Cafes & Restaurants
Where to Learn Turkish and Azeri in Tehran
Language schools and tutors for Istanbul Turkish and Azerbaijani in Tehran, plus why both are worth learning.
Pasta Factory in Tehran: Fresh Italian Food Near Madar Square
A long-running Italian restaurant near Madar Square serving well-made pasta, pizza and mocktails.
Fly Land Food Park: City Views and Casual Food in Saadat Abad
A hilltop food hall at Parvaz Park in Saadat Abad with panoramic views of Tehran, casual food and an artificial snow slope.
Top Shopping Malls in Tehran
Ten of Tehran’s best shopping malls, from vast leisure complexes in the west to luxury towers in the north, with practical tips.
Food Van Fiesta: Street Food on Bab Homayoun Street
Evening street food from the vans on historic Bab Homayoun Street in central Tehran.
Barzil Sports Café & Grill in Tehran
A stylish Saadat Abad grill restaurant that began as one of Tehran’s first sports cafés.
Iraqi Restaurants in Tehran: Dowlat Abad and Zahed Al-Iraqi
Where to find Iraqi food in Tehran, from Dowlat Abad’s street-food counters to lakeside Zahed Al-Iraqi at Bam Land.
Top Coffee Houses in Tehran
Tehran coffee houses and roasters where you can drink a good cup and buy fresh beans and brewing gear to take home.
Ultimate Guide: Tehran’s Milad Tower Complex
What to see and do at Tehran’s 435-metre Milad Tower, from the observation deck and revolving restaurant to events and children’s activities.
Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Tehran
Where to eat meat-free in Tehran, from dedicated vegetarian kitchens to cafés with good vegan options.
