Behesht Restaurant in Brent

I am giving them 5 stars solely because, unfortunately, they are currently the only Persian restaurant in London that deserves this rating. Their quality can vary from time to time, but overall, it is still better than other Persian restaurants in London.

Awful smell and taste. Unbelievably rude manager. Couldn’t eat one bite and been charged.

I think reception’s manager just came from Iran and doesn’t know how to welcome customers. I have been there once and I borrowed a power bank from them, when i was leaving I left it on table and he asked me if I hide the power bank in my pocket wich is very rude. I will never go there again.

Take away order have eaten there before - person on desk made us wait about 15 minutes to pick it up- when it was ready on the table. Served 3 people who came in after us before dealing with us. When we eat in service is normally very good. Food is still good but wasn’t warm by the time we got it home.

I have been eating here for many many years never again! I chose Khoresh with eggplant and lamb . Soon as it was served it looked like soup not thick at all . Had a very thick slice of eggplant and only two pieces of lamb . I called the waiter and asked to change it . He then called the manager and asked me what is the problem and I politely asked if I could change because it look likes soup he refused He explained it’s not hygienic to return to the kitchen i said I have not touched it . He still refused and said take it home as a takeaway and order another meal but you won’t get a refund . Only five minutes before that my husband changed his sabzi polo rice to plain white basmati rice which was aloud . The quality of food has gone down massively even the white basmati rice is overcooked and totally tasteless , the khouresh with eggplant did not have the rich tomotoe sauce it should be , it looked like it was sitting in soup very watery . No more I will never return again To the manager who refused to change my dish is obviously not a good manager and not looking after his customers haly bad shood ! You are loosing more customers that’s why the restaurant was practically empty This restaurant use to be so so busy but not anymore.

Can’t love this place enough! Been going back since 2015! The best portions of the tastiest food Can’t have enough of the bagali pollo

The best Iranian food in London, thank you 🩷

Lovely delicious food 😋.Persian cuisine

Loved the vibe of this place. It was very traditional Persian and felt like being transported in a different realm, with the cozy decor and ambiance. Food was very good. Loved the baba ganoush and kababs. Service was good and friendly. Portion size was very generous

Great food, generous quantities!

I've always wanted to try the food here...today was the first time and it did not disappoint! Beautifully cooked dishes. Extremely tasty and flavourful. Light and cleaning eating. I will definitely return in the near future!

I regret coming to these absolute scammers! First of all, i was so thirsty and when i asked for tap water they said they dont serve it so i had to buy a big glass bottle for £6! This made me furious and when the food came, i was dissapointed. The lamb had no flavour, the chicken was unedible, as hard as a rock, and the rice felt like it was uncooked. Going back to beverages, they charged me £3 for a minature coca cola can and i tried to stand up but i was blocked by the surronding tables. The service was very poor and the price was £46 without service fee. I also politely asked if they can remove the service charge but the horrible manager just kicked me out nearly pushing me out of the store. I recommend to never come here. (The service charge was almost £30!)

I thought this place changed and getting better, until this evening. After we eat the food, manager came to us and asking to leave because people are waiting outside. I don't want to eat food and ran , I want to sit down for 5 min to relax like normal human being. I found it very disrespectful to see this place is turning to same old horrible place use to be. They don't care about us, they only care about money. I won't go there anymore and I advise anyone to choose the different restaurant if you don't want to get disrespectful attention specially from manager.

We’ve been coming to this restaurant for over 10 years, but last night will be our final visit. The food's flavor has noticeably declined—it's as if they've changed the chef or the recipes. To top it off, there was no greeting when we arrived or goodbye when we left, which felt disappointing.

An amazing experience! Very accommodating staff and the food was beyond delicious. Definitely coming back here in the future soon

We were here for my son’s birthday - a table of ten and we had great food and excellent mock tails and superb service from Moin. He was so patient and helpful. We haven’t been for a long time and it is still very atmospheric! The sabzi is super fresh and delicious.

Massoud (the manager) made it a terrible experience. I asked to remove the service charge as the food took a long time and I was made to pay for drinks I didn’t need and he RUDELY refused. He could’ve been polite but instead he chose a violent attitude.

This is a late review but loved this place. Mu Mum goes quite often but i only went once. The food is authentic and great. I ordered kashk bademjan, panir sabzi and koobideh - could fault anything- the bread was delish, food was great, seevice was quick and loved the iranian decor 💙💙💙

Great service , Moin shift manager is very polite and knows his work. Highly recommended. Thanks will come again and again

Good quality, reasonable prices, good staff, unfortunately no wife as claimed , Chairs are not comfortable and food tastes Average

Great food as always , thank you Moin

its a really nice restaurant with great service and food

Food was amazing, lovely atmosphere, great staff. Would highly recommend.

What a gem for Persian food in London. We visited on the weekend for lunch, no pre-bookiing required but little difficult to find parking. Service is excellent and staff are friendly. The food is amazing and definitely the best Persian food I had in London. We ordered a couple of starters and kebab for main dishes. The portions are huge but it's hard to stop eating! Definitely recommend

We visited Behesht after a few years. Food taste was good but the service level was extremely poor. No baby chairs (we had two infants and it was hard to keep them on the chair/in lap whilst eating). Rude manager and staff and it was even surprising that the manager was rude to his own staff when one of them questioned the service charge on our behalf. ANYTHING WRONG? The manager asked and then referred us to the menu where it says service charge will be added to the bill no matter what. Not something we have come across. Overall Food and atmosphere is okay but staff need be more friendly- a smile goes a long way!

Decent food but could be better. Food came luke warm and by the time it was time to eat, it felt cold. I have been here a couple of times before and it was definitely better those times. Not sure what happened this time and it wasn’t that busy either. We went in as 3 families and even the naan that came, was just warm by the time it came. Big Note: Service charge is added by default and you HAVE to pay for it unless you find something wrong with the service/food. It’s NOT discretionary so please know this from before when you step into this restaurant. Overall ok experience.

Great service, large portions and tasty food

Very nice restaurant that serves authentic Iranian food. The food is very delicious and the prices are very reasonable. The manager and the waiting staff are very friendly polite and helpful. Highly recommended.

I usually love this restaurant. We did have a bad experience when we had a takeaway on Eid earlier this year. We put it down to the restaurant maybe being too busy on the holiday and lockdown still in force. The food had been mediocre at best and the Salad Oliveh had been off. So I went again last week, it was during the week and it was a Wednesday, didn't think there would be a rush and I would get good service. Ordered the food and had to wait 40 mins before the food was ready. Mentioned to the guy whilst I was waiting about the Salah Oliveh and how it was off when we had it last time. (we had ordered two portions as we had guests) You can imagine our embarassment when the guests told us the Salad Oliveh was off and we had been singing the restaurants praises. Anyway was expecting better things this time. Got the food home and I couldn't believe it the Salah Oliveh was off again! I think they make it the night before and if they don't sell on the same day they pass them off in the takeaways the next day. This has now happened twice, also the Chello Kebab Koubideh isn't off the quality it used to be. I have been eating in the restaurant for years maybe 10 years now. I have held parties there over the years and had countless takeaways. But this restaurant and the quality of the food has definitely gone down in my opinion and I will not be getting takeaway again. I will have to attend in person so as to make sure I am getting freshly cooked food.

There are very respectful and polite staff there and they have very delicious food

Came to this restaurant with my friend after a long time. It was a big let down. Firstly there was a cue of 30 people waiting to be seated and after waiting more than 25mins no body was managing this cue as I saw people leave the restaurant. Secondly after being sat down the waiter did not return. I had to therefore approach another waiter who were cleaning the tables to place the order. This staff member flung the plates on the table with our food and was ignoring me while rudely walking away! I wanted to let him know that nan bread was part of the order and was missing. I then had to call out a third person for the nan. The meal was not satisfactory as the salad they gave me in the plate was like giving someone charity. It was not enough and I also did request extra cabbage. Additionally you closed the lights of the room while I was eating so as to let someone cut cakes for their birthday. I expect a better level of service and you should talk to your waiters and find out if any of them do not want to work there. I had the intention to have good food and good service and then I would of left a very generous tip as I always have done in the past. I don't accept discrimination especially if I was kind. I will not be returning

We eat here maybe twice a year as it's quite out the way from where I live. I see alot of people commenting about the service charge and I dont care, my advice to them is to not eat out if you cant afford it, no one forced you to eat there and you obviously visited because you like the food. It's an upmarket Persian Restaurant that serves quality food and decent portions, I pay around £80 for four people to eat, including drinks, 99% of the time I am taking food home as there are leftovers. The Lamb Kobeidah is really well cooked and the meat quality is of an exceptional standard, I also get the Special Chicken, whic is marinated chunks of Chicken Breast and it is cooked to perfection, really juicy and succulent Chicken that just melts in the mouth. While the drinks are expensive, it's a worthy treat as the food is consistently at a high standard (never had food from them that we had to send back) Also, grab a baba ghanoush (we call it Noush) it's a great representation of a classic Persian dish... Finally, their Naan bread is on the large side and freshly made to order. We always grab a few extra to take home, and they last a couple of days where you can bang em in the micro and have some leftovers with the bread. 10/10 on customer service our server was polite and friendly, on this trip we realised we were a bread short, one hand raised the waiter came over and brought us the missing naan in seconds... If you are looking for top Quality Persian food, this is the place for you. If you want budget food, go else where. If you want a debate on "service charges" go on reddit...

Their food was not cooked and the quality of the management was inappropriate

Behesht Persian restaurant offers an amazing selection of food on the menu, featuring a variety of traditional Persian dishes that are sure to delight your taste buds. From succulent kebabs to flavorful stews, there's something for everyone. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a great spot for both casual dining and special occasions. However, one downside to consider is that finding parking can be somewhat difficult. It's a good idea to plan ahead if you're driving. Fortunately, the restaurant is conveniently located near public transportation. The nearest train stations are Willesden Junction or Kensal Green, both of which are just a short walk away. This makes it easy to enjoy a delicious meal at Behesht without the hassle of searching for parking.

Service was quite poor. I was choking and had to ask for water 5 times. My colleagues were quite concerned too.

We came here to eat for my birthday the food, atmosphere & service was outstanding. The portions were massive and the food tasted really good. 10/10 service and beautiful atmosphere . Would eat it here again and definitely 100% recommend

It was excellent with a fairly precise

Been here several times with my husband and we highly recommend it. Extremely fair price for huge portions. The food is unbelievable and really fresh, full of flavor. We can highly highly recommend this restaurant.

If it were possible to give more than one review, I would definitely praise it a hundred times more. It's great, and the price is very good with a large amount of food, and they are happy to deliver with a smile and serve food. I am happy that they are business literate.

Very good food and traditional atmosphere

I wanted to give a zero but there is no option, I genuinely don’t know how this place is open still the service is disgusting, the food was cold and disgusting and in general you feel like you need to take a shower once u have left, dirtiest restaurant I have ever stepped inside. The management are a joke. DO NOT GO TO THIS RESTAURANT!!!!

Excellent service and hospitality specially from Mr. Masoud - really a wonderful eating experience 👏👏👏

Delicious food and very friendly staff !! Ask for Masoud the manager such a pleasant gentleman

Iv been coming here for over 20 years never been disappointed, i usually have chelo kebab but iv tried other dishes and everything is amazing, and the decor is traditional Persian and very unique

Just spectacular. My go-to for kebab in London. My favourite is the to-order tahdig - brainwave idea!

The atmosphere was so missable . The chicken was uncooked and absolutely no taste , what’s the shame . The service was so rubbish , there wasn’t any minimum like salt or pepper on the table . Whatever we need it , we had to ask many times without no responses. All staff they were so roud with bad attitudes. Not recommended it to anyone . Never ever come back 🤢🤢🤢🤢

I found this restaurants staff ignorant and rude.We asked repeatedly for condiments like lemon,pepper and salt which took lots of time to get for us.the food was undercooked, no flavour which made it a bland dish.when we complained to the manager he took no responsibility of the staff’s actions.and the manager was very unprofessional and unpleasant and multiple times told us to not complain in front of the other customers.do not come here I highly don’t recommend this place 🤮🙃😕🙁😢

Went to the restaurant today to celebrate a birthday. We have been here many times but today’s experience has let us down horribly. My sister ordered a drink and when it arrived, one taste and it was utterly horrible. We called the manager over and asked for the drink to be swapped with another one as we did not like it. As we are paying for the drink it makes sense for them to change it. The manager then responded that if he changes it for us he will he will have to change it for everyone. We found this utterly rude. We will never ben returning and will stop recommending this place. PS- the manager also mentioned that this overpriced drink comes out of a machine and is not even homemade. Very sad

The food was toooooo salty the b polaw was like plane rice never again

Excellent food, so much we could not move afterwards. Nice friendly atmosphere. Very busy so young waiters a bit overwhelmed. But would highly recommend.

Went in for a 4 person platter as a pair. Absolutely destroyed us mentally and physically. Was phenomenal, but I can't currently walk. Highly recommend and will return in the future, assuming I can fit through the front door. Big up Nesar, absolute unit.

Great food and place. Very friendly staff. Must try

The food was really good but recently the food is not like before anymore and the service is not good at all

Terrible Service, Rude Management – Avoid This Place My experience at this restaurant was nothing short of frustrating. Upon arrival, I sat down only to find the chair was wobbly and broken. Despite several waiters walking past and noticing me struggling with the chair, none of them offered any help. After finally settling in, I waited 15 minutes to place my order. Two different waiters acknowledged me and said they would take my order, but neither returned. Eventually, someone else came over. When I asked for tap water, I was shocked to be told they don’t serve tap water. I’ve dined at some of the best restaurants around the world, and I’ve never encountered a place that refuses tap water. As for the food, it was just okay. The tagh did I ordered was nothing like it should be—bland and disappointing. When it came time to pay the bill, I asked to have the service charge removed due to the poor service. The waiter told me he couldn’t do it and that I’d need to speak to the manager. Given how long everything else had taken, I decided to just pay it and leave. However, on my way out, I saw the manager and mentioned the service charge issue to him. Instead of addressing my concerns, he questioned the waiters right in front of me, as if implying I was lying about the wait times. The waiters denied any delay, despite the fact that two others had failed to take my order. The manager then informed me that the service charge is compulsory, which I find absurd. I've never been to a restaurant where the service charge is mandatory unless it's a group booking. I was charged £5 for service that was downright terrible. He argued that it was clearly stated on the menu, but it could easily be missed, and even if I had seen it, service charges should always be optional based on the service provided. Instead of focusing on improving their service, the manager seemed more interested in debating why I couldn’t remove the charge. When I asked for a refund on the service charge, he flatly refused, saying they don’t do refunds. Overall, the food was average, but the service was terrible, and the manager was incredibly rude. I would not recommend this place to anyone. Save yourself the trouble and go elsewhere.

Love this place been coming from a little girl !

I understand that under UK law, restaurants that do not serve alcohol are not required to provide tap water however most restaurants provide it anyways as a gesture of goodwill. Unfortunately, Behesht restaurant does not offer tap water and for that reason I can only give them three stars. Food and atmosphere were 10/10.

I love the food and there were really nice to us. The food was great and the staff was very friendly and the decoration

Very cold inside. Really tasty food. It comes fast, we didn’t have to wait even though we were A large group.

Nice food and was served by a great waiter named Masood

MASUOD WAS DID LOOK AFTER US VERY WELL.

Excellent in all aspects, have been coming here for 15 years, never had any issues Very fairly priced, large portions, best tasting Best in London by far 5/5

The worst Iranian food ever! avoid We used to eat at Behesht many many years ago, it was a very well known Iranian restaurant. It has massively changed since my last visit -4 or 5 years ago - I didn't eat our food, it was terrible.

Definitely will come back again fantastic food fantastic service amazing value

ahmad was amazing the food was good and the service was immaculate

Good customer service!! Great staff and great food!!!

The best iranin restaurant ever.rahman was amazing

The best Persepi restaurant in London.x

Can't fault the place, consistently good food. By far my favourite Iranian restaurant in London.

I enjoy foods from all over the world. I thought I'd try something traditional rather than a kebab. I ordered something called Fesenjoon, I had never tried this before. It was quite simply one of the worst things I have ever ordered in any restaurant. I really hope this is not an example of good Persian food.

Really good service Rahman was amazing

Food is ok but a bit luke warm on arrival. The service is awful the waiters are day dreaming most of the time and don't look to see if customers need anything.

Good service The staff was good specially Nesar

A resturant living upto its name from food, quality, price, portion (perhaps too big 😅). It's real Paradise!

First Persian food in my life and it was the best. Great staff. Great service.

Great food and great service from Nissar.

Lovely food and great service. Served by nisar

We have been at Behesht restaurant recently and Waiter named Tari was a gentleman and done amazing service at our section and BEHESHT Manger named IMAN was respectful and professional despite very busy restaurant with 4 different sections IMAN was smiling and talk to customers in professional manner and reply to their requirements my friends amazed how it possible IMAN on his own could deal with that much of duty with smile on his face always , A friend said IMAN look like one famous and handsome Hollywood actors , thanks to all Behesht Staff for great service

Been coming here since I was a kid, loved it then and still love it to this day. Quite literally everything was good and if we had an issue they sorted it out straight away. All of the food was high quality and cooked perfectly. Always end it with a Iranian tea with mint 👌🏽 Great service, great food, great vibes. 10/10 highly recommend!

Nasir provided efficient service. Thank you :)

Food and decorations are very good. Mr. Tari was very friendly and professional. I thank him

I have been making T/A orders from this restaurant for over a year now, every time I asked for more Taragon with but of mint and no basil in the Sabzi I that have always ordered it has always been fine & I have always declined & left the free salad and the soft drinks that they offer. Today, I was told and given half a portion of what I usually get, when I questioned it, the guy at the cash called a high and nighty rude guy called Noori who was so aggressive grabbed the box of herbs violently and walked away saying we can not do this and this is wrong or i had to pay double . Mr Nouri high and mighty; clearly you lack any basic knowledge of what service business is all about, you could politely explain your point rather than act as if you are in a boxing match you lost a loyal customer just for the sake of less than 50 pence worth of tarragon and for your very silly arrogant behaviour. Watch out guys when you go to this place you could be provoked by this management !!

Great food and great service! 100% recommend!

One of the best Iranian restaurants. It's so hospitable, the food is perfect and the service is great. This time round we had "Nisr" helping us and we could not be more happier with the helpfulness, attentiveness and constant smile on his face while serving us. 100% recommend Behesht.

Best of the Best. If you want best food, best service, resonable price, This is the PLACE. Served by Nisar 🤗😂

Such a wonderful restaurant! Delicious food, beautiful interiors and very warm service from friendly staff. We will definitely be back!

Nissar provided very good customer service

I love this place and nisar is a very good worker!! Amazing food and service

, Food was amazing, the taste was beautiful, the service waiters were very kind, and portions were pretty big and good. The atmosphere is unbelievable and it shows the Persian culture very well

The food was great, and the staff so polite and kind. Big thanks for Masoud who was very helpful, his smile makes you feel very welcome

Very delicious Fresh bread and lamb chops and chicken joojeh cook lovely

We had great service and really nice food. Masood was very helpful in explaining about the food and adjusted seating for our new born baby. Great Service Masood 👍. Looking forward to come back again.

The best service and food and the waiter masou I will give him 10 start whit he’s service and looking after customer

Food is average, service is very slow, prices are overrated

My orders all get 34 £ and they are charging me on the bill of 41 £ without paying attention until i got home That's a shame

Soheil gave us excellent service. Highly recommended

Tasty food, Great portions, Awful hospitality. Seriously would not recommend to anyone black or non-persian. Arrived in a group of 3 (one Afghan girl and 2 black girls including myself). Immediately felt the stares but that was to be expected. If only I knew it would get worse from there. Once we were ready to order after having been seated, the waiter would only address our Afghan friend and would not even look us in the eyes. It was very clear we were not welcome there. Its a different level of dehumanisation to greet a waiter with a smile and the upmost politeness and not even be acknowledged in return simply because you are from a different culture and race. Every other family/group eating there was the same race as them and was treated very respectfully in comparison. Shortly after, 2 men (one black, and the other possibly being arab) walked in and sat in front of us, and i could see the same mistreatment happening to him. After that, 2 persian men who seemed to know some people who worked for the establishment sat near both our group and the group of men. They were turning around and laughing, recording us on their phones and staring at us in an intimidating way whenever we would speak among ourselves. As a group of 3 young girls no matter the race, a man doing this to us is completely unacceptable. Because of us being uncomfortable, we then asked for the bill and boxed up our food and paid separately. The waiter forgot to ask us to pay for the service charge and subsequently CHASED US DOWN THE ROAD AFTER WE HAD LEFT ALREADY. Completely unprofessional given that service charge is A) not mandatory to pay and B) was *his* mistake not remembering to ask us to pay. Came home and felt my throat becoming sore after eating what i had eaten at the restaurant so threw to rest of the food away for safety (i don't know if there was something in the food that was the reason for the men laughing and filming). Please listen to the reviews at your own discretion of course, but I would implore all non-persian and specifically BLACK people to avoid this place at all costs.

Amazing Food, Good Service. Beautiful Atomsphere.

Highly recommended. Genuine Persian specialities. Top quality and generous portions

Suhail was great and very helpful amazing service

Mr. Masoud was so lovely and professional. Me and my family have visited this place for a long time and everytime it’s been spectacular. For sure the best place for persian food.