Doost in Lambeth

Comí aquí con mi pareja el viernes por la noche.Para empezar, tuve el yogur de berenjena, que venía con pan de molde y un poco de ensalada, encantador y refrescante.Para los platos principales tuve el cordero torsh, y mi compañero tenía las verduras asadas con arroz con azafrán, ambos excelentes.El postre era helado persa, que acaba de terminar la comida muy bien.Hay un variado menú de bebidas, muchos vodkas (un poco sorprendente para un restaurante persa). Y había una amplia selección de bebidas no alcohólicas, que no probamos en esta ocasión, pero lo haríamos en el futuro, sonaban muy bien.El servicio estaba bien, no me puedo quejar. Un montón de espacio entre las mesas, no nos sentimos agobiados.Sin duda volveremos, si estamos en la zona.

The restaurant was empty and we have booked. We sat at the worst table. Part of the table was blocked by the wall. Another couple came more than an hour after us This is the first time I experienced a lack of welcoming The all evening the greatest activities was the Deliveroo man I can understand why people use Deliveroo rather than seating at the restaurant Ashamed the food was excellent

Got both shared platters between 4 of us - lots of very beautiful food! Beautiful vodka's too! Great evening and wallet friendly!

Service was slow and when i questioned why we had been waiting 20 mins for someone to at least take a drinks order the Iranian lady managing the restaurant was quite rude and said they were busy and being made to wait for a long period it is my punishment for being a few mins late for our table booking. the grills are good but i would say the meze dish isn't worth the cost for items you could buy from your local ethnic shop for a fraction of the price. its a shame really as the venue is nice and the serving staff are sweet.

Primero debo comentar lo fantástica que era la comida, los entrantes fueron geniales y muy interesantes, especialmente el Feta y el nogal, acompañados de pan plano y una ensalada llena de sabores inusuales que fue un gran abridor. El plato principal era increíble: tenía un pincho de cordero cocinado a la perfección, muy bien condimentado, con arroz aromático, y me encantó.También destacaron los cócteles, realmente geniales, y por supuesto el baklava!Pero tal vez lo más notable fue el servicio cordial y cordial: la señora que nos atendió fue muy divertida y realmente ayudó a que la noche fuera especial, ¡así que muchas gracias!Doost realmente es mi restaurante favorito en la zona, y vale la pena una visita, no solo si eres local.

Really enjoyed eating here. The service was very good. We were seated by the window and every need was thoughtfully attended to. The staff made great recommendations for us from the menu and I would definitely visit again.

Deffenetly the best Persian restorant i jave been to in London!!! grate food, grate service, perfect lighting!

Elija este lugar como una alternativa a una noche ruidosa pero todavía no. Nos saludaron muy calurosamente, al igual que todo el personal durante toda la noche. ¡La comida era deliciosa! Aunque soy vegetariano, encontré muchas cosas para comer. El ambiente era realmente divertido y divertido. Tuvimos una gran noche y con gusto lo repetiríamos de nuevo!

Lovely food, great service, sensibly priced wine list.

Really fantastic food in a charming and intimate setting. Super clichéd description but it's genuinely a nugget of joy

Good little find, recommend the Duck. Service was very good, went on a Sunday so restaurant was quiet.

Doost is a small restaurant specialising in Persian food. I regularly go there with friends. The food is fresh and flavoursome and nothing is too much trouble for the staff. Recommend it without reservation.

Went with a friend - had a great time, LOVED the saffron chicken. Asked for an egg yolk for the rice and they happily brought it over.

Doost is a charming place with amazing Persian food and a wide variety of vodkas. We really enjoyed lamb and chicken torsh and the duck. The meze platter is also mouth watering.

Food was tasty but sadly not fulfilling. Very small portions at very expensive (relatively) prices. We ordered 4 different cocktails- all tasted watered down. Generally a very mediocre experience. Will not be going back.

We visited this place with family and friends. Excellent food, excellent and friendly service. We couldn’t ask for more. Highly recommended. Very nice and clean place. Well structured and managed. Dr A R Nadjafi

Excellent! Found this place via the internet and wasn't disappointed. Really lovely service, very good food and a great find. Will definitely come back and recommended too!

Love the restaurant always great tasting food. The menu was superb . The staffing are like family . Truly a great evening. The entire family loved this place. Many thanks to the staff for the lovely welcome . We shall return

Nos alojamos en la zona durante unas vacaciones de una semana desde los Estados Unidos. Nos dimos cuenta de este restaurante para explorar el barrio y visitamos en una noche de martes sin reservas. La decoración era preciosa y la camarera era muy servicial, especialmente porque mi marido tiene una alergia de la tuerca. La comida era increíble. Teníamos el kebabs de cordero y estofado de cordero picada que era realmente delicioso. Cuando nos fuimos, nos dijeron que la camarera que esta fue nuestra mejor experiencia de nuestras vacaciones. Como nos alojábamos en la zona, ella recomienda que visite su restaurante hermano Amici, que hicimos más tarde en la semana y también nos pareció excelente. Al escribir esta reseña, no era capaz de hacer clic en los botones, pero yo diría que el servicio, la comida y la relación calidad-precio excelentes.

Simplemente deliciosa, desde el arranque a través de la cordero meze delicioso kebab fillett exageradamente a la dulce y pegajosa baklava.

We were a group of friends who made the mistake of stumbling upon it and eating there. The whole meal lasted more than 2 hours despite us only ordering mains. The waitress was lovely but completely useless at taking orders (40mins) bringing drinks (30mins) and removing the plates throughout the meal. they couldn’t even manage to bring the right number of plates for the number of people eating!

A really pleasant experience with delicate and tasty Persian food. The vodka is great too!

I'm a local resident and have walked past this restaurant many, many times - without thinking of going in. So, last Friday my partner and I went for it. And I'm wondering why we hadn't been before. Kicked off with a fig flavoured vodka - which I liked so much I had to have seconds! And then a very nice starter followed by a lamb and pomegranate main, which went down very well. Paklava for after and some really good wine. Service was efficient and no attitude. I'd happily return. A marked contrast to certain over-hyped restaurant very close by!

We went to celebrate my partner's birthday and had a very enjoyable meal. Will definitely come again. The food was really nice and the rice was to die for.+

I went to Doost in Kennington last night and absolutely loved it. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff were so friendly, helpful, kind and fun. I can't wait to go back!

Found the restaurant through open table and booked on the night. We were lucky to get a table considering how small the restaurant is. Food was delicious, and couldn’t say no to vodka given that it’s a vodka bar. Nice flavoured vodkas, very nice lamb stew and chicken kebab. Good service and good ambiance. Will come again.

As Kennington locals, we have been to Doost a few times before, but not for a couple of years. They seem to have really upped their game since our last visit and we had a very good meal. The menu is now more extensive with lots of tempting choices. We definitely won’t leave it so long again til our next visit.

Fifteen family and friends for a meal Saturday evening. Houman and team very welcoming. We had sharing platters recommended by Houman for starters, mains and desserts. Food excellent. Friendly relaxed atmosphere. We will be eating here again!

Fast service but starter (calamari) was pretty tasteless and a waste of money. My main course, the lamb was cooked nicely and was a huge portion!

My husband and I had suppor at Doost on a Saturday evening. The restaurant was busy and had a nice atmosphere. The service was very good and the staff attentive. The food was lovely. Well cooked, fresh and very tasty. There is a good selection of cocktails - obviously Vodka based. The restaurant was clean. I would certainly return.

Made a reservation online last night and had a confirmation email. Arrived an hour later only to be told they were full. Made a 30 minute journey each way and spent 10 pounds getting there and back.

It is a nice small bar restaurant near to the Lambeth County Court. It has a good service with few Iranian food, but it is not very good persian food. It is good for meeting up with friends.

Very nice and interesting experience

Went here for a friend's birthday although we informed them of the birthday prior, nothing was said or done very poor service. Food was a mixture of persian food and god knows what (curly fries ) . The service was mediocre none were persian and couldn't really answer unique questions . Ambience was poor seat was torn, paint scrapped plates felt like plastic.I wouldn't go here again

Estuvimos decepcionados con la comida en este restaurante. Presentación aburrida mi cordero y salmón de mi marido con ensalada de hojas tanto presentado, espolvoreado con cebolla cruda y arroz sumac con algún tipo de amarillo sprinkle que estaba tratando de azafrán arroz pase para. Quizás nos dieron ellos en una mala noche, pero no recomendaría este lugar. La decoración era lo mejor del lugar, siento decir.

Mi amigo y yo fuimos Doost esta noche ya que vivimos bastante cerca.

Excelente comida y servicio. Me encantó el pollo con granadas y el aguacate en una tostada. Servicio atento!

Gran lugar para reuniones de amigos unos tragos y comida, diferente toma Vodka-fig y cherry fueron los más destacados. La comida es impecable y el servicio realizado por el propietario es excelente. Recomiendo encarecidamente! !

Una excelente sorpresa en la zona de kennington.

La comida era magnífica! Increíble selección de mezze y el kebab era simplemente perfecto. El anfitrión es super simpático, sugiriendo la comida y preguntar acerca de nuestra opinión.

Hooman, the very genial host, gives one a very warm welcome to this small friendly restaurant. Let him choose the food for you. The kebabs are good, but make sure to try the Ghormeh Sabzi, the favourite dish of Persians, as well. No-one can make it like their mothers do, they say!

At Doost (friend) I was greeted by excellent and friendly service provided by the staff. The food and drink were absolutely spot on. A great value for money. This was an evening to remember. No doubt I shall visit Doost again on my own or with friends and family and certainly recommend it to good food/drink lovers. On the whole, for me this was an experience to cherish.

These guys know what they are doing.I'm definitely recommend this restaurant, you won't be disappointed, if you like vodka, talk to Hooman, he'll fix you some fancy drinks. I tried kabob all over the world and this was one of the best. My wife ordered the Torsh chicken and it was the best. I'm coming back for sure.

A great atmosphere, superb and tasty food, with a wonderful and amazing host. One of the high moments of our Euro trip. Strongly recommended if you're Hungary and in for a delicious surprise. Thank you dear Human for bringing our euro trip with a Big Bang finale.

Really tasty food and lovely, lovely staff. One of my favourite restaurants now in the local area.

This is a very local restaurant to us, but we have never been, because my husband always says he "doesn't fancy it." Well I dragged him there last night, and he is a complete convert. We started with the mixed meze - the aubergine and yogurt was amazing, as were the stuffed vine leaves and grilled lamb. And the olives in pomegranate molasses. Loved the bread too. My daughter has calamari, which were perfectly cooked. I had the stew with green almonds for my main course, my husband had lamb fillet and my daughter had the chicken. All delicious and perfectly cooked. We washed it down with an excellent bottle of Italian white (Pecorino). Service was friendly, helpful and attentive, explaining the different dishes, so that we could make an informed decision. We finished with baklava and Persian ice cream, and Persian tea. A fabulous meal and my only regret is that we didn't discover it sooner.

We went there on a Wednesday night, the food (koobideh kebab) was really good, and they had live Jazz music that night

According to Tripadvisor and Google, it was supposed to be open between 12:00 - 15:00, we got there on 1pm and was closed. Should have called but trusted the goven info!

Har du prøvet persisk mad? Restauranten ligger i et område hvor der ikke kommer så mange turister - dejligt. Her får du mulighed for at prøve nye smagsoplevelser. Vi fik 4 forskellige hovedretter og vi var alle meget begejstrede. Vi tillod os også en dessert - men mellemøstlandene har ikke samme tradition omkring desserter som europæerne. Derfor er dessertene ofte også en blanding af is og nogle krydderier, og det er ikke den store oplevelse. Betjeningen var i top - meget opmærksom fra vi kom til vi igen forlod restauranen. Vi vil klart anbefale denne restaurant!

Destacar buena atención y predisposición de las camareras. Pedimos un plato para compartir de entrada y luego uno para mi mujer y otro para mí. Mi mujer pidió calamares que venían con guarnición de arroz y estaban muy duros. Por mi parte pedir cordero y apesar de venir más especiado que el lechazo el sabor era muy parecido. De postre compartimos un helado de vainilla y queso estaba bastante rico. Está fuera de la zona turista y es un sitio de comida diferente a la batalla que nos dan a los turistas.

What a wonderful place! We had reservation for 7 on a Friday night, first seating. Due to jet lagged children and grandparents, we called and said we would need to takeaway instead of eating in. The owner was SO kind and understanding! We stopped in to order and pick up dinner. Had a drink at the bar and lovely conversation while we waited. We were even loaned a heated take away bag, so the food would stay warm. And OH BOY was it amazing!!! Everything was delicious and enjoyed by all - including the little ones!!!THANK YOU again. I can't wait to come back for another dinner at DOOST!

Had yet another delicious meal at Doost. Amazing grilled meats, wonderful rice and the best bread. Definitely worth a visit!

Lovely warm welcome and advise from the staff. Great vodka drinks options. Relaxed, warm environment to go with friends.

Thel service is outstanding and you feel like having been invited to someone's home. It is personal but never intrusive. The food is great and we'll worth a visit.

This is a rather small restaurant with an unprepossessing front on a busy street. That said, it has been the best meal we've had in London so far! Our group ordered lamb and calamari. Both our favorites, and both are notoriously hard to cook correctly. Both dishes were perfect, the seasonings were perfect and they were both perfectly salted. I think sometimes restaurants over salt to correct poor quality inn food… The quality here is high from the central meat dishes down to the radicchio in the salads. We were too full for dessert but we're planning to go back to try!

Upon arriving at Doost we were warmly greeted and taken to our table. The food was delicious, big portions and very reasonably priced. Would definitely come again.

Beautiful meal- The starter was exceptional; Lamb meatballs in a pomegranate based tarragon infused Lentil soup.Take the advice on the vodka.Lovely owners.Check your bill- they undercharged me twice and they deserved the full amount.

Very friendly atmosphere with informative and discrete staff. The food was excellent, well prepared with delicate flavours complimenting the main ingredients and portions were ample. The delicious deserts were a perfect end to a lovely meal. We look forward to visiting again.

This place really is poor. We waited over an hour for our main courses, two supposedly 'Persian' stews. Both were watery and tasteless. We also had to endure the next door table having an argument with the waitress about how bad the food was and how big their discount would be. So we were not just unlucky. Avoid.

I have now eaten here twice. First time it was below average, but I was with a party of people and we were enjoying the drink more than the food, so I let it go. But I always had a vague recollection that the food tasted old, reheated, not fresh. More recently I decided to give it a second go. It was money in the bin - literally, because we couldn't eat it. The chicken kebab tasted like rubber, a very very strange method of preparing chicken. I am certain it was all microwaved. The bread was terrible, and the salad was stale.The food we had here was inedible

There were nine of us, out for a Christmas meal and we enjoyed it. Service was quick and friendly. They had several gluten-free items on the menu. We had a mix of starters, all very good, especially little kebabs and yogurt with spinach. My main course was confit duck with walnuts and pomegranate sauce, which was one of the best dishes I had in a restaurant.

So this lunchtime my buddy and I were thwarted in our attempts to eat at either of Kennington's two curry houses and chose Doost, a Persian restaurant right on Kennington cross. I have been once before, a good few years ago and in the evening, so a lunch there was a first for me.It was empty when we arrived and often that can mean a frosty reception from the waiting staff who are hoping for a blank shift. Not so at Doost: the waiter was friendly, helpful and attentive, particularly as he surmised correctly that we didn't know a great deal about the cuisine Doost offers.We shared the Gilan Trio to start: pickled Persian olives with pomegranate seeds; a yoghurty dip; and a tomato and garlic sauce; served with some gorgeous flatbread slices.To follow I had the lamb stew, which was an absolute treat on a cold day. Great big chunks of tender and lean lamb, plenty of herbs, and kidney beans. A portion of rice on the side, and a salad garnish, and I was barely able to finish. My buddy had the confit duck leg in pomegranate and walnut sauce. I cadged a bit and it too was delicious - quite sweet and sour, unlike a French confit duck. He had a side order of Taftoon bread for dipping but couldn't finish it.We had a chat with the proprietor towards the end and he knocked 10% off the bill for it being lunchtime. Really the staff couldn't have done more for us, which always leaves a nice fuzzy feeling. My buddy took care of the bill so I can't say precisely how much the total was but I'd say less than fifty quid, which included a glass of rose and a mineral water. The couple next to us had the specific lunchtime menu, which seemed to be based around fresh meat wraps that looked very good indeed; so it is entirely possible to dine there for much less than we paid.I'd recommend it unreservedly, either for lunch or dinner and it's one of those places where there are at least half a dozen things you could quite happily pick for starters and mains.

We come from a family of restauranteurs, so we tend to be harsh critics: absolutely LOVED this place. Service was great. Friendly staff. Food was authentic and delicious. They garnish their zereshk polo with pistachios, so beware. The grilled dishes were amazing. The Gilan trio and noon panir sabzi was a pleasant surprise, as you don't get it in many Persian restaurants.

Food was ok - service needs to be a bit slicker - waiting staff appeared a bit inexperienced

Nice venue very friendly staff but didn't seem to know what they were doing and had to ask several times for things and they got some items wrong. I did tip because I could see they were trying but they need training.

I am very suspicious of the positive reviews of this restaurant. This is why:I have now eaten here twice. First time it was below average, but I was with a party of people and we were enjoying the drink more than the food, so I let it go. But I always had a vague recollection that the food tasted old, reheated, not fresh. More recently I decided to give it a second go. It was money in the bin - literally, because we couldn't eat it. The chicken kebab tasted like rubber, a very very strange method of preparing chicken. I am certain it was all microwaved. The bread was terrible, and the salad was stale. I would now NEVER eat middle eastern grills in a restaurant that did not grill the meat in public. The food we had here was inedible.

This was my second (and last) visit to Doost restaurant. I went back to Doost because of their great food & service on my first visit. I went back for the Salmon & rice but, unfortunately they did not have the Salmon in stock, and they could not provide another dish that I asked for. Several Vodkas were also not in stock from their menu and the poor waiter was there for the day so he did not know anything about anything. Overall this place is badly run, disorganised and I will not be returning.

My husband and I have been dining at the DOOST for a very long time, especially on first Wednesdays of the month when there is life jazz. The ambiance is great, the food is delicious, the staff are very friendly, etc.

A lovely local restaurant that I had been meaning to go to for a long time. We went on a quiet Tuesday evening. The food was excellent. My lamb kebab was tender and full of flavour. We plan to return and work our way through their menu. Service was excellent.

Consistent and reliable dishes but the service was a bit patchy

I am a big fan of Persian food and wanted to visit Doost for a long time. I wasn't dissapointed. The food was very tasty, especially the Duck in pomegranate and walnut sauce. The atmosphere was nice and relaxed. Will definitely go back to try more tasty dishes.

While the Persian Kebabs are excellent - juicy, succulent grilled meats & chicken - the more traditional dishes are equally delicious. I continue come back to this small gem in Kennington.

I live in the area and we used to take our friends here when they came to our area to "show off" about the local cuisine but sadly not any more :(Service has deteriorated and the lights in the toilets don't work and the waiter just said "no they don't work"!! Even though there were candles in the toilet they didn't bother to light them for me!! There was nothing to dry my hands and they didn't seem concerned!!The seafood rice was mainly rice (which was very nice) but very little seafood!! The service was lacklustre - there weren't many customers on the night I went and I understand why - what a shame as this place used to be very good!!

Oh dear. Expected so much from this. Persion grill and vodka bar!!! Sounded fantastic!!!5 of us on a wed night. Decor was dingy. Picture above our table was missing. Some persion music but nothing else. The poor single waiter who looked iranian but was actually spanish/ colombian didnt have a clue about the menu or what was on it. The food, although tasty enough, was eye wateringly expensive. ALL the plates had cracks in them ( we checked). The whole experience was painfully dissapointing. What a shame. Will not be returning.

Absolutely love this little gem with an intimate dark setting and beautiful vodka to accompany perfectly grilled kebabs and perfect rice cooked with each grain individually prepared.

If you want authentic Persian food with a touch of class, this is the place to go. Amazing food and lots of it, good service. Thoroughly recommended.

Went for a birthday with family and we ended up having an amazing night (second time visiting Doost) Attentive service without being clingy, the food had a fantastic taste of charcoal grill and probably one of the tenderest chicken kebabs you'll ever taste. In total, very recommended! We will be back.

We were delighted that the che came in person to advise us since we know nothing about Persian food. When it came, the main course was delicious - piping hot and freshly prepared. Although advertise for two, the dish was ample for the three of s; the portions are very generous. We followed it with the best-tasting ice cream we have had for many years. We enjoyed a very good and reasonably priced bottle of wine. A great place to celebrate a special occasion in a quiet and restful atmosphere.

The worst taftan bread I have ever had in a Persian restaurant in london truly awful. starters very average and no Salad Olivieh !!!!Main courses much better small portions by Persian standards but good quality service was very good would I go back ... No.

Kind service and nice and quiet ambiance. Nice dishes with original sauce creations.

As usual the food and service was exemplery and we had a good time. Early part of the week is quieter than Friday/Saturday.

Good Persian food with excellent service. The restaurant isn't very large but it has a good atmosphere. The food was fresh, delicious and different.

We have tried quite a few things from the menu and have never been disappointed! The restaurant is not huge, and so it is advised to book in advance. It has a very cosy feeling. When you go, try to save room for the saffron ice cream! It is so delicious, but it is easy to get so full with just the appetisers and the main course!

Good quality food and cooking to the highest Persian standard and taste. A small restaurant but good decoration and atmosphere for couples

I live nearby and have been back so often to try different things on the menu, or have my favourite (duck in walnut sauce). The staff are always super friendly and i love seeing other locals who've lived in the area chatting away with them. I had never focussed on the vodka before but my friend says they've got an excellent range and serve it perfectly. It's an intimately decorated space ideal for dates and taking a friend. They couldn't accommodate a group of us once but i don't blame them - it was a busy Saturday and we hadn't booked! It is small but lovely and warm in winter (extra warm if you get a chilli dish!). A negative: the kitchen vents onto the street so it is torture for me when i need to walk that way to the gym. The smell is so damn good!! 😛

Absolutely love the food, my favourite is the platter to share which exceeds all other platters as it has such delicious and unusual tastes, some based on aubergine. The bread which goes with it is perfect - crusty and tasty. Wines good too!

Being part Persian and having read the good reviews, I was excited to dine at Doost. When we arrived we requested a table for 4. The male waiter responded, "no way, can you see any tables?" That should have been our cue to leave. There were 3 empty tables. A friendly waitress escorted us to the bar said she would arrange the table for us.We then attempted to order only to be told there was no chicken and later, no diet coke.The sabsi starter was small plate of limp herbs. The small amount of bread we were offered was more akin to an Indian chapatti than an Iranian naan. We tried to order more but the waiter was simply disinterested. I ordered the Fessanjan. The key feature of this slow cooked dish is the pomegranate and walnut sauce. The sauce itself was delicious however I had about one tablespoon of the sauce spread over what seems to be an overlooked pan fried duck breast. We eventually managed to prise the waiter away from the girls he was chatting to at the bar to ask for some basic accompaniments. Some arrived, some didn't.We left feeling that the evening had been a waste of money, time and calories.

What a lovely little restaurant. The staff couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful and the chef is passionate about his native food and even offered to cook us something "off menu" next time we came.We dined on a Thursday evening and had prime position by the window. Very prompt and attentive service with all our questions answered.We decided to have the sharing platter as a starter as neither of us had had Persian food before - it was delicious - a real taste bud awakener.I opted for the Doost chicken which had been recommended by a fellow Tripadvisor contributor. It was very nice but "nothing to write home about".My husband opted for a Persian stew (lamb and aubergine) and that was absolutely fantastic.Have got to say that the rice was probably the best I have ever had.All in all, a wonderful experience and we will definitely visit again next time we are in that part of London.Thank you Doost (and hope you get your OO's fixed!).

Both myself and my partner experienced a lovely ambient evening at Doost Persian Grill. The waitress was welcoming even after being slightly behind with my pre booked time. The venue is classy, the furnishing is well put together ,comfortable and clean. The menu is pleasing and can accommodate all palates. The meal chosen, as this was our 1st time there, was the waitresses recommendations and that was definitely no let down. It was beautiful, flavour some and well cooked. You could tell this food was cooked with love and passion. We even had the honour of seeing the chef who came out to greet us. What a humble man, did not get his name but thank you ever so much for a wonderful meal. I strongly recommend everyone try this restaurant, you would not be disappointed at all. I will definitely come back again and real soon, excellent !

This restaurant will cast a spell on you! The food is amazing, specially recommend the doost chicken, the duck and the aubergine and whey! The staff are great fun as well! We come back every month, try it you won't be disappointed!

The best tasting Persian food in London - healthiest too

This is the second time we've been here and I'm sure we'll be back. The food is excellent, we had mixed mezze and then lamb kebab and salmon/prawn/tamarind stew. The staff are great too, they genuinely want you to have a great time, and are happy to talk through the menu (including the vodka menu!) with you. Would recommend the 'healthy' vodka and pomegranate cocktail.

This place is ridiculous good!! I've had Persian food many times in my life, but this place is better than all of them hands down! I couldn't be more happy with my visit.. The food came out in a timely matter and the service was above par.I highly, highly recommend the warm vegetable salad for all you vegetarians! For you meat lovers, definitely go with the owners favorite: minced lamb skewer! And if you're with at least one more person: you must order the MIXED MEZE!!You're welcome! ;)

shared a mixed starter platter and had chicken and lamb grilled for main, all so tasty and some of the food i'd not had before, so great to know there is a quality Persian in London! Very friendly waiter and good service by all through out. Lovely, would go back and will be spreading the word!

This is a local restaurant and I was extremely excited about tasting the delicious food described in the reviews below. So I made a reservation of 20 people to visit for my birthday celebration on Saturday. The manager called me back on Monday and asked for my email address so that he could send the set menu. I did not receive anything. I then made numerous calls, in which they said the manager was not in so they could not send it. On another occasion I was told that I had already received the menu. The last straw was when I asked the lady to send the menu to me whilst I waited on the phone. She literally just left the phone off the hook. It looks like I'll be visiting the Kennington Tandoori!

I took my girlfriend to Doost on Valentines day. I booked via open table and when I got there they advised that they had no record of this booking. I have heard this happen before looking at reviews so could be down to open tables booking system.Despite them having no record of the reservation they promptly seated us with no fuss. The food really blew my socks off. I suppose when you think of fine cuisine Persian food doesn;t automatically spring to mind. It was so delicious and the meat so tender, the portion size was also generous and staff were brilliant (more on the staff coming up). The menu is varied but not too busy and the wine was great aswell, I would suggest listening to the staff's reccomendations is the way to go.So after we finished our meal we noticed that Doost is also a vodka bar (but not in a cheap bar like way they just hve an extensive range of Vodka). Now personally I don't like Vodka or at least I thought I didn't but these are really really top quality and tasted amazing, the young gentleman even sat down with us and took us through the various vodka and we even had some samples which made the occasion extra special.Thank so much for an amazing meal and experieince I will definately be coming back.

The duck is amazing! For starters I love the aubergines and whey!! Visit this place and enjoy, best restaurant in the area!!!

Not located in an area you would usually pass by if not on purpose, this place is a real discovery. Friendly staff, amazing food, balanced and delicate yet unusual and truly original. You go once, you'll come back for sure.

Great staff and atmosphere. Slightly out of the city and worth a visit.

Visited Doost as I love Middle-Eastern food and this place is just around the corner from my boyfriend's house. It was AMAZING. My boyfriend chose a fantastic lamb dish (I can't remember which one, but there is a lot of lamb to choose from). I had the chicken with pomegranate which was great but very rich and a bit too much for me. The portions are huge, I had to go home and put on my (wildly attractive, ultra romantic) elasticated waistband trousers. :|