Iran Restaurant serves traditional Persian food in the heart of Shepherd Market, one of Mayfair’s most characterful pockets. The white tablecloth setting brings a sense of occasion to a menu built around generous portions, aromatic ingredients and the hospitality associated with Iranian dining. Guests can settle in for lunch or dinner throughout the week, with the surrounding lanes adding to the intimate atmosphere. The restaurant welcomes diners familiar with Persian cooking as well as newcomers who want to explore its balance of grilled meat, herbs, fruit, nuts and fragrant rice.
Meze provides a natural beginning, with aubergine dishes, yoghurt, herbs, salads and warm bread offering a range of cool, smoky and savoury flavours. These smaller plates are well suited to sharing and prepare the table for the main courses without making the meal feel rushed. Grilled meat is another important part of the menu, with kebabs and other preparations using marinades, seasoning and direct heat to create tenderness and depth. Fresh accompaniments and rice help balance the richness of the grills and encourage a communal style of ordering.
Persian stews reveal a different side of the cuisine through slow cooking and layered combinations. Ghormeh sabzi brings together fresh herbs, dried lime, beans and onions, while fesenjan uses pomegranate and walnuts to create a distinctive sweet and savoury richness. Aubergine, okra and split pea dishes provide further variety, including substantial options for vegetarian diners. Rice can be scented with saffron or combined with barberries, dill, broad beans, lentils or sour cherries, adding colour, fragrance and texture to the main dishes served beside it.
The location within Shepherd Market allows guests to dine in a part of Mayfair that feels tucked away from the wider avenues. Outdoor seating adds to that atmosphere when conditions are suitable, while the interior provides a warm setting for longer meals and evening gatherings. Service can guide guests through unfamiliar dishes and help assemble a balanced selection for the table. Iran Restaurant offers a broad introduction to Persian food through traditional recipes, generous hospitality and a central London setting that encourages diners to share, taste widely and take their time.
Address: 27 Shepherd Market, Mayfair, London W1J 7PR, United Kingdom
Iran Restaurant Menu
SOUPS
£15.00
LENTIL SOUP
Lentils infused with garlic, fried onions and saffron.
CHICKEN SOUP
Barley, potato, parsley and carrots with shredded chicken and vermicelli.
ASH SHOLE GHALAMKAR
Hearty beans and rice stew with beef and herbs, topped with onions .
ASHE RESHTE
Traditional soup with chick peas, parsley, coriander, spinach and noodles.
STARTERS
£12.50
SEASON SALAD
Baby gem lettuce, baby spinach, cucumber, tomato and celery
SALAD SHIRAZI
Finely chopped cucumber,tomatoes and onions mixed with dry mint olive oil
TABULEH
Finely chopped red peppers,tomatoes,cucumbers,coriander,parsley mint
SALAD OLIVIER
Persian chicken salad made with eggs,potatoes,and pickled cucumbers
PANIR SABZI
A colourful plate of fetacheese walnuts and fresh herbs(mint, basil, tarragon)
MASTMOOSIR
Delicious homemade yoghurt flavoured with chopped shallots
MASTKHIAR
Finely chopped cucumber and mint mixed with homemade yoghurt
MAST BOORANI
A medley of spinach and fried onion mixed with thick homemade yoghurt
HALIM BADEMJON
Cooked aubergine in dry yoghurt with fried onion, mint and olive oil
MIRZAGHASEMI
Crushed baked aubergine with tomatoes, a touch of garlic, egg and herbs
HUMOUS
Mashed chick peas blended with tahini, olive oil and lemon juice
BABA GHANOUSH
A smokey lightly spiced puree made from aubergine, garlic, tahini, olive oil
KOKO SABZI
A delicious combination of parsley, coriander, eggs and black pepper
JAGUR BAGUR
Delicious chopped liver, heart,kidney of lamb cooked with onion, pepper
DOLMEH BARG MOU
Stuffed vine leaves filled with rice, fresh lemon juice and olive oil
FUL MADAMES
Broad beans with lemon juice, olive oil and spices
OLIVES
Fresh and delicious sourced locally
TORSHI
Salted pickles mixed with cucumber, gherkins, carrots,and cauliflower
CAVIAR DISHES
(POA)
CAVIAR WITH SMOKED SALMON
CAVIAR WITH king PRAWNS
CAVIAR WITH EGGS
SEAFOOD
{ served with rice and salad }
GRILLED SALMON
Salmon marinated in chef’s special sauce , served with rice and salad
COD
Steamed Fillet of Cod with chunky chips or served with rice and salad
SEA BASS
Sea bass marinated in our chef’s special sauce , served with rice and salad
KING PRAWNS
Marinated in a special sauce , served with rice and salad
CHICKEN DISHES
{ served with rice and salad }
CHICKEN KEBAB
Boneless chicken fillet marinated in lemon juice and olive oil, served with rice and salad
JOOJEH POUSSIN
Whole baby chicken marinated in lemon juice and olive oil , served with rice and salad
JOOJEH KEBAB BAKHTIARI
Grilled baby spring chicken marinated in lemon juice and olive oil, served with rice and salad
SULTANI KEBAB{or 2 persons to share £70.00}
Off the bone chicken with a skewer of fine minced lamb, served with rice and salad
TACHINE
Persian baked rice with a chicken, saffron and yoghurt filling, served with rice and salad
ZERESHK POLO BA MORGH
Saffron chicken , served with barberry rice and salad
MEAT DISHES
{ served with rice and salad }
MIXED GRILL{or 2 persons to share £70.00}
Combination of succulent marinated chicken fillet, lamb fillet and fine marinated minced lamb kebab
KEBAB MAKHSOOS{or 2 persons to share £70.00}
A skewer of tender lamb fillet with a skewer of fine marinated minced lamb
KEBAB BARG
Skewer of tender grilled lamb fillet
KEBAB KOOBIDEH
Two skewers of grilled fine minced lamb marinated
SHISH KEBAB{or 2 persons to share £70.00}
Large juicy charbroiled chunks of marinated lamb fillet skewered with onions, with a skewer of fine marinated minced lamb
KEBAB BAREH{or 2 persons to share £70.00}
Grilled lamb chops marinated in olive oil, onion and saffron, with a skewer of fine marinated minced lamb
KEBAB CHENJEH{or 2 persons to share £70.00}
Marinated pieces of speciality cut lamb fillet, with a skewer of fine marinated minced lamb
KHORESHT (STEWS)
{ served with rice }
KHORESHT E GHORMEH SABZI
Stew of diced lamb fillet cooked in fresh herbs, onions, dried lime and red kidney beans
KHORESHT E GHAMEH BADENJAN
Stew of diced lamb fillet cooked in aubergine, yellow split peas and dried lime
KHORESHT E FESENJAN
Stew of tender chicken in a pomegranate and walnut sauce
KHORESHT E BAMIAH
Stew of lamb with okra in a tomato sauce
ALOO SPINACH
Tender chicken in a stew of prunes, spinach, onions and herbs
LAMB CURRY
Tender lamb cooked in a mild curry sauce
CHICKEN CURRY
Tender chicken cooked in a mild curry sauce
LAMB SHANK
Lamb shank cooked in a sauce of tomato, saffron and lemon
BIRIANI
{ served with salad and mixed with rice }
Chicken Biriani
Lamb Biriani
LAMB SHANK MACHBOUS{or 2 persons to share £80.00}
Vegetarian Biriani
VEGETARIAN DISHES
{ served with rice }
KHORAKIAHI
(green peppers, mushrooms, onions, courgettes and garlic in an olive oil)
KHORESHT BAMIAH
(Stewed okra in a special tomato sauce)
KHORESHT FESENJUN
(Pomegranate and walnut stew)
KHORESHT GHORMEH SABZI
(Stew of fresh herbs, onions, dried lime and red kidney beans)
KHORESHT E GHAMEH BADENJAN
(Stew of aubergine, yellow split peas and dried lime )
EXTRA RICE SELECTIONS & SIDES
{ Extra orders }
WHITE RICE WITH SAFFRON
SHIRIN POLO
Rice with Saffron, orange zest, honey and pistachios
ZERESKH POLO
Rice mixed with Iranian barberries and saffron
ADAS POLO
Rice with lentils and fried onion
BAGHALI POLO
Rice with broad beans and fresh dill
NAN
Hot home baked special bread
CHIPS
Desserts
Melon and Ice Cream
Custard and Banana
Banana and Ice Cream
Selection of Traditional Pastries
Please ask our staff for more details
Iranian Ice Cream
Falouda
Cheese Cake
Choclate Gateau
Red wine
2020 Brunel Gardine Cotes Du Rhone France
2017 Vondeling Monsonia Shiraz South Africa
2020 Finca Amalia Rioja Spain
2020 Signal Cannon Merlot South Africa
2019 Denis Chateau du Grand Barrail France
2019 Terre Valgrande Valpolicella Ripasso Italy
2018 Familia Ramos Gritos Estate Malbec Argentina
2017 Chianti Palazzo Riserva Italy
2015 Chateau Artigues Pauillac Bordeaux France
2019 Alain Gigondas Terrasses de Montmirail France
2015 Chateau Enclos Haut Mazeyres Pomerol France
2018 Terre Della Amarone – Verona Italy
2018 Quinta Da Touriga Cha – Douro Portugal
White wine
2020 Monte Di Cello Pinot Grigio Bianco Italy
2021 Vondeling Sauvignon Blanc South Africa
2021 Vondeling Chardonnay South Africa
2021 Terre Di Valgrande Soave Italy
2020 Cave de Prissé Macon Prissé France
2019 Cave de Saint Veran Les Pierres France
2020 Jean Pascal Bourgogne Chardonnay France
Vintage Rosé
2022 Vondeling Rosé South Africa
2021 Chateau L'Arnaude Nuit Blanche France
Champagne/Prosecco
Romeo Prosecco Spumante Italy
Michel Mailliard Cuvée Gregory France
Bollinger Special Cuvée France
Lager Beers(330ml)
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