Cafes & Restaurants
Lebina, Premium Lebanese Restaurant in Tehran
A review of Lebina, a smart Lebanese restaurant in Niavaran serving mezze, grills and fresh salads.
Top Grill Places in Tehran
Where meat lovers eat in Tehran, from Turkish-style grills to American-style steakhouses.
Bam Land Tehran: Outdoor Shopping and Eating by Chitgar Lake
A guide to Bam Land, Tehran’s open-air shopping and dining strip beside Chitgar Lake.
Fine Dining: Shandiz Galleria in Tehran
A practical review of Shandiz Galleria, the upmarket kebab and international restaurant at the Galleria Center in Velenjak.
Best Thai Restaurants in Tehran
Where to find authentic Thai food in Tehran, led by the family-run Jaran near Sattar Khan Street.
Downtism Café in Tehran: A Unique Experience
A new café has opened in the Vanak area of Tehran with a difference. This latest coffee enterprise is called “Downtism” and employs only…
Best Coffee Roasteries and Bean Shops in Tehran
Where to buy fresh coffee beans in Tehran, from decades-old shops in the city centre to modern chains that roast their own.
Food Avenue: 30 Tir Street in Downtown Tehran
A guide to 30 Tir Street, downtown Tehran’s food avenue, with what to eat, when to go and what to see nearby.
ASP Towers, Tehran: The History of an Iconic 1970s Complex
A short history of the ASP Towers, among the first residential high-rises in Iran, and what you can see there today.
7 Best Places for Dessert in Tehran
Seven of Tehran’s best ice cream parlours, cake shops and patisseries, from San Marco and Mansour to Bibi and Eclair.
