Shiraz Persian Cuisine (Oxford) Reviews Summary

Ambiance

Pros:

• "I was greeted by the warm and inviting ambiance of the restaurant."
• "The soft lighting and tasteful decor created a cozy and intimate atmosphere."
• "Very welcoming atmosphere, chef comes and greets you."
• "The decor is tasteful and the atmosphere quiet because when we went there was no music - only talking."

Cons:

• "Wouldn't recommend sitting by the front door as customers don't know how to shut the door and it's incredibly drafty."
• "The interior is quite simple and cozy. The only thing that reminds you of Iran is a big picture of Persepolis on its wall."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food at Shiraz was exceptional, with every dish bursting with authentic Persian flavors."
• "One of the best places for Persian food in the UK. The food was fresh and flavourful."
• "Meat is melt in your mouth whether chicken or lamb."
• "Most delicious Persian food I have had in awhile! Had a lamb shank and it was tender and flavorful."

Cons:

• "The food was nice, but we were asked to leave to accommodate other guests after 50 minutes."
• "I have had a lot of persian food last 14 years but this one… I can not understand why people gave 4.6 average."
• "The prices were normal. but I didn't like their food. The Koobide was the worst one I ever tried in the UK."
• "I ordered some kebab Barg from this restaurant it was Delicious! Very generous portions and very good quality!"

Service

Pros:

• "The service at Shiraz was top-notch. The staff were attentive, friendly."
• "Service was exceptionally helpful with ordering for lactose sensitive table members."
• "Came in on a Saturday and they had had to seat a party of 16 so they had given our table away but were super apologetic."
• "Staff were welcoming, prices were reasonable for the meal portion, food was delicious and service was great."

Cons:

• "Absolutely terrible - do not believe the good reviews, they are probably fake! Had an awful experience here where the food was pretty bad and the service even worse!"
• "This man has a violent, unstable temper that he unleashes on customers—enough to cause distress to anyone whom he takes a dislike to—and I pity those who must work with him."
• "I was there last week and i had the Lamb shank I’ve got food poisoning a few hours later the manger was very grumpy."
• "Rude customer service, hanged up the phone without attending my question."