Darvish Restaurant in Leeds

Really tasty Persian food! Had a high chair for my little one. My Persian mother in law loved it, we will be coming back 😁😁

Excellent Persian food and atmosphere and very kind staff.

Very friendly and the food was very nice too! Definitely coming back

Top notch Persian kebab. Also had some boneless chicken on a skewer which wasn't dry- they know what they're doing here. Also got some soup for starter and aubergine dip was good too. A touch on the pricey side but you get what you pay for

Went for lunch for a friend's birthday. Food was excellent service very good and the place was very clean. Well worth a visit. They even brought out a piece of chocolate cake with a candle and played happy birthday 🎂

Authentic, delicious Persian food, spectacular service, and a friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Leeds looking for superb food and dessert! The faloodeh was definitely the star of the show.

Outstanding experience. The food quality is fresh, brilliant, authentic and exemplary. The menu is very well put together where there are variety of Persian dishes: starters, main, desserts and drinks. Staffs are friendly and knowledgeable. The dining area and is very clean and well maintained. We have visited in person and also ordered online, the food quality is very consistent. Highly recommend to visit.

Amazing Persian food, the saffron rice and naan are so light and delicious, to go with home cooked kebabs and stews. The slow cooked lamb stew is a favourite, but lots of lovely dishes to choose from. The family owners are always friendly and very welcoming. A good range of soft drinks and teas, but you can also BYOB. High recommended!

A Very Nice Persian restaurant, they keep the food warm the naan was the best

Need alot of improvement Being empty is bad sign don't know where to start

Absolutely divine! My teenage son's favourite place which is a relief as portions are huge and he can put it away! Particularly recommend the mixed platter, gorgeous tea for after. Extremely well priced too.

We ordered food for a family party,excellent quality and everythings was fresh , with good packaging. Thanks guys.

I am happy with food and big portions! Fresh and well seasoned! Cheap too :-)

If you fancy a nice Persian food this is the one! Had a take away from here and it didn’t disappoint.

First time there to celebrate birthday with family....food was amazing, starters and mains...loved the fresh flatbreads too...service was exceptional from all the staff members and nothing was too much trouble...Will definitely recommend this local restaurant.

A great family place. Hearty wholesome delicious food. Such warming, friendly staff.

Absolutely love this place, foods amazing, it’s a little hidden gem 😁

Excellent delivery service and absolutely delicious quality food. Would definitely recommend.

Very friendly and accommodating staff. We had two vegetarians in our group, and they were catered for without any problems.

Really tasty food, excellent value for money and friendly service. Would have liked to have seen more variety on the menu as at least 50% is lamb (and we don't eat lamb, preferring veggie-based dishes over anything).

Went there this evening. Food is delicious, nourishing and really comforting with generous portions. Great selection of veggie options too. Staff were really friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth the trip out of town if you’re not local.

The manager there very rude Never will go there again.

Great food,great polite and welcoming staff,love the deco of the place.Definitely recommend and be back🫶

I ordered Chips and Kebab Koubideh via Uber eats. The order took 1:30 minutes to arrive. The order wasn’t the one I asked for, I received Makhsoos Kebab. I didn’t like it because it wasn’t juicy. I liked the rice and the chips.

Absolutely loved every minute of our visit the staff was so welcoming and went above and beyond, food was mouthwatering and portion sizes was fantastic. Can’t wait to visit again and bring my family too will definitely be spreading the word for this restaurant thank you again

Very good customer service and top quality food

Lovely food and great customer service. Thank you.

Very tasty food and excellent service .. I can confidently say the mixed grill we tried in here is the best in leeds . Generous portions and lamb , kebab , steak and chicken shish were all very fresh and delicious . We had also “Doogh” as a drink which is a special sour version of Ayran !! Starters were very rich in taste as well. Staff are friendly ..👍 We also had Darvish tea for free . Would highly recommend and will visit again ! 😊

One of the best Persian restaurant. Love the food and atmosphere here and the Tea.

Food is not so good; took 35+ mins to serve the food and the hardest thing was to find out at the bill payment stage that they don’t accept card payments. Overall a really bad experience.

The food was by steps less than normal as well as the price is too high for the quality. We had Sultani kebab which was not that tasty in total. The paklava was hard to eat as it was difficult to cut or chew. Finally , there was no card payment option & this was only informed at the time of payment. No information is there on this matter. I would suggest other options before going to this one.

I’ve been wanting to try Persian food for a while and let me tell you that it didn’t disappoint, the food was amazing, the atmosphere really good and the staff was super nice. Food wise the portions are nice sizes, if you buy a starter and a main you’ll spend something like 16/17 pounds and you’re definitely feel full, and in terms of flavours let me tell you that you’ll feel like you’re having a party inside your mouth, wow I’m so impressed with the quality and all the tangy and rich flavours of their food, it’s a place that I’m definitely coming back.

Fantastic, but really a shame that they don't take cards.

We always go there to eat as the food is very healthy and budget friendly x

6th visit to this restaurant. Can't wait for the 7th. Easy parking off Rd at the front. Small but cosy. Clean and traditionally decorated. Staff very friendly. Open kitchen. Toilet is clean . My wife is Persian and her food is superb. So is this restaurants food. Would have been 5 stars except for the fact that they only accept cash. Not a massive inconvenience as there's a cash machine located 30 seconds away. Highly recommended.

The food was fantastic and well presented. Reasonably priced. Unfortunately we were the only diners on that particular Saturday night, which we didn't mind because the service was marvellous but atmosphere was lacking. We will continue to come though - the food is very very good.

Got there at 8.30pm, had to leave by 9pm. Didn't get to enjoy the restaurant as much but the food was still soooo delicious. Been going here for years and it just keeps getting better and better. Staff are always so lovely and they got us out within our time frame, felt bad for putting on that demand. Had leftovers today and I didn't want the meal to end. Can't wait to go back with my family again. So many good memories here :( happy sad tears. Thanks you x

We just got a takeaway, which we had to collect. But wow it was so worth the journey. We ordered a mixed grill for 3 people which came with a lot of sides and extras, including rice, salad, sauces, grilled tomatoes etc. The meats were all absolutely delicious, a really good selection and VERY generous portion. Everything was perfectly flavoured and it was not overly salted or greasy, so it felt like a fresh and healthy meal. I would definitely order from there again and I’d like to try eating in next time. Very happy with my order.

We went as a family to enjoy some Persian food, unfortunately it did not meet the standards and reviews portrayed. The starters were very tiny portions and so bland, really didn’t taste nice. The main we ordered was meat kebab which was soo dry and thin. We were so disappointed with the quality of the food as it tasted nothing like Iranian food.

My son and I recently had the most amazing Persian food at Darvish Restaurant. From the friendly staff to the flavorful dishes like lamb shank, chicken, Zereshk Polu, and Barg Kebab, everything exceeded our expectations. The warm atmosphere and authentic flavors made it a truly memorable dining experience. We highly recommend Darvish Restaurant to all food lovers!

best Persian restaurant in town!

Unfortunately, it wasn’t a good experience for Persian food. I have tried several Persian restaurants before, this was the worst. I got mixed grill, the meat was not good at all, but the chicken and rice is a little bit better. There are two or three employees only, services were so poor. I am sorry to say that but I would never recommend it.

Amazing, authentic dishes. The chello morgh with barberry rice is outstanding as is the crispy seabass with rice. Portions are very generous. Everything is prepared to a high standard and the cleanliness is second to none. They do an incredible dessert called falloodeh (ice cream, sugary icy vermicelli and pomegranate molasses). I've been coming here for years and I know what I'm talking about!

Bad food quality dry kubideh kebab smell so bad

Excellent food, and great value.

Beautiful food. Probably my favourite restaurant/takeaway in Leeds.

Very expensive. Very small quantities for the price charged. The guy cheats by not taking cards. And tells you last minute we don’t take cards. Doesn’t say he has option of online transfer. He told us there was an atm machine next doors to withdraw and pay. Nice tax saving tactic !

My favorite restaurant. The food is incredible, and all the staff really nice. This is always my first choice when I want to go out, and I live in Huddersfield. Truly a gem in a hidden place.

Fantastic food. Everything is authentic. Highly recommend if you are looking for Iranian food. They cooked some of the best lamb and Currys I've ever had, which is saying something because I've had lots of lamb and curry throughout my life.

Food is amazing, great atmosphere. Will definitely go again.

Kids were very excited to come and see what this Persian place is about. They enjoyed it thoroughly. I'm not so sure, I did try everything, kobeda was nice and juicy though ordered it twice just like any other Persian kebab.. Wanted to love it just didn't excite as much, neither did it fill me up.

Great food here at Darvish! Chicken Bhuna and naan was excellent. However the highlight was how attentive the staff were with Sanai being an excellent host! Lovely relaxing atmosphere to enjoy a great meal!

One of Leeds hidden gems. Been coming here for a good few years now, and it's never been anything less than fantastic, every time. Real food, from a real family business.

I may have reviewed this place years ago, we keep going back. BYOB is a big bonus, but the main attraction is the delicious food and friendly staff.

This is the best food that has ever touched my lips. The lamb and chicken is absolutely divine and tender too. Excellent service and food is very fresh. The salad is also very unique and nice along with their baklava and tea.

My absolute favourite restaurant in Leeds. The food is always delicious and tastes so fresh and the staff are always so welcoming and wonderful! I've been going for years and have never been disappointed. Very highly recommended!

Authentic, delicious persian food, excellent atmosphere and good value.

We were a group of 4 and enjoyed a joyous meal together at Darvish restaurant, the kebabs cooked to perfection and the saffron rice was immaculate. To top everything off the prices were very reasonable for the quality of food served.

Food was very tasty Portion sizes were decent They dress the salad with this pinkish sauce, very tasty. Meat was well cooked and soft. A very homely feeling and a warm ambience. We had pistachio baklava and persian tea for desert. Highly recommended. Oh, and the naan breads were very soft and crispy.

An wonderful evening in a lovely setting. The food was a subtle blend of spices and flavours to die for. I will be going there regularly from now on and recommend whole heartedly.

Beautiful meal prepared and served by kind and knowledgeable owners. We are very lucky to have such a hidden gem so nearby.

Amazing quality food at a great price with a wide range of foods to suite needs of vegetarians too. Would recommend to anyone looking for authentic Iranian food!

Another great restaurant you could quite easily pass by without noticing. The location is slightly concealed as it is sat back from the main road. The restaurant itself felt cosy and homely, very simple decor. One of the benefits of it being away from the main road was, it was quiet (no noise from traffic) The staff are friendly and very helpful, allowing you the time required to browse the menu without constantly asking if you are ready to order. We visited as a group of four and all ordered a variety of foods from the menu. There were no complaints about the food. The food was cooked fresh and tasted really nice, great portions and real nice flavours. The desserts ordered were delicious and the teas were also fantastic . I highly recommend the "special darvish tea" Overall, this was a great find and I would definitely recommend this place. The only negative was, the pricing seemed a little expensive so, it wouldn't be a place I'd visit regularly but, I'd definitely visit again

The food was the best level that we could imagine. Although it took a bit longer for the food to be prepared but everything was great. We Will definitely be there the next time we are in Leeds

Brilliant and delicious food served by excellent, friendly and polite staff. We went to Leeds for a day from Derbyshire and were lucky to find this gem 💎 😍

The food was not fresh and tasty at all.

Thank you for amazing dinner! It was just perfect! We will definitely come again!

Thank you so much guys so good food 😋.

very tasty food here with excellent customer service 🙌

Darvish is a hidden gem! Here you will experience amazing flavours from Persia. Try the Merza Ghesemi with bread to start...and pretty much any main! The service is excellent too...friendly and warm welcome.

great place for food. love kobedah kebab from here, best in town.

Amazing food and very friendly staff, 100% recommend

Very good Persian food. Just pay by cash

First time coming here and wow! Lovely environment, amazing service and even better food. Very reasonably priced too. Would strongly recommend this place

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Can not recommend enough. My favourite restaurant in Leeds. Very good quality of food and nice and helpful staff. Go there and you won’t be disappointed 😁

A great family restaurant with well priced authentic Persian cuisine, give it a try you won't be disappointed.

Lovely service and great quality food, will definitely visit again soon!

We wanted to order something different and after seing the reviews and ratings for Darvish decided to order. We were stunned by the amount of food we got and really enjoyed how fresh it was. It was a mixed kebab meal for two but their was enough for 3 of us. Lots of nice chunky meat and it was all nicely wrapped and packaged. It was all still hot and you could tell its all freshly cooked not re heated. We would order it atleast once a week or more.. can't wait to try other dishes off the menue. .

Delecious food and polite staff. The only drawback is that they just accept cash!!

Best kebabs and must try their national dish! Special thanks to Reza for great service and experience!

One of the best. Cuisine in town, you will get full cultural experience food music all are great

Really fresh food and impressive service.

Excellent place and delicious Persian Kebab but I was surprise when the cashier told me they only accept cash !! I did not have cash the guy told me go and get cash from the ATM machine, Is anyone else has this experience ?

I love this restaurant for many reasons, I'm a foodie and only like going out out to eat if the food is great and good value. The staff are wonderful, friendly and attentive. Great place to enjoy lovely traditional persian home cooking and have a good catch up with friends, the menu is great and you can have a true feast without harming your pocket. All my family and friends love it, we had my mums 70th there and the staff couldn't have been more flexible and engaging to meet all our requests, couldn't recommend Darvish enough.

Amazing as always! Highly recommend

A lesser known gem. Easily one of the best restaurants in Leeds. Family run Iranian home cooking. Dips, breads and stews to die for. Exceptional food, fresh bread cooked in a fired oven and lovely atmoshpere and staff. What more could you want? If you have space after all that the saffron ice cream is delicious. Would highly recommend checking out Darvish. Superb restaurant, one of our favorites.

I have been coming to Darvish for years and could not recommend this beautifully authentic restaurant highly enough. The most delicious Persian cuisine & wonderful staff who always make you feel like family. This place really is a hidden gem. Once you start coming you won’t stop!

This is a place where you feel at home. Delicious food as always, lovely friendly atmosphere and the service is excellent. Would like to recommend something from the menu but have to admit that everything was so yummy and beautifully presented. Can’t wait to visit again :)

Great food if you are looking to eat out on a budget Had a meal with friends last night 10/10

Great food and great staff! Highly recommended

Superb food and the Mirza Ghasemi with fresh naan is one of the best mouthfuls of food I have ever eaten, one we come back for time and again! Beautiful saffron rice, various kebabs to choose from and an array of some of the best dishes from across Iran!! If you haven't eaten here, book in, drop in, order delivery but do try this wonderful cuisine ten out of ten every single visit and a place we always try and visit when in Leeds.

Great food and great service. I didn't know that if you pay an extra £1 they will speak to you in farsi!

Delicious authentic Persian food! The koubideh kebab was excellent.

Delicious food so much to choose from so we usually have the sharing platters😋 everything made fresh to order. authentic ambience, byob too

Great food. Great service. Reasonable prices.

Great taste, good prices Tried lamb shank, ghorme sabzi, gheime, salmon fish. All 5 star.

We had a good family time Tasty food Loved the sides as well Will visit again

We were eating here after a long day and way, with my wife. We could feel, from the first moment, that we get something straight/direct and clean, and personal, even not indiscretly too much. The taste and texture of the meal was great, i could feel both the tradition and the attention in that. It was simple in the right way by the experienced chef-owner; compare to many other place who watch your pounds by tricks, add-ons, imagination, or rudeness. Here both by the meal, by the hosting was expressed well.

No hesitation in recommending this little Gem a true 5 star in every way. We will definitely be returning very soon!