Fanous Aras Traditional Restaurant
Iran
At the far eastern end of Jolfa's universe lies this sophisticated restaurant with a choice of ambience: tables and chairs, or carpets on the floor. There…
Must-see restaurants in Iran
Iran
Good for kababs or a relaxed pot of tea (set per person IR40,000), this local couples' favourite has a series of pseudo-rustic rooms and larger takht…
Tehran
Under the Safir Hotel, the long-established Tandoor is popular and one of the most convenient places in central Tehran to find a decent curry. If you want…
Iran
Don't even think about ordering the stew: you come here to go to kabab heaven via its signature torche (sour) kabab. (Just eat salad for a week afterwards…
Iran
This teahouse-style restaurant in a small, historic caravanserai is a great choice – when it decides to open. Sadly, since the de facto ban on qalyan…
Qeshm Island
Hands down the best bakery–pastry shop in Qeshm Town, Nansito has a tantalising array of doughnuts, muffins and breads. It's across the road from Alvand 2…
Esfahan
This attractively restored bathhouse just off Jolfa Sq (down the vaulted alley) has a teahouse and restaurant section, both relaxing, romantic spaces. The…
Kish Island
If you're at the stage of screaming when presented with yet another meat dish with rice, this sleek fast-food joint may well be for you, with a wide array…
Iran
At this downstairs eatery, the friendly staff churn out tasty kababs and a reasonable khoresht khalal (lamb stew with almonds), though it's not the sort…
Tehran
Cosy little Charmy’s squeezes seats for about 20 around gingham-tableclothed tables into a room with an open kitchen. It dishes up simple but delicious…
Iran
This tidy little traditional-style restaurant, near the Masjed-e Jameh, makes a comfortable rest stop before exploring the nearby pottery workshop or…
Iran
Great traditional Iranian restaurant doing Gilani cuisine. Try the fish or the wonderfully sour torche kabab. Just east of Golestan Sq, it's the place…
Iran
Brightly lit but effortlessly contemporary, with clean lines, globe lamps and wooden fittings, the menu here includes pasta, steak, shrimp and a few…
Ananda Vegetarian Restaurant & Coffee Shop
Tehran
Tofu vegan kababs, veggie pasta dishes and excellent salads are on offer at this gem of a restaurant. The pleasant garden courtyard setting and good…
Iran
Situated on the far side of Beheshti Sq, the Pars does all your favourite kababs and stews in blinged-up old Persian surrounds. There's no English, but…
Iran
Near Honarestan Sq, the family-oriented Golrizan offers an extensive salad bar to complement all your Iranian favourites. Staff are friendly and there's…
Iran
With caravanserai-style vaulted ceilings, mood lighting and lovingly prepared fresh dizi, why would you go anywhere else for lunch? It's opposite Melli…
Iran
From the upper road above the town centre, a zigzag staircase next to crazy stone paving leads to this traditional-style restaurant with views of the…
Esfahan
Near the Si-o-Seh Pol, this modest venue offers reputedly the best fast food in town – it certainly does a roaring trade. The felafel is particularly…
Iran
At the Paris end of Golsar, this swanky diner is a good place to sample Gilani dishes, fish in particular. There's a live piano player, so go ahead and…
Iran
Come to this bright new place in a hidden courtyard towards the back of Sa'd-al Saltaneh caravanserai for the airy ambience and the tasty Persian…
Iran
Three floors of smart Gilani dining present such options as torshe tareh (a citrusy dish of local sorrel and egg) and amazing oven-baked sardines.
Iran
In the alley of the same name, the Yas is cheap and cheerful and does a fine rendition of the local qimeh nimeh (succulent stewed lamb on rice).
Iran
If you've overdone the kababs, the cheeky Bros have just the remedy: a foot-long bread-roll felafel-fest! These puppies are the best in town.
Iran
Down easy-to-miss stairs, Kaktus, with its clean, modern decor, remains one of Hamadan’s most popular kabab restaurants.
Iran
A local Golsar favourite, and a good place to sample Gilani cuisine, Shour Kooli specialises in sour stews and fish.
Iran
This bright, clean, pine-ceilinged restaurant offers Iranian and Caspian favourites right on Hasankeif Sq.
Iran
This cheap and cheerful small restaurant does tasty takes on the usual kababs, stews and rice dishes.
Iran
This large, new basement restaurant, across the road from the Negin Hotel, feels a little generic but the short menu is available in English and the…
Southeastern Iran
Low-priced, good-quality meals see locals clamouring to order at this simple but not unattractive eatery: most people grab takeaways but there are takht …
Iran
The only restaurant within the Ferdosi Mausoleum park is brighter and more pleasant than it looks from outside, with a choice of carpeted seating or takht…
Esfahan
Located in the Armenian Quarter, this cafeteria-style restaurant serves enormous plates of food. There’s a large self-service salad bar and several…
Iran
If it were central this sofrekhane-style restaurant would be the obvious choice for kababs, tarchin (a layered lamb and rice dish) or a teahouse…
Southeastern Iran
Making cursory attempts to create a traditional teahouse atmosphere, this reliable yet inexpensive basement restaurant is a popular option for backpackers…
Esfahan
A favourite meeting place for local businessmen, smart young couples and ladies on shopping expeditions, the coffee shop at Esfahan’s best hotel serves…
Iran
The facade looks bland, but inside the decor is a kitschy delight. Achaemenid figures lead down to a vaulted cavern, artificial grotto and circular dining…
Southeastern Iran
This sofrekhane sonati–style teahouse serves dizi and other basic meals at carpeted tea-beds, but it only opens in the evening (except on Fridays). When…
Iran
This family-oriented tea cavern overflows with character, especially in its carpet-draped front cellar. The good dizi sangi (stew of lamb, chickpeas and…
Iran
Currently the most popular restaurant in Nahar Khoran, Soufi looks very alluring from the road and the front-balcony tables with wrought-iron chairs are a…
Southeastern Iran
In Enghelab Park this domed teahouse has inexpensive kebabs; it's well worth considering for breakfast for its tomato omelettes (given a little extra zest…
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