Persia Hove in Brighton and Hove

I went to the restaurant on Friday. the servers, the service, the food and the cocktails are great. I had a lovely pina colada there.

Everything is exclusive..thanks for all workers

we have dined here multiple times but never been dissatisfied, it is the most visited restaurant for sure. first of all the entrance is very chic and the staff are very friendly and welcoming the food was the highlight and their bar is quite exquisite. Thank you for looking after us with every visit

I loved the kabesh chicken. Really spicy and tasty. The two waiters were the sweetest I have met in a long time. We had a suprise birthday dinner for our friend and they were most supportive.

I’m going to give this place five stars because I really liked it. First of all, the food is good. Secondly, it’s an interesting place to sit and has a good atmosphere in the main seating area. There were a couple of hiccups. At first we were shown to the wrong table, then shown a table we didn’t like under a loudspeaker near the front. But then we were given a table we liked and it was all done with such politeness and friendly kindness, who could be annoyed. Then the vegetarian food I’d ordered was accidentally the lamb version. Again this was quickly changed with many apologies. Everyone was so nice and lovely, so truly no harm done. When the staff are so nice, anything can be forgiven. The decor of this restaurant is super clean modern and slick, with shiny surfaces, lighting up panels and smart screens showing gorgeous places. It is also worth visiting the toilets to see the lighting effects and the stones stuck onto the cisterns that look like human teeth. I will definitely go again. We loved it all.

Great restaurant! Lovely food and lovely staff

The place was terrible by all standards. We started with an unpleasant reception from a restaurant staff member who showed a lack of willingness to greet us until an Arab worker intervened, claiming that the restaurant was fully booked. However, it turned out to be untrue, as no customers entered during our stay (which reflects a discriminatory attitude). Although the food was good, the prices were quite high. We were also surprised by an additional 10% service charge. When we asked the staff to remove it, as it contradicts regulations in the Kingdom, our request was rudely rejected by the same employee, in a very offensive manner. It’s an experience not worth repeating, and I do not recommend visiting the place.

They’ve got a great £5 Chicken wrap for on the go. Loaded with chicken shawarma and some lovely fresh and sour flavors. It’s not busy when I visit during the day so don’t have to wait long for it either. (Edit: the wraps are now £6.50 at its cheapest so still a fair price but not as much of a bargain as before.)

We are frequent visitors to Persia and have never been disappointed - and our meal last night was every bit as good as we have come to expect; delicious food with attentive service and reasonable prices.

Had lunch here yesterday with my partner £14.95 for starter and main Absolutely delicious. Had the Hummos and Flatbread, mixed salad. Fresh and tasty. I had the Lamb and my partner the chicken with rice and salad. Enjoyed every mouthful. We even went for pud which we hardly ever do. Sticky toffee was Devine and the strawberry sorbet full of flavour. Our host was lovely. Super chatty and friendly. Food came out quick hot and fill of flavor. Our new favorite Persian in Hove. The bill was very reasonable. Will definitely be back. Xx

Fantastic food, fantastic service fantastic atmosphere Best Persian in the area👌👌

Fantastic as always. The food is always great and we always feel welcome. Imad is an amazing host! Always happy here. David Hove

The best Iranian restaurant in Brighton and hove ! Large portions and great value for money

I recently dined at Persia Restraunt Hove, and it was a truly exceptional experience from start to finish. The cuisine was nothing short of brilliant. Each dish was a delightful exploration of flavors, expertly prepared and beautifully presented. The ingredients were fresh, and the traditional Iranian dishes had a perfect balance of spices that left a lasting impression. From the succulent kebabs to the flavorful stews and the delicious array of appetizers, every bite was a treat. The customer service at this restaurant is outstanding. The staff were attentive, friendly, and eager to ensure that every aspect of our dining experience was perfect. They were knowledgeable about the menu and provided excellent recommendations. The service was prompt and courteous, making us feel welcomed and valued throughout our visit. The ambiance of the restaurant is beautiful and inviting. The decor combines traditional Iranian elements with modern touches, creating a warm and elegant atmosphere. The lighting was perfect, and the seating was comfortable, making it an ideal place for both casual dining and special occasions. Overall, Persia offers a dining experience that excels in all areas. With brilliant food, great customer service, and a beautiful ambiance, it is a place I highly recommend and will definitely be visiting again.

We had an amazing experience today at Persia restaurant. We are not local, so it was a risk to try new place for us. However, food was really tasty and authentic, and very friendly service. We came for lunch and shared hummus with lamb and freshly made authentic Persian bread and 2 wraps - my favourite part was pickles inside the wrap, which makes it even better! Thank you!

I am very fussy and have been brought up with this type of food, so to give 5 stars means they know what they are doing! From an amazing host, friendly staff to best in class food, thank you very much !!

I came here for my birthday last year and it was absolutely gorgeous 😍 I loved the Persian tea afterwards!

Great service, however 2/3 meals we ordered were not good - the chicken was totally dry as if it had been left under the heat for too long which you could clearly see. When we spoke to the waiter politely to let them know, we were just told that we should have said something earlier despite the food barely being eaten. We were then offered a free shot which we didn’t really want, eventually they took the optional service charge of around £6 off the bill. Really disappointing, we would probably have considered going back had they taken one of the meals off the bill given the chicken was rock hard but this wasn’t an option.

Very nice place with amazing food.

Amazing evening , staff are so lovely and welcoming. Was our first time visiting and my goodness will we be back 10/10 Lovely place.

Amazing food, great flavour, direct and quick service, friendly staff, and the chef was so nice and seemed like a lovely person! Definitely recommend, and most definitely will come back again 😊

A good place for lunch. Smiling welcome, starter/main course menu at £15. With 1 good Turkish beer and 1/4 of (good) Merlot, we get two for £50. It's good and plentiful. The menu allows you to choose between 6 different dishes. On the menu, Iranian specialties. All-purpose frame but the essentials are on the plate

Came for a birthday party where it was around 18 of us. The food was amazing with big portions, service was quick and attentive, friendly and vibrant atmosphere. The owner always came to check on our table to make sure we have everything we needed and was quick to make sure any issues were rectified. I can’t rate Persia more highly, definitely my go to spot in Hove. The decor is beautiful with many spots for that photo op!

One of the best places to dine at best food in Brighton

Great service, the staff were so welcoming and friendly, and the food was fantastic, in fact I said it was the best thing I've eaten this year so far! I highly recommend Persia.

Persia is an absolutely amazing place to dine at especially with the outstanding customer service especially from nikki in particular going out of her way to ensure my family and generally being the best waitress around,perfect response time,had a good experience the atmosphere is undeniably one of a kind with the addition of belly dancers in the iranian new year

This was the first Persian food I'd eaten in a while and it really was great. Spicy potato and prawn starters - quite delicious with unusual sauces. I knew that the place to start for the mains was the chicken dishes. We ordered Zereshk Pollo and Kabseh Chicken. Wonderfully tender chicken. Subtle spices. The surprise was the rice - the zereshk rice is some of the tastiest rice I've ever eaten (and I've eaten a lot; I lived in Japan for three years). Added to this was attentive, kind service. What more can you want? We'll certainly be back.

We had a really lovely early Saturday evening meal for 3. My 5 Yr old daughter loved her Kebab Koubideh dish. The flavours of all the dishes were excellent. The cocktails first class and the staff really welcomed us and looked after us. Will definitely be back for more to taste more of the menu!

*compulsory service charge, poor service, mediocre food, and rude floor manager* Honestly, the only thing I can credit this place for is the interior- very aesthetically pleasing. However, the food was very average, especially in comparison to Shiraz (another Persian restaurant) down the street. The rice tasted undercooked, and the grilled dishes are very dry. Aesthetic definitely is not everything, so if you want good food, go to Shiraz. Each issue: Upon arrival, despite being told we could sit where we like by a waiter, we were demanded by the manager(?) to “SIT THERE”, gesturing in a direction. Very rude, and so we obviously ignored him. The service was disappointing. My drink came very very late, and the manager’s excuse for this was that “it takes long to make”. Bear in mind, I ordered a pina colada and everyone else who came after us got their drinks before me. Infuriating excuse. Additionally, my partner’s fork fell on the floor. Our waiter said they’d replace it, but never did. So he had to take one from another table. The menu is misleading. We ordered hummus which says on the menu that you can add bread, but there was no price so it comes across as free. When the bill came, another £5 was added for bread! Another misleading factor is that the grilled dishes says they come with either chips, salad, or rice. I picked chips, and ordered an extra side of salad because I wanted that also. But when my dish came, there was chips and salad on it. So I paid for a whole other bowl of salad for no reason. Their menu is lazy and confusing, and we had to lose money for the mistakes. The service charge is £6+, even though the service was noticeably poor in several ways. We queried this service charge when we got the bill, and this is when the manager then invalidates the issues we had. We ended up paying to avoid a scene, because he was clearly so convinced by the absolute rubbish leaving his mouth. Not impressed- don’t let the gold stairs lure you into this place.

I had such a bad time while visiting Persia we ordered our drinks and they came out 15 -20 mintues after and the restaurant was empty and we waited over an hour for our food to arrive bare in mind it was pretty much empty and the bill comes and you have to pay a service charge which you don't know about because they put it in the small print that no one looks at we refused to pay which the server said we didn't have to pay anyway we was about to leave and another lady comes up to us demanding we pay and we have to because it's in the small print and when we started go question it she started getting rude to us food was okay wouldn't go again

Such a beautiful place with very kind and welcoming staff. The owner is a super nice and friendly guy and the chefs are all lovely and great chefs. The waitresses are all so nice. Had a great experience spending my birthday there. Definitely would recommend. Food was delicious and it was a birthday well spent there.

Really tasty food, staff all super friendly, relaxed environment, felt cosy and clean inside! Will be returning, food really reasonable priced too.

Amazing home delivery of the mixed grill for 4 people! Would highly recommend!

Really good food, super smart restaurant and very friendly staff presence. Manager was sprinting from kitchen to table with 3 plates of lamb. Bro was going for Olympic 100m gold medal (world record), Usain Bolt will be quaking in his spikes.

Went recently to this restaurant and the guy in charge (not sure if he was owner),was rude and arrogant! I recieved the wrong dish and through no fault of my own was not only charged more but made to feel foolish! The food was mediocre for the price and bottled water £3 for small ! At the end of the meal as we were with a party had to work out our own payment (he gave a calculator) ,charged us service without option and didn't give receipt for cash payment! I would certainly never go there again and the guy was rude and certainly not interested in the customer needs! Overpriced food and lousy service,no thanks!

STAY AWAY!!!! Myself, my friend & 34 year old daughter (all female) had a 6.30pm booking on 18th November. The waiter tried to rush us into ordering a drink & food, as soon as we sat down. My daughter asked if they had bottled coke, he said what kind of place do you think this is, look around you, you think a place like this serves coke on a pump. He completely patronised & embarrassed my daughter! I asked a question about the chicken dish & he raised his voice, was condescending, rude & arrogant. He tried to make me look stupid, telling me, he's worked in restaurants 24 years, how he knows everything about restaurants & menus, as if I knew nothing. I said I'm asking if it contains chicken, a simple yes or no would have surficed & there was no need for rudeness to myself or my daughter. He continuously referred to my daughter as her, as if she was beneath him! I was shaking & asked if we could have a different waiter. He said no, so I said I don't think we can stay here with your arrogant attitude towards us, I'm shaking. He said pay for your drink & you can go. We were there less than 10 minutes & were left distressed, shaking & absolutely shocked & horrified at this incredibly disturbing experience! This waiter actually frightened me!! Never ever would we recommend this restaurant! The most arrogant, patronising person I've ever met in my 59 years! Then the waiter puts comments under my review acusing ME of being rude! WOW!! He also says I was nervous, yes of course I was nervous, a big man standing over me, raising his voice & telling me over & over again, I am sure of myself, I am sure of myself, when my daughter & I simply asked a question!! Do you serve coke in a bottle & do you have to order the chicken separately, simple! If you are the owner, I'd strongly recommend you stay in your office & stay away from the customers, especially female customers, before you lose them all! It's a good job our husbands were not with us, but then again, you wouldn't have spoken to us like that if our husbands were there!! Good professional business owners would have apologised to us after my review, but your response just highlights your arrogance further!! You should be ashamed of yourself treating women like that!!!!! You obviously went straight on to the reviews because you knew you were so completely unprofessional, condescending, rude, arrogant & patronising, so knew that we would put a bad review! We went out for a nice relaxing evening & were left completely stressed, shocked & horrified!!!

As always such a lovely evening the food is fantastic and the staff always go out of their way for you. They’re also great at advising dishes that are best suited to what you are looking for thank you again Kay for a lovely evening and making my birthday meal so lovely!

If I could give 100 stars I would thank you so much best food I’ve had all year the nicest kindest people Kay is Hilarious. Went on my birthday and was honestly so lovley thank you so much. Shona

Had an AMAZING meal at Persia Hove! The service was brilliant, thank you K for making my daughter laugh! She was at ease and made the experience 100 times better!

Absolutely amazing service and food. Thank you! 🙏🏼

Went on the 25/10/23 for my gorgeous friend Kevin’s birthday, from the get go the service was great , the owner and Kay were so helpful and so hospitable and made the evening. I will say if you don’t like big displays for a birthday this might not be the place for you but we all loved it it was great. The food was soooo delicious, the mint sauce was divine and my friends saffron rice was out of this world. Thank you Persia, see you soon !! Xxx

Fantastic food and fantastic service

Delicious food. Bread straight from the oven, great starters, succulent meat. Even the baklava was good. The decor is very striking too so it makes a nice evening out.

amazing place great service peppe and kay are the loveliest servers i’ve ever had great drinks good prices and good vibe

Kay was an amazing waiter - all the staff are incredible. A great experience. The wine was especially good, as well as the beautiful atmosphere.

Amazing food, great menu. The service was on point, and the staff was friendly and warm staff. Would definitely eat there again.

Had a terrible time at this restaurant. On entering I thought how lovely the decor was, but the service and attitude of the staff was appalling. The food was ok but very expensive for what it is. The rice was bland and flavourless and the salad soggy. . The cocktail was really lovely although at £15 very expensive and as we weren’t offered any more drinks all evening that is the only one I can mention. The staff are rude and argumentative and not at all apologetic about their poor service. Very disappointed and won’t be returning.

Delicious fresh food, kind staff, lovely place 👌🏻 well recommended!

Went here last night to celebrate my birthday with friends . Pre booked and was told it was for a birthday. They took our order and when it came out it all came out together starters and mains and wrong orders. I called the waiter over to say the orders wrong and we only want our starters first to be told you ordered it all together. Yes you took our order all together but that doesn’t mean bring everything at once. You have starters first then maims (surely) commen sense. They took it away with an attitude. We choose to ignore this. Then the starters came back and dishes were given that we hadn’t even ordered. Finally had the starters and eventually got our mains. All these were wrong so we had to swap different foods around on the plates ourselfs as they were stroppy because we had mentioned they were wrong. We didn’t want to cause a scene so just left it but really we should have sent them back and asked for them to be done as ordered. After this they never returned to our table to ask if we needed anymore drinks any desserts nothing. Our tables were never cleared away at all. We had to ask them to clear the plates. They never acknowledged my birthday but did on other tables. We waited just incase it was still going to happen but no nothing again. We then asked for the bill as by this time our patients had run out and my birthday was ruined and not once did anyone say sorry. When the bill finally came they had the cheek to charge service charge which normally I’m happy to pay when I’ve had good service. This I’m afraid was far from good service. My friend went up to the waiter to say I’m sorry but I don’t think we should pay for service charge when it’s been terrible from start to finish everything was wrong. To be told he’s new. Well I’m sorry that’s not our fault. Not once did we hear oh I’m so sorry for this pleas except our apologies. No. Just had the receipt ripped out our hand and walked off. He then returned to our table and threw the bill and walked off (how rude ) I would never return to this restaurant again nor would I recommend them as I wouldn’t want them to experience what we did. It should have been a lovely meal and lovely experience especially as it was my birthday but instead it was a complete nightmare. Manners cost nothing and go a long way. You should try this to your customers.

The host and staff were amazing, as was the food. We got the platter for two with the bagholi pollo lamb shank. We'll definitely be coming back again!

Very disappointing, no value for money, the price doesn't make sense at all. First time seeing persian food that charges separate for rice, persian food is all about rice.It's like ordering beef steer fry noodle in a Chinese restaurant and they charge you separately for the noodle. The taste is very basic and staff are not helpful. There are other Persian restaurants on the same road that have better quality persian food and nicer staff. I will not return.

The food is amazing，nice and friendly service. My husband and I nearly come here every week. Lovely.

Very nice place. Food so delicious. Staff is brilliant 😊

Delicious foods , friendly atmosphere and amazing staff

We didn’t have a reservation however they accommodated us on a Saturday evening. Persia has had a makeover, flower walls, light up gold staircase. I assume that this is what had attracted tables of people who were wandering around taking selfies for the ‘insta’ who appeared more interested in this than sitting down for a meal. Each to their own, however when I needed the toilet , I had to navigate them posing up a storm on the staircase. The food was good. The KASHKE BADEMJAN was a highlight. Very friendly waiters who provided good service. Overall good however I’m not sure if I’d return.

Best restaurant & food in the area plus the customer service is so beautiful

We celebrated our daughters 18th birthday here, we had a great night, wonderful food, great atmosphere & service. Good value 👍...we'll be back...thank you for a lovely evening ✨

visited for the first time and it was a lovely experience, the waitress was extremely helpful, and nothing was too difficult for the staff. The food was lovely as were the surroundings. Had a selection of starters that we shared and the portion sizes were ample. Will return

Fabulous atmosphere and food wonderful

Really good food! Had the mixed grill for 6 and was not disappointed, plenty of meat and great sides and salad. Recently had a refurb and stunning interior, very modern and chic. Would 100% go back

visited for the first time and it was a lovely experience, the waitress was extremely helpful, and nothing was too difficult for the staff. The food was lovely as were the surroundings. Had a selection of starters that we shared and the portion sizes were ample. Will return

Always amazing food, big portions, friendly staff and lovely place. It's one of my favourite places to go on any day of the week

I would happily come back here.

Excellent food, helpful friendly service including lollies for our three-year old grandchild who was also served swiftly to help keep her occupied.

Delicious Food and lovely service

Amazing staff even better food made our friends birthday so special x

The best tasting food you’ll have for a while, and the staff are a great laugh. Really friendly. Reasonably priced as well with large portions

First time there was very Impressed lovely food, had lunch time menu's nice sized portions very good quality food and service, will definitely go back

We'd spotted this lovely place while exploring Hove and after watching the sunset on the shore, decided to head back for a late supper. And I'm SO glad we did! Warmly greeted, seated nicely by the big open windows, our Margaritas arrived very quickly. They were spot-on. Strong with an indulgent salt-rim. D chose the Kabseh Chicken (with rice of course); I opted for the Jooje Kebab Off The Bone (with chips of course!). Chicken perfectly cooked, that really nice smoky charring but not dry. We're thinking about Hove as our new home - which means we'll certainly be coming back to Persia!

Great night, wonderful food, excellent cocktails and lovely service, I will be back!

Wow! Hidden in Hove...perfect Persian food! Loved it all round. Friendly service and fabulous, authentic food. Don't miss this jem!

Beautiful decor, clean and spacious. The gentleman was warm, friendly and welcoming, I could see the passion and pride from his service. The food was absolutely amazing, extremely generous portions, cooked to perfection with lovely flavours! Very reasonably priced, would defo recommend and will be returning in the future. Thank you so much :)

Very nice atmosphere with excellent service and the food was very nice. Highly recommend this restaurant.

I had to edit my review because I posted the review of some other restaurant on Persia hove. Opologies for that. The food was very great in taste and ambience was amazing. The just had a quick take away and portion size was certainly more than usual. I think there are very few options in Brighton and Hove which are as good as Persia Hove. Highly recommended. I Felt happy and satisfied.

This place is simply brilliant, the service is astonishing and the staff there are great and hilarious. I would go again.

The food was amazing from starters to main😍😍😍. The service lovely. Shout out to Kay and the waitresses it was amazing🫶🏾♥️

Absolutely loved the food, service and the vibe. Had two loud kids with us but the staff was amazing and entertained the kids as well. Also served us complimentary tea at the end and baklava. Definitely going there again.

Great experience. We were celebrating a birthday and they gave us a dessert on the house and played a birthday song 🥰 Very friendly staff and beautiful decor 🌸

Amazing tasty food served with extremely generous portions! Love the party atmosphere to celebrate Diners Birthday with music & special cake, nice touch@

Really made my birthday. Fantastic service and food. We were supposed to go onto a bar after our meal but didn't want to leave so stayed for the entire night. Thank you Persia. 💜

I have been in Persia restaurant a few times now and can easily say food and service is 10 out of 10. Emad it’s owner and his team are very welcoming and attentive. We celebrated our Iranian New year ‘s there and had the best time ,food was amazing /entertainment and music was brilliant, All at very reasonable price. Well done and Thank you Mojgan

We went there for my mums birthday and Kay looked after all of us. He made her birthday extra special. Food was amazing too ! Will definitely come back xx

Over priced food and chicken not great and they force you to pay service when the service isn’t worth paying for… manager rude as well don’t recommend anyone comes here

Lovely and friendly staff. Amazing interior😍

We go there one a month. We are lucky it is a short walk from our house. Nice ambience, reasonably priced food. Many expanded after the full rebuts of the venue during covid.

A very good place to have dinner with your love!!!

Ordered jooje kebab off the bone with rice. The staff was mean. The food is expensive for something that tastes pretty basic. There are other Persian restaurants our there that have better food & staff. The ambience is pretty nice. Not sure if i’d go again.

Lovely evening out at Persia. Amazing decor, delicious food and fantastic, friendly service from staff especially JAY! Go hungry as portions are large! Look out Jay who has perfected the balance of being friendly, professional & attentive! He clearly loves his job. Thank you!

Food was amazing! Kay was a divine host! The best evening ever!

Me and my girlfriends had the best time eating at Persia - the food and service was amazing!! We would absolutely recommend and Kay made it an incredibly special experience. 10/10 would for sure recommend this to anyone who wants authentic Persian food with a great atmosphere!! Thank you for such a great night!

Good points .. Waiters were kind friendly and helpful . Calamari was excellent and the houmous was ok This place is very overpriced for what you get the chicken was dry and the minced lamb was rubbery and very very salty the rice was just plain and bland no flavour at all and salad was very basic. Complained to the waiter and he then cut a piece of meat from my plate to take to the chef to try .🤨 He then came back and said we don't usually do this but we will give you one meal for free even tho 3 plates were salty but I did not want to argue . The drinks were OK and at £12-16 quid I expected much better . If I am to spend the amount that I spent that night i think I will go to the Ritz as you get what you pay for . We also got the bill early before we had even finished .

Me and my wife had anamazing meal last night portions huge but that is not a fault staff were attentive polite and all had a great sense of humour and a buzzing atmosphere food worth every penny in the words of arnie I'LL BE BACK thanks to all the staff for giving us an excellent Persian experience 😀😀😀😀😀😀🥰

we came here for my birthday! really great experience they gave me a dessert for my birthday and sung happy birthday for me😍

Atmosphere & food was great. We’re served by the waiter Kay, his service was very good

The Food was nice- however the service was not great- half of the people joining our table for dinner were running late by about 30 minutes- whilst we were sat there waiting for the rest of our table to arrive no servers came over to offer us any drinks whilst we were waiting - felt ignored! - we also paid our bill without adding the service charge as we didn't think the service was good enough and one of the servers stopped us in tracks to pay it. I thought this was not enforceable. We felt intimidated to pay, which we did , but will never go back.

Top food, professional and very friendly service. Thank you PERSIA

Oh what a place. Loved it. Great food, service and music.

Food was good, but our waiter (old guy with glasses) treated us differently than other customers, being nice and smiley with them, but was cold with us. No thank yous after giving us the bill, didnt even look when handing out the receipt. Double standards.

Fantastic service fantastic food and disabled friendly. Very welcoming and food quality and quantity excellent. Staff are very helpful and great sense of humour

Wow, very surprised, great place. Welcoming from the minute we arrived, fantastic staff, helpful and the quantity and quality of food was amazing. Excellent prices. They made me very special and comfortable being disabled and restricted mobility. Certainly go again.