Harden's says
Modern Iranian cooking from an ex-Noma chef, Leonardo Pereira (until recently at The Greenhouse).
Harden's survey result
Summary
Mohammad and Marwa Paknejad’s “sophisticated Iranian” in Theatreland serves a “short menu of very pretty, subtly flavoured dishes”, from a modern open kitchen that uses fresh British ingredients along with Iranian spices. “The lightness of the cooking makes it perfect for a meal pre- or post-theatre”.
Summary
“Precisely made and imaginative” new-wave Iranian cuisine at “reasonable prices” makes Mohammad and Marwa Paknejad’s two-year-old an intriguing option for diners in the heart of the West End’s theatreland. The name is a reference to Tehran-born Mohammad’s family pistachio orchards, and the site is split over two floors and features an open kitchen with some counter-style seating. “It was good to see Armenian wine on the list – it went well with the food.”
Summary
Modern Iranian cuisine is served at this August 2019 yearling in Covent Garden, which opened too late for any survey feedback. Former head chef of The Palomar, Jeremy Borrow, will oversee the kitchen of this 85-seater, split over two floors and – as at his former gaff – featuring counter-style seating with an open kitchen. (The idea was trialled last year as a pop-up, by a different chef, Leonardo Pereira).
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30 Saint Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ER
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £55.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £9.50 | £16.80 | £5.00 | £8.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £33.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
30 Saint Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ER
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
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| Sunday | CLOSED |
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