Massimo Persian Restaurant is an independent Persian dining room at 16 Pennine Parade in north west London. Its cooking draws particular inspiration from Gilan and Mazandaran beside the Caspian Sea, while also representing recipes from Tehran and southern Iran. The result is a menu shaped by fresh herbs, walnuts, pomegranate, aubergine, garlic, rice and carefully seasoned meat and fish.
Cold and warm starters introduce the bright contrasts found in northern Iranian food. Zeytoon parvardeh combines green olives with walnuts, garlic, herbs, angelica and pomegranate juice, creating a rich balance of savoury, sweet and tart flavours. Mirza ghasemi brings together smoked aubergine, tomato, garlic and egg, while kashke bademjan layers aubergine with whey, mint and onions.
The main courses move from homestyle stews to grilled dishes. Morghe torsh is a northern speciality in which chicken is cooked with herbs and sour notes, while fish, lamb and kebabs provide further substantial choices. Fragrant Persian rice accompanies many dishes, offering a delicate counterpoint to slow cooked sauces, charcoal flavours and deeply seasoned ingredients.
Vegetarian starters and vegetable led regional dishes make it possible to build a varied meat free meal, while grills and sharing plates suit groups who want to sample several recipes. Persian tea and a considered drinks selection round out the experience. The warm dining room and emphasis on regional tradition make Massimo a useful introduction to the breadth of Iranian cuisine beyond the most familiar kebabs.
Address: 16 Pennine Parade, London NW2 1NT, United Kingdom
Massimo Persian Restaurant Menu
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Cold starters
Naan Sangak
A whole-grain traditional bread
Torshi Hafte Bijar
Persian Mixed Pickled
Hummus
Mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, garlic, fresh lemon juice, sesame seeds and olive oil
Mast o Khiar
Thick yogurt mixed with cucumber, dry mint, garnished with raisins, walnuts and rose petals
Zeytoon Parvardeh Gilani
Green olives mixed with ground walnut, garlic, angelica, dry herb and fresh pomegranate juice
Mast o Esfenaj Gilani
Thick yogurt with pan fried baby spinach and garlic
Mast o Bademjan
Thick yogurt mixed with smoked aubergine, garlic and virgin olive oil
Kookoo Sabzi
Persian herb frittata garnished with barberries, fresh tomato and pickles
Meygo Gamberon
Tiger Prawns marinated in garlic, onion and fresh lemon juice mixed with hommade tomato sauce
Fish dishes
Pala Mahi
Pan fried sea bass served with treditional gilani sause (eggs beaten, chopped tomatoes and garlic) and saffron rice
Ozoon Boroon
Pan fried sliced sturgeon served with saffron rice and treditional gilani sause (fried tomato mixed with smoked onion, garlic and butter
Kafal
Pan fried whole grey mullet served with saffron rice and treditional gilani sause (sour herb stew mixed with garlic, sour orange juice and egg)
Ghalileh Mahi
Pan fried saimon stew mixed with chopped coriander, fenugreek leaves, tamarind, tomato, garlic, onion and lemon juice served with saffron rice
Ghalileh Meygo
Pan fried prawns stew mixed with chopped coriander, fenugreek leaves, tamarind, tomato, garlic, onion and lemon juice served with saffron rice
Persian stew
Zereshk Polo
Tender slow coocked baby chicken legs served with saffron rice garnished with persian barberries, sliced almonds and pistachio
Ghorme Sabzi
Tender diced lamb stew with blend of fresh herbs, red kidney beans, sun dried aged lime served with saffron rice
Khoreshte Bademjan
Tender diced lamb stew in tomato sauce, fried aubergines, fried tomato served with saffron rice
Gheymeh Nesar
Tender diced lamb stew in tomato sauce garnished with persian barberries, sour orange peel, sliced almonds and pistachio served with saffron rice
Baghali Polo
Slow cooked baby lamb shank served with dill rice and broad beans, topped with saffron rice
Morghe Torsh
Tender slow coocked baby chicken mixed with Gilani sour herb stew, split peas, sour orange juice, eggs served with saffron rice
Anar Bij
Gilani sour herb stew mixed with cooked meatballs, pomegranate paste, plum paste, ground walnuts served with saffron rice
Fesenjan
Tender slow coacked baby chicken legs mixed with onion, pomegranate paste, plum paste, angelica powder, ground walnuts served with saffron rice
Gamaj Kabab
Slow cooked beef mixed with onion, pomegranate paste, plum paste, angelica powder, herbs, ground walnuts served with saffron rice
Salads
Shirazi
Fine chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, mint, fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil
Massimo Gilani Maze
Broadbeans, pickled garlic, cucumber, walnut, radish and gilani darar
T Jan
Letus, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomato, olives, home made pesto sauce, lemon and feta cheese
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