Jananeh Restaurant & Bar — Restaurant in London

We were very much looking forward to the advertised Persian afternoon tea that we saw on Groupon and the venue certainly did not disappoint.

The decor was beautiful - gorgeous comfortable chairs and lovely crockery. The ambience was very nice indeed. There was music playing and it was a pleasant atmosphere.

The tea was very hot which is great. Too often tea is served too cold with an afternoon tea.

The service was good - the staff friendly .

The only real let down was the food sadly.

The scones were cold and hard which is a shame although the jam and cream were good quality.

The sandwiches were dry - they had obviously been put out early but we were running late - and so the bread wasn’t pleasant. I wish they hadn’t been out in the plate until we got there . Also the fillings were unimaginative and sparse.

The small cakes were pleasant enough although they were also drying out.

There was nothing particularly Persian about the tea sadly. Apart from Persian tea offered as a tea choice.

So a bit of a mixed bag but a nice enough jaunt. I’d rather have eaten from the menu which...

We visited on a Sunday afternoon at 5:30 p.m., and the restaurant was very quiet — we were the only customers there. Despite this, the service was surprisingly slow. The sole waitress on duty seemed indifferent; she wasn't friendly and didn’t make us feel welcome or helped explain the menu in any way.

My bottle of Sprite was given to me unopened so I had to ask for her to open it, which she did begrudgingly with a bottle opener.

We had to ask for napkins as there were none at the table, the waitress came again and gave us one piece of napkin each.

When our food arrived, we found a hair in it. The waitress took the dish away after briefly looking at it but offered no real apology. She later returned and simply asked if we wanted another salad, with no gesture of goodwill or offer of a discount.

Overall, it was a disappointing and...

I just had the most delightful meal at Jananeh and couldn't wait to share! Tucked away near Warwick Avenue, this Persian restaurant offers more than just a meal—it's a whole experience. The setting is elegant but welcoming, with a beautiful terrace perfect for summer evenings.

The food? Absolutely spot on. I tried a few of their most popular dishes—the Chicken Sheesh was juicy and full of saffron flavour, and the Kask-e Bademjan (aubergine dip) was smooth, smoky, and addictive. Everything is so fresh and perfectly seasoned.

If you're looking for a relaxed yet elevated night out with authentic Persian flavours, Jananeh should be at the top of your list. I’ll...