Chello Restaurant & Lounge in Woking

absolutely amazing experience!! the food was lovely and the service was brilliant. as a vegetarian, it can be hard to find restaurants with good quality veggie meat substitutes, but Chello had an amazing selection. my parents absolutely loved our server Raff, who was very kind and friendly. the whole ambiance of the restaurant was lovely, and we had a great time. i’d definitely recommend this restaurant, it’s perfect for a family night out.

Food was very overpriced with small portions, and quite bland, service was friendly but atmosphere was ruined by the choice of music.

Absolutely beautiful place, lovely atmosphere and delicious food. It was our first time here and what an enjoyable experience. The food (starter, main and pudding) was not only delicious but so beautifully presented too. Persian starters with Sangak bread were so tasty. Grills were amazing. Puddings were divine, pistachio cake and baklava. And on top of that the service was impeccable. I am so glad we discovered it.

A great place with good quality food!

My boys,grandaughter and daughter in law took me out for my birthday. This restaurant has been there for a few years now but this was out first visit. From the moment we arrived and all through the meal the service was excellent. The waiting staff were very knowledgeable and provided first class service. The whole meal, and we all had different dishes, we all agreed was the best food we have had in a while. All credit to the management for running such an excellent restaurant.

Amazing meal, service and food were excellent. Can’t wait to return

Driven past I don't know how many times without spotting it. Visited on a Saturday evening at short notice. Blown away by the service. Warm welcome when you walk through the door. Swift but not intrusive service at table. And great food. Good size portions of food with real flavour. Was so happy with the food, I got a take away a week later for my sister and I to enjoy. The lamb was so soft and flavorful. I will definitely be back....again!

I really love chellos , bit of a secret gem here in west byfleet , fantastic food great service excellent wine and they are starting to get involved with wine events / tastings. We discovered it on a whim when the Korean place down the street we were planning on going to relocated to Woking the food here is outstanding and even if you what the menu item is the staff and happy to explain and recommend .... you will be impressed .. we've been back multiple times and I've yet to have a single issue .

Food was delicious and plentiful. Decor is fantastic. Service excellent. Highly recommend this place.

We came from Buckinghamshire and stopped off here for what turned out to be a fantastic meal. So many great flavours, and beautifully presented. The service was top rate. Restaurant itself is romantic, with a nice selection of wines, very clean and appealing. Worth a detour to eat here.

I absolutely loved the food and service was amazing. Thank you for making the evening so enjoyable. Thank you Daniel and the team.

Very nice place to dine in and experience the great persian cuisine. The place itself is nice with a great atmosphere with brilliant staff. Service was great as well.

Top service, very friendly and welcoming. Lovely food with a vast choice of dishes to choose from. We will definitely be visiting again!

Friendly welcome and great service. Food was excellent and will be back very soon. It was nice to try something a bit different to other cuisines

An awesome evening out. We will be there again in the next few weeks. The food, the service and the atmosphere were 5/5. Thank you.

We enjoyed an absolutely delicious authentic Persian meal in Chello. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it. The service was impeccable too. Our young waiter Raff was so charming as was the restaurant owner. Definitely going back. Thank you

Chello is an absolute jewel. Out of this world food flavour, quality and , presentation - sublime. Incredible staff (Raff needs credits here) engaged, helpful, efficient and friendly - feels out of the normal. Decor is beautiful, private and comfortable. We will be back many times, with our friends and extended people. The price of great is irrelevant in the memory of delight.

Had a wonderful evening at Chello. Food was superb. Service was superb. Cannot fault the place and will definitely be back. Thank you for looking after us so well 😁

Thank you, as once again a lovely evening, beautiful food and great customer service. I love the new bar and will return to sample some of the wide selection of wine you have.

I have been coming here for years and it is my favourite restaurant. The service is excellent and the staff our beyond accommodating and friendly. The food is so flavoursome, the meat is so tender and it is all presented so beautifully. The interior is amazing with the wine bar and the restaurant. Could not recommend this place more , a must visit!

A hidden gem in West Byfleet. Well its not that hidden, actually being on the main road! But the food, the service and the ambience are just perfect. My favourite place to eat in West Byfleet. The food is delicious and the staff are friendly and can do enough for you. Most definitely worth a visit!

Lovely staff very welcoming and overall excellent attention to detail. The food was unimpressive. Disappointing but eadable. Trying to think of something exceptional I can pick out about the food but nothing comes to mind. Drink choice was good. Well done staff for making us feel welcome but the owners should take a look at the chef.

This is the best restaurant in West Byfleet. It's a family run business with the best food and atmosphere available. Highly recommend

nice place to visit - v friendly

Absolutely loved the setting, the service, the food was more than delicious and we all really enjoyed the evening. Cannot recommend highly enough.

We had really good experience with Persian food here, our first and most definitely not last. We Loved everything we ordered. It's not often you find food that awakens your taste buds and makes you smile. We were really well looked after and overall had a great time.

This place is beautiful, it’s more than a restaurant. We go to try the latest wine on the menu and then tuck into the delicious grilled meats!

I agree with other critical reviews. Unfortunately, not authentic. Hugely disappointing. I’ve been eating Iranian food for 30 years. The only positive, this will be an ‘interesting’ topic of conversation with Iranian friends and family. Bread is actually Mexican Tortilla and NOT Iranian Lavash, they do not make their own bread. I also tried Sangack but it is not fresh. Food is lacking flavour and not authentic, overall presentation is not great, and staff service very slow. Tadhig was soggy and not crispy, Koobideh had a strange flavour not tasted before, starters had way too much oil sitting on top which is not normal. Really high prices for what you get. If quality and flavour are good then you don’t mind, but this was sub standard. Unfortunately it feels like rip off. I was hoping for more, and my hunt for a good Iranian restaurant in Surrey continues! Real shame, hopefully they improve otherwise I can’t see people returning.

The food was disappointing, we ordered two starters, a salad and two main dishes and a few extra bread (Iranian naan Lavash and Sangak). One of the starters was delicious (koofteh) and the rest of the food was disappointing. The proprietor was happy to take our order after confirming they baked Iranian bread on site. It took nearly two hours for our take away order to be made ready. During this time, he was short with us for ordering the extra bread. Apparently they are not a bakery, and have a small oven! The bread sold to us was shop bought tortillas warmed up and not the Iranian naan Lavash expected.

Friendly service, very informative about both the food and the building Amazing meal

The food was amazing and the owner was incredibly friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.

One of the most delicious meals we have both eaten. We had starters, mains and drinks. Worth every penny. The service was friendly and in good time Will 100% go back

Nice atmosphere & ambience. The doukh was great. Everything else was terrible. We had some prawns and calamari which was our mistake really. We then had the mixed grill: the meat was offensive and the chicken was utterly flavourless. I won’t even mention the price because even if it was free, the food is hardly worth making the trip to. A new chef would be most useful.

Fantastic restaurant. My partner and I went in to experience the wine and charcuterie deal. We had a wonderful time with excellent wine and lovely food.

Booked this restaurant for my two daughters birthdays, when we arrived they said it was an event night and the didn’t have our booking. We showed them our reservation on mobile and they said that it shouldn’t have been accepted. No apology from manager, was very disappointed and ruined my daughters birthdays.

Poor service, passable food, cannot recommend. I received the blandest food possible! Even worse cause it was the owners recommendation from the menu!

This was a birthday meal. It is a long time since I ate Persian food. The meal was the best that I have tasted. Beautiful individual flavours which kept exciting my taste buds. The menu was extensive and something for everyone,. The food was beautifully presented. The service, overseen by the owner, was first rate.. The restaurant itself is beautifully designed with some original features. Now my number 1 restaurant.

Iwe stumbled over this place after coming out of a Korean restaurant looking for a coffee and cake . It was late but the staff was very welcoming . We went in and noticed the bar was a very nice area with a relaxing corner . We tried their pomegranate vodka and it was truly refreshing with a sweet taste , leaving you wanting more . Coffee was superb and so was the cake . After some weeks we returned with some friends there for dinner . Again the drinks / cocktails looked very attractive and tasted really good . The drinks have fancy names and I can guarantee it’s not on any other restaurants menu . Food was very tasty , especially the lamb shank which just fell off the bones . I found the starters were tiny servings , nevertheless very yummy . The atmosphere is really relaxing with low lights and soft music . Restaurants had the Persian feel has the Persian feel and plants and cleverly designed cubicles around the place gives a lot of Privacy in a social environment . The only downside was we ordered our drinks and starters and for almost half an hour no one came to our table ( restaurant was not busy ) . Eventually I managed to get hold of the lovely waitress I met the first time and she recognised me and from there on everything was just fabulous . If your love Persian food , it’s the place to go and the cocktails are to die for

Fabulous setting, fabulous food, fabulous service. Highly recommend this restaurant. All three courses were exceptional. Will definitely be returning.

We were greeted warmly at the door. The wait staff were attentive but it wasn’t too much. We shared a mixed starter that you can choose from a selection and then mixed meat grill with rice, veg and a flatbread. The food was delicious and the portions were great. We decided to finish it off with the pistachio ice cream that we all loved and a friend who couldn’t finish his fish got it to go. It is a lovely looking restaurant with the original old mosaic floor tiles. We had a lovely night. Will definitely be going again.

Gorgeous food, historic building (an early Sainsbury's), lovely people who run it. Certainly one of the best restaurants in West Byfleet.

Brilliant restaurant - service was excellent very friendly and the food was really good - really good atmosphere- nice and clean throughout will be going back

We visited Chello last night for the first time. It’s not just a restaurant it’s a Persian experience, from the moment you walk through the door of this establishment to the time you leave we were bowled over with the extremely hospitable staff, ambience, interesting decor, delicious food and of course the history of the building. Originally a J Sainsbury store the current owner has painstakingly restored the most striking mosaic floor that is around 100 years old. It’s just beautiful. The rest of the decor and lighting is interesting and has been carefully thought out to ensure diners are made to feel warm and comfortable. Large selection of drinks available including cocktails and we enjoyed a pre dinner drink at the gorgeous solid wood bar. Staff are more than happy to explain the good sized menu. We had a mixture of starters that were cooked to perfection and were so tasty. Our main meals we opted for a mixture of chicken and lamb kebabs on a layer of traditional warm bread with varied vegetables and of course the famous Persian chelo rice. All food was of an extremely high quality and standard and the best Persian food we have ever tasted. The owners have done an amazing job with this restaurant and such thought has gone into absolutely everything including all the little extra touches. Just loved the coffee liqueur spoons, sugar pots and the inspirational women picture in the ladies toilet. We were truly impressed and can’t wait to visit again.

We visited Chello last night for the first time. It’s not just a restaurant it’s a Persian experience, from the moment you walk through the door of this establishment to the time you leave we were bowled over with the extremely hospitable staff, ambience, interesting decor, delicious food and of course the history of the building. Originally a J Sainsbury store the current owner has painstakingly restored the most striking mosaic floor that is around 100 years old. It’s just beautiful. The rest of the decor and lighting is interesting and has been carefully thought out to ensure diners are made to feel warm and comfortable. Large selection of drinks available including cocktails and we enjoyed a pre dinner drink at the gorgeous solid wood bar. Staff are more than happy to explain the good sized menu. We had a mixture of starters that were cooked to perfection and were so tasty. Our main meals we opted for a mixture of chicken and lamb kebabs on a layer of traditional warm bread with varied vegetables and of course the famous Persian chelo rice. All food was of an extremely high quality and standard and the best Persian food we have ever tasted. The owners have done an amazing job with this restaurant and such thought has gone into absolutely everything including all the little extra touches. Just loved the coffee liqueur spoons, sugar pots and the inspirational women picture in the ladies toilet. We were truly impressed and can’t wait to visit again.

They are rip off. The quality is not as you expected . It is too expensive for the food they serve. if you really know the Persian food you would never dine there.

Excellent place for a nice dine out. Delicious cuisines and yummy dessert options.. Loved it

Wonderful food, wonderful hosts, welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The rice is absolutely divine. The mashdi bademjan is delicious. The chai is great. Will definitely be coming again to get some local and authentic Persian food.

I have been in many Iranian restaurants in different countries, and Chello is on top of my list. Everything is so satisfying there, taken from service to food. I would highly recommend Chello for anyone looking for a quality and lovely Iranian restaurant!

This is one of the best persian resturants and I would highly recommend them. We took out takeaways couple of times and we were very satisfied.

I love Chello, it’s not a typical persian restaurant, it’s fusion where east meets west. Great food, amazing service, if you are looking for authentic homemade Iranian food, this place is second to none.

Excellent food, and service. Catered beautifully for a large family gathering and accommodated vegetarians.

A great experience, from the friendly welcome onwards. This restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere, the decor fascinating, with an amazing history. The menu has something for everyone, and the attentive staff are happy to explain the dishes if you are unsure. That said, the food was great, sharing a starter, then enjoying something different for our mains. You must try the Persian Chai, best tea ever.

Service was really good and I liked the decor. The food was reasonable - mixed grill was tasty and rice was excellent. Hummus was horrible and why put caramel sauce on baklava!?! But overall a good experience.

Great family run business always so welcoming every time I go. Food never dissappoints!

Lovely food served by great staff

Friendly staff and good food,highly recommended.

Food was impeccable, flavours were amazing! Staff are very friendly and welcoming and made my birthday memorable. Would highly recommend the Persian cocktails. Such a nice dinner setting and atmosphere. A place that you must visit!

What a lovely place! Great decor, atmosphere and the food is AMAZING!!

We ordered three starters and they all taste very nice. The staff are very friendly and food is good. The restaurant is nicely decorated. Recommend to go back again. Next time we’ll try their main dishes. We had a very nice dining experience.

Beautiful stylishly comfortable place. Very firendly and helpful staff. They have worked really hard in restoring and modernizing the place. Prices are reasonable. We ordered Olovieh but dippointedley it was more like a pure mayo souse rather then finely chopped ingrident mixed with mayo. Lavash bread was actually a tortilla wrap soaked in oil. We also had a grill for two. Chicken and lamb pieces were nice and tender. Minced kabab had a unusual spice/ flavour that we did not recognize or have ever tested before and it was overdone . Lots of mixed salad and other chopped vegetables with houmous piled up on the side! Just too many ingrident in a what was supposed to be a simple dish. Rice and tahdig was delicious. We asked for Persian tea expecting a brewed traditional tea but it was just a tea bag in a over sized glass. Coffee was excellent. Overall a lovely place but expecting more simple and traditional food for a Persian restaurant to dine in.

Beautiful atmosphere with music, attentive smiley friendly staff in a professional manner, well-presented drink and food, delicious food, not long waiting at all on a Sunday evening to be served. Road side parking was free of charge on weekends.

Me and my partner had a lovely time at chello! The service was lovely and welcoming .everything was perfectly done and presented the food was Exquisite! Thankyou we will be back again as always ..and bring the family 🙏🏼

If you have never tried Persian food then you must go. Great service and excellent food.

Always great service, look after their guests! Good well cooked and delicious choices 😋

We enjoyed delicious food and very friendly, helpful service. The sharing starter platter was really good with the best flatbreads I've ever had. A great evening we're still talking about.

A perfect example of a family run business. An amazing peaceful atmosphere, Delicious food, friendly and professional service. A fully exclusive selection of drinks at the bar at great prices. 👌🏻 We had a selection of their grilled dishes and it was so tender and well cooked to perfection. Can't wait to visit this place again. 🙂

Visited for dinner with my husband, all of the food was delicious and beautifully presented. Lovely cocktails and a new Persian saffron flavoured gin which was to die for! The young man who served us was attentive and friendly, really professional service with a friendly smile. A fabulous restaurant with a lovely atmosphere and gorgeous decor!

Once again enjoyed a fabulous meal at Chello WB. Very welcoming staff when we arrived. Staff very attentive and personal, and food for all four of us was delicious. Wonderful choice of food suitable for all tastes, meat lovers, fish and vegetarian also. Spotless restaurant (including restrooms) with lovely table and glassware. Exceptional service.

Tasty food in a beautiful restaurant. It was a surprisingly pleasant mid-week night out. Very good service too.

Great food, great service really enjoyed it

Really great food for whole family. Super friendly vibe. Staff really great to explain food and make it a fun time. Get the samplers!

Visited for the first time today, a quiet Sunday and we were the only table at first but the service was attentive and fast, food was freshly cooked and delicious - the kebab koobideh is as good as some of the well established Persian restaurants in London. Despite being quiet the atmosphere was lovely, beautifully decorated restaurant with the widest variety menu we have seen. My Iranian father was absolutely thrilled to see some of his favourite childhood dishes on the menu and loved that they had his favourite bread. If you haven’t tried Persian food, Chello is a great place to start. If you’re already a fan, you won’t be disappointed!

Went there last night. The food was excellent and the staff friendly and helpful

Visited this lovely restaurant once again with a large number of friends and family, arranged early Sunday afternoon to accommodate us all. The food, the service and friendly staff were exceptional. Made our Sunday and a big thank you to all who work there, please...

Went there last night. The food was excellent and the staff friendly and helpful. We had the Persian platter as well as the mixed grill. The meat was very tender.

First meal out with my wife, daughter and her husband for over a year. We booked as it was Persian Cuisine and so enticed our palate. The tables are laid out with space between them. Music to match the atmosphere. An original old flooring restored....

Delicious food, superb staff, lovely restaurant.

Lovely food and great customer service

This cosy softly lit restaurant is a great place to meet in the evening. It also serves very tasty Persian food, including excellent meat and rise dishes and delicious sauces to accompany them.

Came here for some authentic Persian food on a sunday evening with my partner. The food was absolutely delicious! We had drinks in the lounge area to begin - a tequila cocktail and a rose cocktail (my favourite!) For starters we had a mixture of...

One of the best restaurants I’ve ever been good vibes design and extremely delicious food. Would recommend to all

Had dinner here with friends. The food exceptional with great and friendly service. Highly recommended for all tastes including vegan.

Very tasty and amazing service :) thank you!

There’s no bad word to describe about this place!!! I was told about this place through a family friend of ours and they weren’t wrong when they mentioned about the quality and service. We made our first visit to Chello restaurant today (21/8) and I...

We went tonight for an anniversary meal and I was compelled to write a review straight away. Wow! The service was second to none, the decor was beautiful, and the food itself was out of this world. Every dish we had tasted divine and presented...

Visited Chello this evening with my wife and we had a great meal Food was excellent extremely tasty and good portions sizes in fact maybe too big if you also would like to have a desert as well . Service was great and staff very...

Iranian (read eastern Mediterranean) food. Excellent range of dips with flat bread to die for. Mains include a range of grilled or lamb or chicken stews. Try the Bastani for dessert.

Lovely meal and generous portion sizes. Menu was very good and great with an extensive key for those with allergies. Staff were really friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend!

Interesting,tasty food and attentive staff. Looking forward to going back.

This is not your average kabab. The best food we've had in from a restaurant by far. Great service and excellent quality. 100% recommended if you want to cater food and great atmosphere if you want to eat in.

Beautiful resturant, good service, great food, large portions

Nice restaurant and the staff very nice but the food was such a disappointment and over priced for what it was can't say I would recommend and won't be going back

Fantastic food service and overall just an excellent Restaurant.

The food was lovely,lots of choice.We had a drink outside while we waited for the rest of our family to arrive and then went into the restaurant. The staff were very attentive and we all enjoyed all aspects of the meal and service.

We made our first visit to Chello yesterday evening. We loved the resturaurant, the atmosphere was good. The food was lovely, good choice of things to eat on the menu. Beautifully cooked, tasty and nicely presented dishes were brought to our table. Good portion sizes...

The food is Delicious and the service is great, highly recommended

Amazing restaurant with authentic food! So much choice which makes me want to visit again! The staff were so genuine and lovely which made the experience even better! 100% would recommend

The quality of food has dropped significantly. It is not the same that it used to be. We had take away several times since the restaurant was open. Today unfortunately the same grilled meats were disgusting. Not fresh, meat was of suspicious quality and covered with new awful yellow sauce. Shame!

Visited on Saturday evening with a friend and the food was delicious... very flavoursome meals and generous portions. Highly recommend the Fessenjoon dish with the Sangak pebble bread. Everything was very well presented and they take Covid precautions seriously. Absolutely love the interior too. I...

Superb Middle Eastern themed meal