Kateh in City of London, Westminster

I don't really understand why people are calling this an authentic restaurant - overpriced for small portions and gentrified cuisine when you are there. Service very slow and doesn't represent Persian cuisine properly at all. I didn't see one other Persian person dining in the restaurant and that probably tells you all you need to know.

One of our favourite restaurants. food is consistently excellent

Excellent restaurant has charm and talent. Thank you

Always great to eat hear. Cozy atmosphere, great food and friendly service

It is always a pleasure to eat at Kateh. The food is always exceptional and we love the cosy atmosphere. Definitely one of my go-to restaurants.

Wonderful food, authentic and sophisticated at the same time, with great flavors and service

Good food and service. Reasonably priced. Nice atmosphere.

Amazing food and a very cosy atmosphere, great wine list and the manager was really helpful with the recommendation.

It is a great place to grab some authentic/Fusion with a Western twist to Iranian dishes. With all the hype, it did not disappoint but didn’t live up to our expectations! Being on Micheline guide, we were expecting more, to be honest! I’ll break down the Pros & Cons here, as Persian; - Great interior, nice decoration inside, On the different floors, there is a portrait of Farrah, the former Queen and last Empress (شهبانو, Shahbanu) of Iran, and notes with the Shah from 70’s - and a few other historical pieces from the Persian Empire, which are always lovely to see. Pros; - Cosy and warm atmosphere inside, combined with great hosts, which are very charming and welcoming. - Pistachio Cream Brûlée is the one to die for. Cons; Tiny portions, very twisted for Western liking rather than authentic Persian charm (such a shame). The chicken was quite undercooked. While it was nice and tasty, it should have been grilled more to represent the Persian Jooje Kabab. The modern twist and touch are nice, but for what you pay at any other Persian restaurant in London, you get to feed five people; only two can eat there. - Wine is a bit pricy; again, their large glass is a medium anywhere else. - Felt like a bit of a ripoff, frankly. The service is good but can be better. It lacks professionalism or is a bit messy, but it's okay. Would we return? I'm not sure. I liked it but wasn't massively impressed. It lacks character and authenticity, and the portions are too small. Thank You, Merci.

The food was fine and the service very good but we were seated in the basement which was like a store cellar with no ambience at all. Very much a second class space. It would be understandable for a large party to be seated downstairs as upstairs is small, but we were just two people and had booked the table weeks in advance. Very disappointing especially as a previous visit (upstairs) had been so nice. If I had known I would not have gone. There were plenty of empty tables upstairs when we arrived - it definitely felt we weren’t viewed as favourably - perhaps friends or regulars got the better tables. Upstairs is lovely but there is no way that prices should be the same upstairs and downstairs. Recommended only if you get a seat upstairs.

Lovely Persian food in a small and cute restaurant in Maide Vale. We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Kateh! As Persians, we truly appreciated how authentic and flavorful the food was—it felt like a slice of home in the heart of London. The restaurant itself is incredibly cute and cosy, with a warm and inviting atmosphere that made the dining experience even more special. The staff were attentive and kind, and every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. It’s the perfect spot for a relaxed, intimate meal with family or friends. We will definitely be returning!

The saffron marinated grilled octopus was divine! Kateh never disappoints . Best Persian food in town.

The old man with big belly is not respect anyone and the food cold and

We found the service to be a bit rude and abrasive but the food was good

The food is very good, the food was a little late, the atmosphere was very dimly lit and made for sleep. In general, I recommend visiting the restaurant.

One of my favorite Persian restaurants in London!

Really great food (generous portions too!) in a warm and cosy environment, the service was excellent! The mixed kabob was fantastic!

Best Persian in London. We arrived with our baby and while we were told prams are not allowed, they kindly seated us (although it was a discussion, see below). The meat was to perfection and you can tell that the starters like salads were carefully and with detail prepared. Not often you find this in London. Compliments to the chef! One advice is for the owner to be more friendly to parents with families. We had told the restaurant in advance via our booking we would bring a pram and when we arrived he was very reluctant to seat us even though the restaurant was pretty empty. It’s fine if this is not a child friendly restaurant but just say it with a nice tone or write it in your website / online booking portals. I see here there are quite a few people complaining about this.

The best Persian Restaurant in London. The service and the waiters are so friendly. Must Try so delicious. So Recommended.

One of my best experiences in London. For me was one of my favourite combinations, the fresh herbs are really fresh, and all the sophistication that Iranian food brings was spectacular. The restaurant is very well located and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The place has a cozy vibe, intimate and I just missed some colours on their decor. The food was divine, specially prepared and one of the best experiences I had, we didn’t feel heavy after had different meals, proving how good they are. Highly recommend for people that likes Iranian food, or people curious about their cuisine.

Bland food, super noisy, overpriced wines, uncomfortably hot. Owner was nice.

We reserved a dinner at Kateh for our yearly corporate team dinner, and the experience was exceptional, the staff were kind, explained the menu, the food was amazing, they even overheard us saying it was one of our colleague's birthdays and towards the end they brought him a little dessert with a candle. Seabass and Joojeh are a must try!

Not the best rice I had. The ambiance is cozy and the team is cool. Food is not that amazing. Deceptive to see Michelin recommandation. Better without, would’ve been a good Iranian restaurant.

Excellent food , good service and extremely friendly staff. They explain the dishes well .

So, this place is the only place in London that serves the best quality Iranian food you can get in London and they do have a decent wine collection but, if you are going there by yourself, expect to be seated downstairs literally “by yourself”. It seems they prefer to keep the upstair tables for group of people.

Servings could be of larger portions for an Iranian restaurant. We got to sit at our favourite corner table without a reservation 😊 I like background music in a restaurant, specially Iranian ones.

We expected the kababs to be in traditional colors and not in white( beige) colors. A bit unusual for our expectations. Taste great but will not order again. Thank you

It’s best Irainan Restaurants in London amazing food reasonable prices

I recently had a terrible experience at this restaurant and ended up leaving without eating. The service was so bad, and the owner’s attitude was unwelcoming and rude. I felt completely disregarded as a customer, which made it impossible for me to stay. I definitely wouldn't recommend this place.

I had high hopes for Kateh, but unfortunately, our experience was far from satisfactory. We booked a table for five in advance and made sure to inform the restaurant by phone that we would be bringing a child. We were told that it was fine, although they mentioned they didn't have a high chair, which we understood and accepted. However, upon arrival, things took a turn for the worse. My son was asleep in his stroller, and we simply wanted to keep him next to our table while we dined. The restaurant was nearly empty, with plenty of space available, yet the staff displayed zero consideration or empathy. They flat-out refused to allow us to have the stroller by our table, despite the ample room. What made the situation even more frustrating was the attitude of the owner. Rather than showing understanding, they were rude and uncompassionate, making us feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. Given that we were paying customers who had taken the time to book in advance and communicate our needs, this level of disregard was shocking. I wouldn’t recommend Kateh to anyone looking for a family-friendly dining experience, especially if you have young children. It’s disappointing when a restaurant fails to show basic courtesy and understanding towards its customers.

This is a fantastic neighbourhood restaurant deserving of its Michelin bib rating. The staff have been a consistent team over the years and the service is impeccable. The food is consistently good, particularly the grills. The daily specials give an alternative to the menu, which has not changed over several years (it does not need to!). The wine list could do with refreshing. Die hard Persian food fans may quibble over authenticity but that applies to all important cuisine. Give it a go!

This is the Best Persian Restaurant in London by far. Amazing cooking and a great wine list.

The restaurant withdrew £120 from my bank card due to a mid-week four-person reservation cancellation. I needed to move the dinner reservation because of a lecture conflict, but I couldn't move it online, or get through via telephone. I had made the reservation a day before. I visited the restaurant where management said the office would respond via email, I have sent six emails with no response, nor was I able to reschedule the dinner. Rude, poor customer service, the opposite of Persian hospitality. With me, my family, and friends being close by, many being Iranian, Kateh has gained £120 and lost a lot more. Bijan Behzadi if you are reading this, I hope to get a response 8 months later. Instead, go to Hafez 5 minutes away for the best, authentic, delicious Persian food, and great hospitality!

Had a reservation and came on time, but the manager (an old man with a big belly) told me that the table is gone and the only option he can offer me is a table in the basement surrounded by 3 walls.. he has an attitude and very stinky breath and doesn’t respect personal space🤢 We left immediately and didn’t try the food

I’ve emailed them about my issues. I did not eat there, so I can’t comment on the food. But thank god I did not stay. If you’re doing a random search, just think about this as an option.

The best and most authentic persian food that is served in any restaurant not only in the UK but I can firmly say in the world and also in Iran, I highly recommend this place to anyone who understands quality and is familiar with the authentic Persian recipes and flavours before all the changes that even shocked the nation’s culinary culture, this place is a rare gem in that sense, the flavours take one to the golden days of that country.

Dinner with my family on July 16th, 2024. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Everyone enjoyed their dinner. I had the Ghormeh Sabzi and it was fantastic. The beef was very tender and juicy and the sauce was perfect.

Some of the best Iranian food ever is here, the owner is SO nice, he gave me a sporting Lisbon jersey once, he serves everyone with great and positive enthusiasm and overall more than great

Delicious mains! The Afghan chicken was perfectly cooked. The cod stew was almost perfect - the cod itself was tender but the prawn was far too overcooked. Portion size of starters/bread was a tad small. Service was friendly and attentive.

Food is just amazing, Authentic persian food with a professional twist to perfect an already perfect dish. Tasted just great you could just feel the quality and artistic touch. I would definitely return and repeat and greatfull for such good quality food. Best us to male a reservation in advance however I found them very friendly and accomodating. And of course very friendly.

Hospitality is ZERO ! Very rude like you are begging not paying!! Attitude is everything is hospitality field

Food was amazing tnq for service and Getty hostess😘

Service wasn’t great, Food was fine but again nothing special

Kind staff and Service was good. Theres no wifi there

I don’t usually post negative reviews, nor I like to affect restaurants with low ratings, however this restaurant was on my list to visit in London . As a start when we arrived, we placed the order. Our waiter was very active and friendly, however, we received the appetizers in 30 minutes! We then waited for the main course, as it arrived, we observed the quantity was reduced as it used to be, so my friend decided to call the manager (which I think he is the owner or the man in charge) we told him that the quantity is not as it uses to be, he then unfortunately rudely answered ( you can order more if you want, you don’t need to tell us if its less or more). We had moments of silence as a shock of that behavior of a restaurant that should be built on the pillars of hospitality and greetings. We then decided to ignore and order desserts, we went for fallouda, the surprise is that they served as softies not the original fallouda. With all the above, it’s gonna be impossible to return to this restaurant.

good portions very small. selling is done and quality of food not the best.

Please learn how to treat your staff well. They are humans who you are paying to help you. You have absolutely no right to treat them the way they were being treated.

Great local restaurant with authentic and delicious Persian cuisine. Casual and lively environment. Great wait staff. Thank you!

My cousin booked this place for us and I am so grateful for that. I love everything about Kateh! I wish we had one in New York. The bread was incredibly fresh and delicious, and the kebab was tender and flavorful. Everything here is just perfect!

Brilliant food and service. The Atmosphere was relaxed, a really good vibe.

Cozy restaurant and delicious Persian food

Fabulous service, delicious food and an extensive wine list. We will definitely return.

The restaurant was very rude to us on cancellation and sent us a hostile email. Absolutely unheard of anything like this happening. I would think twice before visiting an establishment like this.

Overcharged by older male server which left me feeling bitter. Food otherwise great. Great service from the younger female server. Hope the extra charge goes to her.

wonderful evening, delicious food, would defo go back

Kateh is always amazing. I have been more than ten times. My advice js to take the daily specials.

Excellent except for a 40 minute wait to be seated

We were warmly welcomed, the menu and the specials were explained really clearly, and the food was DELICIOUS.

My favourite persian restaurant in London. Great food and friendly personal service.

One of my favorite spots in London!

This restaurant is amazing authentic and the best Persian food I ever had

Delicious Iranian food quality food .

One and only go to Persian restaurant. Consistent and delicious. The staff are also very warm and welcoming.

The food is not delicious at all. I don't know how to get a Michelin star.

I recently dined at Kateh and it was simply amazing! The food, wine, and service were all outstanding. The Afghan Chicken was the best Persian dish I've ever had. Highly recommended!

Was expecting something special and left utterly disappointed. First of all we were sat in the smallest worst corner of the basement. How they managed to place a table there is beyond me. Food was nothing special. For what they charge you should be getting something exceptional but that was far from the case. Also the rice portions were very stingy. Not impressed and I could name a dozen better iranian restaurants who charge a lot less.

This is a fantastic restaurant. Great atmosphere, service, location - and, of course, very tasty food. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant.

The best Persian restaurant in London!

Ristorante molto carino all interno di un palazzetto tipico londinese,, quando entri sembra di stare in un salotto, il cibo veramente di qualità porzioni abbondanti e servizio eccezionale da Paolo ai camerieri tutti molto carini gentili e disponili…STRA consigliato da non perdere assolutamente per una serata diversa ….

The best Iranian food you can find in London…definitely try Ghorme sabzi and Kabab Barg

Lamb mains were excellent salad starters underwhelmed. Overall food and service was very good. Loud table of 4 right next to us made conversation difficult.

Lovely dishes. The Afghani chicken is superb.

Had a wonderful meal, the food was delicious, well seasoned and good quality produce. The baklava and saffron ice cream was amazing, Cannot fault anything and I will definitely be eating here again. Also loved the layout and design of the restaurant as well, very welcoming and some lovely details with the decor.

Was not bad, they didn’t have any music for long time, In the Bar was noisy and I couldn’t speak with my friend

Have to admit I was underwhelmed by this place after hearing a lot of good things. Food was average and small portions. Atmosphere was very disappointing, no music, and no other patrons on a Saturday, and the small size meant one felt like the staff and whole restaurant were listening to our every word. Service was also not great. On top of all of this, the prices were higher than similar Persian restaurants in the area. Won’t go back and don’t recommend. The kabab torsh was very bad. Koobideb was good. Ghormeh Sabzi was also great. Lack of tahdig is a big issue!

the food is not authentic Persian food, and the place is loud and too tight. very unsatisfied

This is a tough one as my expectations based on reviews from friends were high. I love Persian food and thought that it was just average. The starters aside from the lamb sausage were fairly tasteless which was particularly disappointing because the Narguessi sounded amazing. The Kabab Torsh was good. The service was excellent and atmosphere was cozy.

This is probably the best Persian restaurant in terms of quality and service in central London. It is our favourite place and always offer top quality Persian food and service . Highly remanded .

Fabulous all round, as always. Great food and a great team.

My local. Excellent food. Staff always helpful and joyful.

Good food and service. Reasonably priced. Nice atmosphere.

Everything I ordered on the menu tasted perfect. Very good food will definitely go again.

Tucked away in a side street close to the canal in Maida Vale is this little gem of Persian cuisine. Top quality ingredients prepared with care and attention results in an excellent array of dishes. A stellar wine list, and very professional wait staff, led by Paulo the maitre de salle rounds out the experience.

Kateh is outstanding in every respect. The food is spiced to perfection, the menu inventive, the specials are delectable, the service is attentive and efficient, and the ambience is lovely. Such praise is hard to come by and well-deserved.

Delicious food, our favourite restaurant in Maida Vale!

Best host and great food very cosy should be Michelin star

Best Iranian restaurant in London. Why? Simple, the quality of the meat is unique, so fresh, so tasty. It is a gem of a restaurant

Excellent meal. Friendly service start to finish, beautiful food. Also have a good selection of half wine bottles which we like. Would highly recommend and we will visit again.

Everything was amazing outstanding food and definitely I will come back

Best grilled veal skewers with saffron rice worth coming back again and again just fir thst. The rest of the food was also delicious and the warm welcome made it a wonderful experience

Well worth its place in the Michelin Guide with a Bib. A small restaurant near Little Venice London which easily fills up so you should book as we saw the owner sending people away. The food was so tasty with lots of spices and tastes. Exactly what we wanted , traditional Persian food. Five star . We will be Back.

Extremely loud - poor acoustics detract from overall dining experience.

Outstanding classical Iranian cuisine. My guest and I both thought this was among the very best restaurant meals we've eaten in a very long time.

Great restaurant- cosy ambience, tasty food and prompt service (but beware the grumpy male server who will brusquely say “we’re not a vegetarian restaurant,” or “we don’t accept orders of starters unless you all order main courses.” Really?!). Otherwise a delight.

I’ve tried almost all of the Persian restaurants in London and with a high level of confidence I can say Kateh is playing in a different level! Amazing Koobideh, wonderful organic Shishlik, best Persian rice, polite staff and lovely artworks on the wall. 👌🏻🤌🏻

We have been to kateh many times over the years and love the kebab torsh, chenjeh salad shirazi etc but I called earlier this week to enquire about catering for an event and the non Iranian “manager” who spoke to me was rude and inhospitable which is a shame for such a good restaurant won’t be going there for a while ! If he is actually a manager he knows nothing about customer service would prefer NW Persian restaurants instead where I am spoken to with respect as an Iranian customer !!!

Petit restaurant, bien situé (métro Warwick Avenue et proche de little Venice) et recommandé par le guide Michelin, qui dispose d’une salle en sous-sol où nous avons été ravis par les mets que nous avons mangés. Les vins sont un peu chers (presque multiplié par 4) toutefois c’est rare que nous en prenions en GB, la bière étant privilégiée, c’est donc peut-être normal. Très bon accueil.

What a miserable experience. We had a reservation for three people, and called that one person is not feeling well, cauphing, and it won't be good for us to come in. The answer was "too bad, we still going to charge you 90 pounds for missing your reservation". We said that two people still can come not to loose the money, the answer was "no, we don't have a table for you. All tables are taken". What a bad service. Turning the table right away and still charging us 90 pounds.

We booked the place for 10 and the guy in charge was rude and wouldn’t allow us to sit together. Based on the other comments it seems like they might have overbooked and they were rude cause they wanted us to leave. We left!

Great Persian restaurant to take your Khariji friends, it gives them a fusion of Persian food and western appetite. Great service and great behaviour from the staff. The must have on the list would be the dessert which is the Persian Bastani, it took me back to the old good days. Also, ask for Tahdig and if they have any they will bring it for you.