Iran Restaurant

You'll find yourself tucked away in Shepherd Market's cobbled lanes, where Iran Restaurant has been quietly doing its thing for nearly 50 years. It's the kind of place that doesn't need to shout about itself—locals know the score, regulars have their spots, and the kitchen just gets on with turning out exceptional Persian food. The room's got that warm, lived-in feel: cream walls, traditional touches, proper tablecloths. You're after fesenjan (that pomegranate and walnut stew that's ridiculously good), charcoal-grilled lamb chops that taste like they've been cooked properly, and rice that's actually fluffy. The prices won't break the bank either—you're looking at solid value for this part of Mayfair.