Iranian Restaurant on Abbeydale Rd

Carborundum · 18-10-2005, 04:32

Went to Shiraz restaurant on Abbeydale Rd just past its junction with Carterknowle Rd heading out of town ...

A brilliant place , greta atmosphere, friendly staff, good food and very cheap !!!

Its a pity this place not in London Rd - more people would know about it and go ... its well worth the visit - though I'm told you have to book at weekends as its popular ...

Try the Iranian tea or a hub-bub pipe !!!

Hels · 18-10-2005, 04:43

They have hub-bub pipes??? Wow, always wanted to try one of those ... think i'll have to talk hubby into going .... thanks for the tip

Plain Talker · 29-10-2005, 17:21

It's "persian" not "iranian"

and yes, the food is quite tasty!

PT

Sheffette · 30-10-2005, 07:24

Persia was the old western name used for Iran.

Norbert · 30-10-2005, 10:32

I went last night but the US had attacked it for being too close to a McDonalds!

neeeeeeeeeek · 30-10-2005, 14:23

We went here on Saturday night and it was excellent. The food was great, the service was great, I might buy a house near it then I need never cook or go anywhere else ever again!

I must advise everyone to go to this place, it deserves to do well.

Even though they have a bar you can take your own beer / wine which is always a bonus.

absynthfairy · 31-10-2005, 14:11

Can I be a bit thick and ask for some examples of dishes please? I fancy this place too but not sure if it will be to my frankly very bland tastes...

Ta

neeeeeeeeeek · 31-10-2005, 14:24

Go and try it, sure something will be to your tastes. It''s also really cheap. Have the ice cream for pudding aswell, it's really nice.

lazyfish · 31-10-2005, 14:34

Anyone noticed what it's like for veggie stuff?

Plain Talker · 31-10-2005, 18:20

They do a reasonable selection of veggie stuff,

They do a stew (gemiyah) that is all vegetables, that's absolutely delicious.

PT

drp215 · 19-12-2005, 10:46

Anyone know if Shiraz is open on a Monday night? I've rung them but no answer

Bacala · 19-12-2005, 10:57

quality, I'm five mins from there and wondered what it was like and will now give it a whirl....
Cheers

boyface · 19-12-2005, 11:38

Im a HUGE fan of Shiraz

Ive been in there for over 2 hours, had 3 courses each and had a fantastic time.

I think it still only came to a bit over £20

We went one night when an Iranian wedding party were in there....it was amazing...free cake, dancing and smoking the Hookah, mnum mnum

Bacala · 19-12-2005, 19:48

Mrs Bacala and I have just returned...
top drawer all round, would recommend it to anyone.
excellent food, excellent service and two mains and two starters for £21 !!

drp215 · 19-12-2005, 22:26

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Originally posted by Bacala
Mrs Bacala and I have just returned...
top drawer all round, would recommend it to anyone.
excellent food, excellent service and two mains and two starters for £21 !!

How weird, I bet you were just leaving as we entered (8.15 booking)...excellent food, lovely atmosphere, we went with an Iranian friend and apparently it is very authentic!

Carborundum · 19-12-2005, 23:45

I wonder if I'll get a free Hub Bub pipe for giving em a plug ....

Bacala · 20-12-2005, 08:12

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Originally posted by drp215
How weird, I bet you were just leaving as we entered (8.15 booking)...excellent food, lovely atmosphere, we went with an Iranian friend and apparently it is very authentic!

It certainly was superb and will be going again...you weren't by the bar in a group of about 8 with a v cute young lad were you?

and Patrick, did think of mentioning to them that the reason we were down there was because of the forum then you definately would have got a free toot I reckon!!

drp215 · 20-12-2005, 09:40

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Originally posted by Bacala
It certainly was superb and will be going again...you weren't by the bar in a group of about 8 with a v cute young lad were you?

No, but he was very cute wasn't he! We were sitting infront/behind those 8, nearer the window....3 stunning, dark women - how could you have missed us!

Really was nice meal, came back and raved about it to my husband just to tickle his tastebuds.

Bacala · 20-12-2005, 09:58

Mrs Bacala has just pointed out it would have been you three ladies...you would have walked past us as you came in, we were by the door.... CLUE: I might not look like my avatar!

drp215 · 20-12-2005, 10:02

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Originally posted by Bacala
Mrs Bacala has just pointed out it would have been you three ladies...you would have walked past us as you came in, we were by the door.... CLUE: I might not look like my avatar!

I remember now! We were having a peek at the guys at the back with the pipes cos they looked very chilled and comfy!