Places to See

Following the successful lead of Divan restaurant updating the Persian food palette, a new contender arrived in town in late 2017 called Boomi. Boomi (Instagram) takes traditional restaurant food and gives it a new lease of life with an…

Rebelan Café and Restaurant in the Tandis Shopping Centre Balcony Area is a unique spot to visit in the city, with views across north Tehran.If you like great Instagram shots, the mirrored entrance area to the restaurant is pretty…

The Sky Lounge Restaurant on the observation deck level of the Espinas Palace Hotel in north Tehran is a fusion of classical and modern design features. This unique restaurant offers a fusion cuisine of Persian and international dishes,…

Experience Exquisite Iranian Cuisine Amidst Nature Nestled amidst the stunning natural backdrop of the Jajrood River and lush forest, the Rasm-e No Restaurant is a haven for food lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. Its captivating…

Vakil Tojjar Restaurant in downtown Tehran is one of the first sites to use a rehabilitated historical structure as a place to serve restaurant goers. Opened in 2018, in the heart of the Iranian capital, the café and restaurant is located…

Tehran is much older than many people realise. In recent years discoveries by archaeologists date Greater Tehran back several thousand years. One such find in recent years is the skeletal remains of a woman buried in the Molavi area of city…

If you’re downtown at the Tehran Grand Bazaar  why not try on one of the eateries in the bazaar otherwise called the “city within a city,” several of them are tucked away in nooks and crannies all over the bazaar, and the food is just…

Balloonia Playhouse and Café is a great new location in north Tehran for those with small kids! Many people with children will understand that having little ones in Tehran can be hard sometimes, as the city’s many cafes and restaurants…

About half a century ago, Lalehzar Street was known as the city’s cultural hub. In its prime, it was home to 16 cinemas and six theatres! Some of Iran’s most famous singers and actors made a name for themselves performing in the plethora of…

One of the most historic cafes still operational today in central Tehran is the Gol-e Rezaieh Café on 30 Tir Street.Originally opened by an Armenian chap called Gargen Avansian in 1932 (1310 in Persian calendar), the centrally located…