Pardis is an independent family run Persian fusion restaurant on Connaught Street near Marble Arch. Several generations of catering experience inform its recipes, while a flexible tapas format brings traditional Persian food into a modern sharing style. Guests can mix small and large plates across mezze, grilled meats, stews and specials, with a heated garden and private rooms available for longer gatherings.
Fresh taftoon bread is a natural partner for hummus, baba ghanooj and several yoghurt based dips flavoured with cucumber, mint, shallot or beetroot. Kashk e bademjan combines sautéed aubergine with whey, walnuts and mint sauce, while mirza ghasemi brings together chargrilled aubergine, tomato, egg and garlic. Stuffed vine leaves and crisp samosas add further vegetable, chicken or lamb choices.
Charcoal cooking is central to the larger dishes, with skewers of marinated chicken or lamb served beside saffron rice, grilled tomato and traditional accompaniments. Persian stews offer a softer, slower cooked contrast through combinations of herbs, pulses, fruit and tender meat. The small and large portion format makes it easy to share a grill, compare several stews or assemble a completely vegetarian table.
Real saffron, carefully sourced produce and family recipes shape the restaurant’s approach rather than artificial colour or unnecessary additions. Salads, rice, bread and cooling yoghurt dishes balance the richer plates and fragrant spices. Persian tea and traditional desserts provide an unhurried finish, while the intimate room and garden support everything from a quiet meal to a private celebration.
Address: 29 Connaught Street, Marble Arch, London W2 2AY, United Kingdom
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