Iran, particularly Tehran, is now actively developing tourism, attracting tourists and fans of the mysterious East. That is why today the capital can boast of very colorful restaurants that present national Iranian cuisine. In this article we will tell you where to find the best national restaurants and what dishes are worth trying.

Address: Tehran, Azar Shahr St

Dizi is considered one of the most popular places in Tehran both among locals and among the guests of the capital. The interior of the cafe is made in the traditional Iranian style: the walls are decorated with mosaics and paintings. Just take into consideration that here you will find just one dish in the menu – dizi soup. Still, those who tried the dish, claim that it is definitely worth visiting a cafe.

Dizi is a soup served in a clay pot. The soup is served with snacks like greens, pickled vegetables, radish, a national sour-milk drink doug and oranges.

Next best thing about Dizi cafe is super fast service. Even if you do not find a free table, you will not have to wait for a long time.

Darvish

Address: Tehran, Abad, Sq Ketab, Farahzadi Blvd، Sadat

If you want to try the best kebab in the city we advise visiting Darvish restaurant. Despite the fact that the restaurant is far from the center, it is quite popular.

The restaurant is a large area with tents in a traditional style and a main indoor restaurant. In the courtyard, there is a beautiful pond with swans.

The restaurant offers not only traditional Iranian cuisine but also a pleasant atmosphere, traditional music, and high-quality service. The menu includes a huge number of kebabs for every taste.

Gilaneh

Address: Sabah Blvd. | Jordan Street, Tehran, Iran

If you are looking for a cozy place to spend an evening and taste delicious dishes of Iranian cuisine, we offer you to visit the restaurant Gilaneh. The restaurant is located in the business district of Tehran and is quite popular with locals and tourists.

The restaurant is named after the northern province of Gilan that is famous for its rich traditions and unique dishes included in the restaurant’s menu. The restaurant’s top dish is kebab torsh, served in a marinade of olive oil, with nuts, pomegranate, parsley, and garlic. If you are a fish lover, be sure to try sabzi polo – a fish with rice and greens.

Azari Traditional Teahouse

Address: Valiasr Ave, к северу от площади Rah-Ahan

Azari traditional chaikhana is a great place to get acquainted with the traditions of tea drinking. Azari Traditional Teahouse is all about warm atmosphere for friendly meetings. The cafe serves national dishes and, of course, traditional tea.

Every evening local musicians perform at the cafe. Traditional Iranian music perfectly complements the atmosphere of the teahouse.

Sanglaj Traditional Cafe

Address: Park-e Shahr

Sanglaj restaurant with a traditional cuisine is located in Shahr Park, which is considered one of the oldest in Tehran. The cafe is decorated in the style of Safavid dynasty era. Interior details, wall paintings, and the waiters’ clothes resemble Persia during the reign of Safavid dynasty. The menu includes exclusively Iranian traditional dishes, which perfectly complement the whole atmosphere of the café.