The most popular restaurants in Tehran

Introduction of the best restaurants of Tehran

Gastronomy has become one of the most fascinating activities of people all around the world. It’s interesting to know that this issue has taken seriously in Iran and today we’re witnessing some of the best and even international restaurants in different cities and this might be considered as a positive step towards tourism industry growth in this field. But in this article at Travital , we are going to introduce you some of the most famous restaurants in Tehran so that you can have a list of the best if you want to stroll in this city. Follow us on introduction of the most popular restaurants of the capital.

Kubaba restaurant

This restaurant with a different and semi-opened atmosphere has been able to be in the list of the most famous restaurants of Tehran. In this restaurant you’ll have many options in your hands to choose and that’s why it’s got very famous in capital. The other options and advantages of this restaurant we can mention here, are the stylish interior and also the experienced, respectable and professional staff. Another feature of here can be its varied menu which you can even try Lebanese and Afghan dishes. Hams, Salads, Falafel, Samboseh and Fatosh salad are the most delicious snacks here. Among the dishes, we recommend you to taste Eskandar Efandi, Afghan plum, Eggplant Mosaic and Eggplant Stew with Gourmet even once. The Kubaba restaurant even serves the breakfast everyday in the week. Note! The prices in this restaurant are high so make sure to estimate the cost before you enter. Address: First floor, No.257, Golkhaneh St, Jordan, Tehran

Moslem restaurant

Well, one of the other famous restaurants in Tehran which you’ve surly heard its name is Moslem restaurant which is located in grand bazaar of Tehran. Although this restaurant is quite younger compared with Shamshiri and Sharaf Al-Eslami restaurants in this area but many people choose to eat in there. It’s interesting to know that many people pass whole long way from the other side of the city and come to grand bazaar in order to eat in Moslem restaurant and according to their word come to the salvation. Since the size of portions is enough for two young people therefore the price of that sounds reasonable. Address: No.4, Haj Rahim Khan alley, the corner of Sabzehmeidan, Grand bazaar, Tehran  

Home (Khooneh) restaurant

Another good restaurant which is put in list of the most famous restaurants in Tehran is Home restaurant. This restaurant is similar to a real home and you’ll feel quite comfortable like eating at home. There is a warm and nice atmosphere in there. Carpet is laid on the floor and the table is set beautifully. The food also is served in traditional red-flowered dishes. In addition to the space, the food is also very good and qualified in this restaurant and we promise you’ll get a constant customer of this place. The price of this restaurant is high, and we recommend you to order one meal for two persons, since the size of portions would be enough for them. Address: The end of Kaman deadend, Shahidi St, Jahan Koodak intersection, Tehran  

Dizi house of Iranshahr

In addition to the numerous cafes exist in Iranshahr Street there are also some good restaurant there which Dizi house of Iranshahar is one of them. This restaurant has been operating since 2007 and today is considered as one of the best restaurant in Tehran. Though the price of food is bit high in here but you’ll eat a decent Dizi instead. The appeal of this Dizi house is that in addition to the traditional meal you eat, the interior is quite in traditional way and you will see related paintings on walls. The price of each Dizi portion with side dish is about 45,000 Tomans. Address: No.52, Kalantari St, Iranshahr, Tehran  

Moby Dick restaurant

The other famous restaurant is located on Qarani St which is an old restaurant called Mobidik. The special feature of this restaurant is that only launch is served here. The name of this restaurant returns to a white whale in a novel is written by an American famous writer Herman Melville. A novel published in 1851 which in the captain of a ship is looking for this white whale. The quality of food at this restaurant is top notch and the price compared with quality is excellent. The variety of food is very high and you can order any dishes on the menu. Address: No.198, next to bank, after Taleghani, Sepand intersection, Qarani St, Tehran  

Gasht restaurant

It’s another restaurant with rather small space in list of the most famous restaurants in Tehran. Although the restaurant is not active for a long time but it could get a good reputation in the capital. In other word it adapted itself with public taste of people. The quality of this restaurant food is high and the menu is full of new and varied dishes. The process of cooking in here is totally different with other places. Some dishes are grilled and others are cooked in cast iron containers. It’s interesting also to know that in this restaurant you can offer sandwich or traditional food with rice at the same time. Address: Amir shopping mall, Golfam alley, between eastern Nahid and Golshahr, Jordan, Tehran  

Morshed restaurant

Morshed restaurant in Tajrish (north of Tehran) is one of the other famous restaurants in Tehran that has splendid kebabs. If you go there once you will get its constant customer. If you would like to go to traditional restaurants with qualified food, Morshed can be the best choice then. The price of food in here is fair according to its quality and given services. The personnel behavior is very nice and respectfully with the customers. Address: No.2, the corner of Delshad alley, after Jamaran, Niavaran, Tehran    

Golden deluxe restaurant

It’s one of the most famous restaurants in Tehran which is located on Valiasr Street. For sure most of the citizens have heard the name of this restaurant or eaten a meal in there. This restaurant still is considered as a luxury expensive restaurant but in fact it’s not true and the prices compared with the quality are fair and middle. Address: After Fereshteh St, Valiasr St. Tehran  

Narengestan international restaurant

We recommend you to go to this restaurant in Saadat Abad if you’re going to spend lots of money and have an important appointment. Narengestan international restaurant is one of Tehran's premier restaurants with well-educated, experienced staff familiar with the world's lively languages, serves its customers from all over the world. The important thing about this restaurant is that in addition to a variety of Iranian dishes, a full menu is also available. Address: Shahrdari square, between Sarv and Kaj squares, Saadat Abad, Tehran

Shemrun Kebab restaurant

Another Tehran's most famous restaurant that can be found in places such as Niavaran or Tajrish is Shemrun Kebab restaurant. This restaurant collection has 3 branches in Tehran, one of them is known as Shemrun Kebab Sandwich Restaurant. A branch of this collection is located near to Tajrish Square, which has a 3floors building and the terrace on the top floor is designed beautifully with the view of Tajrish Square. This restaurant has been responding to its customers' orders for 5 years. The restaurant now has its Kebab Sandwich Branch in Andarzgo and its exclusive delivery Branch in Niavaran. If you love gourmet restaurants, you can go to any of its branches to order the best food. If you are within walking distance of this restaurant or you do not want to be in the restaurant, you can shop online to have your restaurant pickups delivered to your location. Of course, if you enter the restaurant website, you can order from the Branches of Dashte Behesht and Pasdaran online. The main branch address: Tajrish Square, Tehran  

Italian Senso restaurant

If you enjoy Italian food, you can go to one of the best restaurants of Tehran which is serving Italian dishes. The exterior of Senso restaurant has a dark wooden door that quite fits what you imagine of the interior of that. You can order the best Italian food such as pasta, salads and steaks, pizza and many more in this semi-dark, intimate and cozy restaurant. Due to the popularity of Senso restaurant, if you want to be in its nostalgic and charming atmosphere, it's best to book a table in advance. Because it's very busy. You can also order its dishes online. Italian cuisine for lunch is available to order from 11 a.m until 16:30, daily. And of course for dinner you can also order food at reasonable prices from 18:30 to midnight. This restaurant can accommodate up to 40 guests. Address: No.21, the beginning of southern Ramin St, the east of Ferdos blvd, Tehran  

Hesse Tooran restaurant

Do you like the Iranian restaurant with decoration that reminds you Gilan? Then go to Hesse Tooran restaurant, which serves its dishes in a different way rather than other Tehran restaurants. Among the most famous restaurants in Tehran this restaurant does exist as well. Although the restaurant's prices are high, but what it does for its guests on the tables and the space it has is well worth offering the meal here. You will see kebabs served in swords which it creates an awesome look on your order table. The atmosphere of the restaurant is so intimate and absorbing that you’ll find yourself in a cafe. Furthermore beautiful copper dishes are used in this restaurant. It’s possible to order all kinds of barbecues, rice and Iranian dishes. This restaurant is very attractive even for foreign tourists who enter Iran as the quality of food is very high. At first, guests are brought to an appetizer and then you can choose your main course from an Iranian food menu. Address: The second floor of Royal building, the corner of Nilufar St, Fereshteh St, Tehran  

Mese Tooran restaurant

It’s one of the most famous restaurants in Tehran which is entirely traditional and most of the people who ordered food there have been quite satisfied with the services and quality. The guests of this restaurant not only admire the quality and taste of stews and kebabs in here but they also like the interior and design of that. As the volume of portions is very huge for one person, you can order a portion for two persons. The price of food is also reasonable and fair compared with the quality of that. In this restaurant you’ll be brought water in custom copper pitcher and tub to wash your hands before eating. That’s one of Iranian old traditions. Address: Opposite Shahr bank, Bahonar St, Niavaran square, Tehran

Javan restaurant

This restaurant is one of the most popular restaurants in Tehran which has many branches all over the town and of course one of the oldest restaurants that was opened in old region the Pamenar in 1916 for first time. It’s been serving its guests in the best possible way for almost a century and has managed to maintain its quality and authenticity. Today even it is synchronized with the newest technology and accepts online ordering. As a result, if you want to order food from Javan restaurant and you are around it, you do not have to go to the restaurant and it’s enough to go to online food ordering sites. Address: The 4th Kuhestan St, Nobonyad blvd, Tehran   Baruzh circuit restaurants One of the best and most famous restaurants in Tehran, with branches in almost all parts of Tehran, is Barzhu circuit restaurants. These restaurants prepare a variety of fast food for their customers with the finest and most elegant food design. Each of the branches of this restaurant can be found in the neighborhoods of Mirdamad, Gisha, Saadat Abad, Yousef Abad, Sardar Jangal, Ajudania, Elahieh, Hyper Star, Bam Land and many other places. Online ordering is possible as well. You can order a variety of pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, salads, pastas and fries at these restaurants. Yousef Abad branch address: NO.434, the corner of Ave 60, Yousef Abad, Tehran Mirdamad branch address: The corner of Sharifi St, Mehrvarz St, Madar square, Mirdamad, Tehran

Revolving restaurant of Milad Tower

One of the best and newest places to eat is the Milad Tower revolving restaurant. As this restaurant is placed in height, it shows you a view of Tehran while ordering food. One of the attractions and privileges of this restaurant is its 360 degree turn over two hours. It should be noted that this restaurant is the highest restaurant in Tehran located at the top of Milad Tower. It has free WiFi and an equipped buffet. The restaurant serves all kinds of food, chicken roulette, rolls,rice, pizzas, desserts, appetizers and salads and lots of other food. For children you can get discount and sometimes get half the price. Keep in mind that you must pay for entrance to Milad Tower in order to enter this restaurant. If you go to this restaurant, you have entered the world's largest revolving restaurant, in 276 meters heights. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served free of charge. If you want to dine at this restaurant, you should make sure to call the restaurant in advance and book your table. In design of this restaurant space, you will also see signs of Shahnameh. Milad Tower restaurant address: Milad tower, western Hemmat highway, Tehran

Shiyan Bam restaurant

One of the most absorbing places to choose for Iranian food is this Restaurant. This restaurant is considered as one of the most famous restaurants in Tehran because it gifts the guests the unique view of nature around it. This restaurant has the capacity to accommodate 160 guests. You can see the whole Tehran under your feet and order the best Iranian food. This restaurant is host to many organizations and companies in some nights and is very busy. Address: Next to Shiyan hotel, Shiyan forest park, Lavizan entrance, after Hemmat highway, North Imam Ali Highway, Tehran