A little about this place
About Cafe Tehran
Cafe Tehran, also listed as Tehran Persian Cafe & Restaurant, is a Persian dining room on Rideau Street in Lowertown. The menu centres on kebabs such as koobideh, joojeh, chenjeh and barg, served with saffron rice, alongside stews like ghormeh sabzi, fesenjan and gheymeh and the traditional dizi. Starters include kashk-e bademjan, mirza ghasemi and abdoogh khiar, and large platters suit groups. The restaurant runs daily lunch offers and plays Persian music in the evenings.
Signature dishes
- Chicken Breast Kebab
- Koobideh Kebab
- Hummus
- Saffron Persian Ice Cream
- Royal Baklava
HFP review summary
What diners mention
Research updated ·
4.7 / 51,181 Google reviews · saved total
Saved ratings and review totals may have changed.
Rating breakdown at this snapshot
- 5 stars
1008 1,008 - 4 stars
81 81 - 3 stars
20 20 - 2 stars
27 27 - 1 star
45 45
What people enjoy
- Authentic Persian kebabs, stews and eggplant starters.
- Friendly, attentive table service.
Compiled by Halal Food Pass from public reviewer opinions. Experiences vary; these comments have not been independently verified.
Good to know before you go
What is Cafe Tehran known for?
Cafe Tehran's listed signature dishes include Chicken Breast Kebab, Koobideh Kebab, Hummus, Saffron Persian Ice Cream.
Where is Cafe Tehran located?
Cafe Tehran is at 470 Rideau Street, Ottawa. The listed neighbourhood is Rideau Street. Use the directions link on this page for the route to this branch.
What halal information is available for Cafe Tehran?
Halal per directory listings, confirm specifics with the restaurant. This is restaurant-provided information; Halal Food Pass does not independently certify restaurants.
