Gandom in Brighton and Hove

delicious food nice place and clean

A staple reliable place for yummy food and spacious but cosy atmosphere. Always enjoy my time here. The koobideh and joojeh and lamb shank dishes never disappoint. If I’m ever stuck on where to go for decent lunch with good atmosphere - I’ll choose Gandom hove.

Heading back from our holiday trip we decided it to stop by Gandom. We were greeted by the staff on our arrival, food was delicious, atmosphere was friendly and service was excellent. We highly recommend this resturant.

very nice and good restaurant, quickly served and delicious food. A bit spicy but just the right!

One of my friends works there and explains that the manager of the restaurant uses pork instead of beef and mutton and even uses the skin and inside of the chicken belly for pounded kebabs to make it cheaper for him and uses all the stews frozen. For example, for six months, he makes a stew of vegetables or minced meat and packs it in the freezer and then uses it daily. I wanted to inform my friends, be careful, you might get sick. I hope for health and happiness dear Iranians living in you.🌹🌹🌹

Lovely food great atmosphere service was brilliant very friendly

Great food, lovely service, highly recommend.

The good taste of Iranian food and avoiding any food coloring, with the good aroma of saffron, a delicious and hearty experience, thank you for the good and friendly management. The good taste of Iranian food and avoiding any food coloring, with the good aroma of saffron, a delicious and hearty experience, thank you for the good and friendly management.

Rubbish food I have had today, Kobideh was too oily and chicken kebab was dry and no taste at all. Don't waste your money and time there. Today, my experience of eating food in this restaurant was awful, the ground kebab and the dry grilled chicken were only seasoned with turmeric. The busiest Iranian restaurant in England

One of the best restaurants I've been to in England (Brighton)...the environment was very clean, the food was fresh and delicious, and the staff was also very friendly...I highly recommend it and will come back again.🌹🙏

The food is INCREDIBLE! I highly recommend this restaurant for authentic Iranian food. I absolutely love the gormeh sabzi and grilled meats. The khashk bademjan and fresh bread is the best I’ve tried in Brighton and Hove!! Their home made garlic sauce is incredible , make sure to ask for it along side your grilled kebab. The portion sizes are generous and the presentation of the food is beautiful. There are options on the menu for everyone - kids, vegetarians, pescatarians and those who are on a diet! The restaurant is a family run business with amazing service and super friendly staff. The atmosphere and decor is perfect. I cannot recommend gandom enough, I always leave the restaurant feeling satisfied and a very happy customer 🥰

The food and service and atmosphere are amazing! From the starters, mains to deserts, everything was absolutely perfect. If you’re in Brighton then you must visit for some extraordinary Middle Eastern cuisine. Mansour went above and beyond to make sure we had the best dining experience - would 100% come back!

Amazing overall experience and service. The food was great, and the server was very kind and made you feel at home. The chicken skewer shows some amazing cooking skills. The meat is well seasoned and marinated, juicy, and still such crispy skin.

Such a lovely meal, the food was incredible, the owner was so kind and welcoming . As a Persian family we are quite fussy about our food and this was truly delicious. The saffron ice-cream was divine!

I had one koobideh and one chicken kebab, all of which were well cooked and excellent. The restaurant's proprietor behaved in a very polite and professional manner. He was very courteous.

Had a wonderful dinner here the baba ganoush was really tasty and the braised lamb was special, really nice and friendly service

Absolutely beautiful meal! Would definitely recommend

Exceptional food and service thank you very much. Mohsen you are the greatest 🤩

gorgeous food and beautiful restaurant

Had the most enjoyable experience tonight! The place has a wonderful warm atmosphere. They are dog friendly, and helped us (2 adults and 2 dogs) settle in nicely. Quick service, delicious cheese. At the end, offered us extra mints for free! Highly recommend it.

Great food as always! Great with children too. Thank you.

Meals were very fresh and tasty! the staff gave us starters and desserts on the house, lovely family restaurant overall

A very pleasant surprise. Everything was perfect; the kebab was very succulent, and the bastani in particular was just incredible.

I had lunch here by chance as I spotted the very inviting lunch offers on the placard outside. Persian food is usually very tasty and well presented and this food was certainly so. The reception given makes you feel very welcome and the background music lends to the sense of authenticity. The chicken and koobideh was delicious and I washed it down with the yoghurt/mint drink “Doogh” which was perfect. All this for an extremely reasonable cost. I have to say thank you very much for helping finish my holiday on a very high note!

Fantastic food, staff/owner was really nice to us, kind, warming and friendly. The interior is beautiful also! Would highly recommend

Great food and super friendly environment and great hospitality :) Ari from London

The most incredible food served up by a beautiful and generous family!! Might be the best food I’ve eaten in the UK!

The food was amazing Persian food is the best I ever had

It was very friendly and comfortable environment with lovely stuff

I am a huge fan of Persian food and I have tried almost all restaurents in town and surrounding areas. We had planned to go Shiraz which is next door to Gandom but them being busy couldn’t land us a table in time. So we decided to come to this Restaurent. My first impression was like cool. It’s still Persian and how bad can it really be? As a fussy eater I want my food to be perfectly cooked. Anyways long story short we placed an order of Some Kobbidah and chicken and Lamb grill items and hoping for the best. Remember 4 Lads starving after long session in Brighton boozed up. Well food arrives and everything looked so beautiful and well presented. Each bite of every item was delicious and amazing. The smell was so awesome and it’s one of the best in Brighton if not The best without any doubt. The food is seriously good. It’s a must go place.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Really lovely food and the best service we’ve had in Hove for a long time. Thank you for making our friends get together extra special. We will be back!

Lovely food and brilliant service

Lovely place and delicious food

is more than just a restaurant; it’s a culinary oasis where every dish tells a story and every bite is a journey to the heart of Iran. With its exquisite cuisine, charming ambiance, and exceptional service, [Restaurant Name] is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking an authentic taste of Iran.”

Amazing worth the try if you have never tried Lebanese food and is also great quality

Really lovely staff! Nice experience and great place and the food was so lovely I ate it all!

Amazing food and good prices for the quality. Superb atmosphere and hosting

The service is wonderful, so kind and caring and friendly. Food was yummy and special Persian tea was a delight. Will definitely come back. Thank you.

Baba Ghanouj and lamb stew was amazing!

The food was absolutely delicious, the lamb shank was very tender and it came with a special rice that compliments it perfectly, I have to say also their olives are hands down the best olives I’ve had in a while. The portions are very generous. Not to mention the service was fantastic. The place is very cosy and has a lovely Persian vibe to it.

Lovely place and amazing service went with a group of friends and we all shared an amazing time there , would definitely recommend

Great experience with really good portions, I was happy with the food

I can’t explain how amazing it was. The food was exceptional and the owner even came out afterwards and greeted us. Really appreciate having a great restaurant like this in the community :)

The lamb shank and platter was really good, and the service was brilliant!

Gandom offers an exceptional dining experience! The food, service and atmosphere are exquisite!

Food was perfect and right on time everything was well cooked and very tasty and the stuff was amazing. Highly recommend

The best persian recipes, all the amazing tastes and fantastic services. If fan of persian cuisines, don’t hesitate to try! You will enjoy seeing happy and welcoming faces too!

Hands down, Gandom is my top pick for Middle Eastern food in the UK. The flavours are out of this world, seriously heavenly! And the staff? So friendly and welcoming, they make you feel right at home. If you're craving some seriously good Middle Eastern eats, do yourself a favor and head to Gandom. Trust me, you won't regret it!"

The most delicious food in a relaxed and comfortable setting. Happy customers all round - we’ll be back soon!

Great food and service, thank you!

Absolutely the best experience I’ve ever had in brighton,everything is perfect . All foods are really delicious ,that I ordered twice And the all staff are really kind and the services we received in compare to prices are very good Thank you so much

The food was really delicious and the service was excellent they checked on you throughout the meal to ask if u needed anything which was really appreciated.The atmosphere with the Persian music was nice as well.Loved the experience overall will definitely recommend it.Thank you 3amo mansoor for the lovely experience

Lovely fresh, flavourful food. Service was great, thankyou! We will be back :)

Couldn’t recommend enough, such a warm, fun and friendly atmosphere, staff were really welcoming and attentive, food was also fantastic! An amazing evening and can’t wait to come back! 🤩

We were a large group of 12, everything ran super smoothly, everyone loved the amazing food and a really lovely service from all those working. Would highly recommend

Food was delicious, atmosphere was lovely for a date night and it all came down to the service given by Millie! Thank you for making our evening so lovely and for being so attentive. A great asset to the business. Will definitely be coming back.

It's a really friendly and welcoming place with a cozy vibe, and the owner is super nice and hospitable.

Had the lamb shank with rice ...have to say excellent meal one of the best shanks I've experienced..my first experience of Persian/Lebanese food ..Will be back to try other dishes

Amazing food and staff! Huge portion sizes, we ordered the lamb and it fell off the bone. Deffo will be coming back

Brilliant food, will come again, came with family of 4, service was really good

Very delicious food and great service.

I am so glad to have found this restaurant.Every time I visited it ,I was satisfied of everything.

Amazing food, so fresh. Beautifully seasoned. Amazing staff, would recommend to everyone

We keep coming back here as the food is cooked to perfection each and every time - tasty, full of flavour and filling. The service is friendly and the atmosphere is cosy. It's our go-to if we have guests we want to impress :) Addendum: it's been a few months since my initial review and we've since tried a couple of other Persian restaurants - Gandom stands at the top, easy. We've tried ordering it as well and it's just as great. It sits squarely as our top Persian restaurant in Brighton and Hove. You can't go wrong! They now have a new menu, I had the okra and lamb stew which was delicious 😋

Absolutely loved the food and the service was amazing.

The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the restaurant itself has a cozy feel to it. Food was all so good but will definitely be coming back for the chicken kabsa!!

Gandom is an absolute must visit whenever I want a reliably delicious, hearty and abundant meal! The ingredients are fresh, the presentation is always spot on and the flavours are consistently mind blowing. The Khoresht Gheymeh is my all time favourite dish - tender lamb stewed in tomato, lentils, dried limes, and a beautiful blend of spices, served with fresh salad and saffron rice. But all other dishes will surely wow you as well (especially the deliciously fresh starters and bread). The restaurant feels welcoming and cosy, and the staff is always incredibly attentive and friendly too. Do yourself a favour and come visit this wonderful family business when you’re in the area 🙏🏼💫

Lovely welcoming team and perfect for a midweek meal with a friend. The food was delicious!

Fantastic home made Persian food. Mansour and his wife are great hosts. Do not miss this little gem!

An absolute gem! From the warm hospitality to the exquisite flavors, every visit to Gandom is a delightful journey into Persian cuisine. The aromatic dishes, especially the succulent kebabs and fragrant saffron rice, never fail to impress. With its cozy atmosphere and attentive staff, this restaurant truly captures the essence of Persian hospitality. A must-visit for anyone craving a taste of Iran's culinary treasures."

Always amazing food and fantastic service and atmosphere.

Amazing food will definitely come again!

leng grub lovely owner great service highly recommend

Excellent customer service and delicious food. We always enjoy our favourite halloumi here, and feeling looked after.

Fantastic service, we said we like the legendary googoosh and the wonderful man played googoosh for us all night. We received dates and lollipops and plentiful generous portions. Would highly recommend to all!

Lovely place. Delicious food. Calm atmosphere. Excellent service.

Lovely restaurant with fantastic food that us, and the kids, really enjoyed. The owners are so friendly and welcoming. Very relaxed atmosphere.

Lovely food. Best grill platter- great new Persian restaurant for hove- highly recommend

Really lovely place and great service. Plates are pretty massive though!

We came here for a family dinner - the food is very nice, freshly made and great selection! The owner was friendly and polite, and even gave us tea at the end of our meal.

Excellent food, and great staff :D

A very enjoyable Saturday night Persian/Lebanese meal (almost enough for two meals) in a convivial atmosphere.

This is quickly becoming a favourite, always welcoming friendly staff, amazing and tasty food.

Great food, lovely atmosphere and really friendly staff.

Lovely atmosphere and great friendly service, and the food was amazing!

Great place, nice people and service very good !

Food was delicious and our server Millie was great! Will definitely be back again

Fantastic service here, very friendly and helpful. Very tasty food which was beautifully presented. Highly recommend

very lovely food and atmosphere

Food was great, nice vibes and millie gave great service

Absolutely awesome food to eat a very good service. King prawns are a delicious

The best Iranian food that you can taste, everything is so delicious. Highly recommend.

Lovely food, great presentation and wonderful service. Please visit this great restaurant.

The waiter was very nice and generous and the food was very tasty.

Really enjoyed the food and reasonably priced. Delicious chicken, lamb and saffron ice cream.

Lovely food. High quality. Gorgeous taste and proper portions! 👍🙏

So impressed with this place. We had the most delicious Middle Eastern fusion food. The lamb shank with rice, broad beans and herbs was so full of flavour! Gandom serves generous size plates of freshly prepared food which makes a welcome change from the expensive small plates most places are serving now. Fantastic attentive service with complimentary cardamom tea at the end. And they make really good mocktails if you are not drinking alcohol!

Lovely food, good service. Thoroughly enjoyed that.

Great food, reasonably priced, a one really lovely staff/owners that looked after us

Lovely friendly service with tasty food. Only came for some mezze snacks but we will be back for more.