Apadana Restaurant

I have been to this place at least 5 times and their food was good every time.

Persian Cravings — either watch a film starring the lovely Aylar Lie or eat some kebab? Food won out this time.
Arrived at Apadana tired and hungry having just walked from Westfield to Notting Hill and back around through Holland Park (like you care about the specifics of my journey).
The place was quite dead for a Friday night, and the lack of Iranian clientele was a bit worrying, but my hunger and an unyielding sense of adventure won out.
I had the baghai polo which was lamb shanks with dill rice. Lamb was very tasty, as was the broth which accompanied it; unfortunately, the rice was probably the worst I’ve ever had at a persian restaurant.
My wifes chicken kebab was good although a bit dry. Again, rice was so bad (esp. disappointing at a persian restaurant because iranians are among the best rice makers).
Something about the meal wasn’t all that satisfying — the people were really friendly though their kids were running around wild. We had hummus and this aubergine yogurt dip to start with great naan, but the dips weren’t all that great, esp. compared with Mohsen or (less so) Alounak.
As a restaurant its OK but compared with other Persian places in the vicinity I’m not sure it is worth a visit.

I Cant Believe this place only has one review! its full of people all the time! Its the place i miss the most in london! never had better persian food… omG there kabob? unbeatable, apa dana has spoiled me forever. i have been going since a child and whenever i go to London, its my first priority restaurant to visit! Delicious, juicy Kabobs, wonderful food i just cant say it enough! its SO GOOD!
(go the next door stores too, they have wonderful exotic fruit!!!)

First visited this restaurant about 14 years ago. It was good then and even better now. Went with my family and we had hummus and freshly baked bread to start which was very good. Following this my wife and I had what would be widely recognised as a lamb shish and kofte kebab served with rice, sliced onion and tomato. The meat was cooked to perfection, tender and tasty, we both really enjoyed it. My son had a chicken shish served with the same thing, he is quite a fussy eater but he loved it. Needless to say we will be going back. Some would question the price, for what is essentially a kebeb normally priced at around £6 you pay double that. However when you consider you have an attentive waiter service in a relaxed atmosphere in Central London you won’t feel that you have been overcharged.

I enjoyed Apadana living in London and try to get there when I visit.
Good, honest and unpretentious Persian food. One of the highlights is the clay oven in the window from which come enormous naans.
Parking is a complete pain around there though.

Absolutely loved this place, visited here one afternoon whilst on a trip to London and stayed for about 4 hours. My friend and I started with a massive mixed meze (£15) which came with this fanastic fresh baked lavash bread, baked in the open clay oven right as you walk in. Along with some wine this took us nearly and hour and half to eat. About half and hour after that we ordered the mains which were kobeida kebab, a sort of oversized single skewer of minced seasoned/​spiced lamb baked over charcoal with a bed of rice and green side salad. Again perfect.
You the sign of the best places are when you remember them they make you feel hungry. This place certainly will.