Persian/Iranian bar& restaurant in Kingston upon Thames

It was quite and nice food We enjoyed it

I had a brief service for takeaway and seems very decent. Food was average TBH. If you live very local it's fine otherwise we have plenty of better persian restaurants.

Friends meeting up for lunch. Checked out the menus of all restaurants along the river and finally decided on stopping at Narenj. Turned out to be the right choice. We were the only occupied table so we had full attention of the server who recommended the dishes and we loved what we had..... left now room for dessert. The servings were generous. Really enjoyed the meal.

Update September 2024: just revisited, and as great as ever. Delicious food, very friendly and helpful staff, great location and good value. Thanks Narenj! Lovely restaurant - great location, delicious food and very friendly staff. Just met up with six friends there for a very nice lunch - and four of us have travelled in Iran, so that also brought back some great memories!

We had a lunch in beautiful view of Narenj Restaurant. The Koobideh was very nice and well done cooked.

Highly recommended happy with everything thank you

Visited a couple times now, our favourite Persian restaurant! The food and service is great, I would highly recommend. The meats are super high quality and cooked to perfection!

Food was so good! Portions were good and staff soo friendly! We love coming back here time and time again.

Amazing food. Very friendly staff. Nice view. We will come again

This place doesnt do justice to Iranian food and the staff has an even more disgusting attitude. Do yourselves a favor and save your money to spend on a better restaurant with a better staff

Absolutely love this restaurant, great Riverside location with outdoor seating. Delicious food and fabulous friendly service. Normally have the momtaz which is mixed chicken and lamb kebab. One of my favourite Kingston restaurants.

We had a lovely meal and a bottle of wine here. Didn't realise until after we left that we had been overcharged. Service charge was automatically added and on top of that we were charged an additional £10. Our fault for not checking but just watch out

I have given this restaurant several chances as they’re the only Persian restaurant in the area, but I’ve been consistently disappointed. I’ve tried almost everything on the menu, including koobideh, baghali polo, shishlik, chenje, and joje. Each time, I hoped for improvement, but it never came. Their method for cooking baghali polo seems to be throwing the meat in water with no herbs or seasoning, resulting in a bland dish. The koobideh was so smelly that we couldn’t even eat it. The only edible item is the joje, but even that doesn’t taste fresh. They should also sign up for some customer service classes. The waiters and waitresses walk around with their heads down and never look around, making it nearly impossible to get their attention, even if the restaurant is empty. It's incredibly frustrating when you need something and can't get their help. I really wanted to support this local business, but the quality of the food and the poor service are simply unacceptable. I cannot recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic and enjoyable Persian cuisine.

As a Persian person, this food was absolutely awful, tasteless and crazy expensive. The kebab was anemic looking, fatty and hardly any meat to fat ratio. Also the rice was very cold, I got one skewer of chicken for £15.99 - first and last time.

Had the mixed grill, very nice and a great atmosphere with a great funny waiter who made the evening. Food nicely prepared, would recommend.

Exquisite food and brilliant customer service; superb experience.

I had an excellent experience at Narenj The persian Restaurant, I will recommend them any time. thank you

best customer service and food was great and fresh

Service is ok but food is uninspiring.

Best of the best in kingston, food amazing, service excellent and I strongly believe recent reviews are fake from *omid khalili* and his family as you can see he put 5 review fake.

One of the best Persian food ,I had for long time, good food.Warmly staff and good services. Highly recommended !

Last time i have ordered from this restaurant was an absolute disappointment. Would not recommended ever again.

Worst experience ever with Persian food! Can’t be worst than this!

We ordered four dishes from this restaurant today, and it was the worst dining experience I’ve ever had. The quality of the meat was terrible, the rice was cold and tasteless, and (kashk-e bademjan) was extremely sour. If you value your money and health, do not order from this restaurant. Shame on you

I ordered food from this restaurant and it was the worst and lowest quality meal I've ever had. The Barg Kebab smelled like a live sheep. The Koobideh Kebab was pale, salty, and made with poor-quality meat and the rice was anything but rice. When I called to complain, they responded rudely and passed me around among themselves. Not only did they not apologize, but when I said I would leave a bad review, they told me to do whatever I wanted. Don't waste your money here.

I've never had that bad food experience, the whole

Great food and great customer service.

Amazing taste for foods Best stuff Nice view Fresh materials chosen for dish

Got a mixed meat grill with rice, takeaway. Bloody outstanding

Sign on restaurant door states they open at 12pm on Sunday's. Arrived at 12pm today (Sunday) with a group of 11 plus 2 children. Doors were shut. No answer when we rang them. Waited until 12:15pm, still no activity. Decided to go Ocean Basket a few doors away. Their service and food was amazing. Narenj was open when we left Ocean Basket. Shame, we were craving persian food - therefore cannot comment on the food, service and atmosphere.

The food was truly delicious!!! Impressive portions without lowering the food quality! Pleasant and polite staff and all the above by Kingston river! We had a wonderful evening! Highly recommended! Thank you!🫶

By far among the best Persian restaurants in London. Food is incredible, and the staff are very welcoming and create an amazing atmosphere. Have been a regular customer for many years and will continue to be for many more. 5/5 stars.

Service was really poor. Food was good.

The Food and services were excellent. The staff are very hard working and friendly. I suggest going to Narenj again.

Severely understaffed, pathetic service. Decent food but not worth the terrible service. Would avoid.

Amazing restaurant, staff were super friendly and food was super delicious! Would 100% recommend

Very nice food and great staff. Coming from Egypt and impressed

By far Narenj has been one of the best middle eastern restaurants that I have visited. The food, the drinks and the staff were amazing.to start with the food had an amazing taste, it wasn't too spicy nor too bland but the taste of every ingredient was present and all of these ingredients were harmonious. The drinks were pretty nice and they weren't expensive compared to other places. What I enjoyed the most was the view and the service in Narenj. This place had some sort of outdoor seating that was amazing and it was super unique. The waitress who served us tonight was super friendly and a really hard worker. She honestly deserves much more than what she is getting based on the excellent service she is providing there.

This is the first time I have ever visited this restaurant and couldn’t be happier that there’s an actual gem in Kingston. The soup was amazing. The meat was flavourful and tender. The lady serving was so polite. Overall was a great experience and would definitely recommend!

We were walking along the river late on a Sunday evening and decided to try this restaurant. We were made to feel welcome and comfortable from the second we stepped foot in the door. The food is fantastic. The Persian Bread is a must. The waiter's recommendations were also spot on. This is a lovely restaurant with fantastic food and friendly, welcoming service. Such a lovely way to spend an evening.

Had a very nice meal with my daughter, tasty food and lovely welcoming staff.

Great view, very nice Persian food, highly recommended

A real hidden gem! Amazing food, lovely staff and great location on the riverfront! Recommend to anyone in Kingston or just looking for a great Persian meal with lovely atmosphere

Had a very yummy kebab. Friendly service and very tasty pistachio saffron ice-cream from Iran. Friendly staff and great food. Highly recommended!

What an amazing night. Live music and high quality food. Thank you Mahdi.

A memorable night. Warm and cozy atmosphere, and unbelievably delicious food. Thank you for your excellent and warm service. I ordered the SALAD OLIVIEH as a starter and then the CHENJEH as the main. I highly recommend trying them both.

The service and owner’s attitude was so poor and unprofessional; we had such a horrible dinner with large group of my friends there. The food, quality of serving and the restaurant interior is below average but you pay a fat fee! By reading some reviews, I just realised how right I am about manager/owner’s character, he has not responded to most of bad reviews, albeit there are a few reactions from him, good to read before stepping in this unpleasant restaurant! :)

Delicious food, and helpful friendly staff. We’ve often enjoyed a takeaway before but even more delicious to eat in

The Koobideh kebab I had here, was among the top 3 I've ever had in London. It was very delicious, and a mouth watering kebab which you could eat with both rice and fresh bread, because the the balance of the fat was perfectly controlled, if you know what I mean. Chengeh kebab was also amazing and tender. Their bread is also fresh and it tastes wonderful. In total, I highly recommend this place and now it's one of my favorouite places in London.

Great food, lovely space and the MOST fantastic friendly service. Took a large group booking in their stride, thank you so much. Highly recommend!

Went in tonight. Very friendly staff, but we waited 50 minutes for food. No updates. No communication. Food was a recommended dish but came Luke warm and not worth the money. The second order never came. We walked out and left. Really disappointing.

Enjoyed a speedy pre theatre meal here and was not disappointed. Two of us shared a mixed meze plate plus another couple of dishes and all dishes were very tasty, generously sized and good value for money. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Would definitely go back.

as a family of 4, every one of us was very pleased. the food was delicious and cooked beautifully, couldn’t recommend more!

Im so pleased , I enjoyed my dinner like never before. Took me back years and years to my great Persia. Delicious and nostalgia food , meat was tinder , fresh, I highly recommend it, and definitely I will be here again and again.

We ate at Narenj as a group of 6 friends (& two pups) last night on a Saturday evening and we had such a wonderful time. The atmosphere was great, the food absolutely delicious and best of all was the service. The whole team were so welcoming, friendly and attentive. Can’t wait to go back!

You so rude talking to customers 👎

Very rare to find Shirazi Loubia Polo in a restaurant, and even more rare if you are in London! But Narenj is now offering an absolutely delicious Shirazi Loubia Polo with lamb neck, and they’ve done it to perfection! If you’re around Kingston I suggest you try it.. you won’t regret that!

Persian cuisine may not be as exciting as some, but we ate very well at a very fair price. Friendly service, nice decor. Atmosphere very quiet, but it was a Monday night in January.

I have tried many Iranian Restaurants, but this Restaurant by far has the best GHORMEH SABZI . I didn’t know it could taste that good.everything on that plate was yummy, finished it all. Also the staff was very friendly. Looking forward to visit it again so let’s support to make sure they stay with us.😍

It's cosy place but it would be better if the customer service was beter, they forgot about us until we told them that we are still there even though the restaurant was almost empty and only had one big table other us and they became the priority. The kebabs weren't any better.

Narenj Restaurant provides an exceptional Persian dining experience. The Koobide Kabab stood out with its tender meat and juicy flavors, showcasing the culinary mastery of the chefs. The inviting ambiance and attentive service complemented the delicious cuisine, making it a memorable dining destination for Persian food enthusiasts.

We had mixed grills, grilled prawns and a Doogh, a fizzy yogurt drink with mint. Delicious food. Amiable service. Doogh recommended.

One of the best Persian cosine in London…. :)

Really enjoyed our dinner. We had a Salad Olivie, Ash, and Momtaz kebabs with rice. Food was excellent, as was service (very friendly servers). Would return. Only thing was the back area was a little draughty - would sit further inside on cold nights.

we came here as a group for a work night out and the food was very delicious and authentic. definitely a cut above your average iranian/persian food.

I ordered dishes I wasn't familiar with to try something different. I was not disappointed, they were delicious. Definitely recommend.

One of the best chicken grills that I had. The starter was so delicious. We had Kashk bademjan and garlic yogurt too. Definitely recommended.

Not bad food but not good enough also , warning: See Carefully the bill , they add me 2 sides not ordered and not bring and he said by mistake, see the bill before you pay .

Food was so good and very filing, so worth it!

It was great food and excellent hospitality from Waitress (Parastoo). Highly recommended if you like delicious Kebab

Hidden gem in Kingston. The manager took great care of us all, food is spot on 👌👌

Lovely place. Never tried Persian before Decor is nice, food is good too

Very friendly welcoming. By the riverside. Definitely worth a visit

Very nice and delicious. I've ordered online and my address was outside the delivery area, the guy was very helpful he sent the order with a cap, this place really deserves a five-star.

Huge portions of amazing Persian food. Come hungry

The best service 💐and kind waiter and delicious food was excellent😍😍😍😍

Welcoming staff, we were big group and they were trying their best to serve all dishes at same time but unfortunately that made them to keep dishes for some time and it was served not hot, but it was understanble. The only other comment is that they need to serve some sauces with dishes as I ordered a mixgrill for two and no one single sauce was served until we asked. Anyway, general experience good.

A very cosy restaurant, amazing and tasty food! Very friendly and attentive staff. I'd recommend 10/10! Will definitely go again.

Very nice place, pleasant service and the food is truly Persian cuisine

went here with a friend and got told to sit down and pointed at a table. sat down and had no menus or any service at all. we sat down for a good 20 minutes without a menu, so we just got up and left. when we left they gave us zero acknowledgment.

Good quality, authentic Persian cuisine and great value lunchtime deals to enjoy.

We had a lovely meal and evening. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Food was good. Felt very family and welcoming.

Excellent quality, taste and portion sizes thank you

Great location and lovely staff

Nice food. Very friendly driver

Wonderful people, my food was great but my partners sew bass was undercooked. She returned it and it was grilled a bit more but still red and pink, she's now being violently sick as I type. Real shame, lovely staff, stick to chicken and lamb everyone, avoid the fish.

A warm welcome, good personal service, very tasty food and a table overlooking the river made for a really enjoyable evening.

Delicious. Food made with heart and love

Amazing restaurant, staff and food. We held the reception for our wedding at the restaurant and cannot praise the restaurant enough. They gave us the private room upstairs all to ourselves, allowed us to play our own music and catered beautifully at every dish. It was so beautiful to look out onto the river and enjoy the cool breeze. They provided us a dedicated staff member Mohsen who was professional, wonderful and so attentive. He helped us to have the best day ever! So thank you. Will be returning to hold more events.

Persian food is the best but not many people know this! This is a great restaurant, serving excellent food with lovely, friendly staff. Be adventurous and try them out - you won't regret it!

Best Persian restaurant by the river

What a lovely first time experience well spent with my loved ones The setting is just amazing and has stunning views that are calming and therapeutic, well complimented with tasty and fresh food. Service was good overall just a little slow due to only one team member running the restaurant which was quite a busy time as it was the lunch time that we had gone. But this wouldn't stop me going back because it was good food great value and the restaurant was very traditional and stylish with an amazing view. Thank you ☺️

Excellent service and delicious food. Could’ve done with a bit more lamb though

The food was ok, small portions but come late very and this the second time they have done this. Will never go to this restaurant ever again

The restaurant was amazing the service was good too they were extremely kind and the atmosphere wow I loved every bit of it

Great Persian food, and great location by the river side.

Lovely, fresh grilled seabass in a spot looking onto the river. A welcoming reception and attentive service. We ate early afternoon in a relaxed, calm atmosphere with a few tables occupied. When in Kingston would return again.

Low quality food. Salad was awful. Talked to the manager but she was so rude and arrogant. Even she did not want to listen and kept arguing. Unfortunately, having very bad experience from this restaurant and NEVER go back there again.

Food quality is way below average for a Persian restaurant. General customer service is okay except for the lady who served us was quite arrogant.

I have never had a worse experience than eating at this restaurant. The staff was insulting; it was almost unimaginable. However, after reading other people's reviews, I understand what's happening in this restaurant. If you want to spend your day or night in the toilet, you can try NARENJ restaurant. And if you want to experience rudeness firsthand, you can speak with Narenj's managers.