--- title: Cafe Tehran - Menu description: "\"Explore our diverse menu filled with traditional Persian delights, from flavorful kebabs to rich stews, fresh salads, and homemade drinks. Savour the authentic tastes of Persia at our Ottawa restaurant.\"" image: https://cafetehran.ca/hubfs/a70f5c9df440d10213e93244e9eb7cad.jpeg --- - [Home](https://cafetehran.ca) - [Daily Offers](https://cafetehran.ca/lunch-specials) - [Menu](https://cafetehran.ca/menu) - [Reserve](https://www.bavoli.com/book/tehran-persian-cafe-restaurant) - [Order Online](https://order.online/store/-25132770?hideModal=true) search menu What you are looking for? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 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Served with saffron rice, grilled tomato, and garden salad. #### $31.99 #### Chicken Breast Kebab One skewer of juicy chicken breast marinated in saffron, lemon, and Persian spices, then flame-grilled. Served with tomato, saffron rice, and garden salad. #### $26.99 #### Bakhtiyari Kebab A flavorful skewer combining juicy chunks of marinated chicken and tender filet mignon, grilled to perfection. Served with grilled tomato, saffron rice and garden salad. #### $29.99 #### Zesty Herb Chicken Kebab One skewer of chicken breast marinated in pomegranate molasses, ground walnuts, garlic, and herbs. Grilled and served with saffron rice, grilled tomato and garden salad. #### $26.99 #### Loghmeh Kebab A giant skewer (230 g) of seasoned ground beef, grilled over open flame. Served with grilled tomato, saffron rice and garden salad. #### $26.99 ### Traditional Dishes #### Ghormeh Sabzi Stew with Rice A flavorful Persian herb stew made with slow-cooked herbs. tender lamb and kidney beans, accompanied by a side of aromatic rice with Tahdig. #### $24.99 #### Gheymeh Stew with Rice A flavourful Gheymeh stew with lamb, accompanied by french fries and fried eggplant. This Traditional Persian dish features tender lamb, split peas, aromatic spices and a perfect blend of textures for a culinary experience. #### $24.99 #### Fesenjan Stew A rich walnut and pomegranate stew with chicken breast, served with saffron rice. Sweet, tangy, and full of flavor. #### $28.99 #### Dizi A mouthwatering Persian Stew with tender lamb, beans peas, and fragrant spices. slow-cooked to perfection, served with bread. #### $26.99 #### Akbar joojeh A delightful Iranian half-a-chicken dish, known for its buttery texture, is marinated in a flavourful blend of saffron, resulting in tender, and flavourful chicken. served with pomegranate sauce. Comes with saffron rice , and a Garden salad . #### 24.55 #### Chicken with barberry rice Zereshk polo with chicken is a delicious Persian dish that pairs r leg quarters with fragrant saffron rice and tangy barberries, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying meal. Comes with rice , chicken juice, and a Garden salad. #### 20.99 #### Loobia Polo Layered rice with ground beef, tomato, green beans, and aromatic spices #### 24.99 #### Black-Eyed Peas & Rice (Vegan, Vegetarian) A hearty blend of tender black-eyed peas and fluffy rice, simmered with aromatic herbs and spices. This wholesome dish is rich in flavor, protein-packed, and 100% vegan—a comforting choice for plant-based eaters and anyone craving a nourishing meal that comes with Shirazi Salad. #### 21.99 #### Lamb Shank Slow-braised lamb shank, cooked until tender and infused with aromatic Persian spices. Served with saffron rice. #### $34.99 #### Chelo Gosht Slow-cooked lamb in a special Persian sauce, served with rice (250 g lamb). #### $29.99 #### Vegetable Rice (Vegan) Rice with green beans, peas, corn, carrots, and tomato paste, seasoned with Persian spices. #### $21.99 ## Family Platters #### Chef's Platter for 4 A grand Persian feast featuring 4 Koobideh Kebabs, 2 Saffron Chicken Kebabs, and 2 Chenjeh Kebabs, served with grilled tomatoes, fluffy saffron rice, and garden salad. #### $145.00 #### Shahaneh Platter A royal Persian spread featuring 2 skewers of Koobideh Kebab, 1 lamb shank, and 2 skewers of chicken breast kebab, plus your choice of one traditional stew. Served with saffron rice, grilled tomato, fresh garden salad. #### $145.00 #### Darbari Platter for 4 A noble Persian platter featuring 2 Koobideh Kebabs, 1 Chenjeh Kebab, your choice of 1 Chicken Breast Kebab, and 1 chicken leg. Served with saffron rice, grilled tomato, fresh garden salad. #### $99.99 #### Flavours of Iran Platter One serving of each of our signature stews: Gheymeh, Ghormeh Sabzi, Fesenjan, and Chelo Gosht, with saffron rice and golden tahdig. Choice of soup or salad. #### $79.99 #### Traditional Koobideh Platter Four flame-grilled koobideh skewers served with grilled tomato, garnishes, and Persian Sangak bread. #### $44.99 ## Drinks ### Signature yogurt drink #### 1 Glass Yogurt Drink A traditional, refreshing beverage made from our own recipe. Prepared from freshly cultured yogurt, it offers a perfect blend of tanginess and sweetness. #### $3.99 #### 1 Pitcher A traditional, refreshing beverage made from our own recipe. It is prepared from freshly cultured yogurt and offers a perfect blend of tanginess and sweetness. #### $7.99 ### Soft Drinks #### Lemonade #### $3.99 #### Sparkling Water #### 2.99 #### Orange Juice #### $3.99 #### Apple Juice #### $3.99 #### Sparkling Lemonade #### 3.99 #### Mango Juice #### $3.99 #### Ayran - bottle #### $3.99 #### Canned Soft Drinks #### $2.50 ### Hot Drinks #### Tea set for two Black tea set for four, served with Persian accompaniments. #### $12.99 #### Tea set for one Enjoy a relaxing time with a cup of tea, accompanied by delicacies such as Dates and Persian candy rock #### 5 #### Regular Coffee #### 4.99 #### Decaf Coffee #### $4.99 #### Green Tea #### $4.99 ## Desserts #### Saffron Persian Ice Cream #### $10.99 #### Faloodeh Faloodeh is a Persian frozen dessert with rosewater and lime syrup over thin vermicelli noodles, delivering a sweet and tangy treat with a delightful icy texture. #### $9.99 #### Faloodeh & Persian Ice Cream Are you looking for the best of the both worlds? look no further! #### $11.99 #### Royal Baklava Flaky layers of golden phyllo pastry filled with a rich walnut blend, baked to perfection, then finished with a sweet syrup glaze and a delicate dusting of pistachio powder on top. #### $3.99 #### Saffron Cake #### $3.99 #### Saffron Cheese Cake #### $6.99 #### Chocolate Ice Cream #### $8.99 #### Vanilla Ice Cream #### $8.99 ## RESERVE TABLE Book a table for two (or more) [RESERVE TABLE](https://cafet.ca/reserve) [phone](tel:+16138608000) call PHONE & EMAIL \+ 1 (613)-860-8000 Hello@cafetehran.ca location\_on LOCATION 470 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N8C1 calendar\_month SCHEDULE Monday to Thursday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM Friday & Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12 PM – 9:00 PM