Shandiz in Brighton and Hove

Terrible service could not wait to get you out even half way through the desert, I’ve been coming here for years food has gone down by size at least 50%, You won’t be getting my custom after spending over £200

I will not rate this restaurant based on the food but based on the experience we had. We were a party of 4 people. During our meal we ordered 2 bottles of Sauvignon Blanc which tasted fine. We ordered a 3rd bottle of the same wine and the waiter came over to us and started to pour it. While pouring the wine I noticed the colour was a deeper yellow and asked the waiter if it's the same wine. He showed me the bottle and said "same wine". Fair enough it was the same bottle. When we all tried the wine the taste was completely different and we complained. All the waiter said was "same wine, look see" and kept showing us the bottle. We went round in circles for about a minute and gave up as it was our friends birthday and didn't want to make a scene. It was a screw top bottle so the wine was not corked however we felt ripped off and conned by the restaurant who either refused to replace the bottle with a new one or who had somehow tampered with the wine as the waiter did not open the bottle in front of us. I will never go back to this restaurant again on principle!

The menu had plentiful choices, the service was quick, informal & friendly (and very efficient) and the food was excellent. Good VFM too, so altogether this venue is highly recommended.

Fantastic restaurant highly recommended, food was extremely tasty good portion sizes, staff were very friendly and accommodating.

I was looking for Turkish restaurant and stumbled across this excellent Persian restuarant. Very attentive service, good food and reasonable price Would recommend.

The best food in hove , we visited for my mums birthday 🎂. Great service 👍 and a birthday song,we definitely will be back again

Myself and my wife both had the "Zereshk polo” this was literally two pieces of cheap quality unseasoned chicken leg and chicken thigh unseasoned and tased like it had been boiled, in a fatty red sauce in a bowl that tasted like fatty chicken water with a hint of watered down tomato cup soup. The Chicken was cheap tasting and akin to those bulk packs of Tesco Value or Sainsbury’s Basics stuff you buy in big packs in the cooler isle. The rice was nothing more than a packet of what I can only describe as cheap store bought Uncle Bens microwave rice with a few herbs dashed in. The whole plate was no more than £3 worth of food in its quality and preparation and lack of care in its presentation. Tasted so bland and massively overpriced at £17 each dish of this abomination. I wouldn’t even feed this to my dogs! This is definitely not authentic Persian food, moreover a cheap knock off imitation with no flavour, made with cheap ingredients and no love or care in its execution. Money wasted and highly disappointed!

Exceptional service, the staff was amazing. The food was to die for. They even complemented us with a small birthday cake with a sparkle and a happy birthday song for our friend. Definitely going back

Average quality but very over priced.exteremly unfriendly.koobide was a joke and salad not acceptable and the rest not to iranian standard at all.not welcoming and rude.never going back.

Absolutely love this restaurant. We visit regularly as a family (with our two children age 10 and 14), and we love to bring friends here when they are visiting. Food is delicious, service amazing and staff are friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere - can get a bit loud on Saturday nights!

The food was really good but I found it quite overpriced for the quantity of food . The chicken skewer looked so sad and tiny , little rice and lots of salad . Very disappointed . I used to recommend it to my friends before as they portion were substancial and great value for money . I rather go to Anatolia in St James Street , for less price I get much more food . £17 should be substancial , not exactly what you see now at Shandiz . Service was very good nonetheless , beautiful toilets . Overall the facilities are beautiful . But the food portions doesn’t leave a lot to be desired .

Service was poor, very unfriendly Prices have gone up, where ch is acceptable, however the portions have gone down. My friend had five bits off meat for a Kebab, l had a Large portion and was given Ten. They didn’t go ve the tomatoe. Okay have been coming here for years, such a shame l don’t the no l will return there are other restaurants around. We had to ask for the sauces, portions and quality has really declined here!!!!

Staff were very friendly specially Mohsin and Naveed. Chicken and falafel wraps were fresh and delicious

Had A Beautiful Takeaway from this restaurant beautifully presented and in a lovely tray that I could reheat easily! definitely must visit for a face to face meal!- one personal favour -I had the lamb chops with rice - could you throw in a green chili next time - luv luv luved it!

Really impressed. Great service, excellent food beautifully presented and lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Thank you for a lovely afternoon at your restaurant. The service was excellent; the staff were helpful and welcoming. The food was of excellent quality and very enjoyable.

I went on a Thursday evening. They were very busy with parties which had come straight from work. However busy they were, there was always someone there to be helpful, whether taking the order, or delivering. The food was delicious as normal. Served hot and fresh just as it should be. Whilst we were eating the parties left. It was enriching to see the way the staff cleaned up thoroughly and prepared for the next arrivals. The staff were also very friendly, and I take my hat off to the young manager who has put a great team together. Shandiz remains my favourite restaurant in Brighton and Hove. It is also not that expensive.

Amazing evening with friends. The experience at this wonderful restaurant was simply great. The waiters were really friendly, the restaurant was really busy but we didn’t wait too long for food. I can’t wait to return

Unfortunately our main courses were incredibly bland, quite small and pretty pricey for what was served. It was a big shame because we visited for my mum's birthday and were all very excited to go and try Persian food for the first time. Towards the end of our meal we were finally asked if everything was okay. We let staff know we were unhappy with our fish in particular and although the fish was taken off our bill staff did not tell us this until we had sat there for 25 minutes with dirty plates in front of us without the complimentary beer they said they'd bring us. We felt like we were ignored and were informed that we were rude for asking about the quality of the fish.

My husband booked this for Valentines Day. I had been looking forward to trying so called Persian food for a while. The first course of falafels was not bad but the second course was underwhelming. The chicken was bland and watery. Hardly any spices in it. The description of it sounded better than it actually was. The dessert was pistachio icecream for myself and a paklava for my husband. One cant go wrong there. The service was very good and the waiters were efficient. The price was reasonable so can't complain there.

The food is lovely but it’s a shame that the restaurant is let down by its staff. Not one member of staff looked happy, there was no warm welcome. The staff looked bored and paid hardly any attention to us. One waiter even started doing gated stretches through the restaurant. No one asked how our meal was or if everything was ok. When we paid the bill I suggested to the waitress that it maybe an idea that the staff could smile and be more friendly. The response was “I’m just getting the job done!” Then she told us how to do a tip on the machine. I don’t think so lady!

Food was excellent, service excellent. Would highly recommend! Meat was fresh and flavourful and rice fluffy. Complimented the meal very well.

Persian Culture is all about welcoming Guest! This did not happen here.The Koubideh as a part the Chelo Soltani was not a koubideh, as it was very dark colour, dry and poor meat quality , i do not know what it was , the Turkish...

I came here with family yesterday. The food was some of the nicest Persian food I have had, and all of us found it a lovely meal with friendly service and a nice atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to others and will look...

Went yesterday with wife lovely food great staff will go again really enjoy it Food was very tasty s

Best restaurant in hove fact service was great, food was great, very well priced and great wine list. We definitely recommend and we will be back

Went here for evening meal based on reviews and wasn’t disappointed food was so tasty .staff very friendly and ambiance very nice. Would recommend.

Incredible food, incredible atmosphere and fantastic service. We celebrated a 60th birthday and accommodated to our every need. Highly recommend!!!!!

Shandiz never disappoints. The staff are always very attentive and on the ball. I ordered a double chicken joojeh off the bone, it is the yummiest Persian food I have ever had! The chicken is so tender and tasty. Me and my partner also shared...

Great Restaurant, food and service was on point and we enjoyed our first experience definitely worth a visit, great wine selection

Me and my wife visited this restaurant for the first time got to say it looked amazing the food was really good we had a good time just a little bit expensive I would’ve thought but well worth a try.. staff at first I thought...

great food and really good service, great atmosphere inside the restaurant. Staff very friendly and easy to talk to

Amazing food and portion sizes for the prices. Loads to choose from and options for kids too. The service is friendly and everything looks spotless and the decor is clean and modern. Great place

If you want a relaxed meal this is not the place, we booked a table for our friends birthday and was looking forward to eating here. All was going well although the food take ages to arrive, in the middle of our main course we...

Brilliant!! Just brilliant! I had a wonderful lunch there last Sunday with a dear group of friends.service was wonderful as ever and the food delicious. Nothing too much trouble for the staff

I have come to shandiz a few times with friends and always the service is 10/10 we are always served by kind people who really care about there customers !! The special baby squid is the best me and my sister have ever tried WE...

Food was nice but it was speed dating with the staff. Restaurant was busy and staff looked stretched. First course was not cleared before main course arrived. Not offered desert, had to chase drinks and was left waiting a card machine having been given the...

Friendly welcome, excellent customer service. Food was well presented and very tasty. Lovely buzzy atmosphere. Best to book in advance.

My friend and I came here last night for my early birthday celebrations. The service was absolutely impeccable, everyone working that night was speedy, attentive and very courteous. I couldn’t fault them in the slightest and they all deserve praise. The lady noticed it was...

I'd been traveling all day so decided that deliveroo was a good option. I LOVE the Shandiz restaurant so I made an order on deliveroo and then rang up to ask for no mushrooms (and with hindsight, no aubergine either... I'm a fussy vegan!) It's...

This is one of my absolute favourite restaurants to visit. The food is incredible and the staff are so friendly and attentive.

we went last night Saturday 24/7 and we were 6 people @ 8pm.it was still full and we had a round table which was perfect.this is my 4th time here and cant fault it.the food and service is always very good and ample..it is a...

Lovely setting Food was delicious Very attentive and caring staff Just needed slightly bigger tables for all the delicious food Staff are lovely

Food was so tasty - everything including the rice had so much flavour! Staff are incredible and accommodating - even a after taking our plates away came to wipe the table due to the rice on it. Will definitely be revisiting and would recommend as...

My first time, to the best of my knowledge, in a Persian restaurant, and I reckon this one would be hard to beat. Everything about the place looks smart, miles away from your normal kebab shop!! Staff were friendly and helpful, and didn't rush us...

A truly good experience, friendly accommodating staff, fresh wholesome salads, & perfect grilled meat

Can’t remember how many times I’ve been to this place and never once had a bad meal. Everything is cooked to perfection, staff are always very attentive. Reasonably priced and plenty of choice. Highly recommend!

Myself and my partner are regulars to Shandiz. The flavours and the meat are 10/10, way above any similar dish/kebab I have had anywhere else. The staff are so friendly, efficient, so welcoming and they also remember you so you feel like an appreciated regular....

The food was bloody insane, waiters were class, we were brought tonnes of free food and the waiter even brought free shots that he did with us!! Highly recommend, an amazing dinner spot xx

My lady friend and me came here on our date night. First off the were NO dogs allowed! Thank you! These days, dogs 4 are unfortunately allowed everywhere even on the grounds of my grandsons primary school 🙄. But I dont want to see or...

After not having been able to visit for a while, we went for an early dinner. A warm welcome was given and we were shown to our table. All Covid precautions in place and everything was spotless. We opted for our favourite , the Shandiz...

Delicious and beautiful food. The Kashk-e-bademjan was one of the best I have tasted. Had the berg and joojeh kebab as well, it tasted really good!

Possibly the worst restaurant experience in Brighton!Staff were rude beyond compare. Food was ok. Although the lamb chops weren't cooked, not pink actually nearly raw! When the food came we asked what a couple of the dishes were , and was coldly told "it's what you ordered!"The wine was just plonked down on the table. We served ourselves. Maybe due to covid situation, but perhaps a smile and explanation would have been good. Talking of smiles, they were non existent amongst the waiting staff.Finally when we got the bill it was literally thrown at us. Nice eh?No tip left as no sevice given. We couldn't wait to get out.

Visited for an early evening meal. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is welcoming and clean. Great choice of wines and beers. The menus has a brilliant range of good Persian dishes. The food was well presented and tasted fantastic. Will visit again.

Wow wow traveled 1hour 20 to eat here. Twice in one week both meals great . All staff are very helpfull,food so good you must try for yourselfs. Very busy both nights,still good service... Just try

Starter: Halloumi to share (£5.50) Main: Barg-e-Morgh (yummy!!) £15 Taste and presentation of food: 8/10 Price: more on the pricier side but makes a good dinner out Service: 6.5/10 becomes very busybody

Had lunch with my dad, we shared a large platter and we both absolutely loved it ! Beautifully cooked, tasty food served by kind friendly staff.

Recently visited twice in one week and the food was delicious the meat so tender especially the lamb chops . I would definitely recommend this restaurant. The staff were excellent very professional and friendly.

We ate here as a group of 6 friends on a Saturday night in August. We had prebooked. When we arrived there was a guy on the door who explained the social distancing rules inside which was great. Very well organised.The restaurant was very busy and there was a good party like atmosphere. Lots of people there were celebrating birthdays etc.The food was amazing. I had the warm aubergine starter followed by a chicken kebab with rice and salad. Very tasty and plenty of it. My husband had the chops which he enjoyed. Starters averaged about £5 and mains £15 - 20. Average prices for drinks.The staff were very friendly. Very enjoyable evening.Highly recommended

We went for an anniversary lunch, 6 people. The food was excellent and the service was efficient and friendly. The whole menu is very good value. The surroundings are comfortable and attractive. The toilet was clean. We will definitely be returning

We visited here on on 20thJuly and it seemed like a normal night. I don't know when it reopened after lock down and the staff weren't wearing masks. Personally it doesn't bother me but it might some people.The food was really nice and the service was very friendly.Well worth a visit.

This is by far the best food around. We have been many times and every time the food is amazing. The service is always good with friendly and welcoming staff.

Amazing service as usual, great atmosphere, food was lovely . Can’t wait to go back . Always look forward to the next visit .

This is one of the most consistently great places I eat at regularly. The set menu is lush - veggie dip starters (hummus and an aubergine one that I can never remember the name of) with their home made flat bread - beautiful! Then you start the meat fest...lamb chops to die for, home made kofte and lovely chicken kebab with rice and marvellous chips (and I am not a chip fan but theirs are fabulous) with a salad that sings to me. The house red is about £18 and really good even for my wine snob wife and wine snob me. Service is professional and attentive - ALWAYS! it is always busy with a nicely Persian clientele although I see a lot of my Jewish chums there as well. I can't really tell where people come from but it has a nice mix of punter with a proper family atmosphere . I have been coming back here religiously since I discovered it - try it, you will not be disappointed!

We were shown to our table and promptly offered drinks whilst we looked at the menu. The staff were very helpful in suggesting what was popular as we were taking a long time to decide! In the end we opted for cold starter of houmous and baba ganoush followed by a mixed grilled platter for sharing and a lamb & lentil stew. We were more than satisfied with our choice and would definitely be back!

Love this place it’s my wife’s favourite restaurant never had a bad experience and all ways grate food. Waiter all ways recommends different food options and what he thinks you would like on past experience of you using the restaurant. If you are local I think this is one of the best restaurants in Brighton and have. Grate place

A large restaurant with a great menu and a good drinks list too. Understandably popular.The food was delicious, plenty of it and tasted really good.The service was very average, not very friendly but I think that was because it was busy.Would happily recommend.

Well done to Shandiz for being a tip top restaurant. Blowing a gale on a typical January Tuesday night, we walked in and was immediately transported. Fab, food, service and atmosphere. Well done Team Shandiz!!!

We had great food and the atmosphere was also very welcoming. The staff were very helpful and nothing was too much trouible for them. Would go there again.

The restaurant was beautifully decorated for Christmas and was nice and cosy. The food was delicious though apparently diners used to be given complimentary flatbread and dips but this is no longer the case. Staff were friendly and service quick.

the food at this restaurant is excellent, the venue is lovely. the only improvement needed is the willingness of the waiters to serve and respond to diners- they seem to be preoccupied and superior in attitude. humility, professionalism and service is needed.

Been here several times now and the food is just great quality!! Keep doing what you do to this high standard !

the worse Iranian restaurant I have ever been!

I have taken several groups of friends to Shandiz and all have been very impressed. The food is always great and the prices are amazing. The set lunch menu is amazing value.

-To be honest I was shocked by coldness of the owner, who is also working as the waiter, when we entered the restaurant! It was the most terrible experience in a Persian restaurant.

Visited my Favourite restaurant last Friday evening ( 13th ) They cook and prepare the BEST LAMB CHOPS in the UK The staff are always so efficient and courteous it is a pleasure to dine there. FABULOUS LAMB CHOPS ! TRY THEM !!

Went for a family meal early on a Monday evening. The restaurant was decorated beautifully, the food was good, served promptly and there was a lovely waitress. However I felt that the front of house manager was not welcoming and very abrupt, it’s a shame for this reason I probably won’t be back. Also no changing table in the toilets.

The food was good, but nothing spectacular. I was pleased with the service, and the atmosphere. It wasn’t anything to write home about necessarily but it was satisfying.

Always incredible food if you can get a table. Book it’s well worth it. Service friendly we go back weekly now.

We had booked for 5 for my Birthday and had said in advance that it was a special occasion- we needn’t have bothered. We arrived and virtually sat ourselves down. We were not greeted or made to feel welcome at all. We waited quite a long time for someone to come to us to take an order and when they did they were indifferent and not once did anyone smile or explain the menu and I personally was quite upset about this as it was a special occasion. The food was tasty, though the portions small and we did not think it was good value. When we asked for the bill and were paying, it was processed in silence, we were not asked if we had enjoyed our meal and to be honest they didn’t deserve the service charge at all. We were so disappointed and we will never go again when there are so many other nice places nearby who have been happy with our custom and welcomed us.

Had such a nice time here. The flat bread and hummus was gorgeous. Very moreish.

I visited Shandiz again last night ... They serve the best LAMB CHOPS in Europe!! I have ordered LAMB CHOPS in Restaurants all over the world They are the best ... FABULOUS. FABULOUS. FABULOUS. The staff and service there is. EXCELLENT

The best restaurant in Hove. Outstanding food, excellent service and I’d highly recommend Shandiz to anyone and everyone. Ashkan will look after you as well as his brilliant team.

Finest selection of turkish food explained well on menu and staff with knowledge also very good choice and warm restaurant, easy to find

A quality Persian restaurant in Hove with a great vibrant atmosphere. Have visited on multiple occasions and the food has never disappointed!

Staff very welcoming. Food and service was excellent. A variety of lamb and chicken dishes - or a mix of both and a vegetarian selection .

There are now a few Persian restaurants in Brighton, a few years ago you would have to travel to London to get some Persian food.

Gives me confidence in the cuisine when patrons are from the Middle-East and the Eastern Mediterranean. Usual Iranian or Lebanese grilled and stew dishes all very nice, lousy coffee...

Came here for the first time on a busy Saturday evening (table booked at 6.30). We were welcomed by all the staff and asked if we had been there before to see if we needed any help with the menu. We chose a sharing feast for 4, which included a selection of starters (you choose) and a platter of mixed meat, rice, chips, salad & an additional selection of sides (you choose). The waiters were attentive, clearing away empty places, giving fresh cutlery & napkins. Food was fresh & delicious. Definitely worth a visit but be sure to book.

I took my husband here as a surprise treat and we were both thoroughly impressed. The waiters were all friendly and helpful and all the food we had was beautifully prepared and tasted like real Persian food should. The kebabs were very tender and the mirza ghasemi was to die for! Highly recommend.

This is an excellent restaurant. The staff are friendly and professional, the decor is attractive and the food is excellent. We had grilled vegetable kebabs with rice which were tasty and filling, then we shared a Baclava which was delicious. Total cost for two was £36.

This is by far our favourite restaurant in Brighton & Hove. Every time we visit, the food is amazing and the staff are so lovely. Visited here this evening for another fantastic meal. Can not recommend the place highly enough!

we went for lunch on a sunny Saturday. The dishes were tasty and the portions were big (we ordered the Momtaz and could not finish it, which is unusual for us). We also liked the starters but were a bit disappointed with the dessert options (even though they offer a complimentary piece of sweet which we appreciated). Nice if you sit by the window but avoid sitting close to the charcoal grill as it can feel hot during the summer.

Visited on the strength of trip advisor reviews. So glad! The food was delicious, particularly the starters (aubergine one was fantastic) but the slow roast mains were good too. Would definitely return.

There were 10 of us for dinner last night. Absolutely delicious food with extremely helpful and friendly staff. HIGHY RECOMMENDED.

As a returning customer to Shandiz I am never disappointed, the food is exceptional, portions are generous and reasonably priced. The staff are always friendly and attentive, they made our last visit truly unforgettable as it was a friends birthday and the staff went above and beyond to make her feel special, from the birthday cheer to the complimentary glass of bubbly.

We are locals and have been enjoying great meals at Shandiz for nearly four years. So it was a pleasure to revisit after having not been for a while. We can really recommend Friday lunchtime; quiet and a very friendly welcome back. We ordered mains but were offered hummus on the house and afterwards had the delicious Joojee chicken and combined lamb and chicken kebab. Great salad and rice too. It's heartwarming to be treated in a such a friendly fashion. Keep it up and we'll certainly be back many more times!!

WORST Persian food I’ve had. You’re better of just going outside and choosing from one of the other 100 restaurants in Brighton 100% better than this place. Staff are rude and smelly

Lovely food, good choice of menu with a nice atmosphere, definitely recommended this restaurant and will visit again .

Have been here several times but not for a while .. however the food is always of consistent standard . It tends to get very popular these days and did try recently on an evening to walk in but they were all full .. so best to book if you definitely want to eat there ..it was fairly busy but the service is of good standard .. there are a few Persian type restaurants along this long road ..