Persian classics
Ghormeh Sabzi is described as homemade-tasting, while the Koobideh Kebabs evoke Tehran for one reviewer.
Pars iranian restaurant Deira
Al Mamzar
Pars Iranian Restaurant in Al Mamzar is a traditional Persian restaurant known in reviews for grilled dishes such as kebab and sultani. Its spacious dining room, private family rooms and Persian-style décor also make it a practical choice for family meals and larger gatherings.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
205 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large groups
A party of 17 received good food and service, and another review calls it great for family gatherings.
Family rooms
The Al Mamzar branch is described as spacious, beautifully decorated and equipped with private family rooms.
Fresh bread
Reviews mention hot, fresh bread served with cheese, olives and vegetables, plus naan that arrived warm and soft.
Rice choice
A grill order was served with three types of rice, including saffron, mint and white rice in a takeout review.
Ample parking
One visitor found ample parking outside, though other reviews report parking difficulties at times.
What to Eat at Pars iranian restaurant Deira 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 Pars iranian restaurant Deira, 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 Pars iranian restaurant Deira got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Kashke badenjan Net +3
“Kashke badenjan was very delicious( mashed grilled eggplant topped with whey and crispy fried onions).”
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“Kashke badenjan was very delicious( mashed grilled eggplant topped with whey and crispy fried onions).”November 2022
“Iranian restaurant with delicious food! Kebab sultani is one of best choices there and for appetizerfor sure go for Kashk & Badenjan with hot bread they already made there!”July 2019
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Hot bread Net +2
“Iranian restaurant with delicious food! Kebab sultani is one of best choices there and for appetizerfor sure go for Kashk & Badenjan with hot bread they already made there!”
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“Iranian restaurant with delicious food! Kebab sultani is one of best choices there and for appetizerfor sure go for Kashk & Badenjan with hot bread they already made there!”July 2019
“They will bring hot fresh bread with cheese and olive and vegetables as complementary starter which Iranian people loved”July 2019
Honorable mentions (11)
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Ash Net +1
“Very delicious kebabs and main courses specially sultani and baghali Polo mahiche, I recommend everyone for trying kashk-o- bademjan and their lentil soup or ash as the starter.”
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“Very delicious kebabs and main courses specially sultani and baghali Polo mahiche, I recommend everyone for trying kashk-o- bademjan and their lentil soup or ash as the starter.”July 2019
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Baghali polo mahiche Net +1
“Very delicious kebabs and main courses specially sultani and baghali Polo mahiche, I recommend everyone for trying kashk-o- bademjan and their lentil soup or ash as the starter.”
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“Very delicious kebabs and main courses specially sultani and baghali Polo mahiche, I recommend everyone for trying kashk-o- bademjan and their lentil soup or ash as the starter.”July 2019
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Biryani Net +1
“A very different kind of biryani. Worth a try.”
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“A very different kind of biryani. Worth a try.”April 2019
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Gheimeh stew Net +1
“Tasty persian kebabs and gheimeh stew( lamb and split peas stew in tomato dried lemon gravy).”
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“Tasty persian kebabs and gheimeh stew( lamb and split peas stew in tomato dried lemon gravy).”November 2022
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Ghormeh sabzi Net +1
“Pars Restaurant serves authentic Persian flavors, with dishes like Ghormeh Sabzi that taste homemade and Koobideh Kebabs that remind me of Tehran.”
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“Pars Restaurant serves authentic Persian flavors, with dishes like Ghormeh Sabzi that taste homemade and Koobideh Kebabs that remind me of Tehran.”November 2024
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Kebab sultani Net +1
“Iranian restaurant with delicious food! Kebab sultani is one of best choices there and for appetizerfor sure go for Kashk & Badenjan with hot bread they already made there!”
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“Iranian restaurant with delicious food! Kebab sultani is one of best choices there and for appetizerfor sure go for Kashk & Badenjan with hot bread they already made there!”July 2019
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Koobideh kebabs Net +1
“Pars Restaurant serves authentic Persian flavors, with dishes like Ghormeh Sabzi that taste homemade and Koobideh Kebabs that remind me of Tehran.”
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“Pars Restaurant serves authentic Persian flavors, with dishes like Ghormeh Sabzi that taste homemade and Koobideh Kebabs that remind me of Tehran.”November 2024
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Lentil soup Net +1
“Very delicious kebabs and main courses specially sultani and baghali Polo mahiche, I recommend everyone for trying kashk-o- bademjan and their lentil soup or ash as the starter.”
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“Very delicious kebabs and main courses specially sultani and baghali Polo mahiche, I recommend everyone for trying kashk-o- bademjan and their lentil soup or ash as the starter.”July 2019
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Mint rice Net +1
“The mixed grill was perfectly cooked and flavorful, complemented by fragrant saffron rice, refreshing mint rice, and classic white rice.”
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“The mixed grill was perfectly cooked and flavorful, complemented by fragrant saffron rice, refreshing mint rice, and classic white rice.”December 2024
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Mixed grill Net +1
“The mixed grill was perfectly cooked and flavorful, complemented by fragrant saffron rice, refreshing mint rice, and classic white rice.”
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“The mixed grill was perfectly cooked and flavorful, complemented by fragrant saffron rice, refreshing mint rice, and classic white rice.”December 2024
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Saffron rice Net +1
“The mixed grill was perfectly cooked and flavorful, complemented by fragrant saffron rice, refreshing mint rice, and classic white rice.”
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“The mixed grill was perfectly cooked and flavorful, complemented by fragrant saffron rice, refreshing mint rice, and classic white rice.”December 2024
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Tea Net +1
“Very nice food. Serving free tea. Nice staff You should try”
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“Very nice food. Serving free tea. Nice staff You should try”September 2022
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Tea with mint Net +1
“their tea with mint is the best in uae 😍”
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“their tea with mint is the best in uae 😍”November 2020
What to Avoid (5)
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Chicken kebabs Net −1
“We ordered the set menu for 2 which came with 2 skewers of chicken kebabs and 2 skewers of lamb kebabs, and 2 plates of rice with nothing else. At AED 158 that worked out to AED 40/ per skewer and thats OK if the food was exceptional but it was average at best. I've had better kebabs at Al Mallah for a quarter of the price. The rice was ok but dry and very difficult to eat given that the kebabs are also dry.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the set menu for 2 which came with 2 skewers of chicken kebabs and 2 skewers of lamb kebabs, and 2 plates of rice with nothing else. At AED 158 that worked out to AED 40/ per skewer and thats OK if the food was exceptional but it was average at best. I've had better kebabs at Al Mallah for a quarter of the price. The rice was ok but dry and very difficult to eat given that the kebabs are also dry.”January 2021
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Grill chicken Net −1
“Polite staffs, I have tried sultani, it’s ok but it dry a little bit. My friend tried the grill chicken and the look and the taste was not that great.”
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“Polite staffs, I have tried sultani, it’s ok but it dry a little bit. My friend tried the grill chicken and the look and the taste was not that great.”March 2023
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Humus Net −1
“I don't recommend it, food is disgusting. Nothing tastes like it should. They delivered the food without silverware. Humus tastes weird. I would pass”
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“I don't recommend it, food is disgusting. Nothing tastes like it should. They delivered the food without silverware. Humus tastes weird. I would pass”November 2021
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Lamb kebabs Net −1
“We ordered the set menu for 2 which came with 2 skewers of chicken kebabs and 2 skewers of lamb kebabs, and 2 plates of rice with nothing else. At AED 158 that worked out to AED 40/ per skewer and thats OK if the food was exceptional but it was average at best. I've had better kebabs at Al Mallah for a quarter of the price. The rice was ok but dry and very difficult to eat given that the kebabs are also dry.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the set menu for 2 which came with 2 skewers of chicken kebabs and 2 skewers of lamb kebabs, and 2 plates of rice with nothing else. At AED 158 that worked out to AED 40/ per skewer and thats OK if the food was exceptional but it was average at best. I've had better kebabs at Al Mallah for a quarter of the price. The rice was ok but dry and very difficult to eat given that the kebabs are also dry.”January 2021
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Set menu for 2 Net −1
“We ordered the set menu for 2 which came with 2 skewers of chicken kebabs and 2 skewers of lamb kebabs, and 2 plates of rice with nothing else. At AED 158 that worked out to AED 40/ per skewer and thats OK if the food was exceptional but it was average at best.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the set menu for 2 which came with 2 skewers of chicken kebabs and 2 skewers of lamb kebabs, and 2 plates of rice with nothing else. At AED 158 that worked out to AED 40/ per skewer and thats OK if the food was exceptional but it was average at best.”January 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Check hours. If arriving late or for a special occasion, confirm closing time first; one guest was refused entry at 23:02 despite a 23:30 notice.
Confirm dishes. Ask what is available before ordering Barg or Soltani, as both were unavailable during one Friday lunch visit.
Check rice. For takeaway, confirm the rice selection and cutlery before leaving; one order received only one rice type despite requesting three.
Try starters. Consider Kashk-o-bademjan with hot bread, or lentil soup and ash, which reviewers specifically recommend as starters.
Allow parking. Parking feedback is mixed: one review says spaces are ample, while another calls parking a pain, so allow extra time.
Order grilled. Kebab sultani and the mixed grill are useful starting points if you want to focus on the restaurant’s grilled Persian dishes.
Plan the visit
Practical details
129 3C Street
Al Mamzar, Dubai
Common Concerns
Price concerns
Several reviewers consider the food expensive, with one specifically objecting to repeated menu price increases.
Dry kebabs
A set-menu reviewer found both the kebabs and rice dry, and another found the soltani a little dry.
Limited availability
A Friday lunch visitor reported that Barg and Soltani were unavailable, despite expecting those Persian staples.
Closing confusion
One Yalda-night visitor was refused entry at 23:02 despite a door notice saying the restaurant operated until 23:30.
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The Bottom Line
Pars Iranian Restaurant in Al Mamzar is a traditional Persian dining spot for kebabs, stews and rice-based meals. Reviews particularly mention Koobideh Kebabs, Ghormeh Sabzi, kebab sultani and mixed grill, so there is plenty to explore beyond a standard grill order. The restaurant also has a spacious setting with private family rooms, making it workable for family gatherings and larger parties; one group of 17 reported good service.
The food feedback is not completely uniform. Some diners praise the Persian flavours, generous portions, fresh naan and hot bread, while others found the food flat, dry or below earlier standards. The set menu for two received criticism for dry kebabs and rice, so it is worth checking preparation if that matters to you.
Several reviews also describe the restaurant as expensive, including a reported AED 158 set menu for two. For a first visit, Kashke badenjan with hot bread is a well-supported starter choice, and one reviewer especially liked the mint tea. Confirm dish availability before ordering Barg or Soltani, particularly at lunch, and check closing hours if arriving late.
Parking has been described both as ample and as difficult, so allow a little extra time.