Tandis Reviews 6

Tandis (at new premises -289 Finchley Road, NW3 6ND Tel:020 7586 8079) recently gave us a absolutely terrific meal. They are the real deal! We have Persian friends and Tandis have made all their food to perfection. They deserve continuing success. You are appreciated by so many people. I'm sending you loads of positive energy and light together with a bucket load of stardust for your continuing health, happiness and success. All the best Alan

Had a fantastic experience eating at Tandis last night (February 2026). I used to visit the restaurant when it was based in Belsize Park many years ago - and my parents even had their 50th wedding anniversary there - but I had not yet tried the food at the present location in Finchley Road: I was delighted to discover it was excellent!

I visited with my Persian friend and even though we showed up on a busy Saturday night without a booking, we were greeted with warmth and friendliness, offered a table for two, and made to feel very welcome. The staff were lovely throughout the whole evening: the service really was superb.

My companion and I ordered grills: for me the koobideh, for him the chenjeh, and both were excellent. The meat was tender and flavour-some, the chelo rice and grilled tomato perfectly cooked, and the side salads (ostensibly a garnish, but very generously sized) were delicious, as was the side of mast-o-mosir to accompany our dishes. All fresh tasting and freshly made and huge portions: very high quality. We had doogh, and later tea, to refresh us, and the staff were very attentive to our needs, ensuring my dietary needs (coeliac - need gluten free food) were met, and that we were happy and comfortable. The bill for all this just came to £50 including service, which I thought was very good value for money.

My Persian friend reaffirmed my enjoyment of our meal when he said that I should definitely add Tandis to my list of great Persian restaurants in London to frequent, because it was authentic and high quality. I plan on returning very soon and bringing my parents with me, and we hope to try many of the wonderful stews that the menu offers. (I wish I had taken photos of our dishes, but the food looked so good and I was so hungry, that I just got stuck in before I remembered!)

Absolutely recommend Tandis, a real Persian gem in north London, do pay them a visit.

Excellent food. Great service.

I have visited here twice in the last two months and each time I had a wonderful experience. I ordered vegetarian food which was flavoursome and delicious, wine selection and cocktails were brilliant especially for a small local restaurant. Would recommend this to everyone, you will not be disappointed!

We just love Tandis. They probably serve the best Persian food in the UK. They richly deserve every good food award they have received.
Every dish is served with mouth watering flavours - a testiment to the care and attention they put into the food preparation. If you have never tried Persian food you need to try it from Tandis. They deliver locally and we also go to their restaurant - every single time the food is consistantly superb. Every person we have taken there is incrediby impressed by the high quality of the food. I trust my recommendation does not result in them being over booked with happy diners.