staff is always friendly, food is always hot and delicious. They have the best samosasread more

The best shawarma in the city (not saying much here, but this would be the best in most cities). We…read morehad them cater a lunch for us, and wow the food was amazing. The Fattoush was incredible.

The worst chawarma ever tasted too much bread not even cooked amount of chicken very small. We saw…read morethe cashier flipping the chawarma and working in cash with his hand.

If you're interested in getting something downtown that isn't seafood or fried, this is a great…read moreplace to check out! Service was great and the restaurant itself is cozy. Probably too small for groups larger than 4. I had the non-vegetarian special and it was very delicious! Lots of food and a great price!

The food is incredible, huge portions and delicious. The staff are so sweet. We hope you stick…read morearound for a long time.

This place's claim to fame is having the best toutons (deep fried bread roll) in all of…read moreNewfoundland, and from what I've tasted, that's pretty accurate! What's best is you can eat them in almost any way - savory or sweet, as the "bread" of a sandwich or as a side unto themselves - pretty much however you like! My wife got their breakfast sandwich (egg, cheese, and bacon w mayo) in a touton, and it's now tied for my favorite way to have a breakfast sandwich; the touton makes the sandwich so much richer, crispier, and chewier, it's unbelievable! Whatever you order, make sure it includes a touton. You won't regret it! Also, their home-made jam is much better than anything you'll find in the nearby supermarkets. Lastly, make sure you bring cash or have a debit card, because they don't do credit cards!

A lot of people like it here but it's not my type of food. On the expensive side for what you get.read more

We had a delicious work dinner here for a group of 6 and had great service and so many yummy bites…read more The menu here is vast, so there should be something that will suit any taste in your group. Some of our favorites were the curries and garlic naan - it doesn't get much simpler yet oh-so-comforting than that! The interior is dimly lit so it sets an intimate ambiance - perfect for a special night out.

In search of something different than pub food, we went to India Gate for vegetarian fare and were…read morenot disappointed. Mains don't come with rice, but a single order of rice plus plain naan was more than enough for our two dishes. Flavorful and a good amount of spice, plus friendly service made this a good dinner decision.

Although the prices are a bit on the higher side, the overall experience is very good. The food…read morequality ok and friendly stuff. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to others. Overall, a solid place to dine.

We decided to try this place for a late lunch after landing a St. John's airport. What a great…read moredecision. The location is easy to reach, and has plenty of parking. The interior is lovely - nicely decorated with Persian themes - but not so fancy that it feels discouraging to bring the whole family. The tables are spaced well so it isn't too crowded or noisy. Great place for conversation. We ordered the Mast O Borani appetizer to start - a garlicky yogurt dish served with naan flatbread. It was cool, creamy and delicious. For our main dishes, we ordered mirza ghasemi (an eggplant and scrambled egg stew) and zereshk polo morgh, which was a slow-roasted quarter of a chicken with barberries. Both dishes were served with a generous helping of fluffy, saffron-infused rice. Everything we had was really delicious and had its own distinctive flavorings and spices. We were really impressed. So impressed, in fact, that we ordered a few more different dishes to go so that we could try more things when we got home. They prepared our to go order while we ate, and when we left, we not only had a whole bunch of leftovers from our meal, we had more fresh dishes to try - what a feast to look forward too. The lady who served us was really nice. She said the place had been there for a few years, and was run by her family, with special recipes that her family had developed. What luck they decided to settle in St. John's! I highly recommend Persepolis for a great meal and to support a wonderful family-owned business!

3 1/2 stars. I prompt and professional service, chill atmosphere, and above average food. The rice…read morewas truly wonderful. The potato curry was tasty and spicy but I found the huge chunks of potato a bit much. Cutting smaller cubes would increase surface area and absorb some of the spicy curry. The sambuca was very flavorful. My only complaints were the "nan" (premade and closer to a pita) and the tamarind sauce which was very watery.

Amazing service! The owner recommended a lot of specialties and they were all delicious. We tried…read morethe BBQ Tofu, sammusas, and tikki masala wings for starters. Menu included photos of the food. Our second time here, and we've enjoyed it both times!

One of my favorite spots in St. john's, this place seems to have changed a bit last time I was here…read moretwo years ago. They got a late night taco menu, an organ in the corner, and a different taste in music lol. I'd say the menu hasn't changed too much, but the plastic wrapped menu made it feel a bit cheaper. The dishes did not taste cheaper though that's for sure. I ordered the Tempeh Sandwich ($17) special which had a delicious BBQ sauce, shredded carrots, hummus mix, sliced tomato, and other greens. As I remembered from years ago it was a jammed packed sandwich with the highlight being the bread made with a mix of flours and molasses. The soft and slightly sweet bread is definitely what I remember this place for. Can't say that about other restaraunts downtown St John's. I was considering giving this place a four but the server may have caught on and brought me a free sample of bread after chatting about it with him. Gotta respect that NL kindness and hustle. Decent 5 in my books and I'd say it's a must visit if your looking for good vegetarian food in St. John's. Just please get nicer looking menus. It feels like I'm in a Chinese takeout joint lol.

My wife and I visited Poyo + The Sprout for lunch. The restaurant has a casual, mostly self service…read moresetup. You order and pay at the counter, fill your own water jug, and grab your own cutlery before taking a seat. It's a straightforward system and works well if you're looking for a quick meal. We ordered the Pineapple Taco and the Enchilada. The food was nicely presented and tasted fresh, but the flavors were fairly mild and didn't leave much of an impression. It wasn't bad by any means, just not as flavorful as we had hoped. The biggest disappointment was the value. The portion sizes felt quite small for the price, especially considering the self service format. We left wishing there had been either a bit more food or a little more boldness in the dishes to justify the cost. I can see why it may appeal to those looking for lighter fare. For us, though, the food didn't quite match the price point and overall, based on this visit, it was an average experience.