We went to Taberna Persiana for lunch and ordered the special mix kabob for two, kabob barg, mast…read moremoosir, sholezaed, and Persian ice cream. Everything was super delicious. Their presentation of the dishes is very nice and the service is very good. We will definitely go back and invite our friends to dine at this cozy restaurant. Delicious Persian food!

The food was very good especially the zereshk polo with chicken. The koubideh was average. The…read moreservice was excellent. The owner was attentive and pleasant

Hands down the best persian food in Rome. Got sick of pizza, gelato, and pasta. Wifey is persian,…read moreso we Googled this gem. Food is ultra delicious, and service is super friendly. Come by, you won't regret it!!!

Loved the atmosphere and very nice hospitality! The kabab…read morebargh (filet) was really tasty and cooked perfectly. I had to deduct one star for the rice. The rice was of poor quality and instantly gave me a stomach ache. The boneless chicken was made with thigh meat which was a huge turn off. Usually jooje (boneless chicken kabab) is made with white meat. We also ordered the homemade doogh (yogurt drink) and mast (yogurt with mint) and both tasted great! Overall, a great lunch spot if you are craving Persian food. This spot is definitely the best Persian food you'll find in Rome. They have a lot of options on the menu so I'll definitely come back to try other menu items!

Such a wonderful experience. Friendly staff, beautiful ambiance and very delicious food.read more

I Matthew Pishevar along with my family from Beverly Hills California are visiting Rome. We Decided…read moreto try the Persian restaurant called Tanur for lunch. The food was amazing but more than that the staff was super nice and friendly. I highly recommend this place.

The best kebab in the world? It may be, and its secret is…read morethe meat, fresh, tasty and abundant. A real must-do for kebab-amateurs

My husband and I were really craving "ethnic" food and this was a very exciting find. It was great…read moreto have rice, hummus, and fresh salads - all of what we were so familiar. It's well worth 5 stars for the price you pay: it's as good as it can get. Also, the ladies were so kind and helpful! We ate here three nights in a row!

If you are looking for Meditteranean/Lebanese/Arabic food, this casual restaurant is worth a shot…read more The hummus and the bread were excellent! I have tried gazillion hummus throughout my life (i grew up in the Middle East) but i must say this hummus was one of the top 3 hummus i have had. Their bread was so soft and perfect in taste! The cous cous with chic peas was just ok. I had better. English menu available Indoor seating only Tootles

Located in the Monteverde area, this small restaurant with Middle Eastern flavor is among Rome's…read morehidden gems. Everything rotates around the Mezés, fixed price entries that go from a delicious hummus, to tzatziki, a delicious yogurt cheese, a vegetables cream and the awesome "frittelle di zia Esterina". There's also an option for happy hour to enjoy a glass of wine and one mezè for just €7. After this round of entries here are the main courses: my Jerusalem's filled chicken with rice, pine seeds and cinnamon was amazing, but they serve also a shawarma plate, a good beef, cous cous and some pasta dishes. At the end a good glass of sweet Sicilian zibibbo wine and a delicious Libanese cannolo... It's been a bit pricey, but worth it.

So, we've just been there in this hot sunday evening, as everything else was closed in the area (we…read morelive close by). I must say that I was not satisfied. A pita bread turned out to be a standard bun (seemed industrial to me). The cutlets seemed like they had been taken out of a supermarket. Then we had a vegetable cous-cous and a "baccalà alla romana". The cous-cous came in a tiny plate and had only a few vegetables in it. It must have cost less than 1 euro to make, and was priced 8 euros on the menu. The baccalà had the sauce which was almost raw, practically uncooked, with random raisins and pine nuts thrown in, and a couple of olives which did not mix at all, giving the experience of a dish prepared by arranging a few ingredients with no binding whatsoever among them. A bit pricey, too, given the quality.

a nice break from all the pasta & pizza. tucked in a small street, this is a fast casual style…read moreMediterranean place with your classic shawarmas, dolmas, hummus, chicken curries, etc. Super cheap €7 !!

Eating pasta and pizza can be too much even if I love carbs. We decided to go with Lebanese food…read moreand found this little spot in Rome. There's a few high tables to sit at. My boyfriend got the shawarma wrap and I got the shawarma plate. My boyfriend thought his food was just about average and I agreed. The shawarma meat was good and the sides - saffron rice, potatoes, salad, coleslaw - complemented the meat well. It was good for what you can get in Rome.

Interesting! They open at 7:30 pm. Not one minute before! The waitress gave us the menu and after…read morewe had looked at it for fifteen minutes and tried to order several main dishes she said, "actually today we only have beef and chicken kebab and felafel." Okay! So... The beef and chicken kebab were both quite tasty - though the beef was a bit tough. The felafel was interesting. My wife's favorite was some spicy peppers that the owner brought out just for her. They looked like green string beans but had the heat of a jalapeño. I had ordered an appetizer but it never did show up. Due to the language barrier it could have been one of the things that wasn't available today. Oh well. Overall good experience.

Monday nights are always a challenge finding somewhere open.. especially if you want to eat a…read morelittle something at 7pm. Accompanied by fellow yelpers, we head for this "posh" kebab joint, distinguished by three spit-roast doner options - beef, chicken and vegetarian. The interior is swankier than your average kebab shop, with a room on the side featuring table-clothed tables, charming prints and a collection of fezes (can't resist a fez). We start with a plate of falafel to share, 6 pieces for a good value €5, and a plate of mixed antipasti for €8. The baba ganoush and hummus are pretty good, and there are also creamed zucchini, beans and potato puree. We all order kebab on the plate, a portion of seasoned beef, chicken or a vegetarian option dressed with a little bit of salad. This is "make your own" kebab time, with unleavened slices of pitta-style bread and salsas to share. Pity they only bring 2 spoons for the four salsas - they're soon all mixed together. And for a group of five people, they run out immediately so we request more. Overall the impression is good and the food is tasty, although I do prefer a lamb kebab. The main dishes are also quite pricey at €12 each although the kebab meat is good quality. The five of us pay €16 a head, after sharing two bottles of water as well, and go away full and pretty satisfied.

Our first day in Rome, too tired to head to the tourist place where the top restaurants are, just…read morewant something quick and we ended were here. Very yummy Turkish restaurant! The Shawarma is so good. We wanted to try it's kebab but changed our mind last minute as we saw the good looking grilled chicken! It is so juicy and we love the spices used. All in all, very affordable meal, less than $10 bucks for each entree. Highly recommend if you want something quick and delicious!

My husband and I stopped in for late night snack; we got a beef shawarma. It was really well…read moreseasoned and flavorful! They also gave us a sample of falafel and put more in the bag. To be honest, I wasn't impressed by the look of the falafel, but they were delicious! The staff were also very friendly. I would definitely eat here again if I return to Rome. This is a great casual spot!