Esfahan Restaurants

  1. Qeysarieh Tea Shop

    Sitting at the outdoor tables, sipping tea, is the perfect way to soak up this beautiful 'half of the world', especially when the colours and moods of the square change in the late afternoon. And despite its position, it's often pretty quiet. It's up a steep staircase to the left of the Qeysarieh Portal.

    Read more about Qeysarieh Tea Shop

  2. Si-o-Seh Bridge

    This teahouse at the north end of Si-o-Seh Bridge is an Esfahani institution (not touristy) and the last of the bridge chaykhanehs (teahouses). It's typically male dominated, but foreign women get honorary male treatment and it's invariably a boisterous atmosphere, especially under the pylons.

    Read more about Si-o-Seh Bridge

  3. Teria Ani

    This is allegedly the oldest café in Esfahan and with its dim interior, regular clientele and oddball characters, it feels like an inner-city dive bar.

    Read more about Teria Ani