Alounak (Bayswater)

This was the highlight meal of our visit. The Sunday night sea bass special was so incredible that there mst be something illegal in the sauce. Eat here - it.s fantastic. Don't forget to order some taftoon bred an hummus,
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Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Sunday, May 13, 2007

Took the children(3,7 and 9) last night for high tea ; restaurant was fairly full even at 6.30pm ; i have never seen so much bread,fluffy rice and grilled meat disappear in such little time which is the ultimate accolade ; everything was great and came quickly which is very important
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michael freilich
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Monday, April 16, 2007

Vergy great, the meet is so good, wonderful!!!
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Pedram az Paris
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Food 10 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 4
Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Vergy great, the meet is so good, wonderful!!!
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Pedram az Paris
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 4
Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Vergy great, the meet is so good, wonderful!!!
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Pedram az Paris
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Food 10 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 4
Tuesday, April 10, 2007

This is a terrific place - quick, reasonably priced, really good food - and you can bring your own wine. Although vrowded, the decor is good.

But be early: there's always a queue after 7 in the evening
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drayton bird
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Thursday, April 05, 2007

I always go to Alounak for a fancy meal - the decor is superb and extremely cosy and at the same time lively; and the food (if you have a taste for Iranian cuisine that is) is delectable and well presented. The staff is friendly and accomodating. Highly recommended.
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, December 26, 2006

A restaurant with respect for its business and customers but mostly proud for its food. Very relaxed culture in their service, one has to be willing to gain attention by raising an arm. No offence taken. It is like a family gathering place. No fuss and formalities. You are there for the food and your company. Discreet atmosphere and delicious food.
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Yannis
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Yes, the decor will not keep 'Sketch' up at night, but the staff are attentive and hard-working, and the food is superb no-frills Persian, done perfectly and honestly. I am a veteran of Persian cuisine, both here and abroad, includign in Iran: Alounak is definitely at the top end for authenticity,taste and value. Tastes like home cooking- no higher recommendation!
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Nick E
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Food 9 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 9
Monday, June 05, 2006

It has reopened since the fire. And is back with a vengeance. Try the Mirsa Ghassemi and Kashk e Bademjan dips. Aubergine Heaven! The bread is great too.
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Rafiq
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8
Friday, March 03, 2006