Tehran
The name gives a clue to the menu: that's right, it's Iran's favourite lamb, potato and chickpea stew. Here they do it damn well, served with all the…
Must-see restaurants in Tehran
Tehran
Plush Divan is the pick of several restaurants operated by the Monsoon Group on the 8th floor of the swanky Sam Center. Chic furnishings, including…
Tehran
Just north of the train station, this large and wonderfully atmospheric chaykhaneh (teahouse) is justly popular with locals. The dizi (lamb, potato and…
Tehran
There's fierce competition for diners at the many restaurants and teahouses that line the babbling river that flows through Darband, but most in-the-know…
Tehran
Rustic wooden beams, glazed tiles and a lively, friendly atmosphere all set the scene for the delicious Gilan-region food served at one of Tehran's most…
Tehran
The next best thing to getting invited to a Tehrani's home for a meal is sampling the lovingly made dishes at this cute, cosy cafe. Khoone means 'home' in…
Tehran
One of the pleasures of a visit to leafy Darakeh, high in northern Tehran, is to enjoy a meal at its riverside restaurants. This is the best one, with…
Tehran
Tiny, no-frills Khoshbin is an institution among Tehranis, who cram onto the fast-turnover tables for an authentic Gilaki (food from the Gilan region)…
Coffee Shop & Veggie Restaurant of Iranian Artists’ Forum
Tehran
Wholesome vegetarian meals are served in this popular place where the produce is bought fresh each day and the kitchen is completely meat-free, so there…
Tehran
There's almost always a long line (which does move reasonably quickly) snaking out of this famous restaurant that's located on a couple of upper floors of…
Tehran
This beautifully restored 300-year-old building was originally part of the Imamzadeh Seyyed Nasreddin shrine opposite before being separated when Khayyam…
Tehran
This subterranean chaykhaneh (teahouse) is an appealing escape from the fumes of Ferdowsi Sq. Head to the ornate restaurant area rather than the smoky tea…
Tehran
Photos of Western rock and movie royalty (Freddie Mercury in particular) gaze down from the walls of this compact cafe, one of Tehran’s oldest. It's a…
Tehran
The most atmospheric of several teahouses in the popular hillside park at Tehran’s northern edge is based in a cabin with stained-glass windows that's…
Markazi Jamshidiyeh Restaurant
Tehran
The first of several teahouses you’ll see as you head uphill from the entrance of the park, is also the busiest, with tables offering great views from…
Tehran
Carp swim in the rectangular pool at the centre of this atmospheric restaurant with wood-carved pillars holding up a gallery floor. It's a good choice for…
Tehran
Popular with well-heeled Iranians for business dinners and family celebrations, Alborz serves beautifully presented kabab platters with, especially, very…
Tehran
The Monsoon group has many restaurants across Tehran. This, one of their first, offers decent (but not authentic) Asian food including Thai-style curries,…
Tehran
Of the two cafes that flank the Film Museum of Iran, this one has the more appealing food menu with a wide range of local and international dishes…
Tehran
Bistango’s air of sophistication and relatively adventurous international cuisine keep Tehranis coming. Service can be a little snooty if you’re not in a…
Tehran
On the lower level at the eastern end of Tehran's showstopper pedestrian bridge is this colourful and relaxed food court with outlets offering the usual…
Tehran
This stylish Californian cuisine eatery offers organic salads, sandwiches (eggplant panini with roasted peppers and caramelised onion), grilled jumbo…
Tehran
Cingari is the pick of the Indian restaurants because it gets the Mughlai cuisine just right, with tasty tandoor dishes, flavourful curries and plenty of…
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…
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…
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…
Tehran
Decorated with antique photographs, this traditional restaurant in the middle of the park, has a laid-back ambience and is a relatively quiet space …
Tehran
This tiny, unpretentious lunchtime place serves a surprising range of Iranian dishes with Turkish fare thrown in. Kababs share space with huge pots of…
Tehran
Handy to the budget accommodation, this lunchtime place serves reliably good interpretations of the standard kababs, khoresht and zereshk polo ba morgh …
Tehran
Akbar Mashti became famous for his ice cream in the 1950s and today his son continues to sell what he modestly describes as ‘the most famous ice cream in…