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Based on 177 opinions finded in 1 websites

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Nº 861 in 3712 in Leeds

Nº 2 of 8 Arabian in Leeds

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The food was excellent. In fact, the best Persian food I've had in Britain. However, the place needs some renovation and redecoration to match the quality of the place with the food.

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Marzieh K . 2023-05-03

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Great staff friendly and welcoming.Food quality great - try Soltani kebab with accompanying saffron rice.Durgh (Persian Yoghurt Mint and sparkling water- great taste good digestive) Good portion size and you may need the above digestive as you won't go home hungry A gem ! Go try it .

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PAUL J . 2023-04-09

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I've been a huge fan of Darvish for years, it's one of my favourite restaurants in the whole of Leeds, my friends and family also love it! The Saffron rice is absolute heaven, I honestly don't know how they make it so light and fluffy. The Houmous is also amazing and tastes so fresh! I normally get the Makhsoos Kebab and I can never finish it (not that im complaining because it means I get leftovers and double Darvish the next day)! The service is also wonderful and you get real family feel. You can tell everyone who worms there is very passionate and cares about their restaurant and business. I love it and will always highly recommend!

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N7807ACkaten . 2023-03-26

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Ever since moving to Wetherby three years ago, this has been our go to place for eating out. It has never failed. I think I have been to a few other Persian restaurants in the South and they have been fine, but this one has to be the best I have had so far. Be sure to withdraw cash to pay, as they don’t accept card transactions.

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sfarisminhas . 2023-03-06

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Excellent food and service. The staff were very welcoming. We ordered kebabs , jojeh kebabs and salad shirazi and it was amazing. Would definitely recommend this place.

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Fatemaabdulwahab . 2023-02-26

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I went to this restaurant for the first time this week and I will be definitely going back! The food was delicious. The staff were very friendly and happy to help us with the menu. They were attentive and very proud of their food and drinks - which they should be. It was great value for money as well. I can't wait to visit again

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M5835TMemmac . 2023-02-26

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Me and my mother went to darvish for lunch we had skewers chicken lamb with rice and salad was very filling and very tasty our server was very attentive and kind we will be define they going back again I would highly recommend this little gem

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Clare56789 . 2023-02-18

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I visited this restaurant with the Mrs after an evening at the winter lights show in Roundhay Park. We were greeted as soon as we entered and seated instantly. We ordered humous to start which was lovely and then for the main event, Lamb kobideh for myself and Lamb fillet cutlets for the Mrs. I’ve had a lot of Persian food all over the UK and abroad, however this one had to be one of the best Kobideh I’ve had, now if you’re familiar with the Classic Persian in Bradford, I’d say they’re on par with them. Usually with lamb cutlets they are really tough and chewy everywhere else, it was so soft and succulent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant :)

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MrLuxury321 . 2022-12-18

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Excellent food and service and perfect place to enjoy with your colleagues and friends and family. Hope they carry on with serving such nice and delicious food and starter. God bless

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Mohamad R . 2022-11-20

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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.

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MBW85 . 2022-08-03

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What a great restaurant! The food was absolutely terrific, great starters and very generous portion sizes for the delicious mains!

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Yeahyeahyeahyeahyeaj . 2022-06-02

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First time coming here but lovely food, amazing service and the design of the restaurant adds the finishing touch on authentic an authentic Persian cuisine experience.

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UmarH993 . 2022-05-29

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Excellent restaurant, you won’t find a better spot for a great meal in Leeds. Would highly recommend!

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billycI5420MQ . 2022-03-13

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After a slow start , waited a while for the menu and then for someone to take our order we were treated to a wonderful evening. The starters and main course were just amazing. Highly recommended. Will go again.

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Benno44 . 2022-03-07

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Darvish is simply the best Persian Restaurant. The food is delicious and the staff are friendly and welcoming. I wish I could go more often. My husband and I absolutely love it there ❤️

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Davina-Jeff . 2022-02-27

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Another fabulous meal, outstanding service and value for money. Yet again Darvish go above and beyond to offer excellence. Great family atmosphere and nothing is too much trouble. Definitely a must If you are looking for a taste of Persia.

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rachelcE5740BR . 2022-02-25

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The food here is absolutely amazing, definitely in my top 5 meals I have ever had in a restaurant (lamb shank in special Persian sauce). I love Persian food and Darvish exceeded my expectations, fresh, bursting with flavour, meat cooked to perfection. Relaxed vibes and...

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alicemacpherson1 . 2022-02-18

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The food was stupendous, superb flavours made with care and really well presented. You have to try number 19, DEEZI MAKHSOOS DARVISH where the stew and juice is separated into two bowls and the stew mashed for you at the table - all mopped up...

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clunym2022 . 2022-02-18

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We regularly travel to Darvish from Doncaster. The food is outstanding, every time we come we say “it’s the best time yet”. The starters are out of this world and are worth the trip alone! The atmosphere is very relaxing and staff make us feel...

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Melis88x . 2022-02-12

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Great service and extensive menu. Food was tasty, meat succulent and saffron tea a revelation. Highly recommended and the owner/chef charming and friendly!

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Omar E . 2022-02-11

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The food at Darvish is incredible! Lovely, authentic dips and stews, served with freshly made bread. The teas and desserts are also great, and the service is very friendly.

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Ben G . 2022-02-11

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Just as good - always. We took friends yesterday to Darvish and as usual, the staff and food didn’t let us down. The starters were SO tasty, we could have just chosen 7 or 8 of those and not had a main course. We have...

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Inspire37218188194 . 2022-02-06

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We usually order from just eat and we have also eaten in in the past. The food is gorgeous, my partner always gets kebabs and I usually get a variety of veggie starters. The decor is lovely and you can bring your own booze 😊

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robynhB9425SS . 2022-02-05

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Went with a friend for a catch-up and it's the perfect location. It's a small place, but has a great atmosphere, excellent food, and the friendly staff don't rush you which is lucky when you have a lot to catch up on! We had falafels...

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jacqui371 . 2022-01-31

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So happy to visit Leeds again and have the chance to visit Darvish. The Mirza Ghasemi dip is delicious and we always look forward to it. We ordered two lots to stop us fighting over it! Brilliant food, brilliant service. A lovely evening

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Heather M . 2022-01-29

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We love this place! It does the best vegetarian dishes. There's a lovely atmosphere and the staff are friendly. We always have a good time and will be back again soon.

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Si J . 2022-01-23

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Great food. Healthy. Offered dishes that each member of family enjoyed. Good serving sizes. Have been several times and consistently good.

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BJJGJ . 2020-12-13

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We ordered a take away of £80.00 worth, we choose 3 different curries and different Kebabs......Not only we waited 1 hour for the food to come also it was all very low quality and low quantity. A lot of rise and really bad taste of meat. The food is very mild, we expected it to taste like Iranian food, but we couldn't even taste the garlic or some kind of spices....it doesn't look fresh apart from the rice. It was very disappointing we decided not to order from this restaurant again as the quality that we expected was very low.

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Finfin9 . 2020-11-15

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We made an order for collection. I've been here multiple times, staff are friendly, welcoming, respectful and the food is brilliant! Not oily, full of taste and delicious! Every time we have ordered it has come perfectly and consistent. I would recommend for families to...

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alexming55 . 2020-10-15

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We returned to Darvish after not visiting for some time. The food is fantastic, even better than before particularly the grilled lamb fillet and Koubideh skewer. The service is good and you are left to enjoy your meal in a relaxed atmosphere. We took our...

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viperlounge . 2020-08-18

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We really enjoyed our meal at Darvish. The atmosphere was lovely, the staff and other customers were friendly. The food was absolutely exceptional! The price was so reasonable. Looking forwards to the next visit

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kimmendy . 2020-08-17

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Best Persian food in Leeds, the food is consistent, lamb and chicken is very tasty, fresh and juicy. Definitely worth a try!

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30rajn . 2020-02-24

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Sabor de la comida - - Dolmeh fue excelente, y la porción también fue agradable para compartir con dos personas. - Deezi makhsoos Darvish estuvo muy bien presentado; el cordero estaba jugoso y tierno. Pedimos este plato con arroz safron en lugar de nan. ¡El arroz con azafrán estaba delicioso! - Chello Mahicheh fue lo más destacado de la noche. El cordero estaba muy bien preparado, la salsa era espesa y llena de sabor. Y las bayas fritas del bosque que venían con el arroz con azafrán fueron la guinda del pastel. Excelente plato! - Para el postre, pedimos dátiles Darvish, básicamente dátiles rellenos fritos y lo combinamos con té de azafrán como lo sugirió el propietario, y él seguramente conoce bien su comida. La combinación perfecta para terminar una noche encantadora.Precio: a un precio razonable para el sabor y la porción.Ubicación: a unos 10 minutos en coche del centro, no demasiado lejos. Estaba muy bien decorado también.¡Recomendado!

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skycraker . 2020-02-22

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Este lugar es un pedacito de cielo. La comida es simplemente divina. Teníamos la fuente mixta de kebab para 2 y fue impresionante. Hermosos cortes de carne que se derritieron en la boca. El servicio es excepcionalmente amable y muy relajado. Tuvimos una charla encantadora sobre los platos y cómo se preparan. Se nos permitió tomar nuestro tiempo y conversar mientras trabajábamos en porciones muy generosas.Recomiendo mucho a Darvish. Es imprescindible para cualquier amante de la comida.

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vcreynard . 2020-01-25

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WOW! The flavours were out of this world, lamb shank might become forever dissapointing by comparison ,the rice is sublime and the special tea is the perfect way to round off the meal. The finest ingredients cooked with love and passion. So glad we found this hidden gem of a restraunt. Recipes passed down through the generations.Was a privilege

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jerbs2015 . 2019-12-30

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Fui allí dos veces en una semana (una con mi madre y otra con un trabajo). Desafortunadamente, a pesar de todas las exageraciones sobre el lugar, lo encontré extremadamente promedio y especialmente para el área, blanco caro. La primera vez que fui, tuvimos la ensalada especial de la casa para comenzar, que era todo menos especial. Era solo lechuga rallada, tomate, aceitunas en lata y queso blanco. Teníamos el kebab mixto para 2 como el principal, que estaba bien, pero la media. La segunda vez que fui teníamos el pepino y las aceitunas en vinagre persa como entrante. Las aceitunas estaban fuera de una lata de 50 p, y los pepinillos persas en vinagre eran pepinillos estándar. Muy decepcionante. Sin embargo, mi plato principal estaba delicioso: tuve el Deezi Makhsoos Darvish. Pero, en general, no me impresionó, y no volveré.

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Josh M . 2019-09-30

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Went on street lane for drinks and could not get seats at flying pizza - luckily for us as this food was so good. Will definitely come back. Lovely food lovely staff and definitely worth a visit Cheap too

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Headingleyps . 2019-09-28

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Fantastic food, hands down the best I've ever eaten. Warm, welcoming, friendly staff too. My favourite place in Leeds to eat!

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BettyLou20 . 2019-09-12

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We have been going to Darvish for years and the food is consistently good. The décor is attractive without being over the top and we find the staff to be friendly, but not "in your face", Admittedly, we haven't been to tons of Persian restaurants - there aren't that many - but this is the best of the ones we have tried. We love most of the dishes and the ones we don't like contain spinach or aubergine, which neither of us likes - so not a criticism of the restaurant.

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kfh1955 . 2019-07-16

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Nipped in with my wife on Sunday afternoon. Have not been in a couple of years. Food is as fantastic as ever , if not better than before. Service was wonderful as well. Chef came over to chat briefly about the food and explained how it was prepared. Would happily recommend this place to anyone!

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jacklynch35 . 2019-07-15

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A birthday celebration in lovely surroundings, with delicious starters, main course, and deserts,Persian food has to be tasted to appreciate the many different flavours we could not fault anything, the food was amazing and the staff were very nice, we will definately be going back for more,

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maz642 . 2019-07-05

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Have visited several times and it just gets better. Décor has been much improved. The service and food are first class. The flavours produced in this type of cuisine are lovely and make a very pleasant change from normal English cooking.

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douglas246 . 2019-07-02

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Perhaps one of the best Persian restaurants in the UK. The quality of food is incredible. Great food, exceptional service a must visit :)

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833adityaj . 2019-06-24

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If you like something a little different then this is the place to go. The food is delicious, service is great and the staff are all very nice and welcoming. It's a relaxed atmosphere where you can feel at home

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Davina-Jeff . 2019-06-09

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This restaurant is amazing! My family and I travel from Doncaster regularly as the food is great! The staff couldn’t be more helpful, we can’t wait to go back! Highly recommend!

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Melis88x . 2019-06-09

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Es realmente injusto calificar a este restaurante con menos de 5 estrellas. El deezy es increíble. El chef se acerca a su mesa y describe cada comida en detalle. La camarera es encantadora y amable y te cuida muy bien. Recomiendo encarecidamente este lugar increíble para relajarse con buena comida.

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mehranno1 . 2019-05-31

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Fantastic service, amazing food and great staff. Definitely recommend coming here went to you want to relax while eating great food!

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Ali D . 2019-05-21

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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!

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SMW83 . 2019-05-16

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Creo que este restaurante ha tenido un cambio masivo. Nunca estuve impresionado y no lo he estado durante años, pero ahora no puedo criticarlo. Creo que el lugar nos encanta, limpio y decorado con buen gusto y me encanta la música clásica persa que a veces también tocan. He estado unas cuantas veces en el último par de meses y la comida siempre ha sido excelente. Pescado perfectamente cocinado, arroz delicioso, me encanta el arroz con eneldo. El personal amable y siempre una buena experiencia culinaria.

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janekan . 2019-04-14

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Esta fue mi primera visita a Darvish. Mi hijo ha estado antes, así que nos recomendaron ir. Llegamos como un grupo de 4 personas. El interior es bastante pequeño pero encantador. Tomamos nuestras propias bebidas y pagamos una pequeña tarifa de descorche ahora vamos a la comida. . . ¡Estaba delicioso! ! todo fresco, las raciones eran geniales. Lo recomendaría sumamente, fue mi primera visita, pero no será la última absolutamente hermosa, se lo contaré a todos mis amigos.

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karencD9110GG . 2019-04-01

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Succulent fragrant food. Varied menu. Plus they've uppped the veggie options. One of our favourites! Beautiful food 💓💓💓

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dods66 . 2019-02-28

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Mis padres y yo fuimos allí hace una semana y nos sorprendió lo amable que era el personal. Aparte de eso la comida era realmente deliciosa con variedad de sabores. El pan estaba recién hecho literalmente delante de nosotros. Sería injusto si calificara a este restaurante con un valor inferior a 5, por lo que lo recomiendo altamente.

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N300J . 2019-02-11

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My family and I have been visiting this little hidden gem for the last 10 years. It is a family run business, the staff are welcoming, friendly and attentive. The food is freshly prepared, beautifully presented and delicious. It won't be long before we are back again. Thank you Darvish x

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Emma W . 2019-01-31

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What a wonderful discovery on the outskirts of Leeds. Beautiful fresh food, kind staff, warm interior. The aubergine dip to start is amazing, so much more tasty than baba ganoush. The flatbreads are light and airy, and great if you get a seat near the kitchen where you can watch them cook them in the traditional clay oven. The dried limes they use in the stews are so tasty. I always have number 19 a delicious lamb dish with saffron rice but there are many vegetarian options. It’s also BYO with a corkage fee, great and the food is so reasonable too. We eat a lot of middle Eastern food but this really is different, lighter, fresher and some interesting flavor combinations. Please do visit this place, you really won’t regret it!

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Sushibub . 2018-12-01

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Cosy space with amazing food. There were 4 of us so we ordered lots of different dishes to share and we were not disappointed. Did not feel rushed by staff to get the table back. Definitely a relaxing dinning experience. Price was fantastic and you can bring your own wine. We'll definitely be going back

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Victoria R . 2018-11-18

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We've been coming here for over a decade. The change of ownership hasn't affected the quality of food at all; this is still a warm, friendly place with consistently good service. The kashke bademjan and humous never disappoint. Those giant flatbreads! The doogh! The saffron-infused rice! It's all good - extremely good.

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grickson . 2018-10-30

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I have been here a few times and the food is great. Although the service can be a bit slow (as the waitress doesn't speak very good English).

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Inspire53154901677 . 2018-10-30

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We have been going to Darvish for a number of years, and have always enjoyed what it had to offer. When we heard it had been taken over and refurbished, we were a little sceptical as to whether the quality would be the same, so were delighted to learn that the chef had bought the place! Food still excellent, service still delightful and prices that don't break the bank. All this and you can bring your own booze too, winner. It's on a busy road, but we have always just parked on the forecourt. Highly recommended, give it a try if you want a change from the usual North Leeds restaurant options.

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clare326 . 2018-10-21

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Never been to a Persian restaurant before. Great starters, Naans to die for. A great experience. Recomend anything with aubergine.

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mphughes999 . 2018-10-03

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We often go to Darvish as a family group. We take our own wine/beer. The food is really good and the prices compared to other restaurants serving exactly the same food are much lower. The Pitta Bread served with the many starter dips are the best! So fluffy and fresh and very moreish! The staff/owner make you feel very welcome and even when we have gone as a large party of 9 they always manage to get everyone’s food out on the table at the same time. We usually book a table the week before we want to go.

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Sandra N . 2018-10-03

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Value-for-money and excellent food in a traditional environment - what more can you ask for? Great meat dishes and wonderful vegetarian food too. A lively atmosphere as it's often full of friends and families. Arrive early to be sure of a seat!

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Demanding_Traveller5 . 2018-09-28

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Superb food, best meal out in years. Friendly and welcoming service. Planning return trip as we leave the restaurant. Highly recommend. I can’t remember what the dish I had was called, lamb, aubergine and lime (number 21) it was fantastic.

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Tangibly . 2018-09-24

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Having visited Darvish several times, as a family (adults only) returned to Darvish on a Friday evening. Although, it was incredibly busy and we were a little too rowdy, the service was flawless.

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Katievdh . 2018-09-16

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Spotted Darvish on google maps then looked on here to find lots of great reviews. I was not disappointed : food (lamb, plot pea & aubergine stew the name of which I can’t remember) was utterly delicious, flavourful, just the right size of portion. Sour cherry juice & cardamom tea the perfect accompaniments. Service was attentive & friendly without being intrusive. I’d have expected to pay much more for this standard of cooking. If I’m ever in the is area again I will definitely be back.

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Sherpa142724 . 2018-09-15

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Darvish es el secreto mejor guardado de Leed. Sabía que este restaurante existía, al pasar de él todos los días durante los últimos 3 años camino al trabajo. Sin embargo, no fue hasta anoche que descubrí lo que me estaba perdiendo.

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Alimustafa316 . 2018-08-27

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Soy un visitante habitual de este restaurante a lo largo de los años y siempre he encontrado que la comida es auténtica y muy sabrosa. La decoración en sí misma es única en esta área de Leeds y es muy buena para reflejar la zona de la que provienen los propietarios y la comida. La comida es una mezcla de guisos y carne a la parrilla que está muy bien cocinada. No obtendrás un plato picante aquí, así que si quieres un curry tradicional tienes que ir a otro lado. Solo obtendrás sabrosos guisos o kebabs, cordero asado o pollo. Probé algunos platos y ninguno me decepcionó. Definitivamente vale la pena intentarlo y estoy seguro de que te encantará. Solo asegúrate de reservar una mesa, ya que puede estar ocupado a veces.

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Hashim T . 2018-08-18

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Un favorito local de los nuestros La comida es buena y un cambio agradable a las opciones más típicas. Excelente relación calidad-precio y muy amable con un ambiente familiar. Kebab Koubideh es mi elección habitual para llevar, que es simple pero excelente. Los principiantes, en particular los 'dips' son muy recomendables. Bueno para comer o para llevar, el restaurante está muy bien decorado, limpio y acogedor.

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Ben_eatingsince81 . 2018-08-14

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I'd heard about this restaurant and had been meaning to try for a long time. Me and my husband enjoyed the food immensely. Would definitely recommend and will be returning!

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Róisín S . 2018-08-06

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This was our first visit and we’ll definitely be back. Amazing food with very good portions. Lovely decor, comfortable seats and great service. Extremely good value for money.

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Holly S . 2018-08-04

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Great food and plentiful portions. Love this place and go there as often as my waistline allows. Give it a go!!

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James J . 2018-08-03

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No ha sido por un tiempo y qué error. Solíamos visitarlo regularmente pero nos detuvimos, no recordamos por qué, llegamos para el almuerzo del domingo y lo tratamos como un amigo perdido desde hace mucho tiempo. El chef, que siempre fue bueno, ahora es copropietario, por lo que aún más invertido. El lugar ha sido completamente renovado, limpio y fresco. Mi única crítica fue que el restaurante estaba un poco triste, ahora que está ordenado es perfecto. Buena comida tenía berenjenas nueces, etc. con salsa y Nan como un plato compartido seguido por uno de sus platos nacionales deezi makhsoos. Imagina un estofado irlandés o scouse con especias cocinadas para que la carne se deshaga, increíble. Mi compañero tenía pollo con arroz con azafrán y barberrys con un Nan para compartir de nuevo el quater de pollo tan suculento. Con byo y una comida excelente para menos de 25 años, tendrá problemas para superar eso, trató desesperadamente de limpiar o platos, pero las porciones son muy generosas. Espero que lo disfrutes tanto como nosotros.

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Stephen T . 2018-05-13

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Food is always consistently delicious. Excellent value especially with the Byo. Lovely atmosphere and decor now it’s been renovated.

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Emilie_K15 . 2018-04-02

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We were taken here by a local visitor and were thrilled with the quality of the food. Since our last visit the restaurant has been redecorated and is now cosy and charming. The staff are amazingly friendly and every dish was delicious. The home made breads are very good. We had the dolmah barg mow and kashke bedemjan aubergines. Wonderful.

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Jeremy W . 2018-03-15

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We love Darvish. We have been regular customers for years. It isn't in the city centre but is worth a visit! Recommendations would be the Kashke Bademjan to start and the Persian sharing platter as you get a bit of everything in terms of the meats on offer. The stews and soups are also really tasty. The breads and salad are fresh. You must finish your meal with a traditional Persian tea, too!

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rrrebequitaaa . 2018-03-11

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The wife and I dined here one Sunday evening, arriving at 8 pm. We booked but there were lots of free tables so no need.

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bestyman . 2018-02-11

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Myself and two girlfriends visited here this evening. Absolutely lovely, really enjoyed the food, service too was excellent, we shall be back.

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lisarick . 2018-01-15

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I’ve been here a lot over the years . It felt a bit dark before but they have opened up the window and transformed the place . You can bring your own wine. The naan bread is amazing .. lovely fresh healthy kebabs which are properly marinated. Highly recommended

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Julia N . 2018-01-14

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I have always been fond of this restaurant but a recent refurbishment has made it even better. The naan bread is sill the best in Leeds, the aubergine dips are great, the kebabs are tender and there is a good selection of stews. However, it used to get very hot meaning the central door on to a not very scenic high street was usually left open. The front of the building has been redesigned, the door moved and ventilation improved. It is now smarter and more comfortable. The toilet used to be downstairs but is now upstairs and can be used by disabled customers. You can still bring your own wine for a small corkage fee.

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Debbie R . 2018-01-11

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We went there last week with some friends. The place looks amazing and the FOOD is unbelievably tasty. The staff are super friendly and I would definitely go there again with my friends and family because it's such a comfortable place to dine. I had Mirza Ghasemi for my starter and Dizi for my main. Next time I will try the kebabs as they looked soooo delicious!!! WE WILL BE BACK!!!!

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Ho H . 2017-12-23

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We organised a work party for 27 of us at the Darvish last Friday night. The owner organised a 3...

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missnj2013 . 2017-12-19

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We were a large group celebrating the end of term. The food was excellent, as was the service. The restaurant has recently been refurbished and has a very authentic Persian atmosphere. We all had different dishes and everyone enjoyed what they had.

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Jo H . 2017-12-19

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Darvish is the best Iranian restaurant in Leeds. The staff are really friendly and open. I’d recommend the place to...

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Reza S . 2017-12-19

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We went to Darvish for our work Christmas dinner and it was excellent in every aspect - the quality and flavours of food, the welcoming staff and the cleanliness of the venue. Great value for money too. I will definitely be back, this time with my family!

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Anna B . 2017-12-19

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The restaurant has a very homey atmosphere. The staff was welcoming and made me feel like the most important guest.

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Anna T . 2017-12-18

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Been meaning to go for ages, having Seen it forever when we drove past. But we ended up with a takeaway tonight, and I can’t wait to go eat there!

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Un miembro de TripAdvisor . 2017-12-15

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Been a few times darvish and food is always declious! The humous is maybe the nicest in Leeds, naan bread is super fresh! I get the koubideh skewers with rice - declious! Well done darvish for the consistency keep it up!

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Aaron Y . 2017-11-01

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A personal friend of mine took us to this small restaurant located at Roundhay Road, Leeds on last Saturday evening. The restaurant is located at a convenient place with plenty of parking around. Its a good restaurant offering a different type of a menu and Persian cuisine. Though we had to wait a bit for the seating as the place was overcrowded, however the quality of service was excellent, variety of food ample, staff courteous and ambiance good. The restaurant offers meals for old and young alike. Though a bit expensive but the food quality was good and for moneys worth. It is a nice place to visit with office colleagues and friends for business lunch or dinners

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Shoaib A . 2017-09-14

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This is our first time eating at a Persian restaurant. The ambience and decor was colourful and comfortable. The food was delicious with very aromatic flavours. Service was friendly and efficient. We will definitely return.

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30pamela28 . 2017-05-05

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Located next to an off-licence is handy, as the restaurant does not sell alcohol.The menu is very interesting, each member of our party picked something different and all enjoyed their choices. The service was perhaps a bit slow, but when each dish is individually made, its going to take time. Prices and value were similar to curry costs,but the tastes far more delicate. Definitely worth a visit.

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soulmusikman . 2017-04-02

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Good Persian cuisine very small but traditionally decorated nice doog and grill friendly service better then any Persian in leeds

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Muneeb78 . 2017-03-12

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Visited twice in last few months 2017. Both times the food has been good presented nicely and has been very tasty, flavoursome, and aromatic. As with any culture being patient with someone when they communicate in English when it is not their first language is a sign of respect. However one reviewer takes a personal view that their personal criticism of another is needed to ingratiate perhaps there own insecurity-Ignore it. I come for the experience and feel almost relieved that English has to be spoken clearly and not forcibly so the waitresses understands. Thats not a criticism and actually adds to the authenticity and charm of this Persian experience. The Persian Miniatures paintings on the walls are worth a look.To me this family business deserves credit when faced by the minoritiy reviews of those who are less tolerant of multiculturalism. The ambiance is nice and personally I enjoy the fact that i'm not having to watch where I place my knife and fork due to class approaches that can be entertained by some restaurants.

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muppet k . 2017-03-07

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This is by far the worst Persian food ( and i have had many) . 1)Customer service: The waitress was not welcoming at all and had a very poor communication with customers. 2) food quality: food was not fresh at all, taste like the expired food. We were a group of four and we ordered 4 different foods ( jooje kabab, chenjeh kabab, soltani, barg kabab) and we could not eat any of them.

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melbaraz . 2017-02-18

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Nice food. Service ok but the waitress did not speak good English so my salad was not how I had ordered it. Toilets need a good clean and there was leftover food on our table. Would go back for tasty food as this place is cheap, authentic and no frills so I can accept the flaws.

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Em W . 2017-01-13

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Very well cooked, excellent texture, interesting bouquet of subtle flavours. Very helpful personnel guided me as a novice to Persian.

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Ian J . 2017-01-13

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Although the restaurant is not appealing at first sight it worst getting in and have a wonderful meal full of flavor. Bread (iranian style) is prepared in front of you, starters are excellent and the specialty Deezi Makhsoosis cooked slowly for hours is very good as well. For those who are mad of rice, try the saffron rice served with butter, a delicacy!!!

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244epicurien . 2017-01-11

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Not the fastest service, but great food. Fantastic starters - hummus etc - but the main courses were the star. Grills were popular with others in the party, but I had a lamb stew. Really nice. The saffron tea is special.

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Stephen W . 2016-11-27

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Ate here on a Saturday night with family. It really did feel like eating in the front room of a family home complete with an interesting array of pictures and ornaments. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming with an attentive but no rush service. The breads were fantastic and light with a selection of dips full of flavour and obviously freshly made. We all had the selection kebabs that were served with rice, salad and yet more of the lovely bread. Unhurried service and warm atmosphere and great value including the option to BYOW!

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Karen J . 2016-11-27

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This is such a nice place and always has been . What to say ? Yes the kebabs are tender and juicy , the rice served with butter and saffron , the unleavened bread huge and puffy (but eat it soon) . The more unusual dishes are the meat and vegetable stews - khoresht ? which are well worth a try . Also the Persian take on ME type mezze/appetisers is different enough to be intriguing . In the unlikely event of having room for dessert the saffron ice cream is heavenly as is the saffron tea .

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Rukshana A . 2016-10-20

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Liked this little escape to Persia in Northern Leeds - style a little kitsch but authentic and liked it. Lovely service. Great value. We enjoyed our kebabs, hummous and interesting sweets and tea. Informal - we enjoyed and would return.You can park right outside as long as not busy.

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Tony and Sarah G . 2016-09-23

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The kebabs are full of flavor and tender, just found the rest of food a little disappointing. However, cracking price, friendly staff and easy to park.

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Bobbylovesfood . 2016-09-22

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