The mango and passion fruit mocktail was excellent.

I was bordering on 3/4 stars however the reason they got pushed down to 3 is due to them, on a Saturday night, serving the bills to all the tables without us asking for it, not asking if we wanted desserts before doing so, and at 11pm turning up all the lights to full blast in a not-so-polite gesture basically evicting all their customers! I have never been to a restaurant where I have been made to feel so unwanted at closing time. Most kitchens close at 11pm however it's very normal for your customers to stay on chatting for some time afterwards, as after all, they are there to have a good time, not just eat. The waiters were polite and nobody asked us to leave, however we felt so uncomfortable and subsequently left at 11.15pm, we were the last to leave as all others left immediately after the lights were turned up. Quite an unusual experience and left quite a bad impression. As mentioned service on the whole was good, just this last part of the day could be managed in a better way. Perhaps letting table know that you will close soon and if the customer wants to order a dessert to do so, giving a heads-up so that you are prepared so you can wrap up your conversation or go elsewhere to spend the rest of your Saturday night. Room for improvement here.

I felt the menu was overpriced for what it was, add the 20% service charge, and the lack of etiquette when exiting your customers, 3 stars is generous.

Delicious food, fantastic place, great time. First time in my life I ate lamb and asked for more. Can't wait to come back here.

Villa Mamas

Naroon

One of the greatest Persian cuisine I've ever had! We had brunch here and the service was so great, extremely friendly staff. I definitely recommend trying the house houmous and poached egg avocado toast. Everything tasted fresh! We also had desserts, pistachio baklava + ice cream and Persian cookie, which were also fantastic! Unfortunately I couldn't grab a picture of the desserts but I can assure you that it's great. A fantastic way to end the meal.

Will definitely be coming again!

Best Persian Restaurant I've been to in London; it's reasonably priced too.
Great location, very central and restaurant is small and cozy. Staff were friendly and hospitable, and the food was incredible.
I highly recommend the hummus, mixed grill, Persian tea and baklava with saffron ice cream.
I'll definitely be back soon as this was a great dining experience.

Incredible ambience, fantastic food and extremely friendly and wonderful staff.

My friend and I had one grill dish each and shared the hummus -- and enjoyed everything!  I had the salmon dish which was incredibly fresh and light and so comforting. The staff were also all very lovely and made the experience even better (:

Thank you for the great dinner and I look forward to coming back sometime!

Really delicious Persian food! The eggplant Tahchin was perfection. The best I’ve ever had. Our servers were friendly and warm. They were wearing Persian style outfits that added to the ambience.

Was looking at reviews and was very excited to try this place. I have reviewed a few other Persian restaurants already where the review wasn’t as high but food was absolutely delicious. And maybe my expectations were too high because of the 4.9 reviews but I found the choice of menu specially the grilled meats to be very very limited - I actually had to ask for minced lamb shish that wasn’t on the menu. The portion was “just enough”, the minced lamb was juicy and tasty enough but with some hard bits through out. If you are very hungry - like I was it would be 🅾k for that time but not something to remember how delicious it was and wanting to come back again soon. I guess there are other items like cakes and breakfast / brunch people are going there for but if you are a meat lover ( like I am) and know how it should properly taste like - maybe try another place 😉

Beluga Restaurant & Bar

One of the best Iranian restaurants I've been to. Ordered the hummus, bread , mixed grill and lamb chops. Portions very big, the meat was cooked to perfection.
Very nicely decorated and service was very very friendly, would go back again.

Good food and excellent customer service. Very beautiful decoration. Their Kebabs are very delicious and fresh. I ordered Tahchin with aubergine. It was a hit greasy for me

We ordered a selection of mezze and all were great. Good spicing and decent portions. The staff were friendly and the restaurant was well lit and with a polished decor

The is one of the best Iranian restaurants in London, the food was so good that I went there twice. The restaurant atmosphere is excellent and worm. Food is exceptional and versatile. I recommend the Chlow kebeb with saffron rice. All food lovers must visit this restaurant.

I've always wanted to try Beluga as I live locally...went for the first time over the weekend and it was incredible! Lovely atmosphere, nice staff and most importantly delicious food. Thanks for making the evening a memorable one.

Beluga

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Mother Restaurant

Excellent quality، fresh ingredients, lovely atmosphere, we dine in this restaurant 3 to 4 times a week, lovely and friendly staff, The best Persian food in London.

This place is outstanding and definitely a hidden gem! I used to find it really difficult to find authentic Persian food near me but that is no longer the case. My friend and I were blown away with the amazing quality of meat and flavours of the food, really succulent lamb and chicken. The rice was a real treat too, as was the pot of tea! Will definitely be visiting again, real soon.

I had an absolutely fantastic experience at Mother Restaurant where I dropped by for lunch. The interior is elaborately decorated and the menus and placemats are neatly designed and pleasing to the eye.

The food was brilliant both in terms of quality and quantity. The portion sizes are huge and you get a lot more than you would for the same dish at other Persian restaurants, and I've been to plenty. The lamb koobideh kebab is definitely longer and the chicken skewer is so big it's almost twice the size of chicken skewers in other Persian restaurants.

The quality of the kebabs and rice was fantastic. Flavourful and delicious plus the sweet yellow sauce they give goes perfectly with the koobideh kebab.

Prices are very good and there is currently a 20% discount between Monday and Friday which brought the final price down even further. Staff were very friendly and attentive. If you like Persian food, I highly recommend Mother Restaurant!

Great top notch, cultural Persian food. Has starters, side dishes, main courses and has desserts, all freshly made, rich in flavour and appetising. Very beautiful classical and traditional Persian cuisine, great for family gatherings/dinners. The service was exquisite and the waiters were very generous and considerate. Would highly recommend visiting.

The best one in London, beside the taste of their amazing food the attitude of staff is incredible and admirable. Totally recommended.

Mother

Molana Persian Restaurant

Walked passed this restaurant several times and couldn't resist the smell of their grilled food. Finally decided to check this place out and I gotta say their staff are super trained and hyper aware. Eye contact and clearing of meals, as well as immaculate timing on bringing on the next rounds.  They don't serve alcohol but they allow you to bring your own, to which they will serve you with. The food itself is splendid, with their meat being so flavoursome and tender. Definitely original taste here if you're looking for something new. I'd recommend

It's Christmas Day today and I'm working so for I treat myself to some nice Persian cuisine we have Persians within the family that are excellent cooks and also i have eaten in lots of Persian restaurants and got takeaways and got to say this is absolutely delicious and absolutely enjoyed it The hot starter was amazing beautiful balance between the aubergine and the garlic and slightly smoky the bread was fresh and cooked perfectly the lamb kebabs which is that this world the rice was light and fluffy would highly recommend one of the best ever  The restaurant was very busy when are collected the food probably attribute to the quality Will definitely try the chicken next time can't wait

THE best place in London for PERSIAN food excitingly when I’m visiting from USA . With extremely friendly and welcoming atmosphere with AMAZING and tasty dishes.👌👌
Staff are attentive and friendly, decorating is mixture of luxury and traditional Persian style.
I highly recommend for local also for anyone traveling to London to visit this place.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The staff were polite and nice, but if you want to get sick and get poisoned, come here.  I have never eaten kebab with this awful quality.  The price paid was not at all the same as the quality of the food and what we ordered.
If you care about your health and the type of food you eat, I do not recommend this place at all.👎👎

A nicer place to eat Persian food. Good selection of Cold and Hot Mazze as starters.

Delicious mixed grill alongside perfectly cooked rice. Meat skewers were done to perfection.

Only downside is not to have any yogurt or similar option to go with the main items as it all gets very dry.

They should include different types of Gravy, Reita to ensure that all customers have a nice dining experience on the day.

Molana

Persian cooking in a traditionally styled setting, plus a BYO drink policy.

Alounak Restaurant

This restaurant is not what used to be. Food was just average. Quick service. We felt under pressure to leave the table to accommodate another group of customers, That much that we didn’t even finish our tea.

We came to Alonk Kensington restaurant on Monday, we had already made a reservation for 18 people, when we arrived, everything was ready on the table and it was very clean and friendly and fast, freshly baked bread was very delicious, we had a tray of mixed kebabs and stew.  We ordered eggplant and other things, which were all excellent and fresh, the behavior of the staff was very friendly and polite, we enjoyed it a lot.

Excellent food. Just came by chance walking around. But really happy. Waiter suggested Bagholi polao which is Lamp shank with  rice. Was awesome !!!  Had some  Mint and Saffron in rice. Meat had a unique taste. I would recommend Mint yogurt drink and tea afterwards.

I came to this restaurant on the 26th August, looking to eat some Iranian food with my family. The people were very rude and unfriendly and gave us terrible service.

And the food was absolutely rubbish, not worth this money at all. It came out and we could tell it was old and not fresh, and since this my children have had diarrhea and stomach problems. We made sure to leave in under 15 minutes, it was that bad. There were no complimentary items like salad or tea offered after.

I recommend anyone stay clear of this restaurant from now on.

Ordered 6 main meals for an event being hosted, and upon the food arrival, we noticed the portion of all foods were half - the meat and rice just thrown in a box and so unprofessional. Just look at the photos!!

Called the resturant, and they said this isnt our standard - well thats exactly what you sent. They said to call deliveroo and ask them to call for a refund.

When I spoke to Deliveroo they informed me that they spoke to the resturant and they told them it was infact correct portion and everything was correct.

TWO FACED LIARS.

DONT ORDER FROM THESE THIEVES. WILL SHARE WITH ALL MY IRANIAN FRIENDS HOW MUCH OF A LIAR YOU ARE.

Alounak

Alborz

Very surprised ! the restaurant it's run by the Persian family and  didn't expect it to be so good ! foods were awesome and delicious authentic Persian food, very recommended and we will be back for more yummy foods 😋

Family-run homemade Persian food. Loved that the food arrived piping hot. They gave us a plate of homemade baklava to go with our tea. Love it!

We tried this restaurant our first night in London and the food was fabulous. We shared an order of hummus and the dinner of 2 kebabs. We had a kebab of chicken and the other was lamb. It was served with rice and a baked tomato. The portions were so large that we could not finish everything. The service was outstanding and the owners were extremely friendly. I would highly recommend this place.

Had a fabulous persian meal, my first ever Iranian food, good friendly service , the spinach and kidney bean dish was wonderful, and hummus and Dholma was fab

The best persion homemade food i ever eaten in london from a long time the staff was so friendly and they had a lovely baklawa desert. Worth 5 star review

A halal sign is clearly visible on the premises of this restaurant.

website:zabihah.com:(https://www.zabihah.com/biz/1fohq4eQdf)

Traditional Persian cuisine with clay oven-baked bread in a bright and intimate restaurant.

Sadaf Restaurant (Garden)

This restaurant was a pleasant surprise for us. We were travelling to London and were arriving late and just wanted something to eat that was close to the hotel, tasty and available (dinner). This was such a great find because we enjoyed the food SO MUCH. The food is done exceptionally well here. The meat is flavourful, moist and well seasoned with spices. There are plenty of options on the menu to order although I find the meat specific items to be the tastiest.

It was quite busy when we arrived late but still got a seat. The wait was fine and the staff were efficient at getting our order placed and executed. Lunch (the next day because we were so impressed that we returned) was less busy but everything was just as good. There is seating outside and inside. The bread is made on site and when you order it so it comes from the "oven" piping hot. The meats have a lovely charcoal flavour that you don't always get. Portions were generous. We did find this restaurant authentic and unpretentious.

I wish we could bring them home so we could go whenever we felt like it.

This restaurant is truly authentic. All workers spoke Farsi also which was lovely for me as I could speak with them. 

Very high quality food for a fair price. Attentive service and great location too! Definitely will come back and bring my mum as she loves Persian food. 

Yes the naan is bigger than my head that's when you know it's fresh and straight from the tandoor.

Love this place. Food very tasty. They are highly organised. Very clean and tidy restaurant. Will definitely return. One of the best restaurants to chill out and enjoy Kensington.

It's always a pleasure to visit Sadaf, from the friendly manager to all the friend staff, and then there's the food, which is to die for. I would recommend Sadaf totally.

Friendly, good humoured staff, great service, fantastic food, wonderful atmosphere. Perfect place to dine outside on a summer evening. I very rarely write reviews on google but I can't recommend this place enough!!!

Sadaf

🔴 @berenjaklondon 🔴 Located In Borough Market (London Bridge) Also In Soho
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I know many that always try going berenjak always disappointed as they can never find a table. They now have a new branch in London Bridge now. I visited without a booking a month or more ago. I’ve said it many times but berenjak is the only Persian restaurant I love. I tried many and not even one comes close, as well as would easily be in my top 5 restaurants, also the worlds best hummus ever, I mean everrrrr….
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Pictured above are:-
🔳 Hummus (£6.50)
🔳 Koobideh (£16)
🔳 Jujeh Kebab Tond (Poussin) (£22)
🔳 Taftoon Bread (£3)
🔳 Barbari Bread (£3)
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Let’s talk about my obsessive behaviour with this hummus. Honestly every time I have this it’s like heaven. Its not like any other hummus, this is totally different in taste and texture. They use black chick pea and probably loads of tahini. Why don’t anyone else use black chick pea lol. But yes no one can beat this hummus. If you know you know 👌
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The Koobideh also the juiciest I’ve had. Soft and tender and full on juicy kebeb. This Koobideh and hummus is the perfect meal combo for me here alongside with their holiday bottle mirinda drink. Lol
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Tried the new dish Jujeh Kebab Tond, which is a poussin chicken. This chicken is a must try, like hurry and try it. The most juiciest and flavoursome baby chicken you’ll taste. It’s got hints of spices and herbs, with the perfect char, this was faultless
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If you guys haven’t still been berenjak, just hurry and order hummus for yourself and a Koobideh and maybe share that baby poussin chicken. And remember never ever share the hummus 
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- Fully Halal Menu
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@halalhunt's review of Berenjak Borough on Instagram

Berenjak Borough

Superb kebabs! Mezze are powerful and perhaps a bit of an acquired taste but the meat was spectacular and everything was generously portioned. The wine list alone is worth returning for as it features some interesting regions not often seen in Britain. Beautifully designed restaurant with lovely service to boot. Two thumbs up!!

Whatever you start with, and it’s all delicious, leave room for the epic kebabs. Chicken and lamb both cooked to perfection.

Good service with a smile, and nice environment... But the overall gastronomy experience left something to be desired.

Counter seating was awesome to be able to watch the chef, but perhaps there are one too many chairs attempted to be put around the counter, especially with the 'sharing plates' style (made eating a little awkward with the elbows at times).

Cannot fault the taftoon (£3) or hummus (£6.50) both were incredibly unique and fresh; however the rice and kebabs were just average which surprised me for such a popular place.

The chicken (£17.50) and lamb (£16) kebab, were overpriced for what you get. I'd describe the lamb kebab as a gourmet turkey twizzler and unfortunately one piece of the chicken was a bit rubbery (like water injected frozen chicken), but overall the char and seasoning on the meat was good. An okay amount of meat per kebab, but only one charred tomato and chilli, with a few seasoned raw onion slices put on a small amount of flatbread, left a lot to be desired for the kebab as a whole - would've probably been resolved with a tomato salad (£6). The house rice (£5.50) was okay, but again overpriced - buttery and had some crisp to it, but had a weird plasticy taste on some bites. The more expensive rice that people next to us got looked very impressive.

Was very excited to go, but regretfully, probably wouldn't return.

Some of our dishes are Halal and some aren't.

Berenjak

Mahdi Restaurant

The best Iranian food in London. Me and my husband are huge foodies and this beats any other Iranian restaurant hands down. We have tried many places in London for this cuisine but Mahdi is number one. Even if you are not from the area it’s worth the trip. After you eat here you’ll never eat from another Iranian restaurant ever again. Others I’ve spoken to feel the same way too. Thank you for never disappointing us. Value for money and very very satisfying and yummy food. 10/10.

Astonishing food as always with huge portions. First class service and great all round experience in the beautiful restaurant. Plenty of the main left to bring home in a box for second meal! Been before and will return again for many more incredible meals.

I thought with COVID, I'd "eat out to help out" but it seems like Mahdi do not want my money. I called to book a table for 10 people later on in the week and the woman who answered said they were fully booked - I asked her when they would next have availability to which she said she "doesn't know". 

Once I pushed for more information, she said she'll book in my original request BUT I'll have to call back tomorrow to confirm. At this point, it's clear she just wanted me off of the phone.

I called back today as requested, only to be told they only have availability at 6pm or 9pm (I had "booked" 7pm). What happened to them being fully booked all week?

If you don't want a specific type of people in your restaurant, then at least keep to the same lie!

I used to come here all the time but the attitude of the staff has gotten progressively worse over the years and until I hear it improves, I won't be going back.

Food was good, a bit overpriced and some of it a bit cold.
Staff were friendly and nice. 
The place is amazing itself

I would give this place 0 stars...I called up to ask if they have a dress code..no was the answer...then I asked if you can wear shorts ..the answer again..no...English is a problem in this place...I was going to book a party of 13...then decided after they can't speak English and don't understand the meaning of "dress code"..that you and anyone else should steer clear of this person place...try Molana in wet Ealing ..they don't hang up on you and can speak English..!  Useless place this is..

We are HMC approved. This means our entire menu and supply-chain is certified Halal according to HMC standards. No traces of pork or alcohol in the store.

Mahdi

Ariana II

Me and my partner visited the restaurant after we had been recommended it by a friend. The food was incredible and the service was attentive and helpful. We brought our own alcohol and they opened our wine for us. I will definitely recommend and visit again. It was very affordable and we boxed up and took some food home with us.

Love this little gem. Amazing staff and tasty food. Byo means it's a good value night out.

Was a little while ago and have been meaning to write a glowing review for sometime now. Ariana II is an absolute gem, so glad we found it. Food delicious, service warm and friendly, cannot recommend highly enough!

3 OUT OF 5 based on an average of all the categories below.

Went in on a Saturday evening, without a booking. The biggest issue is that they ONLY ACCEPT CASH - this is not acceptable in this day and age - especially in Covid-19 times.

Food - 3 out of 5 - Several menu items were not available. The "fresh" fruit juices are not fresh. The side chicken curry dish was rather bland and very oily. The mains once served were acceptable but not exceptional in any way. Portions were fairly sized and the accompanying salad was fresh and tasty.

Service - 2 out of 5 ...why? One young man was serving, he did not even say hello or welcome as we walked through the door. He offered us a table that we did not want even though other tables were empty. There was very little interaction after that. The worst thing is that THEY ONLY ACCEPT CASH - this resulted in me going on a long walk in seeking an operational cash machine down the dangerous Kilburn High Rd in the middle of the evening. Then they had the cheek to add a 12.5% service charge and VAT! For what? They are clearly tax avoiding by forcing customers to pay cash. HMRC take note.

Cleanliness - 4 out of 5. The restaurant, table and cutlery was all clean. I did not visit the bathroom so cannot comment on them.

Atmosphere - 4 out of 5. There was nice traditional music playing in the background and the artwork and lighting within is good.

Will not be coming back.

This is a lovely place, I had a good time with my friends. I will be returning for more food soon.

Ariana 2

Hands down my favourite Kebebs/grilled meat in London from @berenjaklondon. A hole on a wall style restaurant bang in the middle of Soho. Chicken and lamb are halal.

@halalfoodguy's review of Berenjak Soho on Instagram

Beautiful food, great atmosphere and amazing staff!
If you’re looking for good proper Iranian food, you HAVE to come here. I know home cooked Persian food and this hits the spot. Aesthetic is on point, small and bustling, make sure you book in advance as this place fills up quick, and for good reason.

Small space, not an ideal dining spot or restaurant but more like an eatery or takeaway. Interesting interior design and decoration. Friendly staff, the food is passable, it's more Persian inspired than authentic Persian food. I guess Berenjak is more of a concept than actual Persian cuisine experience. Somethings taste good and nice and other things feel like made by non-persian chefs. Prices are high for what is offered in my opinion. The plates are very small in size and not generous but somehow the food is actually well enough and plenty (Optical illusion caused by small but deep plates making you think there is little food). There was a disturbing raw meat/ kitchen smell in the bathroom area downstairs.
I would have given a better rating if the space was better managed and seating areas were not very tight and jammed into one another. Would visit again only if I'm in the area and out of other options really.

Charring seems to be a common theme here so best to tell the servers explicitly when you order that you don’t want this done to your dish. After removing the burnt bits from our grilled chicken dish the food was delicious and very filling. Starters were really fresh and the flavours were just incredible.

Definitely worth another visit! Small and intimate place with great service. The food was exceptional and the experience of sitting at the bar and seeing it all being prepared makes it more unique. The hummus is one of the best I've had

Fantastic food. The £20 lunch menu is a bargain for Soho. The amount of food provided meets great value for money and is also delicious. Service provided is top notch. Sit on the counter to watch the cooks at work while you chat and eat.

Chelo

Cozy delicious Persian place. My favourite is the chicken kebab, cooked to perfection and the zereshk polo. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Don’t forget a warm cup of Persian tea to close the meal!

A great authentic Persian restaurant. Cannot fault the food or the service. I highly recommend this hidden gem!

Cosy spot that serves extravagant amounts of amazing food at a very fair price. Service staff are lovely. 

Highly recommended

Good friendly service, good food, good prices don't overlook this small unassuming place.

This is the most authentic & awesome Persian restaurant in Lon. Delicious traditional menu, cool decor, amazing service. Highly recommend, in fact you must try this little hidden jem in Maida Vale.

All of our food is absolutely Halal. We only work with Halal certified suppliers.

Stylish choice for classic Iranian cooking & some British comfort foods with outdoor seating

Boof Restaurant

Delightful food. Friendly service. Halal Iranian (so don't expect a wine list).
We shared a series of starters including hummus, olives with walnut paste, a warm smoked aubergine paste with fresh made bread.
We then had separate main courses all served on massive copper platters with rice and salad: large choice of kebabs and stews. Each main course was big enough for two! Will remember next time.
Flavours delightfully unusual: pomegranate, walnut, mild spices.
Four of us and the bill came to £100.
Excellent.
(And if you are into that sort of thing, they have a collection of hookahs, and allow you to indulge your vice on the small outside terrace.)

Had a lovely dinner with friends and family. The food was delicious, (large portions). The servers were very friendly and attentive.

Went on a Monday night with a visitors from USA  4 Adults two children obviously Quiet for a Monday.
The staff were very good  and Ambience was perfect.
We ordered the mixed grill for 4  plus doughi,
Food was great service with a smile
But heres the kicker. Paid with my debit card on one machine 75.20. said it didn't go through. Then got another machine and transaction done again.another 75.20.
They ignore any attempt to refund the money saying manager isn't available. Be careful..
Update  refunded the monies..

Nice ambience. Ordered the mix grill for mains which was succulent.  They have FRESHLY made juices which are delicious.  Would definitely visit again. Staff were friendly

Food is not great, human hair was found in some food. Shish is much better than bars nearby for the same price. The bottle of wine wasn't even open (there was a woman party) but there is a mandatory service fee anyway. Very disappointed, going to avoid this place  in the future

Boof

Tehran Lounge (Finchley)

I ordered burger which was delicious and fresh. Shisha was amazing. Fresh juice and the cocktail was amazing. Very friendly environment that’s why I stayed longer than I expected. Price is reasonable to compare with other places. Very clean and good location to take pictures. I love the Decor . Recommend to all

Cute place, very male dominated though. The air is a bit stifling in the back room but it has more of an atmosphere than the front which is chilled and relaxed with a bit more breathing space.
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Excellent place, great food and best Shisha. Amazing staff with wonderful service that I can rate as 5 star for the service. They really know the hospitality and customer service. I highly recommended this place for anyone.

Amazing food. Tried this place the other night. The food was fresh, hot and on time. The staff seemed really friendly. So much nicer than the other restaurants around London. Will be ordering again. Thank you

Love this place. Food always on time and fast the food is always made fresh on the day. This restaurant always impresses everytime. Staff are really friendly and you can tell they really love what they do. Last night we ordered the Mixed starter and koobide there was so much food and the kashke bademjon was so tasty and lovely shisha Thanks 🙏 will be ordering again soon,,, specially thanks to Mr Mohsen

Tehran

Authentica Persian dishes in a modern eatery.

Khatoon

Excellent food, staff was not to keen to help decide what to choose. When asked what is the portion size (to determine how much we need to order for our family of 4 - two kids), the lady said she did not know how big the portion is. We asked for tap water- got nicely nudged over to bottled still water at £1.95 for a glass.
Over all happy with the taste and fairly good portion size. So 3.5 to 4 stars they get.

Great food and good service. Was busy did to the current 50% government offer so not sure what is like on normal days.

Great food BUT place was deserted, no ambience, very expensive and a service charge added to boot. There was only one waiter. I won't be going back. Felt very ripped off. We asked for one extra skew of chicken and they charged £8 just for the skew when the original plate with rice and salad and a skew costs £9. Total rip off. Honestly better places to spend your money for an evening out.

Ask for the lunch menu if going for lunch. I always order the Momtaz and its good value.  Food always takes a little time to prepare as its cooked from fresh

Delicious food! It is good to come here as a group or with your family.

Feasting reminiscent of a Darvish fairy tale

Behesht Restaurant

This restaurant advertise that they are offering a 50% discount in the ‘eat out to help out’ government scheme, but when your bill arrives they disclose the discount they are offering is only 10% per head. 
They also server gone off hummus, which implies it is not made fresh daily, rather it sits in a vat in the kitchen for days being served to customers.

We ordered a few dishes including Salad Olivieh, Special Chicken and lastly Ghormeh Sabzi which I have to say is among the best I have tried! Absolutely delicious, everything was freshly prepared and authentic. The customer service was impeccable and I shall be telling everyone about this fantastic eatery in future. Five stars! Merci!

Great place! Loved the variety of dishes and very reasonable prices and sized portions.
Definitely recommend for small or even bigger gatherings.

We had a takeaway. Even after we got home the meat was juicy and tender. The rice was lovely.  We ordered a couple of the grilled platters..

This place gets it right every time.

...even the customer service was great.

Never eaten with confidence and great appetite before. Excellent recipes & low prices.

Behesht

Apadana Persian Restaurant مطعم ابادانا الإيراني

Do not eat there !
The food is nice but the service is awful. The waitress does not wear a mask during Covid-19, does not right down the orders therefore she forgot one of the item ordered and did not even notice.
Then the dessert menu was not proposed to us. In addition she did not bring the bill to us and left us unattended.
After quite some time, we decided to leave and go towards the cash register. The waitress had already printed the bill and added a tip for an inexistent customer service performance of us. She give us the bill while being on the phone. Let me add that it did not seem like she was on the phone with a customer.
Thankfully we had the tip removed by someone who seems to be the owner but he did not even bother to ask why. He was very nonchalant. Eating there left a bitter taste in our mouths.

I am foodie, I love esting new tastes and I was really satisfied after eating here. Authentic and tasty Persian food that made me feel as if I were in Middle East.

I was there four years ago and I would love to go there again.

Ordered the "Apadana Mixed Grill (For One)" via Deliveroo.

The food was clearly microwaved. The chicken had a weird taste to it, like it had either began to rot or had been kept out for a long time. Was ill the whole weekend. DO NOT ORDER ON DELIVEROO.

Pros:
1.Good atmosphere,
2. Clean area, 
3. Friendly staff,
4. Nice starters
5.  Foods are not salty (which is great)

Cons:
1.Portions are very tiny. Persian restaurants are supposed to be food places with real Persian food portions (i.e.  big portions). 
2. Kabab koobideh didn't have enough meat in it. It was mostly minced onion and fat. So, it was greasy. 
3. Kabab barg wasn't looking chargrilled as it suppose to be. It tasted like fried meat. That's not what people come there to pay a premium price for food.

Very basic food, for very high price, I didn't enjoy my meal. I definitely do not recommend.

Apadana

Iran Zamin Restaurant

This restaurant made me feel like I was back in Iran with how authentic the food was! Best Iranian restaurant in London without a doubt. The owners were great and the waitresses were always happy to help. Best quality food I've had in a while!

I do cook almost all the food that IranZamin have to offer yet I go there and dine mainly because food  are great there. The atmosphere is very nice and cozy. Service is good especially Lili is very friendly and super helpful and caring. 
Looking forward to go there again soon.
Once again we ate here and it was great, our waitress Arezoo  was very friendly and helpful.

Good traditional food although I've had better. Service was great, fast and efficient. Nice environment but far too small for parties/events!

Great food and service. Highly recommended.

The food was good however for an Iranian it is average. Service was good altho we was the only people in their. Delivery is exceptional and reliable.

Iran Zamin

A fully halal menu, with excellent quality food. 

Beheshte Barin

Warm, narrow eatery offering modern Persian cuisine

Belgrave

Let’s begin with the door step as you enter Belgrave restaurant that offers a warmth, and relaxing environment I have not felt in any other restaurants before. If Amin is there which he is most of the time anyway you are lucky to have his genuine welcoming as you step in followed by his colleagues. This restaurant is like a treasury from the door handle to the food/drinks you taste. Thoughts and details have been put into this iconic restaurant impressively with passion to explore, and what is different about Belgrave compare to any other places is you feel like home. The price you pay for the exceptional service and experience you get is well deserved and affordable. What I love the most about this restaurant (apart from the delicious unique food) is before you leave, there is a note book at the door to hand write your experience about the visit.
This place is truly inspirational to another level.

Reserve for your table whether for lunch or dinner, it is the best Iranian of London. Chef Amin's magic wand has entranced the palettes of almost everyone who is lucky in this temple of simple sophistication. Featured as  the best dinner's choice and the 1st restaurant in Google my business.  Food is always deliciously fresh and aromatic, service couldn't be any better and the ambient is where you wanna be. Belgrave is the perfect fine dining blend of urbane and sophisticated, but deliciously relaxed and welcoming. It really is a treat, and you really will need to book ahead.

Wonderful surprise. I find the majority of Iranian restaurants in the UK seem to have a copy and paste menu, in that you basically know everything that on the menu before you have opened it - Belgrave is much more. To clarify - they don't do grilled kebabs, but I see this as a positive. Yes - they have a lot of the classic dishes, but what really sets Belgrave apart is the attention to detail in terms of presentation, refinement, and above all Flavour. The ambience and service were both excellent. We greatly look forward to our next visit.

Scrumptious food. We took over the restaurant our party was do large. They did an excellent job and best Persian food I've had in London. Very tasty starters on platters as per pics. Lamb stew proved a very good choice. Easy parking too at night.

Lovely decor, nice atmosphere. The service was great. The food presentation was amazing. 
I'm not sure if the bread was freshly made. The portion of ice cream was very small. I don't like that they served Saffron pudding with pomegranate juice.

Michelin awarded takes on traditional Iranian dishes

Nutshell

A gem of a restaurant in St Martin’s Lane serving first class food with a difference. Having asked for the waiter’s opinion on the dishes offered the 4 of us shared 3 beautiful starters. I then took the lamb for my main course, which was exquisitely tasty and beautifully cooked, followed by the chocolate ganache dessert. Amazing.
Our attentive and knowledgeable waiter guided us easily through the gluten free options that two diners required. Interesting wine list as well.
Highly recommended.

We loved the food and the ambience! Downside is that the kitchen closes on Saturday night at 9:15pm. So make sure you book way before that otherwise you can't enjoy a relaxing dinner and you will have to rush. They take reservations till 9pm, but I will totally avoid to book a table at that time as you will have 15min to order. A bit rushed for a Michelin Restaurant so not ideal, but food was delicious. Also note the portions are super small and prices high.

Delicious! I tried all the appetizers and they were all very yummy and delicately cooked, loved the mixture of different tastes 😋 perfect place for a date, and to try something different while tasting the middle eastern flavors. Service was great too. Everyone was so lovely and welcoming.
Will definitely go back.

The food was amazing and the service was good, but all of a sudden, they rushed us to finish our meal and get out. The weird thing is that we made a reservation and placed our order for a cocktail and the four course tasting meal almost immediately. We ate as fast as they brought the food, but they said that our reservation was only for an hour and forth five minutes, we were taking too long and we needed to clear out before the next table shows up. How exactly are we suppose to eat a four course meal plus a cocktail beforehand in that timeframe. It’s an insult to the food. An amazing meal and kind service went down the drain instantly as they acted like we were doing something wrong. As if the next table was royalty, we were warned we had to rush when they brought out dessert. Then literally 5 min later, we were scolded for not being finished and brought the check. We paid as we tried to finish. Then two min later some guy, presumably the boss, comes over and yells at us to get up. Bizarre! A five star restaurant with a four star ending in the matter of 10 min.

Absolutely fantastic meal with friends on Sat night. Each course was super, from the non-alcoholic cocktails, through the very tasty mains to the desserts - each intensely flavoured and beautifully presented. Also the service was smiling, attentive and very professional:

Our chicken and lamb is Halal. Beef is not Halal.

An intriguing Moroccan restaurant that beckons you from the pavement with its large tent opening. Bordering on the cliched, the restaurant nonetheless has a pleasant interior and aims for authenticity. A wide variety of standard Moroccan dishes are available, along with shisha pipes. 

Little Persia Restaurant

One of the most tasty Persian resturants in London and i must recommend to visit this place. Customer service is really good and on point. Food quality is super too and my most loved item on menu is lamb shank the meat is absolutely tender and and full of taste you must try this dish.

Really good food and a lot to options choose from. I had a nice lamb dish with two different style of lamb with rice plus the K1 Persian beer. The best thing is: they open past midnight which is a blessing for a visitor like me who come back late at night. Seems like other customers are having good time here as well!

In my opinion the place is extremely hot inside. Nevertheless, the Kebab was so soft and juicy, I recommend it a lot. However, the rice was too simple. 

The staff was kind. 

My recommendation is to put air conditioner inside.

Nice place. Friendly service. Good food. Large portions, the chicken was a little dry,  my daughter loved the lamb filé.   Really good baklawa. Was a bit cold inside the front door was open and the smell from the waterpipe came in.

Good kabab not the best but still good 
I liked the beef fillet more than the kabab 
The rice was amazing fluffy and delicious 
The portion is big 
Includes veggies 
Tried also the yogurt drink (dough) was delicious 
Service is fast and excellent

A Halal sign is clearly visible on the premises of this restaurant.

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Little Persia

Family-style menu featuring traditional Arabic & Kurdish grilled meats & dishes in a rustic space

Ranya Restaurant

The food is always fresh and yummy, cashiers gives awesome customer service. I loved the cleanliness and character. I highly recommend this place.

Thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Super attentive staff. Special shoutout to Zainab who took very good care of us!!!

I celebrated my birthday earlier this evening in this delicious restaurant. Well we enjoyed a outstanding evening and the venue was definitely the reason for that strong evening. The crew  contributed in a graceful manner, the cuisine was delicious and my friends were very  delighted. We shall definitely visit again for more events. Thank you very much.

I like this spot! They provide high class meals, their menu is rich, The chief cook in that place is a real authority in the kitchen, I love very much trying all their food. The dishes are always fresh, the attitude towards the clients  is helpful. I often eat in this restaurant and I not even once was discontended. I recommend it with no hesitation.

Lovely service and delicious food. We came here to open our fast and we're greeted with dates and soup. After ordering the food came very quickly and served very quickly. Please try the fresh orange juice, it's so refreshing!

Ranya

Alounak Restaurant Bayswater

Amazing food and atmosphere. Place was so busy but they still seemed to tend to everyone in good time. And the fresh made bread in front of our eyes was a delicious bonus!

One of my favourite little restaurant. Authentic Persian food with a lovely atmosphere. You have to be patient and wait to get a table as they are very busy especially on Saturday and sometime on Friday but the food is definitely worth it. Their menu is very selective but they got a very good collection of everything.
Love their tea. 
Staff is very efficient and caring.Would love to visit them as soon as practicable. Highly recommended if you love Persian food.

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