Top Restaurants in Isfahan

Isfahan has the history of half of the world. There are houses in the alley and street belonging to more than 100 years ago. All of them tell a story of the long past. Most of these houses are used as restaurants or cafes nowadays. You can enjoy a museum-like place that displays old objects while tasting fabulous foods and drinks. Not only is Isfahan well known for Gaz (Traditional Sweet), beautiful handicrafts, and immortal historical monuments, but also its delicious foods, especially Biryani. In Isfahan, meat is the main ingredient in the majority of foods. So, Isfahan is a paradise for whom love the taste of meat.

Here are ten great places you can enjoy eating as you stay in Isfahan.

Shahrzad Restaurant

Shahrzad is one of the most famous restaurants in Isfahan, with a reputation among native people and tourists. It is known as the best restaurant for two criteria. The first one is the high quality of the meals and services, and the second is the beautiful old interior decoration. Its decoration is a mixture of colorful mirrors and noble old wall paints. It has a good location in Chahar – Baghe Abbasi street. Khoroshte-Mast (Yogurt Stew) is a delicious dessert of Isfahan served in this restaurant in addition to Biryani.

Service options: Dine-in in the restaurant, Takeaway, and Delivery

Address: Chahar Bagh-e- Abbasi St, Isfahan, Isfahan Province

Phone: 031- 32204490

Azam Biryani

Biryani, the famous 400-year-old food in Isfahan, and Biryani broth serve with local buttermilk in this restaurant. Biryani broth is different from the thing you know as broth. It serves with Biryani meat and small pieces of bread in it. Both are so fatty and high- Calories. So, you can walk all around Isfahan without feeling hungry and tired. Another point is that this restaurant has four branches, all located in the crowded streets. They are full of people on holiday there, and you should go sooner than others or get the food in delivery.

First Branch:

Service options: Takeaway

Address: Chahar Bagh e Paeen St, Darvazeh Dowlat, Isfahan, Isfahan Province

Phone: 031- 32202070

Second Branch:

Service options: Dine-in in the restaurant, Takeaway, and Delivery

Address: Next to post office, Seyed mosque St, Isfahan, Isfahan province

Phone: 031- 33383070

Third Branch:

Service options: Dine-in in the restaurant, Takeaway, and Delivery

Address: Next to the gas station, Kamal Esmaeel St, Isfahan, Isfahan province

Phone: 031- 32125730

Forth Branch:

Service options: Dine-in in the restaurant, Takeaway, and Delivery

Address: Next to gas station, Nazar crossroad, Chahar Bagh e Bala St, Isfahan, Isfahan province

Phone: 031- 36280939

Naghshe Jahan Restaurant

Naghshe Jahan Square is the first place everyone suggests you visit when you are in Isfahan. If you want to enjoy eating beside this beautiful pleasant square, Naghshe Jahan Restaurant is the best choice. The first thing that catches your eye when entering is the decoration, the walls covered with traditional paintings and colorful mirrors. Instead of tables and chairs, there are beds suitable for crowded groups.

In the hot months of the year, there is a terrace suitable for sitting and watching the scene of people in Naghshe Jahan Square. You can order traditional foods like Biryani and Khorosht Mast. But fixed customers like different types of Kebabs like chicken and Shashlik. Naghshe Jahan Restaurant is a mixture of traditional and modern architecture. You can enjoy eating there while the time stops behind colorful sashes.

Service options: Dine-in in the restaurant and Takeaway

Address: Naghshe Jahan Square, Isfahan, Isfahan province

Phone: 031- 32200729

Jarchibashi Restaurant

Do you have experience eating in the bath? Don’t Surprise Jarchibashi Restaurant was a public bath in the era of the Safavid and decorated with turquoise tiles, mirrors, and clay ponds. It was reconstructed between 1382 – 1390 to use as a restaurant. It’s not strange that Jarchibashi is one of the best Restaurants in Isfahan. You can eat traditional foods like Shirin Polo and Morasa Polo or Kebabs like Koobideh, Biryani, and Lamb Kebab. You can also enjoy live music on Saturdays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Service options: Dine-in in the restaurant and Takeaway

Address: 7th alley, Hakim St, Sepah St, Isfahan, Isfahan Province

Phone: 031- 32207418

Toranj Food Complex

Toranj Food Complex is a historical house belonging to the Qajar era and used as a restaurant. It is a part of the Hovhannes historical house in the Armenian quarter of Jolfa. Hovhannes house includes a coffee shop, pantry, atelier, and Toranj Restaurant. Toranj is known as one of the best restaurants in Isfahan.

Service options: Dine-in in the restaurant and Takeaway

Address: Ramin Alley, Hovhannes Alley, Khaqani St, Isfahan, Isfahan Province

Phone: 031- 36293788

Khangostar Restaurant

Take a walk around Vanak Church on Jolfa street that the best host for a delicious lunch and dinner is Khangostar Restaurant. The first thing that catches your eye in this Luxury restaurant is its blue and azure decoration with the portraits of our great artists of the country. The trained hotel staffs welcome and help you to choose your table and favorite food. On the walk, you can reach tourist attractions like Vank Church, Bethlehem Church, Khaqani street with its luxury shopping centers, and Jolfa Square. Zayandehrud river and Mount Soffeh are also not far from Khangostar restaurant. Among the foods on the Khangostar menu, taste Chelo Kebab with Shirazi salad and Tahchin.

Service options: Dine-in in the restaurant and Takeaway. Delivery

Address: Next to the Vank Church, Isfahan, Isfahan Province

Phone: 031- 36278989

Hermes Café Restaurant

If you are looking for a place to drink high-quality coffee after a full day sigh seeing, Hermes is the place that can relieve you. The best Italian pizzas and juicy steaks serve there, and its modern decoration has its fans.

Service options: Dine-in in the Cafe Restaurant and Takeaway

Address: E Nazar St, Vanak Church St, Jolfa Square Ave, Isfahan, Isfahan Province

Phone: 031- 35555555 – 36293349

Houger Café Restaurant (Dehdashti House)

Houger locates in one of the historical attractions of Isfahan named Dehdashti house, which dates back to the Qajar era. The color of history covers the layers of the bricks, fascinating all travelers. This restaurant has a beautiful atmosphere with different kinds of drinks. Also, Iranian and foreign dishes give you the ultimate pleasure.

Service options: Dine-in in the restaurant

Address: Dehdashti house, 1st alley, Bab AlRahmat St, Darvazeh Dowlat, Isfahan, Isfahan Province

Phone: 0913 – 4208004

Houger Café Restaurant (Dehdashti House)

Shab Neshin Restaurant

Shan Neshin and its green and flourishing space are known as one of the best restaurants in Isfahan. One interesting difference between this restaurant and others is that there are some cottages and gazebos with the design of the Far East in the external environment of this restaurant which is the remembrance of a Chinese castle. Instead of the entrance, there is a Chinese architecture cottage with a lion statue and light torches. The restaurant is in a stone fence.

The most significant element for attracting guests is this different style that gives you the feeling of being in Chinese cities. There is a fountain that provides cool weather for the guests in summer.

On the menu, you can see different types of Iranian foods, ethnic foods, and sea foods cooked and designed by skilled cooks. You also can leave a note as a memory in this great restaurant.

Service options: Dine-in in the restaurant and Takeaway.

Address: Atashgah Blv, Isfahan, Isfahan Province

Phone: 031– 33393633

Arc A Restaurant

If you are looking for a luxury restaurant, Arc A is the best one. It has a lovely open courtyard and an expensive variant menu. So, whether you are a vegetarian or meat eater, the smell and taste of the foods fascinate you.

Service options: Dine-in in the restaurant

Address: Vanak Church Alley, Jolfa, Middle Nazar St, Isfahan, Isfahan Province

Phone: 031– 36290920