Hafez Restaurant in City of London, Westminster

This is my third time dining at Hafez and this please keeps surprising me for this delicious food, cozy atmosphere and super friendly staff. The aubergine starter with yogurt is particularly remarkable and the rose tea is the most delicious drink to accompany the dinner. I will definitely come back many times !

Such a lovely and cozy place. Price really good for the quality of food and service!

Great food and fab, friendly service. Will be back

Excellent service, excellent food excellent atmosphere 👍👍👍👍

A calm and cozy environment with a special and unique design and delicious food

We travelled miles to eat here and it was great. Genuinely vibrant atmosphere, even on a Wednesday. Lovely, personable staff who took time to talk about the food. And a range of very interesting flavours - and decent portion sizes - that will have me going back again.

Consistently great food and service! Highly recommended.

I've been going to Hafez for years and it never disappoints. Good Iranian food, good service, fair prices, friendly staff. Last night I took some non-Iranian friends and the waiter brought us a complimentary tahdig with ghormeh sabzi, which was a real treat for my friends.

The best Iranian food in the heart of London with a delightful atmosphere and excellent service.

Lovely atmosphere and lovely team!

Everything is clean and beautiful, Mashallah, and the service is fast👍🏼

I've been coming to this restaurant for many years and it has been always a pleasure. Good service and excellent atmosphere 👌

The place is beautiful and the food is clean

It was very delicous .. big portion. Good staff and service! I ordered (mahejja), (gorma sabzi) and sparkling water ... all costs around 42~45 pounds

Best Persian food in London PERIOD. Never disappointed me from the traditional Iranian starters to mains ending with the perfect Persian tea!

Great food and really friendly service. Would highly recommend

Extremely positive experience, atmosphere is incredible, probably the most interesting restaurant environment one could ask for. Price for the amount and quality of food was perfect, especially for London, highly recommend.

Highly recommend! The bread is amazing and very healthy! Made of wholemeal! The kebab is also tender!

Hafez is fantastic! Delicious food, beautiful restaurant and excellent service. We can’t wait to return.

The food is very delicious and the service is excellent

Excellent food, amazing service. I come here every time I’m in London and am never disappointed. The house special chicken is amazing and the homemade saffron ice cream is next level. One of my faves.

Lovely place in the Nottingh Hill area! The appetizers are amazing, as well as the chicken Kabab. Waiter was as well very nice, chilled atmosphere and quick service! Nothing not too like :)

Lovely family business. The food is always great and the staff is lovely. I really like to come back often

Thank you to Brother Ormer for the warm reception

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Hafez Persian Restaurant in Bayswater with some close friends, and we were all incredibly impressed by the wonderful hospitality provided by their staff, especially Arman. He was so attentive and helpful, guiding us through the menu and helping us choose the perfect dishes. The restaurant itself had a cosy and inviting atmosphere, with a perfectly comfortable temperature for the winter months. One of the highlights of our meal was the Iranian desserts — they were absolutely delightful! The Saffron ice cream was particularly special, tasting just as it should, and it truly reminded me of the authentic flavors I’ve missed. I will definitely be coming back again soon and highly recommend Hafez Persian Restaurant to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience. Thank you for such a memorable time!

Amazing Persian food. Super juicy koobideh and fluffy rice. 10/10

One of the coziest restaurants with welcoming experience and great food! Would definitely come here again

Such a nice restaurant, food and service was fantastic. Will definitely come back again

Food was amazing, katy was amazing employee thank you katy.

We loved our visit here and the food was amazing. Service was excellent - we’ll definitely be coming back.

Really nice good and warm people, nice service!

I always look forward to the excellent food and service.

This restaurant is a gem serving fabulous Persian food. As soon as you step in the door the decor makes you feel you have entered a culinary Aladdin’s Cave. Staff are attentive, polite and very helpful. We had a mix of cold and warm starters with bread all of which were superb with the Dolmeh and Baba Ghanoush particularly outstanding. Mains was a mix of kebabs and chops with bread, salad and the ubiquitous fries. All was well presented and the inner carnivore was sated. There is a good drinks menu but you can also BYO for a very modest £8 corkage. An excellent evening and we will be back. Terry

The food was very nice , the restaurant was very traditional , the service was amazing and the staff super kind,the prices were reasonable and it was overall a very nice experience

The food was so delicious and the vibe was so nice 👌

Delicious traditional Iranian food

I recently dined at Hafez Restaurant and it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment I walked in, the warm ambiance and traditional Persian decor transported me straight to the heart of Iran.

Great authentic Persian cuisine in London. Thanks to Reza for hosting and welcoming us.

Gorgeous food and lovely staff. They’re so friendly and home-like atmosphere too. Definitely recommended 🤌

I took hummus and coffee, hummus was very bad in taste, it was not fresh, kinda stale, did nit like it at all.

Delicious food. Make sure you try the saffron rice and the chilli sauce.

We have been coming to this restaurant for over 2 decades. The food is consistently delicious and we always have a great, authentic meal here!

Very cosy place! Very delicious food. Lovely staff! Had a great time at my birthday :)

Amazing time we had, lovely food :) had a great time

Wonderful authentic food, knowledgable and lovely staff, and excellent value for money!

It is one of the best Iranian restaurants in London in terms of taste, service and atmosphere in the restaurant. It is worth a visit and special thanks to the restaurant staff for their cooperation in allocating a place for us inside the restaurant to pray.

Review for Hafez Restaurant 📍 Address: 5 Hereford Rd, London W2 4AB I had the pleasure of dining at Hafez Restaurant recently for lunch, and it was truly an exceptional experience. This charming eatery offers an authentic taste of Iranian cuisine, with every dish on the menu being superbly fresh, flavorful, and crafted with care. From the appetizers to the main courses and desserts, each bite was a delightful journey into Persian culinary tradition. The staff at Hafez were incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring that we felt welcome and well taken care of throughout our visit. Their warm hospitality added to the overall charm of the restaurant. The ambiance of Hafez is cozy and inviting, with tasteful decor that reflects the rich culture and heritage of Iran. It’s a perfect spot for a relaxed meal, whether you’re dining with family, friends, or a larger group. My brothers, relatives, and friends all share my love for this wonderful restaurant. It's a place I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone seeking delicious Iranian food in London. If you're looking for an exceptional dining experience with great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and top-notch service, Hafez Restaurant is the perfect choice. I’ll definitely be returning soon! ⭐ Rating: 5/5

Really nice place. Amazing food. Impeccable service and courtesy. Very nice place. Excellent cuisine. Perfect portion. Impeccable and courteous service. Restaurant simple but elegant. Delicate and tasty cuisine. Excellent service and courtesy.

You must visit it, We ordered soup, hommos and baba ghannouj for appetizers. The soup and baba ghannouj were epic.. The hummos is below average though. For main course we had jujah kepap and lamb kubiedah.. The first wasn't great bu the latter was amazing. We aldo orderd okra which was very good. The rice tasted weird and the dogh was great. Portions are very large.. 1 dish easily good for 2

The decor is nice and has a good vibe. The food is nice and it has maintained its quality over the years. Staff are friendly but could be a bit more professional. Overall a pleasant experience.

Fantastic food, very fast service. Highly recommended

I have never been disappointed with Hafez. The food and service were excellent.

Great food, super tasty kubideh & Bademjan (lamb stew). Lovely setting and service too ☺️

Unbelievable food, fantastic service

I had an excellent experience with your service. Everything was perfect, and Setare provided outstanding service. The food, atmosphere, and attention to detail were exceptional. Thank you for making my visit truly memorable. I look forward to coming back soon!

The food was absolutely amazing, especially the Beef kubideh. The piano music could have been a bit lower.

Miss setareh was so friendly and she helped us to find our best food.

Everything was good specially the food

Excellent food. Excellent service.

Worth every bite ! As always the food and service was outstanding

Amazing customer service, so warm and friendly which these days can be rare in London. I’m obsessed with the chilli sauce here. Lots of vegetarian options, this has become my go to place! Fresh food and the takeout is also delivered promptly, well packaged.

Excellent restaurant. The food was very tasty and service is warm and friendly. Will definitely go back

The food was excellent and the staff were very welcoming

Very nice restaurant with original and warm decor. Server attentive to our tastes and keen to introduce us to the specialties, very well proportioned!

The place is beautiful, the food was delicious. We ordered mixed grill, which consisted of two kebab skewers, chicken tenders, and ribs with two plates of rice. We ordered a Shiraz salad and a yogurt salad, and the food was very delicious. The eggplant dish was not the same as that, which I would not recommend. I strongly recommend this restaurant and will return to it every time I come to London

A restaurant with delicious food, but the main meal was delayed for more than 45 minutes

Prima volta in un ristorante persiano. Locale accogliente, pulito. Personale di sala sorridente e disponibile. Abbiamo prenotato sul sito. Due piatti, uno a base di agnello grigliato e patatine fritte; l’altro vegetariano, più lontano dai sapori conosciuti, aromatico e speziato, accompagnato dall’ immancabile riso. Meno entusiasmante ma tutto sommato buono. Anche il pane discreto. Il conto finale non delude, senza sorprese. Nella media, senza emozioni.

The beef koobideh kebab with rice was absolutely amazing—perfectly cooked, flavorful, and so tender that it melted in my mouth. The rice was fluffy and aromatic, complementing the kebab beautifully. The restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere with great vibes, making it the perfect spot for a relaxed meal. Knowing it’s a family-owned place adds a special charm—you can feel the love and authenticity in the food and service.

Tried kubaidah and other traditional dish they serve on the weekends which is lamb chank with rice cooked with lentils!! Both were really tasty and fresh. The only thing that i did not like the serve a salad with the food small plate so we thought it comes with on of the dishes but unfortunately they charged us for that!!

“Excellent service! The waiter ALI was attentive, friendly, and ensured we had a great dining experience. Highly recommend!

Opta por la decoración « peculiar » ( arañas divertidas y accesorios de luz hechos de utensilios de cocina ) , no por la comida . Entrantes poco interesantes, salmón seco con patatas fritas congeladas, poussin seco a la parrilla, precios de Londres ... ... . , camarero a punto de ser grosero pero la gerente (propietaria tal vez? ) era encantador. Probablemente tuvo mejores días en los años setenta, pero no puede justificar los precios actuales...

Este restaurante muy acogedor era un lugar encantador para comer comida persa. El servicio era muy amable también. El camarero explicó claramente un plato cuando no estábamos muy seguros de en qué consistía. Una variedad de clientes. Familias con niños pequeños y grupos de amigos de entre veinte y treinta años. Compartimos 3 entrantes que consisten en porciones muy grandes de yogur con chalotas / berenjenas con yogur y ensalada de olivia - pollo picado, verduras y sabores maravillosos, especialmente el pollo con salsa de granada. Y el helado de azafrán era excelente. Fácilmente para 2 compartir o incluso 3 porciones pequeñas. No veo la hora de volver.

I have no experience in Iranian food, but I didn't like much 🥴 their appetizer dish

Hafez has recently changed hands. For over 40 years the restaurant created a unique atmosphere serving excellent elegant Persian food. The bread was always crisp, the starters fresh and tasty whilst the mains were legendary. The new owners have kept the decor, the same menu but unfortunately have brought derisory standards of food. The bread was heavy, the salad Olivia glucky and the aubergine starter devoid of any taste. We could not even finish the starters and left. What an amazing disappointment, once a corner stone of Westbourne Grove, Hafez is now a sad shadow of its former self. I hope the new owner can have an epiphany and elevate their standards to emulate the Hafez of old!!!

I had been once before and loved the food but the second time I got severe food poisoning after dining in on Sunday and getting the lamb. I am still trying to recover from this pain…

Great local Iranian spot. Kebab Soltani is good. The servers are lovely. Interior design is fantastic.

One of the best Persian Restaurants

As a vegetarian, finding a Persian restaurant with a great selection of meatless dishes can be a challenge. But Hafez exceeded my expectations in every way! Their menu offers a fantastic variety of flavorful and authentic vegetarian options that cater to all tastes. From the mouthwatering vegetarian ghormeh sabzi to the perfectly spiced eggplant stew, each dish was a delightful blend of aromatic herbs and spices. The warm and inviting atmosphere, attentive service, and delectable cuisine make this place a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy a memorable vegetarian Persian dining experience!

Excellent taste and hospitality.

I have been a loyal customer of this restaurant for the past six years, but my recent experience was quite uncomfortable. While my friend and I were eating, the new guy (or manager) stood very close to us, in a way that felt intrusive and awkward. I’m not sure what he was trying to do, but it made the whole situation feel strange and unsettling. It disrupted our meal and left us feeling uneasy.”

Honestly, the food is delicious in general But I personally did not like the kebab

A very wonderful restaurant with delicious food, especially the sultani dish, steak + meat kebab 👌👌

Great local Persian restaurant! Super friendly, warm and food is delicious.

Cosy ambience with authentic Iranian food. The venue is not luxury yet family style. Service was good, tables were clean. Most importantly, the food was tasty and delicious.

Vengo aquí con bastante regularidad, así que hoy invitamos a un grupo de amigos y reservamos una mesa grande, que estaba lista cuando llegamos para el almuerzo. El servicio fue cortés, aunque quizás no muy eficiente. En su defensa yo diría, que el Restaurante estaba lleno, con casi todas las mesas tomadas, por lo que parecían estar ocupados con otros clientes también, lo que resultó en que nuestro servicio falta un poco. Pero la comida era buena como siempre. El menú de postres no es muy extenso, me hubiera gustado un poco más de elección, pero tratamos de hacer con lo que tenían, aunque luego nos enteramos de que uno de los platos de postre que pedimos de hecho no estaba disponible, reduciendo así la elección aún más. La cuenta, incluyendo unas copas llegó a más de 400 libras, que no me importa, y estaba aproximadamente en línea con lo que había esperado. Volveremos en otro momento.

Very nice and tasty food. Amazing and friendly staff. 5 star service Highly recommended m. Will definitely come again

Delicious food and amazing service. The portions are huge and the meat so juicy. Go to Iranian in the area.

A clean and tidy restaurant. I think it is one of the best Iranian restaurants I have visited in London

Incredibly delightful Persian dishes.

Very friendly and warm, the food was tasty and the presentation was great. The bread was lovely! Very beautiful Iranian bread and the salad was fresh. Portions are well sized and I will definitely be coming back. The aesthetic of the restaurant is amazing. Would highly recommend.

Excellent iranian food in London

One of the beautiful Iranian restaurants and the service is excellent.

Good portions have become unbelievably small and tiny !!

Horrendous food and waiting staff is picking their noses all the time.

What a gem! The decor is so original, the food is fantastic and the service is very good. A lovely Iranian lady with a sense of humor.

Somos el cliente de este restaurante desde hace tantos años tal vez más de 20 años pero lamentablemente desde los últimos años la calidad cambió y hablé con ellos también escribió en esta página ; recientemente estuvimos en el restaurante era comida aceptable y empezamos a recibir entrega de comida de ellos la primera entrega fue muy agradable en segundo lugar así y así y hoy uno con un respeto fue a la papelera honestamente muy muy decepcionante, supongo que el fesenjan era de comida en lata y otro plato alguna cosa fría (fría hay solución) pero acuosa no hay sabor Por favor, no se aproveche de la confianza de la gente. Gracias.

An outstanding dining experience at Hafez R. The food was so delicious, excellent service , highly recommended.

What a wonderful time enjoying good food in a relaxing environment. Food was tasty and they managed to serve our entire table of 12. Decor is unique and requires a second glance to realize all of their unconventional lamp shades, wallpaper and chandeliers.

Wonderful, authentic Persian food! Very friendly service, cozy place with personal and warm decor. And then the most delicious food. Succulent rice, tender lamb, delicious aubergines, tasty sauce, beautiful salmon, bread and drink. And then the best Baba Ganoush I've ever had. Worth a visit!

In brief: One of the best Iranian restaurants in london. Great flavors and authentic dishes. Don't miss it. Useful summary: One of the best Iranian restaurants in London. Do not exceed it. The service is average. Recommended orders: Hafez selection of Kebabs ⭐️