Behesht

4.2 (26)

£25 and under

Persian

1082-1086 Harrow Road, London, NW10 5NL

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Innovative

Behesht offers a feast reminiscent of a 'Darvish' fairy tale. Genuine antiques, old Persian copper lamps, fountains and warm wood columns create a reflection of Iran 's romanticism when it was known as Persia . Behesht restaurant, in keeping with tradition, is hand-painted in rich red-maroon, turquoise blue and sun gold. Greeted by an impressive waiting room, guests enter the main dining area of the restaurant, filled with the Iranian antiques and rugs and carpets . When seated, the kitchen acts as an attraction for guests as they watch chefs prepare and bake bread in the special tanour bread oven and kebabs on the traditional grill. Enveloped by a beautiful wooden floor, tall columns and a light-blue, sculpted ceiling, the room provides a serene and intimate atmosphere.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Persian
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
Website
http://www.behesht.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1082-1086 Harrow Road, London, NW10 5NL
Neighborhood
Kensal Green
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
6 minute walk from Kensal Green Tube Station.

Reviews

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4.2

(26)

4.3Food
3.7Service
4.0Ambience
4.2Value

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26 Reviews

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AbulS
London4 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 5, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Food wasn't great at all just really dry and bland. Service was absolutely poor, had no cutlery on my table and no waiter around to ask so got up and got it myself. Table was also dirty. Asked for the bill twice after waiting about 15 mins for it and got up just went to the pay myself. They also charged me service charge which is ridiculous considering I got my own own cutlery and paid for the bill - all that without the waiter and still got charged for service charge. Joke. Will not be returning here for sure again.
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
5.0
Dined on December 28, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I invited two friends and my sister to Behesht to eat Iranian food. We arrived there 10 minutes earlier than the reservation time and it was busy already. The staff were very warm and welcoming from the beginning. They invited us to come in and we sat at our table as soon as it became ready (it only took 2-3 minutes). The entire night the stuff were very friendly, helpful, and always available to serve us. The food was amazing and worth the price too! We liked the atmosphere of the restaurant and how easy it is to access with public transport for people traveling from outer London. My friends enjoyed their meal and we had a great get together there. I highly recommend Behesht to those willing to have a taste of Iranian cuisines in a very cosy restaurant with their friends and families.
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Sarahodz
London1 review
5.0
Dined on December 17, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food ! It is far from central london though but it worth the Journey
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AdamJZ
London3 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 11, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
3rd time going here...always great food, great staff, great atmosphere and great value!
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
4.0
Dined on October 30, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Good authentic Irani food. Nice no frills restaurant. Service quick. But presentation can be better. E.g salad in separate plate, some complimentary starters etc.
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
4.0
Dined on October 29, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time eating Persian food, really enjoyed it. Generous portions (it fed us the next day as well!). Staff were very friendly and happy to answer our questions about what was what in the dishes. Notably, we were the only "Westerners" there so I think this speaks miles about the authenticity of the food. Also, loved the decor, and Maggie the parrot!
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OpenTable Diner
London1 review
2.0
Dined on August 27, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful decoration but not amazing food with very bad presentation
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Anon
London31 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 18, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The moment we entered the building from the busy road outside, we realised that Behesht was quite unlike anywhere else we had eaten in London. For us it was a unique and, we felt, a completely authentic experience. This impression was enhanced by the decor of old carpets, pots, tiling, miniatures and artefacts and the sound of interior fountains. The food was delicious and attractively presented. The flat bread, which we chose to accompany our first course, is made in an oven adjacent to the entrance, which we passed on our way in. I chose a starter with aubergines and a vegetarian version of a main course with okra and tomatoes, served with saffron rice over plain rice scattered with berries. The portions are enormous and the prices very reasonable. The service was excellent and, though we arrived very early, in advance of our friends, we were put under no pressure. We drank chilled fruit juice with our meal. It is not the easiest place to get to, but it is well worth making the effort to visit for the quality of the food and the overall experience.
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MitraD
London23 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 10, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I don't know what that was but it wasn't fesenjan. much too watery. my father didn't enjoy his koobideh either
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Bashar
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great Iranian resturant, probably the best in London in terms of qulaity of food and value, I have many other Iranian options closer to my house, but i make the effort for this one due to the great service and amazing food.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Persian
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
Website
http://www.behesht.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1082-1086 Harrow Road, London, NW10 5NL
Neighborhood
Kensal Green
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
6 minute walk from Kensal Green Tube Station.

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