Walnut Persian Restaurant is a welcoming Iranian dining room at 237 Wilmslow Road in Manchester. The restaurant presents the generous, sociable style of Persian eating through grilled meats, slow cooked dishes and plates designed to be shared. Its informal atmosphere works for both an everyday meal and a larger gathering.
Charcoal grilled kebabs are a central part of the menu, with chicken and lamb served alongside fragrant rice, grilled tomato and fresh accompaniments. Persian stews bring a different character through longer cooking, herbs, pulses, fruit and carefully layered seasoning. Rice dishes use aromatic ingredients and crisp textures to balance the richer mains.
Cold and hot starters introduce flavours such as aubergine, yoghurt, herbs, olives and walnuts before the main courses. Vegetarian and vegan options make it possible to build a substantial meat free meal, while halal meat is used for diners who require it. Gluten free choices are also identified, though guests with allergies should confirm current preparation directly with staff.
Tea and traditional soft drinks complement the food, and sweet Persian flavours provide a natural finish. Sharing several starters and mains is an effective way to experience the contrast between smoke, acidity, herbs and slow cooked depth. Walnut Persian Restaurant offers a broad introduction to Iranian comfort food in one of Manchester’s busiest dining areas.
Address: 237 Wilmslow Road, Manchester M14 5LW, United Kingdom
Walnut Persian Restaurant Menu
Starters
ASH-E-RESIITEH
One of the oldest and most popular soups, made with Person noodles, pulses and fresh herbs.
MIRZA GlIASEMI
Smoked aubergines, tomatoes, egg & garlic.
LAMB LIVER & LAMB HEART
served with gull onion, pepper and naan bread
SABZI-O-PANIR
Persian style mixed fresh herbs, feta cheese, naan bread and walnut
OLOVIYEH
Chicken, gherkins, eggs, potatoes and carrots lightly coated in mayonnaise.
KASHK-E-BADENJAN
Sautéed aubergine, walnuts, garlic, whey and mint
CHICKEN WINGS
One skewer of chicken wings marinated in lemon juice and saffron.
GARLIC BREAD
Persian bread, topped with garlic and butter.
STARTER PLATTER
Selection of five starters: Mirza ghasemi, Mast-o-moosir Kashk-e-badenjan, Hummous & Oloviyeh
FILO PRAWNS
Deep fried fib pastry with prawns, served with salad & dip
SALAD-E-SHIRAZI
Chopped cucumber, tomato, onion, mint, olive oil & lemon juice.
MIXED SALAD
Tomato, cucumber, lettuce, green pepper, olives & dressing
GREEK SALAD
Feta cheese, tomato, cucumber, Lettuce, green pepper, olives & dressing
HUMMUS
Pureed chickpeas, rabbi, garlic & lemon juice
MAST-O-MOSIR
Mouser is a cross between a shallot & garlic with a very mellow flavour, native to Persia, it is chopped and mixed with thick strained home made yoghurt
MARINATED OLIVES
Olive, walnut, garlic & pomegranate juice
TORSHI (MIXED-PICKLE)
Pickle vegetables and mixed herbs
MAST-O-KHIAR
Chopped cucumber and mint mixed with thick strained home made yoghurt
GHERKINS
Persian pickled baby cucumber
CHIPS
Slice of potato deep fried
BARLEY SOUP
Barley soup with chicken, carrots and herbs.
Kebabs
KOBIDEH KABAB
Two skewers of finely minced lamb Kabab served with grilled tomato and rice or naan
CHICKEN FILLET KABAB
One skewer of chicken fillet marinated in lemon juice & saffron served with grilled Tomato and rice or naan bread.
CHICKEN FILLET & KOBIDEH
One skewers of kobideh & one skewer of joojeh (chicken fillet). Served with grilled tomato & rice.
LAMB FILLET KABAB
Tender kabab of marinated lamb fillet based in butter served with grilled tomato and rice or tattoos naan bread.
LAMB FILLET & KOBIDEH
One skewers of lamb fillet & one skewers of minced lamb kebab served with grilled tomato and rice.
LAMB FILLET &KIINNUI FILLET
One skewers of lamb fillet , one skewer of joojeh (chicken fillet), served with grilled tomato and rice.
MAHI KABAB
Grilled whole sea bass marinated in special sauce served with saffron rice and grilled tomato.
CHICKEN ON THE BONE
One skewer spring chicken marinated in lemon juice and saffron served with grilled tomato and saffron rice.
CUBED LAMB FILLET KABAB
Succulent cubes of marinated lamb fillet with grilled tomato and rice or naan bread.
MIXED CUBED FILLET KABAB
Skewer of cubed lamb fillet, chicken fillet cubes, grilled onions, tomato served with rice.
KABAB TORSH
Skewer of marinated lamb fillet mixed with ground walnut, herbs, pomegranate paste served with grilled tomato and saffron rice.
LAMB CHOPS
Marinated tender lamb chops served with grilled tomato, rice or naan bread.
SHISH KEBAB & CHICKEN FILLET
One skewer of marinated lamb fillet, one skewer of joojeh, served with grilled tomato and rice.
MIXED GRILL
Mixed platter of one skewer of kobideh kebab, two pieces of lamb chops,Two pieces joojeh served with grilled tomato and saffron rice.
WALNUT SPECIAL
Mixed kebab, one skewer of marinated lamb fillet, one skewer of joojeh and one skewer of koobideh served with grilled tomato and saffron rice.
MIXED GRILL
Mixed platter of shish kebab, two pieces of lamb chops, one chicken fillet & two skewers koobideh served with grilled tomato and two plates of saffron rice
Stews
LOBIYA-POLOW
A stew made of aromatic mixed herbs cooked with lamb, red kidney beans and dried limes, served with saffron rice.
BROAD BEANS RICE WITH CHICKEN
A fragrant rice dish made with fresh dill and shelled broad beans, served with raised lamb shank
GHEYMEH
Chunks of boneless Iamb leg, split peas, fried aubergine & dried lime cooked in saffron & tomato sauce, served with saffron rice.
BARBERRY RICE WITH CHICKEN
Steamed rice mixed with bright ruby-coloured bayberries, and slivered pistachios, served with braised chicken
FESEWAN
Ground walnut, chicken & pomegranate sauce served with saffron rice.
BROAD BEANS RICE WITH LAMB SHANK
A fragrant rice dish made with fresh dill and shelled broad beans, served with raised Iamb shank
PERSIAN HERB STEW
Stew made of aromatic mixed herbs cooked with lamb, red kidney beans and dried limes, served with saffron rice.
BARBERRY RICE WITH LAMB SHANK
Steamed rice mixed with bright ruby-coloured barberries, and slivered pistachios, served with braised chicken
BAMIYEH
Okra and cherry tomato cooked in special tomato sauce with diced Iamb served with saffron rice.
ABGOOSHT
Lamb chunks, grains, potato & tomato cooked in stew and served with fresh nan
Vegetarian
MIRZA GHASEMI (V)
Smoked aubergines, tomatoes egg & garlic
PERSIAN HERB STEW (V)
A stew made of aromatic mixed herbs cooked, red kidney beans and dried limes, served with saffron rice
KASHK-E-BADENJAN (V)
Sautéed aubergine, walnuts, garlic, whey and mint.
GHEYMEH-BADENJAAN (V)
Split peas, fried aubergine & dried lime cooked in saffron and tomato sauce, served with saffron rice.
FESENJAN (V)
Ground walnut and pomegranate sauce served with saffron rice.
BAMIYEH (V)
Okra and cherry tomato cooked in special tomato sauce served with saffron rice.
Desserts
BAKLAVA
ICE CREAMS
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry
TRADITIONAL SAFRAN ICE CREAM
Traditional Persian safran ice cream, made fresh
Milkshakes
VANILLA
STRAWBERRY
CHOCOLATE
FERRERO ROCHER
OREO
SNICKERS
KITKAT
KINDER BUENO
Drinks
COLD DRINK
Coke, Diet Coke, Pepsi, Fanta, 7up
J2O
Apple & Mango, Apple & Raspberry
STILL WATER
SPARKLING WATER
ISTAK
Lime, Peach, Malt, Tropical, Pomegranate & Apple
YOGHOURT DRINK
Traditional yogurt dunk flavoured with mint
APPLETISER
Gently sparkling 100% fruit juice
FRESH JUICE
(Oranges/Apple/Carrot)
TRADITIONAL TEA
Choice from Persian tea, Mint tea, Arabic tea, Green tea and English tea. Plus choices of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Rose petals and Bahar naranj
HOT CHOCOLATE
COFFEE Black or white
ESPRESSO
LATTE
MOCHA
CRYSTAL SUGAR
DATES
STRAWBERRY MOJITO
LIME & MINT MOJITO
SHIR MOOZ
CARROT JUICE WITH SAFFRON ICE CREAM
WALNUT SPECIAL MAJOON
Walnut, Pistachio, Date, Dried Figs, Coconut, Banana, ice-cream, Milk