List of the best Iranian restaurants by country 2025
Some Restaurants in the Country
Restaurants are considered one of the most important recreational centers in Iran, where many people go not only to eat but also to spend time. In Iran, besides traditional restaurants that serve Iranian dishes, there are numerous restaurants offering international cuisines from countries like Italy, Brazil, Mexico, China, Japan, Thailand, and others.
The variety of Iranian food menus is limited to a few specific dishes in most restaurants, but if you travel to any part of this beautiful land, you can enjoy the ideal local cuisine of that region. Tehran, as the capital, with the highest number of traditional and luxurious restaurants, is one of the best cities in Iran where you can try various foods in traditional, luxury, semi-economic, fast food restaurants, either as self-service or buffet. If you intend to visit traditional restaurants in Tehran, undoubtedly the Darband area, with its wide range of chic and economic restaurants, is one of the best options.
Among the restaurants serving traditional Iranian food, we can mention Orkideh Restaurant, Iranian Restaurant, Hani Restaurant, Alborz Restaurant, and of course the revolving restaurant of Milad Tower. The number of restaurants serving Iranian food that fall into the category of luxury and chic restaurants is significant, with Farsi Restaurant, Shandiz Jordan Restaurant, Rouhi Restaurant, Ali Qapu Restaurant, and Gilaneh Restaurant, which serves northern dishes, being another category of traditional Iranian restaurants.
Other famous restaurants across the country include Khavarkhanom Restaurant in Serolat, Gilan, Senso Restaurant, Vakil-al-Tojar Restaurant in the old market of Tehran, Nayeb and Morshed Restaurants, Divan Restaurant, and Kasab Restaurant, both considered luxury restaurants in Tehran. Shiraz Restaurant, Taj Mahal Restaurant located in the Taj Mahal Hotel in Tehran, Mohsen Restaurant, Mikhush Restaurant, and Haft Khan Restaurant are other well-established restaurants in Iran that provide quality food for their customers.
Other restaurants serving Iranian and international cuisine include Javan Restaurant, Reyhoon Restaurant, Sib Restaurant, Khoroos Restaurant, A'la Restaurant, Hani Parseh Restaurant, Yas Restaurant, Hestooran Restaurant, Lidoma Restaurant, Koobaba Restaurant, Leon Restaurant, Shamshiri Restaurant, and Narenjestan Restaurant.
Shandiz Restaurant, the famous Pesarane Karim Restaurant, Rest Restaurant, Robel Restaurant, Zeytoon Restaurant, Namuneh Qazvin Restaurant, Sini Mesi Restaurant, Ghajar Restaurant, Khaki Restaurant, Eram Shandiz Restaurant, Baguette Restaurant, and the old and beloved Zarch Restaurant are another category of restaurants in Iran that have their unique fans, as each of these mentioned restaurants offers a different quality of traditional Iranian and international food.
The number of restaurants offering quality food and service is vast, and you can add Baghe Behesht Restaurant, Versailles Restaurant, Sou Restaurant, Barooj Restaurant, Moharram Rasht Restaurant, Le Chateau Restaurant, Giovanni Restaurant, Kenzo Japanese Restaurant, Tariqat Restaurant, Reblan Restaurant, Toranj Restaurant, Iranian Qablameh and Raftari Restaurant, Rezaghi Rasht Restaurant, Khoshnam Pesar Khaleh Restaurant, Tehran Bein Restaurant, Sheila Chain Fast Food, and the newly established Little House Restaurant to this category.
Furthermore, you can mention Sufi Shiraz Traditional Restaurant, Mamounia Restaurant, Orkideh Shahriar Restaurant, Mansour Kebab Restaurant, Gilareh Restaurant, which serves northern and especially Rashti dishes, Shater Abbas Restaurant, Golden Lux Restaurant, Bare Restaurant in London, Nayeb Saei Restaurant, Deja Vu Restaurant, Iranian Darchin Restaurant, Italian Gennaro Restaurant, Joe Restaurant, Bukhara Restaurant, and Fanous Restaurant.