Persian kebabs
Reviews praise the authentic Persian food, especially the mouthwatering kebab and tender neck.
Niavaran Restaurant and Cafe مطعم ومقهى نیاوران
Deira
Niavaran Restaurant & Cafe in Deira serves Persian and Levantine food in a casual setting where customers come for dishes such as kebabs and moutabal, as well as shisha. Reviews also describe a cosy terrace and coffee-focused visits, making it suitable for a relaxed meal or meeting.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
522 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Shisha
Shisha is a recurring highlight, with one review singling out the Malaki Dreamy Love flavor.
Cosy terrace
The terrace is described as a nice, cosy place for a meal, while other reviews mention an intimate atmosphere.
Named dishes
Moutabal, Greek salad, lamb chops and Mirza Ghasemi all receive specific praise in customer reviews.
Local breakfast
Breakfast reviews mention hummus, shakshouka and the restaurant’s bread as appealing local options.
Friendly welcome
Several customers describe the staff as polite, friendly and welcoming during their visits.
What to Eat at Niavaran Restaurant and Cafe مطعم ومقهى نیاوران How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Niavaran Restaurant and Cafe مطعم ومقهى نیاوران, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Niavaran Restaurant and Cafe مطعم ومقهى نیاوران got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Lamb chops Net +3
“Marvelous food and shisha Hotspot. Malaki Dreamy Love flavor was a godsend! Lamb Chops amazing”
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Review excerpts
“Marvelous food and shisha Hotspot. Malaki Dreamy Love flavor was a godsend! Lamb Chops amazing”July 2023
“Cozy corner restaurant with pleasant food and nice hospitality .. Try out Lamp chops, you’ll never regret”August 2024
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Kebabs Net +2
“Perfect kebabs and friendly staff. Highly recommended if you are looking for Persian food”
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“Perfect kebabs and friendly staff. Highly recommended if you are looking for Persian food”August 2025
“Kebab was mouthwatering.”January 2025
Honorable mentions (9)
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Arabic shwarma Net +1
“Well maintained place and relaxing and really Nice food especially Arabic Shwarma ❤”
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“Well maintained place and relaxing and really Nice food especially Arabic Shwarma ❤”November 2023
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Fattouch salad Net +1
“Fattouch Salad was delicious”
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“Fattouch Salad was delicious”June 2022
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Greek salad Net +1
“Delicious food and very friendly service. Their moutabal is really good! My husband loves their Greek salad. The terrace is very nice and cosy.”
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“Delicious food and very friendly service. Their moutabal is really good! My husband loves their Greek salad. The terrace is very nice and cosy.”January 2025
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Hummus Net +1
“Amazing restaurant near the hotel area! With friendly staff, delicious local breakfast options with hummus, shakshouka and their bread, it's an ideal spot. Perfect for locals and tourists alike. Don't miss this delightful experience! Highly recommended!”
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“Amazing restaurant near the hotel area! With friendly staff, delicious local breakfast options with hummus, shakshouka and their bread, it's an ideal spot. Perfect for locals and tourists alike. Don't miss this delightful experience! Highly recommended!”October 2023
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Mirza ghasemi Net +1
“It was a very cozy and intimate restaurant ,persian cuisine was really great,especially lamb chaps was really delicious,"Mirza Ghasemi" was also extraordinary....”
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“It was a very cozy and intimate restaurant ,persian cuisine was really great,especially lamb chaps was really delicious,"Mirza Ghasemi" was also extraordinary....”September 2024
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Moutabal Net +1
“Delicious food and very friendly service. Their moutabal is really good! My husband loves their Greek salad. The terrace is very nice and cosy.”
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“Delicious food and very friendly service. Their moutabal is really good! My husband loves their Greek salad. The terrace is very nice and cosy.”January 2025
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Mqlooba Net +1
“How the dish Mqlooba was tooo tasty”
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“How the dish Mqlooba was tooo tasty”May 2021
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Shakshouka Net +1
“Amazing restaurant near the hotel area! With friendly staff, delicious local breakfast options with hummus, shakshouka and their bread, it's an ideal spot. Perfect for locals and tourists alike. Don't miss this delightful experience! Highly recommended!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing restaurant near the hotel area! With friendly staff, delicious local breakfast options with hummus, shakshouka and their bread, it's an ideal spot. Perfect for locals and tourists alike. Don't miss this delightful experience! Highly recommended!”October 2023
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Shirazi salad Net +1
“Food amazing , love the Salad and Kabab amazing packaging .ask for shirazi salad”
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“Food amazing , love the Salad and Kabab amazing packaging .ask for shirazi salad”September 2024
Drinks 1
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Single espresso Net +1
“I strongly advise you to visit his cafe and taste his single espresso. thank you for this little improvised lesson.”
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Review excerpts
“I strongly advise you to visit his cafe and taste his single espresso. thank you for this little improvised lesson.”April 2023
What to Avoid (2)
Drinks 2
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Iced cappuccino Net −1
“I asked if they had iced cappuccino, and they said yes. However, they brought me a regular cappuccino instead. When I pointed it out, they insisted it was iced. After I insisted, they simply took the drink, added some cold water, and handed it back to me. This is beyond unprofessional and shows a complete lack of quality and care.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I asked if they had iced cappuccino, and they said yes. However, they brought me a regular cappuccino instead. When I pointed it out, they insisted it was iced. After I insisted, they simply took the drink, added some cold water, and handed it back to me. This is beyond unprofessional and shows a complete lack of quality and care.”March 2025
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Regular cappuccino Net −1
“However, they brought me a regular cappuccino instead. When I pointed it out, they insisted it was iced. After I insisted, they simply took the drink, added some cold water, and handed it back to me. This is beyond unprofessional and shows a complete lack of quality and care.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“However, they brought me a regular cappuccino instead. When I pointed it out, they insisted it was iced. After I insisted, they simply took the drink, added some cold water, and handed it back to me. This is beyond unprofessional and shows a complete lack of quality and care.”March 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check orders. If ordering an iced cappuccino, confirm it when it arrives; one review described a regular drink being altered with cold water.
Allow time. Build in extra time for service, since a mixed grill arrived about 30 minutes late after an order mix-up.
Check bill. Compare the bill with the menu before paying, as one customer reported a 20-dirham difference per item.
Try salads. Ask for Shirazi salad if you enjoy fresh accompaniments; it was specifically recommended alongside the salad and kebab.
Choose terrace. For a quieter, more relaxed meal setting, consider the terrace, which one reviewer described as very nice and cosy.
Plan the visit
Practical details
MM Towers - Shop G5 - 6 Al Maktoum Rd
Riggat Al Buteen - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Service inconsistency
Service reviews range from friendly and quick to slow or unprofessional, including a coffee that never arrived.
Order errors
One customer received a regular cappuccino instead of an iced one, then said cold water was added after complaining.
Limited menu
A recent review found there were not enough menu options.
Noise levels
A nearby resident reported loud speakers and customer noise echoing into the building late at night.
Bill mismatch
One customer reported that the bill showed prices 20 dirhams higher than the menu.
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The Bottom Line
Niavaran is a Persian and Levantine restaurant and cafe in Deira, with reviews pointing most strongly to Persian food, shisha and a relaxed coffee-and-meal setting. Kebabs are a recurring favourite, while moutabal, lamb chops, Mirza Ghasemi and Shirazi salad give first-time diners several concrete starting points. Breakfast also gets attention for hummus, shakshouka and fresh bread.
The atmosphere is often described as cosy, intimate and friendly, and the terrace is a useful choice for a comfortable meeting or meal. Shisha is a major part of the experience; one customer particularly enjoyed the Malaki Dreamy Love flavor. Coffee has also been praised, including a single espresso and specialty coffee, although some reviews appear to refer to cafe service more broadly.
Service is not perfectly consistent. Customers have reported quick, welcoming attention, but others waited 15 minutes for coffee that never arrived, received the wrong drink, or waited around 30 minutes for a corrected mixed-grill order. The menu may feel limited, and it is worth checking the bill against the menu after one report of items being 20 dirhams higher.
If you live nearby, note that a resident complained about loud outdoor speakers and customer noise late into the night.
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