Mahdi in Hammersmith and Fulham

Great local Persian restaurant with friendly and helpful staff and delicious food. Very accommodating for my son who has some allergies.

Mahdi’s has been around for long and I used to love coming to it, however recently the taste for number 24 and 25 on the menu and their Fasanjoon which is my go to has deteriorated. The lamb skewers are tasteless and thin and look a bit pale from what I am previously used to. If you are looking for good authentic Persian food I do not recommend, you can get better price elsewhere for a better taste such as Behesht

Mahdi is decidedly the best Iranian restaurant in town. The variety of mouth watering cold and hot starters served with freshly made bread, rice dishes (Iranians undoubtedly make the best saffron rice in the world - always served with a selection of deliciously flavoured meat or vegetarian stews), juicy and tender kebabs. Superb service and coveniently located close to both Ravenscourt Park (nearer) and Hammersmith stations. With the Nawruz (Iranian New Year) approaching, I can't wait tasting the traditional herb-infused rice served with the delectable ku-ku (Iranian tortilla) and fried fish with pickles. Food to die for!

I always order lamb shank from this restaurant and they always give me complimentary drinks and salad. The food is so nice and the staff are so friendly!!! Wow wow wow

2025 review: Still one of my favourite places to eat in the world. I've been coming here for a very long time and I still get treated so well by the staff who remember me. The meat came out so quickly and was so perfectly grilled - I'm salivating just thinking about it. Rice with barberry seeds is gorgeous. The interior has been the same classic Iranian feel for I think over 15 years. If you come here to break your fast during Ramadan you'll be given dates and special treatment. There used to be a prayer area here too. Prices have gone up like most places in London but still competitive for London and very generous portions. but no longer the student haven it was for me many moons ago. This place will always have a special place in my heart. 2014 review: I am a big fan of iranian food, and of all the restaurants I've visited this is by far my favourite. In fact at times I've visited 3times a week, even twice in one day. The service is impeccable as is the Iranian style, great manners, warm people and very hospitable. The restaurant attracts a variety of people, families,young professionals, hungry students - ive been part of all these groups during my seven years in hammersmith. But by far, what brings me back time and again is the food - Amazing portion sizes of the juiciest largest portions of meat. Every dish (ive tried them all) is delicately flavoured to suit all palates I have to go now - my quick recommendations are: 1) Kashke Bademjan for starter - with their delicious nan 2) Chelo kabab koobideh 3) chelo kabab joojeh have fun!

Kebab shishlik and leaves had no quality at all and some parts of meat It was very salty

Good food and service. Would recommend.

Unloved and tired looking like a canteen. Cash only. Food and presentation not up to scratch at all. Like I imagine school or army dinners in Iran to be.

Very nice, authentic experience 👍🏻😋

Great food and very friendly staff.

Last night, my sister and I went to a restaurant and ordered delicious dishes, including ghorme Sabzi and tahchin. The food was served hot, and a young girl who was the waitress there served the food well and in a friendly manner, and gave us good service.

Very nice restaurant and beautiful food

My wife and I came to the restaurant for food. I greeted us with a smile and the food was great. We ordered lamb shank and rice and the food tasted great. The waitress brought us free Iranian tea and we enjoyed it.

Ferial provided great service, the food was very tasty and the atmosphere was authentic. 10/10 would recommend

Had an amazing time with my friends here - Ferial provided brilliant service and I’ll definitely be coming back.

Worst decision of going this place. Taste was below average we left the food couldn’t finish tasteless food and overly expensive food too much high prices with extra 10% tax on table charge if you pay by card. Looters. Waitress are too rude they keep staring you like you are a thief or what and won’t listen even if you call them . Worst place

⭐ (0 star). _ [Im writing this just becasue of your extremly rude response in here with no appologyes!] Absolute rip-off and total scam! Despite being a loyal customer for over 15 years, I'm appalled by my recent experience at this restaurant. I ordered £50 worth of shish kebab meant for three people but received a shockingly small portion that would barely feed one person. The food quality was dreadful - it had a peculiar taste (like excessive yeast) and sadly caused food poisoning symptoms in my family, including an elderly relative who was unwell. I specifically mentioned this was for an elderly person when ordering, which makes this even more unacceptable. The order was a complete shambles: - Tiny portions despite the extortionate £50 charge - Only 2 Coca-Colas when we paid for 3 - No bread included despite specifically requesting it - Measly salad portion - Shoddy packaging - No receipt provided (rather suspicious!) When I raised these legitimate concerns, I was met with rudeness rather than an apology. Yes, the manager (Faramarz) called, but offered neither a refund nor a proper apology for potentially endangering my family's health. Although many in our local Iranian community advised me against writing this review (as it's a small community and usally we support each others), I feel obligated to warn others. The astronomical price hikes paired with plummeting food quality and shocking customer service is unacceptable. I've reported this food safety incident to relevant authorities. After 15 years of loyal custom, it pains me to say this, but AVOID at all costs until they sort out their food safety, portion sizes, and customer service. Proper Persian food should never be this poor, especially at these prices! This could've been resolved privately with a simple apology and refund, but their arrogant response has left me no choice but to warn fellow customers. Save your money and health - go elsewhere!

Very delicious food and friendly staff with lovely environment

Beautiful restaurant and friendly staffs .It was a very good experience. I enjoyed the food.

Nice place with lovely staff. Delicious food👌

The staff was very welcoming and attentive, checking on us regularly . The restaurant had a warm and inviting ambiance with soft lighting and tasteful decor. Everything was clean and well-maintained. The prices were reasonable for the quality of food, making it a great value for money

Tonight we went to the restaurant for dinner with the family. Everything was great. The food and service were very warm and friendly. It was my son's birthday and we were served very well by the young girl who was there. We will be back to the restaurant again.

Very bad service and tastless food. We couldnt finish eating so we asked for a discount, which we got.

Excellent service. Food was great. Loved the kebab. The rice is delicious. The dessert was great. Pear tart and Ice cream. Tea is a nice way to end meal. Toilet is down some steep stairs. Take it easy going down there.

Amazing Persian restaurant 😍 You'll find Persian culture design, beautiful dishes, and kind staff with welcoming smiles. We started with fresh Naan and special yoghurt with "mussir", followed by Ghormeh Sabzi, a Persian stew made of lamb chops and some vegetables, then special Lamb koofte kebab with pistachio was amazing with great taste and beautiful rice, salad as side. Try the ice cream if you like but we went with special tea. The environment was clean, and the dishes and tables were shiny ✨️ definitely worth trying, and you'll love it.

Excellent halal persian restaurant. Good food, good service.

Best place in town for Persian food!

Very nice and quiet restaurant, the food is amazing, I appreciate the pistachio bread.

Good food, always a decent experience

Hello, I ordered Chelo Gheyme and Dolma Vine Leaves to my house, and both were very tasty. The Chelo Gheyme came with a generous portion of rice, which was great! Big portions ! It's also nice to know that everything is halal. Unfortunately, I mistakenly provided the wrong address, and the delivery driver had to go through some trouble. Despite that, he was incredibly kind and understanding. 😇 Thanks 🌸

Honestly it's not worth the cost.

Food was amazing and absolutely delicious food. Me and my friend enjoyed food. We will come again soon

Amazing food, great service. Will be coming back !

Amazing food and lovely atmosphere. The food portions are fantastic and the service is brilliant, very attentive staff. My family had a wonderful evening together, we will definitely be coming back! Thank you!!

I visited Mahdi Restaurant for a family meal based on the positive reviews, but my experience was far from what I expected. We arrived about 20 minutes early, and since there were no tables available, we had to stand in the middle of the restaurant, which I didn’t mind. However, the staff's attitude was disappointing. No one smiled or made us feel welcome; in fact, the atmosphere felt quite uninviting. Hoping the food would redeem the experience, we asked our server for recommendations. He suggested the mixed grill for two, priced at approximately £57, but we opted for individual main courses instead. Unfortunately, the food was average at best and significantly overpriced for the quality. To make matters worse, when the bill arrived which was £161, I was shocked to see a 10% service charge added. When I asked for it to be removed, I was told it could only be waived if I paid in cash or via bank transfer. They forced me to pay the service charge, which I find absolutely unacceptable. I plan to report this and am happy to provide the receipt as evidence. Overall, this was a terrible experience. I strongly recommend avoiding this place at all costs.

Nice place! Tasty food. We go with friends to eat and relax

Nice persian atmosphere, generous portions. The food was good but just a bit oily. It was still amazing.

Food average. This restaurant waste lots of plastic as table cloth.

Quite simply the best Iranian restaurant I've been to. A tad pricey but the mixed grill is delicious.

Really good food , it's the first time I tried Iranian food and I was pleasantly surprised.

Nice pleasant restaurant. Food and atmosphere great!

La comida estaba bien, pero el entrante vino con pan y tuvimos que pagar £ 2. 40 por una pieza de pan que es una estafa. Solía ser un ambiente muy agradable y amable, pero no ahora. Buscaremos en otro lugar. .

The hummus and pistachio naan was lovely, but the main meal was below average. Very basic and no subtlety with the flavours. No vegan options for me either. I didn't enjoy what tasted like cheap ingredients and cheap cooking. Very overpriced for the quality offered. I had take away from Mahdi once before, which was again, way overpriced, a few years ago and thought the same. I decided to give the restaurant another chance as it's my Birthday today and being pregnant with twins and due soon, was physically incapable of walking far, (it's a 20 second walk away from home). Unfortunately, I felt exactly the same as before so know not to go back.

Nice place for a family meal. Lovely ambience and not too loud. Freshly made bread smells so nice.

The service, food and the staff were outstanding. Had an amazing authentic food!We tried 3 Iranian restaurants in London and Mahdi by far is the BEST!! Highly recommend and definitely coming back again.

The restaurant is nice, the service is great, and the girls are very nice. The place is intimate, as if you were with your family 🤍

Me and my family visit this restaurant some of the most beautiful food we had and we have been to too many Iranian restaurants great food and great and friendly service definitely when next time in london will visit again 🙏🏽

Perfect service and food amazing as always

Mahdi Restaurant in Hammersmith is a nice spot for anyone who enjoys Middle Eastern cuisine. The food is flavorful and authentic. The menu has a great variety, from traditional dishes like kebabs and stews to delicious starters and vegetarian options. The service is friendly and attentive, making the dining experience enjoyable. The restaurant has a warm, welcoming atmosphere that’s perfect for both casual meals and special occasions. A great choice for a tasty meal!

Persian restaurant very good but these prices have increased a lot in recent years £110 for 3 people without dessert

Excellent restaurant. The food speaks for itself. Prices

The Food: Lamb chops were nice. tender and juicy. Boneless chicken was tough and the lamb kobodeh gritty and chewy, Salad was just plain lettuce leaf with some chunky chopped cucumbers and tomatoes with a sprinkle of sweet corn. No dressing. Portions are smaller than they used to be, but the prices have really increased in the 1.5 years since we last visited. Weirdly, some customers seem to get barberries, but we didn't. The chef seems to randomise every plate. Salad isnt dressed and was cheap and nasty lettuce, sweetcorn, and some dry slices of cucumber that had the texture they'd been sliced 3 days earlier and left uncovered in the fridge before landing on my plate. They squeezed us onto a table for 4, though we were 2 adults, 3 young. children and a baby. Oh yes, the bill arrived with everything written in Persian! EDIT As perfect, an example of denialism I've ever seen. Compelled to reply to the restaurants comments replete with misinformation or ignorance, who would do better to take stock of the reality and demonstrates humility and a desire to fix rather than deny honest customer feedback. 1. I attend restaurants to 'Eat', not photo the food. And I certainly would not photo the haphazardly placed lettuce, corn, and cucumber you call salad. You ask a silly question, "How it would not be fresh when we sell 100 per day." Batch prepping ingredients in advance and storing in a fridge. That is obviously what you do to enable you to serve such a large menu to over 100 guests. 2. You did not address the fact that you handed us a handwritten bill with products written in Persian. Upon payment you took back this bill and provided no receipt. Makes impossible to know what customers are paying for, whether the bill was correct or to prove later on what exactly was sold. The impression is that you cheat customers and the tax man! 3. Seating I had called in advance to ask if you could accommodate 2 adults, 3 children, and a baby, you said you could. When we arrived as planned, the restaurant was half empty. You directed us to a 4 seat table. The adjacent table could easily have been joined to increase the capacity to 6. There also were other suitable tables, and this remained the case for the 50min we were with you. Would have been common sense to have provided a baby chair as well! 4. Portion size and price. Note that you did not address my comment about the massive price hike, but I am left wondering if the final eye watering bill had a bit to do with a slip in maths on the Persian invoice! Your portion sizes have certainly been reduced. It is dishonest to deny it. You have reduced the rice quantity and increased the undressed assembly of dry lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and sweet corn to fill the plate. We used to eat at your establishment once per month before we moved away 1 year ago but continued to recommend your restaurant to anyone we knew looking for good value in you side of London - but no more! You used to give large portions, although admittedly, much of that was rice. I suppose the cost of rice has gone up! 5. Barberries. Never in any of our previous visits did we need to request them, nor where we charged an extra for the given barberries. Clearly your chef does what he likes or makes do with what he has. Everyone makes mistakes, and it can't be easy to running a restaurant where much of the staff don't understand English, but we will not return BECAUSE of your attitude to our honest review. With soo many Iranian restaurants in almost every major city and town there really is no need to return to an establishment that chooses to ignore honest customer feedback. You always were a 6.5-7 on quality but a 8-9 on value. Now the value has gone and your attitude is awful. Advice to anyone who dines with you. Insist that the bill is written in English, the removal of any service charges where service has been substandard, AND a receipt. Also check to make sure that you receive exactly what is expressed in your chosen menu items. Good luck!

Really my favourite and the best Persian restaurant , staff are so friendly and the food was so delicious , even the atmosphere and decoration you feel relax , I recommend to all and will go again and again .

Super friendly staff, very nice portions and very delicious food ( as an Iranian ) , Sepeher is very kind and professional.

My favorite restaurant 😋, we always took our dinner with family there, everything is amazing, delicious food with wonderful service and we enjoy our time there, I recommend Mahai restaurant 100% for every one like Mediterranean food and Iranian cuisine.

Great service great food great people

Food was very nice. Service was good and the place was clean and tidy.

Food was very delicious. We loved this place.

Conduje 1 hora para llegar y tal desperdicio: La comida persa más terrible que he probado en mi vida. Gasté cerca de £ 50 para una persona y probé Barg Especial, kobbideh y chuletas de cordero (shishlik). Ni siquiera pude terminar toda mi comida: un montón de cúrcuma en todo, y sabía horrible, mientras que más caro que muchos restaurantes persas en Londres. ¡Las parrillas de tomate se quemaron y surgieron negras! Esto no resuena con una auténtica comida iraní persa La decoración era fantástica, aunque a pesar de ser arruinado por los miembros del personal hablando en voz alta desde la distancia entre sí. Nunca volvería a ir allí. *He añadido fotos de mis dedos que se pusieron AMARILLOS con solo tocar las carnes!

I have been coming to Mahdi Restaurant for 15 years. It is hands down the best Persian restaurant you will ever try in London - I have been to a lot. The restaurant is traditionally designed and it feels like you’re sitting at a traditional restaurant in the Middle East. The food is reasonably priced and the service is always top notch. I take everyone here because it’s a must try when in west London - it is not to be missed! There are times you can’t even get a table in the week so make sure you book! Absolute favourite every single time - don’t miss out on the mixed grill! Faramarz and Hamed always make sure we are taken care of.

Always a pleasure to eat here. Massive portions and tasty.

Very good experience, the food was perfect, and very good service too! Thanks to Ali for letting us discover the place :)!

I recently had dinner at Mahdi in Hammersmith with my friend and his wife, and we were all very impressed with the food. The restaurant has a wide selection of dishes, and everything we ordered was delicious. The service was also very good, and the staff were attentive and friendly. I would definitely recommend Mahdi in Hammersmith to anyone looking for a good meal. It is a great place to go for a casual dinner with friends or family. Here are some of the highlights of our meal: * The starters were all very good, especially the hummus and the falafel. * The main courses were also very good. I had the lamb shish kebab, which was cooked to perfection. My friend had the chicken tikka masala, which he also enjoyed. * The desserts were also very good. We had the baklava, which was flaky and sweet. Overall, we had a great experience at Mahdi in Hammersmith. The food was delicious, the service was good, and the atmosphere was relaxing. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a good meal in Hammersmith. Here are some additional tips: * If you are going on a weekend, it is a good idea to make a reservation in advance. The restaurant can get busy, especially on weekends. * The restaurant has a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes. * The restaurant offers a BYO wine policy. I hope this review is helpful. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

Really huge and tasty portions of food. The lamb especially was perfect. 10/10 would recommend.

What a fantastic discovery! A first-class Persian restaurant that is not where you expect it! This isn't Ealing, and it isn't Finchley (where Persian places have sprung up these last 10 or 15 years). This is the far end of King Street, and the place clearly has a lot of devoted customers! The staff is welcoming and polite, happy to help you find what you want, with no pressure to order too much food (as some restaurants do). The bread is fresh, the Mirza Ghassemi is the best I've ever tasted, and we had two superb mains: Baghali Polo (delicious rice, and melting lamb) and a beautiful Tah-Chin garnished with zereshk. Four of us had only 3 starters and 2 mains..... yet we couldn't finish it! Customers were from all different ethnicities: everyone loves Persian cuisine. We weren't sure about pudding, but our waiter brought us a complementary dish of faloodeh (albaloo) which was perfect to follow all the savouries. Thanks to all the staff for a superb evening.

The food is excellent and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The chicken skewer we had was perfect as were the bread and the hummus. Plenty of sumac to sprinkle too!

Deliciosa comida. Generosas porciones. Tuvimos dos entrantes entre 4 - queso feta con ensalada de hierbas y hummus. Los panes planos están recién hechos y deliciosos recubiertos de semillas de sésamo. También compartimos comidas principales y recomendaríamos tener una de las comidas tipo guiso junto a las parrillas. La berenjena y lenteja que tuvimos era preciosa y fue bien con el arroz - podría haber estado un poco seco sin esto como salsa, aunque había un montón de salsa de chile / yogur proporcionado. Demasiado lleno para el desierto, pero tuvimos un té chai encantador y un trozo de baclava que era suficiente.

Best place ever for Persian food. The staff are so friendly and the food is the best we have ever eaten. Would always recommend to eat here. Thank you to all at Mahdi 💐

Deliciosos entrantes y kebabs de pollo / cordero pus los platos de berenjena Pan servido con entrantes es increíble Buen servicio

The food was amazing, very tasty, and delicious, the service is always perfect the staff are very welcoming. The restaurant is very clean and the atmosphere is cosy and comfortable.

Great place to dine. Food was amazing. If there would be some music it would get 5 star in atmosphere as well.

Delicious food, amazing meditarranean vibes and great service. Portions are good size and the tea is great. Will visit again

It had very good food and a very good environment. The service was good. After the meal, all the tables were cleaned and dessert was served. I was completely satisfied and I recommend it to you. And having a friendly manager

Brilliant meal at Mahdi. Very generous portions and we even got given complimentary tea and baklava. The food was excellent and so was the service. Would highly recommend if you’re in the Hammersmith area.

Please improve your customer service !!!!! A joke In reply to the owners comment : Your point being? Yeah because I don’t write reviews as you seen by taking the time to look at my account :) How about apologising to the customers and trying to solve the issue, yet this is your reply as manager. Your a joke the same as your staff 😂

Excellent flavours with impeccable service. The meat is always cooked to perfection and served with flavoursome buttery saffron rice. We were given some excellent suggestions by our very knowledgeable waitress Feria. We will be returning again very soon!

Served by Zohre. She was so lovely and helpful. Food was great and you enjoy the Persian atmosphere too

On Monday, with my friend who came from Italy, we reserved a table for two people for dinner, the food was delicious, the waiters were kind and polite, all the food we ordered was recommended by the young waiter named Feri there, and I was very happy. I miss meeting her , we will be back again hoping to see her there again.

The restaurant is very excellent, the service is excellent, the staff are treated with respect, and tea was served to us as a hospitality.

First time coming to this restaurant with my family tonight as this place was recommended to us. The service of the young waitress with the curly hair was disgusting. She spoke in a very rude, unprofessional tone while taking our order and her facial expression made us feel like we wasn’t welcome there. Her face was like ‘stone’. She also was staring at us making my wife feel uncomfortable. We spent £120 in your restaurant to be treated this way by your staff. I think you need to show her what good customer service is and how to act as a waitress as she will loose your business a lot of customers. Teach her to SMILE at customers and speak in a NICE POLITE tone… Because of her I will not be returning again to this restaurant as I’m very disappointed in the service, the restaurant was not busy at the time we visited so there wasn’t any excuse for her rubbish attitude 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼 this is the first time I’ve ever left a bad review. EDIT - How professional the manager of the place can’t be arsed to reply to the review and at least apologise for their staff. Says it all about this place 😂avoid

Really lovely place. Great vibes. Food was delicious.

I came with my sister and we really enjoyed the food. Staff were wonderful and very attentive. The tea to end the meal was just perfect.

We have been visiting Mahdi since 2014. The service is amazing, the food delicious and the atmosphere is very welcoming. We make sure we will come here whenever we are nearby. It's a good place for family and friends.

Food was amazing and good customer service

I am a regular here and it’s my fav restaurant. I always recommend and it’s a place I bring my friends as the food is always amazing and the service is great

We unexpectedly came across this restaurant which looks very inviting from the outside. We came in, we were sat and we were very pleasantly surprised with the quality of the service, food and atmosphere. Very much recommend!

Delicious food, very tender and juicy. We also had the Persian tea, which was a treat!

It was first time here, will definitely be back again and again! The food is amazing!!! We ordered chicken and lamb kebab, so wonderful!

I’ve tried this place mixed grill before and it was really nice and the rice was also nice BUT I came again and it was a disappointment tbh. The meat wasn’t that great as it normally was and the rice was kinda dry. The restaurant was empty besides a few people but the food still arrived just a bit warm. The waiter wasn’t rude but she just seemed fed up with her job.

Best persian restaurant in London

The food is expensive and disgusting

Authentic & delicious Iranian food. This is the kind of restaurants where families & friends meet for a meal in the weekend. I’ve been there several times & the food was consistently good. The portions are HUGE though, so we always ordered one mixed grill for 2 people (see photo). The Persian ice cream is a must try if you’re a saffron lover. The prices are compatible with the big portions & high meat quality.

One of the Best Persian Restaurant in West London. Loved the Food and Service. Chalo Kebab and Lamb Chops are Yummy. Must try Persian Tea at the end.

Excellent food Beautiful interior Very good service

By far the best Persian restaurant I’ve been to! Great and quick service, friendly staff and a calm atmosphere. Food is delicious and fairly priced too. Definitely recommend this restaurant!

Very yummy mixed grill, the 2 people portion was good enough for 3 of us! The Mint Mojito is very good too.

Wonderful and delicious Persian food served by friendly staff! We had an amazing dinner, and highly recommend the mixed grill options if coming with a large group.

Food is amazing but service is terrible. We had a wheelchair user in our group. We told the restaurant in advance. They gave us a table but wanted the wheelchair user to sit on the end where she was removed from the conversation. The restaurant then suggested moving us to a corner which was colder. They ignored the female members of our group and spoke over the wheelchair user. Only when a man was there did they listen and gave us a decent table. When we were finished a member of the group was scratched by a splinter in the seat causing her finger to bleed. Overall service really bad. But the food is awesome so from now on I'll be doing takeaway.

Everything was just perfect service food seating. Thank you very much

Best restaurant in Hammersmith! The food is delicious and authentic! The aesthetics of the restaurant are really nice and transport you straight to Persia! The portions are really generous as well! The staff are lovely and attentive.